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July 12, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James O’Neil, Glenn Maffei, Allyson Hamilton, Mark Gallivan, Benjamin Barrett
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mark Gallivan arrived at 6:50pm.
Every vote, in order
Old Town Hall Discussion and Possible Vote on use of ARPA Funding
Direct the Town Administrator to submit a request to the County to release $300,000 of ARPA funds to address the Old Town Hall items identified in the memo dated July 8 and add a structural review
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to direct the Town Administrator to submit a request to the County to release $300,000 of ARPA funds to address the Old Town Hall items identified in the memo dated July 8 and add a structural review.
Mark Gallivan arrived at 6:50pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to direct the Town Administrator to submit a request to the County to release $300,000 of ARPA funds to address the Old Town Hall items identified in the memo dated July 8 and add a structural review. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Town Clerk Elizabeth Gaffey:
Approve the Council on Aging as an Alternate Polling Location
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Council on Aging as an Alternate Polling Location. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Council on Aging as an Alternate Polling Location. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Authorize the Chief of Police in conjunction with the Select Board, detail a sufficient number of police officers for each building that contains the polling place for one or more precincts at…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to authorize the Chief of Police in conjunction with the Select Board, detail a sufficient number of police officers for each building that contains the polling place for one or more precincts at every election. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to authorize the Chief of Police in conjunction with the Select Board, detail a sufficient number of police officers for each building that contains the polling place for one or more precincts at every election. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
New Business
Approve request of DPW Director to declare the six vehicles listed on the memo dated June 28, 2022 as surplus
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of DPW Director to declare the six vehicles listed on the memo dated June 28, 2022 as surplus.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of DPW Director to declare the six vehicles listed on the memo dated June 28, 2022 as surplus. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Agreement
Approve request of the Health Director to sign a DPH Public Health Excellence Grant Inter-Municipal Agreement
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of the Health Director to sign a DPH Public Health Excellence Grant Inter-Municipal Agreement.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of the Health Director to sign a DPH Public Health Excellence Grant Inter-Municipal Agreement. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of the EDC to use the Town Common for the Main Street Live Event, close Elm St between West & Main, a portion of West St and approve request for a One Day Entertainment permit…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of the EDC to use the Town Common for the Main Street Live Event, close Elm St between West & Main, a portion of West St and approve request for a One Day Entertainment permit as part of the event.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of the EDC to use the Town Common for the Main Street Live Event, close Elm St between West & Main, a portion of West St and approve request for a One Day Entertainment permit as part of the event. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Marc Romeo for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License from 5pm-11pm as part of the Main Street Live Event
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Marc Romeo for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License from 5pm-11pm as part of the Main Street Live Event.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Marc Romeo for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License from 5pm-11pm as part of the Main Street Live Event. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Eric Hurwitz to use the Town Common from Walpole Porchfest from 11am-8:30pm on July 24, 2022 and approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit at the Town Common and…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Eric Hurwitz to use the Town Common from Walpole Porchfest from 11am-8:30pm on July 24, 2022 and approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit at the Town Common and several properties in Walpole.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Eric Hurwitz to use the Town Common from Walpole Porchfest from 11am-8:30pm on July 24, 2022 and approve request for a One Day Entertainment Permit at the Town Common and several properties in Walpole. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Destination Downtown to use the Town Common on October 22, 2022 from 12-5pm for Uncommon Art on the Common Event and close Elm St between Main & West and parking blocked on…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Destination Downtown to use the Town Common on October 22, 2022 from 12-5pm for Uncommon Art on the Common Event and close Elm St between Main & West and parking blocked on West between Front & Elm subject to the applicant coordinating with necessary departments for the road closure and approved request for a One Day Entertainment Permit for the event.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Destination Downtown to use the Town Common on October 22, 2022 from 12-5pm for Uncommon Art on the Common Event and close Elm St between Main & West and parking blocked on West between Front & Elm subject to the applicant coordinating with necessary departments for the road closure and approved request for a One Day Entertainment Permit for the event. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Town Forest Committee Membership
Accept the resignation of Christine Weylman as a full Town Forest Committee member
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Christine Weylman as a full Town Forest Committee member.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Christine Weylman as a full Town Forest Committee member. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Promote Matthew Lundsten to a full Town Forrest Committee member and appoint Christine Weylman as an associate member
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to promote Matthew Lundsten to a full Town Forrest Committee member and appoint Christine Weylman as an associate member.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to promote Matthew Lundsten to a full Town Forrest Committee member and appoint Christine Weylman as an associate member. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Renewal of Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 44 Water Street
Renew Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 44 Water Street with 12 spaces
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 44 Water Street with 12 spaces.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 44 Water Street with 12 spaces. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Bike to Beach for Autism to use town roads on Saturday, September 17, 2022 for a charity-cycling event
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Bike to Beach for Autism to use town roads on Saturday, September 17, 2022 for a charity-cycling event.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Bike to Beach for Autism to use town roads on Saturday, September 17, 2022 for a charity-cycling event. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: Multiple Donors to Night Before the Fourth Gift Account $1,430 Great Blue Hill Sail & Power Squadron to Library Gift Account $100
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Multiple Donors to Night Before the Fourth Gift Account $1,430 Great Blue Hill Sail & Power Squadron to Library Gift Account $100
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Multiple Donors to Night Before the Fourth Gift Account $1,430 Great Blue Hill Sail & Power Squadron to Library Gift Account $100 Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Great Blue Hill Sail & Power Squadron to Library Gift Account $100
Approve the Minutes of June 21, 2022 as presented in our packet
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of June 21, 2022 as presented in our packet.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of June 21, 2022 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15pm
On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
From the Walpole Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the members’ own campaign Facebook pages (Allyson Hamilton, Glenn Maffei, Benjamin Barrett, James O’Neil); Walpole Media Corp (Mark Gallivan, “Mark Gallivan Candidate Special,” June 2020); the Town of Walpole’s Annual Town Reports (Nancy Mackenzie, 2019 report, board photo with name card; David Salvatore, 2020 report, board photo); Hometown Weekly (Ann Ragosta, “An Outside View,” November 2018). No photo found for Eric Kraus.
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