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August 23, 2022
13 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
Every vote, in order
Main Street. (Vote expected)
Open the public hearing
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to open the public hearing. Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Close the public hearing
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“on motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to close the public hearing. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License with Pledge of Inventory and License from Mark S & Jay W Abarbanel dba Sams Package Store to R&K Main Street LLC dba…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License with Pledge of Inventory and License from Mark S & Jay W Abarbanel dba Sams Package Store to R&K Main Street LLC dba Sam’s Package Store, 262 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License with Pledge of Inventory and License from Mark S & Jay W Abarbanel dba Sams Package Store to R&K Main Street LLC dba Sam’s Package Store, 262 Main Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts (the “Town”), certify that at a meeting of the board held August 23, 2022, of which meeting all members of the board were…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts (the “Town”), certify that at a meeting of the board held August 23, 2022, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: We hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the new Middle School project authorized by vote of the Town passed on October 23, 2021 (Article 14) being financed with proceeds of a portion of the Bonds, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B. Further Voted: that the sale of the $19,660,000 General Obligation School Bonds of the Town dated September 1, 2022 (the “Bonds”), to Raymond James & Associates, Inc. at the price of $20,112,716.95 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on September 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate Year Amount Interest Rate 2023 $5,000 5.00% 2035 $580,000 3.50% 2024 345,000 5.00 2036 605,000 3.625 2025 360,000 5.00 2037 625,000 3.625 2026 380,000 5.00 2038 650,000 3.625 2027 400,000 5.00 2039 670,000 3.75 2028 420,000 5.00 2040 700,000 3.75 2029 440,000 5.00 2041 725,000 3.875 2030 465,000 5.00 2042 755,000 3.875 2031 490,000 5.00 2043 785,000 3.875 2032 515,000 5.00 2044 815,000 3.875 2033 540,000 5.00 2049 4,600,000 4.00 2034 560,000 3.375 2052 3,230,000 4.00 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on September 1, 2049 and September 1, 2052 (each a “Term Bond”) shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due September 1, 2049 Date Principal Amount September 1, 2045 $850,000 September 1, 2046 880,000 September 1, 2047 920,000 September 1, 2048 955,000 September 1, 2049 (maturity) 995,000 Term Bond due September 1, 2052 Date Principal Amount September 1, 2050 $1,035,000 September 1, 2051 1,075,000 September 1, 2052 (maturity) 1,120,000 Further Voted: that …
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts (the “Town”), certify that at a meeting of the board held August 23, 2022, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: We hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the new Middle School project authorized by vote of the Town passed on October 23, 2021 (Article 14) being financed with proceeds of a portion of the Bonds, together with all other bonds and notes o … mission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Capital & ARPA Discussions (votes may occur)
Direct the Town Administrator to submit a request to the county to release $1,475,000 in ARPA funds to address the following Water and Sewer infrastructure needs of Willis Plant membrane…
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 $1,475,000 in ARPA funds to address the following Water and Sewer infrastructure needs of Willis Plant membrane replacement at $1,125,000 and the meter system components at $350,000.
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 $1,475,000 in ARPA funds to address the following Water and Sewer infrastructure needs of Willis Plant membrane replacement at $1,125,000 and the meter system components at $350,000. Motion passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote to close and sign the Fall 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
Close and sign the Fall 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to close and sign the Fall 2022 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to close and sign the Fall 2022 Town Meeting Warrant. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote to approve Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 49 Summer Street
Approve Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 49 Summer Street with 63 spaces
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 49 Summer Street with 63 spaces.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 49 Summer Street with 63 spaces. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Block Party Requests
Request of Todd Lyman to hold a block party on September 25, 2022 from 1-5pm on Lady Slipper Drive with a rain date of September 24, 2022
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted request of Todd Lyman to hold a block party on September 25, 2022 from 1-5pm on Lady Slipper Drive with a rain date of September 24, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted request of Todd Lyman to hold a block party on September 25, 2022 from 1-5pm on Lady Slipper Drive with a rain date of September 24, 2022. Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Andrew Bell to hold a block party with music on August 28, 2022 from 2-6pm on Brown Drive and Oak Hill
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Andrew Bell to hold a block party with music on August 28, 2022 from 2-6pm on Brown Drive and Oak Hill.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Andrew Bell to hold a block party with music on August 28, 2022 from 2-6pm on Brown Drive and Oak Hill. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Union Congregational Church to hold their Annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 17, 2022 and make Rhodes Avenue one-way from 10am-3pm, applicant must ensure the Fire…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Union Congregational Church to hold their Annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 17, 2022 and make Rhodes Avenue one-way from 10am-3pm, applicant must ensure the Fire Department has easy access to Rhodes Avenue during the event if necessary.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Union Congregational Church to hold their Annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 17, 2022 and make Rhodes Avenue one-way from 10am-3pm, applicant must ensure the Fire Department has easy access to Rhodes Avenue during the event if necessary. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: Diane Brown to COA Gifts $15 Georgiana Brown to COA Gifts $25 Janet Shalbey to COA Gifts $25 Rhodda Crandall to COA Gifts $50 Arlene Thomas to COA…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Diane Brown to COA Gifts $15 Georgiana Brown to COA Gifts $25 Janet Shalbey to COA Gifts $25 Rhodda Crandall to COA Gifts $50 Arlene Thomas to COA Gifts $50 Donald & Josephine Bombara to COA Gifts $100 Northeast Novelty to Night Before the Fourth Account $300 Dana Budka to Walpole Town Forest Trust Fund $405.12 Friends of Walpole Elders, Inc. to COA Gifts $1,400
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Diane Brown to COA Gifts $15 Georgiana Brown to COA Gifts $25 Janet Shalbey to COA Gifts $25 Rhodda Crandall to COA Gifts $50 Arlene Thomas to COA Gifts $50 Donald & Josephine Bombara to COA Gifts $100 Northeast Novelty to Night Before the Fourth Account $300 Dana Budka to Walpole Town Forest Trust Fund $405.12 Friends of Walpole Elders, Inc. to COA Gifts $1,400 Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Friends of Walpole Elders, Inc. to COA Gifts $1,400
Approve the Minutes of August 2, 2022 as presented in our packet
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of August 2, 2022 as presented in our packet.
Yes: Gallivan, Hamilton, Maffei, O’NeilAbstained: Barrett
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of August 2, 2022 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Board member Barrett abstained).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Town Meeting
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, 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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