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September 13, 2022
26 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James O’Neil, Glenn Maffei, Allyson Hamilton, Benjamin Barrett
Absent: Mark Gallivan
Every vote, in order
Authorize the Town Administrator to address any issues/items the Select Board identified tonight and work with the developer to draft an MOA to present to the Select Board at a future meeting
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to address any issues/items the Select Board identified tonight and work with the developer to draft an MOA to present to the Select Board at a future meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to address any issues/items the Select Board identified tonight and work with the developer to draft an MOA to present to the Select Board at a future meeting. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Send a letter to the County Commissioners requesting they attend a meeting and answer questions from the residents on the solar projects
On motion of Vice Chair Maffei, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to send a letter to the County Commissioners requesting they attend a meeting and answer questions from the residents on the solar projects.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Maffei, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to send a letter to the County Commissioners requesting they attend a meeting and answer questions from the residents on the solar projects. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Barrett)
New Business
Approve the snow plow rates for 2022-2023 as presented
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the snow plow rates for 2022-2023 as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the snow plow rates for 2022-2023 as presented. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Bid/Contracts:
Award #2023-03 2022 Sewer System Improvements Project to Green Mountain Pipeline Service, LLC
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to award #2023-03 2022 Sewer System Improvements Project to Green Mountain Pipeline Service, LLC.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to award #2023-03 2022 Sewer System Improvements Project to Green Mountain Pipeline Service, LLC. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Award #2023-05 Water Treatment Chemicals to Various Contractors as listed on memo dated September 6, 2022
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to award #2023-05 Water Treatment Chemicals to Various Contractors as listed on memo dated September 6, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to award #2023-05 Water Treatment Chemicals to Various Contractors as listed on memo dated September 6, 2022. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Discussion and Vote on Fall 2022 Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Recommend favorable action on Article 2, FY23 Supplemental Budget
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 2, FY23 Supplemental Budget.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 2, FY23 Supplemental Budget. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3, OPEB
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 3, OPEB.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 3, OPEB. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4, Stabilization Fund
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Chair O’Neil, voted favorable action on Article 4, Stabilization Fund.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Chair O’Neil, voted favorable action on Article 4, Stabilization Fund. Motion Passed (4- 0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: O’Neil)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5, Capital Stabilization Fund
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 5, Capital Stabilization Fund.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 5, Capital Stabilization Fund. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 6, Capital Infrastructure
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 6, Capital Infrastructure.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 6, Capital Infrastructure. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 7, Capital Equipment
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 7, Capital Equipment.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 7, Capital Equipment. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 8, Capital Street and Drainage Improvements
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 8, Capital Street and Drainage Improvements.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 8, Capital Street and Drainage Improvements. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 9, Water Department Capital – Retained Earnings
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 9, Water Department Capital – Retained Earnings.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 9, Water Department Capital – Retained Earnings. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 10, FY23 Sewer Department Capital – Retained Earnings
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 10, FY23 Sewer Department Capital – Retained Earnings.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 10, FY23 Sewer Department Capital – Retained Earnings. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 11, Water Department Capital – Borrowing
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 11, Water Department Capital – Borrowing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 11, Water Department Capital – Borrowing. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 12, MWRA Sewer Grant
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 12, MWRA Sewer Grant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 12, MWRA Sewer Grant. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 12, FY23 Supplemental School Budget
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 12, FY23 Supplemental School Budget.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 12, FY23 Supplemental School Budget. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 14, Revolving Funds
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 14, Revolving Funds.
Yes: Barrett, Maffei, O’NeilAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 14, Revolving Funds. Motion Passed (3-0-1) (Clerk Hamilton abstained).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend favorable action on Article 15, Bylaw Review Committee
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 15, Bylaw Review Committee.
Yes: Barrett, Maffei, O’NeilAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted favorable action on Article 15, Bylaw Review Committee. Motion Passed (3-0-1) (Clerk Hamilton abstained).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve the 2023 Select Board meeting schedule as presented
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the 2023 Select Board meeting schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the 2023 Select Board meeting schedule as presented. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Reappoint Jean Kenney & Richard McCarthy to the Walpole Media Corporation
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to reappoint Jean Kenney & Richard McCarthy to the Walpole Media Corporation.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to reappoint Jean Kenney & Richard McCarthy to the Walpole Media Corporation. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Promote Doug Shea to a regular member of the Recreation Committee
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to promote Doug Shea to a regular member of the Recreation Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to promote Doug Shea to a regular member of the Recreation Committee. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Accept the resignation of Ted Hoegler from the Adams Farm Committee
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Ted Hoegler from the Adams Farm Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Ted Hoegler from the Adams Farm Committee. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Roy Noepel for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 11:30am-4pm at Adams Farm as part of their 25th Anniversary Celebration
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Roy Noepel for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 11:30am-4pm at Adams Farm as part of their 25th Anniversary Celebration.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Roy Noepel for a One Day Wine & Malt Beverage License on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 11:30am-4pm at Adams Farm as part of their 25th Anniversary Celebration. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: Edwin & Linda Winslow to COA Gifts $25 Martin & Michael White to COA Gifts $25 Anthony & Linda Panarelli to COA Gifts $25 COA Pool Players to COA…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Edwin & Linda Winslow to COA Gifts $25 Martin & Michael White to COA Gifts $25 Anthony & Linda Panarelli to COA Gifts $25 COA Pool Players to COA Gifts $50 Anonymous to COA Gifts $5,000 Multiple Donors in memory of Carol Lane and/or Gerald Lane to Willett Pond Access Account $555
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Edwin & Linda Winslow to COA Gifts $25 Martin & Michael White to COA Gifts $25 Anthony & Linda Panarelli to COA Gifts $25 COA Pool Players to COA Gifts $50 Anonymous to COA Gifts $5,000 Multiple Donors in memory of Carol Lane and/or Gerald Lane to Willett Pond Access Account $555 Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
MBTA Foxboro Kraft Line
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:50pm
On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:50pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:50pm. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (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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