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October 25, 2022
17 recorded votes, 0 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
Appointments
Approve request of Five Guys Properties LLC for a Common Victualler License to operate at 104 Providence Highway
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Five Guys Properties LLC for a Common Victualler License to operate at 104 Providence Highway. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Five Guys Properties LLC for a Common Victualler License to operate at 104 Providence Highway. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve a 2.75% cost of living adjustment for non-union staff for FY 2024
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve a 2.75% cost of living adjustment for non-union staff for FY 2024. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve a 2.75% cost of living adjustment for non-union staff for FY 2024. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Add Deputy Assessor to the Professional Salary Scale P-9 and Inspector of Weights & Measures to the Election, Fire Safety Inspection, & Grant Hourly Schedule I-5
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to add Deputy Assessor to the Professional Salary Scale P-9 and Inspector of Weights & Measures to the Election, Fire Safety Inspection, & Grant Hourly Schedule I-5. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to add Deputy Assessor to the Professional Salary Scale P-9 and Inspector of Weights & Measures to the Election, Fire Safety Inspection, & Grant Hourly Schedule I-5. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Board/Committee Updates
Appoint Danielle Munro as an associate member of the Board of Health
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Danielle Munro as an associate member of the Board of Health. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Danielle Munro as an associate member of the Board of Health. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Appoint Michael McCracken as a member of the Trails Committee
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Michael McCracken as a member of the Trails Committee. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Michael McCracken as a member of the Trails Committee. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Accept the resignation of Carol Johnson from the Board of Health with gratitude for her 19 years of service
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Carol Johnson from the Board of Health with gratitude for her 19 years of service. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Carol Johnson from the Board of Health with gratitude for her 19 years of service. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Accept the resignation of Mary Jane Coffey from the Zoning Board of Appeals with gratitude for 8years of service
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Mary Jane Coffey from the Zoning Board of Appeals with gratitude for 8years of service. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Mary Jane Coffey from the Zoning Board of Appeals with gratitude for 8years of service. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Accept the resignation of Richard McCarthy from the Council on Aging with gratitude for 7 years of service
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Richard McCarthy from the Council on Aging with gratitude for 7 years of service. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Richard McCarthy from the Council on Aging with gratitude for 7 years of service. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Guerrier & Halnon, Inc. for a Street Opening Permit at 605 Elm Street that is under a moratorium subject to the applicant abiding by the conditions set out of the Town…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Guerrier & Halnon, Inc. for a Street Opening Permit at 605 Elm Street that is under a moratorium subject to the applicant abiding by the conditions set out of the Town Engineer and grant an extension past the November 15 deadline, a date to be determined at the discretion of the DPW Director and as well request the applicant completes a curb to curb 2” mill and overlay from each end of the utility to the other and incorporate all of the requirements from Carl Balduf’s note of October 20, 2022. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Guerrier & Halnon, Inc. for a Street Opening Permit at 605 Elm Street that is under a moratorium subject to the applicant abiding by the conditions set out of the Town Engineer and grant an extension past the November 15 deadline, a date to be determined at the discretion of the DPW Director and as well request the applicant completes a curb to curb 2” mill and overlay from each end of the utility to the other and incorporate all of the requirements from Carl Balduf’s note of October 20, 2022. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
New Business
Award Bid/Contract 2023-08 Morningside Drive Sewer Pump Station Improvements to Ricciardi Bros., Inc
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to award Bid/Contract 2023-08 Morningside Drive Sewer Pump Station Improvements to Ricciardi Bros., Inc. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to award Bid/Contract 2023-08 Morningside Drive Sewer Pump Station Improvements to Ricciardi Bros., Inc. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Authorize the Town Administrator and Finance Director to submit a request to the County Commissioners for $131,000 for the purpose of design and permitting the Washington Street culvert
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator and Finance Director to submit a request to the County Commissioners for $131,000 for the purpose of design and permitting the Washington Street culvert. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator and Finance Director to submit a request to the County Commissioners for $131,000 for the purpose of design and permitting the Washington Street culvert. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote to sign the November 8, 2022 Election Warrant
Sign the November 8, 2022 Election Warrant
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign the November 8, 2022 Election Warrant. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign the November 8, 2022 Election Warrant. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Lauren Bubela to hold a Block Party on Bird Street on October 30, 2022 from 11am-6pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Lauren Bubela to hold a Block Party on Bird Street on October 30, 2022 from 11am-6pm. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Lauren Bubela to hold a Block Party on Bird Street on October 30, 2022 from 11am-6pm. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote renewal of Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 1896 Washington Street
Renew the Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 1896 Washington Street with 15 spaces
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew the Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 1896 Washington Street with 15 spaces. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew the Stadium Event Parking Lot License at 1896 Washington Street with 15 spaces. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: Terence Kelly & Jen Dimatteo to Tuner Lodger Programs $50 Multiple Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $91 Fiberoptics Technology Inc. in memory of…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Terence Kelly & Jen Dimatteo to Tuner Lodger Programs $50 Multiple Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $91 Fiberoptics Technology Inc. in memory of Carolyn Bailey to COA Gifts $100 J.D. Murphy Management Co., Inc. to COA Gifts $200 Walpole Co-Operative Bank to Recreation Community Events $3,500 On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Terence Kelly & Jen Dimatteo to Tuner Lodger Programs $50 Multiple Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $91 Fiberoptics Technology Inc. in memory of Carolyn Bailey to COA Gifts $100 J.D. Murphy Management Co., Inc. to COA Gifts $200 Walpole Co-Operative Bank to Recreation Community Events $3,500 On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Walpole Co-Operative Bank to Recreation Community Events $3,500
Approve the Minutes of September 27 and October 4, 2022 as presented in our packet
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of September 27 and October 4, 2022 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of September 27 and October 4, 2022 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
FY24 Budget
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:07pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:07pm. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:07pm. On roll call vote of the Board, 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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