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February 7, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Maffei, Allyson Hamilton, Mark Gallivan, Benjamin Barrett
Absent: James O’Neil
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Appoint Melissa Bingham to the position of Veteran’s Agent & Director of Veteran’s Services effective February 27, 2023
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint Melissa Bingham to the position of Veteran’s Agent & Director of Veteran’s Services effective February 27, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint Melissa Bingham to the position of Veteran’s Agent & Director of Veteran’s Services effective February 27, 2023. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Overturn the determination of the Tree Warden and approve the removal of three trees as requested at the end of Holly Road
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to overturn the determination of the Tree Warden and approve the removal of three trees as requested at the end of Holly Road.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to overturn the determination of the Tree Warden and approve the removal of three trees as requested at the end of Holly Road. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Town Clerk Elizabeth Gaffey, Vote on apportionment of RTM
Support the recommendation of the Town Clerk to change the present apportionment of RTMs with an increase of one RTM in Precincts 3 and 8 and a reduction of one RTM in Precincts 2 and 5
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to support the recommendation of the Town Clerk to change the present apportionment of RTMs with an increase of one RTM in Precincts 3 and 8 and a reduction of one RTM in Precincts 2 and 5.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to support the recommendation of the Town Clerk to change the present apportionment of RTMs with an increase of one RTM in Precincts 3 and 8 and a reduction of one RTM in Precincts 2 and 5. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Bannon Paving LLC
Award Bid/Contract #2023-14 DPW Roadway, Sidewalk & Parking Lot Resurfacing at Various Locations to Bannon Paving LLC
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to award Bid/Contract #2023-14 DPW Roadway, Sidewalk & Parking Lot Resurfacing at Various Locations to Bannon Paving LLC.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to award Bid/Contract #2023-14 DPW Roadway, Sidewalk & Parking Lot Resurfacing at Various Locations to Bannon Paving LLC. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Board/Committee Updates:
Accept the resignation of Cameron Daley from the Permanent Building Committee
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to accept the resignation of Cameron Daley from the Permanent Building Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to accept the resignation of Cameron Daley from the Permanent Building Committee. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Accept the resignation of Rita Mienscow from the Veterans Service Committee
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to accept the resignation of Rita Mienscow from the Veterans Service Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to accept the resignation of Rita Mienscow from the Veterans Service Committee. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Approve request of Shantae Holmes to use the Town Common and close off sections of Elm and Front Street on Monday, June 19, 2023 with Live Entertainment from 12-3pm for Walpole’s 4th Juneteenth…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve request of Shantae Holmes to use the Town Common and close off sections of Elm and Front Street on Monday, June 19, 2023 with Live Entertainment from 12-3pm for Walpole’s 4th Juneteenth Celebration.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve request of Shantae Holmes to use the Town Common and close off sections of Elm and Front Street on Monday, June 19, 2023 with Live Entertainment from 12-3pm for Walpole’s 4th Juneteenth Celebration. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Approve request of Frank Mosher for One Day All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses at 137 Stone Street on February 24, 2023 from 6:30-10pm and March 11, 2023 from 6-10pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve request of Frank Mosher for One Day All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses at 137 Stone Street on February 24, 2023 from 6:30-10pm and March 11, 2023 from 6-10pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve request of Frank Mosher for One Day All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses at 137 Stone Street on February 24, 2023 from 6:30-10pm and March 11, 2023 from 6-10pm. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: Frances Rubini in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $10 Nancy & Leo Delaney in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $25 Eleanor Nolfi in…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Frances Rubini in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $10 Nancy & Leo Delaney in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $25 Eleanor Nolfi in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $40 Carole Vernazzarro in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $50 Gloria Denneen in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $50 All Points Media LLC to COA Gifts $100 Joseph & JoAnne Mulligan to Walpole Trails Gift Account $100 COA Pool Players to COA Gifts $100 Suellen & Hugo Leon in memory of Ronald Trenouth to COA Gifts $150 Natalie Fleet Orfalea Rev Trust in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $500
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Frances Rubini in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $10 Nancy & Leo Delaney in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $25 Eleanor Nolfi in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $40 Carole Vernazzarro in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $50 Gloria Denneen in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $50 All Points Media LLC to COA Gifts $100 Joseph & JoAnne Mulligan to Walpole Trails Gift Account $100 COA Pool Players to COA Gifts $100 Suellen & Hugo Leon in memory of Ronald Trenouth to COA Gifts $150 Natalie Fleet Orfalea Rev Trust in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $500 Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
COA Pool Players to COA Gifts $100
Approve the Minutes of January 10 and 24, 2023 as presented in our packet
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Minutes of January 10 and 24, 2023 as presented in our packet.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Minutes of January 10 and 24, 2023 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Budget Update
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:50pm
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:50pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:50pm. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
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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