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February 28, 2023
11 recorded votes, 1 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
Approve request of Walpole Chamber and Azure Lodge of Walpole to use Stone Street Municipal Lot on Sunday April 23, 2023 from 9-2pn for a car and auto show with a rain date of April 30, 2023
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Walpole Chamber and Azure Lodge of Walpole to use Stone Street Municipal Lot on Sunday April 23, 2023 from 9-2pn for a car and auto show with a rain date of April 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Walpole Chamber and Azure Lodge of Walpole to use Stone Street Municipal Lot on Sunday April 23, 2023 from 9-2pn for a car and auto show with a rain date of April 30, 2023. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Fire Chief Bailey – Discussion & Possible Vote on Ambulance Rates
Approve the new ambulance rates as recommended by Chief Bailey
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the new ambulance rates as recommended by Chief Bailey.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the new ambulance rates as recommended by Chief Bailey. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Increase the COLA an additional 2% for FY23 only
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to increase the COLA an additional 2% for FY23 only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to increase the COLA an additional 2% for FY23 only. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Discussion & Possible Vote on MWRA Project Funding Assistance
I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held February 28, 2023, of which meeting all members of the board were duly…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held February 28, 2023, 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: that the sale of the $79,012.50 Sewer Bond of the Town dated March 6, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the “Authority”) is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2024 $7,901.25 2029 $7,901.25 2025 7,901.25 2030 7,901.25 2026 7,901.25 2031 7,901.25 2027 7,901.25 2032 7,901.25 2028 7,901.25 2033 7,901.25 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 vote. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended.
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, certify that at a meeting of the board held February 28, 2023, 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: that the sale of the $79,012.50 Sewer Bond of the Town dated March 6, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the “Authority”) is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement … bove votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote to sign the Spring 2023 Town Meeting Warrant
Sign the Spring 2023 Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign the Spring 2023 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign the Spring 2023 Town Meeting Warrant. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Frank Mosher for One Day All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses at 137 Stone Street on March 18, 2023 from 2-6pm and March 24, 2023 from 6:30- 9:30pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted approve request of Frank Mosher for One Day All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses at 137 Stone Street on March 18, 2023 from 2-6pm and March 24, 2023 from 6:30- 9:30pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted approve request of Frank Mosher for One Day All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses at 137 Stone Street on March 18, 2023 from 2-6pm and March 24, 2023 from 6:30- 9:30pm. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of Daniel Sugrue for a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License at 40 Brook Street on April 29, 2023 from 12-8pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Daniel Sugrue for a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License at 40 Brook Street on April 29, 2023 from 12-8pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Daniel Sugrue for a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License at 40 Brook Street on April 29, 2023 from 12-8pm. Motion Passed (4-0- 0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth Gift Account $118 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth Gift Account $171 Tony & Barbara Lorusso in…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth Gift Account $118 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth Gift Account $171 Tony & Barbara Lorusso in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $250
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth Gift Account $118 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth Gift Account $171 Tony & Barbara Lorusso in memory of Madeline Taylor to COA Gifts $250 Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth Gift Account $171
Approve the Minutes of February 7, 2023 as presented in our packet
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of February 7, 2023 as presented in our packet.
Yes: Barrett, Hamilton, MaffeiAbstained: O’Neil
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of February 7, 2023 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (3-0-1) (Chair O’Neil abstained).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Executive Session
Enter executive session for the purposes stated by the Chair, with the Board not returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session
On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Hamilton, voted to enter executive session for the purposes stated by the Chair, with the Board not returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Hamilton, voted to enter executive session for the purposes stated by the Chair, with the Board not returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Hamilton)
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:05pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:05pm.
From the minutes
“on motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:05pm. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (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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