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March 28, 2023
33 recorded votes, 4 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
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 request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for a Grant of Location to install approximately 485+/- feet of conduit for service to 625 Washington Street
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for a Grant of Location to install approximately 485+/- feet of conduit for service to 625 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for a Grant of Location to install approximately 485+/- feet of conduit for service to 625 Washington Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
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 request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY & VERIZON for a Grant of Location to install one pole #11/61A for service to 605 Elm Street
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY & VERIZON for a Grant of Location to install one pole #11/61A for service to 605 Elm Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY & VERIZON for a Grant of Location to install one pole #11/61A for service to 605 Elm Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Allow the Adams Farm Committee to ban dogs at Adams Farm if they deem it necessary
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to allow the Adams Farm Committee to ban dogs at Adams Farm if they deem it necessary.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to allow the Adams Farm Committee to ban dogs at Adams Farm if they deem it necessary. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of the owners of Tessie’s Bar & Kitchen and sign the license agreement
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of the owners of Tessie’s Bar & Kitchen and sign the license agreement.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of the owners of Tessie’s Bar & Kitchen and sign the license agreement. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
New Business
Award 2023-26 Elm Street Bridge Replacement Design to Beta Group Inc
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to award 2023-26 Elm Street Bridge Replacement Design to Beta Group Inc.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to award 2023-26 Elm Street Bridge Replacement Design to Beta Group Inc. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Renew the terms of all Board/Committee members seeking reappointment as listed in our packet
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew the terms of all Board/Committee members seeking reappointment as listed in our packet.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew the terms of all Board/Committee members seeking reappointment as listed in our packet. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Appoint Jerome Reicher as an associate member of the Council on Aging
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Jerome Reicher as an associate member of the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Jerome Reicher as an associate member of the Council on Aging. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Appoint Jim Johnson to the Norfolk County Advisory Board
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Jim Johnson to the Norfolk County Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Jim Johnson to the Norfolk County Advisory Board. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Renew the stadium event parking lot licenses at the properties listed on the agenda
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew the stadium event parking lot licenses at the properties listed on the agenda.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew the stadium event parking lot licenses at the properties listed on the agenda. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote Recreation Department Event Requests:
Approve the request of the Recreation Department to use the Town Common to hold the 29th Annual Concerts on the Common series and to host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the request of the Recreation Department to use the Town Common to hold the 29th Annual Concerts on the Common series and to host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the request of the Recreation Department to use the Town Common to hold the 29th Annual Concerts on the Common series and to host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Annual Concerts on the Common series and to host National
Approve the request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on June 1, 2023
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on June 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on June 1, 2023. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote Adams Farm Event Requests:
Approve request Joshua Lobisser to use Adams Farm on September 2, 2023 from 1pm-4pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request Joshua Lobisser to use Adams Farm on September 2, 2023 from 1pm-4pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request Joshua Lobisser to use Adams Farm on September 2, 2023 from 1pm-4pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve request of ECDC Nursery School to use Adams Farm on June 4, 2023 from 10am-12pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of ECDC Nursery School to use Adams Farm on June 4, 2023 from 10am-12pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of ECDC Nursery School to use Adams Farm on June 4, 2023 from 10am-12pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Unfinished Business
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 3
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 3.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 3. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 31
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 31.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 31. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 23
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 23.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 23. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 24
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 24.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 24. Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 25
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 25.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 25. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 26
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 26.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 26. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
For Favorable Action on Article 27
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted for Favorable Action on Article 27.
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’NeilNo: Hamilton, Maffei
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted for Favorable Action on Article 27. Motion Passed (3-2-0) (Vice Chair Maffei and Clerk Hamilton opposed).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
For Favorable Action on Article 28
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted for Favorable Action on Article 28.
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’NeilNo: Hamilton, Maffei
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted for Favorable Action on Article 28. Motion Passed (3-2-0) (Vice Chair Maffei and Clerk Hamilton opposed).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 29
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 29.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to recommend Favorable Action on Article 29. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Refer Article 30 back to committee
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted refer Article 30 back to committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted refer Article 30 back to committee. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Approve the substitute motion language to be forwarded to the Finance Committee that leaves the Special Permit process intact and changes ’shall’ to ’may’
On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the substitute motion language to be forwarded to the Finance Committee that leaves the Special Permit process intact and changes ’shall’ to ’may’.
Yes: Gallivan, Hamilton, Maffei, O’NeilNo: Barrett
From the minutes
“on motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the substitute motion language to be forwarded to the Finance Committee that leaves the Special Permit process intact and changes ’shall’ to ’may’. Motion passed (4-1-0) (Board member Barrett opposed).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Executive Session
Enter executive session for the purpose stated by the Chair, with the Board returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to enter executive session for the purpose stated by the Chair, with the Board returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to enter executive session for the purpose stated by the Chair, with the Board returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote to ratify the following Memorandum of Agreements:
Sign the Memorandum of Agreements with Walpole Public Safety Dispatchers, Clerical Union, Local 155 Police, Fire Fighters Association and Library Employees for the term July 1, 2023 to June 30,…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign the Memorandum of Agreements with Walpole Public Safety Dispatchers, Clerical Union, Local 155 Police, Fire Fighters Association and Library Employees for the term July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign the Memorandum of Agreements with Walpole Public Safety Dispatchers, Clerical Union, Local 155 Police, Fire Fighters Association and Library Employees for the term July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: COA Pool Players to COA Pool Table Expenses $55 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $60 Gloria Denneen to COA Gifts $100 Friends…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: COA Pool Players to COA Pool Table Expenses $55 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $60 Gloria Denneen to COA Gifts $100 Friends of St. Patrick to Friends of COA Account $5,000 J.D. Murphy Management Co., Inc. to DPW Signal at Main/East Account $12,000
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Hamilton, MaffeiAbstained: O’Neil
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: COA Pool Players to COA Pool Table Expenses $55 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $60 Gloria Denneen to COA Gifts $100 Friends of St. Patrick to Friends of COA Account $5,000 J.D. Murphy Management Co., Inc. to DPW Signal at Main/East Account $12,000 Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Chair O’Neil abstained).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
J.D. Murphy Management Co., Inc. to DPW Signal at Main/East Account $12,000
Approve the Minutes of March 14, 2023 as presented in our packet
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of March 14, 2023 as presented in our packet.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of March 14, 2023 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Parks Dept
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25pm. 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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