MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 9, 2023
18 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
Interview and Vote Board & Committee Appointments:
Appoint Karen Laisne as a member of the Cultural Council
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Karen Laisne as a member of the Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Karen Laisne as a member of the Cultural Council. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Promote Brenda Healy to a regular member of the Board of Health
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to promote Brenda Healy to a regular member of the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to promote Brenda Healy to a regular member of the Board of Health. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Appoint Ann Chiacchieri as a member of the Adams Farm Committee
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Ann Chiacchieri as a member of the Adams Farm Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Ann Chiacchieri as a member of the Adams Farm Committee. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Appoint Gerard Touchette as a member of the Committee for Drug & Alcohol Awareness
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Gerard Touchette as a member of the Committee for Drug & Alcohol Awareness.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Gerard Touchette as a member of the Committee for Drug & Alcohol Awareness. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
New Business
Approve the letter of intent and direct the Town Administrator to send the letter to the Walpole Food Pantry
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the letter of intent and direct the Town Administrator to send the letter to the Walpole Food Pantry.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the letter of intent and direct the Town Administrator to send the letter to the Walpole Food Pantry. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Kingsbury Street and Plain Street as surplus
Declare the site known as ’East Walpole Library” and a vacant lot located near the intersection of Kingsbury Street and Plain Street as surplus
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to declare the site known as ’East Walpole Library” and a vacant lot located near the intersection of Kingsbury Street and Plain Street as surplus.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to declare the site known as ’East Walpole Library” and a vacant lot located near the intersection of Kingsbury Street and Plain Street as surplus. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Authorize the Town Administrator to carry out Reserve Find and/or Interdepartmental Transfers up to $10,000
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to carry out Reserve Find and/or Interdepartmental Transfers up to $10,000.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to carry out Reserve Find and/or Interdepartmental Transfers up to $10,000. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote to award Bid/Contract #2023-27 Walpole High School Retaining Wall Replacement
Award Bid/Contract #2023-27 Walpole High School Retaining Wall Replacement to DeMello Construction
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to award Bid/Contract #2023-27 Walpole High School Retaining Wall Replacement to DeMello Construction.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to award Bid/Contract #2023-27 Walpole High School Retaining Wall Replacement to DeMello Construction. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote Stadium Event Parking Renewal at 1887 Washington Street
Renew stadium event parking lot license at 1887 Washington Street
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew stadium event parking lot license at 1887 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew stadium event parking lot license at 1887 Washington Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Renew junk dealer license for Second Glance Consignment
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew junk dealer license for Second Glance Consignment.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to renew junk dealer license for Second Glance Consignment. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race
Approve request of WHS Cross Country/Track & Field Booster to hold the 50th Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race on September 4, 2023
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of WHS Cross Country/Track & Field Booster to hold the 50th Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race on September 4, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of WHS Cross Country/Track & Field Booster to hold the 50th Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race on September 4, 2023. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Country/Track & Field Booster to hold the 50th
Approve request of Scott DeFlaminio to use Adams Farm on Sunday June 18, 2023 from 1-5pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Scott DeFlaminio to use Adams Farm on Sunday June 18, 2023 from 1-5pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Scott DeFlaminio to use Adams Farm on Sunday June 18, 2023 from 1-5pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License Requests:
Approve request of Candace Puzin for May 19, 2023 from 6-11:30pm at 499 Lincoln Road and request of Frank Mosher for May 27, 2023 from 2-6pm at 137 Stone Street
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Candace Puzin for May 19, 2023 from 6-11:30pm at 499 Lincoln Road and request of Frank Mosher for May 27, 2023 from 2-6pm at 137 Stone Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Candace Puzin for May 19, 2023 from 6-11:30pm at 499 Lincoln Road and request of Frank Mosher for May 27, 2023 from 2-6pm at 137 Stone Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Discussion and Possible Vote on One Day Liquor License approval process
Approve updated one-day liquor license approval process
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve updated one-day liquor license approval process.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve updated one-day liquor license approval process. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: Walpole Police to Hometown Hero Program $500 Walpole Police Union to Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Awareness Gift Account $580
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Walpole Police to Hometown Hero Program $500 Walpole Police Union to Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Awareness Gift Account $580
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: Walpole Police to Hometown Hero Program $500 Walpole Police Union to Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Awareness Gift Account $580 Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Walpole Police to Hometown Hero Program $500
Approve the Minutes of April 11 & 25 and May 1, 2023 as presented in our packet
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of April 11 & 25 and May 1, 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 April 11 & 25 and May 1, 2023 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Executive Session
Enter executive session for the purpose stated by the Chair, with the Board not 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 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 Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to enter executive session for the purpose 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 (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:35pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:35pm.
From the minutes
“on motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:35pm. 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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