MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 23, 2023
10 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 Greg Benson as a member of the Veteran Services Committee
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Greg Benson as a member of the Veteran Services Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Greg Benson as a member of the Veteran Services Committee. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Review & Vote to sign the following Union Contracts:
Sign contract agreements for the term July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026 with Walpole Public Safety Dispatchers, Clerical Union, Local 155 Police, Fire Fighters Association and Library Employees
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign contract agreements for the term July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026 with Walpole Public Safety Dispatchers, Clerical Union, Local 155 Police, Fire Fighters Association and Library Employees.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign contract agreements for the term July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026 with Walpole Public Safety Dispatchers, Clerical Union, Local 155 Police, Fire Fighters Association and Library Employees. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Sign the non-union contracts agreements with James Johnson, Richard Mattson, Michael Donovan and Jodi Cuneo
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign the non-union contracts agreements with James Johnson, Richard Mattson, Michael Donovan and Jodi Cuneo.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign the non-union contracts agreements with James Johnson, Richard Mattson, Michael Donovan and Jodi Cuneo. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote to accept the resignation of Fire Chief Bailey
Accept the resignation of Fire Chief Bailey effective June 23, 2023
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Fire Chief Bailey effective June 23, 2023.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept the resignation of Fire Chief Bailey effective June 23, 2023. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Discussion and Possible Vote on Updated Select Board Policies & Procedures
Approve the updated Select Board Policies and Procedures
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the updated Select Board Policies and Procedures.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the updated Select Board Policies and Procedures. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Update on Select Board Goals for 2022/2023
Grant an exemption to Joseph Grant, a member of the Recreation Committee from the provisions listed on the agenda, in that he has described a potential financial interest in a written document…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to grant an exemption to Joseph Grant, a member of the Recreation Committee from the provisions listed on the agenda, in that he has described a potential financial interest in a written document submitted to the Board with respect to bidding on recreation apparel and further that such potential financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services the Town may expect from Mr. Grant as a member of the Recreation Committee and further that Mr. Grant be notified of the Board’s decision in writing as soon as possible and that a copy of such decision be filed with the Town Clerk and a copy forwarded to the Recreation Committee for their records.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to grant an exemption to Joseph Grant, a member of the Recreation Committee from the provisions listed on the agenda, in that he has described a potential financial interest in a written document submitted to the Board with respect to bidding on recreation apparel and further that such potential financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services the Town may expect from Mr. Grant as a member of the Recreation Committee and further that Mr. Grant be notified of the Board’s decision in writing as soon as possible and that a copy of such decision be filed with the Town Clerk and a copy forwarded to the Recreation Committee for their records. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Vote Block Party Requests:
Approve the block party request of Kristina Jacobsen on June 24, 2023 from 3pm – 11pm on Francis Road and cul-de-sac of Ginley Road and request of Amanda Tjonahen on August 26, 2023 from 12-9pm…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the block party request of Kristina Jacobsen on June 24, 2023 from 3pm – 11pm on Francis Road and cul-de-sac of Ginley Road and request of Amanda Tjonahen on August 26, 2023 from 12-9pm on Chopin Court.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the block party request of Kristina Jacobsen on June 24, 2023 from 3pm – 11pm on Francis Road and cul-de-sac of Ginley Road and request of Amanda Tjonahen on August 26, 2023 from 12-9pm on Chopin Court. 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)
Approve stadium event parking lot license at 14 Shufelt Road with 10 spaces
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve stadium event parking lot license at 14 Shufelt Road with 10 spaces.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve stadium event parking lot license at 14 Shufelt Road with 10 spaces. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Training
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:45pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:45pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:45pm. 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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