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July 18, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Allyson Hamilton, Mark Gallivan, James O’Neil, Glenn Maffei
Absent: Benjamin Barrett
Every vote, in order
Remote Participation
Open the public hearing
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to open the public hearing. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to open the public hearing. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Close the public hearing. Seeing no further communication from the public, on roll call vote of the Board
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to close the public hearing. Seeing no further communication from the public, on roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to close the public hearing. Seeing no further communication from the public, on roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0- 0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of Tessie’s Bar & Kitchen for alteration of their licensed premises at 1006 Main Street
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Tessie’s Bar & Kitchen for alteration of their licensed premises at 1006 Main Street. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Tessie’s Bar & Kitchen for alteration of their licensed premises at 1006 Main Street. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Table the request and add to the August 1 meeting
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to table the request and add to the August 1 meeting. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to table the request and add to the August 1 meeting. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Election Officers and approve list of Polling Locations as presented in our packet
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Election Officers and approve list of Polling Locations as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Election Officers and approve list of Polling Locations as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Set the Main Meeting Room at Town Hall as the polling location for the Tri-County Election on October 24, 2023
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to set the Main Meeting Room at Town Hall as the polling location for the Tri-County Election on October 24, 2023. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to set the Main Meeting Room at Town Hall as the polling location for the Tri-County Election on October 24, 2023. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Energy at Walpole Library
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign Site Host Agreement for Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Program with Eversource Energy at Walpole Library
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Site Host Agreement for Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Program with Eversource Energy at Walpole Library. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Site Host Agreement for Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Program with Eversource Energy at Walpole Library. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Demolish the Marathon House located at 1301 Washington Street
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to demolish the Marathon House located at 1301 Washington Street. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to demolish the Marathon House located at 1301 Washington Street. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Discussion & Vote on ARPA Funded Projects
Authorize the Town Administrator and Finance Director to submit a request for $2,000,000 for the purpose of designing the addition and renovations on to the Walpole High School, $720,000 for…
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to authorize the Town Administrator and Finance Director to submit a request for $2,000,000 for the purpose of designing the addition and renovations on to the Walpole High School, $720,000 for the construction of the Washington Street culvert and $640,000 towards the pools project design and construction. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to authorize the Town Administrator and Finance Director to submit a request for $2,000,000 for the purpose of designing the addition and renovations on to the Walpole High School, $720,000 for the construction of the Washington Street culvert and $640,000 towards the pools project design and construction. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Approve stadium event parking lot license at 44 Water Street with 12 spaces
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve stadium event parking lot license at 44 Water Street with 12 spaces. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve stadium event parking lot license at 44 Water Street with 12 spaces. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
One Day Entertainment at the Town Common and several properties in Walpole
Approve request of Eric Hurwitz (Walpole Porchfest) to use the Town Common on August 13, 2023 from 11-8pm and One Day Entertainment at the Town Common and several properties in Walpole
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Eric Hurwitz (Walpole Porchfest) to use the Town Common on August 13, 2023 from 11-8pm and One Day Entertainment at the Town Common and several properties in Walpole. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Eric Hurwitz (Walpole Porchfest) to use the Town Common on August 13, 2023 from 11-8pm and One Day Entertainment at the Town Common and several properties in Walpole. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda as listed on the July 18 agenda posting SCU Credit Union to Hometown Hero Banner Program $50 Carole Verazzarro in memory of Jimmy Taylor to COA Gifts $50 Nancy & Leo…
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent agenda as listed on the July 18 agenda posting SCU Credit Union to Hometown Hero Banner Program $50 Carole Verazzarro in memory of Jimmy Taylor to COA Gifts $50 Nancy & Leo Delaney in memory of Jimmy Taylor to COA Gifts $50 Rose-Marie Doherty to COA Gifts $100 Bird Middle School Employee Jean Fund to COA Gifts $100 Friends of Walpole Elders to Town Forest Bench Account $1,048.80 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth $7,805 Request to hold 23rd Annual Camy 5K Run & Walk on November 11, 2023 from 9:30-1pm in the area of Stone Street Acceptance of resignation of Aaron Singer from the Walpole Cultural Council Request of John Crockett for the Town to buy back Cemetery Lot/Grave 24 Request of Gabrielle Eckler to use Adams Farm on August 13, 2023 from 12-7pm for a baby shower On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent agenda as listed on the July 18 agenda posting SCU Credit Union to Hometown Hero Banner Program $50 Carole Verazzarro in memory of Jimmy Taylor to COA Gifts $50 Nancy & Leo Delaney in memory of Jimmy Taylor to COA Gifts $50 Rose-Marie Doherty to COA Gifts $100 Bird Middle School Employee Jean Fund to COA Gifts $100 Friends of Walpole Elders to Town Forest Bench Account $1,048.80 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth $7,805 Request to hold 23rd Annual Camy 5K Run & Walk on November 11, 2023 from 9:30-1pm in the area of Stone Street Acceptance of resignation of Aaron Singer from the Walpole Cultural Council Request of John Crockett for the Town to buy back Cemetery Lot/Grave 24 Request of Gabrielle Eckler to use Adams Farm on August 13, 2023 from 12-7pm for a baby shower On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Acceptance of resignation of Aaron Singer from the Walpole Cultural Council
Approve the Minutes of June 5 & 20, 2023 as presented in our packet
On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of June 5 & 20, 2023 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board Member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of June 5 & 20, 2023 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Warrant
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:10pm
On motion of Board member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:10pm. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:10pm. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
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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