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10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allyson Hamilton, Mark Gallivan, Benjamin Barrett, James O’Neil, Glenn Maffei
Absent: None
Approve request of Duck Donuts for a Common Victualler License to operate at 102B Providence Highway subject to the applicant receiving all full inspections from the Building and Health Departments
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Duck Donuts for a Common Victualler License to operate at 102B Providence Highway subject to the applicant receiving all full inspections from the Building and Health Departments.
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Duck Donuts for a Common Victualler License to operate at 102B Providence Highway subject to the applicant receiving all full inspections from the Building and Health Departments. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Shweta Singh to the Walpole Cultural Council
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Shweta Singh to the Walpole Cultural Council.
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Shweta Singh to the Walpole Cultural Council. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve a heavy commercial truck exclusion for Pine Street and support the plan voted on August 1 by the Sharon Select Board for the alternative traffic route
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve a heavy commercial truck exclusion for Pine Street and support the plan voted on August 1 by the Sharon Select Board for the alternative traffic route.
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve a heavy commercial truck exclusion for Pine Street and support the plan voted on August 1 by the Sharon Select Board for the alternative traffic route. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Appoint candidates Luke Cunningham, Alex Leary, Jennifer Plunkett and Daniel Walsh to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Department
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint candidates Luke Cunningham, Alex Leary, Jennifer Plunkett and Daniel Walsh to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Department.
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint candidates Luke Cunningham, Alex Leary, Jennifer Plunkett and Daniel Walsh to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the Walpole Fire Department. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Close the Fall 2023 Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to close the Fall 2023 Town Meeting Warrant.
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to close the Fall 2023 Town Meeting Warrant. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of the Recreation Department to hold their first Annual Falloween event on October 28, 2023 beginning at 10am in the Stone Field area
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the request of the Recreation Department to hold their first Annual Falloween event on October 28, 2023 beginning at 10am in the Stone Field area.
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the request of the Recreation Department to hold their first Annual Falloween event on October 28, 2023 beginning at 10am in the Stone Field area. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of Union Congregational Church to hold their Annual Harvest Fair on September 23, 2023 and close Rhoades Avenue from 9am-4pm with access for residents and public safety
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Union Congregational Church to hold their Annual Harvest Fair on September 23, 2023 and close Rhoades Avenue from 9am-4pm with access for residents and public safety.
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Union Congregational Church to hold their Annual Harvest Fair on September 23, 2023 and close Rhoades Avenue from 9am-4pm with access for residents and public safety. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve the consent items as listed on the August 22 agenda: Jean Lincoln in memory of James Taylor to COA Gifts $50 Mary Lynch in memory of James Taylor to COA Gifts $200 Fred & Dana Fleet in…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the August 22 agenda: Jean Lincoln in memory of James Taylor to COA Gifts $50 Mary Lynch in memory of James Taylor to COA Gifts $200 Fred & Dana Fleet in memory of James Taylor to COA Gifts $300 Barbara & Tony Lorusso in memory of James Taylor to COA Gifts $500 Clare M. Donovan in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $25 Kathryn M. Babel in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $25 Philip & Patti Conway in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $25 Gloria Denneen in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $50 Elizabeth Hart in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $50 Bernard & Lorilee Dullea in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $50 Robert & Phyllis Dennehy in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $50 Linda G. Connors in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $50 Thomas H. Walsh in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $100 Rock Pond Improvement Assoc. in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $100 The Sass Family in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $200 The Furlong Cousins in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $250 S.M. Lorusso & Sons, Inc. in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $500 Request of Walpole Country Club, 233 Baker Street for Change of Manager to Mark Malone and Change of Officers Request of Walpole VFW Post 5188, 109 Robbins Road for Change of Manager to Kevin Smiley and Change of Officers Reappoint of Richard McCarthy to the Walpole Media Corporation Request of 1925 Washington Street to increase Stadium Event Parking Lot License from 7 to 10 spaces Request of Beth Williams for a Block Party on Maude Terrace on September 9, 2023 from 10am-9pm Request of Andrew Bell for a Block Party on Brown Drive/Oak Hill on August 27, 2023 from 1-5pm
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the August 22 agenda: Jean Lincoln in memory of James Taylor to COA Gifts $50 Mary Lynch in memory of James Taylor to COA Gifts $200 Fred & Dana Fleet in memory of James Taylor to COA Gifts $300 Barbara & Tony Lorusso in memory of James Taylor to COA Gifts $500 Clare M. Donovan in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $25 Kathryn M. Babel in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $25 Philip & Patti Conway in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $25 Gloria Denneen in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $50 Elizabeth Hart in memory of Susan Maguire to A … Ambulance Gift A/C $250 S.M. Lorusso & Sons, Inc. in memory of Susan Maguire to Ambulance Gift A/C $500 Request of Walpole Country Club, 233 Baker Street for Change of Manager to Mark Malone and Change of Officers Request of Walpole VFW Post 5188, 109 Robbins Road for Change of Manager to Kevin Smiley and Change of Officers Reappoint of Richard McCarthy to the Walpole Media Corporation Request of 1925 Washington Street to increase Stadium Event Parking Lot License from 7 to 10 spaces Request of Beth Williams for a Block Party on Maude Terrace on September 9, 2023 from 10am-9pm Request of Andrew Bell for a Block Party on Brown Drive/Oak Hill on August 27, 2023 from 1-5pm Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve the Minutes of July 18 as presented in our packet
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of July 18 as presented in our packet.
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of July 18 as presented in our packet. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25pm
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25pm.
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, 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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