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October 24, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Allyson Hamilton, Mark Gallivan, Benjamin Barrett, James O’Neil, Glenn Maffei
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Promote Captain Cherella to the position of Assistant Fire Chief
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to promote Captain Cherella to the position of Assistant Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to promote Captain Cherella to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Promote Lieutenant Allen Hover to the position of Deputy Fire Chief
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to promote Lieutenant Allen Hover to the position of Deputy Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to promote Lieutenant Allen Hover to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
MBTA Steering Committee
Update the Committee make-up from two residents at large to five residents at large
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to update the Committee make-up from two residents at large to five residents at large.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to update the Committee make-up from two residents at large to five residents at large. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Appoint as residents at large Tyler Church, A.J. Lorusso, Ed Forsberg, Kevin Greener and Kevin Smith, as well as Phillip Czachorowski as the member of the Planning Board
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint as residents at large Tyler Church, A.J. Lorusso, Ed Forsberg, Kevin Greener and Kevin Smith, as well as Phillip Czachorowski as the member of the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint as residents at large Tyler Church, A.J. Lorusso, Ed Forsberg, Kevin Greener and Kevin Smith, as well as Phillip Czachorowski as the member of the Planning Board. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Interview & Vote to appoint Leah Whearty to the Historical Commission
Appoint Leah Whearty to the Historical Commission
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Leah Whearty to the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“on motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Leah Whearty to the Historical Commission. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Open the public hearing for the installation of temporary above ground propane tanks for construction heat at 625 Washington Street
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to open the public hearing for the installation of temporary above ground propane tanks for construction heat at 625 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to open the public hearing for the installation of temporary above ground propane tanks for construction heat at 625 Washington Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Close the public hearing
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to close the public hearing. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of DiLeo Gas Inc., for a new license for the installation of temporary above ground propane tanks 6,000 gallons total for construction heat at 625 Washington Street
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the request of DiLeo Gas Inc., for a new license for the installation of temporary above ground propane tanks 6,000 gallons total for construction heat at 625 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the request of DiLeo Gas Inc., for a new license for the installation of temporary above ground propane tanks 6,000 gallons total for construction heat at 625 Washington Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Discussion and Vote on FY25 Salary Schedule
Approve the FY25 salary schedule as presented tonight
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the FY25 salary schedule as presented tonight.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the FY25 salary schedule as presented tonight. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent items as listed on the October 24 agenda: Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth Account $185 Vote request of Julie Kinney for a Block Party on Chopin Court on October…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the October 24 agenda: Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth Account $185 Vote request of Julie Kinney for a Block Party on Chopin Court on October 31, 2023 from 4-10pm Request of Candace Farias to change their block party to November 5, 2023 from 2-9pm on Alma Road
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the October 24 agenda: Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth Account $185 Vote request of Julie Kinney for a Block Party on Chopin Court on October 31, 2023 from 4-10pm Request of Candace Farias to change their block party to November 5, 2023 from 2-9pm on Alma Road Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Executive Session
Enter executive session for the purpose stated, with the Board not returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session
On motion of Chair Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to enter executive session for the purpose stated, 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 Chair Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to enter executive session for the purpose stated, 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: Gallivan)
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40pm
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40pm.
From the minutes
“on motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40pm. 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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