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November 14, 2023
8 recorded votes, 5 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
During the meeting:
- Glenn Maffei left at 7:45pm.
Every vote, in order
Appointment
Open the Tax Classification Public Hearing
On motion of Board member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to open the Tax Classification Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to open the Tax Classification Public Hearing. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Close the Public Hearing
On motion of Board member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to close the Public Hearing. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Adopt a shift of 1.30 with a Residential Factor of .9604 for Fiscal Year 2024
On motion of Board member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adopt a shift of 1.30 with a Residential Factor of .9604 for Fiscal Year 2024.
Yes: Gallivan, Hamilton, O’NeilNo: Maffei
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Maffei, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adopt a shift of 1.30 with a Residential Factor of .9604 for Fiscal Year 2024. Motion Passed (3-1-0) (Board member Maffei opposed).” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit the results of this hearing on behalf of the Select Board to the Massachusetts Division of Local Services Gateway System
ON motion of Vice Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to submit the results of this hearing on behalf of the Select Board to the Massachusetts Division of Local Services Gateway System.
From the minutes
“ON motion of Vice Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to submit the results of this hearing on behalf of the Select Board to the Massachusetts Division of Local Services Gateway System. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Maffei)
New Business
Approve request of Walpole Chamber of Commerce to hold the annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 25, 2023
On motion of Vice Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Walpole Chamber of Commerce to hold the annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Glenn Maffei left the meeting at 7:45pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Walpole Chamber of Commerce to hold the annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Celebration
Approve request of Walpole 300th Committee for a One Day Entertainment Permit on December 16, 2023 from 6-9pm at Stone Field for a laser show with pyrotechnics to kick off the Walpole 300th…
On motion of Vice Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Walpole 300th Committee for a One Day Entertainment Permit on December 16, 2023 from 6-9pm at Stone Field for a laser show with pyrotechnics to kick off the Walpole 300th Celebration.
Glenn Maffei left the meeting at 7:45pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Walpole 300th Committee for a One Day Entertainment Permit on December 16, 2023 from 6-9pm at Stone Field for a laser show with pyrotechnics to kick off the Walpole 300th Celebration. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent items as listed on the November 14 agenda George & Lynn Rowan in memory of Ron Fucile to Town Clerk Gifts $50 Dalia Marinilli in memory of Phyllis Piasecki to COA Gifts $25…
On motion of Vice Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the November 14 agenda George & Lynn Rowan in memory of Ron Fucile to Town Clerk Gifts $50 Dalia Marinilli in memory of Phyllis Piasecki to COA Gifts $25 Patricia A. Murphy in memory of Phyllis Piasecki to COA Gifts $25 John Baker in memory of Phyllis Piasecki to COA Gifts $50 Gloria Denneen in memory of Phyllis Piasecki to COA Gifts $50
Glenn Maffei left the meeting at 7:45pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the November 14 agenda George & Lynn Rowan in memory of Ron Fucile to Town Clerk Gifts $50 Dalia Marinilli in memory of Phyllis Piasecki to COA Gifts $25 Patricia A. Murphy in memory of Phyllis Piasecki to COA Gifts $25 John Baker in memory of Phyllis Piasecki to COA Gifts $50 Gloria Denneen in memory of Phyllis Piasecki to COA Gifts $50 Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Sports
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:55pm
On motion of Vice Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:55pm.
Glenn Maffei left the meeting at 7:45pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:55pm. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
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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