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January 23, 2024
11 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
Street
Approve request of The Olive Branch LLC for a Common Victualler License to operate at 935 East Street
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to approve request of The Olive Branch LLC for a Common Victualler License to operate at 935 East Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to approve request of The Olive Branch LLC for a Common Victualler License to operate at 935 East Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Interview and Vote to appoint Briana Pinheiro to the Economic Development Commission
Appoint Briana Pinheiro to the Economic Development Commission
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to appoint Briana Pinheiro to the Economic Development Commission.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to appoint Briana Pinheiro to the Economic Development Commission. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
New Business
Amend the Economic Development Commission summary by removing the reference to a Finance Committee appointee
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to amend the Economic Development Commission summary by removing the reference to a Finance Committee appointee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to amend the Economic Development Commission summary by removing the reference to a Finance Committee appointee. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Vote to close the Spring 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
Close the Spring 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to close the Spring 2024 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to close the Spring 2024 Town Meeting Warrant. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of the Recreation Director to hold Walpole Day event and parade on Saturday May 11, 2024
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to approve request of the Recreation Director to hold Walpole Day event and parade on Saturday May 11, 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to approve request of the Recreation Director to hold Walpole Day event and parade on Saturday May 11, 2024. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
County and Treasury ARPA Funds for several projects
Approve the return of unused ARPA County project balances totaling $263,541.53
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to approve the return of unused ARPA County project balances totaling $263,541.53.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to approve the return of unused ARPA County project balances totaling $263,541.53. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Obligate the remaining portion of ARPA funds held by Norfolk County which totally $1,142,140 to be used to fund the Walpole High School architect, engineering and design development to bidding…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to obligate the remaining portion of ARPA funds held by Norfolk County which totally $1,142,140 to be used to fund the Walpole High School architect, engineering and design development to bidding phase with Tappé and Vertex.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to obligate the remaining portion of ARPA funds held by Norfolk County which totally $1,142,140 to be used to fund the Walpole High School architect, engineering and design development to bidding phase with Tappé and Vertex. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Appropriate $720,000 in ARPA Treasury funds for the construction of the culvert at Washington Street
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to appropriate $720,000 in ARPA Treasury funds for the construction of the culvert at Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to appropriate $720,000 in ARPA Treasury funds for the construction of the culvert at Washington Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent items as listed on the January 23 agenda New Pond Village Association to Library Gifts $1,000 Bier Family Trust to COA Gifts $50 Phillip H Sanford Trust to COA Gifts $150…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to approve the consent items as listed on the January 23 agenda New Pond Village Association to Library Gifts $1,000 Bier Family Trust to COA Gifts $50 Phillip H Sanford Trust to COA Gifts $150 Request of Anne Steciw to use Adams Farm on April 7, 2023 from 10am-noon for a dog training class Request of Avenir, 1601 Main Street for Change of Manager to Jonathan Saphire
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to approve the consent items as listed on the January 23 agenda New Pond Village Association to Library Gifts $1,000 Bier Family Trust to COA Gifts $50 Phillip H Sanford Trust to COA Gifts $150 Request of Anne Steciw to use Adams Farm on April 7, 2023 from 10am-noon for a dog training class Request of Avenir, 1601 Main Street for Change of Manager to Jonathan Saphire Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Phillip H Sanford Trust to COA Gifts $150
Approve the Minutes of January 9 2024 as present
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to approve the Minutes of January 9 2024 as present.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan voted to approve the Minutes of January 9 2024 as present. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Johnson Middle School
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:20pm
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:20pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:20pm. 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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