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February 27, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 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
Approve request of Driscoll Pizza for a common victualler license at 885 Main Street
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Driscoll Pizza for a common victualler license at 885 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Driscoll Pizza for a common victualler license at 885 Main Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Open the public hearing for the license transfer
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to open the public hearing for the license transfer.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to open the public hearing for the license transfer. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Continue the public hearing until the next Select Board meeting on March 12
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to continue the public hearing until the next Select Board meeting on March 12.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to continue the public hearing until the next Select Board meeting on March 12. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Accept the recommendation for the Sewer and Water Commission to utilize a triangle piece of land on the site for a pumping station that would facilitate the connection to the MWRA, and that…
On Motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Maffei, voted to accept the recommendation for the Sewer and Water Commission to utilize a triangle piece of land on the site for a pumping station that would facilitate the connection to the MWRA, and that before May 1st , the Commission return to the Select Board and discuss the prioritization of the project as well as the rest of the projects and the implications for water rates and borrowing.
The minutes give only the count, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Maffei, voted to accept the recommendation for the Sewer and Water Commission to utilize a triangle piece of land on the site for a pumping station that would facilitate the connection to the MWRA, and that before May 1st , the Commission return to the Select Board and discuss the prioritization of the project as well as the rest of the projects and the implications for water rates and borrowing. Motion Passed (4-0-1.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Maffei)
Vote to appoint Luke Gonya to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic
Appoint Luke Gonya to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Luke Gonya to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Luke Gonya to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Televisions and Sunday Music
Approve the entertainment license for Tessie’s Bar & Kitchen to include six televisions, streamed music, live music and Sunday entertainment
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the entertainment license for Tessie’s Bar & Kitchen to include six televisions, streamed music, live music and Sunday entertainment.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the entertainment license for Tessie’s Bar & Kitchen to include six televisions, streamed music, live music and Sunday entertainment. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Vote to sign the Spring 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
Sign the 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to sign the 2024 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to sign the 2024 Town Meeting Warrant. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Take no action on Article 8 - Unpaid Bills
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to take no action on Article 8 - Unpaid Bills.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to take no action on Article 8 - Unpaid Bills. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
In favor of Article 9 – Walpole Media Corporation FY25 Budget
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted in favor of Article 9 – Walpole Media Corporation FY25 Budget.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted in favor of Article 9 – Walpole Media Corporation FY25 Budget. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
In favor of Article 10 – Solar
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted in favor of Article 10 – Solar.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted in favor of Article 10 – Solar. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
In favor of Article 11- Warrant Booklet Distribution
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted in favor of Article 11- Warrant Booklet Distribution.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted in favor of Article 11- Warrant Booklet Distribution. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent items as listed on the February 27 agenda Donna Sherman to COA Gifts $50 Joseph & Joanne Mulligan to COA Gifts $500 Anna Hargedon to COA Gifts $500 Kim Peterson Lehner in…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the February 27 agenda Donna Sherman to COA Gifts $50 Joseph & Joanne Mulligan to COA Gifts $500 Anna Hargedon to COA Gifts $500 Kim Peterson Lehner in memory of John Peterson to COA Gifts $1,000 Sandhya Malur to COA Gifts $1,000 Hansini Gundavarapu to COA Gifts $1,181 Joseph & Joanne Mulligan to COA Grandparent Program $500 J.D. Murphy Management to Recreation Programs $500 Yvette Morrill to Trails Committee Gift Account $100 William J. Buckley Jr in memory of Jim & Kay Connare to 300th Anniversary Account $1,000 Michael White to 300th Anniversary Account $25,000 Request of Janos Perge to use Adams Farm on April 13, 2024 from 4-11pm for a Hungarian Dance House Event
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the February 27 agenda Donna Sherman to COA Gifts $50 Joseph & Joanne Mulligan to COA Gifts $500 Anna Hargedon to COA Gifts $500 Kim Peterson Lehner in memory of John Peterson to COA Gifts $1,000 Sandhya Malur to COA Gifts $1,000 Hansini Gundavarapu to COA Gifts $1,181 Joseph & Joanne Mulligan to COA Grandparent Program $500 J.D. Murphy Management to Recreation Programs $500 Yvette Morrill to Trails Committee Gift Account $100 William J. Buckley Jr in memory of Jim & Kay Connare to 300th Anniversary Account $1,000 Michael White to 300th Anniversary Account $25,000 Request of Janos Perge to use Adams Farm on April 13, 2024 from 4-11pm for a Hungarian Dance House Event Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Town Administrator’s Update
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15pm
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15pm. 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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