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March 12, 2024
13 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
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 to transfer the All Alcoholic Beverage Common Victualler License with Pledge of License from Red Wind Diner Inc. to Blondies Barbeque LLC at 2235 Providence Highway
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the request to transfer the All Alcoholic Beverage Common Victualler License with Pledge of License from Red Wind Diner Inc. to Blondies Barbeque LLC at 2235 Providence Highway.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the request to transfer the All Alcoholic Beverage Common Victualler License with Pledge of License from Red Wind Diner Inc. to Blondies Barbeque LLC at 2235 Providence Highway. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve an entertainment license with non-live music & one television
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve an entertainment license with non-live music & one television.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve an entertainment license with non-live music & one television. Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Approve request of Shantae Holmes to use the Town Common and close off sections of Elm and Front Street on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 with Live Entertainment from 2-6pm for Walpole’s 5th…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Shantae Holmes to use the Town Common and close off sections of Elm and Front Street on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 with Live Entertainment from 2-6pm for Walpole’s 5th Juneteenth Celebration. Motion Massed
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Shantae Holmes to use the Town Common and close off sections of Elm and Front Street on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 with Live Entertainment from 2-6pm for Walpole’s 5th Juneteenth Celebration. Motion Massed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Ian Rogers to the position of Veteran’s Agent and Director of Veteran’s Services effective March 25, 2024
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Ian Rogers to the position of Veteran’s Agent and Director of Veteran’s Services effective March 25, 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Ian Rogers to the position of Veteran’s Agent and Director of Veteran’s Services effective March 25, 2024. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Vote DPW Director Mattson requests:
Declare the emergency generator as surplus
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to declare the emergency generator as surplus.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to declare the emergency generator as surplus. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Release $2,006.30 from the Perpetual Care Fund for the purchase of a sign to memorialize the Infant Burial Lot section of Maple Grove Cemetery
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to release $2,006.30 from the Perpetual Care Fund for the purchase of a sign to memorialize the Infant Burial Lot section of Maple Grove Cemetery.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to release $2,006.30 from the Perpetual Care Fund for the purchase of a sign to memorialize the Infant Burial Lot section of Maple Grove Cemetery. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Continued Discussion on Spring 2024 Town Meeting Articles (votes expected)
Recommend no Action on Article 4
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted No Action on Article 4.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted No Action on Article 4. Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable Action on Article 5
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted Favorable Action on Article 5.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted Favorable Action on Article 5. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable Action on Article 6
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted Favorable Action on Article 6.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted Favorable Action on Article 6. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Recommend no Action on Article 7
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted No Action on Article 7.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted No Action on Article 7. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent items as listed on the March 12 agenda John & Linda Sheehan to Library Material Gifts $100 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $70 Various Donors to 300th Celebration…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the March 12 agenda John & Linda Sheehan to Library Material Gifts $100 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $70 Various Donors to 300th Celebration Donations $125 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth $180 Walpole Cooperative Bank to Recreation Community Events $5,000 Request of Harry Brousaides to use the municipal lot at Stone Field on April 28 from 8am-2pm for a classic car show Request of Norwood Evening Garden Club to use Adams Farm on May 9, 10 & 11, 2024 for a plant sale Request of Juli Renquin to use Adams Farm on July 26 & 27, 2024 for a mountain bike race and on May 15, 29, June 12 & 26 and July 10 & 24 from 5pm-8pm for cycling training events Request of Tracy Firth to use Adams Farm on May 18 for a plant sale
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the March 12 agenda John & Linda Sheehan to Library Material Gifts $100 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $70 Various Donors to 300th Celebration Donations $125 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth $180 Walpole Cooperative Bank to Recreation Community Events $5,000 Request of Harry Brousaides to use the municipal lot at Stone Field on April 28 from 8am-2pm for a classic car show Request of Norwood Evening Garden Club to use Adams Farm on May 9, 10 & 11, 2024 for a plant sale Request of Juli Renquin to use Adams Farm on July 26 & 27, 2024 for a mountain bike race and on May 15, 29, June 12 & 26 and July 10 & 24 from 5pm-8pm for cycling training events Request of Tracy Firth to use Adams Farm on May 18 for a plant sale Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
MBTA Communities
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:28pm
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:28pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:28pm. 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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