MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 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
Approve request of the Walpole Farmers Market Management to use Spring Brook Park on Saturdays from June 8 to October 19, 2024 from 9am to 1pm for the Walpole Farmers Market
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of the Walpole Farmers Market Management to use Spring Brook Park on Saturdays from June 8 to October 19, 2024 from 9am to 1pm for the Walpole Farmers Market.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of the Walpole Farmers Market Management to use Spring Brook Park on Saturdays from June 8 to October 19, 2024 from 9am to 1pm for the Walpole Farmers Market. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of the Veterans Service Officer to use the Town Common on May 27, 2024 with the close of Elm Street between Main and West Street for the annual observance of Memorial Day
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of the Veterans Service Officer to use the Town Common on May 27, 2024 with the close of Elm Street between Main and West Street for the annual observance of Memorial Day.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of the Veterans Service Officer to use the Town Common on May 27, 2024 with the close of Elm Street between Main and West Street for the annual observance of Memorial Day. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Discussion & Vote on Board/Committee Reappointments (list attached)
Reappoint John Fisher and appoint Joseph Mulligan to the Permanent Building Committee
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to reappoint John Fisher and appoint Joseph Mulligan to the Permanent Building Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to reappoint John Fisher and appoint Joseph Mulligan to the Permanent Building Committee. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Renew the terms of all Board/Committee members seeking reappointment as listed on the agenda
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to renew the terms of all Board/Committee members seeking reappointment as listed on the agenda.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to renew the terms of all Board/Committee members seeking reappointment as listed on the agenda. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of the Town Forest Committee to increase the number of associate members to four
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of the Town Forest Committee to increase the number of associate members to four.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of the Town Forest Committee to increase the number of associate members to four. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Trees Event, Santa Cop and Walpole’s 300th
Incorporate a heavy truck exclusion for Pine Street into the Traffic Rules & Orders
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to incorporate a heavy truck exclusion for Pine Street into the Traffic Rules & Orders.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to incorporate a heavy truck exclusion for Pine Street into the Traffic Rules & Orders. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Deputy Chief Kilroy as a Constable
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Deputy Chief Kilroy as a Constable.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Deputy Chief Kilroy as a Constable. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
New Business
Award Bid/Contract 2024-14 to JH Lynch & Sons, Inc
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to award Bid/Contract 2024-14 to JH Lynch & Sons, Inc.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to award Bid/Contract 2024-14 to JH Lynch & Sons, Inc. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Continued Discussion on Spring 2024 Town Meeting Articles (votes expected)
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted favorable action on Article 2.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted favorable action on Article 2. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted favorable action on Article 3.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted favorable action on Article 3. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Refer Article 14 back to petitioner
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to refer Article 14 back to petitioner.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to refer Article 14 back to petitioner. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent items as listed on the March 26 agenda Junior Women’s Club of Walpole to Recreation Programs $500 Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild to Library Materials $100 Request of WHS…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the March 26 agenda Junior Women’s Club of Walpole to Recreation Programs $500 Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild to Library Materials $100 Request of WHS Cross Country/Track & Field Booster to hold the Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race on September 2, 2024 Request of Janice Barczys to hold an OPR Fun Run Fundraiser on May 4, 2024 from 9-10am Request of Norfolk County Agricultural School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on May 30, 2024 from 4-9pm Stadium Event Parking Lot License Renewal at 26 Water St., 55 Water St., 1928 Washington St., 70 Shufelt Rd., 10 Willow St., 9 Water St., 1887 Washington St., 1 Willow St., 54 Water St., 44 Water St., 49 Summer St., 14 Shufelt Rd., 11 Shufelt Rd., 6 Shufelt Rd., 80 Summer St., 2 Shufelt Rd.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the March 26 agenda Junior Women’s Club of Walpole to Recreation Programs $500 Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild to Library Materials $100 Request of WHS Cross Country/Track & Field Booster to hold the Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race on September 2, 2024 Request of Janice Barczys to hold an OPR Fun Run Fundraiser on May 4, 2024 from 9-10am Request of Norfolk County Agricultural School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on May 30, 2024 from 4-9pm Stadium Event Parking Lot License Renewal at 26 Water St., 55 Water St., 1928 Washington St., 70 Shufelt Rd., 10 Willow St., 9 Water St., 1887 Washington St., 1 Willow St., 54 Water St., 44 Water St., 49 Summer St., 14 Shufelt Rd., 11 Shufelt Rd., 6 Shufelt Rd., 80 Summer St., 2 Shufelt Rd. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
MWRA Connection
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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