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May 14, 2024
14 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
Introduction and Vote to appoint Dina Walsh as the Animal Control Officer
Appoint Dina Walsh as the Animal Control Officer effective June 3, 2024
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Dina Walsh as the Animal Control Officer effective June 3, 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to appoint Dina Walsh as the Animal Control Officer effective June 3, 2024. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of Vincenzo’s Italian Deli for a Common Victualler License to operate at 975 Main Street, subject to the application receiving final inspections from the Building and Health…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Vincenzo’s Italian Deli for a Common Victualler License to operate at 975 Main Street, subject to the application receiving final inspections from the Building and Health Departments.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Vincenzo’s Italian Deli for a Common Victualler License to operate at 975 Main Street, subject to the application receiving final inspections from the Building and Health Departments. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of Heliopolis Automotive for a Class II Dealer License at 24 Production Road
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Heliopolis Automotive for a Class II Dealer License at 24 Production Road.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of Heliopolis Automotive for a Class II Dealer License at 24 Production Road. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Town Clerk Elizabeth Gaffey
Set the hours for the 2024 Annual Town Election to 8am-5pm
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to set the hours for the 2024 Annual Town Election to 8am-5pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to set the hours for the 2024 Annual Town Election to 8am-5pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Sign the 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to sign the 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to sign the 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
New Business
The Select Board approved the power purchase agreements and lease agreements with Solect Energy for the installation of solar photovoltaic facilities at the Fisher School, Old Post Road School…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted that the Select Board approved the power purchase agreements and lease agreements with Solect Energy for the installation of solar photovoltaic facilities at the Fisher School, Old Post Road School and Robbins Road parking lot and authorize the Town Administrator to sign such agreements.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted that the Select Board approved the power purchase agreements and lease agreements with Solect Energy for the installation of solar photovoltaic facilities at the Fisher School, Old Post Road School and Robbins Road parking lot and authorize the Town Administrator to sign such agreements. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of IT Director Donovan to use $25,000 from the PEG Technology & Infrastructure Fund for service to the kennel on Norfolk Street
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of IT Director Donovan to use $25,000 from the PEG Technology & Infrastructure Fund for service to the kennel on Norfolk Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve request of IT Director Donovan to use $25,000 from the PEG Technology & Infrastructure Fund for service to the kennel on Norfolk Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Vote requests of Sewer & Water Superintendent Gustafson
Declare fourteen cabins at Jarvis Farm as surplus
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to declare fourteen cabins at Jarvis Farm as surplus.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to declare fourteen cabins at Jarvis Farm as surplus. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Mass Clean Water Trust Grant Application
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Mass Clean Water Trust Grant Application.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Mass Clean Water Trust Grant Application. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Award Bid/Contract 2024-17 to DeMelo Construction Services Corporation
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to award Bid/Contract 2024-17 to DeMelo Construction Services Corporation.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to award Bid/Contract 2024-17 to DeMelo Construction Services Corporation. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to carry out reserve fund and/or interdepartmental transfers
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to carry out reserve fund and/or interdepartmental transfers.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to carry out reserve fund and/or interdepartmental transfers. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent items as listed on the May 14 agenda Leader Bank to 300th Anniversary $1,000 Sharon & Crescent United Credit Union to Cultural Council Gifts $250 Dedham Savings to Cultural…
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the May 14 agenda Leader Bank to 300th Anniversary $1,000 Sharon & Crescent United Credit Union to Cultural Council Gifts $250 Dedham Savings to Cultural Council Gifts $500 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $60 Law Office of Justin P. Puhlick to Recreation Fields Maintenance $1,000 Benchmark, New Pond Village to Recreation Community Events $2,500 Mildred Gulinello to Library Gifts $50 Request of Joy Roco to use the Town Common on June 1, 2024 from 12-1pm for a public rosary Request of Kristina Jacobsen for a Block Party on June 22, 2024 from 3-11pm on Francis Road and cul-de-sac of Ginley Road Sign LLA Certification for outdoor dining at Kosmos, Tessie’s & Raven’s Nest Accept the resignation of Sharon Wood from the Cultural Council Request of Texas Roadhouse for Change of Manager from Tristan Gaffny to Deanna Mattie Moresco Request of Boylston Schul-Verein for Change of Officers Request of Barbara MacCallum for a One Day Entertainment Permit on June 29, 2024 from 12-7pm at 499 Lincoln Road
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the May 14 agenda Leader Bank to 300th Anniversary $1,000 Sharon & Crescent United Credit Union to Cultural Council Gifts $250 Dedham Savings to Cultural Council Gifts $500 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $60 Law Office of Justin P. Puhlick to Recreation Fields Maintenance $1,000 Benchmark, New Pond Village to Recreation Community Events $2,500 Mildred Gulinello to Library Gifts $50 Request of Joy Roco to use the Town Common on June 1, 2024 from 12-1pm for a public rosary Request of Kristina Jacobsen for a Block Party on June 22, 2024 from 3-11pm on Francis Road and cul-de-sac of Ginley Road Sign LLA Certification for outdoor dining at Kosmos, Tessie’s & Raven’s Nest Accept the resignation of Sharon Wood from the Cultural Council Request of Texas Roadhouse for Change of Manager from Tristan Gaffny to Deanna Mattie Moresco Request of Boylston Schul-Verein for Change of Officers Request of Barbara MacCallum for a One Day Entertainment Permit on June 29, 2024 from 12-7pm at 499 Lincoln Road Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Request of Boylston Schul-Verein for Change of Officers
Approve the Minutes of November 28, 2023 (joint meeting), January 18, 2024 (joint meeting), April 9 & 23, 2024 as presented
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of November 28, 2023 (joint meeting), January 18, 2024 (joint meeting), April 9 & 23, 2024 as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of November 28, 2023 (joint meeting), January 18, 2024 (joint meeting), April 9 & 23, 2024 as presented. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Fall Town Meeting
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:58pm
On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:58pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:58pm. 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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