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September 10, 2024
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James O’Neil, Glenn Maffei, Mark Gallivan, Benjamin Barrett, Allyson Hamilton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Approve request of Director Tocci to hold the Annual Falloween Parade and Events on October 26, 2024 beginning at 10am on Stone Field
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve request of Director Tocci to hold the Annual Falloween Parade and Events on October 26, 2024 beginning at 10am on Stone Field.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve request of Director Tocci to hold the Annual Falloween Parade and Events on October 26, 2024 beginning at 10am on Stone Field. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Appoint Donald Tebeau to the position of Deputy Fire Chief subject to satisfactory completion of background checks, physicals, and firefighter physical ability tests
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint Donald Tebeau to the position of Deputy Fire Chief subject to satisfactory completion of background checks, physicals, and firefighter physical ability tests.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint Donald Tebeau to the position of Deputy Fire Chief subject to satisfactory completion of background checks, physicals, and firefighter physical ability tests. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Appoint candidate Craig Kougias to the position of Firefighter subject to satisfactory completion of background checks, physicals, and firefighter physical ability tests
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint candidate Craig Kougias to the position of Firefighter subject to satisfactory completion of background checks, physicals, and firefighter physical ability tests.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint candidate Craig Kougias to the position of Firefighter subject to satisfactory completion of background checks, physicals, and firefighter physical ability tests. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Appoint candidate Jenna Malone to the position of Provisional Firefighter subject to satisfactory completion of background checks, physicals, and firefighter physical ability tests
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint candidate Jenna Malone to the position of Provisional Firefighter subject to satisfactory completion of background checks, physicals, and firefighter physical ability tests.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint candidate Jenna Malone to the position of Provisional Firefighter subject to satisfactory completion of background checks, physicals, and firefighter physical ability tests. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Agreement
Sign the DPH Public Health Excellence Grant Amended Inter-Municipal Agreement
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to sign the DPH Public Health Excellence Grant Amended Inter-Municipal Agreement.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to sign the DPH Public Health Excellence Grant Amended Inter-Municipal Agreement. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Approve the request to declare approximately 300 yards of excess compost material as surplus
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the request to declare approximately 300 yards of excess compost material as surplus.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the request to declare approximately 300 yards of excess compost material as surplus. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Approve request of 1A Auto Sales LLC to update their Class II License to allow 24 cars to be parked at the property
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve request of 1A Auto Sales LLC to update their Class II License to allow 24 cars to be parked at the property.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve request of 1A Auto Sales LLC to update their Class II License to allow 24 cars to be parked at the property. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Vote to sign the Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Sign the Fall Town Meeting Warrant
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to sign the Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to sign the Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Recommend favorable action on Article 2 Salary Schedule & Amendments to Personnel Bylaws
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 2 Salary Schedule & Amendments to Personnel Bylaws.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 2 Salary Schedule & Amendments to Personnel Bylaws. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3 FY25 Budget Adjustment
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 3 FY25 Budget Adjustment.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 3 FY25 Budget Adjustment. Motion Passed (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4 DPW Contract
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 4 DPW Contract.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 4 DPW Contract. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5 OPEB
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 5 OPEB.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 5 OPEB. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Recommend favorable action on Article 6 Stabilization Fund
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 6 Stabilization Fund.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 6 Stabilization Fund. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Recommend favorable action on Article 7 Capital Stabilization Fund
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 7 Capital Stabilization Fund.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 7 Capital Stabilization Fund. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Recommend favorable action on Article 8 Facilities Capital Stabilization Fun
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 8 Facilities Capital Stabilization Fun.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 8 Facilities Capital Stabilization Fun. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Recommend favorable action on Article 11
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 11.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted favorable action on Article 11. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent items as listed on the September 10 agenda except for the public rosary request as an alternate date needs to be provided Walmart to WPD Community Policing $209.87 Maureen…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the September 10 agenda except for the public rosary request as an alternate date needs to be provided Walmart to WPD Community Policing $209.87 Maureen Groden to Veterans Gift Account $100 Zip Trip Donations to Veterans Gift Account $123 Various Donors to 300 Anniversary Celebrations $6,447 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $233 Accept the resignation of Robert Fitzgerald from the Zoning Board of Appeals Reappointment of Kristen Syrek to Walpole Media Corporation Request of 3 Shufelt Road for a Stadium Event Parking Lot License with 6 spaces Request of Walpole Mall for a One Day Entertainment License on September 28, 2024 from 11am-4pm at 90 Providence Highway Request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on October 6, 2024 from 9am-5pm Request of Bike to the Beach for Autism to use town roads on Saturday, September 28, 2024 for a charity-cycling event Request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on October 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2024
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the September 10 agenda except for the public rosary request as an alternate date needs to be provided Walmart to WPD Community Policing $209.87 Maureen Groden to Veterans Gift Account $100 Zip Trip Donations to Veterans Gift Account $123 Various Donors to 300 Anniversary Celebrations $6,447 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $233 Accept the resignation of Robert Fitzgerald from the Zoning Board of Appeals Reappointment of Kristen Syrek to Walpole Media Corporation Request of 3 Shufelt Road for a Stadium Event Parking Lot License with 6 spaces Request of Walpole Mall for a One Day Entertainment License on September 28, 2024 from 11am-4pm at 90 Providence Highway Request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on October 6, 2024 from 9am-5pm Request of Bike to the Beach for Autism to use town roads on Saturday, September 28, 2024 for a charity-cycling event Request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on October 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2024 Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Providence Highway
Approve the Minutes of August 20, 2024 as presented
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Minutes of August 20, 2024 as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Minutes of August 20, 2024 as presented. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Executive Session
Enter executive session for the purposes stated by the Chair, with the Board not returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to enter executive session for the purposes stated by the Chair, with the Board not returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to enter executive session for the purposes stated by the Chair, with the Board not returning to open session at the conclusion of the executive session. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:16pm
On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:16pm.
From the minutes
“on motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:16pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, 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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