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October 8, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James O’Neil, Glenn Maffei, Benjamin Barrett, Allyson Hamilton
Absent: Mark Gallivan
Every vote, in order
Pool Table at 499 Lincoln Road
Open the public hearing
On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to open the public hearing. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Continue the public hearing until October 22
On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to continue the public hearing until October 22.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to continue the public hearing until October 22. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Vote Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Brian Leary to the position of Constable
On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint Brian Leary to the position of Constable.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint Brian Leary to the position of Constable. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Barrett)
Promote Mark Major to a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to promote Mark Major to a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to promote Mark Major to a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
New Business
Approve the Bench Dedication Policy and add to the Select Board Policies and Procedures and authorize the Town Administrator to determine price schedule
On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Bench Dedication Policy and add to the Select Board Policies and Procedures and authorize the Town Administrator to determine price schedule.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Bench Dedication Policy and add to the Select Board Policies and Procedures and authorize the Town Administrator to determine price schedule. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Create the MCI Walpole Advisory Board with Membership and Charge listed in the meeting packet
On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to create the MCI Walpole Advisory Board with Membership and Charge listed in the meeting packet.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to create the MCI Walpole Advisory Board with Membership and Charge listed in the meeting packet. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Discussion and Vote to sign Street Betterment Assessment Order for Eastland Circle
Pursuant to the vote under Article 32 of the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting, Chapter 433 of the Town’s Bylaws, and GL c. 80, to assess roadway betterments for the improvements made to Eastland…
On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted that pursuant to the vote under Article 32 of the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting, Chapter 433 of the Town’s Bylaws, and GL c. 80, to assess roadway betterments for the improvements made to Eastland Circle, a private way, to the owners abutting said way and in the amounts set forth in the Betterment Assessment Order, to execute and record said Order, and to certify said amounts to the Board of Assessors for commitment to the Tax Collector.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted that pursuant to the vote under Article 32 of the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting, Chapter 433 of the Town’s Bylaws, and GL c. 80, to assess roadway betterments for the improvements made to Eastland Circle, a private way, to the owners abutting said way and in the amounts set forth in the Betterment Assessment Order, to execute and record said Order, and to certify said amounts to the Board of Assessors for commitment to the Tax Collector. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent items as listed on the October 08 agenda Catherine Belkman to Hometown Hero Banner Program $75 Multiple Donors to Night Before the 4th $261 Various Donors to 300th…
On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the October 08 agenda Catherine Belkman to Hometown Hero Banner Program $75 Multiple Donors to Night Before the 4th $261 Various Donors to 300th Celebrations $500 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $68 Dedham Savings to INTERFACE Referral Gift Account $2,000 Walpole Co-Operative Bank to INTERFACE Referral Gift Account $8,000 Request of Veterans Agent Ian Rogers to use the Town Common on November 11, 2024 for Veterans Day Observance Vote to sign the November 5, 2024 State Election Warrant Accept the resignation of Richard McCarthy from the Veteran Services Committee Appoint Julie Mansen as an Associate Member of the Recreation Committee Appoint Karen Carter as a Member of the Cultural Council Appoint Harry Brousaides to the Economic Development Commission Appoint Mike Mansen as an Associate Member to the Town Forest Committee Request of Michelle Fellini to hold a Block Party on a portion of Clapp Street on October 26, 2024 from 3-11pm Request of Castle Island to use Adams Farm on November 16, 2024 from 8am-4pm for a trail run fundraiser
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the October 08 agenda Catherine Belkman to Hometown Hero Banner Program $75 Multiple Donors to Night Before the 4th $261 Various Donors to 300th Celebrations $500 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $68 Dedham Savings to INTERFACE Referral Gift Account $2,000 Walpole Co-Operative Bank to INTERFACE Referral Gift Account $8,000 Request of Veterans Agent Ian Rogers to use the Town Common on November 11, 2024 for Veterans Day Observance Vote to sign the November 5, 2024 State Election Warrant Accept the resignation of Richard McCarthy from the Veteran Services Committee Appoint Julie Mansen as an Associate Member of the Recreation Committee Appoint Karen Carter as a Member of the Cultural Council Appoint Harry Brousaides to the Economic Development Commission Appoint Mike Mansen as an Associate Member to the Town Forest Committee Request of Michelle Fellini to hold a Block Party on a portion of Clapp Street on October 26, 2024 from 3-11pm Request of Castle Island to use Adams Farm on November 16, 2024 from 8am-4pm for a trail run fundraiser Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Appoint Mike Mansen as an Associate Member to the Town Forest Committee
Approve the Minutes of September 24, 2024 as presented
On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Minutes of September 24, 2024 as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Minutes of September 24, 2024 as presented. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
Middle School Ribbon Cutting
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30pm
On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Hamilton, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30pm. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Barrett)
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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