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November 12, 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
Award Bid/Contract 2025-07 Valuation Services to Real Estate Consultants, Inc
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to award Bid/Contract 2025-07 Valuation Services to Real Estate Consultants, Inc.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to award Bid/Contract 2025-07 Valuation Services to Real Estate Consultants, Inc. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Open the public hearing
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to open the public hearing. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Close the public hearing
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to close the public hearing. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Adopt a shift of 1.3000 with a Residential Factor of 0.9620 for Fiscal Year 2025
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to adopt a shift of 1.3000 with a Residential Factor of 0.9620 for Fiscal Year 2025.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to adopt a shift of 1.3000 with a Residential Factor of 0.9620 for Fiscal Year 2025. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit the results of this hearing on behalf of the Select Board to the Massachusetts Division of Local Services Gateway System
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to submit the results of this hearing on behalf of the Select Board to the Massachusetts Division of Local Services Gateway System.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to submit the results of this hearing on behalf of the Select Board to the Massachusetts Division of Local Services Gateway System. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Expand the maximum amount a qualified volunteer can earn from $1,500 to $2,000 in property tax relief
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to expand the maximum amount a qualified volunteer can earn from $1,500 to $2,000 in property tax relief.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to expand the maximum amount a qualified volunteer can earn from $1,500 to $2,000 in property tax relief. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
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, and the petition submitted by all the owners of lots abutting…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, 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, and the petition submitted by all the owners of lots abutting Eastland Circle to amend the prior assessment made by the Select Board on October 8, 2024 to now assess roadway betterments for the improvements made to Eastland Circle equally among said lot owners, as 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 Clerk Gallivan, 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, and the petition submitted by all the owners of lots abutting Eastland Circle to amend the prior assessment made by the Select Board on October 8, 2024 to now assess roadway betterments for the improvements made to Eastland Circle equally among said lot owners, as 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 (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Open the public hearing
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to open the public hearing. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Close the public hearing
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted close the public hearing. Motion Passed (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Approve the transfer of the on premise all alcoholic beverage license from 204 Partners, Inc. to 202-204 Wash Operating LLC
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the transfer of the on premise all alcoholic beverage license from 204 Partners, Inc. to 202-204 Wash Operating LLC.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the transfer of the on premise all alcoholic beverage license from 204 Partners, Inc. to 202-204 Wash Operating LLC. Motion Passed (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Approve request of The 204 Washington for a Common Victualler License at 204 Washington Street
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve request of The 204 Washington for a Common Victualler License at 204 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve request of The 204 Washington for a Common Victualler License at 204 Washington Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Appoint Jennifer LaFleur to the Veterans Service Committee
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint Jennifer LaFleur to the Veterans Service Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to appoint Jennifer LaFleur to the Veterans Service Committee. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Vote NSTAR ELECTIC COMPANY Grant of Location Request
Approve request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for grant of location to relocate one existing pole #12/29 within the town layout of High Plain Street
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted approve request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for grant of location to relocate one existing pole #12/29 within the town layout of High Plain Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted approve request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY for grant of location to relocate one existing pole #12/29 within the town layout of High Plain Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Set the security bond at $40,000 for work to be conducted within the public way at 979 Main Street
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to set the security bond at $40,000 for work to be conducted within the public way at 979 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to set the security bond at $40,000 for work to be conducted within the public way at 979 Main Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Discussion & Vote on FY26 Living Adjustments - Salary Schedule
Approve the FY26 salary schedule
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the FY26 salary schedule.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the FY26 salary schedule. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Sign the contract with AFSCME AFL-CIO State Council 93, Local 1957, Department of Public Works
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted sign the contract with AFSCME AFL-CIO State Council 93, Local 1957, Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted sign the contract with AFSCME AFL-CIO State Council 93, Local 1957, Department of Public Works. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Open the Spring 2025 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on January 21, 2025
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to open the Spring 2025 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on January 21, 2025.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to open the Spring 2025 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on January 21, 2025. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent items as listed on the November 12 agenda Junior Women’s Club of Walpole to Veterans Gifts $250 Janice McCabe to Hometown Hero Program $50 Various Donors to 300th…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the November 12 agenda Junior Women’s Club of Walpole to Veterans Gifts $250 Janice McCabe to Hometown Hero Program $50 Various Donors to 300th Celebration Donations $140 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $65.97 Mary Nolfi in honor of Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Joanne Ciannavei in honor of Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Dennis Debaggis in honor of Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Christina Manocchio Bannon in honor of Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Gloria Denneen in honor of Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Roger Trahan in honor in Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Friends of Walpole Elders Inc. to Friends of COA $1,000 Request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field for parking on November 27, 2024 from 7am-12pm Request of Apple New England LLC dba Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar for Change of Manager to Janet Irene Lamountain Request of Fancy That, 272 Main Street for a One Day Live Entertainment Permit on December 1, 2024 from noon- 4pm Request of Lisa DeMaio to use Adams Farm on June 22, 2025 from noon-8pm Accept the resignation of Wayne Ellis from the Adams Farm Committee Request of Walpole Chamber of Commerce to hold the annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 30, 2024
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the November 12 agenda Junior Women’s Club of Walpole to Veterans Gifts $250 Janice McCabe to Hometown Hero Program $50 Various Donors to 300th Celebration Donations $140 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $65.97 Mary Nolfi in honor of Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Joanne Ciannavei in honor of Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Dennis Debaggis in honor of Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Christina Manocchio Bannon in honor of Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Gloria Denneen in honor of Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Roger Trahan in honor in Nina Chambers to COA Gifts $50 Friends of Walpole Elders Inc. to Friends of COA $1,000 Request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field for parking on November 27, 2024 from 7am-12pm Request of Apple New England LLC dba Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar for Change of Manager to Janet Irene Lamountain Request of Fancy That, 272 Main Street for a One Day Live Entertainment Permit on December 1, 2024 from noon- 4pm Request of Lisa DeMaio to use Adams Farm on June 22, 2025 from noon-8pm Accept the resignation of Wayne Ellis from the Adams Farm Committee Request of Walpole Chamber of Commerce to hold the annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 30, 2024 Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Accept the resignation of Wayne Ellis from the Adams Farm Committee
Approve the Minutes of October 22, 2024 as present
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Minutes of October 22, 2024 as present.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Minutes of October 22, 2024 as present. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Next Meeting
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:05pm
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:05pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:05pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, 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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