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June 17, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James O’Neil, Mark Gallivan, Allyson Hamilton
Absent: Glenn Maffei, Benjamin Barrett
Every vote, in order
Vote Bid/Contract Awards:
Award 2025-13 Stormwater Improvements to Ramco Survey Stake Co. Inc
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to award 2025-13 Stormwater Improvements to Ramco Survey Stake Co. Inc.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to award 2025-13 Stormwater Improvements to Ramco Survey Stake Co. Inc. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Award 2025-16 Elm Street Roof Replacement to Triumph Roofing Inc
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to award 2025-16 Elm Street Roof Replacement to Triumph Roofing Inc.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to award 2025-16 Elm Street Roof Replacement to Triumph Roofing Inc. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of the Conservation Commission to use $15,000 from the Wetlands Protection Filing Fee Account for staff hours
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of the Conservation Commission to use $15,000 from the Wetlands Protection Filing Fee Account for staff hours.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of the Conservation Commission to use $15,000 from the Wetlands Protection Filing Fee Account for staff hours. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of the DPW Director to release $5,000 from Perpetual Care Funds to cover costs associated with the removal of two trees from Terrace Hill Cemetery
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of the DPW Director to release $5,000 from Perpetual Care Funds to cover costs associated with the removal of two trees from Terrace Hill Cemetery.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of the DPW Director to release $5,000 from Perpetual Care Funds to cover costs associated with the removal of two trees from Terrace Hill Cemetery. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Release the letter of credit issued by Walpole Cooperative being held for work within the public way at 979 Main Street
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to release the letter of credit issued by Walpole Cooperative being held for work within the public way at 979 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to release the letter of credit issued by Walpole Cooperative being held for work within the public way at 979 Main Street. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Open the Fall 2025 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on August 19, 2025
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to open the Fall 2025 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on August 19, 2025.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to open the Fall 2025 Town Meeting Warrant and close it on August 19, 2025. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Flash Tour Transportation LLC for permission to operate within the boundaries of Walpole and send a letter to Mass Port Authority stating that the Town has no private livery…
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Flash Tour Transportation LLC for permission to operate within the boundaries of Walpole and send a letter to Mass Port Authority stating that the Town has no private livery requirements and no objections to Flash Tour Transportation LLC operating within.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Flash Tour Transportation LLC for permission to operate within the boundaries of Walpole and send a letter to Mass Port Authority stating that the Town has no private livery requirements and no objections to Flash Tour Transportation LLC operating within. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approved the consent items as listed on the June 17 agenda
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approved the consent items as listed on the June 17 agenda Tyler Forgeron to Hometown Hero Program $100 Judy Lipsky to COA Gifts $28 Lucille Abdelahad to COA Gifts $100 Pool Players to COA Gifts Pool Table Expenses $118 Sharon Credit Union to Cultural Council Gifts $250 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes $145 Patricia Ciavattone in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $25 Lorraine & Skip Anusewicz in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $50 Carl & Gail Weinstein in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $100 Lorraine Wiersma in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $100 Eileen Button in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $100 Harland & Barbara Cook in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $100 Junior Women’s Club Walpole to COA Gifts $600 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth $435 Request of the Cultural Council to increase their membership from 9 to 11 Appoint Keith Spangler as an Associate Member of the Board of Health Request of Christopher Eynatian for a One Day Entertainment Permit at 4 Ginley Road on June 28, 2025 from 6-9pm Request of Clodagh Drummey for a Block Party on Hale Road on June 28, 2025 from 2-9pm Request to of Paul Clerici to hold 25th Annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk on November 8, 2025 from 9:30am- 1pm in the area of Stone Street Request of Neponset Valley Progressive to Use Adams Farm on July 20, 2025 from 4-8pm
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approved the consent items as listed on the June 17 agenda Tyler Forgeron to Hometown Hero Program $100 Judy Lipsky to COA Gifts $28 Lucille Abdelahad to COA Gifts $100 Pool Players to COA Gifts Pool Table Expenses $118 Sharon Credit Union to Cultural Council Gifts $250 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes $145 Patricia Ciavattone in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $25 Lorraine & Skip Anusewicz in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $50 Carl & Gail Weinstein in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $100 Lorraine Wiersma in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $100 Eileen Button in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $100 Harland & Barbara Cook in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $100 Junior Women’s Club Walpole to COA Gifts $600 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth $435 Request of the Cultural Council to increase their membership from 9 to 11 Appoint Keith Spangler as an Associate Member of the Board of Health Request of Christopher Eynatian for a One Day Entertainment Permit at 4 Ginley Road on June 28, 2025 from 6-9pm Request of Clodagh Drummey for a Block Party on Hale Road on June 28, 2025 from 2-9pm Request to of Paul Clerici to hold 25th Annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk on November 8, 2025 from 9:30am- 1pm in the area of Stone Street Request of Neponset Valley Progressive to Use Adams Farm on July 20, 2025 from 4-8pm Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve the Minutes of May 13 & May 21, 2025 as presented
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Minutes of May 13 & May 21, 2025 as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Minutes of May 13 & May 21, 2025 as presented. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:11 pm
On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:11 pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:11 pm. Motion Passed (3-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
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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