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July 15, 2025
10 recorded votes, 4 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
During the meeting:
- Mark Gallivan arrived at 6:14pm.
Every vote, in order
Jim Johnson introduced Lauren Gordon as the new Recreation Director. He mentioned that she had been in the
Ratify the appointment of Lauren Gordon as Recreation Director
Clerk Maffei made a motion to ratify the appointment of Lauren Gordon as Recreation Director. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The
Mark Gallivan arrived at 6:14pm; the count (4-0-0) matches the four members there before he arrived.
From the minutes
“Clerk Maffei made a motion to ratify the appointment of Lauren Gordon as Recreation Director. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Jim presented a request from the DPW Director to release funds from the Perpetual Care Funds for equipment
Approve the request of the Walpole Veterans Service Committee to expand the Hometown Hero Banner program to all three commons as well as the flagpoles on the Memorial Pond Bridge
Clerk Maffei made a motion to approve the request of the Walpole Veterans Service Committee to expand the Hometown Hero Banner program to all three commons as well as the flagpoles on the Memorial Pond Bridge. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The
Mark Gallivan arrived at 6:14pm; the count (4-0-0) matches the four members there before he arrived.
From the minutes
“Clerk Maffei made a motion to approve the request of the Walpole Veterans Service Committee to expand the Hometown Hero Banner program to all three commons as well as the flagpoles on the Memorial Pond Bridge. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Add the flag policy to the Select Board policies and procedures
Clerk Maffei made a motion to add the flag policy to the Select Board policies and procedures. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The
Mark Gallivan arrived at 6:14pm; the count (4-0-0) matches the four members there before he arrived.
From the minutes
“Clerk Maffei made a motion to add the flag policy to the Select Board policies and procedures. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Jim recommended awarding the contract for water main replacement to PJ Hayes Inc., noting that they were the low
Award bid contract 2025-11 to PJ Hayes Inc
Clerk Maffei made a motion to award bid contract 2025-11 to PJ Hayes Inc. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The
Mark Gallivan arrived at 6:14pm; the count (4-0-0) matches the four members there before he arrived.
From the minutes
“Clerk Maffei made a motion to award bid contract 2025-11 to PJ Hayes Inc. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Jim presented a request from the DPW Director to release funds from the Perpetual Care Funds for equipment
Approve the request of DPW director to release $76,750 from the perpetual care funds for the completion of the columbarium project and to purchase several pieces of equipment as outlined in the…
Clerk Maffei made a motion to approve the request of DPW director to release $76,750 from the perpetual care funds for the completion of the columbarium project and to purchase several pieces of equipment as outlined in the memo dated July 8, 2025 for use in the operation and maintenance of the cemeteries. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The
From the minutes
“Clerk Maffei made a motion to approve the request of DPW director to release $76,750 from the perpetual care funds for the completion of the columbarium project and to purchase several pieces of equipment as outlined in the memo dated July 8, 2025 for use in the operation and maintenance of the cemeteries. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve the request of IT director Donovan to use $56,000 from the PEG fund for infrastructure improvements in Walpole
Clerk Maffei made a motion to approve the request of IT director Donovan to use $56,000 from the PEG fund for infrastructure improvements in Walpole. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The
From the minutes
“Clerk Maffei made a motion to approve the request of IT director Donovan to use $56,000 from the PEG fund for infrastructure improvements in Walpole. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Jim presented a request from IT Director Mike Donovan to use $56,000 from the PEG fund for various IT
Appoint treasurer/collector Lisa Sinkus as the parking clerk
Vote to Appoint Treasurer/Collector Lisa Sinkus as the Parking Clerk Clerk Maffei made a motion to appoint treasurer/collector Lisa Sinkus as the parking clerk. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The
From the minutes
“Vote to Appoint Treasurer/Collector Lisa Sinkus as the Parking Clerk Clerk Maffei made a motion to appoint treasurer/collector Lisa Sinkus as the parking clerk. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve the consent items as listed on July 15 agenda
CONSENT AGENDA Clerk Maffei made a motion to approve the consent items as listed on July 15 agenda. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion Patricia Murphy in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $50 Lindalee Redgate in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $50 Linda & Jack Fisher in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $100 Anonymous Donor to COA Gifts $150 First Church of Christ, Scientist to Library Gift Account $100 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth $5,725 Appoint Travis Monnell as a member of the Cultural Council Request of Reed Nixon for a One Day Entertainment Permit at 2 Wompatuck Road on July 26, 2025 from 5-10pm The
From the minutes
“CONSENT AGENDA Clerk Maffei made a motion to approve the consent items as listed on July 15 agenda. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion Patricia Murphy in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $50 Lindalee Redgate in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $50 Linda & Jack Fisher in memory of Dick Quinn to COA Gifts $100 Anonymous Donor to COA Gifts $150 First Church of Christ, Scientist to Library Gift Account $100 Various Donors to Night Before the Fourth $5,725 Appoint Travis Monnell as a member of the Cultural Council Request of Reed Nixon for a One Day Entertainment Permit at 2 Wompatuck Road on July 26, 2025 from 5-10pm The motion passed with a 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Approve the minutes of June 17, 2025 as presented
Minutes Clerk Maffei made a motion to approve the minutes of June 17, 2025 as presented. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The
From the minutes
“Minutes Clerk Maffei made a motion to approve the minutes of June 17, 2025 as presented. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Jim provided several updates:
Adjourn at 7:10pm
Clerk Maffei made a motion to adjourn at 7:10pm. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The
From the minutes
“Clerk Maffei made a motion to adjourn at 7:10pm. Board member O’Neil seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, 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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