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October 7, 2025
6 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
Town Administrator Johnson explained that he had met with Rick and Jimmy on-site at Terrace Hill Cemetery a
Release $16,800 from perpetual care funds to purchase and install a third columbarium for Terrace Hill Cemetery
Motion by Clerk Maffei to release $16,800 from perpetual care funds to purchase and install a third columbarium for Terrace Hill Cemetery. Seconded by Board member Gallivan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to release $16,800 from perpetual care funds to purchase and install a third columbarium for Terrace Hill Cemetery. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. Motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Update the cemetery rules and regulations as outlined in the memo dated October 1, 2025
Motion by Clerk Maffei to update the cemetery rules and regulations as outlined in the memo dated October 1, 2025. Seconded by Board member Gallivan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to update the cemetery rules and regulations as outlined in the memo dated October 1, 2025. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. Motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
The Chair emphasized that there was no evidence to suggest the Select Board discussed or met outside properly
In light of its discussion of the OML complaint filed by Mr Mishra, the fact that the OML is not applicable to the Town Administrator whose responsibility it is to prepare a draft warrant and…
Motion by Clerk Maffei that in light of its discussion of the OML complaint filed by Mr. Mishra, the fact that the OML is not applicable to the Town Administrator whose responsibility it is to prepare a draft warrant and present it to the Select Board for its action, and that the Board did not meet outside of September 9, 2025 meeting to consider or act upon the draft warrant, no violation of the OML occurred. The Board authorizes the Town Administrator to work with KP Law to prepare and file a response to the complaint consistent with the Board's findings and to send the same to the Attorney General and the complainant. Seconded by Board member Gallivan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei that in light of its discussion of the OML complaint filed by Mr. Mishra, the fact that the OML is not applicable to the Town Administrator whose responsibility it is to prepare a draft warrant and present it to the Select Board for its action, and that the Board did not meet outside of September 9, 2025 meeting to consider or act upon the draft warrant, no violation of the OML occurred. The Board authorizes the Town Administrator to work with KP Law to prepare and file a response to the complaint consistent with the Board's findings and to send the same to the Attorney General and the complainant. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. Motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Request of Janice Pascone for a One Day Entertainment Permit at Walpole Mall October 28, 2025 from 4:30-6:30pm
Approve the consent items as listed on the October 7 agenda
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the consent items as listed on the October 7 agenda. Seconded by Board member Gallivan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the consent items as listed on the October 7 agenda. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. Motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of September 23, 2025 as presented
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the minutes of September 23, 2025 as presented. Seconded by Board member Gallivan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the minutes of September 23, 2025 as presented. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. Motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Town Administrator Johnson reported that:
Adjourn the meeting at 7:31pm
Motion by Clerk Maffei moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:31pm. Seconded by Board member Gallivan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:31pm. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. Motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, 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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