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January 6, 2026
7 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
Steve Maio introduced himself to the Board, stating that he has been with the town for almost 9 years. Prior to that,
Ratify the appointment of Steve Maio as Tree Warden
Motion by Clerk Maffei, to ratify the appointment of Steve Maio as Tree Warden, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei, to ratify the appointment of Steve Maio as Tree Warden, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Jim recommended favorable action on the bid contract for sewer system improvements in the amount of $798,041.20
Award Bid/Contract 2026-07 Sewer System Improvements to National Water Main Cleaning Company
Motion by Clerk Maffei to award Bid/Contract 2026-07 Sewer System Improvements to National Water Main Cleaning Company, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to award Bid/Contract 2026-07 Sewer System Improvements to National Water Main Cleaning Company, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Vote request of DPW Director Mattson to declare various vehicles as surplus
Approve the request of the DPW Director to declare the vehicles outlined in the memo dated December 3, 2025, as surplus
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the request of the DPW Director to declare the vehicles outlined in the memo dated December 3, 2025, as surplus, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the request of the DPW Director to declare the vehicles outlined in the memo dated December 3, 2025, as surplus, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Extend the closing of the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant until January 20, 2026
Motion by Clerk Maffei to extend the closing of the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant until January 20, 2026, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to extend the closing of the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant until January 20, 2026, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Request of Recreation Director Gordon to hold Walpole Day event and parade on Saturday, May 9, 2026
Approve the consent items as listed on the January 6 agenda
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the consent items as listed on the January 6 agenda, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the consent items as listed on the January 6 agenda, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Minutes
Approve the Minutes of December 2, 2025, as presented
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the Minutes of December 2, 2025, as presented, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the Minutes of December 2, 2025, as presented, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
The Board thanked Jim and the finance team for their work in maintaining the Triple-A bond rating, with Jim noting
Adjourn at 7:25pm
Motion by Clerk Maffei to adjourn at 7:25pm, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to adjourn at 7:25pm, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The 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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