MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 24, 2026
12 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 they had reached agreement with the dispatchers union and
Sign the memorandum of agreement with Walpole Public Safety Dispatchers for the term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
Motion by Clerk Maffei to sign the memorandum of agreement with Walpole Public Safety Dispatchers for the term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to sign the memorandum of agreement with Walpole Public Safety Dispatchers for the term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
February 2025. He conducted a survey of billing rates across multiple communities providing fire-based ambulance
Approve the updated ambulance rates as outlined in the memo from Chief Barry dated February 4, 2026
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the updated ambulance rates as outlined in the memo from Chief Barry dated February 4, 2026. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the updated ambulance rates as outlined in the memo from Chief Barry dated February 4, 2026. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Chief Barry concurred that this site presents the least obstacles and best serves the neighborhoods. Chair Barrett not
The Select Board supports the Station 2 site at Coney Street as outlined in the correspondence of March 17
Motion by Clerk Maffei that the Select Board supports the Station 2 site at Coney Street as outlined in the correspondence of March 17. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei that the Select Board supports the Station 2 site at Coney Street as outlined in the correspondence of March 17. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Town Administrator Johnson explained that they had reached agreement with the dispatchers union and
Sign the memorandum of agreement with Walpole firefighters for the term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
Motion by Clerk Maffei to sign the memorandum of agreement with Walpole firefighters for the term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to sign the memorandum of agreement with Walpole firefighters for the term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Goetz, who has served on the conservation commission in various capacities since 1967 and is not seeking
Approve the list of reappointments as listed in the Select Board meeting packet
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the list of reappointments as listed in the Select Board meeting packet. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the list of reappointments as listed in the Select Board meeting packet. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Chief Barry concurred that this site presents the least obstacles and best serves the neighborhoods. Chair Barrett not
The Select Board reopens the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant for the purpose of inserting the citizen petitions submitted by Alice Susan Lawson and Patrick Fasanello, adequate numbers of…
Motion by Clerk Maffei that the Select Board reopens the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant for the purpose of inserting the citizen petitions submitted by Alice Susan Lawson and Patrick Fasanello, adequate numbers of signatures for which having been received and certified and close the warrant. Seconded by Board member Gallivan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei that the Select Board reopens the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant for the purpose of inserting the citizen petitions submitted by Alice Susan Lawson and Patrick Fasanello, adequate numbers of signatures for which having been received and certified and close the warrant. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. Motion Passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Board member O’Neil emphasized respect for petitioners who invested effort in gathering signatures and drafting
Sign the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant
Motion by Clerk Maffei to sign the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Board member Gallivan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to sign the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. Motion Passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4
Motion by Clerk Maffei to recommend favorable action on Article 4. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to recommend favorable action on Article 4. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Clerk Maffei highlighted the importance of cost considerations, noting that residents should ask about expenses
Approve the supplemental water informational document and direct the Town Administrator to distribute it to various town officials as part of the town meeting materials
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the supplemental water informational document and direct the Town Administrator to distribute it to various town officials as part of the town meeting materials. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the supplemental water informational document and direct the Town Administrator to distribute it to various town officials as part of the town meeting materials. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher Ball Field on June 4, 2026 from 4-9pm
Approve the consent items as listed on the March 24 agenda
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the consent items as listed on the March 24 agenda. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the consent items as listed on the March 24 agenda. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Minutes
Approve the Minutes of March 10, 2026, as presented
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the Minutes of March 10, 2026, as presented. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the Minutes of March 10, 2026, as presented. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Town Administrator Johnson provided several updates:
Adjourn at 8:03pm
Motion by Clerk Maffei to adjourn at 8:03pm, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to adjourn at 8:03pm, 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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