MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 28, 2026
26 recorded votes, 1 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
Public Hearing and Vote request of Flying Boar Restaurant Group LLC dba Flying Boar Pizza & Kitchen for a Wine
Open the public hearing
Motion to open the public hearing was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to open the public hearing was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of Flying Boar Pizza & Kitchen for a Wine & Malt Beverage License at 975 Old Post Road
Motion to approve the request of Flying Boar Pizza & Kitchen for a Wine & Malt Beverage License at 975 Old Post Road was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the request of Flying Boar Pizza & Kitchen for a Wine & Malt Beverage License at 975 Old Post Road was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of Flying Boar Pizza & Kitchen for an Entertainment License with 1 TV and non-live music
Motion to approve the request of Flying Boar Pizza & Kitchen for an Entertainment License with 1 TV and non-live music was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the request of Flying Boar Pizza & Kitchen for an Entertainment License with 1 TV and non-live music was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Jack Fisher, Chair of the Board of Assessors, addressed the Board on behalf of the program, which has been in
Expand the Senior Work-Off Program to 40 slots for seniors and 15 slots for veterans
Motion to expand the Senior Work-Off Program to 40 slots for seniors and 15 slots for veterans was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to expand the Senior Work-Off Program to 40 slots for seniors and 15 slots for veterans was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Kerri McManama, Council of Aging Director, presented the Board with the Council on Aging's mandated five-year
Endorse the updated Council on Aging Board Policy and Procedures
Motion to endorse the updated Council on Aging Board Policy and Procedures was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to endorse the updated Council on Aging Board Policy and Procedures was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Fire Chief Barry introduced six candidates selected to move forward in the department's hiring process, extending
Appoint Kevin Brady to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
Motion to appoint Kevin Brady to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Kevin Brady to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Brian Pendergast was introduced as a candidate with over nine years of experience as a firefighter paramedic, holding
Appoint Brian Pendergast to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
Motion to appoint Brian Pendergast to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Brian Pendergast to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Munson, Massachusetts, before relocating to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and expressed that a desire to be closer to
Appoint Tyler Mullen to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
Motion to appoint Tyler Mullen to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Tyler Mullen to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Appoint James-Andrew Davis to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment requirements
Motion to appoint James-Andrew Davis to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint James-Andrew Davis to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Chair Hamilton made a public disclosure of a professional relationship with a member of Rice's family prior to the
Appoint Evan Rice to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment requirements
Motion to appoint Evan Rice to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Evan Rice to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Tyler Brasil to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
Motion to appoint Tyler Brasil to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Tyler Brasil to the position of Firefighter, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Toll Northeast V Corp. regarding the development at 919 East Street
Motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Toll Northeast V Corp. regarding the development at 919 East Street was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Toll Northeast V Corp. regarding the development at 919 East Street was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Town Administrator Johnson reported that six bids were received for the Boyden School roof replacement project,
Award Bid/Contract 2026-11 for the Boyden School Roof Replacement to Commercial Roofing & Contracting Inc. in the amount of $354,000
Motion to award Bid/Contract 2026-11 for the Boyden School Roof Replacement to Commercial Roofing & Contracting Inc. in the amount of $354,000 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to award Bid/Contract 2026-11 for the Boyden School Roof Replacement to Commercial Roofing & Contracting Inc. in the amount of $354,000 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Vote to renew the Junk Dealer & Junk Collector Licenses
Renew the Junk Dealer and Junk Collector licenses as listed
Motion to renew the Junk Dealer and Junk Collector licenses as listed was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to renew the Junk Dealer and Junk Collector licenses as listed was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Town Administrator Jim reported that the snow and ice account currently carries a negative balance of approximately
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 2 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 2 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Following brief clarification that Article 5 is a contingency budget article that would only be acted upon in the even
Recommend no action on Article 5
Motion to recommend no action on Article 5 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend no action on Article 5 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Town Administrator Jim reported that the snow and ice account currently carries a negative balance of approximately
Recommend favorable action on Article 8
Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 8 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Hamilton, O’NeilNo: Maffei
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 8 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 4-1-0 Clerk Maffei opposed.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 10
Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 10 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 10 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 11
Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 11 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 11 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 12
Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 12 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 12 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 13
Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 13 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend favorable action on Article 13 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Following brief clarification that Article 5 is a contingency budget article that would only be acted upon in the even
Recommend no action on Article 14
Motion to recommend no action on Article 14 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend no action on Article 14 was made by Clerk Maffei and seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Request of IMPACT Martial Arts to use Adams Farm on June 13 from 8am-6pm from a fundraising trail run
Approve the consent items as listed on the April 28 agenda
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the consent items as listed on the April 28 agenda. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the consent items as listed on the April 28 agenda. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
Minutes
Approve the Minutes of March 24, and April 7 2026, as presented
Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the Minutes of March 24, and April 7 2026, as presented. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to approve the Minutes of March 24, and April 7 2026, as presented. Seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Maffei, second: Gallivan)
High School graduate with approximately 15 years of engineering experience. He is scheduled to begin in
Adjourn at 7:37pm
Motion by Clerk Maffei to adjourn at 7:37pm, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Maffei to adjourn at 7:37pm, seconded by Board member Gallivan. The motion carried 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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