MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 30, 2026
10 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
Discussion occurred among the Select Board members regarding abandoning the full connection application in favor
Withdraw from the interbasin application
Motion to withdraw from the interbasin application was made by Select Board Member Barrett and seconded by Vice Chair Maffei. The
From the minutes
“Motion to withdraw from the interbasin application was made by Select Board Member Barrett and seconded by Vice Chair Maffei. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Maffei)
Project, with a base bid of $96,936 to Maco Electric, Inc. He noted the project had previously gone out to bid but
Award Contract 2026-08A to Maco Electric, Inc. and to further authorize the Town Administrator to sign and execute the construction contract and all associated documents
Motion to award Contract 2026-08A to Maco Electric, Inc. and to further authorize the Town Administrator to sign and execute the construction contract and all associated documents was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to award Contract 2026-08A to Maco Electric, Inc. and to further authorize the Town Administrator to sign and execute the construction contract and all associated documents was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Three bids were received. The Town Administrator recommended award to Ricciardi Brothers, Inc. as the lowest
Award Contract 2026-09A to Ricciardi Brothers, Inc
Motion to award Contract 2026-09A to Ricciardi Brothers, Inc. was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to award Contract 2026-09A to Ricciardi Brothers, Inc. was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Award Contract 2026-15 to HydroUtilities, LLC
Motion to award Contract 2026-15 to HydroUtilities, LLC was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to award Contract 2026-15 to HydroUtilities, LLC was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
The Town Administrator recommended award to HydroUtilities, LLC of Westford, as the lower bidder, with a total
Award Contract 2026-17 to Superior Sealcoat in the amount of $62,370
Motion to award Contract 2026-17 to Superior Sealcoat in the amount of $62,370 was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to award Contract 2026-17 to Superior Sealcoat in the amount of $62,370 was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Award Contract 2026-18 to K5 Corporation of Rockland in the amount of $106,222.50
Motion to award Contract 2026-18 to K5 Corporation of Rockland in the amount of $106,222.50 was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to award Contract 2026-18 to K5 Corporation of Rockland in the amount of $106,222.50 was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Board over a year ago about the transition due to difficulty filling volunteer seats, concerns about cable fee revenue
Sign the extension agreement with the Walpole Media Corporation
Motion to sign the extension agreement with the Walpole Media Corporation was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to sign the extension agreement with the Walpole Media Corporation was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk on November 14, 2026 from 9:30am-
Approve the consent agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda items as listed on the June 30 agenda was made by the Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the consent agenda items as listed on the June 30 agenda was made by the Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 2, 2026 as presented
Motion to approve the minutes of June 2, 2026 as presented was made by the Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the minutes of June 2, 2026 as presented was made by the Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
The Chair declared the board's intention to enter Executive Session pursuant to Purpose 3 — to discuss strategy with
Enter Executive Session for the stated purpose, with the Board adjourning directly from Executive Session
Motion to enter Executive Session for the stated purpose, with the Board adjourning directly from Executive Session, was made by the Chair Hamilton and seconded by Clerk Gallivan. The
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session for the stated purpose, with the Board adjourning directly from Executive Session, was made by the Chair Hamilton and seconded by Clerk Gallivan. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Hamilton, 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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