MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
September 1, 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 Meeting. He reported successful negotiations with the clerical union, police officers union, and library
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement for Local 155 Police, Local 1957 Library Employees, and Local 1957 Town Hall Clerical Employees for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
Motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement for Local 155 Police, Local 1957 Library Employees, and Local 1957 Town Hall Clerical Employees for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement for Local 155 Police, Local 1957 Library Employees, and Local 1957 Town Hall Clerical Employees for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Lieutenant Becker addressed the Board, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and acknowledging his family and
Appoint Lieutenant Brian Becker as Deputy Chief of Police
Motion to appoint Lieutenant Brian Becker as Deputy Chief of Police was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Lieutenant Brian Becker as Deputy Chief of Police was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Walpole was asked to serve as the lead community in negotiations among 33 other municipalities, with KP Law
Approve and sign the Solid Waste Intermunicipal Agreement
Motion to approve and sign the Solid Waste Intermunicipal Agreement was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign the Solid Waste Intermunicipal Agreement was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Committee had met the previous evening and that the warrant contains only nine articles, making for a brief Town
Sign the 2026 Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Motion to sign the 2026 Fall Town Meeting Warrant was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Vice Chair Maffei. The
From the minutes
“Motion to sign the 2026 Fall Town Meeting Warrant was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Vice Chair Maffei. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Maffei)
Article 9 – Revolving Funds: Three revolving fund limits were proposed for increase — Council on Aging programs,
Recommend favorable action on Article 3 (OPEB)
Motion for favorable action on Article 3 (OPEB) was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion for favorable action on Article 3 (OPEB) was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4 (Stabilization Funds)
Motion for favorable action on Article 4 (Stabilization Funds) was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion for favorable action on Article 4 (Stabilization Funds) was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Recommend favorable action on Article 6 (FY27 Sewer and Water Budgets)
Motion for favorable action on Article 6 (FY27 Sewer and Water Budgets) was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion for favorable action on Article 6 (FY27 Sewer and Water Budgets) was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Recommend favorable action on Article 9 (Revolving Funds)
Motion for favorable action on Article 9 (Revolving Funds) was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion for favorable action on Article 9 (Revolving Funds) was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Recommend no action on Article 2 (FY27 Budget Adjustments)
Motion for no action on Article 2 (FY27 Budget Adjustments) was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion for no action on Article 2 (FY27 Budget Adjustments) was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda items as listed on the September 1 agenda was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the consent agenda items as listed on the September 1 agenda was made by 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 August 11, 2026, as presented
Motion to approve the Minutes of August 11, 2026, as presented, was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board Member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Minutes of August 11, 2026, as presented, was made by Clerk Gallivan and seconded by Board Member O’Neil. The motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Recycling that afternoon, designated for the downtown lighting project. He noted this is approximately the third such
Adjourn at 7:55pm
Motion by Clerk Gallivan to adjourn at 7:55pm, seconded by Board member O’Neil. The
From the minutes
“Motion by Clerk Gallivan to adjourn at 7:55pm, seconded by Board member O’Neil. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
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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