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Benjamin Barrett
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
Ben Barrett
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
On split votes, Barrett voted the same way as…
- James O’Neil91% (10 of 11)
- Mark Gallivan82% (9 of 11)
- Nancy Mackenzie78% (7 of 9)
- David Salvatore8% (1 of 12)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Barrett as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 26 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed
- Jan 21, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 16, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (28)
- Jun 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 9Allow the Chairperson or in his absence the Vice…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to allow the Chairperson or in…Passed 3–1 · Barrett: Yes
June 9, 2020: Allow the Chairperson or in his absence the Vice Chairperson to approve year-end transfers up to $10,000 value
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to allow the Chairperson or in his absence the Vice Chairperson to approve year-end transfers up to $10,000 value seconded by Mr. Gallivan Vote by
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’NeilNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to allow the Chairperson or in his absence the Vice Chairperson to approve year-end transfers up to $10,000 value seconded by Mr. Gallivan Vote by Roll call Mr. Gallivan-Aye, Mr. Salvatore-Nay, Mr. Barrett-Aye, and Mr. O’Neil-Aye (3-1-0) (Mr. Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
May 26Sign the Mylod Field Lease Agreement with Walpole Youth…Motion: MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Mylod Field Lease…Passed 3–1 · Barrett: Yes
May 26, 2020: Sign the Mylod Field Lease Agreement with Walpole Youth Soccer for another 5 years
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Mylod Field Lease Agreement with Walpole Youth Soccer for another 5 years seconded by Mr. Barrett by
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barrett, Mackenzie, O’NeilNo: SalvatoreAbstained: Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Mylod Field Lease Agreement with Walpole Youth Soccer for another 5 years seconded by Mr. Barrett by Roll call Vote Mr. Barrett-Aye, Mr. Salvatore-No, Mrs. Mackenzie-Aye, Mr. Gallivan-Abstained, Mr. O’Neil-Aye, Vote is 3-1-1 (Mr. Salvatore opposed, Mr. Gallivan abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Barrett)
May 26Sign the Town Election Warrant for June 27th 2020Motion: MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Town Election Warrant…Passed 4–1 · Barrett: Yes
May 26, 2020: Sign the Town Election Warrant for June 27th 2020
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Town Election Warrant for June 27th 2020 seconded by Mr. Gallivan Vote by
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Town Election Warrant for June 27th 2020 seconded by Mr. Gallivan Vote by roll call Mrs. Mackenzie-Aye, Mr. Barrett-Aye, Mr. Salvatore-NO, Mr. Gallivan-Aye and Mr. O’Neil-Aye VOTED 4-1-0 (Mr. Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
May 12Hold the Town Election on June 27" 2020Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. to hold the Town Election on June…Passed 3–1 · Barrett: Yes
May 12, 2020: Hold the Town Election on June 27" 2020
MOTION moved by Mr. to hold the Town Election on June 27" 2020, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED by
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’NeilNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. to hold the Town Election on June 27" 2020, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED by roll call Mr. Gallivan-Aye, Mr. Barrett-Aye, Mr. Salvatore- No, Mr, O’Neil-Aye 3-1-0.” (second: Gallivan)
Mar 10Approve of the new ambulance rates as recommended by…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve of the new ambulance…Passed 3–0 · Barrett: Not recorded
March 10, 2020: Approve of the new ambulance rates as recommended by Chief Bailey
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve of the new ambulance rates as recommended by Chief Bailey, seconded by Mr. Barrett
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve of the new ambulance rates as recommended by Chief Bailey, seconded by Mr. Barrett VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Mar 10Approve the Change of Directors for Boylston Schul d/b/a…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the Change of Directors…Passed 3–0 · Barrett: Not recorded
March 10, 2020: Approve the Change of Directors for Boylston Schul d/b/a the German Club
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the Change of Directors for Boylston Schul d/b/a the German Club seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the Change of Directors for Boylston Schul d/b/a the German Club seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Mar 10Approve the request to use Adams Farm for a…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request to use…Passed 3–0 · Barrett: Not recorded
March 10, 2020: Approve the request to use Adams Farm for a wedding on June 27,2020
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request to use Adams Farm for a wedding on June 27,2020 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request to use Adams Farm for a wedding on June 27,2020 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Mar 10Approve the request for a one-day wine and malt…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request for a…Passed 3–0 · Barrett: Not recorded
March 10, 2020: Approve the request for a one-day wine and malt license at Adams farm on June 27, 2020 with police detail present one hour before event and one hour after
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request for a one-day wine and malt license at Adams farm on June 27, 2020 with police detail present one hour before event and one hour after seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request for a one-day wine and malt license at Adams farm on June 27, 2020 with police detail present one hour before event and one hour after seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Mar 10Approve the request from Dany Khoury to operate within…Motion: MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request from Dany…Passed 3–0 · Barrett: Not recorded
March 10, 2020: Approve the request from Dany Khoury to operate within the Town of Walpole’s Boundaries
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request from Dany Khoury to operate within the Town of Walpole’s Boundaries seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (3-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to approve the request from Dany Khoury to operate within the Town of Walpole’s Boundaries seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Feb 25Approve the Change of Manager and Change of Directors…Motion: Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Change of Manager…Passed 4–0 · Barrett: Yes
February 25, 2020: Approve the Change of Manager and Change of Directors for the Italian American Club
Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Change of Manager and Change of Directors for the Italian American Club
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Change of Manager and Change of Directors for the Italian American Club VOTED 4-0-1 (Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie)
Votes with no disagreement (260)
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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