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Walpole Member
Benjamin Barrett
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
Ben Barrett
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Barrett voted the same way as…
- Mark Gallivan80% (4 of 5)
- James O’Neil80% (4 of 5)
- Allyson Hamilton20% (1 of 5)
- Glenn Maffei20% (1 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 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.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
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Attendance
At the start of 23 of 26 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 14, 2022 · Joint: Absent
- Aug 2, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (26)
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present (Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:15pm.)
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present (Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:08pm.)
- Nov 14, 2022 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 11Sign the Verizon New England Television Renewal License effective…Motion: On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Barrett: Not recorded
April 11, 2023: Sign the Verizon New England Television Renewal License effective April 30, 2023 for a 5-year term
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign the Verizon New England Television Renewal License effective April 30, 2023 for a 5-year term.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:15pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to sign the Verizon New England Television Renewal License effective April 30, 2023 for a 5-year term. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Apr 11Approve request of VSO Melissa Bingham to use the…Motion: On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Barrett: Not recorded
April 11, 2023: Approve request of VSO Melissa Bingham to use the Town Common on May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day observance and block off a portion of Elm Street from 11am-2pm
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of VSO Melissa Bingham to use the Town Common on May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day observance and block off a portion of Elm Street from 11am-2pm.
Benjamin Barrett arrived at 7:15pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of VSO Melissa Bingham to use the Town Common on May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day observance and block off a portion of Elm Street from 11am-2pm. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Mar 28For Favorable Action on Article 27Motion: On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted…Passed 3–2 · Barrett: Yes
March 28, 2023: For Favorable Action on Article 27
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted for Favorable Action on Article 27.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’NeilNo: Hamilton, Maffei
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted for Favorable Action on Article 27. Motion Passed (3-2-0) (Vice Chair Maffei and Clerk Hamilton opposed).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Mar 28For Favorable Action on Article 28Motion: On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted…Passed 3–2 · Barrett: Yes
March 28, 2023: For Favorable Action on Article 28
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted for Favorable Action on Article 28.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’NeilNo: Hamilton, Maffei
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted for Favorable Action on Article 28. Motion Passed (3-2-0) (Vice Chair Maffei and Clerk Hamilton opposed).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Mar 28Approve the substitute motion language to be forwarded to…Motion: on motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted…Passed 4–1 · Barrett: No
March 28, 2023: Approve the substitute motion language to be forwarded to the Finance Committee that leaves the Special Permit process intact and changes ’shall’ to ’may’
On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the substitute motion language to be forwarded to the Finance Committee that leaves the Special Permit process intact and changes ’shall’ to ’may’.
Voted: No
Yes: Gallivan, Hamilton, Maffei, O’NeilNo: Barrett
From the minutes
“on motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve the substitute motion language to be forwarded to the Finance Committee that leaves the Special Permit process intact and changes ’shall’ to ’may’. Motion passed (4-1-0) (Board member Barrett opposed).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Mar 28Accept with gratitude the following donations: COA Pool Players…Motion: On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted…Passed 4–0 · Barrett: Yes
March 28, 2023: Accept with gratitude the following donations: COA Pool Players to COA Pool Table Expenses $55 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $60 Gloria Denneen to COA Gifts $100 Friends…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: COA Pool Players to COA Pool Table Expenses $55 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $60 Gloria Denneen to COA Gifts $100 Friends of St. Patrick to Friends of COA Account $5,000 J.D. Murphy Management Co., Inc. to DPW Signal at Main/East Account $12,000
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Hamilton, MaffeiAbstained: O’Neil
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: COA Pool Players to COA Pool Table Expenses $55 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial Assistance $60 Gloria Denneen to COA Gifts $100 Friends of St. Patrick to Friends of COA Account $5,000 J.D. Murphy Management Co., Inc. to DPW Signal at Main/East Account $12,000 Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Chair O’Neil abstained).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Dec 6Approve request of Walpole Discount Beer and Wine for…Motion: On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Barrett: Yes
December 6, 2022: Approve request of Walpole Discount Beer and Wine for Change of Manager to Bhavesh Patel
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Walpole Discount Beer and Wine for Change of Manager to Bhavesh Patel.
Voted: Yes
Mark Gallivan arrived at 7:30pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Walpole Discount Beer and Wine for Change of Manager to Bhavesh Patel. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Dec 6Approve request of DDO- New England LLC dba Taco…Motion: On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Barrett: Yes
December 6, 2022: Approve request of DDO- New England LLC dba Taco Bell for a Common Victualler license to operate at 124 Providence Highway
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of DDO- New England LLC dba Taco Bell for a Common Victualler license to operate at 124 Providence Highway.
Voted: Yes
Mark Gallivan arrived at 7:30pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of DDO- New England LLC dba Taco Bell for a Common Victualler license to operate at 124 Providence Highway. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Dec 6Appoint Judith Conroy to the full position on the…Motion: On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted…Passed 4–1 · Barrett: Yes
December 6, 2022: Appoint Judith Conroy to the full position on the Zoning Board of Appeals
On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Judith Conroy to the full position on the Zoning Board of Appeals. On roll call vote of the Board,
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Hamilton, O’NeilNo: Maffei
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair O’Neil, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to appoint Judith Conroy to the full position on the Zoning Board of Appeals. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-1-0) (Vice Chair Maffei opposed).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Dec 6Approve request of Friends of Saint Patrick to hold…Motion: On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted…Passed 4–0 · Barrett: Yes
December 6, 2022: Approve request of Friends of Saint Patrick to hold the annual parade on March 17, 2023 beginning at 11:25-11:30am and block a section of Main Street between Stone and Common…
On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Friends of Saint Patrick to hold the annual parade on March 17, 2023 beginning at 11:25-11:30am and block a section of Main Street between Stone and Common Street at the conclusion of the parade for approximately 15minutes. On roll call vote of the Board,
Voted: Yes
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Hamilton, MaffeiAbstained: O’Neil
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Hamilton, seconded by Vice Chair Maffei, voted to approve request of Friends of Saint Patrick to hold the annual parade on March 17, 2023 beginning at 11:25-11:30am and block a section of Main Street between Stone and Common Street at the conclusion of the parade for approximately 15minutes. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Chair O’Neil abstained).” (Motion: Hamilton, second: Maffei)
Votes with no disagreement (279)
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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