Walpole Planning Board Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Town Hall
7 pm
Roll Call: Appointment of alternates if needed.
Call to order:
Minutes: Review minutes of the August 2026 meeting.
Old Business
Site Plan Amendment Discussion
September Clarion Now Online
And ready for delivery to all postal addresses in Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville — 1,549 total copies. Again 16 pages this issue since the end of summer and no activities past to report on. The recent police station bond is reported on and some other items. Remember, for a color experience with both pictures and ads, do visit the on-line edition.
For now CLICK THIS LINK for the SEPTEMBER issue, or on the front cover below. As the summer winds down, have a fun and safe Labour Day weekend, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher
“Crazy Quilts” at the Walpole Historical Society – 8/29/26
Please join us this Saturday, August 29, at 12:30 pm when Kathy Cray will present “Crazy Quilts: Nothing Crazy about Them” with examples of crazy quilts from 1880 to 1900, made from silks, velvets, and cottons. Kathy will discuss the “decorative art craze” of the late 19th century and the influence it had on this prominent quilting rage.
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An event every Saturday, 12:30 pm at the Museum
September 5 – Chair Caning – Meg Kupiec will share her extensive knowledge of the widespread practice of this craft in our region, as she demonstrates several methods of caning in different materials.
September 12 – Carpenter Hill Tour – visit this hidden corner of Walpole and discover a cemetery holding the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers and their families, the foundations of an 18th century tavern, and the site of the encampment made by John Stark and his soldiers on their way to the Battle of Bennington in 1777. We’ll meet at the Walpole Historical Society at 12:30 pm and travel to the site together.
September 19 – Professor RAB’s Wagon of Wonders – Prof. RAB will be exhibiting recently discovered artifacts illustrating Walpole’s unique and colorful history. The exhibit will continue throughout the afternoon, with wonderful refreshments and fun prizes!
September 26 – Walking Tour of Walpole’s Architectural History – Bill Ranauro, author of Frontier Elegance, will lead a tour of notable buildings in the village.
October 3 – Historical Treasure Hunt – a hunt throughout the museum, devised by Liam and Lily Schoen, which will reward visitors with surprising discoveries as well as delicious refreshments and great prizes!
October 10 – Favorite Dolls From Our Childhoods – Loribeth Robare will share her knowledge of dolls as she leads a discussion of dolls and the role they play in our early lives and why some of us still collect them. We invite you to bring a favorite doll for show and tell.
October 17 – Celebration of George and Martha Washington – with tea, cake, and special refreshments featuring the Washington favorite – cherries! The couple’s love story will be explored with readings from Mary Higgins Clark’s thoroughly researched book, Mount Vernon Love Story. Enter a raffle to win an antique tea set complete with vintage linens.
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The collections of the Walpole Historical Society contain thousands of items: clothing of all descriptions and eras, photos, pamphlets, books, tools, business ledgers, furniture, minutes of civic organizations, souvenir china, kitchen implements, even some vehicles. These objects have entered our collections through myriad sources: individuals and families donating family heirlooms, eagle-eyed folks at the Transfer Station or the Library Book Sale, basement and attic explorers, collectors seeking a home for their treasures. The Walpole Historical Society collections contain the commonplace and the rare and everything in between–all representing possible stories to discover. Please visit www.WalpoleHistory.com.
Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 8/13/26
Town of Walpole, New Hampshire
Meeting of the Selectboard
August 13, 2026
Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair, Cheryl Mayberry (delayed at work), and Steven Dalessio
Staff Present: Jodi Daigle, Tax Collector, Water-Sewer Clerk and Administrative Assistant, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Guests Present: Tara Sad, Charlotte King, from the Brattleboro Reformer, and Steve Varone, Treasurer
Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
Old Business was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate a guest who wished to speak to an item.
Old Business
River Valley Seniors at Home Event: Tara Sad attended with an event update. The RVSAH events committee will be meeting to discuss the event. The RVSAH Board meeting is on 8/18/2026 to vote on the RVSAH event. The event, if approved, will most likely be held in October. Ms. Sad will be back early in September with an update. Ms. Sad left the meeting.
Accounts Payable
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $119,976.17 dated 8/18/2026. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $583,655.19 to Fall Mountain Regional School District (FMRSD) for July. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $583,655.19 to Fall Mountain Regional School District (FMRSD) for August. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $142,121.00 for North Walpole Village District. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $42,063.08 for NH Retirement System (NHRS) with a due date of 8/24/2026. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved.
Payroll
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $39,059.99 dated 8/14/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,234.96. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved.
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
Selectboard Meeting – August 6, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 6, 2026. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 6, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 6, 2026 with the minutes to remain sealed. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.
Committee Reports
Mr. Dalessio brought to the Board’s attention the following committee reports:
- Walpole Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – August 3, 2026
Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.
Building Permit
2026-26, Map and Lot# 008-011-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-26 for Map and Lot # 008-011-000 to construct a 28’ x 5’ mudroom. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
2026-28, Map and Lot# 003-013-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-28 for Map and Lot # 003-013-000 to construct a 20’ x 16’ shed. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
Before entering the Non-Public meeting, Charlotte King from the Brattleboro Reformer was excused.
Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c)
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c) at 6:46 PM. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry joined the meeting at 6:56 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 6:57 PM.
Mr. Dalessio moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 20, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)
Walpole Police Officers to Receive Award
On December 5, 2025, Walpole Police Officers Joshua Healy and Jonah Merkle responded to a call to locate a missing person. They quickly realized that this was not simply a search for a missing individual—the person was likely injured and in urgent need of assistance.
Within a very short time, Officers Healy and Merkle located the individual lying in the Cold River and suffering from severe hypothermia. Thanks to their quick response and the efforts of the Walpole EMS team, the individual was rescued, transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, and ultimately made a full recovery.
On September 25, 2026, Officers Healy and Merkle will receive the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Award. This award recognizes law enforcement officers who go above and beyond their normal duties in service to others and is presented by members of New Hampshire’s congressional delegation.
Please join me in congratulating Officers Joshua Healy and Jonah Merkle on this well-deserved recognition and thanking them for their dedication, professionalism, and service to the citizens of Walpole.
Steve Dalessio
“The Whaling Ship Catalpa” at the Walpole Historical Society – 8/22/26
An event every Saturday, 12:30 pm at the Museum
Please join us this Saturday, August 22 at 12:30 pm when Jim Ryan joins us from New Bedford, MA, with the story of his great-grandfather, American captain George S. Anthony and the whaling ship Catalpa, the Irish fight for independence from Great Britain, and the daring rescue of the Six Fenians from Freemantle Prison.
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The collections of the Walpole Historical Society contain thousands of items: clothing of all descriptions and eras, photos, pamphlets, books, tools, business ledgers, furniture, minutes of civic organizations, souvenir china, kitchen implements, even some vehicles. These objects have entered our collections through myriad sources: individuals and families donating family heirlooms, eagle-eyed folks at the Transfer Station or the Library Book Sale, basement and attic explorers, collectors seeking a home for their treasures. The Walpole Historical Society collections contain the commonplace and the rare and everything in between–all representing possible stories to discover. Please visit www.WalpoleHistory.com.
Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 8/20/26
TOWN OF WALPOLE
SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA
August 20, 2026
Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall
SELECTBOARD MEETING
WALPOLE SCHOOL UPDATE with Principal Justin Cassarino
- Walpole School Open House on 8/25/2026
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) (c) (e)
PAYROLL
- Payroll Register totaling $41,119.14 dated 8/21/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,531.08
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
- Selectboard Meeting – August 13, 2026
- Selectboard Non-Public Session – August 13, 2026
- Police Station Bond Informational Meeting – August 15, 2026
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Special Town Meeting Minutes – August 17, 2026
- Planning Board Meeting Minutes – August 8, 2026
- Police Station Building Committee Meeting Minutes – August 10, 2026
- Trail Committee Meeting Minutes – August 12, 2026
BUILDING PERMITS
- 2026-29 Map and Lot# 003-059-001
REFUNDS
- Map and Lot# 027-001-006
- Map and Lot# 012-025-000
OLD BUSINESS
Pending Further Actions: Old North Main Bridge/Culvert, School and Union Street Drainage, Parking Ordinance
- Special Town Meeting Comment Letter
- Letter to State Fire Marshall
- Library Ramp Railing Extension
NEW BUSINESS
- Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot# 012-046-000
- Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot# 015-004-003
- Recycling Center Truck
- Recreation Dept. re: Private Shed
- Scout Mum Sale and the Common
- Town Clerk’s Office – Special Labor Day Hours
HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING
HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES
- Hooper Trustees Meeting – August 6, 2026
HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS
- Hooper Reimbursements to the Town
HOOPER TRUSTEES NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II
**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**
The Walpolean 
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