Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 9/10/26

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA

September 10, 2026

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

  • Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $706,660.24 for checks issued 9/15/2026.
  • ACH approval request for Fall Mountain Regional School District, Sept. 2026, for $583,655.19
  • ACH approval request for Colonial Life for $561.68
  • ACH approval request for Reliance Matrix for $4,049.39
  • ACH approval request for Consolidated Communications for $955.63
  • ACH approval request for Amazon for $1,056.70

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Register totaling $37,517.65 dated 9/11/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,953.36

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • Selectboard Meeting – September 3, 2026
  • Selectboard Non-Public Session – September 3, 2026

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Supervisors of the Checklist Meeting – September 2, 2026

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Old North Main Bridge/Culvert, School and Union Street Drainage, Parking Ordinance

  • Recycling Center Truck – Authorization Letter to Register
  • MS-1 Update

NEW BUSINESS

  • Highway Safety Grant
  • Highway Safety Equipment Grant with a Certificate of Authority
  • Employee Resignation Letter

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) (e)

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**

“North Walpole vs. The Connecticut River” at the Library – 9/26/26

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The main event of the century. North Walpole vs the Connecticut River. Three heavyweight floods one indomitable village. Route 1: The Great Flood of 1927; Round 2: The Ice & Rains of 1936; Round 3: The Great Hurricane of 1938. Will the mighty Connecticut deliver the knockout, or will North Walpole stand tall? Saturday, September 26, 1:30 pm at the Main Library. Ringside commentary by presenter Julie Rios. Free admission! Bring your boots!

Employment Opportunity: Town of Walpole Library Director

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TOWN OF WALPOLE 

Library Director 

DEPARTMENT: Walpole Town Library 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time Exempt, 40 hours per week 

The Walpole Town Library seeks a dynamic Library Director to lead both the Bridge Memorial Library and North Walpole Branch Library. Set in a historic New Hampshire village along the Connecticut River, this role offers a vibrant community near Keene and a Dartmouth-Hitchcock affiliate, requiring strong administrative vision and independent leadership.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of the library in conformity with Trustee policies and municipal and state law and regulations. 

EXPERIENCE:

  • A Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. A Bachelor’s degree plus substantial work experience in a management position at a public library may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree. 
  • At least three (3) years of progressively responsible library experience, including supervisory experience, preferably in a public library setting. 
  • Demonstrated library management and leadership experience with financial and planning responsibilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Ability to interact effectively with staff, patrons, the Board of Trustees, Town leadership and peers in the library community. 
  • Knowledge of current resources, programs and services available to libraries and how to implement those resources. 
  • Experience with digital media including social media, web design and maintenance.
  • Ability to configure, use and maintain an Integrated Library System and online catalog (e.g. KOHA).

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

  • Commensurate with background & experience. $50,000-$60,000 plus benefits package. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Walpole Library – Director Search 

P.O. Box 487 

Walpole, NH 03608 

EEO Statement: The Walpole Library is and Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The Walpole Library is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The Walpole Library prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status, genetic information and political orientation. 

Tour Carpenter Hill with the Walpole Historical Society – 9/12/26

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Please join us this Saturday, September 12 at 12:30 pm to visit a hidden corner of Walpole. On our tour of Carpenter Hill, we will discover a cemetery holding the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers and their families. We’ll also find 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. Let’s meet at the Walpole Historical Society at 12:30 pm and travel to the site together — rain or shine.

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An event every Saturday, 12:30 pm at the Museum

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.

Thank You from Cub Scout Pack 299

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THANK YOU

Walpole Cub Scout Pack 299, would like to send out a huge Thank You. We would like to tell everyone that bought mums from our Annual Mum fundraiser that we greatly appreciate your support. We sold all 380 mums. This fundraiser helps pay for registrations and other activities that the Pack does.

Memorial Service for Charles H. Montgomery

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A memorial service for Charles H. Montgomery (who died in May) will be held at 10 o’clock on Saturday, September 19 at the First Congregational Church of Walpole. All are welcome.

Hooper Institute Silent Auction – Call for Donations

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Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 8/27/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 27, 2026

Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry, and Steven Dalessio

Staff Present: Jodi Daigle, Tax Collector-Water & Sewer Clerk, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Guests Present: Pat Kiniry, Katherine Kopij, and Joe DiBernardo as North Walpole Commissioners

Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (e)

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c)(e) at 6:33 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 6:56 PM.

Mr. Kiniry, Mrs. Kopij and Mr. DiBernardo left during the Non-Public session.

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.

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $158,640.38 dated 9/1/2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payments totaling $69,762.25 as listed. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $46,117.90 dated 8/28/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,674.62.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 20, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 20, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 20, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 20, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry 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:

  • Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – May 5, 2026
  • Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – June 2, 2026
  • Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2026
  • Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – August 4, 2026
  • Safety Committee Meeting Minutes – August 13, 2026
  • Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting Minutes – August 19, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Refunds

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-121-000 of $141.90 for overpayment of the spring tax bill.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business – None 

New Business

Extension to file MS-1: An extension until September 15, 2026 to file the MS-1 has been submitted.  Avitar has not completed the utilities updates which must be included in the MS-1.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the extension.

Walpole Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Mr. Wilkes has requested $2,149.00 to purchase Fall Soccer Jerseys from Bulldog Design, LLC on Purchase Order # 263012.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Purchase Order # 263012 for $2,149.00 for Bulldog Designs for Fall Soccer jerseys.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c)

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c) at 7:06 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:59 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 7:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the September 3, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 8/20/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 20, 2026

Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, and Steven Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Guests Present: Justin Cassarino, Principal of Walpole School, Ray Boas for the Clarion, and Charlotte King from the Brattleboro Reformer.

Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

The first item was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wished to speak about the topic.

Walpole School Update

Principal Justin Cassarino attended this meeting to update the Selectboard on the Walpole Schools and to invite them to attend the Open House on 8/25/2026.  The Facilities Department did an amazing job. The parking lot has been redone with new paint indicating the new drop-off and pick-up process.  All the dead trees have been removed; classrooms were moved as necessary and there was lots of painting. Some rooms have a full new paint job and some only needed touchup. Additional playground equipment will arrive in September or October; Installation shall follow. There are new security cameras around the outside of the school, and more doors with access point entry.  There are two new teachers: One for the 3–4-year-old students and one for 7th and 8th grade math. The students start the school year on Wednesday, 8/26/26.  This year there will be a no homework policy for grades K – 8.  The decision was made after reviewing test scores for grades K – 4 who have not had homework for a few years.  The Walpole School is now focusing on executive functioning.  All schoolwork will be done in school where a teacher is available to answer questions. They are focusing on math in Middle School. It was felt that students need more time in class. Therefore, the School is changing to block scheduling.  Each class will include teaching time and choice boards with multiple ways to prove the mastery of skills.  There will also be enrichment blocks with options to be part of a newspaper, debate club, and “Shark Tank” based group focusing on health. Since there will be no homework, staff will encourage the students to talk with their families about what they are doing, and there will be a list of suggestions for families, e.g. reading fifteen minutes in the evening.

Nancy LaClair is starting a mountain bike club called the Free-Range Chickens Bike Club.  She has made trails in the wooded area of the property for everyone to use.  She hopes to start a cross-country skiing club in the winter to use the same trails.  The Police Department is donating 40 helmets to the club.  The administration is working on ways to involve Police Officers in the School, as a positive presence.  One idea is to hold a fundraising raffle in which the winners will be picked up at home for one day and driven to school with lights and sirens on in a  Walpole Police, Walpole Fire & EMS, or North Walpole Fire vehicle.

Mr. Cassarino and Mr. Boas left the meeting.

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $41,119.14 dated 8/21/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,531.08.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 13, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 13, 2026.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 13, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 13, 2026 with the minutes to remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Police Station Bond Information Meeting – August 15, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Police Station Bond Information meeting of August 15, 2026.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

Mr. Dalessio brought to the Board’s attention the following committee reports:

  • Special Town Meeting Minutes – August 17, 2026 (The Selectboard does not approve the minutes, but feedback was requested)
  • Planning Board Meeting Minutes – August 8, 2026 
  • Police Station Building Committee Meeting Minutes – August 10, 2026 
  • Trail Committee Meeting Minutes – August 12, 2026 

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2026-29, Map and Lot# 003-059-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-29 for Map and Lot # 003-059-001 to construct a 32’ x 14’ deck.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Property Tax Refunds

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 027-001-006 of $19.99.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio  moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 012-025-000 of $17.57.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Special Town Meeting Comment Letter: The Selectboard received a letter from Robbie Mahrou. Ms. Vose acknowledged receipt of the email regarding the Police Station bond vote.

Letter to State Fire Marshall: Mr. Dalessio spoke with the State  Fire Marshall today. Mr. Toomey is happy to support our Fire Chief and work with him to ensure new Abenaki Springs Phase 3 building meets the State safety codes.

Library Ramp Railing Extension:  The Library and Selectboard have been reviewing modification of the Library ramp and the railing extension. The project will be part of a warrant article for the 2027 Town Meeting.

New Business

Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 012-046-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 012-046-000.  The owner repurchased their tax deeded home.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion is carried and the Quitclaim Deed was signed.

Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 015-004-003: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 015-004-003. The owner repurchased their tax deeded home.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion is carried and the Quitclaim Deed was signed.

Recycling Center Truck: Ms. Vose explained that the truck is off the road and cannot be put back on the road.  The engine condition is much better than body of the truck. It could be an off-road plow truck.  Mr. O’Connor is clear on what to look for in a new truck.  He will run a sealed bid auction to sell the old truck.  The bids will be sent to the Selectboard Office and the Selectboard will open them.  The truck will be posted on Facebook Marketplace with directions on how to bid.

Scout Mum Sale and the Common: The Scouts would like to park a trailer overnight on the Common on the night of September 19th.  The trailer will be gone as soon as it is empty at approximately 7 AM.  By consensus, the Board agreed to permit the trailer to be parked on the Common overnight.

Town Clerk’s Office – Special Labor Day Hours: The Town Clerk’s Office will be open from 1:00 – 5:00 PM.  Mrs. Hansson needs to be present to complete absentee ballots for the NH State Primary the next day. Therefore, the Town Clerk’s Office for election tasks only. 

Hooper Trustees

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:12 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:15 PM.

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c)(e)

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c)(e) at 7:17 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:43 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.

Budget Meeting: The Budget meeting is currently scheduled for September 18th, but Mr. Dalessio is not available.  The Budget meeting will be moved to 9/25/2026 at 8:30 AM.  If the Budget work is not complete in time for the Concord meeting at 6:00 PM, it will be continued another day.  Mrs. Downing will be away on the 25th, but she will have Mrs. Daigle cover.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 27, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Chair Caning Presentation at the Walpole Historical Society – 9/5/26

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Please join us this Saturday, September 5 at 12:30 pm when Meg Kupiec will share her extensive knowledge of the historically widespread practice of the craft of chair caning in our region, as she demonstrates several methods of caning in different materials.

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An event every Saturday, 12:30 pm at the Museum

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.

* * *

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.