Police Station Building Committee Meeting Minutes – 7/13/26

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POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE

Minutes of July 13, 2026

Steve Dalessio called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the Selectboard Office. Present were Andrew Dey, Trevor MacLachan, Jay Punt, Cheri Watson, Chief Justin Sanctuary and Peggy Pschirrer.

Trevor MacLachlan moved the minutes of June 29, 2026, be approved; Cheri Watson seconded the motion, and the minutes were approved unanimously.

Ms. Pschirrer distributed letters addressed to local Walpole citizens and business. She asked that committee members sign and write a message on each letter.  The letters will be folded, put in an addressed envelope which will include a return envelope and be mailed tomorrow, July 14th.

Mr. Dalessio distributed the newest drawings of the police station which illustrate the changes within the building and the addition to a covered entry in the front of the building. The training room will be accessed from the lobby.  The officers’ work room has been moved and the entry to the mechanicals’ room will be at the front of the building.  There will be no storage space in the overhead mechanicals room.  This new drawing will be displayed with the Town for residents to see the proposed changes.  The size of the building is unchanged.

The committee discussed the location of a dumpster and the location of a tower which will be built on a pad at the back of the building.

The Special Town Meeting to request the approval of a three-million-dollar bond will be held August 17, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Town Hall.  The Selectboard and Sarah Downing are working with the Bond Attorney Renelle L’Huillier of Devine Millimet, to meet all the requirements of an application for a municipal bond for twenty years. Applications for the Bond market are due in October for a purchase of a bond in January 2027.  Bonds are also available for thirty years.

During the last public meeting, someone ask if absentee ballots would be distributed.  The answer is “no”. Absentee ballots for any annual meeting or special meeting are not legal because the warrants under consideration may be amended during a meeting, thus nullifying any absentee ballot.  

Rena Peck of USDA in NH has asked that the Town arrange a meeting with her to begin the process of accessing the federal grant we have been awarded.  We will meet as soon as possible.

Ms. Pschirrer agreed to call Mike Hubbard’s landscaping service to request he mow the Lot on Upper Walpole Road where the police station will be built.

The committee discussed the need for a construction manager (CM); Mr. Dey has sent the group a list of potential CMs.  An RFP will be prepared for distribution.

A review meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm with Black River Design. Mr. Dalessio will circulate the web site; anyone may attend.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held in the Selectboard Office on August 10th at 6:30pm.

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 7/9/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

July 9, 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: Jane Malmberg, Library Director and Steve Varone, Treasurer

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

The Non-Public session was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate a guest.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c) at 6:30 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 6:52 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.

Mrs. Malmberg left during the Non-Public meeting.  Mr. Varone joined the meeting.

Estimating the Impact of the Police Station Bond

Mr. Dalessio commented that the rate has not been set for the Police Station bond that will be voted upon at the August 17th Special Meeting.  However, people need to know the impact on their taxes so they can decide how to vote.  Mr. Varone explained that to estimate the impact, if the Town assumes the rate will be 4.5%, the current rate, on a bond of $3,000,000 maximum for twenty years, the increase in taxes would be $30 per $100,000 assessed value.  Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Varone each calculated the same estimate using different methods.

Walpole Credit Card: Mr. Varone is reviewing Town departmental credit cards.  American Express offers a card with 2% back with no monthly fees. The Town pays off the bill each month, which is required with Amex.  Multiple credit cards with limits totaling $25,000 would be available.  Credit cards would be very useful at times when expenses are due before income is available. Additionally, using the card would be a monthly source of income with the cash back benefit.  Mr. Varone is waiting to hear from Wells Fargo before deciding on a specific credit card vendor.

Mr. Varone left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to not approve the ACH payment of $70,896.00 to Cambridge Trust for the Walpole School Reserve Fund because the amount does not match the Warrant Article. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was not approved.  The check from Fall Mountain Regional School District (FMRSD) is $1 more than the district’s warrant article. The check must be sent back to FMRSD.  Ms. Mayberry commented that there was no documentation with the check.

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $42,021.82 dated 7/10/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,589.20.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Public Hearing for the New Police Station Bond – July 1, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing for the New Police Station Bond of July 1, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Bond Hearing minutes were approved.

Public Hearing for the New Police Station Budget – July 1, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing for the New Police Station Budget of July 1, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Budget Hearing minutes were approved.

Selectboard Meeting – July 1, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 1, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – July 1, 2026:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of July 1, 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 chair’s attention the following committee reports:

  • Conservation Commission Meeting – July 6, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op# 25-461-08, Map and Lot # 010-034-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $18.14 for Timber Op# 25-461-08.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building and Demolition Permits

2026-20, Map and Lot# 017-017-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-20 for Map and Lot # 017-017-000 to construct a 24’ x 24’ detached one story garage. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-21, Map and Lot# 003-008-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Demolition Permit #2026-21 for Map and Lot # 003-008-000 to remove a 22’ x 25’ garage. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Warrant Article for Special Town Meeting: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Warrant Article to vote on a bond not to exceed $3,000,000 for construction of the new Police Station.  The article will be voted on at the Special Town Meeting on August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Warrant Article for the Special Town Meeting was approved and signed.  

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the True and Attest Notice.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the True and Attest Notice was approved and signed.

The signed Warrants and MS-636 for the meeting will be posted Monday, July 13, 2026 at the locations listed in the Warrant.

Open Container Letter to Walpole Fire and EMS: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the open container letter for the Walpole Fire and EMS lunch event on August 1st at Whitcomb Park.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the letter was approved and signed.  

Clarion Questions: Mr. Boas has questions on two topics that need to be included in the August issue of the Clarion:

  • The Special Meeting on August 17th and the impact of the bond, if approved, on the taxes:  The above discussion will be made available to Mr. Boas.
  • The FMRSD approach to the North Walpole School: Ms. Mayberry will put Mr. Boas in touch with the North Walpole Commissioners. 

New Business

Cybersecurity Training: There will be cybersecurity training at FMRHS on July 20th.  The Town is invited to participate.  Ms. Vose is not attending. Ms. Mayberry will attend.

Employee Appreciation Lunch: The suggested date is Tuesday, September 22nd.  The proposed menu is lasagna with gluten-free and vegetarian options.  Brad Nash has offered to prepare the main course.  Ms. Vose is not available because she will miss work on September 8th also. Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio will attend.

Election September 8, 2026: There will be an election on Tuesday, September 8th.  Because Labor Day is Monday, September 7th, the election will be set up on Friday, September 4th.

Dunk Tank Fundraiser: The Summer Festival at Alyson’s Orchard will be July 18th and will include a dunk tank.  The organizers are hoping to have local celebrity volunteers to be “dunked”.  Proceeds from the dunk tank will go to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf.  Ms. Vose will volunteer.  Mrs. Downing will have Alyson’s contact Ms. Vose directly to work out the details.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Book Donations Welcome

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BOOK DONATIONS WELCOME FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY!

Book donations will continue to be welcomed at the Reuse Center, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

We ask that larger donations be dropped off at the “coops” (behind The Hungry Diner) on Wednesday mornings between 9:30-10:30 and the last Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30.

Questions? Email: friends@walpoletownlibrary.org

Reminder: NH Society of Genealogists Presentation at the Library – 7/23/26

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August 2026 Clarion Closing Date – 7/22/26

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Time again for your submissions for the August 2026 CLARION. Closing date for the August issue is Wednesday, July 22 – 5 pm Walpole time. – or earlier if you can. Submission guidelines, and contact email are on the CLARION website.

August is always a “light month” for the CLARION with folks away, school not in session, thus fewer activities to write about. Biggest thing in this coming issue for you to read about is the Monday August 17 Special Town Meeting for voting on a bond to build a new Police Station from 7 – 9 pm. But, if you have something to share with the Walpole community, please send it along for possible inclusion.

Your early submissions are always welcome and appreciated as I start developing the layout well beforehand. If you have some “news” send it along. In addition, I like to have on-hand material of interest that is not time-sensitive to fill space to round out a pleasing issue. So, if you would “like to be in print” and have something to write and share (images as well), send along for possible inclusion space permitting. Please do remember, it is the advertisers in each issue that make this community publication possible, so please support and thank them.

If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, I welcome your inquiries, so please do get in touch with me. Advertising information and contact information is on the CLARION website.

Thank you, RAY BOAS, Publisher

Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 7/15/26

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA

July 15, 2026

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall

SELECTBOARD MEETING

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

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

  • PO# 498240 re: Grappone Ford
  • PO# 256813 re: Recycling Mechanical
  • Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $277,053.60 for checks issued 7/21/2026. ACH approval request for NH Retirement System of $31,714.38.

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Register totaling $41,981.32 dated 7/17/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,700.27

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • Public Hearings for the New Police Station – Request to Amend the Minutes
  • Selectboard Meeting – July 9, 2026
  • Selectboard Non-Public Session – July 9, 2026

BUILDING PERMITS

  • 2026-22, Map and Lot# 019-033-000
  • 2026-23, Map and Lot# 025-006-000
  • 2026-24, Map and Lot# 024-038-001

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage, Parking Ordinance, Library Ramp Railing Extension

  • 167 Valley Road re: Mobile Home Permit
  • Ruggerio Processing Facility’s DES Approval Notice

NEW BUSINESS

  • Thank you Letter

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

  • Hooper Trustees Meeting – July 1, 2026
  • Hooper Trustees Non-Public Session – July 1, 2026

HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS

  • Hooper Institute Facility Rental Forms

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**

FMRSD Cooperative Review Committee

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The Fall Mountain Regional School Board is seeking diverse representation from across our district—including residents, staff, parents and leadership to serve on the newly established District Cooperative Review Committee.

This committee will conduct a comprehensive review of our cooperative school district and help ensure its long-term sustainability. The committee will focus on three key areas:

  • Articles of Agreement – Review the current Articles of Agreement and recommend any necessary updates or amendments.
  • Apportionment – Evaluate the district’s current cost-sharing methodology to determine whether it remains fair and equitable for member towns.
  • Cooperative Structure – Assess the overall governance and operational structure of the cooperative to identify opportunities that best support students, communities, and taxpayers into the future.

The School Board is seeking individuals who are interested in contributing their time, perspectives, and expertise to this important work. We encourage residents from all member towns, staff and individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to consider serving.

The committee’s first meeting will be held on Monday, August 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. Meetings will continue on the first and third Mondays of each month, with an anticipated recommendation to the board by November 2027.  

If you are interested in serving, please complete this brief interest form. We will attempt to develop equal representation across the district. If selected, we will be in touch with next steps. 

We appreciate your time and commitment as we work together to strengthen our cooperative district for the benefit of our students, staff and community.

US at 250 Walpole Reads Book Discussion – 7/29/26

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US at 250: Big Watch. Walpole Reads Book Discussion, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm. You're invited to an engaging evening to discuss Alexis Coe's fascinating biography, 'You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington'. Dive into the life and legacy of America's first president with fellow book enthusiasts and enjoy an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with the author herself, Alexis Coe, via Zoom. Reservations recommended.

Reminder: Dinosaur Detectives at the Library – 7/22/26

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Dinosaur Detectives. Get ready to meet our rockstar guests from the NH Children's Museum and dive into the world of paleontology! Check out their cool fossil and replica collection and unleash your creativity by crafting a mini dinosaur diorama to take home. It's dino-mite fun for kids of every age! Wednesday, July 22, at 2:00 pm at the Walpole Town Library.

Police Station Budget Public Hearing Minutes – 7/1/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Public Hearing

New Police Station Budget

July 1, 2026

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

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

Police Station Committee Present: Steve Dalessio, Trevor MacLachain, Peggy Pschirrer; Justin Sanctuary, Police Chief, and Cheri Watson.

Public Present: 31 residents (sign-in attached to official record of the meeting)

Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Public Hearing to order at 6:34 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Pursuant to RSA 32:5.1, the Selectboard held a public budget hearing to discuss the Town’s proposed budget for the August 17, 2026 Special Meeting.

Detailed estimate reports were available showing the costs of materials for the Police Station.  

There was a question about the rate of the bond if approved.  Mr. Dalessio explained that the State has not yet released the bond rate, but it is expected soon.  It will be available before the August 17th meeting.  Once the Town has that information we can determine the impact on property taxes.  The information will be made available as soon as possible.

There was a question about how to avoid the same year delay that the Fire Station Expansion Project experienced.  The Police Station Committee is working with and learning from the Fire District‘s experiences.  The Town is already processing the documents and forms that caused delays for the Fire Station Expansion Project.

Adjournment: There being no more questions or discussion, Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary