The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

March 26, 2026

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

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

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

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $116,439.19 dated 3/31/2026 including $74,227.00 payment to SWNH District Fire Mutual Aid.  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 $35,012.84 dated 3/27/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,615.68. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – March 18, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 18, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 18, 2026: Mr. Dalessio amended the minutes to correct an item. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the amended Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 18, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the amended minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

• Library Trustees Meeting Minutes – March 10, 2026
• Police Building Committee Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2026
• Trail Committee Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2026
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes – March 18, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op # 25-461-06, Map and Lots # 009-006-000 and 009-008-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $339.51. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Op # 25-461-04, Map and Lots # 006-019-000, 006-020-000, and 006-021-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $12,069.68. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Original Warrant Yield Tax Levy: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the Yield Tax Levy for $12,409.19.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Original Warrant Yield Tax Levy was accepted and signed.

Solar Tax Credit:

Map and Lot # 008-009-011: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Solar Tax Credit for Map and Lot # 008-009-011. An updated PA-29 is required for change in name of property ownership.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permit

2026-02, Map and Lot# 012-050-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-02 for Map and Lot # 012-050-000 to construct a 14’ x 21’ garage extension.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-03, Map and Lot# 017-005-002: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-03 for Map and Lot # 017-005-002 to construct a 30’ x 12’ shed. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-04, Map and Lot# 017-005-002: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-04 for Map and Lot # 017-005-002 to construct a 64’ x 43.5’ house with garage and attached deck. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Town Hall Generator Proposal and Purchase Order: This was 2026 Warrant Article # 9 at Town Meeting and was approved.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign Purchase Order # 256911 for the installation of a generator at Town Hall for $27,800.00.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed and the Purchase Order was signed.

Town Hall Mitsubishi Mini-Split Air Conditioning System Proposal and Purchase Order: This was Warrant Article # 10 at the 2026 Town Meeting and was approved.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Purchase Order # 256912 for $107,050.00 for the purchase and installation of a Mitsubishi City Multi Heat Recovery Air Conditioning system along with a 10-year Service Contract and 10-year Labor Warranty.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed, and the Purchase Order was signed.

Recycling Center Compactor Estimate and Purchase Order: This was Warrant Article # 11 at the 2026 Town Meeting and was approved.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the estimate from Recycling Mechanical of New England and Purchase Order # 256813 for $38,596.00 for a new compactor for the Recycling Center.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved and the purchase order was signed.

Walpole Water Department 2026 Emergency Plan Guide: Mr. Dalessio explained that the Emergency Plan is due 3/31/2026 to NHDES.  The plan needs to be approved by the Selectboard before submission.  Mrs. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Walpole Water Department 2026 Emergency Plan Guide.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the plan was approved and signed by the Selectboard.

250th Anniversary of American Independence: The Historical Society will be offering topic related events throughout the season but will have any offerings on July 4th.

New Business

MS-232: Ms. Mayberry explained that this is the report of appropriations as voted at Town Meeting.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the MS-232 for 2026.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the 2026 MS-232 was accepted and signed.

Recycling Center Bobcat Repairs: Ms. Vose noted that the estimate in writing had not arrived.  The verbal estimate was $3,500.  Since the Highway Department has a skid steer not currently being used, perhaps the Recycling Department could borrow it until repairs are made. Ms. Vose will speak with Ms. Hakey about this idea.

Otis Maintenance Contract Update of Terms: Otis Elevator has updated their maintenance contract terms.  No action was required unless the Selectboard choose to opt out.  By consensus, the Selectboard decided to accept the updated terms.

Great River Hydro Meeting Request: The finance contact would like to introduce the new Community Relations Manager (CRM) and discuss a PILOT which is a fixed tax amount for several years.  The Board does not know what the school and county taxes will be. Therefore, the Town is unable to predict tax rates and will not discuss a PILOT. The Board was interested in meeting them.

Changes to NH 10-Year Transportation Plan: The Selectboard received a written update from J.B. Mack of Southwest Regional Planning Commission (SWRPC) that noted transportation cost increases and lower State revenues to support the 10-Year Plan. The Selectboard acknowledged the letter.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) at 7:03  PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:11 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Police Station Building Committee Update: Mr. Dalessio stated that the Police Station Building Committee has narrowed the list of architectural and engineering firm candidates to two companies that will be interviewed.  Before a contract can be signed, the capital reserve amount for the new Police Station must be confirmed.  The deliverable for this phase of the project will be a set of drawings.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the April 2, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA

April 2, 2026

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall

SELECTBOARD MEETING

PAYROLL

• Payroll Register totaling $34,006.78 dated 4/03/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,241.72

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

• Selectboard Meeting – March 26, 2026
• Selectboard Non-Public Session – March 26, 2026

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – March 2, 2026

VETERANS TAX CREDIT

• Map and Lot# 008-092-000
• Map and Lot# 012-055-017

SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT

• Map and Lot# 008-015-000
• Map and Lot# 008-084-000

REFUNDS

• Map and Lot# 028-013-000
• Map and Lot# 027-001-006
• Map and Lot# 008-020-000
• Map and Lot# 005-016-001
• Map and Lot#  030-044-000
• Map and Lot# 023-005-000
• Map and Lot# 030-026-000

BUILDING PERMITS

• 2026-02, Map and Lot# 005-051-000

OLD BUSINESS

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

• Solar Energy 990-T Tax Form

NEW BUSINESS

• Gazebo Stair and Landing Repair Quote

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

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

• Hooper Trustees Meeting – March 18, 2026

HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS

HOOPER TRUSTEES NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II

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