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Distant Hill Gardens Participating in NH Gives – June 9th and 10th
Distant Hill Gardens & Nature Trail is taking part in NH Gives, New Hampshire’s statewide 24-hour online fundraising event, running from 5pm on June 9 through 5pm on June 10.
This year’s fundraiser will support the organization’s growing Trail Accessibility Program, which features the TerrainHopper, an all-terrain mobility vehicle that enables people with mobility disabilities and limitations to access more of Distant Hill’s trail system.
The impact of the program is already being felt. Recently, TerrainHopper rider David Hudgik was able to visit Distant Hill’s “Lost Acre” trail for the first time, a section of the property he had hoped to explore for five years. Other riders have let us know that the TerrainHopper allowed them to enjoy a comfortable and restorative visit to the forest for the first time in years!
Funds raised during NH Gives will help maintain and expand accessibility efforts, including making additional trail sections TerrainHopper-accessible, continuing trail maintenance, and purchasing additional accessible TerrainHopper accessories to serve a wider range of visitors.
In addition to donation totals, NH Gives awards prizes based on community participation. One of the event’s largest incentives, the “Power of Many” prize, awards $5,000 to the organization that receives the greatest number of individual donors. Because each unique donor counts toward that total, even a small gift can make a significant difference.
Supporters can help by making a donation, encouraging friends and family to participate, sharing information about the fundraiser, and ensuring that each donor uses their own email address when contributing.
Organizers hope the fundraiser will strengthen efforts to provide accessible trails, inclusive programs, and meaningful opportunities for people of all abilities to experience nature.
To learn more or make a donation during NH Gives, visit: https://www.nhgives.org/organization/distanthill
Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 5/28/26
Town of Walpole, New Hampshire
Meeting of the Selectboard
May 28, 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, Walpole Schools Principal
Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
The following item was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate a guest.
Walpole Schools Update
Mr. Cassarino updated the Board on changes at the school next year. The classes currently in North Walpole will be on the main floor at Walpole Elementary School (WES). Grades six through eight will move upstairs. The school district had future plans to consolidate the schools, but it is happening much faster than planned. However, Mr. Cassarino feels it will be better for everyone to be on one campus. There is continuity for the students to move up to a higher grade. Additionally, it will eliminate the lost education time spent travelling to and from North Walpole which is six days of teaching time, and special events will be shared by all students at once instead of repeated the next day at the second building. There is a new plan for student drop-off and pick-up that will be implemented next week. This plan will help students transfer into cars quickly. It will also help get cars into the schoolyard and off the street. It was discussed that it is an uphill battle to rebuild community confidence in the schools. The School Board must take leadership in that process.
Mr. Cassarino left the meeting.
Payroll
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $34,753.13 dated 5/29/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,514.87. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved.
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
Selectboard Meeting – May 21, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 21, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 21, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 21, 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:
- Planning Board Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2026 were postponed in approval.
- Library Trustees Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2026
- Safety Committee Meeting Minutes – May 14, 2026
- Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2026
Ms. Vose acknowledged the minutes from the Library Trustees, Safety Committee and ZBA.
Abatements
Map and Lot # 012-056-002: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-056-002 because they are a non-profit and submitted the appropriate forms on time. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot # 012-056-003: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Abatement request for Map and Lot # 012-056-003 because they are a non-profit and submitted the appropriate forms on time. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
Timber Intents
Map and Lot # 003-002-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot # 003-002-000. This will be a large cut, and the harvest will be extracted through East Westmoreland. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot # 009-027-004: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot # 009-027-000, off Derry Hill. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot # 010-026-004: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot # 010-026-004, off Reservoir Road. This will be a small cut for a new home site. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
Excavation Intents
Map and Lot # 014-013-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Excavation Intent for Cold River Materials on Map and Lot # 014-013-000. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot # 015-011-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Excavation Intent for Cold River Materials on Map and Lot # 015-011-000. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
Old Business
Special Town Meeting: Mr. Dalessio reported that the petition has been sent to the court and the notification to the DRA. The requested meeting date is Monday, August 17th at 7:00 PM. Ms. Vose acknowledged the information. Mrs. Downing will let the Town Clerk know of the proposed meeting date so she can plan accordingly.
New Business
Employee Resignation: A laborer/driver has resigned from the Highway Department. By consensus, the resignation was accepted. Highway is looking for a laborer/CDL driver. Postings for the position have begun.
Municipal Red Bridge List for 2025: One of the four Walpole bridges was removed last year when the Town repaired a bridge over Mad Brook. The other three bridges remain on the list.
Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c)
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) 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 7:47 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.
Mr. Dalessio reported that members of the Police Station Building Committee met with Black River Architects today. It was the first meeting to develop a plan for the new police station. Mrs. Downing will be the official keeper of records, etc. Mrs. Pschirrer will work with the Selectboard Office for fundraising mailings.
Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the June 4, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)
Walpole Grange Patriotic Decoration Contest
Walpole Grange #125 is sponsoring a home and business patriotic decoration contest as part of the town wide celebration activities for the Fourth of July. Residents and businesses are urged to aggressively decorate their homes and buildings with U.S. flags, red white and blue colors, and patriotic symbols to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Walpole Grange is offering prizes for the most patriotic decorated homes or buildings in town. $250 for first place. $150 for second place. $100 for third place. Judging will take place from July 2nd to July 5th. No contemporary political, partisan or candidate messaging on the premises will be included in the evaluation of the displays.
Contestants can sign up to participate in this contest by sending an email with their name (personal or business) and the address of the building that will be decorated to Walpole Grange Program Director, Leroy Watson, at lawatsonjd@gmail.com by June 23rd.
The winners will be announced on July 21st, at the annual Walpole Grange Community Awards night program at 7:00pm at the town hall.
Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 6/4/26
TOWN OF WALPOLE
SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA
June 4, 2026
Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall
SELECTBOARD MEETING
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (b) (c) (d)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
- Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $XX,370.95 for checks issued 6/09/2026 and a $XX,062.01 ACH payment to HXXX for June coverage.
PAYROLL
- Payroll Register totaling $43,178.82 dated 5/29/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,173.12
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
- Selectboard Meeting – May 28, 2026
- Selectboard Non-Public Session – May 28, 2026
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Hooper Institute Board Meeting Minutes – January 6, 2026
- Hooper Institute Board Meeting Minutes – February 3, 2026
- Hooper Institute Board Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2026
- Hooper Institute Board Meeting Minutes – April 7, 2026
- Police Station Building Committee Meeting Minutes – May 11, 2026
- Planning Board Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2026
TIMBER TAX WARRANT
- Op# 25-461-03, Map and Lot# 011-007-002
ABATEMENTS
- Map and Lot 005-058-000
TIMBER INTENTS
- Map and Lot# 014-005-000
BUILDING and DEMOLITION PERMITS
- 2026-11 (Demolition), Map and Lot# 003-058-000
- 2026-12, Map and Lot# 014-044-002
- 2026-13, Map and Lot# 014-011-001
- 2026-15 (Demolition), Map and Lot# 012-001-000
- 2026-16, Map and Lot# 012-001-000
OLD BUSINESS
Pending Further Actions: Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage, Parking Ordinance, Reservoir Dam, Library Ramp Railing Extension
- Special Town Meeting
- Reservoir Dam
- Town Hall Generator
- 160 Prospect Hill Road
NEW BUSINESS
- Recreation Revolving Fund Request
- Week of July 4th Selectboard Meeting
HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING
HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES
- Hooper Trustees Meeting – May 21, 2026
HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS
- Appointment Notice
- Jessica Williams Painting COI
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**
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