The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

June 18, 2026

Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair, Cheryl Mayberry (late), 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 $63,369.14 dated 6/22/2026. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH request for May 2026 payment to NHRS of $45,079.67. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Primex yearly payment of $72,042.00 for property and liability. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Primex yearly payment of $49,556.00 for Workers’ Compensation coverage. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,082.10 dated 6/19/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,558.72.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – June 11, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 11, 2026. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – June 11, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of June 11, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Ms. Mayberry arrived at the meeting.

Committee Reports

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

• Walpole Fire District Meeting – February 11, 2026
• Walpole Fire District Meeting – March 11, 2026
• Walpole Fire District Meeting – April 1, 2026
• Trail Committee Meeting – May 13, 2026
• Supervisors of the Checklist – June 2, 2026
• Library Board of Trustees Meeting – June 9, 2026
• Planning Board Meeting – June 9, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Land Use Change Tax

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Land Use Change Tax for the following property: Map and Lot # 011-001-002 in the amount of $15,000.00.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.  

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Land Use Change Tax for the following property: Map and Lot # 029-019-000 in the amount of $1,400.00.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.  

Solar Tax Credit:

Map and Lot #005-002-010: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Solar Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 005-002-010. The approval was delayed because assessor had to visit the property.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor,  the motion was approved.

Timber Intents

Map and Lot 005-057-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot # 005-057-000, off Watkins Hill Road.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor,  the motion was approved.

Building/Demolition Permits

20264-18, Map and Lot# 020-011-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Demolition Permit #2026-18 for Map and Lot # 020-011-000 to demolish the existing metal building. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Public Hearings – Potential Hearing Date: The Public Hearings for the Police Station bond and budget will be July 1, 2026.  By consensus, in case of bad weather, the hearing will be postponed to July 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM. 

160 Prospect Hill Road Letter: There is a building permit violation on this property. The standard fine of $275 for building without a permit will be assessed. For now, no daily penalty will be added since they are addressing the issue.

Water and Sewer Utility Meeting – New Date: July 15th or 22nd have been suggested for the Water and Sewer Utility Meeting.  Mrs. Downing will check with Mark Houghton.

North Walpole School Draft Future Use Plans: Mr. Dalessio said this is the plan required by the State.  It indicates what the School Board’s thoughts are about possible use of the building.

New Business

May 2026 Landfill Monitoring Report: Two monitoring wells had levels of 62% and 156% LEL, which is consistent with historical data.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the report.

North Walpole Commissions Request to Meet with the Selectboard: The North Walpole Village Commissioners have requested a meeting with the Selectboard on Thursday, June 25th to discuss the North Walpole School.  That meeting time is good with the Selectboard.

Town Hall Folding Chairs and Outside Use: The Grange would like to use the chairs from Town Hall for Award Night on the Common, weather permitting.  By consensus, the Selectboard agrees to the use because it benefits the whole community.

Town Common Use on August 23rd: The River Valley Church would like to have Bluegrass and other entertainment on the Common on August 23rd.  By consensus the church may go ahead with their event as long as there is no bouncy house on Town property.

HCS Pricing Comment from a Citizen: A resident is concerned with the increase in the cost of the Foot Care Clinics.  It was observed that it seems to be what is happening everywhere.  The Selectboard does not dictate Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services (HCS) prices.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the resident’s concern.

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 7:04 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:17 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.

Hooper Trustees

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:17 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:39 PM.  

Mr. Dalessio spoke to the Walpole Seniors meeting on Monday at the Congregational Church.  They had a lot of questions about things in Walpole. He felt it was a very good discussion.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the June 25,2026 Selectboard meeting.)