The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 13, 2026

Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair, Cheryl Mayberry (delayed at work), and Steven Dalessio

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

Guests Present: Tara Sad, Charlotte King, from the Brattleboro Reformer, and Steve Varone, Treasurer

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

Old Business was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate a guest who wished to speak to an item.

Old Business

River Valley Seniors at Home Event: Tara Sad attended with an event update.  The RVSAH events committee will be meeting to discuss the event. The RVSAH Board meeting is on 8/18/2026 to vote on the RVSAH event.  The event, if approved, will most likely be held in October.  Ms. Sad will be back early in September with an update.  Ms. Sad left the meeting. 

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $119,976.17 dated 8/18/2026. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $583,655.19 to Fall Mountain Regional School District (FMRSD) for July.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $583,655.19 to Fall Mountain Regional School District (FMRSD) for August.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $142,121.00 for North Walpole Village District.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $42,063.08 for NH Retirement System (NHRS) with a due date of 8/24/2026.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved. 

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $39,059.99 dated 8/14/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,234.96.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 6, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 6, 2026.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 6, 2026:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 6, 2026 with the minutes to remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio 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:

• Walpole Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – August 3, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2026-26, Map and Lot# 008-011-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-26 for Map and Lot # 008-011-000 to construct a 28’ x 5’ mudroom.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-28, Map and Lot# 003-013-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-28 for Map and Lot # 003-013-000 to construct a 20’ x 16’ shed. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Before entering the Non-Public meeting, Charlotte King from the Brattleboro Reformer was excused.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c) at 6:46 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry joined the meeting at 6:56 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 6:57 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 6:57 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 20, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)