The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 21, 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, Sanford Horskin and Joan Horskin

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

The first item was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests.

Library Ramp Railing Extension

Mrs. Malmberg doesn’t know if the existing ramp is ADA compliant. She was not here when it was built and has not seen documentation. Double strollers and wheelchairs do get into the Library.  By consensus, the Selectboard requested that someone knowledgeable determine what can be done to make the Library as accessible as possible.  Mrs. Malmberg will call Mark Houghton.  The State Library might also be helpful.  Mrs. Downing will call Primex.  All agreed that the Town wants to do the best that is possible to be ADA compliant since this a Town funded building improvement.  It was noted that the second door going into the Library doesn’t have a push button.

Mrs. Malmberg, and Mr. and Mrs. Horskin left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $52,370.95 dated 5/26/2026, an ACH payment of $41,062.01 to HealthTrust for June coverage, and an ACH payment of $85,666.16 to the Village of Bellows Falls for sewer bond and usage fees.  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 $35,260.47 dated 5/22/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,524.92.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 14, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 14, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio,  and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved. Ms. Vose was not present at this meeting.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 14, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 14, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting Minutes – April 7, 2026 
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2026 
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting Minutes – April 28, 2026 
• Planning Board Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2026 – postponed 

Ms. Vose acknowledged the North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting minutes.  The copy of the Planning Board minutes the Selectboard has does not include a significant amendment. The acknowledgement will be postponed until next week.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op # 25-461-02, Map and Lot # 014-005-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $970.01. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor,  the motion was approved.

Property Tax Refunds

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 008-022-000 of $29.29.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 008-022-001 of $8.20.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permits

2014-10 Renewal, Map and Lot# 012-013-004: The Selectboard does not have all the necessary information to sign this building permit.  This permit application will be postponed until the information is received.

2026-09, Map and Lot# 019-040-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-09 for Map and Lot # 019-040-000 to enclose an existing porch and carport, a total of 900 square feet. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-10, Map and Lot# 021-009-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-10 for Map and Lot # 021-009-000 to construct stairs and a deck at the back of the building. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

New Business

Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Mr. Dalessio moved to spend $3,296.00 from the Recreation Revolving Fund for the new North Walpole Village Park sign as specified in Purchase Order #457328 for Signworx.  This is the last half of the price of the sign.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved and the purchase order signed.

North Walpole School State Expo Invitation: The Fourth Grade invited the Selectboard to attend the State Expo on June 9th.  Ms. Mayberry plans to attend.  Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose are unable to attend because of commitments at work.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved into enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) at 7:18 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:56 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 7:59 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:10 PM.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the May 28, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 14, 2026

Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry and Steven Dalessio, acting Chair

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

Guests Present: Robbie Mahrou

Selectboard Absent: Carolyn Vose, Chair

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:32 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $50,416.27 dated 5/15/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $10,704.63.  This includes retroactive wages and the 2026 wage rates for employees.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Public Hearing for USDA Grant for Walpole Fire Station Expansion Project – May 7, 2026: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing for the USDA Grant for the Walpole Fire Station Expansion Project of May 7, 2026. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Selectboard Meeting – May 7. 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 7, 2026. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 7, 2026: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 7, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

Committee Reports

Ms. Mayberry brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – May 5, 2026 

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Warrant

Spring Property Tax Warrant: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the warrant for Spring Property Taxes for $6,772,464.00 with interest of 8% per annum effective July 1, 2026.  Tax bills will be mailed on May 22nd and are due July 1st.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Gravel Tax Warrant

Op # 25-461-02-E and 25-461-03-E, Maps and Lots 014-013-000 and 015-011-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the gravel taxes assessed and warrant for $3,392.34 for Op # 25-461-02-E and 25-461-03-E for maps and lots # 014-013-000 and 015-011-000.  This is Cold River Materials.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Excavation Intents

Op # 26-461-04-E for Map and Lot # 012-073-000-: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Excavation Intent for Op # 26-461-04-E for Map and Lot # 012-073-000, off Old Drewsville Road.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Requests for Reimbursements for Reservoir Dam: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and have Mr. Dalessio sign the reimbursement requests: Request #28 is for $34,247.38 and Request #29 for $28,436.66.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the reimbursement request was signed.

New Business

Appointment Notices for Conservation Commission: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Lewis Shelley and Hale Morrell to be members of the Conservation Commission for three years, from the time each is sworn in by the Town Clerk until Town Meeting 2029.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, Mr. Shelley and Ms. Hale are members of the Conservation Commission for three years. 

Mr. Mahrou joined the meeting.

Robbie Mahrou: Mr. Mahrou has decided to run for Congress, NH District 2, and wished to speak to the Selectboard.  He would like to know what the Town needs and what the issues are that he might work on addressing if elected.  The biggest issue is lack of communication.  The Selectboard acknowledged Mr. Mahrou’s decision to run for Congress.

Mr. Mahrou left the meeting.

Police Building Committee Fundraising Letters: Mr. Dalessio explained that the committee is preparing letters which will be mailed to businesses and individuals.  Additional edits are being made. The final version will be available for the Selectboard for review.

Solar Energy Hook-ups: The Town received a complaint from a resident because Liberty Utilities is no longer allowing new solar connections to the grid.  Mr. Dalessio confirmed that Liberty has made public announcements. Liberty is waiting for National Grid to make improvements at the Bellows Falls substation. The Selectboard recommends that anyone considering a solar installation before 2030 contact Liberty Utilities before proceeding.

Propane Gas Service Issue: A citizen wanted to warn other residents of an extra fee for low propane usage (e.g. just used for cooking) and the difficulty of having propane tanks removed.  Extra fees for low usage are common. The Selectboard recommends that residents check with their provider.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b) at 7:25  PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:22 PM.

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

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the May 21, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)