The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

July 1, 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: Sue Nadeau and Jonathan Crocker, Hooper Institute Board of Directors and Greta Drager, Hooper Institute Executive Director

Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:50 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Hooper Trustees

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:51 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:32 PM.

Ms. Nadeau, Ms. Drager and Mr. Crocker left during the Hooper Trustees non-public meeting.

Accounts Payable 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $64,460.50 dated 7/7/2026, the  ACH payments of $41,895.16 to HealthTrust and $99,581.25 to NH Municipal Bond Bank.  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 $41,573.77 dated 7/3/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,514.01; also the supplemental payment of  $1,250.00 dated 7/3/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $299.28.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – June 25, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 25, 2026.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – June 25, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of June 25, 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:

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – June 17, 2026
• Planning Board Workshop Minutes – June 23, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam Permitting Update: Mr. Dalessio reported that the Town met the deadline of 7/1/2026 for the Reservoir Dam Wetlands Permit and had received a permit to Reconstruct an Existing Dam (i.e. to breech the dam temporarily until it can be reconstructed to meet current standards.)  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Reconstruction Permit and for Mr. Dalessio to sign it.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed and Mr. Dalessio signed the permit.

MS-636 for Special Town Meeting: Ms. Mayberry moved to sign the MS-636 for the Special Meeting on 8/17/2026.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed and the MS-636 was signed. 

Dog Licensing re: Extra Fees: The Town Clerk’s Office wanted to let the Selectboard know about the additional fees for dogs taken to the Humane Society that are charged to the Towns.  Mr. Dalessio recommends raising rates when the State permits higher rates.

July 5th Concert on the Green Update: Information on the July 5th Concert is posted on the Town website (walpolnh.us) under events and news. The schedule is:

• 4:00 PM: Bring your own picnic to the Common
• 4:00 – 6:00 PM: “Ask Your Selectboard a Question” table by the Town Hall
• 4:15 PM: Lucy Weber will read the Declaration of Independence
• 4:30 PM: Church bells will be rung
• 5:00 PM: Hot dogs will be available
• 6:00 PM: Concert on the Green – River Valley Dance Band

New Business

NH DOT Rumble Strip Project: The NH DOT plans to install rumble strips on Route 12 from Fitzwilliam to Newport to help keep people in their lanes.  There will not be a rumble strip through North Walpole.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the notice. 

FMRSD-SAU 60 Leadership Format Change Memo: A notice was received stating that FMRSD will be changing its leadership format again this year and listing the qualifications for the new CEO. Ms. Vose acknowledged the notice.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c)(e) at 7:52 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:20 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 8:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the July 9, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)