The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

June 4, 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: Peggy Pschirrer and Tom Murray of the Walpole Foundation

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

The Non-Public session was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wished to speak to the first item on the non-public agenda.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c)(d) at 6:30 PM. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 6:52 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.

Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Murray left during the Non-Public session.

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $176,835.97 dated 6/9/2026 which includes a $100,000 request for warrant article funds from WFD.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

There is also a request for approval for March, April and May 2026 ACH payments of $583,655.19 per month to Fall Mountain Regional School District.  These payments were already made but were not previously approved by the Selectboard.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payments for March, April and May 2026 of $583,655.19 each to Fall Mountain Regional School District.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $43,178.82 dated 6/5/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,173.12.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 28, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 28, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 28, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 28, 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:

• 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

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op 25-461-03, Map and Lot # 011-007-002: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $1,443.04. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Abatements

Map and Lot # 005-058-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to deny the Abatement request for Map and Lot # 005-058-000 as recommended by Avitar because significant locational differences were not accounted for and the equalized value for this property is $440,696.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved, and the request is denied.

Timber Intents

Map and Lot 014-005-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot # 014-005-000, off Whitcomb Road.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building and demolition Permits

2026-11, Map and Lot# 003-058-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Demolition Permit #2026-11 for Map and Lot # 003-058-000 to remove a garage/barn.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-12, Map and Lot# 014-044-002: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-12 for Map and Lot # 014-044-002 to construct a 36’ x 24’ two bay garage with loft. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-13, Map and Lot# 014-011-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-13 for Map and Lot # 014-011-001 to construct a 25’ x 12’ overhang on an existing garage. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-15, Map and Lot# 012-001-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Demolition Permit #2026-15 for Map and Lot # 012-001-000 to demolish an existing 26’ x 50’ workshop. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-16, Map and Lot# 012-001-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-16 for Map and Lot # 012-001-000 to construct a 38’ x 58’ storage shed. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Special Town Meeting: Ms. Mayberry stated that the superior court hearing was today.  Mr. Hockensmith went through the complete request. He explained that the emergency that necessitated the special meeting is the condition of the existing police station and incomplete information at the time of the Town Meeting.  Ms. Mayberry reported that the judge ruled from the bench that Walpole can hold the special meeting and that the Town must start publicizing the meeting right away.  

The Special Town Meeting to vote on the bond for the new Police Station will be on Monday, August 17th at 7:00 PM.

Reservoir Dam: Mr. Dalessio said the Wetlands Permit application, which is active for five years, has been submitted. It will allow the Town to breach the dam.  All funding for this project will cease as of July 1st.  Everyone involved in the project has been warned.

Town Hall Generator: The tree at the northwest corner of the property is scheduled to be removed on Monday, June 8th.  This will allow for the installation of a propane tank for the generator for Town Hall.

160 Prospect Hill Road: A building permit was due on May 31st.  A complete application has not been submitted. Mrs. Patch picked up the building permit but never completed and returned the application.  She was reminded of the approaching deadline.  A letter will be sent notifying them of the $500 fine.

Congregational Church Barbecue: The date of Congregational Church barbecue planned for the July 4th weekend has been moved to August because not enough workers will be available on the holiday weekend.  A new date has not been selected.

New Business

Recreation Revolving Fund Request: The Recreation Department is requesting $1,237.00 from the Revolving Fund to purchase summer basketball jerseys.   The sponsors reimburse the cost of the jerseys.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Purchase Order # 457330 for $1,237.00 to be taken from the Recreation Revolving Fund to purchase jerseys from Bulldog Designs LLC.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed, and the Purchase Order was signed.

Week of July 4th Selectboard Meeting: A meeting is currently scheduled for July 2nd, which is the evening before the Town holiday on July 3rd.   By consensus, the Selectboard agreed to move the meeting to Wednesday, July 1st.

Hooper Trustees

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:36 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:40 PM.

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 11, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)