The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

April 30, 2026

Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair, and Cheryl Mayberry

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

Guests Present: Sanford and Joan Horskin

Selectboard Absent: Steven Dalessio

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

Library Ramp Railing: Mr. & Mrs. Horskin came to the meeting when they saw that the agenda included a discussion about the Library’s ramp railing.  For medical and age reasons, Mrs. Horskin cannot get to Library without a railing to the sidewalk. Mrs. Horskin noted that the Town has an aging population and that this issue will impact more residents over time.  Also, the bottom light at foot level on the ramp has been out for a long time.  There are many times that Mrs. Horskin cannot get to programs she would like to attend, especially on winter evenings.  She also mentioned watching a young mother struggle to get a stroller around the corner on the ramp.  The Selectboard recommended that the ramp and railing design be reviewed by someone with accessibility expertise.  

Mr. & Mrs. Horskin left the meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $34,259.87 dated 5/1/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,239.53.  Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved. 

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $4,191.00 dated 5/2/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $683.42.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – April 22, 2026: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 22, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – April 22, 2026: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of April 22, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose 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:

• Supervisors of the Checklist Meeting Minutes – March 23, 2026
• Supervisors of the Checklist Meeting Minutes – April 20, 2026
• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – April 6, 2026
• Trail Committee Minutes – April 8, 2026
• Library Trustees Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Water and Sewer Warrants

Walpole Water Fees: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the warrant for Walpole Water Fees for $43,739.09.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Walpole Sewer Fees: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the warrant for Walpole Sewer Fees totaling $75,296.63.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

North Walpole Sewer Fees: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the warrant for North Walpole Sewer Fees for $58,331.78.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permit

2026-08, Map and Lot# 008-066-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2026-08 for Map and Lot # 080-066-000 to construct a 32’ x 12’ deck. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

In-Person Staff Meeting Topic and Date: The topic will be succession planning.  The introductory document to share with employees will be ready for review at the next meeting.

New Business

Appointment Notice for Tom Murray to be an Alternate to the Planning Board: Ms. Vose acknowledged that Tom Murray was selected by the Planning Board per RSA 673:6 to serve as an Alternate on the Planning Board for three years.  Mr. Murray will be sworn in by the Town Clerk.

Library Ramp Railing Extension: The railing on the Library ramp needs to be extended to the sidewalk, but the cost of $3,800 is over budget.  Mrs. Malmberg documented the options. The Board felt that more information is needed to decide.  Additionally, the Board is reflecting on Mrs. Horskin’s comments.  Mrs. Malmberg will be asked to attend the meeting next week.

Commercial Brush Fee at Recycling Center: Ms. Vose stated that the commercial use of the brush pile at the Recycling Center makes it hard to manage the pile because of the amount that comes in.  Ms. Hakey has requested that a fee based on load size be implemented.  A final decision will be made next week.

SWRPC Annual Meeting Invitation: SWRPC will have its annual meeting on June 9th with the social hour at 5:00 PM and the meeting starts at 5:30 PM.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the invitation.  

Thank You Note: A thank you note to the citizens of Walpole from Southwestern Community Services (SCS) for the donation was acknowledged by Ms. Vose.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b) at 7:21 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and MS. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:57 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the May 7, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)