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Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 11/15/17

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

Town of Walpole

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

7:30 pm

 

 

Present: Board Members: Chair Myra Mansouri, Vice-Chair Jan Galloway Leclerc, Mary Therese Lester, Judy Trow, Tom Murray. Alternate: Ernie Vose. Absent: Pauline Barnes.

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the December 2017 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Roll Call: Ms. Mansouri called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. There were five board members present so an alternate was not needed to fill in.

 

Minutes: On page 2 there were a couple of grammatical corrections. For example, provided should be provide, include should be includes and in sixth paragraph there should be the word stated after Ms. Lester. Also Ms. Clerc pointed out that Mr. Sawyer’s pit on Route 12 is not grandfathered. Ms. Lester made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Ms. Trow seconded the motion and it was approved by the entire Board.

 

New Business:

Paula Burdick: new driveway Elm Street – Ms. Paula Burdick did not come to the meeting.

 

Update on Dan Mandich business From the Heart: Ms. Mansouri explained Mr. Mandich dropped off the form from the state for his home office on Prospect Hill. She signed it, made a copy and then he had to take it to the fire department for the fire chief to sign. Mr. Mandich will then bring back the form from the state and we will copy it and put it in his file. He’s not having anyone coming to to his house.

 

Update Carmody property, 6 Ames Lane, 2009 Town Report – There were questions about the status of the Carmody property on Ames Lane. According to the 2007 and 2008 Town Report, Dearborn Circle and Burrows Lane were changed to residential B at a vote on the warrant that resulted in 973 for and 137 against.

Ames Lane is a private road so their frontage is on Dearborn Circle, Ms. Trow said. So that means if the frontage of the lots is on Dearborn Circle, then the two lots are Residential B, not commercial.

Mr. Vose said one of the Carmody lots is on a corner so it’s also on Upper Walpole Rd. He would have the proper frontage there.

Ms. Leclerc said the lots may have the frontage on Dearborn Circle, but there is nothing in the zoning ordinance that says they have to use the frontage for access. 

Ms. Mansouri said the map say it’s Residential B and the tax card says it’s commercial.

In the end, the Board looked up the recently redrawn zoning map from Avitar.  That map indicates that the lot with frontage on both Dearborn Circle and Upper Walpole Road is in Residential B. It also shows the lot that was subdivided off from the corner lot is zoned commercial.

                                                                     

Patricia Rodrigues request

Under the Right to Know law, Ms. Rodrigues requested by email copies of the gravel pit inspection reports for Graves Gravel pit and Hodgkins Industrial Park Gravel Pit. The secretary sent her copies of each report after she supplied her mailing address.

 

Lighting

At the request of the Board at the October meeting, the Board asked the secretary to research lighting and to check with Mari Brunner at Southwest Regional Planning Commission. Ms. Brunner suggested looking at the manual “Innovative Land Use Planning Techniques,’’ which the secretary obtained for free from Steve Landry of the NH Department of Environmental Services. Also included in the lighting information was the Planning Board’s lighting plan in the site plan and a document that was in the file.

Ms. Trow said, regarding the Irving sign, she wanted to see the sign illuminated so in the future she’ll have a better idea of brightness. Ms. Raynie Laware said the sign would be 6700 lumens. Some of the sample ordinances in the “Innovative” book recommended1800 lumens as the optimum number of lumens. All agreed that seeing the sign will make the difference. If there’s a problem, Ms. Laware said the lights could be dimmed.

Ms. Trow asked if light is a zoning responsibility. Mr. Vose responded that the Board can put conditions on anything.

 

New Business:

Ms. Mansouri was at the Planning Board meeting the previous night and there was a Public Hearing on amending the Detached Accessory Dwelling Units. The Planning Board voted to recommend the amendments and they will be placed on the warrant in March.

Ms. Mansouri and Mr. Jeff Miller, chair of the Planning Board, are the ones who came up with the language for the amendments.

The amendments are:

A definition of DADU:

As defined as a residential living unit that is with the same single-family lot and provides independent living facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel of land as the principal unit it accompanies.

1-F No conversions to condominiums and must remain in common ownership.

2-D Only one DADU per lot.

2-E Must comply with town ordinances and regulations.

Ms. Mansouri asked if the language for the amendments were going to the town attorney. She will check with the Planning Board chair Jeff Miller.

 

Town Warrant 

Ms. Trow and Ms. Barnes were looking into the signage on Alstead Center Road, which at one time was called Hitchcock Road. Ms. Trow said that she and Ms. Barnes had the maps out and quickly felt that the descriptions were descriptions of 1960 things that they had no knowledge of. She said she always relied on the maps before and not the written descriptions in the ordinance.

Ms. Mansouri said she would contact the Municipal Association in Concord and ask them to help write an ordinance as simple as possible. But if it goes on the warrant, it needs two Public Hearings by the Planning Board. The name of the road was changed when 911 went in.

 

Good News 

Bob Anderson said he would be happy to come back as an alternate starting in January. Everyone was very glad to see him when he stopped in and were delighted with his decision to comeback on the Board. He has been missed.

Mr. Murray wanted to know the zone of the lot next to where Dr. Chuck Shaw’s veterinary business is. Mr. Vose responded rural/agricultural.

 

Mr. Vose made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Leclerc and entire Board vote in the affirmative.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

 

Next meeting: Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 11/14/17

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Walpole Planning Board

November 14, 2017

Town Hall

7 pm

 

Present: Chair Jeff Miller, Co-chair Robert Miller, James Aldrich Secretary, Jason Perron, Dennis Marcom, Jeff White, Cheryl Mayberry, Selectboard Representative. Alternates: Joanna Andros, Ed Potter,

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the December 2017 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions. 

Roll Call: Mr. J. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. There were five board members present so no one was needed to fill in.

 

Minutes: There were two corrections to the regular minutes. The first was a motion by Dennis Marcom regarding the Public Hearing for Complete Streets. The motion should say, “At its workshop session on September 26, Board members who were present okayed several recommendations for Complete Streets as well as the policy presented after July. The recommendations and policy should be given to the Selectboard.” Mr. Marcom made a motion to do just that and it was seconded by Mr. R. Miller. The Selectboard will have a Public Hearing in November for the public to weigh in on these recommendations and policy. Also, Jeff White’s name was not listed as being present for the October 2017 meeting.

Mr. Marcom made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Mr. Perron seconded the motion and the motion passed with a unanimous vote by the Board.

 

Old Business:

Public Hearing No. 1: Jeff Carney,  Program Manager Vegetation and Inspections for Liberty Utilities, will prune trees on Farnum Road, a designated scenic road. Request by letter, Statute 231-158.

Mr. Carney, sent a letter to the Planning Board outlining what his team was going to do on Farnum Road, which is a designated scenic road. The scheduled maintenance follows PUC: 307.10 Pruning Standards and “with the landowner’s consent, utilities shall prune trees adjacent to all distribution circuits to the following minimum clearances on more than a five-year cycle.”

Mr. Carney was not at the meeting.

 

Public Hearing No. 2; Amended DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Units)  The DADU is a zoning ordinance that passed in March 2017. On the advice of the town’s attorney, Jeremy Hockensmith, it has been amended to clarify the new zoning ordinance. Mr. J. Miller sat down with Zoning Board chair, Myra Mansouri, and these are the amendments that were added to the ordinance.

The first is a definition of DADU:

“DADU – As defined as a residential living unit that is with the same single-family lot and provides independent living facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation on the same parcel of land as the principal unit it accompanies.

“1-F No conversions to condominiums and must remain in common ownership.

“2- D Only one DADU per lot.

“E. Must comply with town ordinances and regulations.”

Everything else remains the same. Mr. J. Miller asked if there were any questions or comments. Mr. Marcom said that it all made sense to him. The Public Hearing was closed.

Mr. Perron recommended passage of the amendments to the DADU. Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion and the motion passed in a unanimous vote.

 

New Business: Bensonwood request for a Public Hearing in December for a small addition of a shed to one of the buildings at 6 Blackjack Crossing.

Mr. Tom Olsen represented Bensonwood. He asked for a Public Hearing for an addition to a timber frame shop that Bensonwood would like to build. He explained that the addition would be to the building on the right of the parking lot. The addition is called the Robot Shed addition because the shed will house a new timber milling machine that the manufacturers of the machine call a Robot.

This addition is 389 square feet and it will be attached to the 14,500 square-foot timber frame building. That does not include the offices, which are attached on the east side of building. It’s a single-story addition, with a shed roof and a concrete foundation.

He submitted a corrected site plan. Mr. Olsen said the previous plan was part of a parking study that shows parking spaces that don’t exit. He didn’t’ want there to be the impression the company was parking 120 cars because that’s not happening.

Mr. Olsen said there will be no increase in employment because it’s an automated machine. And currently the construction of the wall, roof and floor panels have been moved to a facility in Keene. So about 30 people who were previously working at 6 Blackjack Crossing are now working in Keene.

Mr. Marcom, a Bensonwood employee, added that there is a woodworking facility that’s on Pratt Road in Alstead and the 10 to 12 employees from that facility will now be working at 6 Blackjack Crossing.

Mr. J. Miller asked about the waivers on the checklist and if some were not applicable. Mr. Olsen said he provided some information on the document of the waived items.

Mr. J. Miller recommended that the meeting next month will be about two matters: the site plan for the Robot shed as well as for an amended site plan. These two matters will be incorporated into one Public Hearing. The minutes will reflect this request.

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for the addition of the Robot shed and also for the amended site plan. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and it was approved by the Board.

 

William Callahan – Land Donation

Mr. Miller said that there is a gentleman in town that has 3.6 landlocked acres and he wants to donate the land to the town. It abuts the Fanny Mason Forest, which has a conservation easement on the property. The procedure is to generate a letter of recommendation. That’s the process, Mr. J. Miller said.

Since Mr. Aldrich knew the background of the parcel, he explained the history of the property and why Mr. Callahan wanted to donate the land. Looking at a map, Aldrich pointed out Route 12, and a parcel of land now owned by Mr. William Callahan. Aldrich said years ago Raymond Fletcher owned the land and had a handshake deal to allow the person owning the property, now belonging to Callahan, to drive across the property, now owned by Sean Hannan. The right of way went from Old Keene Road to get to where Callahan’s property now is. Since that property is now owned by someone else, that owner did not agree to the right of way so it leaves the acreage landlocked. So Mr. Callahan wants to give it to the town as a gift. The property will become part of the Fanny Mason Forest.

Mr. Marcom asked what was the Planning Board’s duty.

Mr. J. Miller said the Planning Board has to send a recommendation to the Selectboard to allow the Selectboard to accept the land on behalf of the town. The Conservation Committee also has to send a recommendation.

Mr. Perron made a motion to recommend to the Selectboard the acceptance of the Callahan property for the town. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the Board unanimously passed the motion. The secretary will send a letter to the Selectboard.

 

Complete Streets – Board members received copies of the minutes of the Public Hearing on Complete Streets recommendations and policy that the Selectmen held earlier this month. Each of the Planning Board’s recommendations was taken up and commented on by people attending the meeting.

 

Liberty Utilities – Mr. Miller suggested keeping open the Public Hearing on pruning on a scenic road. No abutters attended the hearing and the spokesperson, Jeff Carney did not come, so the Planning Board will keep the hearing open and will continue the Public Hearing at the December meeting.

 

DCR – Greg Gay property in North Walpole. Selectman Mayberry said she received a new document that afternoon stating that the judge threw out the motion to reconsider their decision, which was favorable to Mr. Gay.

 

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded and passed by the entire Board.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

 

Next regular meeting Tuesday, December 12,  2017

Better Hurry

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More Conservancy Land

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Thank you Jane Skofield. – Lil

Newly conserved property is a sanctuary for wildlife

KEENE, N.H. — The Monadnock Conservancy recently was given a 95.4-acre parcel of land that abuts Hooper Forest in the north central part of Walpole, N.H. The property offers incredible plant and tree diversity, and also provides key habitat for wildlife.

Forested slopes, woodland views and stone walls; these are a few of the treasures of this special place. Large, mature trees dominate the landscape. The only structure on the entire plot is an old stone-lined spring. Part of the beauty of this property is how undeveloped it remains.

Now, thanks to growing support from the community and a generous donor, the property will stay that way. Jane Skofield of Walpole deeded the nearly 100 acres of land to the Conservancy.

“I inherited the land from my uncle,” she said. ”I didn’t really need it, so I thought the Conservancy could use it.” Jane further remarked that she thought it was a good spot for wildlife.

Oak trees provide ample mast for critters who like acorns. Hop hornbeam nutlets are prized by ruffed grouse and are eaten by pheasants, finches, grosbeaks, rabbits, turkeys and squirrels.

The property’s rich soil is the product of bedrock uncommonly high in calcium and undulating terrain. That, among other things, allows for a really diverse community of plants to grow — more so than your average New Hampshire forest.

“It’s unique to see all of that diversity packed into one spot,” said Rick Brackett of the Conservancy.

The Monadnock Conservancy, founded in 1989, is the only land trust dedicated exclusively to the 35 towns in the Monadnock region of southwestern New Hampshire. Its mission is to work with communities and landowners to conserve the natural resources, wild and working lands, rural character and scenic beauty of the region. Based in Keene, N.H., the Conservancy is an accredited organization that has protected 20,000 acres of forest, farmland, shoreline, wetlands, wildlife habitat and recreation trails in the region. For more information, visit http://www.MonadnockConservancy.org or call 603-357-0600.

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Help for Our Terrific Science Olympiads

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Science Olympiads are requesting that you choose Amazon Smiles when you

shop at Amazon.  If you sign up at Amazon Smiles, every time you make a

purchase on Amazon, 0.5% of your total purchase price will be donated to

Science Olympiad (Fall Mountain Regional School District).  Just sign up

once at Amazon Smiles and choose Fall Mountain Regional School District

(Walpole Olympiads).  Then, each time you want to shop at Amazon, simply

type in Smiles.Amazon.com and your Amazon experience will benefit Science

Olympiad.  Thank you so much for your help.  If you have any problems,

please contact Kim Lewis at klewis@

Voter Information Forum – 12/6/17

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New Hampshire House Representatives Michael Abbott, Paul Berch and Lucy Weber

will be at the Walpole Town Hall (34 Elm Street), December 6th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

to talk about pending legislation and to answer questions.

Come join your neighbors from Drewsville, North Walpole and Walpole

and meet your local representatives.

A great way to spend a winter evening!

Sponsored by the Fall Mountain Alliance.

Thank You

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Walpole Cub Scout Pack and Walpole Boy Scout Troop 299

would like to Thank all the people that donated for a Scouting for Food Drive

this past weekend. We collected 1286 pieces of food which got donated to

the Fall Mountain Food Shelf. If for some reason your bag didn’t get picked

up please take it to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf.

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS

Hooper Trustees Meeting Minutes – 11/2/17

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

 

Hooper Trustees Present:  Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 7:38 PM.

 

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

Hooper Trustees Meeting – October 26, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of October 26, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were accepted.

 

Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session – October 26, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session of October 26, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Hooper Maintenance Trust:  Mr. Dalessio moved to pay the Walpole Clarion for the Hooper Mansion furniture sale ad in the amount of $98.00.  This should be taken from the Hooper Maintenance Trust.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Mrs. Pschirrer noted people have seen this ad and she has received comments about it.  She worked on pricing some more items last Tuesday.  They owe a big thanks to Ms. Sharon Boccelli because she spent a good bit of time there.  Some items have been given to Ms. Boccelli for sale in her spring auction.  Mrs. Pschirrer will make arrangements with Mr. Phil Hicks to get into the Pro Shop so the books can be boxed.

 

Mrs. Pschirrer asked permission to hire Mr. Kevin Healy to help move furniture out of the Mansion on Saturday, November 11th from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.  Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry approved this.

 

Hooper Cottage:  Mr. Dalessio moved to sign the letter to Mr. Joe Goodhue regarding the Hooper cottage rent.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 11/2/17

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

 

Selectboard Present:     Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:40 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were no people from the public in attendance.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $55,469.00 for checks dated November 3, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending October 28, 2017 in the amount of $23,692.61 for checks dated November 3, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,092.23 for the week ending October 28, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – October 26, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of October 26, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – October 26, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of October 26, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

2016 FINANCIAL AUDIT MEETING – October 26, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the 2016 Financial Audit Meeting of October 26, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

  • North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – October 10, 2017;
  • North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – October 17, 2017;
  • Planning Board Workshop – October 24, 2017.

 

WARRANTS:

WALPOLE WATER FEES:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Warrant For The Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $74,472.95.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

 

WALPOLE SEWER FEES: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Warrant For The Collection of Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $90,529.90.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NORTH WALPOLE SEWER FEES:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Warrant For The Collection of North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $72,623.02.   Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

ABATEMENTS:

MAP and LOT #003-040-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement in the amount of $177.50 for Map and Lot #003-040-000.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

MAP and LOT #021-024-001:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement in the amount of $112.81 for Map and Lot #021-024-001.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

BUILDING PERMITS:

PETER and KIMBERLY KING, 46 Dearborn Circle, Map and Lot #012-055-022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit No. 2017-38 for Peter and Kimberly King to have a “10’ x 12’ Mudroom Entrance Addition” at 46 Dearborn Circle.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

JOSEPH and SONIA SAWYER, 632 River Road, Map and Lot #004-001-004:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit No. 2017-39 for Joseph and Sonia Sawyer to put “Solar Panels on Roof of House” at 632 River Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Vachon, Clukay and Co. Letter:  Ms. Mayberry suggested adding “to see the attached opinions from the Town Treasurer for future audit consideration”.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to Vachon, Clukay and Company as amended.  Seconded by Mr. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Frank Whitcomb Construction Letter:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to Frank Whitcomb Construction.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Petitions for Pole Licensing:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Petitions for Pole Licensing.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Citizen’s Report 2017-14 Letter:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter regarding Citizen’s Report #2017-14.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

 

JROTC of Fall Mountain Request:  The Selectboard continued their discussion relative to finding suitable space for the JROTC of Fall Mountain to practice.  Everything is protected and it is under control of competent adults.  There are ten students in the marksmanship training.  Mr. Dalessio is going to talk to Police Chief Paquette and Lt. Justin Sanctuary for an opinion.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

2017 Preliminary Tax Rate:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported the Town received a preliminary tax rate in the amount of $25.09.  They have to add an amount for potential abatements and what amount to take out of the fund balance.  Land values went up.

Mr. Dallesio moved to change the final over-lay for the 2017 tax rate to $40,000.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.   

 

Assistant Treasurer Appointment Notice:  Mr. Dalessio moved to appoint Margaret Palmer as the Assistant Treasurer.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Citizen’s Report 2017-18:  Mrs. Pschirrer will respond to this email.  It is difficult to get out of Middle Street because of the range of vision for turning left onto Main Street.  The Highway Department will follow up on this.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:25 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:36 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 2, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:58 PM.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

Highway Department:  Ms. Mayberry met all the Highway crew and saw the Highway building.  She had a tour of the Town / roads with Mr. Rau.  It was interesting and productive.  The Selectboard discussed damage as the result of the last storm.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Walpole Artisans Tour – 11/24-26/17

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The 15th Annual Walpole Artisans Tour and sale will host over 30 artisans at 5 locations. This event will take place Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 24th through Sunday, Nov. 26th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The tour features juried original artwork, fine crafts, and unique gifts. Start your tour at the Walpole Town Hall, 34 Elm St., Walpole NH.

Additional tour locations are: the Walpole Artisans gift shop at 52 Main St., Walpole NH; Sherwin Art Glass at 33 Bridge St., Bellows Falls, VT; Walpole Interiors 604 Whitcomb Rd., Walpole, NH; and Walpole Mountain View Winery, 114 Barnett Hill Rd., Walpole, NH.

While on this tour, you will have the opportunity to meet the following artisans: Bob Askey (framed original artwork), Carla Boyington (wool & silk scarves + accessories), Wayne Cotton (segmented wood turnings), Jim and Andrea Lorette (hand forged jewelry, skin care, & note cards), Donna Lund (watercolor & pastel paintings), Joellen Knight (wooden harps), Philip Morgan (carved wooden birds & back scratchers), Mary Ellen Pellerin (quilts, aprons, & hand bags), Chris Sherwin (functional & decorative art glass), Bob Taylor (metal sculpture & garden art), Anne Ward (framed paintings & prints), and Liz Winchester-Larson (still life & landscape colored pencil).

For more information and a tour brochure, stop by the shop at 52 Main Street; call 603.756.3020; email: walpoleartisans@myfairpoint.net or website: www.walpoleartisans.org