Monthly Archives: April 2024
Women of Walpole Change of Location
The Women of Walpole will meet on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30pm at the home of Karin Gravina. This is a location change from the previous meeting notice in the April Clarion. All women who live or work in Walpole are welcome to attend. For meeting address or other information, please contact Susan Johnson at pete_suejohnson@verizon.net or Carolyn LeBail at carolynlebail@gmail.com.
“Great Decisions” Resumes in One Week, on April 15
Our Topic of Discussion: “The Middle East”
“Great Decisions” public forum will meet on Monday, April 15, 6:00 p.m., in the Walpole Town Library. All are welcome to join the discussion, which will focus on the Middle East and U.S. Foreign Policy in the region, a topic dominating the news today.
We begin with a 20-minute “Master Class” video prepared by the Foreign Policy Association. (The Master Class is available at the library on DVD.) The relevant reading is the first article in the “Great Decisions” 2024 Edition: “The U.S. and the Middle East” by Marc Lynch, which provides a succinct history of U.S. entanglement in the region. This article is available at the library or via email by contacting Jane Malmberg, Library Director: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org
For those wishing to join via Zoom, you must request the Zoom link from Jane Malmberg. Please note that we are unable to show the “Master Class” on Zoom, so we suggest you join the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
The war in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis and killing of relief workers, the intractable cycle of violence and unresolved statehood of Palestine, the realignment of regional powers, Israel’s options and the role, if any, of the United States in this volatile region will be topics of discussion. Join us at the library on April 15, 6:00 p.m., for a stimulating exchange of ideas.
Sue Kibbe
Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 3/28/24
MARCH 28, 2024
Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry, Steven Dalessio and Carolyn Vose
Staff Present: Jodi Daigle, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER: Cheryl Mayberry, the Selectboard Chair, called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:36 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. Ms. Mayberry introduced Selectboard members that were present, who were herself, Steve Dalessio and Carolyn Vose. Jodi Daigle was present, as a substitute for Sarah Downing.
PAYROLL:
Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,118.01 dated 3/29/24 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,929.30. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberryin favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – March 20, 2024: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 20, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – March 20, 2024: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of March 20, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Ms. Vose brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
• North Walpole Village Commissioners’ Meeting – February 20, 2024
• North Walpole Village Commissioner’s Meeting – February 27, 2024
• North Walpole Village District Budget/Warrant Hearing – March 5, 2024
• North Walpole Village Commissioners’ Meeting – March 5, 2024
• Police Building Study Committee Meeting – March 19, 2024
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Board Meeting – March 12, 2024
Ms. Mayberry, as the Chair, acknowledged these minutes.
DEMOLITION PERMIT
2024-09, Map and Lot# 008-010-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Demolition Permit #2024-09 for Map and Lot# 008-010-000 to remove a screen porch and bump out. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
BUILDING PERMIT
2024-10, Map and Lot# 008-010-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2024-10 for Map and Lot# 008-010-000 to construct a 9’ x 18’ screen porch. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was discussion related to the status of updating the Town Parking Policy. Ms. Mayberry thought the updated policy would allow for ticketing vehicles.
Solar Installation the Recycling Center: Ms. Mayberry confirmed that the purchase order for Warrant Article #6 was received. The process had not been confirmed yet in terms of grants and other details. There was a consensus by the Selectboard to table signing the solar installation purchase order until the Walpole Power Committee confirmed the grant applications.
Fall Mountain Regional School District (FMRSD) Letter: Ms. Vose moved for the Selectboard to sign the letter to the FMRSD superintendent. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
Herbicide Notice Letter from National Grid: The Town received a notification letter of vegetative management treatments under the power lines/right of way. The letter was acknowledged. A copy of the letter was to be sent to the North Walpole Village Commissioners.
The Selectboard discussed potential interviews for the two open recording secretary positions. There was a consensus by the Selectboard for Mrs. Downing to conduct the interviews for the positions.
There was a discussion of the appointment policy. Letters of interest are gathered by the Selectboard Office and then sent to the committees/boards/commissions for review and endorsement. Mr. Dalessio clarified that the Zoning and Planning Boards appoint their own alternates without Selectboard approval. These boards have elected positions with the members having the right to choose their own alternate members. Ms. Mayberry recommended that those interested in serving on a committee/board/commission should consider attending meetings before expressing an interest in serving as a member. She found it helpful to do so in the past.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Downing, Recording Secretary Pro Tempore
The Walpolean 
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