Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 14, 2025

Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry

Staff Present: Jodi Daigle, Administrative Assistant, Tax Collector, and Water and Sewer Clerk, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Absent: Steven Dalessio, Chair

CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,993.80 dated 5/16/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,364.23.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 8, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 8, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 8, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 8, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

Committee Reports

Ms. Vose brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• Police Building Committee April 21, 20205

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-15, Map and Lot# 003-067-003: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-15 for Map and Lot # 003-067-003 to construct a 48’ x 30’ attached garage and in-law suite. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the building permit was approved.

Old Business

Walpole Fire District Letter: The Selectboard needs to sign the letter approving Steve Horton to be the Owners’ Representative for the Walpole Fire Department construction.  Ms. Vose moved to approve Mr. Horton as Owner’s Representative for the Fire Department construction, and to sign the letter.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the letter was signed.

The purpose of this letter is to allow Mr. Horton to work with USDA on the grant.  It is hoped there will be good communications between the Selectboard and the Fire Department as the project proceeds.  A Memo of Understanding should be created to ensure nothing falls through the cracks on this important project with responsibilities divided between the Town and Fire Department.

Pool Shade Fencing: Ms. Vose moved to approve $2,250 from the  Recreation Revolving Fund to build 49’ of 6’ privacy fence for the new Pool Shade Structure, and to sign Purchase Order # 204598 for Cheshire Fence Company to install the fence.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

New Business

Burdick’s Restaurant – Bastille Day and Oktoberfest:  Ms. Vose moved to approve Burdick’s Restaurant having a tent for Bastille Day on Friday, July 11, 2025, and Oktoberfest on September 26th and 27th in the parking lot in front of the restaurant, and to permit alcohol consumption in the tent.  Both events will start at 11:00 AM and end by 9:00 PM.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Support for Liquor License: Ms. Vose moved to endorse 166 Prospect Hill Road, LLC DBA Watkins Inn & Tavern in their request to obtain a liquor license.  They are permitted to serve alcoholic beverages outside on the covered and uncovered porches.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the letter was signed. 

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:45 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:04 PM.

ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note:  These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the May 22, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

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