Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 2/26/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

February 26, 2026

Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair, Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry

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

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:35 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $130,423.84 dated 3/3/2026 and a $138,896.73 ACH payment to HealthTrust. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,141.91 dated 2/27/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,551.83.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – February 19, 2026: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of February 19, 2026. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – February 19, 2026: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of February 19, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

  • Supervisors of the Checklist Meeting – January 30, 2026
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – February 18, 2026

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam Update: Mr. Dalessio said that Fuss & O’Neill is aware of the July 1st deadline.  They are working with the NH Dam Bureau.

Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant Reimbursement Request: Ms. Mayberry moved the Chair sign the reimbursement request for $31,143.34.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the grant reimbursement was approved and signed by Mr. Dalessio.

Road Closure Request for “Here, Kitty” Movie Filming: The Old Keene Road location was agreed upon as the filming site based on feedback from Police, Fire and Highway.  It will be the easiest location for residents and emergency vehicles to detour around.  Mr. Dalessio requested that the movie production meet any Police Department and Fire/EMS requirements.  Police Chief Sanctuary is to call a pre-shoot meeting.

New Business

Police Department Revolving Fund Request: It was explained that the Police need six new Mustang Survival PDF LE Life Jackets designed to inflate only when submerged. They are to be worn over the police officers’ Kevlar vests. Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Purchase Order # 498115 for $2,117.72 to purchase six life jackets from Witmer Public Safety.  The purchase will be funded from the Police Revolving Fund.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the purchase was approved and the Purchase Order signed. 

DRA Notice of Overdue Financial Audit: Ms. Mayberry has a waiver for 2025.  She will follow up on the notice for the 2024 financial audit.

Short Term Use Form for North Walpole Polling Location:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the agreement form for the use of St. Peter’s Church basement as a polling location for Town Meeting voting and the Village Meeting, and for the Chair to sign the contract.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed and the contract was signed.

Warrant Articles and Town Meeting: The following people will speak to the Warrant Articles at Town Meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2026:

  • Article 1: Voted on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  • Articles 2 – 5:  Mr. Dalessio
  • Articles 6 & 7: Ms. Mayberry
  • Articles 8 & 9: Ms. Vose
  • Article 10: Mr. Dalessio
  • Article 11: Ms. Vose
  • Articles 12 & 13: Mrs. Downing
  • Articles 14 – 16: Audience Members
  • Article 17: Moderator

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (e) at 6:51 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 6:59 PM.

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

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 4, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

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