Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 21, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Jane Malmberg, Sanford Horskin and Joan Horskin

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

The first item was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests.

Library Ramp Railing Extension

Mrs. Malmberg doesn’t know if the existing ramp is ADA compliant. She was not here when it was built and has not seen documentation. Double strollers and wheelchairs do get into the Library.  By consensus, the Selectboard requested that someone knowledgeable determine what can be done to make the Library as accessible as possible.  Mrs. Malmberg will call Mark Houghton.  The State Library might also be helpful.  Mrs. Downing will call Primex.  All agreed that the Town wants to do the best that is possible to be ADA compliant since this a Town funded building improvement.  It was noted that the second door going into the Library doesn’t have a push button.

Mrs. Malmberg, and Mr. and Mrs. Horskin left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $52,370.95 dated 5/26/2026, an ACH payment of $41,062.01 to HealthTrust for June coverage, and an ACH payment of $85,666.16 to the Village of Bellows Falls for sewer bond and usage fees.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,260.47 dated 5/22/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,524.92.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 14, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 14, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio,  and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved. Ms. Vose was not present at this meeting.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 14, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 14, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting Minutes – April 7, 2026 
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2026 
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting Minutes – April 28, 2026 
• Planning Board Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2026 – postponed 

Ms. Vose acknowledged the North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting minutes.  The copy of the Planning Board minutes the Selectboard has does not include a significant amendment. The acknowledgement will be postponed until next week.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op # 25-461-02, Map and Lot # 014-005-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $970.01. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor,  the motion was approved.

Property Tax Refunds

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 008-022-000 of $29.29.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 008-022-001 of $8.20.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permits

2014-10 Renewal, Map and Lot# 012-013-004: The Selectboard does not have all the necessary information to sign this building permit.  This permit application will be postponed until the information is received.

2026-09, Map and Lot# 019-040-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-09 for Map and Lot # 019-040-000 to enclose an existing porch and carport, a total of 900 square feet. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-10, Map and Lot# 021-009-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-10 for Map and Lot # 021-009-000 to construct stairs and a deck at the back of the building. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

New Business

Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Mr. Dalessio moved to spend $3,296.00 from the Recreation Revolving Fund for the new North Walpole Village Park sign as specified in Purchase Order #457328 for Signworx.  This is the last half of the price of the sign.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved and the purchase order signed.

North Walpole School State Expo Invitation: The Fourth Grade invited the Selectboard to attend the State Expo on June 9th.  Ms. Mayberry plans to attend.  Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose are unable to attend because of commitments at work.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved into enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) at 7:18 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:56 PM.

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

Hooper Trustees

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:59 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:10 PM.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the May 28, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

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