Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 6, 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: Charlotte King, from the Reformer, and Jack Franks, Abenaki Springs/Avanru Dev.

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

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $41,022.17 dated 8/7/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,528.22.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – July 30, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 30, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Session – July 30, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of July 30, 2026 with the minutes to remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Building Permit

2014-10, Map and Lot# 012-013-004: Mr. Dalessio moved to table the renewal of Building Permit #2014-10 for Map and Lot # 012-013-004 to construct a third phase of Abenaki Springs development until the Town receives the construction drawings from Mr. Franks. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved. 

Old Business

FMRSD Payment Request: FMRSD is requesting the July payment and future payments through the tax rate setting date. The Treasurer, Steve Varone, has already made the ACH payment for July.  The School District did not provide the Town with a payment schedule past the June payment.  The Articles of Agreement says they will provide Towns with a schedule until the new rate is set  which is typically in October.  The Selectboard requests that Steve Varone attend the next meeting.

Jack Franks arrived during the discussion of the FMRSD Payment Request.

Great River Hydro’s FERC License: Great River Hydro is requesting expedited approval by the government.  By consensus, the Selectboard supports the request since Great River Hydro has met all the requirements for the license.

Hubbard Inc. Solid Waste Permit Waiver: The permit is no longer required since they have an incinerator. Ms. Vose acknowledged receipt of the letter from NHDES.

Abenaki Springs – Phase 3: Mr. Franks stated that he wants the 2014 building permit renewed. Ms. Vose explained that it was tabled earlier in the meeting because construction plans are not available. Mr. Franks stated that he will not go to the Planning Board for another Site Plan Review.  Ms. Vose commented that it was clearly stated that until the Town and State Fire Marshall have the construction plans, it is impossible to approve a building permit.  Mr. Franks was reminded that since Phase 3 is to be built now, the design must be consistent with today’s standards and safety codes. Mr. Franks said he will pay to have up-to-date site plans and construction drawings, including electrical and plumbing prepared by his architects.  He will get the drawings to Mark Houghton, the Fire Chief and the State Fire Marshall when they are ready for review.

Mr. Franks left the meeting.

New Business

Authorization for Registering Vehicles Letter: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the letter to authorize Mike Symonds to register the new truck for the Town of Walpole.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the letter was approved and signed.

2027 Highway Block Grant: Ms. Mayberry said there is $143,096.88 in the 2027 Block Grant for Walpole.  There will be four payments throughout the year.  The Town is lucky to have this grant because it is a big part of our Highway budget.

Thank You Letter: The Town received a thank you letter in appreciation for Walpole’s donation to Our Place.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the letter.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:56 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 PM.

Charlotte King left the meeting.

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

Ms. Mayberry  moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c) at 7:04 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:55 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.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 13, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

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