Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 27, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Pat Kiniry, Katherine Kopij, and Joe DiBernardo as North Walpole Commissioners

Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c)(e) at 6:33 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 6:56 PM.

Mr. Kiniry, Mrs. Kopij and Mr. DiBernardo left during the Non-Public session.

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.

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $158,640.38 dated 9/1/2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payments totaling $69,762.25 as listed. 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 $46,117.90 dated 8/28/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,674.62.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 20, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 20, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 20, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 20, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

• Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – May 5, 2026
• Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – June 2, 2026
• Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2026
• Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – August 4, 2026
• Safety Committee Meeting Minutes – August 13, 2026
• Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting Minutes – August 19, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Refunds

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-121-000 of $141.90 for overpayment of the spring tax bill.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business – None 

New Business

Extension to file MS-1: An extension until September 15, 2026 to file the MS-1 has been submitted.  Avitar has not completed the utilities updates which must be included in the MS-1.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the extension.

Walpole Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Mr. Wilkes has requested $2,149.00 to purchase Fall Soccer Jerseys from Bulldog Design, LLC on Purchase Order # 263012.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Purchase Order # 263012 for $2,149.00 for Bulldog Designs for Fall Soccer jerseys.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c) at 7:06 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:59 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 7:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the September 3, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

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