First, second, and third place winners will be notified of their hiking related prizes, and results will be posted in the Walpolean, and our WCC website.
And at the post offices for delivery to you shortly – No Foolin’. Twenty pages with Town Meeting wrap-up; up-coming outdoor and nature events; Priscilla continues with some unique “sunshine” events; Hooper Institute has announced coming summer programs; and, learn of a “new discovery” – Walpole’s Mammoth Cheese.
So, click on this link for the issue, or the front cover below. Yes, it is still March, April’s issue is in the mail, and with the May closing date of April 23, today I received the first article for the May issue. Yes, I can balance three months at a time. Enjoy, stay safe and well, and Happy Huntigowk
Town of Walpole Seeks Community Input for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The Town of Walpole is in the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, a vital tool used to identify local risks—such as flooding, severe storms, and winter weather—and to outline strategies that reduce their impact on our community. As part of this effort, we are seeking input from residents, business owners, and other stakeholders through a brief Hazard Mitigation Survey.
Your feedback will help the town better understand which hazards concern you most, how prepared you feel, and what steps you believe should be taken to improve community resilience. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or just moved to town, your perspective is valuable. The survey will be open until April 20th.
The survey is quick, anonymous, and open to all. You can take it online by scanning or clicking the QR code, going to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WalpoleHazards, or visiting the Town’s website.
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Guests Present: Brenda DuLong, Meghan Hansson, Peggy Pschirrer
CALL TO ORDER: Sue Bauer, as the Recording Secretary, called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
ELECTION OF THE CHAIR: Ms. Mayberry moved to appoint Steven Dalessio as the Chair of the Selectboard. Second by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
OPENING OF THE SELECTBOARD MEETING: Mr. Dalessio, Selectboard Chair, opened the Selectboard Meeting.
SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION: Ms. DuLong presented Walpole with a scholarship as a result of Mrs. Hansson attending the NH Town Clerk’s Association Certificate Program, which consists of three one-week training sessions in Concord. Mrs. Hansson successfully completing a special challenge. The Board congratulated Mrs. Hansson.
Ms. DuLong and Mrs. Hansson left the meeting.
HOOPER TRUSTEES
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:41 PM. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:06 PM.
Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,515412.38 dated 3/24/2025 including $804,108.96 payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
PAYROLL
Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,117.77 dated 3/21/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,201.52. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 12, 2025. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the minutes were approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2025: The minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting on March 27th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Vose brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
Walpole Fire District Meeting – October 9, 2024
Walpole Fire District Meeting – November 6, 2024
Walpole Fire District Meeting – December 4, 2024
Walpole Fire District Meeting – January 8, 2025
Walpole Fire District Meeting – February 12,2025
Walpole Fire District Budget Hearing – February 12, 2025
Planning Board Meeting – March 11, 2025
Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.
TIMBER YIELD CERTIFICATION AND WARRANT
Op # 24-461-10, Map and Lot # 009-006-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $$189.45. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and both forms were signed.
Op # 24-461-11, Map and Lot # 009-008-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $100.84. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and both forms were signed.
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
Map and Lot# 012-013-4U1: Ms. Vose moved to approve a Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-013-4U1 for $1,576.49. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot# 012-013-4U2: Ms. Vose moved to approve a Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-013-4U2 for $2,636.21. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
Map and Lot # 003-007-002:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-007-002, of $18.42. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 003-082-CL3:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-008-CL3, of $25.63. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 008-035-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 008-035-000, of $38.09. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 009-007-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 009-007-000, of $6.19. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot #013-011-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 013-011-000, of $12.45. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 022-017-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 022-017-000, of $12.86. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 028-033-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-033-000, of $17.09. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:
Map and Lot # 005-025-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 005-025-000. The applicant served over 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot # 013-027-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 013-027-001. The applicant served over 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SOLAR ENERGY EXEMPTION:
Map and Lot # 013-027-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Solar Energy Exemption for Map and Lot# 013-027-001. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Reservoir Dam Wetlands Permit Application: The full application will be distributed to the Planning Board, the Town Clerk, the Selectboard Office, the Conservation Commission, and Fuss and O’Neill. Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the application and ask for Mr. Dalessio to sign all five copies. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the application signed.
Hazard Plan Mitigation Plan Update: The initial meeting was held today from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. The entire Selectboard attended and now have an understanding of what it will take to update the plan.
2023 Financial Audit: Mrs. Downing reported thatMr. Kreissle has been hearing from the auditors yesterday and today. He is sending the requested information to them promptly.
NEW BUSINESS
Selectboard Liaison Assignments: For the next year the following Selectboard members will be working with the departments, boards, commission/committee, and projects.
Department
Liaisons
Board
Liaisons
Selectboard
Mr. Dalessio
Planning
Mr. Dalessio
Finance
Ms. Mayberry
Library
Ms. Vose
Highway
Ms. Mayberry
Hooper
All
Police
Mr. Dalessio
Recycling
Ms. Vose
Commission/
Recreation
Ms. Vose
Committee
Liaisons
Town Clerk
Ms. Vose
Conservation
Ms. Vose
Tax Collector
All
Trail
Ms. Vose
Water/Sewer
Mr. Dalessio
Welfare
Ms. Mayberry
Project
Liaisons
Police Station
Mr. Dalessio
Dams and Bridges
Mr. Dalessio
Emergency
All
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
All
Appointment Notices: There are members who would like to continue for another term on the Conservation Commission.
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept Peter Palmiotto for another term on the Conservation Committee. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept France Menk for another term on the Conservation Committee. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Ms. Vose explained that the Recreation Director needs a cell phone plan. Ms. Vose moved to use $302.25 from the Recreation Revolving Fund for a phone plan for the Recreation Director. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Capital Reserve Fund Requests: There are five requests from warrant articles approved at Town Meeting.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $15,000.00 be moved to the Police Department Capital Reserve Fund per Article 12. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $55,000.00 be moved to the Police Building Capital Reserve Fund per Article 7. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $25,000.00 be moved to the Highway Capital Reserve Fund per Article 10. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $40,000.00 be moved to the Municipal Building Capital Reserve Fund per Article 8. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $26,000.00 be moved to the Town Wide Capital Reserve Fund per Article 13. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Risk Pools and SB 297: HealthTrust called regarding this NH Senate Bill. A note was received from the Secretary of State asking for Walpole’s support of SB 297. Both communications were acknowledged.
National Grid Herbicide Notification: National Grid will be applying herbicide from the Great Hydro Dam southeastward towards Surry. The notification was acknowledged.
Highway Shed Stain Color: The Selectboard agreed that the Highway shed color will be Hamilton Blue semi-solid.
Assessing Information Fees: Mrs. Downing reported that the last update in fees was January 2018. The Selectboard was asked if the fees should be raised $10 for each option to help offset the Avitar costs. Ms. Mayberry moved to increase the assessing information fees by $10.00 for each option. Second by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e)
Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 7:48 PM. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:26 PM.
Ms. Mayberry moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 27, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)
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