The Walpolean

Even as someone who doesn’t especially like to cook, I accepted the challenge from Justine Rogers and had a great lunch, met some new people, caught up with some old friends, learned some culinary tricks and just had a good time.  There’s room for more next month! – Lil

The first Cook Book Challenge Group Pot Luck Lunch at the library was a huge success! With 11 chefs and 12 dishes we had a great, delicious time! Be sure to join us for the next lunch. Pick up a copy of the next cook book at the library, sign up for a recipe you love and join us for lunch on July 26th at 11:30am.

When people start talking about “these kids today”, keep this young man in mind.  He started as a Cub Scout like this:

Teen led project maintaining snowmobile/hiking trail for Eagle Project

Paul C. Beliveau, Jr. 18, son of Paul and Evelyn Beliveau, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on May 4, 2016. Paul is a member of Troop 299 in Walpole, chartered with the Daniel Webster Council and the Boy Scouts of America through the Walpole Fire Department.   Before crossing over to the troop as a fifth grader, Paul was a member of Cub Scout Pack 299.

In early December Paul led a group of friends and family to maintain a snowmobile/hiking trail in Walpole for the Hooper Hill Hoppers. They removed dead trees that posed hazards to riders and hikers, repaired a bridge, cut back brush and trailside growth and affixed safety signage.

Paul is a 2016 graduate of Fall Mountain Regional High School. He will be attending the Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the fall to study Mechanical Engineering and Robotics.

The Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Paul Beliveau will be held Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the Walpole Town Hall, 34 Elm Street at 3 PM.  The Public is invited to attend.

And if you attend, this is the young man you will see today:

Congratulations, Paul. – Lil

Town Offices

(Tax Collector/Town Clerk, Selectboard, Recycling Center, Library and Highway Department)

will be closed on Monday, July 4th and Tuesday, July 5th.  Enjoy the holiday!

Have you noticed the new flags that are now unfurled on the Common?  Thanky uo to all involved in assuring that this was done.

Janet Wilson wanted to give you the times for Picnics on the Porch as well as to remind you that this is a weekly event. – Lil

PICNIC ON THE PORCH

Hooper Golf Course June 21, 2016

The porch at the Hooper Mansion will be open for picnickers beginning on Tuesday, June 21, at 5:30- 8 pm. Please bring your own picnic, beverage, utensils, etc. It will be open every Tuesday for the season.

This is a great way to enjoy the “good old days” of socializing with friends, enjoying the view, reminiscing… and please plan to carry out your own trash!  It’s up to us to keep the porch as beautiful as we remember it.

The porch holds about 50 people: first come, first served.

Contributions may be made that night to Hooper Institute……..

See you there!

At the suggestion of a Walpole Leadership Academy member, the Trustees (Selectmen) are
announcing the opening of the Hooper Mansion Porch on Tuesday evenings beginning
June 21^st for you to enjoy an evening overlooking the golf course and reminiscing
with friends.

You are free to bring food and drinks to enjoy but please remember to take all trash with
you when you leave. The Mansion will be open for bathroom use only.

Porch has seating for about 50 people and is available on a first come basis.

Donations to the Friends of Hopper Institute are appreciated.

Have a great summer !

Hooper Trustees (Selectmen)

We all love the selection of new books at the library, but I wonder if we stop to think where they come from?  No tax dollars are spent on new items, they all come from money raised by the Friends of the Library and generous gifts that have established trust funds.  Most of us are unable to give large amounts of money but we all van give out time.  The Book Sale is a big undertaking that takes hours in advamce of that last weekend in October.  An hour or two a week would be a great help to those that are sorting those books. – Lil

Carol Malnati reports that: Each week volunteers are doing the book sorting at the building south of the main R.N. Johnson building — garage doors 15 & 16. They are there every Weds. from 9 – 10 a.m. and Thurs. 3 – 4 p.m.  (That’s the same place where your donated books can be dropped off.)  Many books have already been given and they would love your help sorting!  Thank you.

These monthly reminders from Ray Boas are a sure sign that another month has flown by! – Lil