The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

April 2, 2026

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

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

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:32 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $34,006.78 dated 4/3/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,241.72.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – March 26, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 26, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 26, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 26, 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. The minutes are to remain sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – March 2, 2026

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Veterans’ Tax Credit:

Map and Lot # 008-092-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 008-092-000. New form is required because of ownership name change.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 012-055-017: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Veterans’  Total Disability Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 012-055-017.  The applicant served more than 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor,  the motion was approved.

Solar Tax Credit:

Map and Lot #008-015-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Solar Tax Credit for Map and Lot # 008-015-000. An updated PA-29 is required for change in name of property ownership.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 008-084-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Solar Tax Credit for Map and Lot # 008-084-000. An updated PA-29 is required for change in name of property ownership.  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 # 028-013-000 of $20.79 for overpayment of Fall 2025 taxes.  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 # 027-001-006 of $185.17 for overpayment of Fall 2025 taxes. 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 # 008-020-000 of $46.20 for overpayment of Fall 2025 taxes.  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 # 005-016-001 of $8.26 for overpayment of Fall 2025 taxes.  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 # 030-044-000 of $12.95 for overpayment of Fall 2025 taxes.  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 # 023-005-000 of $15.41.  for overpayment of Fall 2025 taxes 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 # 030-026-000 of $30.81 for overpayment of Fall 2025 taxes.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permit

2026-05, Map and Lot# 005-051-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-05 for Map and Lot # 005-051-000 to construct a 20’ x 20’ steel carport on a concrete slab. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Solar Energy 990-T Tax Form: Mr. Dalessio moved that the Solar Energy 990-T Tax Form be signed by Ms. Mayberry. She was the Chair of the Selectboard when the form was initially submitted.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the form was approved and signed by Ms. Mayberry. 

Recycling Tipping Rates: Ms. Mayberry reported that for North Walpole, Alva has higher tipping fees but lower transportation for a savings of about $200 per month over Naughton.  North Walpole would like to go with Alva.  By consensus, the Selectboard supported this decision.

250th Anniversary: Steve Dumont is the new Chair of Friends of the Hooper, and he should be included in 250th Anniversary meetings.  Mrs. Downing will set up a meeting of all the interested organizations before a Selectboard meeting.

Houghton Brook Bridge: Mr. Dalessio spoke with John Davis who is now a member of the Committee reviewing State bridge projects.  Mr. Davis is going to seek a reimbursement for the Town for monies already spent on the Houghton Brook Bridge on Wentworth Road.

New Business

High Street Garage Roof Quotes: Two quotes have been obtained, one from Jancewicz & Sons, and the other from Long’s Roofing.  There was a discussion about selling the High Street garage with a minimum bid since the is low need for the garage. There was a consensus not to reroof the building.

Gazebo Stairs and Landing Repair Quote: The only quote was obtained from Jancewicz & Sons for $17,955.00.  No other contractors responded to requests for quotes. The quote amount will be confirmed. The account for ongoing maintenance on the gazebo has about $4,000; the American Legion Fund has $22,000. The Quinton Fund has $17,000 but only the interest can be used. 

Water & Sewer Invoices: EE Houghton Co. handles the water and sewer work for the Town as a department. Mr. Dalessio explained that it is confusing because EE Houghton is also a vendor for other work. From now on, Mr. Dalessio will review and sign Houghton invoices before they go to the Selectboard for approval.  In effect, Mr. Dalessio will now serve as the department manager for the Water and Sewer department where invoices are involved. Going forward, each department will write a purchase order for any electrical or plumbing work needed, just as they do for all other expenditures.  In the future, Houghton invoices will be separated for water dept., sewer dept., and electrical or plumbing costs.  There will be a meeting with the Selectboard, Mrs. Daigle, Mr. Houghton, and members of his staff to iron out all the details.  May 13th was suggested for the meeting if all participants are available.

Summer Basketball for Adults: Mr. Wilkes has been approached about a basketball league for adults.  By consensus, the Selectboard approves the idea if the players pay the cost of refs, etc.  Ms. Mayberry thought that in the past,  there were not enough adult players to run a league.

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) at 7:35 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:45 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  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 7:45 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:47 PM.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the April 9, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

March 26, 2026

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

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

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

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $116,439.19 dated 3/31/2026 including $74,227.00 payment to SWNH District Fire Mutual Aid.  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 $35,012.84 dated 3/27/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,615.68. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – March 18, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 18, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 18, 2026: Mr. Dalessio amended the minutes to correct an item. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the amended Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 18, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the amended minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

• Library Trustees Meeting Minutes – March 10, 2026
• Police Building Committee Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2026
• Trail Committee Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2026
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes – March 18, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op # 25-461-06, Map and Lots # 009-006-000 and 009-008-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $339.51. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Op # 25-461-04, Map and Lots # 006-019-000, 006-020-000, and 006-021-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $12,069.68. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Original Warrant Yield Tax Levy: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the Yield Tax Levy for $12,409.19.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Original Warrant Yield Tax Levy was accepted and signed.

Solar Tax Credit:

Map and Lot # 008-009-011: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Solar Tax Credit for Map and Lot # 008-009-011. An updated PA-29 is required for change in name of property ownership.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permit

2026-02, Map and Lot# 012-050-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-02 for Map and Lot # 012-050-000 to construct a 14’ x 21’ garage extension.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-03, Map and Lot# 017-005-002: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-03 for Map and Lot # 017-005-002 to construct a 30’ x 12’ shed. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-04, Map and Lot# 017-005-002: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-04 for Map and Lot # 017-005-002 to construct a 64’ x 43.5’ house with garage and attached deck. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Town Hall Generator Proposal and Purchase Order: This was 2026 Warrant Article # 9 at Town Meeting and was approved.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign Purchase Order # 256911 for the installation of a generator at Town Hall for $27,800.00.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed and the Purchase Order was signed.

Town Hall Mitsubishi Mini-Split Air Conditioning System Proposal and Purchase Order: This was Warrant Article # 10 at the 2026 Town Meeting and was approved.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Purchase Order # 256912 for $107,050.00 for the purchase and installation of a Mitsubishi City Multi Heat Recovery Air Conditioning system along with a 10-year Service Contract and 10-year Labor Warranty.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed, and the Purchase Order was signed.

Recycling Center Compactor Estimate and Purchase Order: This was Warrant Article # 11 at the 2026 Town Meeting and was approved.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the estimate from Recycling Mechanical of New England and Purchase Order # 256813 for $38,596.00 for a new compactor for the Recycling Center.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved and the purchase order was signed.

Walpole Water Department 2026 Emergency Plan Guide: Mr. Dalessio explained that the Emergency Plan is due 3/31/2026 to NHDES.  The plan needs to be approved by the Selectboard before submission.  Mrs. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Walpole Water Department 2026 Emergency Plan Guide.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the plan was approved and signed by the Selectboard.

250th Anniversary of American Independence: The Historical Society will be offering topic related events throughout the season but will have any offerings on July 4th.

New Business

MS-232: Ms. Mayberry explained that this is the report of appropriations as voted at Town Meeting.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the MS-232 for 2026.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the 2026 MS-232 was accepted and signed.

Recycling Center Bobcat Repairs: Ms. Vose noted that the estimate in writing had not arrived.  The verbal estimate was $3,500.  Since the Highway Department has a skid steer not currently being used, perhaps the Recycling Department could borrow it until repairs are made. Ms. Vose will speak with Ms. Hakey about this idea.

Otis Maintenance Contract Update of Terms: Otis Elevator has updated their maintenance contract terms.  No action was required unless the Selectboard choose to opt out.  By consensus, the Selectboard decided to accept the updated terms.

Great River Hydro Meeting Request: The finance contact would like to introduce the new Community Relations Manager (CRM) and discuss a PILOT which is a fixed tax amount for several years.  The Board does not know what the school and county taxes will be. Therefore, the Town is unable to predict tax rates and will not discuss a PILOT. The Board was interested in meeting them.

Changes to NH 10-Year Transportation Plan: The Selectboard received a written update from J.B. Mack of Southwest Regional Planning Commission (SWRPC) that noted transportation cost increases and lower State revenues to support the 10-Year Plan. The Selectboard acknowledged the letter.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) at 7:03  PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:11 PM.

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

Police Station Building Committee Update: Mr. Dalessio stated that the Police Station Building Committee has narrowed the list of architectural and engineering firm candidates to two companies that will be interviewed.  Before a contract can be signed, the capital reserve amount for the new Police Station must be confirmed.  The deliverable for this phase of the project will be a set of drawings.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the April 2, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA

April 2, 2026

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall

SELECTBOARD MEETING

PAYROLL

• Payroll Register totaling $34,006.78 dated 4/03/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,241.72

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

• Selectboard Meeting – March 26, 2026
• Selectboard Non-Public Session – March 26, 2026

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – March 2, 2026

VETERANS TAX CREDIT

• Map and Lot# 008-092-000
• Map and Lot# 012-055-017

SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT

• Map and Lot# 008-015-000
• Map and Lot# 008-084-000

REFUNDS

• Map and Lot# 028-013-000
• Map and Lot# 027-001-006
• Map and Lot# 008-020-000
• Map and Lot# 005-016-001
• Map and Lot#  030-044-000
• Map and Lot# 023-005-000
• Map and Lot# 030-026-000

BUILDING PERMITS

• 2026-02, Map and Lot# 005-051-000

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage, Parking Ordinance

• Solar Energy 990-T Tax Form

NEW BUSINESS

• Gazebo Stair and Landing Repair Quote

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (c)

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

• Hooper Trustees Meeting – March 18, 2026

HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS

HOOPER TRUSTEES NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

March 18, 2026

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

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

Call to Order: Ms. Bauer called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:32 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Election of a Chair: The first order of business is to elect a Chair of the Selectboard for 2026.  Ms. Bauer called for nomination for Chair of the Selectboard for 2026.  Mr. Dalessio nominated Ms. Vose.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed, and Ms. Vose is the Chair of the Selectboard.

Ms. Vose took over the management of the meeting.

Selectboard Liaison Assignments for 2026: The Selectboard decided on the following liaison assignments for 2026: 

Department Liaison		Board Liaison
Selectboard	Ms. Vose	Planning Board	Mr. Dalessio
Finance	Ms. Mayberry	Library	Ms. Vose
Highway	Ms. Mayberry	Hooper Institute	All
Police	Mr. Dalessio	Hooper Finance Committee	Ms. Mayberry
Recreation	Ms. Vose	Committee Liaison
Recycling	Ms. Vose	Conservation	Ms. Vose
Tax Collector	All	Trail Committee	Pause
Town Clerk	Mr. Dalessio	Project Liaison
Water/Sewer	Mr. Dalessio	Police Station Committee	Mr. Dalessio
Welfare	Ms. Mayberry	Dams & Bridges	Mr. Dalessio
		Emergency	All
		Emergency Operations Plan Update	All

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $2,522.00 dated 3/20/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $624.20.  This Payroll was for two special stipends, one for Cheryl Mayberry and the other for Jodi Daigle.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $37,739.73 dated 3/20/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,919.07.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 12, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 12, 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 chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• Planning Board Meeting Minutes – March 10, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Solar Tax Credit:

Map and Lot # 001-018-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Solar Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 001-018-000. Updated PA-29 required for change in property ownership.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 002-008-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Solar Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 002-008-000.  Updated PA-29 required for change in property ownership.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 003-022-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Solar Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 003-022-000.  Updated PA-29 required for change in property ownership.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 004-001-004: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Solar Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 004-001-004.  Updated PA-29 required for change in property ownership.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 005-042-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Solar Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 005-042-000.  Updated PA-29 required for change in property ownership.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Timber Intents

Map and Lot # 007-005-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot # 007-005-000, which is off the west side of Route 12 near the rest area.  This is in the Fanny Mason Forest and is a harvest of red pine trees.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Houghton Brook Bridge: Mr. Dalesio explained that when Houghton Brook Bridge appeared on the State’s 10-Year Plan, the Town stopped working on the project because it became a state project.  Mr. Dalessio will follow up on the Aquatic Resource Mitigation (ARM) Grant status inquiry.

New Business

Timber Sale Contract for Fanny Mason Forest: The Conservation Commission manages the Fanny Mason Forest.  The winning sealed bid was from the logging branch of Long View Forest, Inc.  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the timber sale contract.  Mr. Dalesio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was accepted and the contract was signed.

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 6:56 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:10 PM.

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

Hooper Trustees

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:10 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:16 PM.

The Walpole Community Grange will be sponsoring a house decorating contest for 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 26, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

March 12, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Tom Murray

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:29 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

The Non-Public meeting was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate a guest.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c) at 6:29 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:46 PM.

Mr. Murray left the meeting during the Non-Public session.

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

Accounts Payable

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $131,114.07 dated 3/17/2026 and a $583,655.19 ACH payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District for February. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,899.69 dated 3/13/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,390.70.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – March 5, 2026: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 5, 2026. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 5, 2026: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 5, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Veterans’ Tax Credit:

Map and Lot # 007-024-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 007-024-000.  The applicant served more than 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged.  The property owners have moved their parcel into a revocable trust.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Solar Tax Credit:

Map and Lot # 007-024-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Solar Energy System Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 007-024-000.  The property owners have moved their parcel into a revocable trust.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam: Mr. Dalessio attended a meeting today.  The plan is to temporarily breach the dam but leave it so the breach can be filled back in some day if the Town has the funds to improve the dam.  Fuss and O’Neill stated everything will be done by July 1st.  DES approved the plan.

Architectural and Engineering Contract for the Walpole Fire Station: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Architectural and Engineering Contract for the Walpole Fire Station, and for the Chair to sign the contract on pages 26 and 132. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the contract was approved and Mr. Dalessio signed it. 

Police Station: Mr. Dalessio stated that the Police Building Committee sent out twelve RFPs and received eight responses.  All the companies are well qualified; the responses were very good and close in price.  At the next committee meeting, they will whittle it down the proposals to four companies who will be interviewed.

Ms. Mayberry contacted Senator Shaheen’s office and requested that they contact the USDA to get updated information on the grant for the Police Station for the Town Meeting on Saturday. 

New Business

North Walpole Library Lease Agreement: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the two-year contract ending 3/31/2028 for the North Walpole Library to rent space in the North Walpole Village building at 70 Church Street in North Walpole. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the lease agreement was approved and signed.

Date Changes for Selectboard Meetings: By consensus, the Selectboard agreed to change the March 19, 2026 meeting to March 18th so the Selectboard can attend the Fire Department annual meeting and groundbreaking for the Fire Station expansion. The April 23, 2026 meeting is changed to April 22nd to avoid a SWRPC Selectboard Roundtable meeting conflict.

Walpole Police Benevolent Association Kids Fishing Derby: The Police Benevolent Association will sponsor a Kids Fishing Derby on May 23rd at Whitcomb Pond.  

2026 Selectboard Liaison Assignments: The Selectboard Liaison sheet was distributed in preparation for completing it next week.

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 18, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

March 5, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Sue Nadeau

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

To accommodate a guest, the Hooper Trustees meeting has been moved to the top of the agenda.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:30 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:20 PM.  Ms. Nadeau left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $2,715.38 dated 3/5/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $247.09.  This payment is for a retirement contribution.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, Payroll was approved.  Ms. Mayberry will send a note to the employee that explains that we paid the whole year rather than prorate for the half year she has worked.  This will be adjusted in the future.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $37,310.01 dated 3/6/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,065.80.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – February 26, 2026: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of February 26, 2026. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – February 26, 2026: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of February 26, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

Ms. Mayberry brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• Police Building Committee Meeting – February 18, 2026 

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant Reimbursement Request: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the ARPA Reimbursement Request for the Reservoir Dam project for $2,111.38 and for the Chair to sign it. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the Reimbursement Request.

Road Closure Request for “Here, Kitty” Movie Filming: A request has been received from the movie organizers to move from the road closure from Old Keene Road to County Road.  The Selectboard agreed to the change with the approval of the Fire Chief, the Police Chief and the Road Agent.

Traffic Detail Policy: Police Chief Justin Sanctuary provided the old and new versions of the Traffic Detail Policy for the Selectboard’s review and approval. Mr. Dalessio felt that more work is needed on the new policy before it can be approved. The Selectboard, by consensus, would like no details in the middle of a shift. Ten percent (10%) of the income minus the cost of the cruiser can go to the Police Revolving Fund. Ms. Mayberry will look at the additional cost of details to the Town (e.g., Worker’s Comp cost increase).

Parking Ordinance: Police Chief Justin Sactuary requests a meeting with Mike Symonds, Meghan Hansson, and Jodi Daigle, possibly during lunch, to develop a new Parking Ordinance.  By consensus of the Selectboard, the meeting should go ahead but replace Ms. Daigle with Janet Clough because the Selectboard Office will not be involved in the process, but Police Office will be.

Police Building Committee Fundraising Letters: The Police Building Committee sent two draft fundraising letters for review.  One is for community businesses, and the other for all community members.  The letters need additional work before being mailed.  The Selectboard Office will be the gateway for collecting donations and preparing thank you notes.

Citizen Letter re: School Withdrawal FMRSD Article: Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mrs. Deborah Dupell.

2024 Audit Update: Ms. Mayberry has feedback from Jamie Dow of the DRA.  The previous letter was sufficient. The DRA requested a copy of the audit documentation when it is completed.

North Walpole Trash Pickup: Ms. Mayberry requested confirmation of her understanding of the Town’s contract with Naughton & Sons.  Ms. Mayberry will let Decamp Waste Services know they can haul to Springfield instead of Naughton, which will decrease costs for North Walpole Village.

NH Safe Grant: The Selectboard congratulated Justin Cassarino on his successful grant application which will add more safety items to all three of Walpole School’s buildings. The improvements include more electronic door entries, more security cameras, and fences to ensure students do not stray from the playgrounds.

New Business

Annual Post-Closure Report for Closed Landfill: The annual post-closure report on the closed landfill has been submitted for the Selectboard’s review and approval.  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Post-Closure Report and for the Chair to sign it.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the report.

Annual Facilities Report for Active Solid Waste Facilities: Ms. Hakey has prepared the Annual Facilities Report and submitted it for Selectboard review and approval.  There were some changes that need to be made. The form should be completed online so it is typed, not handwritten.

Emergency Response Plan for Water System: We received an email reminder from the Drinking Water & Ground Water Bureau that the deadline is March 31st to submit Emergency Response Plans for all Drinking Water Systems to NHDES.  According to Mr. Houghton, the Walpole plan is almost complete and should be submitted on time.

Accessible Voting System Agreement: This is an information reminder from the Town Clerk.  Mrs. Hansson has signed it, acknowledging Walpole recognizes that we need to have accessible voting.

Conservation Commission: Ms. Mayberry stated that the MS-9 reports were received and emailed to various contacts including the Conservation Commission co-chairs.  The Commission has two accounts for Fanny Mason One fund may be able to be used to help the Hooper Institute provide educational opportunities.  

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) at 8:50 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 9:06 PM.

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

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 9:06 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 12, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)