The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

November 26, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: Justin Cassarino, Principal of Walpole Schools

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 8:30 AM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Walpole Schools Update from Justin Cassarino

Mr. Cassarino updated the Selectboard on the Walpole Schools.  Hooper Institute participation within the schools by Greta Drager and George Gowdy is wonderful. The depth of education is so much more than would be possible without them.  Walpole Schools are looking for safety grants for door improvements.  The school year is going well, and previous interventions are now paying off.  This year’s kindergarten is the first year of students born during COVID.  Additional teachers and smaller classes are needed to help these students settle in and grow.  The school is working on the budget for next year.

Mr. Cassarino left the meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,365.92 dated 11/28/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,296.44.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – November 19, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 19, 2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – November 19, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of November 19, 2025.  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:

• Cemetery Trustees Meeting – October 24, 2025
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – November 19, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-38, Map and Lot# 025-030-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-38 for Map and Lot # 025-030-000 to construct a 180 sq. ft. round tent platform.  The applicants are now the owners of the property per the Probate Court.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-41, Map and Lot# 021-002-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-41 for Map and Lot # 021-002-000 to construct a 768 sq. ft. deck.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Pearl Street Repair Work: No additional information received. This item will be discussed next week.

New Business

Road Agent Authorization Letter: The Road Agent, Mike Symonds, needs to register a new dump trailer for the Town.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the letter to authorizing Michael Symonds, Road Agent, to register the dump trailer for Walpole.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Reliance Standard Preliminary Application: The application is for Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurance starting 1/1/2026.  Ms. Mayberry moved to have the Chair sign the application for group insurance.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Brush Removal at Whitcomb Recreation Park: Mr. Wilkes would like to encumber funds from the part-time employee budget line for 2025 to be used to complete and bill for brush removal at the Rec Park in early 2026.  Kelly Lawn Care has provided an estimate of $2,100.  The work is expected to be completed in three days by two people.  Disposal will be on site.  Ms. Vose moved to approve Purchase Order #457311for $2,100 to have Kelly Lawn Care remove brush at Whitcomb park.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed.

FMRSD Warrant Articles Reimbursement: FMRSD is seeking a reimbursement for FMRSD Warrant Articles 5 from 2025 and 7 from 2023. In October, FMRSD requested to withdraw money from a capital reserve fund.  The Selectboard acknowledges that the request was made and it will be forward to the Trustees of Trust Funds.  The Selectboard assumes the school district has made the appropriate deposits and the funds are available to withdraw.

Route 12 Paving Project for 2026: NHDOT will be paving Route 12 from the center of East Westmoreland north to the junction of Main Street in Walpole.  Ms. Mayberry commented that the NHDOT is now keeping good roads good.

Meeting Schedule: Next week the Selectboard will meet on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM in the Selectboard office.  The Board will meet Thursday, December 11th and Thursday, December 18th.  The Select board will not meet Christmas week.  The last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, December 31st at 8:30 AM. 

School Budget: Mr. Dalessio summarized the FMRSD budget process for next year. 

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) at 9:30 AM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 9:51 AM.

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 9:51 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the December 3, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

November 12, 2025

Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry

Selectboard Absent: Steven Dalessio, Chair

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

Guests Present: Toni MacDougle and Kaian Wilkes

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

Pickleball: Toni MacDougle and Kaian Wilkes discussed the Recreation Department sponsored program.  Ms. MacDougle feels Mr. Wilkes is doing a great job.  People are asking her about the courts. She understood the courts will stay the same because there are other higher priorities such as a safe Police station, a Town pool that is leaking, etc. Ms. MacDougle is teaching three groups each with about twenty-eight people on Sundays.  She feels the courts provide reasonable surface conditions, but they would like to look for grants for future improvements.  The Selectboard reminded everyone that the Whitcomb Recreation Area is funded by Walpole taxpayers. There needs to be a focus on Town needs.  Currently, the pickleball players are not paying anything for the use of the facility, but all others (swimming, basketball, soccer, …) pay a fee to participate.  Both Mr. Wilkes and Ms. MacDougle feel that the interactions this year are positive and are a wonderful change from the past.  Balls and paddles are available to anyone, anytime. There was a question about the Town policies on donations.  Mrs. Downing will look up the rules.  All Recreation Department donations would have to be approved by Mr. Wilkes, the Manager of Recreation.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,371.26 dated 11/14/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,848.39.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – November 5, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 5, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – November   5, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of November 5, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• Conservation Commission Meeting – November 3, 2025

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-40, Map and Lot# 012-055-020: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-40 for Map and Lot # 012-055-020 to build a 12’ x 20’ addition for two home offices. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

2025 Tax Rate Status: Per Mr. Kreissle’s recap the Town needs the MS 535 uploaded to the portal.

Selectboard Meeting Dates: It was requested that in the first week of December, the Selectboard meet on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.  That date is good for everyone.

New Business

Terra Map Mapping Services Agreement: Terra Map is a subsidiary of Avitar, and they update the maps with lot line adjustments, zoning changes, etc. It is beneficial for the maps to accurately represent recent changes.  A 1-year limited license is $3,120 for 2026, and that will update all the 2024 and 2025 changes.  There is a question on what is in the budget, what account is used to pay both Terra Map and Avitar, and payments made to both in the last few years.  Mr. Kreissle will be asked to gather that information.  This item will be voted on next week.

Utility Statutory Permit by Notification: Soil boring is needed under the transmission lines in North Walpole.  Ms. Mayberry acknowledged the notification.

Thank You Letter: Shirley Capron thanked the Town for Highway Department work done on Pearl Street.  The Selectboard needs to clarify what was done and what the Town needs to do regarding ownership.  Did North Walpole Village Commissioners agree to the work?  The Town also needs to determine who owns the land where improvements were made.

Thanksgiving Feast: The Selectboard is invited to a Thanksgiving feast at the School on November 20^th in the Gym at 11:30 AM.  Ms. Mayberry expects to attend and will RSVP.  Ms. Vose will not be available.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) at 7:48 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:41 PM.

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

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:41 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the November 19, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

October 29, 2025

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: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:34 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,373.11 dated 10/31/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,779.23.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – October 23, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of October 23, 2025.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – October 23, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of October 23, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved and remain sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• Trustees of Trust Funds Meeting – October 22, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Ms.  Mayberry arrived at 6:38 PM.  The finance meeting with Hooper Institute ran late.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam: Mr. Dalessio reported that a new budget is due to DES on or before November 1st.   At a meeting on Monday evening with Mark Houghton, Mr. Dalessio, John Peska, the Dam Bureau and Fuss & O’Neil, it was agreed that to protect the village, it will be necessary to breech part of the dam so there is less water in the reservoir.  The Town needs to get permits, but obtaining permits and breeching the dam can be done before the ARPA grant expires, and this will make the Town much safer in severe storms.  A bridge will be built across the part of the dam that is breeched so the footpath can still be enjoyed.

Mr. Dalessio is preparing a summary of all on-going projects.  It should be ready in a couple of weeks.

Artwork Raffle: Per Attorney Hockensmith’s feedback, a third party is recommended to host the raffle to raise funds for the new Police Station.  Mr. Dalessio is looking into the options.

Dumpster Proposal: An updated proposal has been received.  There was a question as to why Ruggerio is not providing the dumpster as part of their pickup service.  This is the metals dumpster.  Ms. Hakey will follow up. Once this is resolved, the Recycling Department will need to ask the same questions about the solid waste dumpsters.

Selectboard Meeting Dates: Next week the Selectboard will meet on Wednesday, November 5th.

Tax Rate Status: Mr. Kreissle sent an update based on information available in the portal.  There are several tasks in the report that don’t specify the status.

New Business

STD/LTD/Life and AD&D rates for 2026 – 2027: The insurance rates will hold at the current rate for two years with a new vendor. By consensus, the Selectboard agreed to the new two-year rates.

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

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

The meeting was reconvened at 7:35 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 7:37 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the November 5, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

October 23, 2025

Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair, and Carolyn Vose

Selectboard Absent: Cheryl Mayberry

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

Guests Present: Robin Sanctuary

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

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) – Part 1

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (c) at 6:30 PM.   Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 6:33 PM.

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

The following item was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate a guest who wished to speak to it.

Police Station Building Fundraiser

Robin Sanctuary would like to run a fundraiser for the new Police Station building.  She would like to raffle off a copy of a picture of a Westminster Street scene painted by Howard Hill.  Mrs. Downing is to contact Attorney Hockensmith to determine whether the Town can hold a raffle and any applicable requirements.  If the raffle can be held, the Selectboard will write a letter endorsing the raffle.   There are also print copies on paper and canvases of the Westminster Street scene and one of the Town Hall that will be for sale as another fundraiser for the new Police Station.  All of this is possible thanks to Inkberry Printing in Surry; Debbie Hill, widow of the artist, and the Savings Bank of Walpole where the original painter hangs.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,116,572.11 dated 10/27/2025 and an EFT on 11/3/2025 including $804,108.98 monthly payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,107.83 dated 10/24/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,342.52.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – October 15, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of October 15, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – October 15, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of October 15, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – September 23, 2025
• Trail Committee Meeting – October 8, 2025
• Library Trustees Meeting – October 14, 2025

 Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Demolition and Building Permits

2025-37, Map and Lot # 005-021-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve Demolition Permit #2025-37 for Map and Lot # 005-021-000 to remove an existing 12’ x 18’ barn. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-38, Map and Lot # 025-030-000: Building Permit #2025-38 for Map and Lot # 025-030-000 requests to add an 180 square foot round tent platform. This permit cannot be approved because the ownership of the property is unclear.

2025-39, Map and Lot # 003-073-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-39 for Map and Lot # 003-073-000 to construct a 36’ x 24’ single story home. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam: NHDES needs the revised budget by November 1, 2025.  This request was just received.  Mr. Dalessio will address it.  There will be more information at the next meeting.

Pinchin Scope of Work and Cost Estimate: Pinchin provided the scope of work for monitoring the Central Plating site at 12 Westminster Street for the next five years.  The cost will be $39,850.  Ms. Vose moved to have the Chair sign the estimate.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and the estimate was signed.

Ruggiero Processing Facility re: DES Permit Modification Application: Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the notification that DES has requested additional information on the application.

Cold River Materials and DES Violation: DES provided a confirmation letter that violations have been addressed, and no further action is required for the Asphalt Plant.  Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the confirmation letter.

New Business

Primex Insurance Rates for 2026: Primex has provided the 2026 rates for Property and Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Employment Compensation insurance coverage.  The new rate is slightly lower than the 2025 rates.

NH DRA Cyclical Monitoring for 2024: Between re-evaluations, DRA does a survey of properties in Walpole.  From the survey, there were only very minor changes on three properties in the sample.

CCI Business Name Changed: The new name will be Fidium for all branches of CCI.

Selectboard Meeting Dates: As confirmation, the meeting next week will be on Wednesday.  This topic will be moved to the next meeting when everyone can attend.

Insurance Presentations to Employees: There will be a Lunch and Learn session on Friday, November 14^th with HealthTrust and Colonial Life’s optional insurance coverage.

Brush Pile at the Recycling Center: The “No Burning” declaration continues for Walpole, and the pile of brush at the Recycling Center is overflowing. By consensus, the Selectboard stated that no more material can be accepted until the Recycling Center staff can safely burn the existing pile.  

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) – Part 2

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) at 7:26 PM.   Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:42 PM.

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

Adjournment:   Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the October 29, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

October 15, 2025

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: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:34 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,435.54 dated 10/17/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,176.96.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – October 9, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of October 9, 2025.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – October 9, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of October 9, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved and remain sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• Police Station Building Committee Meeting – September 4, 2025
• Police Station Building Committee Meeting – October 8, 2025
• Conservation Commission Meeting – October 6, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-36, Map and Lot# 020-011-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-36 for Map and Lot # 020-011-000 to construct a 132’ x 40’ school building for the Walpole Village School. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

November 13th In-Person Staff Meeting: The meeting will discuss how to prepare for the December budget meetings where each department manager meets with the Selectboard to discuss the 2026 budget and any special needs they anticipate.  Ms. Mayberry will write a summary to help the managers prepare for the 11/13/2025 meeting.

1st Selectboard Meeting in November: Ms. Mayberry may need to request a change from Wednesday, November 5^th.  She is waiting to hear back from her manager at work.

New Business

HealthTrust Benefits Renewal Package with Transmittal: The rate is up 6.8% from 2025. One signature is needed.  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the package for 2026 and for the chair to sign.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the renewal package was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

HealthTrust Medicare Advantage with Prescription Drug Plan with Transmittal Package: Currently no employees are on this plan. However, it must be available for future retirees. Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Medicare Advantage package for 2026 and for the chair to sign.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the renewal package was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant Reimbursement Request: The request is for $2,855.  Ms. Vose moved to approve the request and for the Chair to sign it.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the reimbursement request was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the ARPA Grant Reimbursement Request.

Drewsville Common Christmas Event: There was a request from the organizer of the Drewsville Common Christmas Event for $200.  One hundred dollars ($100) will be used to pay Warren’s Farm for the horse and carriage rides.  The other $100 will be used for light replacement, cookies and cocoa.   By consensus, the Town will reimburse up to $200 in expenses and the money will come from the Recreation Revolving Fund. A board member commented that In the future, this request needs to go through the Recreation Department and be part of that budget.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:52 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:03 PM.

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

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

The meeting was reconvened at 7:32 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 7:32 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the October 23, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)