The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

July 15, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Diane Harty, Moe Harty, Kaian Wilkes, Recreation Director; Lauria Smith, Marshall McGuirk, Ashley Adams, Erinn Richardson, and Simon Gascoyne, Health Officer

Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:37 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

The following was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests.

Donation to the North Walpole Park

When the donation was first mentioned to Mr. and Mrs. Harty, it was described as “maybe enough for a bench”.  The donation was $5,000.  Ms. Mayberry explained that all donations to the Town become part of the public funds. However, the money can be earmarked for the North Walpole Park and held in the Recreation Revolving Fund.  Ms. Mayberry will be sure it ends up in the right fund, and it is correctly recorded for the North Walpole Park.  Mr. and Mrs. Harty would like to form a committee of community members to determine what is needed. The Selectboard asked that the committee include a variety of interests and local businesses.  The committee will also do some fundraising.  One thought is to create a pickleball court.  Ms. Mayberry suggested looking into grants which are relatively easy to find for healthy outdoor activity.  The Selectboard also reminded Mr. and Mrs. Harty to keep the North Walpole Commissioners aware of their progress.

Mr. and Mrs. Harty left the meeting.

The Non-Public session was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests.

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 (c) at 6:49 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:37 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.

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

Old Business

This item of Old Business was moved up on the agenda to accommodate guests who wished to speak to a specific agenda item.

167 Valley Road re: Mobile Home Permit: Marshall McGuirk and Lauria Smith, co-Trustees of the Elisse McGuirk Trust, wished to discuss the short-term permit and grey water issues with the RV. Marshall McGuirk read a letter explaining the issues from the Trust’s point of view.  The letter is attached to the official copy of the minutes.  Dr. Simon Gascoyne, Health Officer, was contacted by the State.  He talked to Mark McGuirk about wastewater from the RV.  When he visited the RV, the grey water was collected in a bucket and dumped into an old septic system installed in 1950s for the slaughterhouse.  Ms. Vose acknowledged that the Selectboard lacked knowledge of the situation with the McGuirk Trust. Therefore, the Board accepted the information provided by Mark McGuirk on June 25, 2026. Mr. Dalessio moved to rescind the previous decision of June 25th permitting Mark McGuirk to live in an RV until November 1st on the property owned by the McGuirk Trust.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Mr. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed.  The previous short-term permit is rescinded.

Dr. Gascoyne, Ms. Richardson, Ms. Smith, Mr. McGuirk and Ms. Adams left the meeting.

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

Ms. Mayberry  moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (c) at 8:12 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:30 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.

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Purchase Order# 498240 totaling $72,591.00 to Grappone Ford for the purchase of a one-ton 2026 Ford F-600 truck as approved at 2026 Town Meeting, Warrant Article #7. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Purchase Order was approved. This is the cabin and chassis only.  The vehicle will be sent out for wiring.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Purchase Order# 256813 totaling $38,596.00 to Recycling Mechanical for the purchase of a new compactor.  This purchase was approved at the 2026 Town Meeting under Warrant Article # 11. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Purchase Order was approved. There will still be an EE Houghton bill to hook up the electricity.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $277,053.60 dated 7/21/2026 and an ACH payment of $31,714.38 payment to NH Retirement System. 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 $41,981.32 dated 7/17/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,700.27.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Public Hearings for the New Police Station Bond and Budget – July 1, 2026: A request was received to amend the minutes, to add more detail regarding an August meeting.  The Selectboard discussed the request and noted the concern about attendance at an August meeting. The Board agreed by consensus that the minutes stand as they are.

Selectboard Meeting – July 9, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 9, 2026.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and  Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Selectboard Meeting Non-Public Session – July 9, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Meeting Non-Public Session of July 9, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public Session minutes were approved.

Building and Demolition Permits

2026-22, Map and Lot# 019-033-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit # 2026-22 for Map and Lot # 019-033-000 to construct a 30’ x 3.5’ addition to an existing structure. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor,  the motion was approved.

2026-23, Map and Lot# 025-006-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit # 2026-23 for Map and Lot # 025-006-000 to construct a 16’ x 16’ deck on the back of the house. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor,  the motion was approved.

2026-24, Map and Lot# 024-038-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit # 2620-24 for Map and Lot # 024-038-001 to construct a 5,855 sq, ft, addition to the Fire Station.  Part of this is a rework of the existing building. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor,  the motion was approved.

Old Business

Ruggiero Processing Facility’s DES Approval Notice: The Town has received the NH DES Response to Public Comments, the Type I-A Modification to Solid Waste Facility Permit, and the Approval of Increase in Capacity ad Facility Site Improvements.  This is an increase in capacity from 240 to 800 maximum tons daily of municipal, construction/demolition debris and recyclable materials.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the documents from NH DES. 

New Business

Thank You Letter: A letter was received from River Valley Seniors at Home, thanking the Town for a budgeted donation. Ms. Vose acknowledged the letter.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 8:48 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:54 PM.

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 (c) at 8:54 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 9:13 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 9:13 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the July 23, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

July 9, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Jane Malmberg, Library Director and Steve Varone, Treasurer

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

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

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

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

The meeting was reconvened at 6:52 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.

Mrs. Malmberg left during the Non-Public meeting.  Mr. Varone joined the meeting.

Estimating the Impact of the Police Station Bond

Mr. Dalessio commented that the rate has not been set for the Police Station bond that will be voted upon at the August 17th Special Meeting.  However, people need to know the impact on their taxes so they can decide how to vote.  Mr. Varone explained that to estimate the impact, if the Town assumes the rate will be 4.5%, the current rate, on a bond of $3,000,000 maximum for twenty years, the increase in taxes would be $30 per $100,000 assessed value.  Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Varone each calculated the same estimate using different methods.

Walpole Credit Card: Mr. Varone is reviewing Town departmental credit cards.  American Express offers a card with 2% back with no monthly fees. The Town pays off the bill each month, which is required with Amex.  Multiple credit cards with limits totaling $25,000 would be available.  Credit cards would be very useful at times when expenses are due before income is available. Additionally, using the card would be a monthly source of income with the cash back benefit.  Mr. Varone is waiting to hear from Wells Fargo before deciding on a specific credit card vendor.

Mr. Varone left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to not approve the ACH payment of $70,896.00 to Cambridge Trust for the Walpole School Reserve Fund because the amount does not match the Warrant Article. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was not approved.  The check from Fall Mountain Regional School District (FMRSD) is $1 more than the district’s warrant article. The check must be sent back to FMRSD.  Ms. Mayberry commented that there was no documentation with the check.

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $42,021.82 dated 7/10/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,589.20.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Public Hearing for the New Police Station Bond – July 1, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing for the New Police Station Bond of July 1, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Bond Hearing minutes were approved.

Public Hearing for the New Police Station Budget – July 1, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing for the New Police Station Budget of July 1, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Budget Hearing minutes were approved.

Selectboard Meeting – July 1, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 1, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – July 1, 2026:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of July 1, 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:

• Conservation Commission Meeting – July 6, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op# 25-461-08, Map and Lot # 010-034-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $18.14 for Timber Op# 25-461-08.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building and Demolition Permits

2026-20, Map and Lot# 017-017-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-20 for Map and Lot # 017-017-000 to construct a 24’ x 24’ detached one story garage. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-21, Map and Lot# 003-008-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Demolition Permit #2026-21 for Map and Lot # 003-008-000 to remove a 22’ x 25’ garage. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Warrant Article for Special Town Meeting: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Warrant Article to vote on a bond not to exceed $3,000,000 for construction of the new Police Station.  The article will be voted on at the Special Town Meeting on August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Warrant Article for the Special Town Meeting was approved and signed.  

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the True and Attest Notice.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the True and Attest Notice was approved and signed.

The signed Warrants and MS-636 for the meeting will be posted Monday, July 13, 2026 at the locations listed in the Warrant.

Open Container Letter to Walpole Fire and EMS: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the open container letter for the Walpole Fire and EMS lunch event on August 1st at Whitcomb Park.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the letter was approved and signed.  

Clarion Questions: Mr. Boas has questions on two topics that need to be included in the August issue of the Clarion:

• The Special Meeting on August 17th and the impact of the bond, if approved, on the taxes:  The above discussion will be made available to Mr. Boas.
• The FMRSD approach to the North Walpole School: Ms. Mayberry will put Mr. Boas in touch with the North Walpole Commissioners. 

New Business

Cybersecurity Training: There will be cybersecurity training at FMRHS on July 20th.  The Town is invited to participate.  Ms. Vose is not attending. Ms. Mayberry will attend.

Employee Appreciation Lunch: The suggested date is Tuesday, September 22nd.  The proposed menu is lasagna with gluten-free and vegetarian options.  Brad Nash has offered to prepare the main course.  Ms. Vose is not available because she will miss work on September 8th also. Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio will attend.

Election September 8, 2026: There will be an election on Tuesday, September 8th.  Because Labor Day is Monday, September 7th, the election will be set up on Friday, September 4th.

Dunk Tank Fundraiser: The Summer Festival at Alyson’s Orchard will be July 18th and will include a dunk tank.  The organizers are hoping to have local celebrity volunteers to be “dunked”.  Proceeds from the dunk tank will go to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf.  Ms. Vose will volunteer.  Mrs. Downing will have Alyson’s contact Ms. Vose directly to work out the details.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

July 1, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Sue Nadeau and Jonathan Crocker, Hooper Institute Board of Directors and Greta Drager, Hooper Institute Executive Director

Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:50 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Hooper Trustees

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:51 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:32 PM.

Ms. Nadeau, Ms. Drager and Mr. Crocker left during the Hooper Trustees non-public meeting.

Accounts Payable 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $64,460.50 dated 7/7/2026, the  ACH payments of $41,895.16 to HealthTrust and $99,581.25 to NH Municipal Bond Bank.  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 $41,573.77 dated 7/3/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,514.01; also the supplemental payment of  $1,250.00 dated 7/3/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $299.28.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – June 25, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 25, 2026.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – June 25, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of June 25, 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:

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – June 17, 2026
• Planning Board Workshop Minutes – June 23, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam Permitting Update: Mr. Dalessio reported that the Town met the deadline of 7/1/2026 for the Reservoir Dam Wetlands Permit and had received a permit to Reconstruct an Existing Dam (i.e. to breech the dam temporarily until it can be reconstructed to meet current standards.)  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Reconstruction Permit and for Mr. Dalessio to sign it.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed and Mr. Dalessio signed the permit.

MS-636 for Special Town Meeting: Ms. Mayberry moved to sign the MS-636 for the Special Meeting on 8/17/2026.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed and the MS-636 was signed. 

Dog Licensing re: Extra Fees: The Town Clerk’s Office wanted to let the Selectboard know about the additional fees for dogs taken to the Humane Society that are charged to the Towns.  Mr. Dalessio recommends raising rates when the State permits higher rates.

July 5th Concert on the Green Update: Information on the July 5th Concert is posted on the Town website (walpolnh.us) under events and news. The schedule is:

• 4:00 PM: Bring your own picnic to the Common
• 4:00 – 6:00 PM: “Ask Your Selectboard a Question” table by the Town Hall
• 4:15 PM: Lucy Weber will read the Declaration of Independence
• 4:30 PM: Church bells will be rung
• 5:00 PM: Hot dogs will be available
• 6:00 PM: Concert on the Green – River Valley Dance Band

New Business

NH DOT Rumble Strip Project: The NH DOT plans to install rumble strips on Route 12 from Fitzwilliam to Newport to help keep people in their lanes.  There will not be a rumble strip through North Walpole.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the notice. 

FMRSD-SAU 60 Leadership Format Change Memo: A notice was received stating that FMRSD will be changing its leadership format again this year and listing the qualifications for the new CEO. Ms. Vose acknowledged the notice.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c)(e) at 7:52 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:20 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 8:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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