The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

September 3, 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: Andrew Dey, Peggy Pschirrer, Sue Nadeau, Annette Beer, and Greta Drager

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

The Hooper Trustees Meeting was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wish to speak to these topics.

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.

All the guests left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:42 PM.

PAYROLL

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $38,646.63 dated 9/5/2023 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,611.85.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 28, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 28, 2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 28, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 28, 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 and remain sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Minutes – August 12, 2025
• Trail Committee Minutes – August 13, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-26, Map and Lot# 012-033-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-26 for Map and Lot # 012-033-000 to construct a 40’ x 28’ garage. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

New Business

Vachon Clukay’s 2024 Audit Agreement: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Vachon Clukay 2024 Audit Agreement and for the Chair to sign it.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the agreement was approved, and it was signed by Mr. Dalessio.

Purchase Order for the Future Home of the Walpole Police Station Sign: Mr. Dalessio explained that the sign will be 4’ x 8’ and read, “Future Home of the Walpole Police Station”.  It will be installed at the Upper Walpole Road location.  Ms. Vose moved to approve the layout of the sign, which is to be signed by the Chair of the Selectboard and to approve Purchase Order # 544067 to Keene Sign Worx for a deposit of $700.  The total cost of the sign will be $900 plus $500 for installation.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. The Chair signed the layout and the Selectboard signed the purchase order.  

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c) at 8:01 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:33 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 8:34 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the September 11, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 28, 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: Peter Dexter, Kara Dexter, Marilyn Wilking, Andrew Wilking, Jana Sellerole, Megan Hughes, Joseph Agnone and Natalie Agnone

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

The following two items have been moved from New Business to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wish to speak to these items.

RUGGIERO PROCESSING FACILITY: Mr. Dexter would like to know when Ruggerio was granted permission to process municipal waste.  He found some information on the DES website that in 2019 they were approved for municipal waste but does not remember that it was discussed in a public meeting in Walpole.  Mr. Dalessio explained that the Town does not control Ruggerio permits. It is a NH DES decision. Due to changes in rules, Ruggerio Processing must keep reapplying for permits. The Town has no record of what permits they hold.  Someone will need to look through minutes of Town public meetings to determine what was discussed and when.  Mr. Dexter stated that during summer, the odors from the neighboring property have been overwhelming at DexPart. The business could not leave the building doors open and use fans. There was a question of what Town zoning can control.  The Selectboard will do some research and get back to the Dexters.

Mr. and Mrs. Dexter left the meeting.

WORKING FOR DEMOCRACY – TOWN HALL USE REQUEST: Mrs. Wilking, on behalf of Working for Democracy, requested permission to use the Town Hall for an educational meeting.  Working for Democracy is a local group formed in 2024 with monthly meetings to learn about various issues.  Currently they are focused on funding for education and all the changes that are taking place. Working for Democracy used to meet in homes, and then at the Library. However, they need more space.  Mrs. Wilking explained that the group is putting together a presentation/discussion that will be 10 – 15 minutes. Then a moderator will question the panel. Finally, they will take questions from the public. Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry explained that the Town Hall, by design, is a neutral zone. There needs to be balanced presentations with no perception of politics. The moderator must step in if the discussion becomes political.  A decision is on hold until a list of unbiased presenters and an impartial moderator, who will keep things not political, is provided to the Selectboard.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilking, Mrs. Sellerole, and Ms. Hughes left the meeting.

PAYROLL

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $36,655.38 dated 8/29/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,456.09.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – August 21, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 21, 2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 21, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 21, 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 and remain sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Ms. Mayberry called the following minutes to the attention of the Selectboard:

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Minutes – May 13, 2025
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Minutes – June 24, 2025
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Minutes – July 8, 2025
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Minutes – July 22, 2025
• Police Station Building Committee Minutes – August 18, 2025
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes – August 20, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

TIMBER INTENTS

Map and Lot # 011-007-002: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot # 011-007-002, off Ramsay Hill Road.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS

2025-23, Map and Lot# 021-002-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-03 for Map and Lot # 021-002-000 to construct a 1500 square foot addition of living space and a connector to a garage. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-24, Map and Lot# 010-048-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-24 for Map and Lot #010-048-001 to construct a 20’ x 12’ lean-to shed attached to a barn. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-25, Map and Lot# 008-052-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-25 for Map and Lot 008-052-000 to construct a 100’ x 30’ four car garage with a workshop. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Reservoir Dam Permitting Forms: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Dam and Wetlands Permits and for the Chair to sign them.  Due to a timing issue, there was a special check run for the permits’ fees.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the forms were approved and signed by Mr. Dalessio.

Great River Hydro Project Boundary: Mr. Dalessio spoke to the request from the Connecticut River Conservancy that Walpole request a change in the project boundary so the river access below the Dam will be part of the project. Connecticut River Conservancy is requesting that Great River Hydro improve the boat landing with bathrooms, picnic area, etc.  The Town’s concern is that improvements would encourage more transient camping at the landing area, which is very low. Flooding occurs regularly, which is a safety concern. The Board felt it is not a good place for the proposed improvements.  The Selectboard discussed the suggestion and by consensus declined to request improvements.

Departmental Procedures: The Selectboard reviewed the new departmental procedures.  All were acceptable except the financial procedure which was too detailed.  Mr. Dalessio explained that there are three levels: policies, procedures which are the steps to implement the policy and work instructions which are detailed instructions to accomplish the procedures. All three levels are needed with policies being the highest level.

NEW BUSINESS

Reimbursement Request: Mr. Kreissle requested a reimbursement from the Fanny Mason Fund to cover invasives treatment.  Ms. Vose felt it was not clear where the treatments were done or which account to use for the payment.  Ms. Vose will request that Mr. Kreissle verify the funding source.

Two Quitclaim Deeds: Two homes had been tax deeded to the Town for lack of payment of taxes and sewer fees.  The former owners of both properties have paid outstanding tax, sewer fees, interest and service expenses to re-purchase their homes from the Town.

• Ms. Vose moved to approve Map and Lot # 029-046-000 Quitclaim Deed to return the home to the former owner.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Quitclaim Deed was approved, and the home returned to previous owner.  
• Ms. Vose moved to approve Map and Lot # 028-013-001 Quitclaim Deed to return the home to the former owner.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Quitclaim Deed was approved, and the home returned to previous owner.

FY 2025-26 Highway Safety Grant Agreement: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the grant and for the Chair to sign in Section 1.11 of the Agreement.  The Grant runs from 10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026 and is for $8,500.00.   Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Grant Agreement was accepted and signed by Mr. Dalessio.

Police Detail Rates: Mr. Dalessio and Police Chief Sanctuary discussed the rates.  The Police Chief’s recommendation was not submitted before the meeting.

Employee Resignation: Mr. Hoy submitted his resignation as Recycling Manager.  Ms. Vose moved to accept Mr. Hoy’s resignation.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, Mr. Hoy’s resignation was accepted.  The Selectboard thanks Mr. Hoy for his service to the Town.  Mrs. Downing will request an exit interview before Mr. Hoy leaves.

Resale of Recreation Equipment: Mr. Wilkes would like to sell the extra court tiles and the ice-skating rink frame that are not being used.  The VersaCourt tiles were purchased by warrant article funding for the basketball court. Both items were purchased with Town funds. Therefore, both items must be sold by sealed bid.  The Selectboard must know what the Town paid for these items to prepare for future questions. Research will be conducted.

Water System Inspection: The Walpole Water System met all the State requirements. The State inspects water systems every three years.

Preventing Harassment Training for Employees: Mrs. Downing asked the Selectboard if in-person or online training should be organized for employees this year.  A new online training module is now available through Primex.  By consensus, the Selectboard agreed to online training this year.  

Mr. and Mrs. Agnone left the meeting.

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 7:53 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:31 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 8:31 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 21, 2025

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

Staff Present: Jodi Daigle, Tax Collector, Water-Sewer Clerk and Administrative Assistant, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Guests Present: Nicole Adams and The Rev. Richard Malmberg

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

The following two items were moved from New Business to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wish to speak.

TRAIL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: Ms. Adams has reviewed and completed the State’s new Trail Maintenance Agreement, and it is ready for Attorney Hockensmith’s review.  The new agreement replaces the annual Special Use Permit, and it can be completed just once.  With the new agreement the Conservation Commission/Trail Committee will also submit an annual work plan.

OUTDOOR SERVICE: The Rev. Malmberg would like to use the Common and power from the Gazebo on September 7th at 10:00 AM.  The First Congregational Church and St. John’s Episcopal Church will host an ecumenical service with everyone invited to attend.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the use of the Common on September 7th.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,097,866.08 dated 8/25/2025. 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 $36,317.58 dated 8/22/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,880.36.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, Payroll was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – August 14, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 14, 2025. Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved. Ms. Vose abstained since she was not present at the meeting.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 14, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 14, 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. Ms. Vose abstained.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

• Walpole Trail Committee Minutes – July 9, 2025
• Walpole Planning Board Minutes – August 12, 2025
• Safety Committee Minutes – August 14, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

BUILDING PERMIT

2025-19, Map and Lot# 008-053-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-19 for Map and Lot 008-053-000 to construct a 24’ x 24’ Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU).  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  Before the building permit can be issued, the Town needs to receive the registered form from the Register of Deeds.

2025-21, Map and Lot# 012-026-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-21 for Map and Lot # 012-026-000 to construct a 1,920 sq. ft. home, which is phase one of the project. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-22, Map and Lot# 004-047-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Demolition Permit #2025-22 for Map and Lot # 004-047-001 for the demolition of a garage. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Reservoir Dam Repair: The revised plans for repair of the Dam are now awaiting DES approval.  The changes include a new concrete spillway, change from a 3-foot to 9-foot outlet, the dam needs to be 6 inches higher, and other work on dam itself.  Fuss and O’Neill are still assuring Walpole the work will be completed on time.

NEW BUSINESS

Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative Form: The Chair needs to sign IRS Form 2848 for Bob Kimball.  This will permit Mr. Kimball to talk to the IRS about the refund we are due for the solar installation at the Recycling Center.   Ms. Mayberry moved to approve IRS Form 2848 and for the Chair to sign it.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and Mr. Dalessio signed Form 2848. 

Recreation Department Revolving Fund Request: Mr. Wilkes would like to purchase soccer jerseys for the Fall Rec Soccer League.  The expense will be reimbursed by the team sponsors. Ms. Vose moved to approve Purchase Order number 665635 for $1,583.00 to Bulldog for the purchase of jerseys for the Fall Soccer League. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the purchase order was approved and signed.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) (c) at 6:55 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:25 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.

HOOPER TRUSTEES

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:25PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:36 PM.

BUDGET MEETINGS: Two meetings have been scheduled to start working on the 2026 Budget:

• On 9/12/2025 at 8:30 AM, the Selectboard will meet with Mr. Kreissle to go over the preliminary budget.
• On 12/12/2025 at 8:30 AM, the Selectboard will meet with each of the Department Managers to go over their detailed budgets.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:41PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 14, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: John Peska and Peter Palmiotto, Conservation Commission Co-Chairs

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,946.07 dated 8/15/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,842.78.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 6, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 6, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Session – August 6, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of August 6, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

Correction to Selectboard Statement on Racism:  The Selectboard opposes racism in Walpole whether intentional or unintentional.

Committee Reports

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

Conservation Commission Meeting – August 4, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-19, Map and Lot# 008-053-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to not approve Building Permit #2025-19 for Map and Lot # 008-053-000 to construct a 24’ x 24’ Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) – the plan does not meet the required specifications. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved with the building permit not being approved. The applicant is to be contacted. A better plot map in required.

2025-20, Map and Lot# 005-034-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-20 for Map and Lot # 005-034-000 to construct a 16’ x 14’ carport for a tractor. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

ARPA Grant Disbursement Forms for Reservoir Dam: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and have the Chair sign ARPA Grant Disbursement Request #17 for $1,360 and Request #18 for $10,472.50.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, both requests were approved and signed by Mr. Dalessio.

Groundwater Management Permit for former Central Plating Site: Mr. Dalessio stated that the permit has been issued by DES and is acknowledged.  Ransom Consulting was contracted on February 29, 2024 to manage the process.  However, since the permit took so long, Pinchin LLC (previously Ransom) requires a new contract with updated costs using the new company name. 

New Business

HealthTrust Updated Transmittal: HealthTrust has created a retiree BCBS Advantage plan, which includes drug coverage.  The separate prescription plan has been eliminated. Ms. Mayberry made a motion to have the Chair sign the corrected transmittal form from HealthTrust.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and Mr. Dalessio signed the transmittal.

Inspection for Toxic Air Pollutants: During a NH DES inspection for toxic air pollutants on July 21, 2025 at Len Tex Corporation in North Walpole, deficiencies were noted.  Mr. Dalessio acknowledged the report.

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 6:44 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:01PM.

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

Mr. Peska and Mr. Palmiotto entered the meeting.

Reservoir Dam

Mr. Peska and Mr. Palmiotto were in attendance to discuss options for the Reservoir Dam. There are two options. It can be either removed or repaired.  Mr. Dalessio stated that the estimated cost to remove the dam is $380,000 – 580,000 plus possibly additional costs for remediation depending on what is found when the dam is removed.  In addition, the Town could lose the ARPA grant of almost $750,000. The Town may need to repay the grant money that has already been spent.  The State now requires dams to withstand a 1,000-year flood. This change makes current and future maintenance more costly. Mr. Dalessio added that the work needs to start early in 2026 to repair the dam.  All invoices must be processed by DES by 9/16/2026.  A letter to Mr. Scott, the head of DES, expressing the Town’s concerns will be prepared.

Walpole Trees Committee

Mr. Palmiotto described the Tree Committee’s plan for trees in the three villages.  The plan is to have another planting October 19, 2025 with more trees planted around the Common.  Future plantings will be in the spring.  The plan for the Common was discussed. The goal is to plant trees that will have a good start before the existing Norway maples must be taken down.  The next step is to focus on the trees needed in North Walpole and on the Drewsville Common.  Advocates for both villages were suggested.  The Selectboard noted that Liberty Utilities offered Walpole money for trees. That opportunity will be investigated.  The Selectboard stated that while planning the trees for the Common, there needs to be a plan to reinstall the plaques that were removed during prior construction on the Common.

Mr. Palmiotto and Mr. Peska left the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:01PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 21, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)