The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

July 2, 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: Tom Aldrich and Chris Snow

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

The following item was moved to the top of the agenda because guests wished to ask questions.

Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit: Christopher Snow and Tom Aldrich had questions and concerns about a proposed Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit or DADU that may be built by their neighbor.  There are concerns about the zoning ordinances concerning DADU’s.  Mr. Snow and Mr. Aldrich wonder if the small dwellings will cause surrounding properties to decline in value and what can the owners do about it?  They reported that about 1.5 – 2 acres have recently been logged but no permit was posted.  Mrs. Downing will check into that open item.  Mr. Snow stated that it was expected that there would only be six homes in the development. The Selectboard commented that to control the number of homes, there would need to be in a covenant in the each of the deeds.  Mr. Dalessio stated that the wording in the Town’s DADU ordinance was from the State’s wording from a couple of years ago.  However, it is not yet clear what NH is going to do now to address the lack of affordable housing, and that will impact the Town’s zoning ordinances in the future.  The Selectboard counts on Walpole residents to let the Town know if something of concern is happening in their neighborhood.

Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Snow left the meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $39,020.60 dated 7/3/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,487.24. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – June 26, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 26,2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – June 26, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of June 26, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the minutes were approved.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op # 24-461-05, Map and Lot # 004-027-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the timber yield taxes assessed and warrant for $368.33.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the warrant and yield taxes assessed were approved.

Timber Intents

Map and Lot # 014-005-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot # 14-005-000. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Certificate of Adoption for the Hazard Mitigation Plan: FEMA has approved the plan which is ready to be finalized.  Ms. Mayberry moved the Hazard Mitigation Plan be adopted as printed, the Certificate of Adoption be signed, and the Plan be filed with the Town Clerk.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Plan was accepted, and the Certificate signed, and it will be filed with the Town Clerk.

Recycling Solar System Update: Mr. Hoy reported that the company that made the new inverter found wiring issues that were corrected and the new inverter installed.  The system was generating power again as of Friday, June 27th. 

Reservoir Dam Update: Mr. Dalessio reported that there are new fees related to dams, and changes to the Reservoir Dam repair plan.  The dam was reclassified from low risk to high risk, which means the planned repairs need to change.

Central Air System for Town Hall: Mr. Dalessio reported that there is a guesstimate of $75,000 to install a mini-split-based cooling system for the office spaces, hallway and restrooms. However, the actual quote is being calculated.  A cost of approximately $17,000 was given for just the Selectboard Office and kitchen before the Town Clerk’s Office central air unit failed.  E.E. Houghton Co. must come before the Selectboard with detailed figures before further planning can be done.

New Business

Horse Thieves Dinner: By consensus, the Selectboard meeting of September 18th will be moved to Wednesday, September 17th. This meeting date change will allow Selectboard members to attend the yearly dinner event.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c)(e) at 7:27 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:11 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 8:11 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the July 10, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

June 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: Sue Nadeau, George Gowdy, Matthew Benoit, John Sheldon, Davis Barratt, Fritze Till, Annette Newton, Ezra Leby, Bas den Hand, and Joe Fennessey

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

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 6:57 PM.

Ms. Nadeau and Mr. Gowdy left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

Mr. Benoit, Mr. Sheldon, Mr. Barratt, Ms. Till, Ms. Newton, Mr. Leby, Mr. den Hand, and Mr. Fennessey joined the Selectboard meeting.  The following item was moved up in the agenda to accommodate a guest who wished to speak to it.

Proposed Gazebo/Pavilion on the Drewsville Common: Mr. Benoit presented the proposed layout for a gazebo on the Drewsville Common.  The concept is to have a gazebo and flagpole on a concrete slab.  Mr. Dalessio explained that since the gazebo is intended for public use, it needs to adhere to commercial construction guidelines. Everyone who works on the structure must be licensed.  Part of the Common is commercial, and part is residential. That also needs to be considered.  There is also a wet area at the north end of the common.  It was also explained what information would be needed for a public hearing in two weeks.  Mr. Benoit was told that a petition with 15 or 18 signatures was submitted last week.  Mr. Benoit felt that with those at the meeting tonight and the petition, he did not want to continue with the project.  Mr. Benoit left the meeting.  The Selectboard had listed the rules and data needed for the public hearing and offered to schedule a public hearing in two weeks. No decision was made regarding the gazebo.  The Selectboard and the Drewsville Village residents present appreciated all the Drewsville Store does for the Town.

The remaining guests left the meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,202.28 dated 6/27/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,701.93.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – June 19, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 19, 2025 with two changes:  1) on page 3 under Vilas Bridge Review, “how imbedded Walpole people are in greater community” should read “how imbedded Walpole people are in the greater community”, and 2) in the next paragraph, “will be postponed until it needs to be done” should read “will be postponed until the remediation needs to be done”. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the minutes were approved as amended.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – June 19, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of June 19, 2025 with one change. The GED one applicant had was from North Carolina.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the minutes were approved as amended and remain sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• Trail Committee Meeting – June 11, 2025
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – June 18, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op # 24-461-04, Map and Lot # 004-033-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the assessed taxes and warrant for $2,339.40.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Safe Streets Grant Support Letter: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Safe Streets Grant Support Letter. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and the letter was signed.

Recycling Center Solar System Repair Update:  There was no update for this week.

Houghton Brook Bridge ARM Grant: Mr. Dalessio reported that the timeline for this project needs to be amended.  The request went to Fuss & O’Neill. They have not yet responded.  Mr. Dalessio has asked that Fuss & O’Neill keep the Selectboard and the Selectboard Office informed.

Strategic Planning Grant: Mr. Dalessio stated that if the project is complete, the Town needs to send an email.  The grant is managed by the Water Department and tied to asset management. Mrs. Downing will send a copy of the email to Mr. Houghton since he was not included in the distribution.

Reservoir Dam: Mr. Dalessio reported that the Dam Bureau would like an update from Fuss & O’Neill.  They want a timeline to complete the project.   No response has been received to date.

New Business

Cemetery Deed for Lots E618 and E619: Ms. Vose moved to approve the sale of lots E618 and E619, and to sign the deed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the sale was approved, and the deed was signed.

License to Sell Pistols and Revolvers: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the renewal application for Eric Frink of 131 Merriam Rd.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the license application was approved and signed.  Mrs. Downing will send a copy of the license application to Police Chief Sanctuary.

Sewer Manhole Rehab Proposal: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the RFQ to have 50 manholes and two wet well holes fixed.  The Chair needs to sign the RFQ. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the RFQ.  This project will repair collapsing manholes on Rt 12.

Central Air System Failures: Mr. Dalessio reported that both central air systems in the Town Hall and Police Department’s system have failed this week.   The Police Department bought two small window air conditioning units for the station.  The Town Hall is borrowing window units from staff. A quote is being prepared for one larger system that will cool the Selectboard Office, the Town Clerk’s Office, the hallway and the restrooms. 

Old Home Days Committee: The Old Home Days Committee would like to be able to accept credit cards for the hats and shirts they sell, but they cannot get approved. The Town does not have portable credit cards readers. It was suggested that they purchase a square card reader for the day.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c)(e) at 7:44 PM.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:26 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.

The next Selectboard meeting will be July 2nd at 6:30 PM.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the July 2, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

JUNE 19, 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: Sue Nadeau, Seth Andrews, and Joe Fennessey

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:15 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:17 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Nadeau and Mr. Andrews left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:12 PM.  The remainder of the Hooper Trustees agenda was paused because a citizen was waiting to speak to the following item.

Mr. Fennessey joined the meeting.

Pavillion on the Drewsville Common:  Joe Fennessey presented a petition to the Selectboard requesting that no pavilion be built on the Drewsville Common.  This is in response to plans published on Facebook.  Mr. Fennessey state there has been no discussion with landowners around the Drewsville Common.  There are several concerns with the proposed project including: 1) the proposed location is in the catch basin, 2) the lack of adequate parking, and 3) if people park on the street, the remaining road is too narrow to allow emergency vehicles to pass.  Signatures are just starting to be collected. Additional signatures will be presented at during a public hearing. 

Mr. Fennessey left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $2,134,118.73 dated 6/23/2025 including $804,108.98 payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District.  This is a new check to replace the one lost in the mail.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,137.67 dated 6/20/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,393.84. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting June 12, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 12, 2025.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – June 12, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of June 12, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the minutes were approved and remain sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• Police Building Committee Meeting – June 9, 2025
• Cemetery Trustees Meeting – June 10, 2025
• Library Trustees Meeting – June 10, 2025
• Planning Board Meeting – June 10, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Abatements

Map and Lot # 012-013-3U1: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement request for Map and Lot # 012-013-3U1.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved and the abatement denied.

Map and Lot # 021-049-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement request for Map and Lot # 021-049-000. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved and the abatement denied.

Map and Lot # 017-005-002 and 017-005-003: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement request for Map and Lot # 017-005-002 and 017-005-003.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved and the abatement denied.

Map and Lot # 028-019-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement request for Map and Lot # 028-019-000. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved and the abatement denied.

Old Business

Recycling Center Solar System Repair Update: Paul Looney notified the Selectboard that two people from the company that made the replacement inverter will be onsite Tuesday, June 24^th to inspect the system for other problems that might cause the new inverter to fail.

Unlicensed Dogs Annual Report: The Selectboard reviewed the unlicensed dog report for dogs they know that are no longer in Walpole.  The report needs to be updated accordingly. Mrs. Hansson should try to license dogs with rabies expirations in 2024 or later. 

Shade Project at Pool: Ms. Vose updated the Selectboard to say that the shelter is complete and the fence will be done soon. For now, an orange construction fence is being used.  A plaque is needed to recognize those who made the shade shelter possible.

Proposed Gazebo at Drewsville Common: Mr. Benoit wishes to present his plan for a gazebo/pavilion at the 6/26/2025 Selectboard meeting.  A drawing was delivered. Mr. Benoit of the Drewsville General Store has posted the plans on Facebook.  A public hearing will need to be planned for July 10^th.

New Business

Drinking Water Sustainability Grant Reimbursement: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the reimbursement application 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 the reimbursement application.

Sewer Bond and Water-Sewer Rates: Mr. Dalessio reported that there is a lot going on with respect to sewer rates. Bellows Fall Village communicated that the current formulas are not distributing the whole cost.  Currently, Walpole cost share is at 24% for cost sharing. The rate needs to change to 25%. Additionally, there needs to be a measurement process to verify if the formulas are correct. Mark Houghton is responding to Bellows Falls with a proposal.  The Town will need to set the sewer usage rates in a couple weeks. However, there needs to be models.  All this will tie into the new meter reading software by Beacon. The water & sewer department is working on getting the new software to communicate with AccuFund, the Town’s financial software.

Vilas Bridge Review by State Reps: Mr. Dalessio, Pat Kiniry, and Katherine Kopij attended the meeting with the Executive Counselor Hill and the NHDOT Commissioner.  Mr. Dalessio stressed to the visitors that the sewer line crosses the river under the bridge and other issues such as traffic; emergency vehicles; poor access to Bellows Falls, our sister town.  Mark Houghton is already talking to the person working on the design of the new bridge.  There was a discussion about how imbedded Walpole people are in the greater community. 

Closed Landfill Gas Monitoring Report: The methane reading is up this time, but it fluctuates.  Remediation may be needed. By consensus, the Selectboard agreed it will be postponed until the remediation needs to be done.

Complete Streets Grant Announcement: Walpole has completed its project but has received a request from Southwest Regional Planning Commission (SWRPC) for a support letter as they look for additional funding.  SWRPC provided a letter template. Mrs. Downing will use the template to create a letter for the Selectboard to sign at the next meeting.

Site Plan Reviews and Building Permits for Commercial Properties:  

• 40 Main Street, Map and Lot # 021-013-000: a two-story addition built of used wood and three new dormers have been added to the white building at 40 Main Street, but no building permit has been requested.  The owner will be sent a cease-and-desist letter.
• 10 Westminster Street, Map and Lot # 020-067-000: in preparation for a new restaurant, they have added a new bar with plumbing, and they are painting and adding tile work.  The owner was instructed last week to contact Jeff Miller about a new sign.  Mr. Miller will handle it.
• 604 Whitcomb Road, Map and Lot # 026-017-000: scaffolding is up on the outside of the building and rumor has it that interior renovation is planned.  This building is in North Walpole, but the Planning Board does commercial development for the whole Town.
• 708 Main Street, Map and Lot # 026-016-000: a major renovation occurred with excavation occurring.  If the owner is hauling earth from the location, an intent to excavate should have been obtained as this is state-regulated activity.  The building is in North Walpole, but the Planning Board has commercial development for the whole Town. 

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c) at 8:13 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:34 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. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 8:34 PM to complete the agenda items.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:52 PM. 

The next meeting will be July 2nd.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:52 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the June 26, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

June 12, 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: Meghan Hansson and Ben Hoy

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 to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wish to speak to these items.

Recycling Center Solar System Repair Update: Mr. Hoy updated the Board on the solar system repairs.  The replacement inverter failed in one day.  Solar Dave has another inverter from a domestic company.  The engineers in the domestic company are concerned that something else in the system may have caused the replacement inverter to fail.  The engineers are working remotely to determine whether there are other issues that need to be addressed before the new inverter is installed.  The Recycling Center and Solar Dave are awaiting an approval to install the new inverter. The inverter is covered by the warranty, so there is no cost to the Town.

Mr. Hoy is now taking responsibility for the solar system.  He will reach out to Paul Looney to learn about the system. It was recognized that it will take time to learn about the system.  Mr. Hoy should reach out to the Selectboard if he needs anything. 

Mr. Hoy left the meeting.

Unlicensed Dogs Annual Report: Mrs. Hansson presented the required report on unlicensed dogs.  The RSAs require the report to be delivered to the Selectboard between June 1st and 20th each year.  Mrs. Hansson prepared reports that show there are a lot of dogs that should have been licensed this year that have not been.  There are a number of steps that the Town can take to encourage licensing.  The Selectboard needs to reach a decision on what will be done within twenty days after June 20th.

Mrs. Hansson left the meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,451.75 dated 6/13/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,206.08.  Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – June 4, 2025: The minutes were amended to include David Adams, former Treasurer, in the list of names to be removed from the Mascoma account.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 4, 2025 as amended.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – June 4, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of June 4, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Committee Reports

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

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – April 1, 2025
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – April 23, 2025
• Hooper Institute Board Meeting – March 5, 2025
• Hooper Institute Board Meeting – April 1, 2025
• Hooper Institute Board Meeting – May 6, 2025
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meting – April 16, 2025
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – May 21, 2025
• Conservation Commission Meeting – June 2, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Refund

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 030-021-000 of $100.00. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Abatements

Map and Lot # 010-009-002: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Abatement for Map and Lot # 010-009-002 and a refund of $392.81 because of a property card data error. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 012-073-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement request for Map and Lot # 012-073-000.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 012-044-020: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement request for Map and Lot # 012-044-020.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 011-033-002: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement request for Map and Lot # 011-033-002. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Mascoma Bank Account: Ms. Vose moved to approve and sign a letter requesting changes to the signers for the account.  Peggy Pschirrer (former Selectboard member) and David Adams (former Town Treasurer) are to be removed from the account and Carolyn Vose (Selectboard member) and Steve Varone (Town Treasurer) are to be added to the account.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed and the letter was signed.

Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Rail Trail:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Special Use Permit (SUP) application and for Mr. Dalessio to sign it.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the SUP application was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed it.

Hazard Mitigation Plan: Southwestern Regional Planning Commission (SWRPC) needs information on two open items.  By consensus, the Selectboard appointed Mike Symonds to be the Floodplain Administrator for Walpole, which is the first piece of information SWRPC needs.  The second is that the only agreement we have with other towns is Cheshire County Mutual Aid. 

New Business

American Red Cross (ARC) Licensed Training Provider Agreement:  The Chair needs to sign the agreement, and the ARC needs to be covered by the Town insurance for Walpole to use their licensed training.  Ms. Vose explained that this is much stricter process than what was done in the past.  The Pool Manager will provide lifeguard training.  There were two extra slots, and two Charlestown lifeguards will use them. They will pay $100 each to the Town.  The training cost agreement will go in the lifeguards’ employee folders. Ms. Vose moved to approve the Licensed Training Agreement with ARC and for Mr. Dalessio to sign the agreement to provide lifeguard training.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the agreement was signed.

Appointment of Hale Morrell to be an Alternate on the Conservation Commission: The Conservation Commission has recommended Hale Morrell to be an alternate. Ms. Morrell submitted her letter of interest to the Selectboard Office.  Ms. Vose moved to appoint Hale Morrell to the Conservation Commission as an Alternate.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Hale Morrell is now an Alternate to the Conservation Commission.

Derry Hill Road Complaint: Ms. Vose explained that Ron Kingsbury is planning a timber cut on his property and that the Class VI portion of Derry Hill Road is in very poor condition. Mr. Kingsbury claimed that the damage is done by off-road vehicles.  The road is class VI, and the Town does not maintain it.  Landowners often need to prepare or repair a road for logging access.  Class VI roads can have a rope with a sign across it to discourage use, but it cannot be locked with gates and bars.  

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c) at 7:43 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:15 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. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 8:15 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:49 PM.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

June 4, 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: Nicole Adams, Peggy Pschirrer and Tara Sad

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

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

Special Use Permit (SUP) for Rail Trail: Nicole Adams had marked up SUP application with suggested edits.  She asked if Attorney Hockensmith needed to review the form.  By consensus, the Selectboard approved the draft version of the form and that Atty. Hockensmith did not need to review the form.  The State needs a copy of the insurance for the company doing the brush hogging and the $1,000 bond.  

Mrs. Adams left the meeting.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:41 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:05 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

Accounts Payable 

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $94,050.64 dated 6/9/2025 including $47,155.29 payment to Health Trust for employee medical insurance.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $36,320.68 dated 6/6/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,028.44.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 28, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 28, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 28, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 28, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Committee Reports 

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

• Trail Committee Meeting – May 14, 2025
• Safety Committee Meeting – May 29, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Abatements

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 12-056-002 of $1,104 because the prior owner was incorrectly billed.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-056-004 of $1,352 because this is the future Police Station lot. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #012-058-000 of $3,104 because a large portion of the property was placed in current use.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Supplemental Tax Warrant

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a Supplemental Tax Warrant for Map & Lot # 012-056-002 for $1,104 to the correct owner of the property. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion carried, and the Supplemental Tax Warrant was approved.

Excavation Intent

Map and Lot # 012-073-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Excavation Intent for Map and Lot #012-073-000, located off Old Drewsville Road.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Recycling Center Solar System Repair Update: Ms. Vose reported that the new inverter had a bad component and failed within twenty-four hours.  Solar Dave is looking for a new, American made inverter here rather than from China. Mr. Dalessio had read that the Chinese manufacturer is having a serious reliability issue and that this type of inverter keeps failing.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Update: There was no feedback from the public.  The plan must be finished by August 3, 2025.  The Southwest Regional Planning Commission (SWRPC) is aware of the deadline. They are working to complete the updated plan on time.

Route 12 Paving Project in North Walpole Update: Mr. Dalessio stated that the estimated start time is the third week in August.  All interested parties have been alerted.

CPCNH Meeting and Rate Update: There are a series of meetings starting June 6th.  The new rates will be posted on July 1st.  Everyone has been notified.

New Business

Mascoma Bank Account for the Charging Stations: By consensus, the Selectboard wants Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Adams, as the former treasurer, to be removed from the account since Mrs. Pschirrer is no longer on the Selectboard.  Also, by consensus, Ms. Vose, a member of the Selectboard, and Mr. Varone, the Town Treasurer, are to be added to the account. Mr. Kreissle will follow up regarding next steps.

Walpole Players Banner on the Town Hall: Ms. Sad joined the meeting to discuss the request.  The Players would like to hang an 8’ x 4’ banner on the Elm Street side of the Town Hall.  It will be white with blue letters and will read, “Our Town by Thorton Wilder”.  It will be hung after a wedding event in the Town Hall.  By consensus, the Selectboard agrees if it only advertises the play and will only display for a couple weeks.  Mr. Nash has already been consulted and is willing to hang it.  Ms. Sad left the meeting.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Ms. Vose moved to approve the use of the Recreation Revolving Fund to purchase jerseys for Summer Basketball for a total of $1,123, and to sign Purchase Order # 655602 for Bulldog Design LLC.  The expense will be reimbursed by the sponsors.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the Purchase Order was signed.

Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Request: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the request to purchase tires for cruisers for a total of $1,148 from the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign Purchase Order # 67269 for $1,148 for the tires for the cruisers. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Drinking Water Sustainability ARPA Grant Reimbursement: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Drinking Water Sustainability ARPA Grant Reimbursement request for $14,500.00 and for the Chair to sign the form.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

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

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

The meeting was reconvened at 7:48 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 7:53 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the June 12, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)