The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 27, 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: Ernie Vose, Zoning Coordinator

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

ZONING PROCESS: Mr. Vose had questions about the zoning process now that Article #2 has passed.  Mr. Vose works with people planning to build in Walpole by answering questions, giving initial guidance on the laws, ensuring they know what forms they need and the required steps to obtain the necessary permits. Going forward, if a hearing is needed, people will come to the Selectboard. If they disagree with the Board’s findings, they can appeal to the Zoning Boad of Administration (ZBA).  Mr. Dalessio reported that the new Dunkin on Rt. 12 was told to remove their flags, which are not permitted in Walpole, by 3/28/2025. 

There was a discussion of North Walpole Zoning Ordinances.  Ms. Mayberry will check the North Walpole Zoning Ordinances to determine the differences and what the process is if something is not specified in the North Walpole ordinances. Ms. Mayberry wondered if it defaults to Walpole Zoning Ordinances. The Planning Board now is responsible for gravel banks, signs and commercial development.

PAYROLL

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $31,586.88 dated 3/28/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,051.61.  Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – March 19, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 19, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 12, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 19, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 19, 2025 as amended.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

• Police Building Committee Meeting – March 3, 2025
• Trail Committee Meeting – March 12, 2025
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – March 19, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS

Map and Lot # 009-034-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 009-034-000, of $157.63.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMIT

2025-05, Map and Lot# 011-059-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-05 for Map and Lot # 011-059-000 to construct a 24’ x 24’ 1.5 story two car garage. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

2025-06, Map and Lot# 024-013-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-06 for Map and Lot # 024-013-000 to construct a 100’ x 80’ 1.5 story warehouse. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Reservoir Dam Pre-Application Meeting: Copies of the Wetlands Permit have been distributed.  One copy is available at the Selectboard Office for public review.  Mr. Dalessio reported that the project has been approved to submit the application to DES.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey: The survey will be in the April Clarion. It is on the Town website and flyers are being posted.  Ms. Vose recommended it should be sent to the North Walpole Village Facebook page and the Walpolean.  The next meeting will be April 3rd at 2:00 PM.

School Withdrawal Study Timeline and Town Representative: The School District sent the study timeline.  A Town representative is needed for the study.  Ms. Vose will represent Walpole.  Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Varone will probably attend a lot of the meetings.

NEW BUSINESS

MS-232: The form will be uploaded to the portal.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the MS-2332 to upload to the portal.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Legislative Delegation Meeting Invitation: Keene is hosting a meeting with members of the Legislature on April 16th at 6:00 PM at the Keene Public Library.  Mr. Dalessio said the meetings are usually very worthwhile.

Great River Hydro PILOT:  Walpole received another request for a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement.  PILOT agreements with Great River Hydro have a history of being problematic.  Walpole is not going to sign a PILOT agreement currently.

Concerts on the Common: The Savings Bank of Walpole is seeking permission to have the concerts this summer.  Ms. Vose moved to approve the schedule of concerts from June 15th through August 10th including the Boy Scout concert on June 22nd.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

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 7:13 PM.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:48 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 8:49 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 19, 2025

Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry

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

Guests Present: Brenda DuLong, Meghan Hansson, Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER: Sue Bauer, as the Recording Secretary, called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

ELECTION OF THE CHAIR: Ms. Mayberry moved to appoint Steven Dalessio as the Chair of the Selectboard.  Second by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OPENING OF THE SELECTBOARD MEETING: Mr. Dalessio, Selectboard Chair, opened the Selectboard Meeting.

SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION: Ms. DuLong presented Walpole with a scholarship as a result of Mrs. Hansson attending the NH Town Clerk’s Association Certificate Program, which consists of three one-week training sessions in Concord. Mrs. Hansson successfully completing a special challenge.  The Board congratulated Mrs. Hansson.

Ms. DuLong and Mrs. Hansson left the meeting.

HOOPER TRUSTEES

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

The meeting was reconvened at 7:06 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,515412.38 dated 3/24/2025 including $804,108.96 payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,117.77 dated 3/21/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,201.52.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

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

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2025:  The minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting on March 27th.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

• Walpole Fire District Meeting – October 9, 2024
• Walpole Fire District Meeting – November 6, 2024
• Walpole Fire District Meeting – December 4, 2024
• Walpole Fire District Meeting – January 8, 2025
• Walpole Fire District Meeting – February 12,2025
• Walpole Fire District Budget Hearing – February 12, 2025
• Planning Board Meeting – March 11, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

TIMBER YIELD CERTIFICATION AND WARRANT

Op # 24-461-10, Map and Lot # 009-006-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $$189.45.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and both forms were signed.

Op # 24-461-11, Map and Lot # 009-008-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $100.84.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and both forms were signed. 

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT

Map and Lot# 012-013-4U1: Ms. Vose moved to approve a Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-013-4U1 for $1,576.49. Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

Map and Lot# 012-013-4U2:  Ms. Vose moved to approve a Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-013-4U2 for $2,636.21. Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS

Map and Lot # 003-007-002: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-007-002, of $18.42.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 003-082-CL3: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-008-CL3, of $25.63.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 008-035-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 008-035-000, of $38.09.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 009-007-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 009-007-000, of $6.19.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot #013-011-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 013-011-000, of $12.45.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 022-017-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 022-017-000, of $12.86.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 028-033-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-033-000, of $17.09.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

Map and Lot # 005-025-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 005-025-000.  The applicant served over 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged.  Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Map and Lot # 013-027-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 013-027-001.  The applicant served over 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged. Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

SOLAR ENERGY EXEMPTION:

Map and Lot # 013-027-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Solar Energy Exemption for Map and Lot# 013-027-001. Second by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

OLD BUSINESS

Reservoir Dam Wetlands Permit Application: The full application will be distributed to the Planning Board, the Town Clerk, the Selectboard Office, the Conservation Commission, and Fuss and O’Neill.  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the application and ask for Mr. Dalessio to sign all five copies.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the application signed.

Hazard Plan Mitigation Plan Update:  The initial meeting was held today from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. The entire Selectboard attended and now have an understanding of what it will take to update the plan.

2023 Financial Audit: Mrs. Downing reported that Mr. Kreissle has been hearing from the auditors yesterday and today.  He is sending the requested information to them promptly.

NEW BUSINESS

Selectboard Liaison Assignments: For the next year the following Selectboard members will be working with the departments, boards, commission/committee, and projects.

Department	Liaisons	Board	Liaisons
Selectboard	Mr. Dalessio	Planning	Mr. Dalessio
Finance	Ms. Mayberry	Library	Ms. Vose
Highway	Ms. Mayberry	Hooper	All
Police	Mr. Dalessio
Recycling	Ms. Vose	Commission/
Recreation	Ms. Vose	Committee	Liaisons
Town Clerk	Ms. Vose	Conservation	Ms. Vose
Tax Collector	All	Trail	Ms. Vose
Water/Sewer	Mr. Dalessio
Welfare	Ms. Mayberry	Project	Liaisons
		Police Station	Mr. Dalessio
		Dams and Bridges	Mr. Dalessio
		Emergency	All
		Hazard Mitigation Plan Update	All

Appointment Notices: There are members who would like to continue for another term on the Conservation Commission.  

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept Peter Palmiotto for another term on the Conservation Committee.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept France Menk for another term on the Conservation Committee.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Ms. Vose explained that the Recreation Director needs a cell phone plan.  Ms. Vose moved to use $302.25 from the Recreation Revolving Fund for a phone plan for the Recreation Director. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Capital Reserve Fund Requests:  There are five requests from warrant articles approved at Town Meeting.  

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $15,000.00 be moved to the Police Department Capital Reserve Fund per Article 12.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $55,000.00 be moved to the Police Building Capital Reserve Fund per Article 7.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $25,000.00 be moved to the Highway Capital Reserve Fund per Article 10.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $40,000.00 be moved to the Municipal Building Capital Reserve Fund per Article 8.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $26,000.00 be moved to the Town Wide Capital Reserve Fund per Article 13.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Risk Pools and SB 297: HealthTrust called regarding this NH Senate Bill.  A note was received from the Secretary of State asking for Walpole’s support of SB 297. Both communications were acknowledged.

National Grid Herbicide Notification: National Grid will be applying herbicide from the Great Hydro Dam southeastward towards Surry.  The notification was acknowledged.

Highway Shed Stain Color: The Selectboard agreed that the Highway shed color will be Hamilton Blue semi-solid.

Assessing Information Fees:  Mrs. Downing reported that the last update in fees was January 2018.  The Selectboard was asked if the fees should be raised $10 for each option to help offset the Avitar costs. Ms. Mayberry moved to increase the assessing information fees by $10.00 for each option.  Second by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 7:48 PM.  Second 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. Mayberry moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

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 March 27, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 12, 2025

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

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

CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:32 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

PAYROLL

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,085.69 dated 3/14/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,672.95.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – March 5, 2025:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 5, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved.

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

• Conservation Commission Meeting – March 3, 2025

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS

Map and Lot # 028-159-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-159-000, of $2,442.00.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 001-003-006: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 001-003-006, of $269.74.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 003-065-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-065-000, of $239.27.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 020-044-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 020-044-000, of $20.10.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 001-019-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 001-019-000, of $10.27.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

Map and Lot # 013-027-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 013-027-001.  The applicant served more than 90 days of active duty and was honorably discharged. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Houghton Brook Bridge – Cost Escalation Update:  In 2023 the estimated cost to replace the bridge was $1,147,200.  The current estimate is $1,695,000, which is a 48% increase in cost.  Mr. Dalessio made a motion for the chair to sign the form stating that Walpole still plans to replace the Houghton Brook Bridge.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion passed, and Ms. Mayberry signed the form.

Reservoir Dam Update: An update was received from Fuss & O’Neill.  The wetlands permit is being finalized. Forms are to be sent to the Town next week for review and signatures.

Reservoir Dam Reimbursement Form: A reimbursement of $13,969 is requested.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the reimbursement request and to have Mr. Dalessio sign the form.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the reimbursement request was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Initial Meeting:  The first meeting will be March 19, 2025 at 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the Town Hall. 

NEW BUSINESS

New Police Station Grant Consultant: Nancy Merrill of Development Solutions LLC is a grant writer working on the new Police Station funding. Mr. Dalessio made a motion to approve hiring Development Solutions LLC to help with fundraising for the New Police Station, and for the Chair to sign the contract.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the contract was signed.

2025 Senator Shaheen Congressional Grant Request: Ms. Merrill of Development Solutions LLC completed the application to request $2,057,209 for the new Police Station.  Peggy Pschirrer requested support letters from various Town groups.  The letters were uploaded to a portal.  

Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Mr. Wilkes requested payment for three movies to be shown by the Recreation Department this summer.  Ms. Vose moved to purchase the three movies from Swank Motion Pictures Inc. for a total cost of $825 with funds to come from the Recreation Revolving Fund, and to sign Purchase Order #204586.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the purchase was approved, and the purchase order was signed.

Whitcomb Park Reservation Request: The organizers of the Joshua Druke 5K Race on September 20, 2025 would like to start the race at Whitcomb Park. The walk-through last year helped eliminate questions about possible damage.  Mrs. Downing will call Primex for recommended insurance levels for an event like this.  By consensus the Board asked Mrs. Downing to let the organizers know they may use Whitcomb Park as long as Walpole gets proof of insurance at an appropriate level and there is a walk-through.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 7:01 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:22 PM.

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

ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 5, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: Rich Kreissle, Manager of Finance; Police Chief Justin Sanctuary; Janet Clough, Police Department Administrative Assistant and Peggy Pschirrer

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

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 6:31 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:18 PM.

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

Mrs. Clough, Mr. Kreissle and Chief Sanctuary left during the Non-Public Session.  

Mrs. Pschirrer joined for the meeting of the Hooper Trustees.

HOOPER TRUSTEES

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:19 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry and in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:57 PM.

Congressional Funding Grant: Mrs. Pschirrer asked to address one other item before she left the meeting.  There is a Congressional Funding Grant available, but the application is due Friday, March 7th and it requires a letter from the Selectboard.  The Police Station Grant writer will prepare the grant application using the revised $6,200,000 price estimate for a smaller station.  Mrs. Pschirrer will draft a letter for the Selectboard and email it to the Board.  Once approved, Mrs. Downing has permission to apply the electric signatures and email the letter.

Mrs. Pschirrer left the meeting.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $93,529.56 dated 3/7/2025 including $25,669.91 payment to Eastern Minerals for road salt.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

PAYROLL

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $34,949.83 dated 3/7/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,182.10.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – February 27, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of February 27, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – February 27, 2025:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of February 27, 2025. The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved, and the minutes are sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

• Trail Committee Meeting – January 8, 2025
• Trail Committee Meeting – February 12, 2025

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

OLD BUSINESS

Shade Structure at the Pool: Ms. Vose explained the unexpected complication.  The shade structure needs stronger concrete footers than the existing concrete around the pool to support it. The issue is being investigated.

School District Reorganization Study: There was a response deadline of March 3rd.  By consensus, if none of the Towns pass the withdrawal study then Walpole will respond with a team (one Selectboard member, the School Board member, and a resident).  At this point no one knows if the study will even happen.

2025 Community Funding Requests: This is a follow-up item from last week.  By consensus, the Selectboard decided to pass on this.  The acceptable categories were not a good fit for Walpole.

Police Station Grant Writer: Cheshire County offers training for grant writers periodically and a class will begin soon.  No one can commit to the class at this time even though there is interest.  The current Police Station Grant Writer is already trained.

NEW BUSINESS

Lien Discharge: There is a mechanic’s lien for a property with outstanding sewer fees that were paid off.  The home is being sold.  Mr. Dalessio moved to discharge the Lien on Volume 2816 Page 848 and to have the Chair sign the form.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the lien is discharged, and Ms. Mayberry signed the form.

St Peter’s Church as Polling Place: Ms. Vose moved that the Chair sign the annual short-term lease for voting in the church basement.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion passed, and Ms. Mayberry signed the lease form.  Mrs. Downing will email the signed form to St. Peter’s Church.  We have a good long-term working relationship with St. Peter’s.  The church pays the insurance to cover polling, and the Town plows the church parking lot. 

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

Ms. Vose moved to return to the Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 8:36 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

The meeting was reconvened at 9:30 PM.

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

ADJOUNRMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: Justin Cassarino, Principal at Walpole Elementary School

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

WALPOLE SCHOOLS

Mr. Cassarino asked to talk with the Selectboard about the process for consolidation.  This year, his relationship with the Selectboard seemed to be different from the past. Mr. Cassarino felt that he was caught off guard during recent meetings.  Mr. Cassarino wants good working relationships and to do what is best for the Town.  Walpole is currently at the minimum required staff.  The school district has asked him to look at buildings, etc. to cut expenses. One option is consolidating the schools into one campus, but that means changes to the buildings will be required. For some time now the Selectboard has received no information from the school. Mr. Cassarino will ensure Site Based Team minutes and newsletters are sent to the Selectboard. A discussion followed on how to improve communications and how to get community buy-in which is critical for anything to succeed.  It was decided that Mr. Cassarino will attend Selectboard meetings regularly. 

Mr. Cassarino left the meeting.

PAYROLL

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $38,161.89 dated 2/28/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,272.68.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – February 20, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of February 20, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – February 20, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of February 20, 2025. The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved, and the minutes are sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

• Police Building Committee Meeting – January 13, 2025
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – February 19, 2025
• Safety Committee Meeting – February 20, 2025

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these reports.

TIMBER TAX CERTIFICATION OF YIELD AND WARRANT

Op # 24-461-06, Map and Lot # 013-059-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $1,531.81.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and both forms were signed.

BUILDING PERMIT

2025-03, Map and Lot# 011-027-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-03 for Map and Lot # 011-027-000 to construct a 397 square foot deck around a home addition. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-04, Map and Lot# 008-015-006: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-04 for Map and Lot # 008-015-006 to construct a 70’ x 50’ single story home. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Town Meeting and Warrant Articles: At Town Meeting the articles, discussion will be led by: 

Article 5: The Budget – Ms. Mayberry 

Article 6: Conduct a feasibility and sustainability study of withdrawal from Fall Mountain Regional School District – Ms. Vose

Article 7: Police Building Capital Reserve Fund and appropriate $55,000 – Mr. Dalessio

Article 8: Raise and appropriate $40,000 to the Municipal Building Capital Reserve Fund – Ms. Mayberry

Article 9: Raise and appropriate the sum of $280,000 for the purchase of a 6-wheel truck – Mr. Dalessio

Article 10: Raise and appropriate the sum of $25,000 for the Highway Capital Reserve Fund – Mr. Dalessio

Article 11: Raise and appropriate the sum of $80,000 for a vehicle for the Police Department – Ms. Mayberry

Article 12: Raise and appropriate $15,000 for the Police Department Capital Reserve Fund – Ms. Mayberry

Article 13: Raise and appropriate the sum of $26,000 for the Town Wide Assessment Capital Reserve Fund – Ms. Vose

Article 14: To transact any other business that may legally come before the meeting – All as needed

Police Station Land Closing: The attorneys are still working on setting up the closing date. The process is moving ahead.

Fire Station USDA Grant: Form SF424 and the attorney representation form are complete. No signatures are needed.  The Selectboard acknowledged the forms.

NEW BUSINESS

Authorization Letter for the Road Agent: The letter gives the Road Agent permission to register the new 2025 International dump truck.  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the authorization to register the 2025 International dump truck.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the authorization was accepted and signed.

School District Reorganization Study: Ms. Mayberry reviewed the letter. A Selectboard member from each town is to serve on the Town committee that is part of a Research Group. Additionally, a resident, school Board member and school administrator are also to serve on the committee.  The Selectboard is ready to participate.

2025 Community Funding Requests: A notice from Maggie Goodlander’s Office for funding requests states the due date is Friday, March 7,2025.  The notice was acknowledged.

Zoning Violation:  This item will be addressed next week to allow time for additional preparation.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 7:28 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:48 PM.

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

ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:48 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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