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Police Building Committee Meeting Minutes – 3/25/26

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Police Station Building Committee Minutes

March 25, 2026

The Police Committee met March 25, 2026, on the first floor of the Hooper Institute Building to review four proposals received in response to the Request for Proposals for the Construction of a new Police Station. The group, at a prior meeting, had eliminated four proposals from the eight proposals received. Peggy Pschirrer called the meeting to order at 6:30. Present were Steve Dalessio, Jay Punt, Andrew Dey, Cheri Watson, and Chef Justin Sanctuary.  Trevor MacLachlan was absent.

Mr. Dalessio led the group in the review of the proposals.  After discussing each proposal, the group agreed to hold a meeting April 7 or 8 at the Hooper Institute, to interview the principals of two firms who met the criteria for building a new police station in Walpole. The date for the next meeting will be set as quickly as possible.

The other companies not chosen for interviews will be contacted by Mr. Dalessio and thanked for their interest.

The meeting adjourned by 7:30 pm.

Reminder: Great Decisions at the Library – 4/20/26

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Reminder:

“Great Decisions” Meets Tonight

“The Third Nuclear Age”

Our “Great Decisions” public forum will resume on Monday, April 20, at 6:00 pm in the Walpole Town Library. All are welcome to join the discussion, which will focus on the dangerous new nuclear age that – with the expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia – portends a renewed arms race to the finish.

Adrian Basora, former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, will moderate the discussion. Adrian is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and on the International Advisory Board of the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities. 

The relevant reading from the Foreign Policy Association is “The Third Nuclear Age: Trump, the Order, and the Bomb” by Gideon Rose, adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and adjunct professor of political science at Columbia University. This article is available at the library and a copy can be emailed to you upon request to Library Director Jane Malmberg: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org  You may also request a Zoom link from Jane Malmberg, but please join at 6:30 pm, following the “Master Class” from the Foreign Policy Association which cannot be shown via Zoom.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive – 4/25/26

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PEANUT BUTTER (and jelly) & school snacks

DRIVE-BY / DROP OFF

Saturday, April 25, 2026

10:00 – 12:00

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UCC, WALPOLE

On the Common

Benefit for Fall Mountain Food Shelf

May 2026 Clarion Closing Date – 4/22/26

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Deadline a little less than a week away and I already have about eight submission for the May 2026 CLARION – thank you. Will you be next? For your article submissions, and new advertisements the closing date for the May issue is Wednesday, April 22 – or earlier if you can. Submission guidelines, and contact email are on the CLARION website.

Your early submissions are always welcome and appreciated as I start developing the layout well beforehand. If you have some “news” send it along. In addition, I like to have on-hand material of interest that is not time-sensitive to fill space to round out a pleasing issue. So, if you would “like to be in print” and have something to write and share (images as well), send along for possible inclusion space permitting. Please do remember, it is the advertisers in each issue that make this community publication possible, so please support and thank them.

If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, I welcome your inquiries, so please do get in touch with me. Advertising information and contact information is on the CLARION website.

Thank you, RAY BOAS, Publisher

Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 4/9/26

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA

April 9, 2026

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

  • Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $102,065.02 for checks issued 4/14/2026 and a $121,598.00 ACH payment to Primex for 2 invoices.

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Register totaling $33,897.55 dated 4/10/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,178.25

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • Selectboard Meeting – April 2, 2026
  • Selectboard Non-Public Session – April 2, 2026

VETERANS TAX CREDIT

  • Map and Lot# 008-020-000

SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT

  • Map and Lot# 003-026-000
  • Map and Lot# 010-026-002

EXCAVATION INTENTS

  • Map and Lot# 001-016-002

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage, Parking Ordinance

  • Gazebo Stair and Landing Repair Quote
  • High Street Garage

NEW BUSINESS

  • Cemetery Deeds
  • Draft Petition for Special Town Meeting
  • Assessing Letter to New England Power
  • Regional Planning Meeting at the Town Hall
  • Memorial Day

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

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

  • Hooper Trustees Meeting – April 2, 2026

HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS

  • SBC Consulting Services Agreement

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

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**

Postponed: Boston Cane Ceremony

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The Boston Cane Ceremony that was scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026 has been postponed.

Reminder: Hooper Institute Earth Day 5k Walk/Run – 4/18/26

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Don’t miss your chance to participate in our Hooper Earth Day 5k! Registration closes April 10.

April 18, 2026 – 9am race start 
Join us for a run, community 5K run/walk in celebration of Earth Day to support our programs! This is a community-focused event, perfect for runners, walkers, families, and first-timers alike. We’ll have prizes for our top finishers and t-shirts for the first 50 people who register. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Register HERE.

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Kids Author Talk at the Library – 4/11/26

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Kids author talk at the Walpole Town Library, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am in the Main Library. Louise discovered her niche in capturing photos that transform into children's books, where tree bark and branches morph into animal characters with distinct personalities. It's her creative tribute to nature, sparking the imaginations of young readers and celebrating the art of storytelling. Join her as she reads from her latest work, "Tree Spirits," answers questions, and shares a take-home craft for kids.

April 2026 Clarion Now Online

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And at the post offices for mailing to all postal addresses in Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville — 1,549 addresses. Again 20 pages and may I remind you for a color experience with both pictures and ads, do visit the on-line edition.

Another fast month, and before you know it I will be asking for your May issue submissions.

For now CLICK THIS LINK for the APRIL issue, or on the front cover below. Stay safe and well, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

Hooper Camp Registration – Opens 4/1/26

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Link to the registration form HERE

Hooper Camp. Open to students in grades 1-8, Hooper Camp offers hands-on, outdoor learning for every age. Campers in grades 1-4 enjoy themed Morning Camps while students in grades 5-8 can choose off-site Adventure Camp or Wood Camp for even more outdoor fun. Visit out website or use the QR code below for details and registration!