The Walpolean

Walpole Planning Board Workshop Minutes

August 25, 2020

Town Hall

7 pm.

Present: Board Members: Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom, Jeff Harrington, Joey Andros, Jeff Colley, Select Board representative Steve Dalessio. Board member Jason Perron came in during the middle of the meeting.

Minutes: These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the regular September meeting for omission, addition or corrections.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the draft of the Implementation Plan and Transportation Section of the Walpole Master Plan prepared by Lisa Murphy, Senior Planner at Southwest Regional Planning Commission. The Board has been updating the Plan this year, having completed the Population and Housing Section in late winter. In an email, Ms. Murphy said the documents had not been edited by the administrative staff yet and they would do so after all content edits have been completed. So, Lisa warned, there may be formatting or spelling or punctuation errors.

Mr. Miller opened the meeting at 7 pm. Ms. Murphy was on speaker phone and the Board and she communicated that way. Everyone had time to look at the document and Mr. Miller asked if there were any questions or discussion about what they read.

Mr. Marcom said he compared the draft to the 1998 copy and he found two items that seemed to be missing from this document that he would like included in the revised draft of the Transportation section. One items was the information of the Connecticut River Scenic Byway Improvements on page 18. Also he wanted to know more about the grant that was referenced in that section. 

On pages 15 and 16 in the 1998 edition of the Master Plan, there is a section on Rails-to-Trails that Mr. Marcom would like included in the revision of the Transportation section.

Ms. Murphy said these are in the Recreation section, but it was the consensus of the Board that they should be mentioned in both places. She then agreed it might be good to have the policy in both sections the master Plan. There are always more grants tied to transportation, Ms. Murphy said.

Mr. Harrington mentioned a project on which the Board worked while adopting the Complete Streets policy. Complete Streets was a yearlong project that the Planning Board worked on in 2017.

The Planning Board made recommendations to the Select Board for implementation in the future. The meetings were with input from representatives of Southwest Regional Planning Commission and Walpole Police Mike Paquette. The overall policy of Complete Streets is “to have streets that are designed and operated to enable safe access and mobility of all users, in that bicyclists, motorists, public transportation users, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across streets.”

One of those recommendations was to connect the Walpole Primary and Elementary Schools to Mill Pond and eventually to the homes around Maplewood Circle where several school children lived. Mr. Harrington wanted it mentioned in the Master Plan.

The actual recommendation to the Select Board in September 2017 actually said: “Main St. connection from school to Mill Pond: Consider widening and improving the surface condition of the shoulders along this stretch of road where space allows. In addition, consider placing signage that says “Pedestrian Crossing Ahead” to alert motorists to likely pedestrian crossing location. While this may be a large expense, consider in the future making a sidewalk from the school up to where the neighborhoods are.”​ 

The decision by the Board was to add this to the Implementation Plan. Mr. Miller suggested adding it to Objective 2 making it Action 4. It would say something like “seek opportunities for or create a walkway for pedestrians and cyclists to go from the Village to the Mill Pond, the fire station, Hubbard Field and North Meadow Plaza. 

Mr. Miller said he spoke with Road Agent Mike Rau about this project when the Board was discussing Complete Streets and Mr. Rau said this project would be very expensive. Mr. Dalessio added that there could also be difficulties in acquiring the land. 

Some comments on accomplishing this goal would be that it could be done in stages; maybe the town could get right-of-ways or easements; or maybe there is another way to get there besides a straight line down Main Street.

Ms. Murphy said that there is grant money out there to build walkways to schools. 

Ms. Andros asked about a crosswalk from North Meadow Plaza to Walgreens.

Mr. Dalessio said NH Department of Transportation has said they would not put in a light at that location. The only way to get there from the Plaza would be to over Route 12. 

Mr. Dalessio said that currently one problem is with off-road vehicles tearing up Class VI roads. Class VI roads have to be maintained by the owners on the road, so it’s an issue right now.

Mr. Dalessio said he wanted an asterisk on the list of bridges in Walpole that is on page 10. It should say “Please consult with the Select Board office for a current list.”

Ms. Murphy wanted to know if the Board is now satisfied with draft on the Transportation section after tonight’s suggestion have been added. Mr. Miller and Mr. Dalessio said yes. Then she spoke about the contract sent to Mr. Miller to complete the other sections of the Master Plan in the upcoming year. Mr. Miller said the money would not be available until after Town Meeting 2021. The total cost for the year’s work us $10,730. Ms. Murphy said that was work for her and the Southwest Regional Planning Commission. 

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

WPB Secretary

A copy of the Transportation draft of the Master Plan, without the above additions, is at the Select Board office.

Below you will find information that went out to families in the FMRSD regarding the revised plans for school reopening. If, like me, you have been wondering about the plans, I hope this helps. You will find more information in the website at https://www.sau60.org/ – Lil

After a spike in the Cheshire County COVID numbers earlier this month, it is great to see our numbers going down again. At less than 1 case per 100,000, Harvard Global Health now rates Cheshire County as “On Track for Containment” and today the county changed from the cautionary yellow color signifying “Community Spread” to the green of “On Track”.

As of August 21, the 7 day average of new cases in the county is back down to 3.  That can change quickly—the 7 day average was 5 yesterday, 4 the day before yesterday, and 6 the day before that.  It was as high as 11 earlier this month.

Keep on being careful out there.

From the Harvard Global Health Institute web site, Friday, August 21:  (For those wanting to play with the interactive map, the link is here: https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/key-metrics-for-covid-suppression-researchers-and-public-health-experts-unite-to-bring-clarity-to-key-metrics-guiding-coronavirus-response/ )  Click on Explore the COVID Risk Level Map.  It is a wonderful resource, and updated every day.

~Representative Lucy Weber

lwmcv@comcast.net

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD and HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA

August 20, 2020

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

PAYROLL

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

COMMITTEE REPORTS

BUILDING PERMITS

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions

NEW BUSINESS

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

HOOPER BUSINESS

HOOPER NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II

SELECTBOARD MEETING – continued

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**

Anti-Racist?

Let’s see what we can do.

Meet me on the Common

in front of the

First Congregational Church of Walpole, UCC

Friday, August 21 at 7:00 PM.

In the August issue of The Clarion, I wrote about the moment of history we experienced right around the time I arrived in Walpole. George Floyd was murdered two weeks after I began as Pastor of the First Congregational Church of Walpole. Days later, a vigil gathered on the common to…

To do what? Clearly there is Anti-Racist sentiment in our overwhelmingly white community of Walpole. I ended my article with an invitation:

Don’t let the summer end without doing SOMETHING. I invite anyone &everyone interested in participating in positive change to gather on the common and start making change.

WEAR A MASK OBSERVE SAFE DISTANCING

This is not a church thing.

This IS a community thing.

This IS a HUMAN thing.

I hope to see you there.

Peace be with you,

Richard Malmberg

Pastor, First Congregational Church of Walpole, UCC

Hooper Trustees Present:    Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Cheryl Mayberry; Steven Dalessio

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 7:05 PM.  This meeting is being recorded.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – July 30, 2020:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees Meeting of July 30, 2020, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

HOOPER BUSINESS:

Maintenance Projects: Mr. Dalessio reported that the Hooper Institute Board would like to do some of the maintenance projects that will need to be done.  No. 1: Upgrade the alarm system in the building; and No. 2: fix the roof on the little garage in back of the building.  Mrs. Pschirrer will ask Mrs. Downing to check with the insurance company relative to a claim because last Tuesday during the storm the old Sugar Maple tree split and came down on the Institute building.  Mr. Dalessio talked to Mrs. Dalbeck about getting the roof damage repaired as soon as possible to avoid further damage.    

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Hooper maintenance projects for the alarm system and the garage roof.  Funds will come out of the Maintenance Trust.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  The Hooper Trustees will return to the Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Present:​Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Cheryl Mayberry; Steven Dalessio

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this meeting of the Selectboard to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There was one visitor in attendance.

Mrs. Pschirrer introduced Reverend Richard Malmberg, the new Minister at the Walpole Congregational Church.  She had invited him to attend a Selectboard meeting to listen to what they do.  She introduced Mr. Steven Dalessio and Ms. Cheryl Mayberry, Selectboard members, Mrs. Jodi Daigle, Water & Sewer Clerk and Administrative Assistant, and Ms. Regina Borden, Recording Secretary.  

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $57,522.69 for checks issued August 7, 2020.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending August 1, 2020, in the amount of $34,658.32, for checks issued August 7, 2020, and the 941 Employer Taxes in the amount of $6,981.64.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – July 30, 2020:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 30, 2020, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – July 30, 2020: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of July 30, 2020, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee reports:

BUILDING PERMIT:

Permit No. 2020-28:  SIDNEY CRAVEN, 100 North Road, Map and Lot #022-016-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant Building Permit No. 2020-28 for Sidney Craven to construct a “28’ x 26’ Two Car Garage” at 100 North Road, Map and Lot #022-016-000.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.   There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Recreation Area Parking Lot: Lot Line Adjustment and Deed with Letter:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that the Public Hearing on the Recreation Area Parking Lot will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, for the lot line adjustment.  She anticipated there will be no issues as it was approved by a vote of the five towns in the Fall Mountain Regional School District last March.

Map and Lot #020-052-000 re: Building Permit: Mrs. Pschirrer advised they had notified a property owner that she needed a building permit.  She had previously appeared before both the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board. However, the Selectboard did not get a report on the fire code status from the Fire Department.  Mrs. Pschirrer will draft a letter to the owner stating what items should be accomplished.

Fall Mountain Regional School District: Ms. Mayberry mentioned that last week the Selectboard brought up the issue of the FMRSD using a space in the Town Hall for their remote learning.  Ms. Lori Landry, Superintendent, had asked if it could be available five days a week.  If so, she was thinking about up to 20 students.  She knows the students would need to be supervised/monitored.  They could move upstairs for a few days when that space was needed for another function.  Ms. Landry said thank you as she thinks this is a great idea.

Access to River:  Ms. Mayberry reported that access to the Connecticut River, off Route 12 across from Aubuchon’s, was blocked off last week.  Mrs. Kara Dexter would like access to take a truck down there to remove the trash.  Mrs. Pschirrer spoke to the Police Department about this.  They know Mrs. Dexter wants to clean it up.  Ms. Mayberry will let her know that she should contact the Police Department.  Mr. Dalessio felt they should put up a proper gate at some point.  Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry agreed.

Pending Further Actions:

The following Agenda items will remain on this pending list as there is no new information available at this time.

NEW BUSINESS:

Police Revolving Fund Request:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the request from the Police Department to purchase (1) APX8500 Dual Band Radio for the sum of $5,265.52 to be withdrawn from the Walpole Police Department Revolving Fund.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Walpole Highway Block Grant Aid for 2021:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised that the Town received the July 2020 Payment for Maintenance, Construction and Reconstruction of Class IV and V Highways in the amount of $41,258.76 from the State.  The total for FY 2021 is less than FY 2020.  It should be spent in the year it is received.  There will be another payment in October 2020.  Mr. Dalessio proposed using it to stripe the roads on the sides especially the dangerous ones.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned March Hill Road, Old Drewsville Road, Prospect Hill and Barnett Hill as just a few of the roads that are dangerous at night.

Mr. Dalessio moved that we direct the recent Highway Block Grant Aid to be used for the re-striping of lines on the roads in the Town.  This is for safety reasons.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  

Comcast Internet Essentials and Sponsorships:  Copies of this email received from Comcast on Internet Essentials Broadband Service for Low-Income Families was forwarded to Ms. Landry, Superintendent of the Fall Mountain Regional School District.

Cemetery Deed to Sign:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the sale of the Cemetery Deed for Lot D514.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.    

Walpole Conservation Commission:  Ms. Mayberry advised that the Walpole Conservation Commission has a roster with names, emails and other information on the members.  She asked if Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer had any objections to having their names and similar information included.  They had no objections.

Camping:  Mrs. Pschirrer has been following recent Conservation Commission emails.  Ms. Mayberry does not know why there is a “No Camping” sign by Walker Road.  Mr. Dalessio noted that when money was being raised for the Walker Road property, it was to be available for recreation.  Mrs. Pschirrer had a complaint from somebody today who said when he went to put his kayak in the river, he realized there is a gate there. He could not carry his kayak all the way down to the river.  The first complaint was from someone who gave money to purchase this property. He was told it was for recreation and there would be access to the river but there is not.  Mr. Dalessio would not have agreed to lease the property if he had known about the gate.  Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that when they were raising money for the property, the big interest was access to the river.  Ms. Mayberry will follow-up on how long the Gowdys have on their hay agreement.  People need a fire permit if they are going to be camping.  Mr. Dalessio suggested inviting Mrs. Alicia Flammia, Chair of the Conservation Commission, to attend a meeting to discuss the Walker Road property.  

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:05 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:13 PM.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  On a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:14 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:30 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of August 6, 2020, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Quarantine Time:  Ms. Mayberry moved that the Selectboard opt out of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employer Paid Leave Rights.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Present: Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom, Jeff Harrington, Select Board Representative Steve Dalessio. Alternates: Joanna Andros, Jeff Colley. Absent: Clerk Jason Perron.

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the regular September 2020 meeting for corrections, additions or omissions.

Roll Call: Mr. Miller called the meeting to order 7:04 pm. Mr. Colley and Ms. Andros were asked to fill in for the one absent Board member and one of the vacant Board positions respectively. Board member Jeff White resigned his position because he is moving to the Lebanon area after being furloughed from Whelan Engineering Co. in Charlestown.

Minutes: Mr. Marcom made one correction. Remove the word “chair” before Jeff White’s name on page 1. Mr. Marcom made a motion to approve the amended minutes. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

There was an addition via email noted on the agenda that Raynie Laware, representing the Walpole Foundation, wanted added to the July minutes – the tree that was removed between the fountain and pumps at the gas station on the corner Main and Westminster Streets wouldn’t be an issue for the Foundation in the future.

Old Business:

Public Hearing No. 1:

Ruggiero Processing Facility LLC: Site Plan: Tom Hanna represented Ruggiero. The proposal includes a change in location of driveway, new scale, new modular office to monitor the scale, a well and septic system. Tax Map 1, Lot 10-1, Industrial Park, Industrial District. Architect Rob Hitchcock of SVE was also at the meeting.

Mr. Hanna introduced himself as a Keene lawyer with BCM Environmental Law. He stated this is a Public Hearing for a site plan for Ruggiero. It is a site plan with minor changes being made to the plan approved by this Planning Board in 2011, he said. The driveway is being relocated from the easement or right-of-way and moved to its original position that was previously approved. Other changes include a 20-foot-by-40-foot modular office that will oversee a new scale in the entrance. At the same time there will be a state-approved septic system installed and a well. All these changes will be on the original 6.23-acre lot that was approved in 2011.

Mr. Dalessio said that when the Zoning Board met about the special exception there were questions about fire protection. Mr. Hanna said he was told by the Zoning Board that he did not need a special exception. Mr. Dalessio said that there were some questions in the letter about fire at the facility. Walpole Fire Chief Mark Houghton met with Mr. Ruggiero and there was a gentleman’s agreement between Mr. Joseph Ruggiero and the fire chief that if the Ruggerio Facility expanded beyond 6.23 acres, a pond would be installed.

Mr. Hanna said in the letter there was a reference made to a section of the administrative rules that talked about waste stock piles. There are no waste stockpiles at the site. The DES permit doesn’t allow for waste stockpiles.

The other thing Mr. Hanna touched on regarded a letter from abutter France-Menk concerned about the noise at the Ruggiero. Mr. Hanna said that’s one of the issues with the operation, design and construction of this kind of facility. Noise is under the purview of the Department of Environmental Services and is not regulated by this Planning Board. Also, the letter concerns 5½ days. Currently, and for a year and a half, Ruggiero has been operating five days a week.

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Mr. Hanna asked about a building permit. Mr. Dalessio said he would need a permit for all the items on the site plan.

Mr. Marcom had some questions. He wanted to make it clear that the permit for the site plan was on the original piece of property. Mr. Hanna agreed. Regarding the miscellaneous items on the PDF plat, Mr. Marcom said he could not read them. He was given a larger copy. Some of the items were:

“There are no physical features or land uses within 200 feet of the site boundary.

There are no fire hydrants or fire ponds on or adjacent to the site.

No building permit for the office shall be issued prior to NHDES approving the septic system.”

Mr. Colley asked if under the current hours that Ruggiero is operating, how many tons of trash does he transport per week. Mr. Joseph Ruggiero calculated about 120 tons per week.

Ms. Myra Mansouri, Vice-Chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, said that the Zoning Board met in June and determined that it could not ask Ruggiero Processing Facility to come back for a Special Exception but the Zoning Board did make recommendations to the Planning Board. Ms. Mansouri said that Zoning Board member Mr. Anderson made a motion that the Zoning Board inform the Planning Board that no new Special Exception is required provided that all construction and activities are confined to the original 6.23 acres for which a Special Exception was previously given. Further, the Zoning Board asked the Planning Board to require that, per NH Administrative Code 404.05, any waste stockpile be located, sized, and configured as required by our fire chief for the purpose of fire safety; that the fire chief also inspect all construction for any potential safety hazards, and that Ruggiero be required not to exceed the hours of operation stipulated in the original Special Exception.

They ZBA also asked that the hours of operation remain at 7 am to 5 pm weekdays and 7am to 1 pm on Saturday. The vote was unanimously approved by the Zoning Board.

Kara Dexter said she was speaking on behalf of DexPart, a business in the Industrial Park. She said the Ruggiero driveway is across the street from DexPart’s driveway and that she and her husband, Peter, feel that this is going to be a huge improvement. The trucks on the current driveway put a lot of dirt on the road, she said. She also didn’t think Ruggiero is making an exceptional amount of noise in the Industrial Park. So, she said, the Dexters are for the site plan.

With no other comments, Mr. Miller closed the Public Hearing. He asked for discussion from the Board. There being none Mr. Marcom made a motion to approve the site plan as presented. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Hearing No. 2:

Laura Madden, Lot Line Adjustment: Laura Madden 74 Hayes Road. Tax Map 13, Lot 3 and 3-1, rural/ag district. Mrs. Maddens is selling to Timothy J. and Margaret C. Hayes. Joe DiBernardo represented Mrs. Madden.

Mr. DiBernardo identified himself as the land surveyor on the project. He said Hayes Road is off of Valley Road. Currently Ms. Madden has two lots, map 3 and 13-1 and lot 3 used to be just the little house lot and 13-1 wasthe rest – all the land in back of the house. Mrs. Madden proposes to adjust 13-1 and shrink it down, grab frontage on Hayes Road, fan out to the power line back parallel to the western boundary and back to Hayes Road. The house lot would expand and grab this land out in back. After the adjustment the house lot would be 30.22 acres and the other lot 13-1 would be 22.71 acres. The house lot would have 323.71 feet of road frontage and the other lot would have 200.05 feet of road frontage. There’s a sign on Hayes Road indicating it becomes a Class VI Road. The property is is in the rural/ag district. The minimum lot size in rural/ag is 40,000 square feet and minimum road frontage of 200 feet.

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Mr. Dalessio asked about land on the left of the plat. Mr. DiBernardo said it’s a 100-foot wide corridor that fans out in the back.

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Mr. Marcom said it seems the property is more accessible from Valley Road than Drewsville Road. Mr. DiBernardo agreed. Mr. Miller asked for questions. There being none, he closed the public hearing.

Mr. Harrington made a motion to accept the lot line adjustment as presented. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing No. 3

Town of Walpole Lot Line Adjustment: 1.48 acres on Main Street to be annexed to Map 22, Lot 5-1, residential B. Town of Walpole purchased the land from Fall Mountain School District. Parking for Rec. Center. Joe DiBernardo will represent the Town.

Mr. DiBernardo introduced himself as the land surveyor representing the Town of Walpole. He explained the plan. The Hubbard Farms office building is north of the parking lot where the pool, tennis court and basketball court are. To the south of the property is the Walpole Elementary School. This property used to be an easement that the town could use for the school district parking and access to rec department park. The town wants to buy that easement and annex it to the pool rec area. It has 150 feet road frontage. It is in the Residential B district. So the 1.46 acres of the easement and the 3.9-acre rec center land will become a 5.6-acre property.

Select woman Peggy Pschirrer said that the Fall Mountain School District agreed to sell the property to the Town of Walpole for $1 if the town would bear the expenses of the survey. The agreement was on the March 2020 warrant and passed by townspeople. There being no questions, Mr. Miller closed the public hearing.

Mr. Marcom made a motion to approve the lot line adjustment as presented. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

New Business:

Wellstone Associates Lot Line Adjustment: This property is on Maplewood Circle off of Main Street, across from the Bellows Inn. There are 3 small lots, Lot 14-1, 14-2 and 14-3. The lot lines are going to be changed so that 2 lots will have 150 feet of road frontage. Lot 14-1 will be .55 acres; lot 14-3 will be .39 acres. Lot 14-1 will have 170.20 feet of road frontage and Lot 14-3 will have 150. The zoning districts are commercial and residential B.

Mr. Marcom approved the request for a Public Hearing in September. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

Election of Officers: Mr. Marcom proposed Ms. Joanna Andros to fill out the term of James Aldrich who passed away in April and Mr. Jeff Colley was proposed to fill in for Jeff White, who resigned in July. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Both new members have to be sworn in by Town Clerk Sandra Smith. Mr. Aldrich’s term expires in 2021. Mr. White term ends this year.

August Workshop: There will be a workshop on Tuesday, August 25 in the Town Hall to discuss the transportation section of the Master Plan.

Mr. Marcom made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

cc: WPB, ZBA, Town Offices, Walpolean.

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