The Walpolean

Lisa Bryan asked me to share this p. – Lil

I received this from Chuck Shaw, our town health officer.  With Town Meeting coming right up on Saturday, I wanted to share with you. – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE HEALTH OFFICER

DEALING WITH THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) DISEASE FACT SHEET

THIS IS A NEW VIRUS TO HUMANS. IT IS TRANSMITTED INTO YOUR MOUTH, EYES OR NOSE BY YOUR HANDS (ASSUMING AN INFECTED PERSON DOESN’T COUGH IN YOUR FACE). AN INFECTED PERSON CAN APPEAR HEALTHY FOR ABOUT FIVE (5) DAYS BEFORE EXHIBITING THE SYMPTOMS OF SORE THROAT, FEVER, COUGH AND FATIGUE. OLDER PEOPLE ARE HIGHER RISK AS ARE MEN AND PEOPLE WITH PRE-EXISTING HEALTH CONDITIONS. THERE IS NO VACCINE OR DRUG SPECIFICALLY FOR COVID-19. THE LONGER YOU ARE WITH AN INFECTED PERSON THE HIGHER THE CHANCE YOU WILL BECOME INFECTED.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO

1. KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON. DON’T WEAR A MASK UNLESS YOU CAN’T KEEP ​YOUR HAND AWAY FROM YOUR FACE.

2. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. DRINK WARM FLUIDS EVERY 15 ​MINUTES.

3. MAINTAIN A DISTANCE OF THREE (3) FEET FROM OTHERS (SOME ARE ADVISING  SIX (6) FEET).

4. NO HANDSHAKING. USE A FIST BUMP, ELBOW OR BOW.

5. OPEN DOORS WITH YOUR CLOSED FIST, HIP, SLEEVE PULLED OVER YOUR HAND ​OR GLOVED HAND.

6. USE ONLY YOUR KNUCKLE TO TOUCH LIGHT SWITCHES, KEYPAD BUTTONS ETC.

7. LIFT THE GASOLINE DISPENSER HANDLE WITH A TOWEL OR GLOVE.

8. WASH YOUR HANDS, WASH YOUR HANDS, WASH YOUR HANDS. 20 SECONDS ​EACH TIME (SING THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG TWICE– THAT TAKES 20 ​SECONDS).

9. USE DISINFECTANT WIPES IN STORES FOR HANDLES AND CART SEATS.

10. HAVE SANITIZER (AT LEAST 60% ALCOHOL) AVAILABLE WITH YOU AND WHEN ​YOU GET HOME.

11. COUGH INTO A TISSUE AND DISCARD. COUGH INTO YOUR ELBOW SLEEVE ​IF NO TISSUE IS AVAILABLE.

12. STOCK UP ON MEDICINES, LOSENGES CONTAINING ZINC, HAND SANITIZER ​AND GLOVES (LATEX, NITRILE OR CLOTH).

Selectman – Steven Dalessio

operator – Jack Wozniak

Treausrer – Thomas Goins

Supervisor of the Checklist – Cynthia Westover

Planning Board – Jason Perron, Jeffrey White

Zoning Board – Ernest Vose

Trustee of Trust Funds – Robert Kimball

Library Trustees – Susan Hubbard Johnson, Katherine Nerrie, Shirley Capron

Cemetery Trustee – Dale Woodward

Warrant Articles will be voted on Saturday at Town Meeting.

As a couple of friends have pointed out – Article 11 FAILED in Charlestown.  Perhaps because, to me, the fact that it failed was a success, I reported it incorrectly.  If it had passed in that one town it could have been appealed but, since it didn’t pass it can’t be appealed.

While waiting for the Town results I wanted to share the results from the school ballot. – Lil

All aericles on the ballot passed with the exception of:

# 5 – The Article regarding the entrances to the buildings which had been cut to 0 at the Deliberative Session.  That failed 697 to 627, seeming to indicate that voters wanted to see that done.

# 11 – The Article regarding Charlestown withdrawing from the district.  That failed 2620 to 611. It even passed in Charlestown 509 to 905 which will eliminate the appeal process.

Scott Bushway and Mary Henry were re-elected to the School Board and Leroy Watson was re-elected Moderator.

There is still time to vote. No snow, no rain, no excuse! Cast your ballot before 7:00 PM.

Roll Call: Appointment of alternates if needed.

Minutes: Review minutes of January 2020.

Election of Officers.

Old Business:

Public Hearing:

Expansion of a Non-conforming use: Robin Sanctuary proposes a 6-foot-by 26-foot farm-style porch across the front of the building at 73 Main St., Map 20, Lot 52, Commercial District. Setback from the Road. Article VI, Land Standards.

Public Hearing:

Expansion of a Non-Conforming Use: Ryan Harrison on 113 Prospect Hill, Map 8, Lot 68. residential A. Setback from road for an attached garage. Article VI, Land Standards.

New Business:

Home Business: Sherri McGuirk office to administer nursing personnel to homes with people in need. Needs letter of approval for state. Valley Road. LLC Accountant, Workers Comp, etc.

Signage on Route 12. Joanna Andros.

Alan and Tiffany Parker – 47 North River Road. Avitar made the assumption of the third apartment. No building permit and added cantilever space at back of building, which means it needs a building permit.

Discussion of short-term rental ordinance. Talk about possible ordinances Jan sent and Hockensmith email.

Ruggiero request discussion.

Letter from Edkins – Alternate

Handout: Log of 2019.

Next meeting Wednesday, April 15, 2020

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

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 8:32 PM.  He advised this meeting is being recorded.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – February 20, 2020: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of February 20, 2020, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  Mr. Dalessio asked if there was any discussion.  There was none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC HOOPER TRUSTEES SESSION – February 20, 2020:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session of February 20, 2020, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  Mr. Dalessio asked if there was any discussion.  There was none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

HOOPER INSTITUTE BOARD:  

Logo:  Ms. Mayberry reported they are still discussing the logo.  Mrs. Dalbeck is working on it.  The members agreed to discuss the logo again at another group meeting.

March Program:  The Hooper Institute Board March program is on owls.

Walpole Principal Interviews:  During the Walpole Principal Search interviews, Ms. Mayberry spoke to two candidates about the Hooper Education Program in the Walpole Elementary School.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  The Hooper Trustees will return to the Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  Mr. Dalessio asked if there was any discussion.  There was none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary