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Walpole Grange Patriotic Decoration Contest
Walpole Grange #125 is sponsoring a home and business patriotic decoration contest as part of the town wide celebration activities for the Fourth of July. Residents and businesses are urged to aggressively decorate their homes and buildings with U.S. flags, red white and blue colors, and patriotic symbols to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Walpole Grange is offering prizes for the most patriotic decorated homes or buildings in town. $250 for first place. $150 for second place. $100 for third place. Judging will take place from July 2nd to July 5th. No contemporary political, partisan or candidate messaging on the premises will be included in the evaluation of the displays.
Contestants can sign up to participate in this contest by sending an email with their name (personal or business) and the address of the building that will be decorated to Walpole Grange Program Director, Leroy Watson, at lawatsonjd@gmail.com by June 23rd.
The winners will be announced on July 21st, at the annual Walpole Grange Community Awards night program at 7:00pm at the town hall.
Police Station Building Committee Meeting Minutes – 5/11/26
Police Station Building Committee Minutes
May 11, 2026
Steve Dalessio called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm at the Hooper Institute. Also present were Cheri Watson, Trevor MaLachlan, Jay Punt, Chief Justin Sanctury, Andrew Dey, and Peggy Pschirrer.
The Committee reviewed and approved the contract with Black River Design Architects, PLC. It was agreed that weekly meetings would be held with Chief Jutin Sanctuary, Mr. Dalessio, and Black River, preferably scheduled for an afternoon, on Thursdays. Chief Sanctuary will be our primary contact with Black River. It was also agreed that the design changes would be made available in August if the petition for a special Town Meeting is approved by the court.
Mr. Dalessio distributed an outline of fundraising techniques as well as drafts of AI generated fundraising letters. Ms. Watson has also drafted fundraising letters for local businesses and residents. Ms. Pschirrer suggested a return envelope be inserted in each letter which will have a suggested gift amount as well as the name of and address of the donor. The envelope will be returned to the Town of Walpole to the attention of Sarah Downing who will be overseeing the fundraising tracking efforts. It was also suggested we provide a QR code tied to a website at Town Hall for future gifts.
We have verbally been told we have received a federal grant from USDA; Rena Peck is our USDA contact. The USDA office is minimally staffed. Although we have some information about the grant and its requirements, we are yet to receive everything we need to access the funds. Our local fundraising the federal grant and a municipal bond of three million dollars are essential to our successful building of a new police station.
Our next meeting will be June 15, 2026.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Peggy Pschirrer recorded these minutes.
Explore Distant Hill with Our New Terrain Hopper
Distant Hill is excited to offer the TerrainHopper all-terrain mobility vehicle to individuals with mobility limitations, with free reservations available from May to October. Contact Hannah Silverblank, Trail Accessibility Program Coordinator, to discuss and schedule your ride: hannah@distanthill.org.
The TerrainHopper allows individuals with mobility limitations and disabilities to explore most of our trail network and gardens, and to enjoy the natural beauty of Distant Hill. It is designed to navigate rugged terrain, including forest trails, roots, rocks, and hills, providing access to areas that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to reach with standard mobility devices.
If you’ve been wanting to spend time immersed in nature at Distant Hill or join one of our workshops, we warmly invite you to reserve the TerrainHopper and experience nature and the outdoors from a new perspective.
Flexible, Accessible Controls
The TerrainHopper offers several control options to meet different mobility needs, making it easier for more visitors to enjoy the trails:
- Handlebar steering
- Joystick control
- Assisted joystick operation, where a companion or volunteer helps guide the vehicle using a tethered joystick
Support from Our Team
Our trained staff and volunteers are available to help ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience. They can assist with:
- Getting familiar with the controls and operation
- Driving the TerrainHopper for the rider, using the tethered joystick
- Navigating the trail network
- Guiding caregivers and support workers in making safe transfers into and out of the TerrainHopper, if needed
How YOU Can Support Our Trail Accessibility Program
We’re excited to launch our one and only annual fundraiser: NH Gives, a 24-hour statewide giving event!
The event runs from 5:00 PM on June 9 through 5:00 PM on June 10. Mark your calendars and save our fundraising page (https://www.nhgives.org/organization/distanthill) so you’re ready to support our TerrainHopper & Trail Accessibility Programs.
Every gift helps us expand access to the outdoors and grow opportunities for people of all abilities to experience the trails we love. Thank you for being part of our mission!
Reserve Your Ride
Interested in exploring the trails with the TerrainHopper? Contact Hannah (hannah@distanthill.org) to set up your ride!
Friends of the Library Book Sale – Book Sorting Starts 6/10/26
Book sorting starts June 10th, all welcome!
Want to get involved behind the scenes? Book sorting begins the second Wednesday of June (June 10th) and continues weekly through the fall in preparation for the October sale.
Sorting sessions run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and are a fun, low-key way to connect with neighbors while supporting the library. No experience necessary — just a love of books and a willingness to pitch in!
If you’d like to join us, stop by during any Wednesday session or reach out to the Friends for more information.
Donating Books
We gratefully accept donations of gently used books, and there are a couple of easy ways to contribute:
Large Donations: Please bring large donations to the Coops, behind the Hungry Diner, during Wednesday sorting hours (9:30–10:30 a.m.). This helps us manage volume and keep things organized for the sale.
Everyday Donations: Smaller donations are accepted at the Walpole Recycling & Reuse Center during their open hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
*Please ensure all donated items are in good, readable condition. We appreciate your thoughtfulness in helping books find new homes!*
Annual Book Sale — October 24 & 25, 2026
Mark your calendars! Our Annual Book Sale returns the last full weekend of October- Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th.
This beloved community tradition is our biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring thousands of gently used books, all at remarkably low prices. Whether you’re looking for a great novel, a cookbook, a children’s classic, or a hidden gem, there’s something for every reader.
All proceeds directly support the Walpole Public Library and its programs. We hope to see you there!
Details on location, hours, and pricing will be posted as the date approaches.
June 2026 Clarion Now Online
And ready for mailing to all postal addresses in Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville — 1,549 total copies. For June I have 16 pages for you to enjoy. Remember, for a color experience with both pictures and ads, do visit the on-line edition.
For now CLICK THIS LINK for the JUNE issue, or on the front cover below. Stay safe and well, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher
Reminder: Hooper Camp Registration
We still have space in several camps including Wood Camp and Adventure Camp, and we’d love to fill these programs with curious, creative, adventure-loving Walpole kids.
Whether your child loves building, exploring, crafting, or spending time outdoors, there’s something for everyone this summer.
REGISTER HERE before June 8 to save your spot!
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