The Walpolean

Mon. Sept. 1^st, Labor Day, Library Closed

Tues. Sept. 2^nd, 7 p.m. Non-Fiction Book Club (George Friedman’s The Next Hundred Years)

Wed. Sept. 3^rd, Sept 10th, Sept 17th, Sept. 24th, 10:15 a.m. Story Time

Wed. Sept. 3^rd, 6 p.m., Spanish Conversation Group

Mon. Sept. 8th, Sept. 15th, Sept 22nd, Sept. 29^th, 10 a.m. Baby Lap Sit

Mon. Sept. 8th, Sept 15th, Sept 22nd, Sept. 29^th, 2 p.m. Knitting Group (everyone welcome)

Tues. Sept. 9th, 4:30 p.m., Library Trustees Meeting

Wed. Sept. 10th, 7 p.m. Evening Classics Book Club (Dostoevsky’s The Idiot)

Sat. Sept. 20^th, Writing It Down, 10 a.m.

Thurs, Sept. 25th, 12 p.m. Library Afternoon Book Club (Laura Shroff’s The Invisible Thread)

After this cool summer I was tempted to title this, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”. – Lil

September is a “special time” at the Walpole Historical Society.  Our Museum Gift Shop is bursting with new gift items perfect for your home, your hostess, and for Christmas giving.  Christmas will be upon us before long and we can help you with your shopping in our well stocked shop.

Candles, Vermont Stoneworks  coasters, trivets and interesting  thermometers that do NOT use mercury.  Caspari  napkins and cards,  We now have luncheon napkins and everyday note cards as well as our Christmas supply.  Framed pictures, marbeled picture frames, note pads and click bags.  Beautiful earrings, beaded necklaces and bracelets all by local artisans.   Unique toys for the kids.  Trivets and tiles, copper and gold plated leafs to catch the light in your windows or hang on the wall. Interesting books about Walpole, Tee shirts,  glass suncatchers and vases,  bookmarks and pottery.  Once you see what we have you will come back often for all your personal and gift needs.

Come in and check out our special sale tables- so  many specially priced items to round out your gift buying for Christmas.  Sale starts September 6^th and will continue through September 20^th.  Don’t miss out on our September Christmas Specials.   If you aren’t sure what to buy, we have gift certificates.  Your purchase supports the Walpole Historical Society and our community.

Our Museum and Gift Shop will be open every Saturday, noon to 4pm until mid October.  Come and shop and view our wonderful exhibits of” Walpole during the Roosevelt years.”    See what our own Walpoleans’ were doing for work, play and leisure during these historic years.

Thanks to Kim Lewis we have more information about this scholarship and the very impressive recipients for this year. Thanks too to the committee who made the selection. – Lil

Attention Walpole Residents Young and Old! 

The GEORGE L. HOOPER SCHOLARSHIP could be for you!

Are you interested in taking a course in agriculture, forestry, botany, conservation or environmental science? The George L. Hooper Scholarship Committee would like to invite any Walpole resident to consider applying for the George L. Hooper Scholarship to assist in funding your tuition.

This is a scholarship available to any Walpole resident, and many of our students have benefitted. Support is awarded to selected applicants enrolled in an accredited program of studies in Agriculture, Forestry, Botany or Environmental Science/Conservation and can be available throughout college and graduate school studies.  The scholarship is also available for any Walpole resident wanting to take a short course in the study areas mentioned above.

The selection from applicants will be based on the following criteria:  academic readiness for college or graduate school study, financial need, integrity, responsibility, character, initiative, and effort.

Those interested in learning more about this scholarship should contact Kim Lewis (klewis@sau60.org) of the Hooper Scholarship Committee.

Congratulations to this year’s awardees of the George L. Hooper Scholarship:  Brian Perry, Levi Frye, and Will Tyson.

Pictured from left to right: Scholarship Committee Member Susan Wyckoff, Awardees Brian Perry and Levi Frye, (Not pictured is Will Tyson), Committee Members Kim Lewis, Steve Dalessio, and Jan Galoway-LeClerk. (Not pictured is Thomas Goins)

Brian Perry is in his final year at Lehigh University completing an Honors Program in the Integrated Degree of Engineering and Arts and Sciences where he is combining Engineering with Sustainable Development.  Additionally, he will stay an extra term to complete necessary classes to earn a cornerstone degree of Mechanical Engineering.  Last spring, Brian spent the semester abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark learning Sustainable Urban Design from a world leader in implementing green actions.  During this time, he was given access to Parliamentary discussions, learned how to write policy as a state minister, learned the justifications behind building codes and urban transportation strategies, and interviewed city and national officials on the topics of electric vehicles, district heating, and flood protection as Copenhagen and Denmark worked toward their long term goals for 2025 and 2050.  This summer, Brian had an internship with the City of Keene where he hoped to integrate engineering, architecture, urban planning, and environmental science to benefit our energy market.  Finally, Brian will be completing his senior thesis combining Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Development focusing on a study of wind turbines and solar panels defining their feasibility of installation for various municipalities.

Levi Frye is entering his sophomore year at the University of Maine, School of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture, in the Department of Wildlife Ecology.  Some of his courses included Biology, Environmental Communication Skill, Introductory Wildlife Resources, Introductory Fisheries Science, and Wildlife Field Trips.  This summer he was involved in tracking mountain lions and providing data on sightings for the State of New Hampshire. His goal is to work as a game warden or as a wildlife technician for the National Department of Agriculture.  He will be combining his major in wildlife ecology with a minor in law enforcement/criminal justice where he hopes to be able to enforce environmental laws and regulations to protect species for their survival and for us to enjoy.

Will Tyson is getting a Masters in Environmental Science from the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.  His research involves documenting the impact of a variety of human and environmental disturbances, such as oil exploration or increasing wildfires, on landscapes that indigenous people rely upon for hunting and trapping. This research takes place in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) of the western Canadian arctic and is intended to display the impact of environmental change both on fragile ecosystems and the people who rely on them.  The ISR is experiencing rapid environmental change.  Hydrocarbon exploration has resulted in a greater human footprint in the region and climate change is raising concern over permafrost thawing, an increase in extreme weather events, and a greater frequency and intensity of tundra fires.  These disturbances often appear small when studied in isolation, but when combined, can accumulate to represent major environmental change in critical wildlife harvesting areas.  Will’s research seeks to identify the extent of these changes in an effort to inform land use management and conservation offices in the region.

Thank you Marilou Blaine for being so prompt with getting these minutes to me. We all recognize that they are unapproved until the following month and can keep that in mind as we await apporval in a month. – Lil

Walpole Zoning Board of Adjustment

Minutes: August 20, 2014

Present: Board Members: Chair Myra Mansouri, Vice-Chair Peggy Pschirrer, Clerk Ernie Vose, Jan Galloway Le Clerc, Mary Therese Lester.

Alternates: Stephanie Stoughton, Bob Anderson.

Absent: Board Member Judy Trow.

Roll Call: Ms. Mansouri called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Minutes: The minutes were accepted with two minor corrections.  Also, Mr. Ray Boas pointed out that the Costume Ladies is owned solely by Barbara Kasper.

Public Hearing No. 1  – An Expansion of a Non-conforming Use – Article X, Part D of the Walpole Ordinance, for Map 20, Lot 52. The owners of the former American Legion building propose to relocate the Costume Ladies business at 54 Main Street into that building. 

Mr. Vose asked to be recused because he and one of the abutters at the hearing, David Adams, served on several boards together. Ms. Mansouri asked Alternate Mr. Anderson to step in for Mr. Vose. He agreed.

Ms. Pschirrer made a motion to accept the application as complete. The motion was seconded and the board voted to do so.

Ms. Mansouri informed the applicants that Walpole Planning Board chairman, Jeff Miller, informed her that the petitioners need to have a site plan review because the project is in a nonresidential development and repairs and upgrades to the building will exceed $10,000. Ms. Mansouri said the owners may choose to wait until next month to have the public hearing, after a visit to the Planning Board for a site plan review, or they can decided to go ahead with it at this meeting. They decided to go ahead.

Mr. Ray Boas explained that in mid-July he, Lynne Rollins-Kinnier and Barbara Kasper had purchased the former American Legion building at 73 Main St. He outlined the changes to the building. They will include:

The main entrance to the building will be from the back because that is where the current parking lot is.

The concrete walkway and steps in the front will be removed and replaced by grass.

The porch area will be expanded 5 feet. This will be the emergency exit that will face west. He     added that this is 36 feet from the lot line, which is still an acceptable limit for a commercial property.

The American Legion sign will come down and a sign and the name of the business will be         mounted in the same spot.

The flagpole is going to stay because the owners all have a military background.

The little monument at the front of the flagpole will eventually be moved to The Common.

Ms. Mansouri asked if the board had any questions. Ms. Pschirrer asked about the distance from the building to the sidewalk. Mr. Boas said he hadn’t measured it but guessed it would be seven or eight feet.

Ms. Lester asked about the width of the emergency stairs. Mr. Boas answered whatever is code.

Ms. Pschirrer asked about the parking lot. Mr. Boas responded that it will remain the same. It is unpaved and hard pan. The drive is gravel and hard pan.

Ms. Lester asked about the ramp entry at the back. Mr. Boas responded that it was designed to make it easier to move racks of garments into and out of the building. It will have a slope of about three inches and the door will be 36 inches wide.

With no further questions from the board, Ms. Mansouri then opened the questioning to the public. Mr. James Brunelle of 75 Main Street said he had been asked to be spokesperson for the group of abutters. Mr. Brunelle said he had been a resident for 28 years and he and his wife bought their home next to the Legion after they learned it was a dry Legion. Through the years they have had a good working relationship. The couple was aware that their property was zoned commercial, but the neighborhood is mainly residential.

In the last two years there was an awareness that the Legion had  financial problem so there was the probability that the building would be sold, Mr. Brunelle said.  He said an apartment building or some other business could have gone in there, but the neighborhood was happy with the choice of Costume Ladies. Over the last month, abutters were given an opportunity to see the renovations and given a tour of the property as a good will gesture from the owners and the group appreciated it.

However, Mr. Brunelle said, the neighbors have concerns about the request to expand the front of the building and have a three-sided display. The display the business currently has is flat to the wall. A three-sided display will make it more obvious to the neighbors near the building, Mr. Brunelle said. The problem is aesthetics and other businesses in town have displays with a flat window.

Two other concerns are about the future use of the building if the owners want to sell and snow – there are very few places to put it.

Neighbors were concerned about property values and resale and were not sure how having a business in the neighborhood would affect them.

Mr. Brunelle concluded by saying he was happy that this particular business was moving into the building compared to other possible choices.

Ms. Jane Vesper read a letter from an abutter, Felicia Phillips, with whom she owns the property at 69 Main Street. Her letter had several concerns regarding the request for a variance from the new owners of the American Legion. Many concerns have already been stated by Mr. Brunelle. They are:

That the new showcase will be the first thing that people coming into the village will notice.

Public safety during the winter when snow makes walking on the sidewalks treacherous and         exiting from driveways dangerous on such a busy street.

An expansion/enlargement will negatively affect property values.

What will be displayed in the proposed showcase window?

What happens if and when the business is sold?

Next to speak was Mr. David Adams, 67 Main Street.  Mr. Adams said that he invited everyone in the room to sit on his lawn and watch the race of cars that begins just after turning the corner at Edward Jones. “That the starting line,” he said. Mr. Adams said the town doesn’t need another distraction on that road because drivers are already distracted. The speed limit is 25 mph but nobody abides by it. More traffic exiting from driveways on that road is a hazard

Ms. Carol Fabis who lives at 15 Elm Street was next to speak. She wanted a further explanation of the expansion. Mr. Boas repeated that the expansion is to the porch and will be 5 feet toward the west. Then Ms. Fabis wanted to know the size of the windows. She estimated each to be about three feet wide.

Mr. Boas said the existing porch is 8 feet and the addition is 5 feet. Allowing for corner, pillar and center posts, you are down to about 10 feet, so the windows are about 3 feet. Ms. Fabis said she would prefer a flat window and would like it centered. Mr. Boas responded that is not what exists now – the current porch is to the left of the building as you face the building.

Ms. Fabis wanted to know about delivery trucks because it would be difficult for big trucks to get in and out of the driveway. Ms. Kasper said it would be UPS and FEDEX trucks.

Mr. Bill Borchers of 1 Rogers Street spoke next. He said he had several reasons for protesting a zoning variance for Costume Ladies. They were:

A business would alter the essential character of the neighborhood. He said right now you can go down the street and see white residential, white residential, white building etc. Now you’re going to see a five-paneled showcase window – one  window on both ends and three in the middle that are going to be eye-catching. So it does alter the neighborhood.

A business would negatively affect the neighborhood property values. We will look across the street and instead of seeing a building with a white porch, there is a big display window.

The change will affect the health and safety of people in the neighborhood especially considering how the snow is handled on that side of the road.

The scale of the project is extensive. The size of the porch is being doubled and ten times the amount of the glass. It’s a major alteration to the look of the building.

Is there a sufficient economic burden on the applicants to justify the variance? The applicants can run their business without the addition.

The change in use is not something desired by the neighborhood.

Mr. David Ashton was the last to speak. He and his wife live directly across the street from the Legion building and his concern was that there was already very heavy traffic including big rigs. His second concern was that their bedroom window looked straight into the building across the street and into the display windows. He wondered how late the lights would be on. Mr. Ashton continued that it was commonplace in many villages of this size to have lights out at 10 p.m..

At this point Ms. Mansouri asked for and got a motion to close the public hearing.

Ms. Pschirrer asked for a copy of the application and the public notice that was sent to the abutters. After reading the notice she said that there had been a point of confusion. The discussion tonight concerns both an expansion and a variance. We voted last month at our meeting to hold a hearing for an Expansion of a Non-conforming Use not a variance. Usually it’s one or the other – not both. A Non-conforming Use is quite different than a variance. In this discussion we are not all talking about the same thing. To correct this we have to have a re-notice of what’s being proposed. Ms. Pschirrer suggested that the applicants go to the Site Plan Review, then come back for a rehearing.

The applicants did fill out the form for an Expansion of a Non-conforming Use correctly. The error is with the public notice.  A motion was made to have a rehearing next month. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion. Ms. Pschirrer amended the motion to waive all cost for the applicants. And the motion was passed unanimously by the board. Mr. Vose came back on the board and Mr. Anderson stepped down.

New business:

Sign Request at Route 12 and Upper Walpole Road:

Mr. Mark Sobel of 1^st US Realty sent a Sign Review Information Form requesting a free-standing , double-sided 3-foot-wide-by-4.5-foot- tall sign advertising land on the corner of Route 12 and Upper Walpole Road for sale or lease. Mr. Sobel checked with Mr. Kevin Belanger at NH Department of Transportation about the placement, which  he said was 75 feet from the middle of  Route 12.

Since the form and sign conformed to the Walpole Zoning Ordinances, Mr. Vose made a motion to accept the request. Ms. Lester seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously by the board.

Filing Fee Increase: Since there has been an increase in cost to pay for a Legal Notice, the board considered how much it should raise the Filing Fee. It is currently $75.00. Legal notice costs now are about $80.00 to $90.00 for each hearing. The board voted to approve an increase to $100.00 for a filing fee for Expansions of a Non-conforming Use, Changes of Non-conforming Use and an Appeal for a Variance to $100.00. The cost for a hearing for a sign will remain at $75.00. The cost per abutter for a return-receipt certified letter will remain at $7.00.

Other business:

Site Review Regulations: Ms. Mansouri asked the secretary to make copies of the Site Plan Review Regulations for the board members and alternates. The secretary will make hard copies for everyone and send Mr. Vose an electronic copy.

Letter to the Selectboard: Ms. Mansouri has been approached by several people regarding property at Lower Main Street and Maplewood Circle – Town Map 24 Lot 14 – that may be being used as a junkyard. People told Ms. Mansouri they saw multiple unregistered cars and car parts at the site. Only two unregistered vehicles are allowed on a property. The Selectboard is the only authorized body that can do anything if there is a problem.

Ms. Mansouri asked the secretary to write a letter to the selectboard that can be presented to them on Thursday evening, the next evening after their meeting, alerting them to the problem.

New sign at North Meadow Plaza: Ms. Mansouri received a call from someone at C&S signs in Londonderry saying they want to put up a 22-inch-by-10-foot sign in the area next to Ocean State Job Lot. The sign will be more than 100 feet from the NH State Liquor Store but only 68 feet from the Ocean State sign. The sign ordinance requires a special exception between two signs that are not 100 feet apart. The secretary will arrange this with the sign company.

The board adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine, secretary

Lynn Lyons was the presenter at the Professional Development Day at the Fall Mountain Regional High School last Friday.  I had the opportunity to hear her and learned a lot.  She was very well received by the staff because her message resounded with what they see every day.  She is returning to the district in the evening on the 24th so that the community has the opportunity to learn from her.  Definitely a program worth attending. Hope to see you there because I plan to listen again.- Lil

“Worried About Your Worrier”

Presented by Lynn Lyons

Lynn Lyons has been a psychotherapist for 24 years and specializes in the treatment of anxious children and their parents with a special interest in interrupting the generational patterns of anxiety in families. She is the co-author with Reid Wilson of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children and the companion book for kids, Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids.  Lynn also created a self-help DVD program for parents entitled Decreasing Anxiety: How to Talk to Your Anxious Child.

In addition to her private practice in Concord NH, she presents internationally to mental health and medical providers, educators, school nurses, and parents. She is known for her focus on providing concrete, usable skills and her integration of humor, homework, and clinical hypnosis.

http://www.lynnlyonsnh.com/

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 – 6:00-8:00 pm

Fall Mountain Regional High School Auditorium

This free program is applicable to kids of all ages, with strategies for parents, grandparents, caregivers and educators.

On Thursday, August 28th, 7PM, at the Walpole Town Hall, Walpole, NH, author Ray Boas and designer Jan Kobeski will present an illustrated talk explaining how Boas’s recently published book, As It Was… And Still Is… Walpole, New Hampshire, evolved from a collection, to an idea; to piles of notes and sorted images, and finally to the printed page.

The full-color book takes the reader through more than 125 years of history – shown on 128 pages via 350 rarely seen images. Based on Boas’s collection of postcards and stereoviews begun more than a decade ago, the book was completed for publication in conjunction with Walpole’s 2014 Old Home Days celebration. The postcards and stereoviews, with historical captions, are keyed to maps which begin each section of the book. Also included is a collection of historical articles written by Boas for The Walpole Clarion, (the town’s monthly newsletter) and a brief history of postcards further illustrated by Walpole postals.

The illustrated talk reviews the genesis and growth of Boas’s collection of cards and stereoviews, the design decisions that determined the look of the finished publication, and detailed looks at the many of the published images. The presentation on the 28th has been expanded to include recently acquired images. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view original stereoviews in an antique stereoviewer. Anyone interested in local history, Walpole, or publication design will find the talk informative. The August 28th presentation is free, and open to everyone. For further information call Ray at 603 756-4545 or Jan at 603 756-9802.

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
JULY 31, 2014

Selectboard Present: Chas Street (Chair); Steven Dalessio, (Absent: Whitney Aldrich)

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with six people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
MR. RED SMITH: Mr. Smith stated that the park was a disaster. The lawn had not been mowed in a long time, weeds had grown and were taking over. They gave it to the Town with the understanding that the Town would maintain it. Mr. Street advised that the Selectboard would speak to Mr. Terrell about this. Mr. Bob Crotty, speaking on behalf of Mr. Bob Hubbard, said Mr.Hubbard saw the park a few days ago and was bothered by the condition. Mr. Hubbard had deeded it to the Foundation and they deeded it to the Town. Mr. Crotty called Connecticut Valley Yard Works and they spent the better part of two days this week re-claiming it. At this point he is wondering if the Town deeded it back to them then they would take care of it. Mr. Street wants to check on what the terms of the agreement were. Mr. Dalessio felt the Town should honor the agreement. Both Selectmen felt if the Town cannot maintain it they will consider giving it back to Mr. Smith and Mr. Crotty to make other arrangements. Mr. Crotty advised that in the meantime he will have Connecticut Valley Yard Works continue to maintain it.

MR. DALE WOODWARD: Mr. Woodward pointed out that in last year’s budget the Cemetery Trustees put $2,000 in with the agreement that the Highway Department would extend the roadway. Their aim in the next year or two is to get Section E ready for sale; Section D is more than half full. They need the roadway loop. Mr. Woodward has been there several times trying to find the boundary markers because they need parking in the back both for the cemetery and the trail. There is no designated parking area now; it is just field. Before they can get Mr. Terrell to do anything they need to know what the boundaries are. Over the years the leaf dumping is out there and every year the Trustees ask the Highway Department to push the leaves back so they think the boundary markers have also been pushed back. On the east boundary of the new cemetery, Sections A, B, C and D, the tree line boundary with Hubbard has had no maintenance therefore there are dead trees, limbs down and other debris so they want to clean back that boundary line. The Trustees do not have any money in their budget for a survey to define the boundaries; Mr. Aldrich recommended that he come in to talk to the Selectboard to work something out to get the markers back. The last survey was done in 1990. The northeast and the northwest boundaries need to be defined; he would also like the southeast boundary defined. Mr. Dalessio pointed out that they can use the money in the Trust. No one has spent Trust money in many years. Mr. Street clarified that they should give the bill to the Selectboard who will forward it to the Trustees of the Trust Funds. The Selectboard had no objections with Mr. Woodward contacting DiBernardo & Associates to do the survey.
Relative to the tombs, Mr. Woodward contacted Kevin Gardner, who does the stone walls, and he is coming to look at the tombs. Mr. Gardner wants to bring someone else in who is knowledgeable about this type of work. It is still on the Agenda; likely not to happen this year. Mr. Woodward would like to get a plan in place. Mr. Street would like to see some type of a cover to seal that off. Mr. Woodward noted that the interior is perfect therefore he felt they should wait until after Mr. Gardner looks at it.

MR. RAY BOAS: The Selectboard wanted to talk to Mr. Boas as they are not sure what procedures are being done to reconcile the books. Mr. Boas pointed out that until the new Full Charge Bookkeeper is hired there is no one for him to do that with. He is basically maintaining his own set of books. He is balancing with the bank statements and checks on everything. Mrs. Clough pointed out that the Town was audited for 2013; the auditors will present their report to the Selectboard and they will attend a
meeting if requested to do so by the Selectboard. Mr. Boas noted that the auditors’ only question to him was on some of the Trust Funds; they wanted to see some back-up. There was discussion relative to the process currently being done between the Selectboard office, Town Clerk’s office and Mr. Boas.

MR. JACK FRANKS: Mr. Franks submitted his synopsis of what he observes and a packet of information relative to the Avanru Development property and comparable property assessments. He feels it is important to mention that 1.5 acres is wetlands that he cannot use and there are limitations with what they can do; they can only build a certain amount on a lot because 30% of it has to be green space. Mrs. Clough advised that Mrs. Martin is waiting for his information. Mr. Dalessio suggested that Mr. Franks look at RSA 79:A10 that will give him the guidelines of challenging a Current Use tax. Mrs. Clough felt he is challenging the Current Use tax and the assessment value. The assessment value will not change until after the next tax bill goes out at which time he can file for an Abatement. After Mrs. Martin has reviewed the information she will make a recommendation to the Selectboard.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated August 01, 2014, in the amount of $85,182.69. This includes a payment of $30,998.02 to the Health Trust and $48,226.15 to Cold River Materials for paving. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio looked through the last two bank statements and felt they could cut back on the number of small checks by about 50% by combining some items. This will, in turn, cut down on the workload.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending July 26, 2014, for checks dated August 01, 2014, in the amount of $25,427.88. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,274.51 for checks dated August 01, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – July 24, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 24, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
 Recreation Committee – July 24, 2014;
 Hooper Institute Committee – July 8, 2014;
 Cemetery Committee – July 17, 2014; and
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – July 22, 2014.

Relative to the Recreation Committee, Mrs. Clough reported that they are planning to close the pool on August 17th which is a week earlier than last year. Mr. Cassarino mentioned that they will be losing some employees due to fall sports and/or going to college. Mrs. Clough wondered if they could keep it open that last week with limited hours. Mr. Cassarino will still be working but he is limited as well. Mr.
Street pointed out that they have funding through Labor Day. Mr. Street recommended that Mrs. Clough ask Mr. Cassarino and Mrs. Pickering to come in to talk to the Selectboard at the next meeting.

BUILDING & DEMOLITION PERMITS:
O’KEEFE, Adams Lane, Map & Lot #003-001-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit No. 2014-28 for Shane O’Keefe and Elizabeth ‘Keefe to “Construct a 24’ x 12’ 1 Story Addition” at 5 Adams Lane, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS:
RICCI, March Hill Road, Map & Lot #008-095-000: Mrs. Clough did some research on this property as it goes back to when Mr. Sawyer sub-divided his property. Mr. Ricci bought one of these lots.
Mr. Dalessio moved to grant this Property Tax Abatement in the amount of $6.00 plus interest for Christopher S. Ricci on March Hill Road. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WARRANTS:
Property Tax Warrant:
SAWYER, March Hill Road, Map & Lot #008-095-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Tax Collector’s Property Tax Supplement Warrant in the amount of $6.00 plus interest for Sheldon Sawyer on March Hill Road. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Timber Tax Warrant & Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed:
GRAVES, Graves Road, Map & Lot #005-009-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Tax Warrant and Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed, #13-461-12-T, in the amount of $198.06 for Peter Graves on County Road. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

FRANKIEWICZ, Old Drewsville Road, Map & Lot #015-005-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Tax Warrant and Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed, #14-461-02-T, in the amount of $931.45 for Ronald Frankiewicz and Marcia Frankiewicz on Old Drewsville Road. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:
McMAHON, Adams Lane, Map & Lot #003-001-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Mary McMahon on Adams Lane, as submitted. Sconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
COLD RIVER ROAD CLOSING: Mr. Street had talked to Mr. Terrell regarding the closure of a section of Cold River Road from the Walpole/Langdon Town line going east to the first house in Langdon. Todd Porter had determined that Cold River Road is not safe at this time due to being undermined by the River. Langdon has closed their section of the road. The road is sloping toward the River. Mr. Dalessio’s concern was that they do not land-lock anybody on the Walpole side. Mr. Cunniff, Administrative Assistant for the Town of Langdon, called today and talked to Mrs. Edkins regarding a meeting between Walpole and Langdon Selectboards at the Town line on the Cold River Road on Monday, August 25th at 7:00 pm to discuss the future of the road. Both Mr. Street and Mr. Dalessio will plan to attend.

PERSONNEL FORM: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the recommended promotion of Christopher Manwaring as the Head Life Guard with the pay raise as indicated. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

HEATING OIL CONTRACT: The Selectboard reviewed heating oil prices from both Rymes Heating Oil, Inc. and Allen Bros. Oil for the period of August 2014 to June 30, 2015. Houghton and Company does all the service work for the Town. Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the contract from Allen Bros for $3.349/gallon and cap it at 7,500 gallons. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ELECTRIC RATES: There was a consensus of the Selectboard to wait until next week to look at electric rates as they anticipate a report from Mrs. Teague at the Fall Mountain Regional School District.

OLD BUSINESS:
WALPOLE RECREATION FUND CAPITAL TRUST: Mr. Street advised that the Selectboard received information from Mrs. Pschirrer, Trustee of Trust Funds, with her interpretation of the guidelines on this Trust. Mr. Dalessio would encourage the Recreation Committee to start using the money.

WATER SHUT OFF UPDATE: A water and sewer shut off update on overdue bills was received from Mrs. Edkins.
WATER SHUT OFF NOTICE: The Selectboard reviewed and signed the Shut Off Notice To Tenants at 22-24 School Street that will be posted on all the tenant’s doors.
BOOKKEEPER JOB OPENING: Mrs. Clough had put copies of the applications in the Selectboard’s folders. There are some good qualified applicants.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (b) Hiring. Mr. Street seconded the motion, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:29 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:20 PM. No announcements were made.

OTHER BUSINESS:

AVITAR ASSOCIATES: Mrs. Clough talked to Chad at Avitar Associates about the digital mapping. He hopes to have everything finished by the first of next week. Southwest Regional Planning Commission and Mr. Houghton are anxious to have this data.

TOWN HALL – Downstairs Space: Mrs. Clough would like to clean up the foyer and the basement so they can utilize those spaces.

TOWN HALL – Painting & Repairs: Mrs. Clough talked to Mr. Cook, he came to look at the building and will give the Selectboard some options on the siding for the back side. Mr. Street had talked to him about having a limited budget. Mrs. Clough noted that his biggest concern on the back side is that the scaffolding will have to go over the fence.

WEB SITE: Mr. Dalessio hopes to be in the office on Monday to finish that work.

NEW FLAGS: The Selectboard announced that the new American and State of New Hampshire flags are up on the Common.

RUGGIERO DISPOSAL SERVICE: Following a discussion the Selectboard asked Mrs. Clough to contact Mr. Gildersleeve at the Solid Waste Management in Concord to advise that the Town of Walpole was never notified of the Ruggiero Disposal Service application to handle municipal solid waste. The Selectboard have had some concerns therefore want to request a copy of the notification.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:40 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:54 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
JULY 24, 2014

Selectboard Present: Chas Street (Chair); Steven Dalessio ; (Absent: Whitney Aldrich)

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with two people in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
JACK FRANKS: Mr. Franks checked in with the Selectboard to advise that he is still compiling information regarding the land evaluation and finding comparables for the three separate tax lots. He hopes to have a report next week that he can submit to the Selectboard.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated July 25, 2014, in the amount of $113,359.77. This amount includes $95,776.00 for paving. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending July 19, 2014, for checks dated July 25, 2014, in the amount of $24,783.46. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,474.01 for checks dated July 25, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve a voided check voucher for check #63280 in the amount of $4,313.63 to the Walpole Town Library. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – July 17, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 17, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – July 17, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of July 17, 2014, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meetings:
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – July 15, 2014;
 Conservation Commission – July 7, 2014; and
 Zoning Board of Adjustment – July 16, 2014.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT:
LANE CONSTRUCTION, Scale House Road, Map & Lot #015-022-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, # 14-461-05-T, for Lane Construction Corporation on Scale House Road. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
RENT GAZEBO AND COMMON – Wedding: The Selectboard received a note from Mrs. Edkins regarding an individual who would like to use the Common for his daughter’s wedding in May or June. She would be married in the Congregational Church and they would erect a tent on the Common for the reception. Is this a possibility? What would we charge? Gazebo rate?
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve use of the Gazebo at the rental rate and the office should determine if it is a resident or non-resident. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD OFFICE: Mr. Dalessio moved that effective immediately the office will answer phone calls on Fridays. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:17 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:21 PM.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Mr. Street seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular meeting resumed at 6:27 PM. No announcements were made.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:28 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Agenda for Zoning Board of Adjustment

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Walpole Town Hall – 7:30 p.m.

Roll Call

Appointment of alternates – if needed

Minutes – Review minutes of July meeting

Old Business:

Public Hearing No. 1 – Costume Ladies – Ray Boas, Barbara Kasper and Lynne Rollins-Kinnear, owners of Costume Ladies request a Variance of Article X, Part D of the Walpole Zoning Ordinance – an Expansion of a Non- Conforming Use at the former American Legion Hall on Main Street, Town Tax Map 20, Lot 52 

New Business :

1^st US Realty requests a 3-foot-by-4.5-foot double-sided sign at Route 12 and Upper Walpole Road, Tax map 12, Lot 56. Property Owner Walpole Properties LLC. Mark Sobel, president.

Consider raising cost of fee for a public hearing. The current cost is $75.00

Next meeting Wednesday, September 17, 2014