The Walpolean

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall

SELECTBOARD MEETING

PAYROLL

• Payroll Register totaling $33,596.21dated 6/21/24 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,375.41

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

• Selectboard Meeting – June 13, 2024

• Selectboard Non-Public Session – June 13, 2024

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee – May 22, 2024

• Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee – June 5, 2024

• Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee – June 12, 2024

• Walpole Fire District Meeting – April 9, 2024

• Walpole Fire District Meeting – May 8, 2024

• Conservation Commission Meeting – June 3, 2024

• Library Trustees Meeting – June 11, 2024

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – April 23, 2024

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – April 30, 2024

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 7, 2024

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 14, 2024

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 21, 2024

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 28, 2024

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – June 4, 2024

TIMBER TAX WARRANT & CERTIFICATION

• Op# 24-461-01, Map and Lot# 003-376-000

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS

• Map and Lot# 005-019-000

• Map and Lot# 008-053-000

• Map and Lot# 008-064-001

• Map and Lot# 012-022-001

• Map and Lot# 019-039-000

TIMBER INTENTS

• Map and Lot# 004-033-000

BUILDING PERMITS

• 2024-19, Map and Lot# 005-049-003

• 2024-20, Map and Lot# 012-013-002

• 2024-21, Map and Lot# 009-033-000

• 2024-22, Map and Lot# 011-027-000

• 2024-23, Map and Lot# 005-043-002

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions:  Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Steets Bridges/Culverts, Houghton Brook Bridge

• DES Compliance Notice Update

**Continue on Reverse Side**

NEW BUSINESS

• Library Purchase Order/Invoice

• Rec Revolving Fund Request – Portable Toilets

• Rec Revolving Fund Request – Movies

• Evergreen Bush Removal

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

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

• Hooper Trustees Meeting – June 6, 2024

HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS

• May 2024 Reimbursement to the Town of Walpole from the Hooper Education Fund

• May 2024 Reimbursement to the Town of Walpole from the Hooper Maintenance Fund

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

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

Saturday is the day for the big annual Yard Sale on North Main Street. Multiple households will be set up from 8-3 and Early Birds are welcome. There is also a sale at 37 Colonial Drive on the same day.

I am in the process of downsizing and have a lot of furnishings that have to go. With these other sales happening, it seemed like a good day to set up shop! So, please stop by 48 Elm Street on your way in or out of Walpole.

Thought I would put the word out early in case other folks have been thinking, “I really should have a Yard Sale.” Join us. Share the fun! I’m more than willing to add other addresses so people will know. – Lil

Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry, Chair, and Steven Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $30,937.20 dated 5/31/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,526.87.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 23, 2024: This is tabled until the next meeting for the appropriate Selectboard members are available to sign.

Committee Reports

Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• Recreation Committee Meeting – April 19, 2024

• Planning Board Meeting – May 14, 2024 (Note: there are several errors in these minutes that need to be corrected at their next meeting.)

• Library Trustees Meeting – May 14, 2024

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Current Use

Map and Lot # 003-007-002:    The original application was submitted before April 15, 2024.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the current use application for Map and Lot # 003-007-002.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Demolition Permit

2024-17, Map and Lot# 024-020-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Demolition Permit #2024-17 for Map and Lot # 024-020-000 to remove a 15’ x 15’ raised deck. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Pending Further Action:  Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Street Bridges/Culverts, Houghton Brook Bridge, and Reservoir Dam

New Business

Recycling Solar Installation Ribbon Cutting:  The ribbon cutting for the new solar installation at the Recycling Center will be Friday, June 14^th, at 3:00 PM.   Ray Boas confirmed the Clarion has the correct date which was changed at the last minute.

SWRPC Annual Meeting Invitation:   The SWRPC Annual Meeting will be Tuesday, June 11^th at the Keene Library beginning at 5:30 PM.  Ms. Mayberry will attend the SWRPC Annual Meeting.

8^th Grade Awards Night Invitation:   The 8^th Grade Awards Night will take place Tuesday, June 11^th at 6:00 PM at the Walpole Elementary School.  Both Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio are unable to attend due to prior commitments. Mr. Dalessio will be attending the Planning Board Meeting that night.

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 6:39 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Great Decisions: Monday, June 10

“Risky Science Across Borders”

Our next topic for “Great Decisions” is “Risky Science Across Borders” which explores research into atmospheric geoengineering, such as Solar Radiation Modification and other controversial solutions to the climate crisis. Our meeting will be on Monday, June 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Walpole Town Library. All are welcome to join the discussion. 

The relevant reading from the Foreign Policy Association is their article, “Risky Science Across Borders,” by Mila Rosenthal, co-founder of Planet Reimagined, a climate solutions nonprofit, and executive director of International Science Reserve at the New York Academy of Sciences. This article is available from the library upon request: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org

I also recommend Elizabeth Kolbert’s “Under a White Sky,” specifically the entertaining final section entitled “Up In the Air.”

Despite assurances, the NH Healthcare Workers for Climate Action does not have an available speaker. Therefore, we will begin with the Master Class, which lasts about 20 minutes. Those joining via Zoom should wait until 6:25 to join. If you wish to  participate on Zoom, please contact Jane Malmberg for the Zoom link: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org

Come to “Great Decisions” on Monday, June 10, at 6:00 p.m. for an open discussion on climate solutions. Atmospheric geoengineering, diamond dust in the sky, stratospheric balloons spraying chalk…who decides? What could possibly go wrong?

Sue Kibbe

And in my opinion it is really good news! We have many more days to make our book donations. Should be much easier to remember Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 than it was the limited times available last year! Thanks, Eryn. – Lil

We are excited to share some updates regarding the Friends of the Library fall book sale coming up in October . . .

This years book sale dates: last weekend of October, 26 and 27^th

This years book sale hours: Saturday 8-10 (dealers), 10-4 (public) Sunday 9-1 (public)

Details to follow. 

Book sorting starts the third Wednesday of June (6/19/24). Join us every Wednesday morning throughout the summer from 9:30 to 10:30 at the chicken coup behind The Hungry Diner. We welcome all to help with this task!

Public drop off of book donations are welcome every Wednesday during this sorting time through the summer to end of August. Those unable to make Wednesday can drop off at re-use on Saturdays.

As always, we are very grateful for all the community support of the library! Funds raised by the Friends of the Walpole Library are used to buy books and other materials and equipment, in addition to library programs.

The Memorial Day Parade starts at 11:30 AM on Monday. Those in the parade are to meet at 11:00 AM at the Unitarian Church.

The current weather forecast is for showers/rain on Monday. If the weather is too inclement, the parade will be cancelled.