Town of Walpole, New Hampshire
Meeting of the Selectboard
October 1, 2025
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair; Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
PAYROLL
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $34,435.30 dated 10/3/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,575.05. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, Payroll was approved.
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
Selectboard Meeting – September 25, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 25, 2025. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – September 25, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of September 25, 2025. The minutes will remain sealed. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved and remain sealed.
Unsealing of Portion of Selectboard Non-Public Session – Part 1 for September 17, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to unseal the 9 Academy Lane LLC portion of the Minutes of Part 1 of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of September 17, 2025. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the 9 Academy portion of the September 17, 2025 Non-Public minutes Part 1 was unsealed.
Committee Reports
Ms. Mayberry brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
- North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting Minutes – August 26, 2025
- North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting Minutes – September 9, 2025
Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.
Old Business
CCI Authorization Release Form: Because the Town is moving forward with a VOIP phone system, the chair can sign the release form. Arcomm is working on a revised quote to include multiple Town departments. Ms. Mayberry moved to have the Chair sign the CCI Authorization Release Form allowing Arcomm to access phone history. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion carried, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.
Reservoir Dam Online Meeting: An online meeting is set for Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM. Steve Dalessio and John Peska plan to attend for Walpole. Fuss & O’Neill and DES will also attend.
New Business
NH Association of Assessing Officials Ballot: Ms. Vose moved to vote for selected candidates. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. Mr. Dalessio signed the form.
Two Registered Notices for Groundwater Management Permit: Once the notice forms are signed, they will be sent to the Registry of Deeds to be registered. Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the two notices for the Groundwater Management permit. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the forms were signed.
Use of Whitcomb Area Parking Lot: The Walpole School has asked to use the Whitcomb Area Parking lot for the Touch a Truck event on Saturday, October 4th, which is part of the Fall Festival. Ms. Vose moved to approve use of the parking lot for Touch a Truck. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Education Tax Warrant: The Education Tax Warrant for 2026 will be applied to next year’s overall property tax rate. It will be $1.03 per thousand. Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the 2026 Education Tax Warrant received from the State for $1.03 per thousand, down from $1.21 per thousand. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the forms signed.
Fall Mountain Regional School District Leadership Update: FMRSD is moving to a leadership team model instead of a superintendent. Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the letter informing the Town of the change.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c)
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c) at 6:57 PM. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:13 PM.
Ms. Vose moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Hooper Trustees
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:13 PM. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:27 PM.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the October 9, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)
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