The Walpolean

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry; Steve Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

Others Present: Ray Boas

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair, Steve Dalessio, Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration,and Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary. Mrs. Pschirrer commented that Ms. Mayberry would be late for this meeting. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Traffic Study for Dunkin Donuts: Mr. Boas reflected on a recent Walpole Planning Board meeting. He believed there is grave concern over vehicular problems on a section of Route 12 where the proposed Dunkin is to be built. Mr. Boas stated he visited the Town Hall yesterday and reviewed documentation concerning speed limits within the Town. He pointed to possible errors in a traffic study, as well as requested that the Town pursue doing their own traffic study for this section of Route 12. Mr. Dalessio advised Mr. Boas to speak to Jeff Miller, Chair of the Planning Board. Mrs. Pschirrer said that this matter is within the responsibility of the Planning Board. Mr. Dalessio added that the Town can administer the traffic study, but the payment of the study should be the applicant’s responsibility and not the Town’s. Mr. Dalessio commented that the Southwest Region Planning Commission (SWRPC) may have useful information regarding this matter. 

Ms. Mayberry joined the meeting at 6:47 PM.

PAYROLL: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $31,503.56 dated 10/13/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,523.28. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING– October 4, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – October 4, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of October 4, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes will remain sealed. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

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

• Recreation Committee Meeting – August 9, 2023

• Planning Board Workshop – September 26, 2023

• Conservation Commission Meeting – October 2, 2023

• North Walpole Village District Commissioner Meeting – October 3, 2023

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

ABATEMENTS:

Map and Lot# 003-082-CL8: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the property tax abatement for Map and Lot# 003-082-CL8. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 003-082-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the property tax abatement for Map and Lot# 003-082-000. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Walpole Foundation Request: Mr. Dalessio motioned to accept a letter from the Walpole Foundation. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Rec. Revolving Fund Request: Ms. Mayberry motioned to approve an expense request from the Recreation Revolving Fund of $1,089.38 for the fall soccer jerseys. The sponsors should reimburse most of this amount. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

Rec. Revolving Fund Request: Ms. Mayberry motioned to approve an expense request from the Recreation Revolving Fund of $340 to purchase fans for Age in Motion. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public meeting at 6:56 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The public meeting reconvened at 7:31 PM. 

Ms. Mayberry moved to seal the non-public minutes. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

The Advance Directives presentation is on OCTOBER 20TH. That is this Friday. Please excuse the headline. – Lil

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This Friday, October 20, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm, Lucy McVittyWeber, our NH State Representative and former Vermont ElderLaw attorney, will be presenting an information session on ‘Advanced Directives– Why You Need Them and How to Get Them’.  The talk will be free and open to the public at the Walpole Library Community Room. 

This talk is not just for seniors but for anyone who wants to be sure their wishes are known in times of emergency or end of life. Lucy will be handing out packets to everyone who attends, which include information and actual forms that can be filled out.

This is the second in a series of informational sessions for seniors or their families by River Valley Seniors at Home, a non-profit membership organization whose goal it is to help keep seniors in their homes longer.  

For more information, call Tara Sad at 603-756-4861

Yes, time again for your submissions, now for the November CLARION. Deadline is 5PM (Walpole Time) Sunday, October 22. Early submissions are always better to aid us in preparing a pleasing publication for your enjoyment. Please note that the 22nd is a Sunday – it would be great if you could email your submissions by Friday the 20th before you go into “weekend mode,” that will help us finish the layout over the weekend. I anticipate the issue will be full by Friday night. Submission guidelines, and contact email are on the CLARION website. Remember, this is “your community resource” to share information about your group – its activities and events residents will enjoy attending. And, having a nice mix of articles for readers, I welcome “feel good” news of past local events, stories and accomplishments to share. All subject to space, of course, space that is made possible by the CLARION’s supporting advertisers. We all owe them a big “thank you.” If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, I welcome your inquiries, so please do get in touch with me. Advertising information and contact information is on the CLARION website. Thank you, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

Improvements are currently being made to the drainage at several spots along the Cheshire

Rail Trail in Walpole. For the next few weeks, equipment will be working along the rail trail–

digging, hauling and spreading dirt and gravel to open up drainage ditches or fill in low spots on

the trail surface.

Work will take place on the rail trail between River Road and Halls Crossing Road; between

Blackjack Crossing Road and the Route 12 underpass area; and in the area just north of the

Veterinary Hospital.

PLEASE USE CAUTION IF YOU TRAVEL ON THE RAIL TRAIL NEAR THE WORK AREAS.

The rail trail will not be closed, but trail users may experience delays and difficulty passing

through active trail work areas. Please follow any instructions from the trail workers.

Hikers may wish to use this opportunity to explore other trails in Walpole, including those at Mill

Pond, Fanny Mason Forest, High Blue and the rail trail north of Route 123. Maps for these trails

are available on the Walpole Conservation Commission website and in Town Hall.

The rail trail improvements are being funded primarily by a Recreational Trails Program grant,

with matching funds provided via the Walpole Conservation Commission.

We will let you know when the project is completed. We hope you will enjoy the drier rail trail

surfaces!

Wendy and Will Grossman

Walpole Trail Committee

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Hello all: For those that are not news readers, please keep in mind that there is a nationwide test of the emergency alert systems tomorrow. To offset any anxious moments for some that were unaware of the test, this email is being sent.

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WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.

The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.

The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the seventh nationwide EAS test.

FEMA and the FCC are coordinating with EAS participants, wireless providers, emergency managers and other stakeholders in preparation for this national test to minimize confusion and to maximize the public safety value of the test.

The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11. 

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Do not hesitate to share this information with others.

Sarah

Sarah Downing

Manager of Administration

Town of Walpole, NH

34 Elm Street

PO Box 729

Walpole, NH  03608-0729