The Walpolean

I’ve been asked to clarify that The Walpole Foundation is purchasing the Walpole Village School property, not the school itself. – Lil

Saturday, March 11, 5:30 p.m.

(this is the REAL date. We mistakenly submitted March 25^th to the Clarion)

ALL ARE WELCOME!

First Congregational Church of Walpole, UCC

Bring a main dish, dessert, or side. 

We will provide beverages. 

A freewill offering for WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN’s efforts in Ukraine, Turkey, and elsewhere will be collected at the potluck.

For more information: 603-756-4075 or www.walpolenhucc.org    

As a former Board Member, Treasurer, and Teacher at the Walpole Village School, to say nothing about being a senior citizen, I can’t begin to express how happy this news makes me! – Lil

The Walpole Village School and the Walpole Foundation happily annoince that effective February 28, 2023, the Walpole Village School property has been purchased by The Walpole Foundation.  The Walpole Village School will continue its current operation as usual with a lease held by the Walpole Foundation. 

The Walpole Village School, a not-for-profit operation, has been in operation at various locations since 1974.  As has been the case for all of its existence, the Walpole Village School relies heavily on the community it serves for support.  Much of this is received through donations, participation in events such as the Pancake Breakfast and other contributions.  The Walpole Village School will continue to serve the community and looks forward to the continued support from all whom it serves.

The Walpole Foundation will build the Village School a new energy efficient building with a Community Room.  Both Boards of Directors will cooperate in planning that new school structure.

Long term plans include senior, handicapped accessible rental housing on the same property demonstrating the mutual benefits for both seniors and young children.   

The Walpole Foundation is a not-for-profit organization and now owns ten residential and commercial properties in the Town of Walpole.  It pays property taxes on all of its properties.

Present: Chair Jeff Miller, Clerk Jason Perron, Jeff Harrington, Joanna Andros, Select Board Representative Steve Dalessio, Alternate Travis Adams. 

Facilitator: Lisa Murphy, Senior Planner Southwest Regional Planning Commission.

Topic: Master Plan Chapter – Natural Features. This is a new chapter being added to the Master Plan.

Ms. Murphy presented several maps about Walpole’s natural features and four pages of definitions and explanations about the maps. Those pages also included pie charts classifications by acres.

The maps were titled: 

​Steep Slopes

​Soil Classification – 5 maps – gravel, road fill, topsoil, farmland and sand

​Water Resources and water bodies including aquifers

​Wetlands

​Topographic map including insets of North Walpole and the Village

​Shaded Relief Areas

​Wildlife Action Plan – 2 maps – Habitat Land Cover and Highest Ranked Habitat by Ecological ​Condition

Suggestions to Ms. Murphy were make the definitions and refine the legends. Legends are on a map listing and explaining the symbols. 

Ms. Murphy will be back on the 4^th Tuesday of April or May with the finished product.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

WPB Recording Secretary

Walpole Planning Board

Walpole, NH

The Planning Board feels there needs to be some clarification on the recently posted Town Warrant Articles for the upcoming Town vote and meeting regarding Article 3, a proposed zoning amendment by petition regarding formula businesses.

After a public hearing in January, the Planning Board voted to Not recommend this zoning amendment.

The Women of Walpole will be meeting Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30pm (this is one of our two evening meetings during the year).
Location:  Traditions Real Estate Office, 73 Main Street, Walpole, NH
Hosted by: Robyn Sanctuary

Our guest speaker for this month’s program is Don Caruso, CEO of Cheshire Medical Center who will be presenting information on the status of health care in our community.  Members will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about taking care of our health.