Keeping the community up to date on community topics
if this looks familiar, it’s because it your annual reminder from the Cemetery Trustees. – Lil
Public Notice from the Walpole Cemetery Trustees
Per Walpole Cemetery By-Laws, all all floral displays, pots must be removed from the Cemeteries by November 1st. Please be respectful and help maintain the beauty of our Cemeteries.
Thanks from the Cemetery Trustees.
THE WALPOLE UNITARIAN CHURCH WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL HARVEST FOOD SALE OUTSIDE THE POST OFFICE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, FROM 9:00 TO 11:15 A.M. COME AND GET SOME OF OUR DELICIOUS HOMEMADE ITEMS, BOTH SWEET AND SAVORY. BUY SOMETHING TO TAKE HOME FOR SUPPER, OR SOMETHING FOR THE FREEZER. LOOK FOR PIES, QUICHES, CASSEROLES, BREADS, COOKIES AND MORE. COME EARLY FOR BEST CHOICES!
THE BAKE SALE WILL HELP FUND REPAIRS TO OUR TOWER CLOCK AND BELL.
As part of the update of the Regional Transportation Plan, Southwest Connects, SWRPC will host a virtual, public meeting on Wednesday October 26, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. focused on the NH 12 North Corridor. NH Route 12 is the principal highway on this corridor, connecting Keene and Walpole. The NH 12 North Corridor also includes NH Routes 63, 12A, 123 and other non-numbered State routes located in Keene, Walpole, Westmoreland, Surry, and Alstead. During the meeting SWRPC staff will share information about safety, demographics, transportation options, infrastructure, and more. In addition, SWRPC will encourage public participation at this meeting by facilitating short discussions about transportation-related safety, equity, infrastructure, and more. Members of the general public are encouraged to attend and provide comments, especially residents of the five Towns that comprise this corridor and those who travel on this corridor regularly. All comments provided will be considered as part of the update to the Regional Transportation Plan. For additional information about this meeting, visitwww.swrpc.org/12N or contact Lisa Murphy or Andrew Smeltz of SWRPC staff by phone at (603) 357-0557.
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 861 1969 4313 Passcode: 699089
We also have a transportation survey. We encourage anyone to take this survey regardless if they plan to attend.
Selectboard Present:Steven Dalessio, Chair; Peggy L. Pschirrer; Cheryl Mayberry
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this meeting of the Selectboard to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.There were no members of the public present.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $69,634.31 for checks issued October 7, 2022. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
PAYROLL:
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending October 1, 2022, in the amount of $32,470.87dated October 7, 2022, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $5,887.44. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 29, 2022: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 29, 2022, as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – September 29, 2022: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 29, 2022, as submitted. These Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Pending Further Actions: Generators, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood,School and Union Streets Drainage Project, Letter to Jon MacClaren:
Reservoir Dam: A letter regarding funding is expected from NH DES Dam Bureau per Mr. Dalessio.
Houghton Brook Bridge: Mr. Dalessio stated that the requests for bids are being sent out this week. Mr. Mike Rau, the Road Agent, is sending the RFB to three different contractors.
Northern Border Grant: Mrs. Pschirrer said that the Power Committee had been in touch with the Northern BorderRegional Commission which has agreed to meet with the committee. Grant funds are available. The inquiry was for 3-phase power funding.
Walpole Power Committee Solar Project: Ms. Mayberry commented that that Selectboard and Power Committee are exploring all options. Mr. Ben Hoy is to meet with the Power Committee.
Town Hall Painting: Another quote for painting the exterior of the Town Hall is being requested from Vanguard. The scaffolding contractor also offers painting services.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mrs. Robin Sanctuary enters the meeting.
Building Permit Questions for Map and Lot# 008-008-001: Mrs. Sanctuary said this lot has a little red house on lower Old Keene Road. Mrs. Pschirrer asked what was the name was of the nearby road? Mrs. Sanctuary stated it was Hooper Road. The current home is to be taken down and a new house to be constructed. A new foundation will be needed. Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there was evidence if the old gas tanks had been removed. Mrs. Sanctuary said she did not have this evidence. There could be one tank remaining. Mrs. Pschirrer recommended having an environmental assessment of the land. The State has petroleum funds available. Mr. Dalessio asked if it would remain a one bedroom/bathroom home. Mrs. Sanctuary said yes. Mrs. Sanctuary said that the other issue is that the new home will be only 45 feet from Old Keene Road. Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer said that Mrs. Sanctuary is to contact Ernie Vose, the Zoning Coordinator since the setback requirement was not being met. Mr. Dalessio confirmed that a building permit is needed.
States Office of Highway Safety Grant: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to sign the Highway Safety Grant with the chair signing for single signature pages. This is federal funding for local police departments. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Letter of Interest for Walpole Conservation Committee: Mrs. Wendy Grossman sent a letter of interest to fill an open alternate slot. Ms. Samantha Loch has resigned since she has moved to Massachusetts. Per Mrs. Pschirrer, the Conservation Commission endorsed the appointment. Mr. Dalessio moved to appoint Wendy Grossman as an alternate on the Conservation Commission. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Notification of Poll Locations: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to sign the notices for poll locations for the Nov. 8th election. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. The Town Clerk will post the signed notices.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. Mr. Dalessio asked if there was any additional discussion. There was none. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Downing, Recording Secretary Pro Tempore
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair; Peggy L. Pschirrer; Cheryl Mayberry
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this meeting of the Selectboard to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. There was one member of the public in attendance, Janet Clough.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (c) Reputations and (e) Legal. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:48 PM.
Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 29, 2022, will be sealed. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $40,399.45 for checks issued September 30, 2022. This includes a payment in the amount of $21,022 to Bill Hatt Carpentry. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
PAYROLL:
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending September 24, 2022, in the amount of $33,473.29 dated September 30, 2022, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $6,368.65. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessioin favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC MEETING – September 20,2022: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Infrastructure meeting of September 20, 2022, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved. Ms. Mayberry abstained since she was not present.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 22, 2022: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 22, 2022, as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – September 22, 2022: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 22, 2022, as submitted. These Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee reports:
• North Walpole Village Commissioners’ Meeting – August 30, 2022
• North Walpole Village Commissioners’ Meeting – September 13, 2022
• Library Trustees Meeting – September 20, 2022
• Zoning Board of Adjustment – September 21, 2022
TIMBER INTENTS:
MAP and LOT# 002-013-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Intent to Cut for the owner(s) of Map and Lot#002-013-000. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
MAP and LOT#s 002-009-000 and 005-036-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Intent to Cut for the owner(s) of Map and Lot#s 002-009-000 and 005-036-000. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
BUILDING AND DEMOLITION PERMIT
Demolition Permit# 2022-42, MAP and LOT# 003-043-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Demolition Permit No. 2022-42for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #003-043-000 to remove a 10’ x 12’ deck, 20’ x 24’ paved driveway and a 15’ x 20’ brick patio”. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Building Permit# 2022-43 MAP and LOT# 004-044-002: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2022-43 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #004-044-002 to add a 34’ x 30’ roof mount solar array to a detached garage roof”. Secosnded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Pending Further Actions: Generators, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood,School and Union Streets Drainage Project, Letter to Jon MacClaren:
Trees on the Common: Two trees on the west side of the Common are to cut down at no cost to the Town by Asplundh on behalf of Liberty Utilities. The logs, which Asplundh does not remove, will be picked up by the Highway Department. The remaining stumps will be ground down in the near future.
Town Hall Roofing Project Update: Scaffolding to be installed next week. Town Hall neighbor to the west, Mr. Willard, has agreed to allow one side of the scaffolding to rest on the edge of his property.
Reservoir Dam: An email from the NH DES arrived on 9/28/22. A call with Emily Szmit of the Dam Bureau to discuss the offer letter and final application form is to be scheduled.
NEW BUSINESS:
MS-1: Summary of Inventory Evaluation: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve to sign the MS-1 Summary of Inventory Evaluation. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot# 008-015-007, BTLA 2021 Abatement Appeal Settlement Agreement: Ms. Mayberry moved for the chair to sign the BTLA 2021 Abatement Appeal Settlement Agreement form. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrers. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot# 008-015-007, Notice of Property Tax Refund: Ms. Mayberry moved to sign the Notice of Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot# 008-015-007 for $1,592.08. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Employee Training Event and HealthTrust Insurance Presentation: The Selectboard agreed that employees will complete the Harassment Awareness Training online module through Primex. They also agreed to a video presentation by HealthTrust regarding employee health and wellness benefits.
Christmas Luncheon for Employees: The Selectboard agreed that a lasagna lunch for employees could be hosted in December. Budgeted funds are available. Several volunteer cooks will create pans of lasanga.
HeathTrust Return of Surplus Notification: There will be no surplus this year.
Scarecrows on the Gazebo: The Selectboard gave permission to Pinnacle View 4-H to place scarecrows on the gazebo. The North Walpole Park has a scarecrow display too.
2023 Planning and Land Use Regulations Manual Order Form: Each Selectboard member would like a new manual.
NH Association of Assessing Officials Ballot: Mrs. Pschirrer moved for the chair to complete and sign the NH Association of Assessing Officials Ballot. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
NH DES Notice for High Tension Line Pole Inspection and Treatment: Timber matts will be placed if needed. The authorization is active through 9/7/2023.
Recycling Articles for the Clarion: Ms. Mayberry stated that Mr. Hoy had been approached by the NRRA to reprint Mr. Hoy’s October Clarion article. Selectboard has requested that they be able to proofread all public notices or submissions before being sent out to the public.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. Mr. Dalessio asked if there was any additional discussion. There was none. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Downing, Recording Secretary Pro Tempore
SAVE THESE DATES
Scouting For Food
Sponsored By : Walpole Cub Scout Pack 299
&
Walpole Boy Scout Troop 299
Dates : Saturday November 5th, 2022 from 9 to12
We will be at the following locations handing out information tags:
Shaw’s
Tractor Supply
Walpole Post Office
Walpole Recycling Center
Saturday November 12th,2022 from 9 to 12
We will be collecting food donations and monetary donations on this date at the above locations.
If people can’t come on Saturday November 12th we will also take food and monetary donations on November 5th.
All donations go directly to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf .
Members Present: Alicia Flammia, John Peska, France Menk, Peter Palmiotto, Laura Hayes, Steven Dumont
Members Absent: Lew Shelley
Alternates Present: Kara Dexter
Visitors Present: Kelli Wilson, Wendy and Will Grossman, Peggy Pschirrer and Cheryl Mayberry (Selectboard liaisons), Jean Kobeski (Recording Secretary)
Call to Order: Alicia called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in Town Hall. This meeting was
recorded.
Review and Approval of Minutes: Peter asked that, in the fourth paragraph under the Gateway Update of the September 12 minutes, the last sentence be amended to read: Alicia said as soon as there is signage, Surepack, and a split rail fence, the gate will be unlocked (rather than left open). John moved to accept the amended September 12 minutes. Steven seconded, and all voted to approve the minutes.
Public Business
Report from the Chair: Alicia reported that she sent an email to the Selectboard requesting a line item on the 2023 budget for the Rail Trail.
Alicia received an email from Samantha stating she is stepping down from her Alternate position on the Commission. Alicia will forward the email to the Selectboard. There is now an open position available for an alternate.
Treasury Report : Mason Expendable $448,075.62
Mason Non-Expendable. $18,905.61
Alicia will forward the rest of the report to Jean when she receives the figures from Rich.
Correspondences: Alicia received a copy of Supply Line from NH DES, which she passed along to the group. She received two letters, one related to a Utility Permit by Notification and the other a Forestry Permit by Notification in N. Walpole.
New Business: None at this time
Old Business
Hooper Forest: Alicia has not yet heard from Alex Barrett regarding a contractor to do the logging. She said she will contact him if she hasn’t heard anything by the end of the week
Commission Website: Kelli Wilson attended the meeting to show the Commission the mock-up website that she has put together. She showed and described the various features she has created, especially the feature that enables commissioners to make comments. She has asked everyone to review the website and send comments by the next meeting. She receives an email alert every time someone posts a comment. She also said commissioners can email their comments directly to her, if they prefer.
Kelli would like 2-3 commissioners to work with her on the website. She will train them how to use Word Press to change content, add events, post pictures, and upload trail maps.
Wendy said trail committee members might also like to preview the site and make comments, but they don’t have logins like the commissioners do. Steven has a list of trail committee members and can send those to Kelli.
Wendy asked if the Town web page will have a link to the commission’s website. Kelli said she will talk to Sarah Downing about creating one with good visibility.
France offered to take a new group picture of the commissioners for the website.
Peter asked about expenses so they can budget for this website. Kelli answered that the cost of the domain name and hosting would be about $100/year. Kelli will find out the exact amount and email it to Alicia.
There was a discussion about including pictures and information about the easement properties, but Laura stressed that they can legally only include ones they own (unless they get permission of the property owners). Alicia said that gathering such information could be a good task for interns. They could go through the conservation files to find it.
Kelli distributed hard copies of directions for making comments on the website. Alicia stated she thinks the trail committee should take on the page describing the trails, writing the content. Kelli offered to help. France asked for deadlines. Steven suggested, and Kelli agreed, that comments on the website as it stands and ideas for additional content should be made by the November 7 meeting. Kelli said she would email Alicia and Steven a list of tasks that should be completed that could be delegated or voluntarily done.
Gateway Update: John will talk to Mark Houghton about the Surepack by the next meeting.
There was a brief discussion about the possibility of a rapid change in water level and the decision was made to post a warning about this both on the kiosk and at the turnaround.
Other Business
Trail Subcommittee Report: Steven reported that Lew purchased the brush clearer. He also said that a few people are going to do a trail clean-up at Fanny Mason this weekend.
Steven said he wants to make a work plan for the year at the next trail subcommittee meeting.
Easement Monitoring: Alicia sent an email to the subcommittee, including Laura, John, and Peter, (and Alicia) about meeting this month to make plans to complete a few easements this year. Steven suggested having an explanation of what a conservation easement is on the website. France suggested interviewing property owners to tell the the story of what they are doing with their land.
Reservoir Dam: No update, though John learned from Steve Dalessio that there is 5 million dollars in grant money available from the state for dam repair. Walpole has submitted a grant application for some of that money.
Other
3 interesting facts:
At the November meeting the budget will be discussed. Cheryl reminded Alicia that the budget needs to be in by the Selectboard budget meeting in December.
Alicia adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
The next meeting will be on Monday, November 7, 2022.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jean Kobeski, Recording Secretary ** These minutes are in draft form until approved at the November meeting.
The Walpolean 
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