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Please review the links below for more information about a recall of infant formula due to potential bacterial contamination. Providers should check to ensure they are not distributing recalled infant formula, and report any Cronobacter infections that occur in infants to the NH Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) at 603-271-4496. 

Abbott Recall Notice

FDA Investigation Announcement

CDC Information on Cronobacter Infection and Infants

Distributed by the NH Health Alert Network
DHHS.Health.Alert@dhhs.nh.gov
February 19, 2022 Time 1330 (1:30PM EDT)
NH-HAN 20220219 – Advisory 

Thank you,
New Hampshire Health Alert Network

Starting at 6:30 PM on Zoom

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $558,775.76 for checks issued 2/18/2022

PAYROLL

• Payroll Register totaling $30,632.62 dated 2/18/22 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,164.49

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

• Public Hearing 2022 Annual Budget – February 9, 2022
• Selectboard Meeting – February 9, 2022
• Non-Public Session Selectboard Minutes – February 9, 2022
• Selectboard Meeting – February 11, 2022
• Non-Public Session Selectboard Minutes – February 11, 2022

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• North Walpole Village District Commissioners Meeting – January 25, 2022
• Conservation Commission Meeting – February 7, 2022
• Planning Board Meeting – February 8, 2022
• Library Trustees Meeting – February 8, 2022

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT

Map and Lot# 020-039-000

SOLAR ENERGY EXEMPTION

Map and Lot# 005-065-000

BUILDING PERMITS

2022-05 Building Permit, Map and Lot# 019-009-00000

OLD BUSINES

• Streetlight Conversion Project

Pending Further Actions

Wastewater Line under the Vilas Bridge, Generators, Wooden Chairs in the Town Hall, Trees on the Common, Walpole Players Posters, Reservoir Dam, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood

NEW BUSINESS

• Appointment Notice to Conservation Commission
• Appointment Notice to Recreation Committee
• Forest Fire Warden Appointment Form
• Aerial Photographs in Town Hall Basement

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

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

SELECTBOARD MEETING – continued

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

Dear Library Community,

Some good news about library programs.  Beginning in March, we will again offer in-person library programming for all ages.  This decision was made in response to the drop in numbers of cases of Covid-19 after the surge of the past few months.  In order to provide a safe space for all, masks will continue to be required in the library for all visitors ages 2 and up until further notice.  

We continue to offer curbside service or our home delivery service if coming into the library is not feasible. 

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Jane Malmberg
Library Director
603-756-9806
jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org

Walpole Grange #125 will be hosting its annual Meet the Candidates Night for candidates for Walpole municipal and Fall Mountain Regional School District offices on Monday February 21 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be conducted entirely as a ZOOM conference meeting. There will be no in person site for this event.

This is not a debate. It is an opportunity for candidates for public office at this year’s election to introduce themselves and take a limited number of questions from the voters. Each candidate will be given two minutes to introduce themselves to the voters and explain why they are seeking their respective office. Once all candidates for similar office have spoken, the moderator will ask for questions from the voters to be addressed to all the candidates for that office. Each candidate will be given 1 minute to respond.

Candidates will generally be called on in the order that their offices and names appear on the ballot, but every attempt will be made to accommodate any candidate who has a schedule conflict and must leave early or arrive late. Fall Mountain Regional School District candidates will go first, followed by the Walpole municipal office candidates.

Questions or comments about this event may be directed to Leroy Watson, Vice President , Walpole Grange #125. (603) 903 9012 (cell) or lawatsonjd@aol.com

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Present (By roll call attendance):  Amy Howard (Chair), Kathy Nerrie (Treasurer), Gail LaHaise, Susan Johnson, Tim Lester, Sarah Mann, Erin Bowen, Jean Kobeski (Recording Secretary), Jane Malmberg (Library Director), Peggy Pschirrer (Selectboard Liaison)

Members Absent:  Bill Ranauro

Call to Order:  Amy called the meeting to order by roll call at 4:33 via Zoom. This meeting was recorded.

Amy welcomed Erin Bowen to the Board and gave Erin the opportunity to introduce herself.

Approval of Minutes:  Gail moved to accept the January 11, 2022 minutes as written.  Tim seconded, and all voted in favor.  The motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report:  Kathy sent a copy of the Treasurer’s Report to the Board for review prior to this meeting. 

Bills:  Jane noted an error that she will correct.  In Subtotals, Programs shows an expenditure of $527.92. Children’s books were inadvertently combined with Programs. The bulk of that subtotal is for children’s books.

In reference to bills, Susan asked how we share a magazine subscription with Plainfield.  Jane said they get the full amount, then send half of the copies by van to Walpole.

Amy moved to approve the December Treasurer’s Report and Bills (which was not done in January). Gail seconded. All voted to approve.  With Jane’s correction to the January bills, Amy moved to accept the January Treasurer’s Report and Bills.  All voted to approve.

Old Business

Logo/Branding:  Amy stated the committee has met twice and made good headway.  Jane said there is nothing official to report yet, but at some point they would like Board input on what they think of when they think about the library and the town.  Sarah suggested waiting until the committee has completed a cohesive survey that the Board can pilot. She feels it can be done digitally before the next meeting so the committee can compile the feedback and present it in March.

Sarah said another topic to discuss is the Board’s comfort level with exploring naming options. Right now the library is known as the Walpole Town Library, the umbrella name for the Walpole/North Walpole Library system.  We also use Bridge Memorial Library for the main town library and North Walpole Library for the branch.  Sarah asked if we are open to changing the name to encompass both. 

Amy said the main library is named Bridge Memorial Library for its benefactors, the Bridge Family.  Jean stated it is important to keep this name because of its historic significance.  Our library is listed on the NH Registry of Historic Places as Bridge Memorial Library.  Susan agreed this is important and we should be mindful of how the community feels about this. The survey of patrons will be helpful.  She stated we don’t want whatever we come up with to be detrimental to the end result.

Peggy said when she hears “Walpole Town Library” she calls up an image of the Bridge Library, as most do.  Her question to the Board was, how do we call up an image of the North Walpole Library?  All agree that it is important to find a way to incorporate N. Walpole in the branding. Kathy suggested naming the umbrella system the Walpole Town Libraries.  Jane and Sarah said the committee will continue to research other libraries so they can give the Board examples. 

Sarah stated the committee should be able to send a copy of the survey to Board members to pilot prior to next month’s meeting. No decisions need to made at this time.

Signage:  Amy suggested waiting to make a decision about the sign until the new logo (if there is one) has been established. Tim said that it may not be necessary; a logo could be added to the top of the sign later. He said a two-door sign, depending on size, will range from between $840 and $1200. It should be installed as soon as the weather is conducive;  the current sign is chipping and should be replaced as soon as we can. Susan asked if the sign Tim is thinking of has the name of the library on it. It does not. That could be added with the removable letters that come with the sign.

Jane contacted the Zoning Board about our sign and sent examples of what we are looking at.  They asked her to come to next week’s meeting to discuss this sign and answer questions. Jane also talked to Justin Cassarino at the Walpole School about the sign that was purchased to honor Sam Jacobs.  He said theirs was made by Keene Signworx, and the company is good to work with.  Jane also spoke to some other libraries that have similar signs, and they, too, were made by Keene Signworx, a company they all recommended.

Jane thought it might be good to work with a local company so we can see the sign as it is being made.  Kathy stated we would be working with Peter Poanessa, who also made the new sign at Hooper Institute.  He could make a nice wooden sign with a logo to which you might be able to attach the windows with removable messages.  Peggy asked what the library’s budget is.  Wooden signs are expensive. 

Tim reported that a 4’x5’ sign from his source would cost $1200.  Jane said we cannot have a sign larger than what we now have.  Tim responded by asking Peggy if we could ask the Zoning Board for a variance.  She said yes, depending on the size you are requesting.  They have various sizes listed within the ordinance.  Jane said she would ask the Zoning Board about that.  Peggy suggested looking on the town website prior to the meeting under documents. You will find the ordinance in there.

Erin said she will be attending a Walpole PTG meeting soon, so she can ask the price of the Walpole School sign.

New Business

Jane sent the Zoom link to the town budget meeting to Board members.  Amy and Jane will attend.  Jane said it would be good to have someone there who could answer questions about the chimney.  Peggy pointed out that this is an informational meeting;  voting on the budget will take place March 12.

Peggy reminded the group that the school district deliberative session would take place on Thursday.  That is an important meeting because school budget, which is going up considerably, will be discussed. That is also where Warrant #10 will be discussed, the article pertaining to the storage of teaching materials in local libraries.  After a brief discussion Sarah volunteered to craft a letter (for the Clarion) making a motion to vote this article down. She said she would have it ready tomorrow and send it to Amy. Amy stated that anyone uncomfortable with this decision could talk with Amy privately about it.

Door and Chimney:  Gail asked if someone who would be able to answer questions about the chimney and door could attend Town Meeting in response to the the library warrant article.  She fears someone may ask why it wasn’t taken care of during the renovation. Amy said she would be able to speak to it;  she said she could talk to Carole Cramer to get more information. A brief discussion about the problem was held.  Kathy said the problem centers around the old chimney, and this problem is not a result of shoddy construction.

Amy said the door issue is a no brainer. The age of the door and locking issues make it necessary to replace.  Susan asked who decides which estimate is selected.  Gail responded that the Board decides.  Even though the town is paying for it, the Board is responsible for taking care of the library.  Peggy responded by saying the Selectboard would be happy to let the Board choose our contractor, as long as we stay within the amount of the warrant article.  Gail said she would like to wait to see if Mark McGill could give us a rendering of his door proposal.

Jane stated we do not have to install an automatic door opener.  Gail asked if it is something we could add at a later date. Jane thinks we could but will ask for a definite answer.  We should be ready to take a vote after Town Meeting to see if the warrant article passes. Peggy said we could choose our contractor beforehand, and after Town Meeting, if the article passes, a check for the deposit could be cut.

Jean asked why Barry wasn’t approached about the door.  Kathy actually discussed the door with Barry.  She said this is not work he does; he is in construction.  If we gave him the job, he would hire someone to build the door.

Operations: Jane is thinking of resuming in-person programs in the library in March.

Jane attended a North Walpole Commissioners’ meeting and communication issues were worked out.

Buildings and Grounds: At the Commissioners’ meeting Jane said she got permission to paint the bench in front of the library.  We have the paint and Brad will do the painting as soon as weather permits.

Other Business:  Amy pointed out that the second Tuesday next month is March 8, voting day. She suggested changing the meeting date to the next week.  All agreed that March 14 would work.

Susan asked if the employee background check information that Jane sent to the Board should be discussed today.  Jane said she wants to get more information before we discuss it.

Adjournment:

The next meeting will be Monday, March 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jean Kobeski, Recording Secretary ** These minutes are in draft form until approved at the March 14, 2022 meeting.

Members Present: Alicia Flammia (Chair), John Peska, France Menk, Peter Palmiotto, Lewis Shelley, Steven Dumont

Members Absent:  Laura Hayes

Alternates Present: Kara Dexter

Visitors Present:  Cheryl Mayberry (Selectboard Liaison), Will and Wendy Grossman, Jean Kobeski (Recording Secretary)

Call to Order:  Alicia called the meeting to order at 7:15 via Zoom.  This meeting was being recorded. 

Review and Approval of Minutes:  Steven moved to accept the January 3 minutes as written.  John seconded, and by a roll call, all voted to accept the January 3 minutes.

Public Business

Correspondences:  Alicia reported that the Selectboard received a letter from Samantha Locke stating her interest in becoming an alternate on the Walpole Conservation Commission.  Alicia outlined her memberships in local environmental organizations and endorsed Samantha for the Commission. Steven said she would be a great addition. Cheryl asked if her letter of interest was directed to the Commission;  Alicia said it was addressed to the Selectboard. Alicia will notify Sarah Downing of the Conservation Commission’s endorsement so this position can be approved by the Selectboard.

Wendy asked how the Commission advertises vacancies for alternates in this organization.   Alicia said Sarah Downing sends notices to the Clarion and other local publications when there are openings.  Cheryl stated openings are posted in the Town Report, and they are discussed in Commission meetings.

Alicia received a statement from The NH Charitable Foundation regarding the Hubbard Fund check for $11,515.48.

The Commission received a letter from the Wildlife Heritage Foundation, a fundraising arm for NH Fish and Game.  It requested money.  Alicia stated the Commission has never been a member of this organization.

The commission received two items from the Monadnock Conservancy.  First, in addition to a request for money, they announced the completion of a new park in Winchester, the Winchester Learning Center Community Nature Park with a variety of children’s activities.  Lew stated he worked on this project.

The Conservancy sent the electronic Landowner Questionnaire to be filled out. Alicia tabled discussion of this until easement monitoring was discussed later in the meeting. 

Treasury Report:  Mason Non-Expendable Trust:  $20,296.26

                                       Mason Expendable Trust:  $477,650.93

Alicia did not have other balances tonight:  she will email them when she receives them from the new town treasurer.

New Business

Aerial Photos in the Basement:  Vicki Gohl inquired about the aerial photos of the town, which are behind the Commission’s file cabinet. She asked the Commission’s permission to frame and hang them, if they belong to the organization. No one at the meeting knew who owned them, so they are available.  Lew suggested they might be out of date, but Alicia stated they are historical maps. No one at the meeting knows who owns the maps, so Alicia will pass that on to Vicki.

Old Business

Walpole Gateway Action Plan: Peter emailed  a copy of his action plan for the gateway to the membership prior to this meeting.  He stated the document is written as an action plan, which could then evolve into the management plan with input from the members. The goal is to make decisions now so they can get folks down there in the spring. He said what he wrote is his opinion based on what has been discussed in meetings thus far.

This document is in draft form.

The focus of the discussion tonight was parking.  Peter asked if they wanted a delineated parking area.  He suggested doing it in one of three ways:

            1.  Mow an area to delineate parking spaces.

            2.  Mow the area and border it with a split rail fence.

            3.  Delineate a parking area by putting down Surepak – no fence needed

In addition, where should the parking area be located, and how big should it be?

Peter suggested locating the parking area in one of three places:

            1.  South of the kiosk

            2.  In front of the kiosk

            3.  Seek agreement with vet clinic to park in existing lot

France favored his first suggestion because it seems like a natural place to park. It is also where people park now.  Kara said she also see cars parked on Walker Road.

Wendy told the group that if they want to develop a parking area that includes part of the Rail Trail corridor, they will need permission from the Bureau of Trails. It is important to know the exact boundaries of the Rail Trail.  She said the Rail Trail includes more property than just the trail itself. Alicia agreed.  She said they need a formal survey of the property, if there isn’t one already. That would show the Rail Trail easement. Perhaps Chuck Shaw or Ray Boas have a survey or pictures.  Peter said he would pursue this. Wendy said she has some maps of the Rail Trail corridor that she would send Alicia.  

Alicia said by mowing an area, you are are creating implied parking spots. She said Tom Murray suggested removing the logs that are there, and if you do, you have your parking area. She said it looks like a formal survey will be needed to know exact boundaries. Even if they just mow to delineate parking, they can’t block any of the Rail Trail.  Wendy said that because the culvert is out now, people who are walking the Rail Trail have to walk in part on Walker Road.

Alicia stated they will need a formal survey in order to mark boundaries;  Lew and Peter agreed. Peter said that, as a town-owned forest, they do not want to cut corners on this.

Peter asked if the Commission would at least like to mow an area for this spring. Steven asked if there were people who said they would mow.  Alicia stated Christian Gowdy offered to do it when he was down there, but she said that was only once or twice during the season.  Chuck Shaw said he would mow around the kiosk.  Peter said they would talk to Chuck about this. Peter again asked where they would want to mow.  France reiterated that near the kiosk is the natural place to park.  Peter then asked how big they want the area. How many cars?  France suggested six; Lew said that is a typical size for a place like this. Peter suggested five. Steven said the more space you set up, the more people who might come. Some people who walk the Rail Trail may park there. Lew reminded the group that it is a drop off spot for boats, and they need to accommodate those cars.

John asked Wendy if the Rail Trail area has been surveyed by the Bureau of Trails. She is not certain. Maps she has may have been survey maps but they would be from many years ago.

Peter led a brief discussion of a recreational drop-off. It was stated that a turn-around needs to be in a solid area.  Peter suggested going down and putting in stakes.  Alicia said they could ask that a survey include shoreline protection setbacks.  Lew asked if the floodplain area would prohibit a Surepak parking area. Steven said they couldn’t do anything within 50’ of the high water mark, which would be shown in a survey. John reminded the group that Mark Houghton offered to Surepak a turnaround area.

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Steven said a few more parking spaces could be created on the north side of the kiosk, with overflow possibly parking at the vet clinic.  John said they need to inform Chuck of their plans and get his OK to accept overflow parking, if necessary.  Wendy said that, if they want to use part of the Rail Trail property, they might be able to get permission from the Bureau of Trails.

Alicia noted next steps:

            • Peter will check with Chuck and Ray about a formal survey.

            • If there is no survey, contact surveyors.

            • Contact the Bureau of Trails about limitations and options.

            • Wendy will send maps to Alicia.

This will be reviewed and revised at next month’s meeting, and surveyors will be contacted, if necessary.

Camping on Town Properties:  To be discussed at the April Meeting

Establish Buffers: To be discussed in September.  Look into how to get set-backs through a zoning ordinance or do an updated wetlands study.  Peter informed the group that a study was done in 2003, and he has binders of information. At the time landowners did not want to establish set-backs. Steven suggested getting a smaller committee together to research and discuss this and bring the information to the September meeting.

LUCT: WCC has received payment of $25,000, which will go into the conservation fund.

Ballam Farm:  Jackie did the easement monitoring last year.  Christian Gowdy called Alicia to tell her he is applying for NRCS funding for invasive species control. It would mostly be mulching and seeding heavily to suppress the invasives for their organic gardening. 

Other Business

Walpole Trails Subcommittee: Alicia asked if the maps are being printed. Steven said they will cost 64 cents/sheet (front and back).  Six maps are ready to print; the seventh will be ready shortly.  Steven asked how many they should have printed.  John stated that they have waited a long time and should have 100 printed.  Steven moved to approve up to $500 for printing of the trail maps. The motion was seconded by France.  All voted in favor via roll call.

John asked where these maps would be stored. Steven suggested Town Hall. Alicia asked Steven to email Sarah about putting these in the Conservation storage area. There was a discussion of what type of container could be used and where it should be located.  Lew said these maps will be available online, as well. Steven offered to write an article about the maps for the Clarion, explaining where they can be found. Kara suggested putting some in the library.

Cheryl questioned how they would pay for the maps. She stated the Trail Expense money is $750, and map and chart amount is $300. Steven said they could pull some money from the Trail Expense. Cheryl said that is legitimate, and the group agreed.

Property Monitoring:  Steven has created the trail monitoring sheet.  He and Alicia explained what each of the columns means. He explained where the proper forms could be found online and has a GPS app that can be used. Alicia asked for an easement folder where she could drop all the forms. The Monadnock Conservancy Questionnaire also needs to be added to the list, as should the gateway. There is a large volunteer base willing to do this monitoring, if they can be trained.

Alicia thanked Steven for creating the spreadsheet. At the March meeting people can sign up to do the monitoring.  Steven asked for suggestions for buttoning up the chart.     

Reservoir Dam: Steve Dalessio is trying to set up a meeting with Fuss and O’Neill and Mark Houghton to discuss solution options.

John said the Infrastructure Bill includes $800 billion for dam removal across the nation. Rutgers University is offering a 2-day online course on the dam removal and grant options. The course costs $350 before March 3, $395 after that date.  Cheryl explained Training, Seminars, and Travel Funds are not sufficient to fund this;  the money can come from Conservation money. This course can be paid for with the Training and Maintenance budgets as well.  Alicia wants to attend. John moved to approve provide the money for Alicia to attend the Rutgers University course. Peter seconded the motion and all voted by roll call in favor. Motion passed.

Hooper Forest:  Alex is doing a forestry plan but ran into an issue with mapping. He questioned whether the northern 12 acres are part of the Hooper Forest. Peter suggested doing a deed search since no one on the Commission could definitively answer the question.

WCC Website:  France sent out information that should be included in the WCC website.  Alicia asked that she send this information to Ryan.  She said she could do a neater presentation and send to him and ask him for feedback. Cheryl said he will be moving, so France needs to do this sooner than later.  

Other:  Kara shared a picture of trash located at Fanny Mason at the pull-off between guardrails.  She reported it to Ben at the Recycling Center.  She said it is too difficult to remove right now because of ice and snow. Lew offered to pick it up with a truck and trailer. Cheryl said if Ben cannot do it, he could get the Highway Department to help.

With no further business to discuss, Steven moved to adjourn the meeting;  Lew seconded, and all voted in favor.  Alicia adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.

The next meeting will be Monday, March 7, 2022.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jean Kobeski, Recording Secretary ** These minutes are in draft form until app

Selectboard Present:​Cheryl Mayberry (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Peggy L. Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Ms. Mayberry, Walpole SelectboardChair, called this meeting via Zoom to order at 6:30 PM.  The Selectboard members are in three separate locations.  This meeting was being recorded.  There was one Walpole resident in attendance:  Susan Bauer.  

Ms. Mayberry called for a voice roll call of the Selectboard present.  Steven Dalessio was present at his home; Peggy Pschirrer was present at her home and Cheryl Mayberry was present at her home.  Also attending this meeting was Mrs. Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, at the Walpole Town Hall and Mrs. Regina Borden, Recording Secretary, at a separate location.  

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $104,889.34 for checks issued February 4, 2022.  This includes a payment in the amount of $71,286.55 to the Village of Bellows Falls for sewer fees.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending January 29, 2022, in the amount of $28,633.36 dated February 4, 2022, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $5,671.28.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – January 27, 2022:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of January 27, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – January 27, 2022:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 27, 2022, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – January 31, 2022:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of January 31, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee reports:

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – January 18, 2022;

• Town of Walpole Safety Meeting – January 20, 2022.

Mr. Dalessio noted the Safety Committee meeting should mention the Police injury that occurred.  Things like that should be noted in the Safety Committee meeting minutes.  Mrs. Downing will take care of this.       

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT:

MAP and LOT #005-018-001:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #005-018-001.  This is for a corrected abatement form as it was a text error.  

Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS:

MAP and LOT #021-028-000 and MAP and LOT #028-121-000:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the following Property Tax Refunds for the owner(s) of:

• Map and Lot #021-028-000:  In the amount of $8.76;

• Map and Lot #028-121-000:  In the amount of $14.63.

These are both due to over-payments.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

TIMBER TAX WARRANT and CERTIFICATION OF YIELD TAXES:

MAP and LOT #027-008-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Timber Tax Warrant and Certification of Yield Taxes for Map and Lot #027-008-000 in the amount of $2,406.04.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

DEMOLITION and BUILDING PERMIT:

Demolition Permit #2022-01 – MAP and LOT #020-037-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Demolition Permit #2022-01 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #020-037-000 to “Remove Shed and Porch Extension”.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Ms. Mayberry asked if there were any questions for Susan Bauer as she was present.  There were none.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  

Building Permit #2022-02 – MAP and LOT #020-037-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Building Permit #2022-02 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #020-037-000 to add a “24’ x 20’ Two Story Garage”.  This is taking the place of the shed and porch extension that are being removed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  

OLD BUSINESS:

E & W Salvage Response Letter:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the response letter to E & W Salvage.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

MS 636:  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to table this agenda item as the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) has not yet approved the MS 636.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised there was to be one change but hopefully the approval will be received tomorrow.    

2022 Warrant Articles:  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to table this agenda item since corrections to be applied from the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) were not received today.

2022 Budget Meeting:  Mrs. Downing asked who will cover discussion of the topics at the meeting.  Mr. Dalessio replied usually the Chair will lead the meeting. He feels the Selectboard took care of the employees and the budget includes $150,000-to-$180,000 for emergency infrastructure work.  This will be a virtual meeting.  He asked Mrs. Downing to be able to put the items on the screen.       

Edson Grout Associates Purchase Order and Contract: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Edson Grout Associates Purchase Order and Contract for Welfare Administration.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Staff Meeting Training:  Ms. Mayberry will be unable to attend both the Selectboard and the Staff meetings on February 17^th due to another commitment.  Mrs. Downing explained that “Email Etiquette” is a live presentation via Zoom.  

Pending Further Actions:

Wastewater Line Under the Vilas Bridge, Generators, Wooden Chairs in the Town Hall, Trees on the Common, Walpole Players Posters, Reservoir Dam, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood.

There were no new updates for these agenda items at this meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

Appointment Notice:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Laura Hayes to the Walpole Conservation Commission for a period of three (3) years, August 2020 through Town Meeting, March 2023.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved at 6:46 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 6:55 PM.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (b) Hiring and (c) Reputations.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:15 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of February 3, 2022, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Ms. Mayberry asked if there was any additional discussion.  There was none.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Present:​Cheryl Mayberry (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Peggy L. Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Ms. Mayberry called this Selectboard meeting via Zoom to order at 6:01 PM.  The Selectboard members are in three separate locations.  Also attending this meeting is Mrs. Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, at the Walpole Town Hall and Rich Kreissle, Manager of Finance from his home.

Ms. Mayberry called for a voice roll call of the Selectboard present:  Steven Dalessio was present at the Town Hall; Peggy Pschirrer was present at her home and Cheryl Mayberry was present at her home.

The Selectboard discussed various changes in the draft budget.

2022 MUNICIPAL BUDGET:

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the 11^th draft of the Town of Walpole Budget for 2022.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Ms. Mayberry asked if there was any additional discussion.  There was none.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 PM.  

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Downing, Recording Secretary Pro Tempore

Selectboard Present:​Cheryl Mayberry (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Peggy L. Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio, Walpole Selectboard, called this meeting via Zoom to order at 6:30 PM.  He expects Ms. Mayberry, Chair, to arrive shortly.  The Selectboard members are in separate locations.  Also attending this meeting is Mrs. Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, at the Walpole Town Hall and Mrs. Regina Borden, Recording Secretary, at a separate location.  This meeting was being recorded.  There was one member of the public in attendance:  Mr. Stanton Scott.

Mr. Dalessio called for a voice roll call of the Selectboard present:  Peggy Pschirrer was present at her home and Steven Dalessio was present at his home.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

BURTCO WASTEWATER BILLING:  Mr. Stanton Scott was representing his business, Burtco, Inc.  located in Westminster Station, VT.  About twenty-two (22) years ago he started a car wash and, at that time, he built a sewer system, extended it under the Connecticut River and connected to the Walpole Sewer System on Route 12; this enabled his sewer water to go to the Village of Bellows Falls Sewer Facility.  At that time he signed a contract with the Town of Walpole for the future use of Burtco and they were going to add the Community Feed Store and the Westminster Station Market/Gas which they did.  For the last ten years he noticed the sewer rate has more than doubled to the Town of Walpole.  In the last year-and-a-half, he has gone from paying not only the bond but an increase of usage in each quarter billing.  He is here to see if there is any sort of relief that can be accomplished whether for past or future payments to try to alleviate the cost he is now paying; sometimes it is five figures for four months of usage.  This is only for sewer.  He does not know what the bond is that he is paying for or who it benefits but he does know that over the past twenty-five (25) years he has had to fix, maintain, up-grade, etc. his own sewer system.  He does not know what he is paying extra for to the Town of Walpole.  

Mr. Dalessio explained some history and where we are today.  The user fee really has not changed that much but what did happen was the bond payment.  The Bellows Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant had to do significant improvements as mandated by the EPA and State of Vermont.  The users of the plant have to share the cost of those bonds.  Originally, they spread it out and charged everybody the same amount of money to pay those bonds. That is where the $90+ came from but that was not fair to the majority of the users that only used a fraction of the water.  Sewer is based on water usage so the people who were paying a base rate were being unfairly hit with the bond payment.  What they did was change it to a proportionate usage. That is what led to the large users of the water getting a higher bond allocation. In the first quarter of 2021 there was an anomaly in the data.  For some reason he used twice as much as in the last three quarters of 2021.  Mr. Scott noted the car wash is seasonal; the first quarter is usually the biggest.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned if they can do something about it or not being an extremely high water user is a utility discussion.  There will probably be another meeting with the utility people at the end of the first quarter in 2022.  They would review the rates and all these details.  For sewer, it is Walpole and North Walpole.  When the sewer system was put in back in the 1960s, it was written up that only the users pay for the sewer usage.  A majority of the Town is not on the system.  When they have their utility meeting, they can talk about caps for high users on the bond payments.  This discussion would be enough to put that on their agenda.  Mr. Dalessio will talk to Mr. Mark Houghton about the contract.  There must have been a contract to allow that pipe to go under the Connecticut River as well. Back in the 1960s money should have been put away for the eventual use of maintenance, up-grades, etc.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned they change some gallons over to cubic feet for Burtco.  Burtco sends the Town gallons.  They should do a little more investigation on that as well.  Ms. Mayberry said everybody’s is converted.  She added that even though North Walpole has a separate water system, everybody is based on the meter reading.  The Town of Walpole actually collects the water meter readings so it is all rated for the same usage.  The usage is based on the volume running through the pipe.  Their percentage of the bond is based on their usage.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that it will be 20-plus years before the bonds all go away.  Mrs. Pschirrer said that is assuming no more come along.  Mr. Scott advised this comes off his bottom line.  Ms. Mayberry noted none of them want to pay the bonds.  Mr. Dalessio stated the utilities people will be meeting with Mr. Mark Houghton, Water and Sewer Director, and Mrs. Jodi Daigle in April or early May. They can bring this up as a subject. Maybe something can be done and/or at least it will have been discussed.  Mr. Scott will appreciate that.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted they might have to ask Mr. Scott for a copy of the original contract if it cannot be found in the Town office.  Mr. Dalessio thanked Mr. Scott for bringing this to their attention and they will see where it goes.  Mr. Scott will look forward to hearing back from the Selectboard.                                           

Mr. Dalessio reported that Ms. Mayberry came into the meeting during the above discussion. Therefore, he turned the meeting over to Ms. Mayberry, Chair.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $267,490.30 for checks issued January 28, 2022.  This includes a payment in the amount of $188,429.00 to the North Walpole Village District for 2021 taxes collected on the district’s behalf.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending January 22, 2022, in the amount of $23,847.60 dated January 28, 2022, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $6,707.81.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – January 20, 2022:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of January 20, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – January 20, 2022:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 20, 2022, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Minutes were approved.  

STAFF MEETING – January 20, 2022:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Staff Meeting of January 20, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee Reports:

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – December 21, 2021;

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – January 11, 2022;

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – January 19, 2022.

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS:

MAP and LOT #005-018-001:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement in the amount of $37.74 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #005-018-001.  This is due to a tax bill being sent to a prior property owner.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #008-015-007:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the denial of this Property Tax Abatement for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #008-015-007 as recommended by AvitarAssociates.  The comparable properties given did not support the abatement as did 2020 sales for comparable properties. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

WARRANTS:

Property Tax Supplemental Warrant for Map and Lot #005-018-001:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve this Property Tax Supplemental Warrant for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #005-018-001.  This is to bill the new owner of the property abated under Property Tax Abatements as shown above.  This property is in Current Use which is why there is a low amount of taxes due.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Warrant for Walpole Water Fees:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Warrant for Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $43,392.44.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Warrant for Walpole Sewer Fees: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Warrant for Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $77,698.91.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio; Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  

Warrant for North Walpole Sewer Fees: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Warrant for North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $64,053.78.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

LAND USE CHANGE TAX WARRANT:

MAP and LOT #003-004-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Warrant for the Land Use Change Tax in the amount of $720.00 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #003-004-000.  This parcel is no longer connected with a parcel with 10 or more acres.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

TIMBER TAX WARRANT and CERTIFICATION OF YIELD TAXES:

MAP and LOT #005-011-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Timber Tax Warrant in the amount of $1,492.60 and the Certification of Yield Taxes for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #005-011-000.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  

OLD BUSINESS:

2022 Budget and Meeting Date:  Ms. Mayberry reported they changed the 2022 Budget and Meeting Date to Wednesday, February 9^th, 2022, at 5:30 PM.  This change was needed as the Fall Mountain Regional School District changed their 2022 Deliberative Budget meeting date to Thursday, February 10^th 2022.  Mr. Kreissle had sent out a revised budget last week.  Ms. Mayberry checked the calculations and they are correct.  Mrs. Pschirrer went over the proposed budget line-by-line and came up with some possible changes that were approved.  Mr. Dalessio did not want the increase in the budget to go over 5%.  He felt they took care of the employees and the most important needs of the Town.  Ms. Mayberry will discuss these changes with Mr. Kreissle.    

2022 Warrant Articles:  The Selectboard felt the 2022 Warrant Articles were ready to go to the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) for their approval and/or comments.  Mr. Kreissle needed to make one change to Article #13.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted the sooner they go in to the DRA, the sooner they will get their reply.  

Town Report Cover Samples:  Mrs. Downing had sent several Town Report cover samples to the Selectboard for their review.  They agreed to use the pool and the map.  The Selectboard approved one of the recommendations for the dedication.      

Selectboard 2021 Recap Report:  Mrs. Pschirrer volunteered to do the Selectboard 2021 Recap Report.  When finished she will email a copy to Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry for their comments. 

Five (5)-Town Meeting Agenda:  The next meeting is Friday, January 28^th, 2022.  Superintendent of Schools Lori Landry had offered to speak about the Proposed 2022 School Budget.  It is 146 pages long.  A few of the 5-Town Meeting members are also members of the FMRSD Board.  There was discussion relative to what those attending want to talk about.  There needs to be a meeting agenda.  Mrs. Downing was asked to contact the Town of Charlestown to let them know the Town of Walpole would prefer not to have the FMRSD 2022 Budget discussed at this meeting.  Mrs. Downing said the Great River Hydro had been mentioned as an agenda item.  The Walpole Selectboard would like to know what issue on the Great River Hydro they want to discuss.  Mr. Dalessio does not mind hosting the meetings but it might be good to rotate the responsibility for organizing the meetings.  Mrs. Downing was asked to send out a notice tomorrow about this meeting to be held on Friday, January 28^th, 2022, at 4:30 PM.

Pending Further Actions:

Wastewater Line under the Vilas Bridge, Generators, Wooden Chairs in the Town Hall, Trees on the Common, Walpole Players Posters, Reservoir Dam, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood, E & W Salvage Response Letter.

Brownfields Project:  Mrs. Pschirrer is working with the Brownfields Project people.  She hopes to have a report next week.

Power Committee:  Mrs. Pschirrer had sent the email received from Southwest Region Planning Commission (SWRPC) to the other Power Committee members.  Ms. Mayberry reported that SWRPC has some funding available.

NEW BUSINESS:

Utilities Committee:  Mr. Dalessio advised that he, Mr. Mark Houghton and Mrs. Jodi Daigle, the Utilities Committee, try to meet once a year.  He is concerned about the budget.  Water is breaking pretty even, but sewer is generating a small amount.  This is operational; no maintenance.  Right now, they are waiting for the first quarter to come through and then they will take a look at the numbers.  Mrs. Pschirrer is okay with that.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request:  The Walpole Recreation group would like to request the use of $1,031.51 for the use of purchasing T-Shirts for their winter basketball program.  They have sponsors lined up and will be reimbursing $941.51 of the amount.  

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Walpole Recreation’s request to purchase T-Shirts for their winter basketball program from their Revolving Fund.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Walpole Recreation Group’s Request for a Daddy and Daughter Dance:  Mrs. Pschirrer felt this was a premature request.  She preferred to wait a month or two.  It could be a spring event.  Right now she would say “no” based on the Covid numbers.  Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry agreed.  Mrs. Pschirrer will talk to Mr. Kraig Harlow about this.

Highway Department:  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that the Highway Department will have all their trucks and equipment ready for the weekend storm.  They will have some part-time help available.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved at 7:34 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:55 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 27, 2022, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  On a voice roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Ms. Mayberry asked if there was any additional discussion.  There was none.  On a voice roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Starting at 6:30 PM on Zoom

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE• Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $104,889.34 for checks issued 2/04/2022

PAYROLL• Payroll Register totaling $28,633.36 dated 2/04/22 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $5,671.28

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – January 27, 2022

 Non-Public Session Selectboard Minutes – January 27, 2022

 Selectboard Meeting – January 31, 2022

COMMITTEE REPORTS•

North Walpole Village District Commissioners Meeting – January 18, 2022

Town of Walpole Safety Meeting – January 20, 2022

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS

Map and Lot# 005-018-001

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS

Map and Lot# 021-028-000• Map and Lot# 028-121-000

TIMBER TAX WARRANT and CERTIFICATION OF YIELD TAXES

Map and Lot# 027-008-000

DEMOLITION and BUILDING PERMITS

2022-01 Demolition Permit, Map and Lot# 020-037-000

2022-02 Building Permit, Map and Lot# 020-037-000

OLD BUSINESS

E & W Salvage Response Letter• MS 636• 2022 Warrant Articles

2022 Budget Meeting

Edson Grout Associates PO and Contract

Staff Meeting Training

Pending Further Actions• Wastewater Line under the Vilas Bridge, Generators, Wooden Chairs in the Town Hall, Trees on the Common, Walpole Players Posters, Reservoir Dam, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood, 

NEW BUSINESS• Appointment Notice

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES• Hooper Trustees Meeting – January 20, 2022• Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session – January 20, 2022

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

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