Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 10/1/25
TOWN OF WALPOLE
SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA
October 1, 2025
Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall
SELECTBOARD MEETING
PAYROLL
- Payroll Register totaling $34,435.30 dated 10/03/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,575.05
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
- Selectboard Meeting – September 25, 2025
- Selectboard Non-Public Session – September 25, 2025
- Unsealing of Potion of Selection Non-Public Session – Part I for September 17, 2025
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting Minutes – August 26, 2025
- North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting Minutes – September 9, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
Pending Further Actions: Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage
- CCI Authorization Release Form
- Reservoir Dam Online Meeting
NEW BUSINESS
- NH Association of Assessing Officials Ballot
- Two Registered Notices for Groundwater Management Permit
- Use of Whitcomb Area Parking Lot
- Education Tax Warrant
- FMRSD Leadership Update
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c)
HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING
HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES
- Hooper Trustees Meeting – September 17, 2025
- Hooper Trustees Non-Public Session – September 17, 2025
HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS
- Hooper Trust – Notice of Decision
HOOPER TRUSTEES NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II
**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**
CROP Hunger Walk – 10/11/25
From Ellie Shaw:
ANNUAL WALPOLE CROP HUNGER WALK
October 11, 2025
For over 20 years, churches and community groups in Walpole have joined together to raise funds that are used by Church World Service (CWS) to alleviate hunger, both locally and globally. The funds are also used to assist in disaster situations, sustainable agriculture, and clean water practices around the world. The Fall Mountain Food Shelf, our local recipient, will receive 25% of what we receive in donations, In the past, that has been about $3,000.
So please mark your calendar and join us on Walk Day, Saturday, October 11th at 9:15. We will meet at the First Congregational Church on the Common, where you can check in or register if you have not already done so online. The Walk is a three mile stroll around the village. To participate in the walk, to register, to donate, or to find out more about the CROP Walk, visit www.crophungerwalk.org/walpolenh. If you aren’t able to participate in the walk, but would like to donate, please consider donating, using the secure link.
The need is extremely great this year due to federal funding cuts. That reduction is being felt both globally and locally. The Fall Mountain Food Shelf will receive significantly less food and financial support from USDA and the NH Food Bank. Your support would be so appreciated. Thank you!
Note: CWS has received a 100% rating from Charity Navigator. Questions? Please call Jana Sellarole at 603-313-4076.
“The Power of Music” at Walpole Unitarian Church – 10/5/25
From Lenette Wilde:
The Walpole Unitarian Church invites you to join them for a special service,
Sunday, October 5 at 10AM
THE POWER OF MUSIC
featuring Seth Phoenix, organist.
He will be explaining how the historic organ works and playing
“Adagio for Strings” by Samuel Barber.
All are welcome!
Food and Fellowship to follow.
October 2025 Clarion Now Online
And at the post offices on Monday the 29th for delivery to all postal customers in Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville. Back to twenty pages with variety of information for your reading enjoyment Remember, if you do have an event to share with the community, submit your article for possible inclusion in the next issue. And on this month’s pages pay attention to the advertisements, some of which invite you to events or activities early in the month.
But for now, click on this link for the issue or the front cover below. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend, and please stay safe and well, yours– RAY BOAS, Publisher.
Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 9/17/25
Town of Walpole, New Hampshire
Meeting of the Selectboard
September 17, 2025
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair; Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Guests Present: Andrew Pollock and Jeff Miller, Chair of the Planning Board
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:31 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) – Part 1
Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) at 6:32 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:23 PM.
Mr. Miller and Mr. Pollock left during the Non-Public meeting.
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.
PAYROLL
Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $36,321.18 dated 9/19/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,006.96. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
Selectboard Meeting – September 11, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 11, 2025. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – September 11, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of September 11, 2025. The minutes will remain sealed. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Vose brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
- Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – September 8, 2025
- Library Trustee Meeting Minutes – September 9, 2025
- Planning Board Meeting Minutes – September 9, 2025
Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.
OLD BUSINESS
Trail Maintenance Agreement: Ms. Vose moved for the Chair to sign and initial all the pages of the Trail Maintenance Agreement. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and Mr. Dalessio signed the first page and initialed all the other pages.
NEW BUSINESS
Junkyard Permit: Ms. Vose moved to approve the annual renewal for E.W. Salvage dated 9/17/2025 to continue operating the junkyard. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the permit was signed.
Building Permit Question: Does the new picnic pavilion at Alyson’s Orchard require a Site Plan Review and/or a building permit? The Selectboard noted that when the Walpole School built a similar pavilion, they needed a building permit. Therefore, the rule applies to Alyson’s Orchard also. Mrs. Downing will let them know. On Facebook, the pavilion is already in use.
Recreation Department Update: Ms. Vose reported that over the past year, Mr. Wilkes has worked an average of 16 hours per week. Mr. Wilkes has been receiving emails asking for an AED near the pickleball courts. He is checking with Mark Houghton about an outdoor AED and a recommended location near the tennis and pickleball courts.
Phone System for Town Hall: David Joyce from Arcomm, would like to explain the change from copper lines with analog phones to an Internet-based phone system to the Selectboard. Arcomm installed and maintains the key car lock system for Town Hall. Mr. Joyce will explain the challenges that will be encountered when making the change to a new phone system. The Selectboard wants to know the total cost and the potential monthly savings. Mr. Joyce will be present at 6:30 PM on 9/25/2025 to meet with the Selectboard.
Town Hall Folding Chairs: Mrs. Downing reported that there should be excess funds in the Municipal budget. She asked the Selectboard if a set of 25 chairs can be purchased for the Town Hall. These are the same chairs the Fire Department has. By consensus, the Selectboard approved the plan to get a cart and 25 chairs.
10-Year Transportation Plan Meeting: The meeting is scheduled for September 22nd at the Keene Recreation Center. Lucy Weber cannot attend. NH needs to cut $14,000,0000 [Editor’s Note: It’s unclear what this figure is supposed to be, so I’m publishing it exactly as it appears in the draft minutes.] from its budget. The Vilas Bridge shifted out to 2032, but it is still on the 10-Year Plan. An alternative date for the meeting is October 22nd in Peterborough. The current 10 Year Plan includes fixing Rt. 12 in Charlestown. Ms. Mayberry will draft a letter and emphasize the importance of the Vilas Bridge repairs. She will send it to Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose for comments before sending it to the State.
SWRPC Fall Meeting: The meeting is scheduled for October 14th with the social hour at 5:00 PM with the program to begin at 5:30 PM in the Keene Library. The program will discuss the flood management program.
HOOPER TRUSTEES
Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 8:02 PM. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:21 PM.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (b) – Part 2
Ms. Vose moved to re-enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) at 8:21 PM. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:51 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.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:51 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the September 25, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)
France Menk Photo Workshops – 10/4/25
Have you ever spent time viewing something you believed would make a beautiful photo only to find, after you had taken it, that it was not what you had envisioned? Even though you ended up with a photograph, the feelings and impressions you had while taking it were not represented in that image?
In my workshops, you will discover how your camera lens differs from your eye’s, and how you can find the language you, yourself, own to translate those differences.
You will gain a deeper understanding of what ‘seeing’ tells us; a deeper comprehension of your own visions, and knowledge of how to represent them.
PS No age brackets. If you are old enough to know how to use a camera,
you are old enough to join.
iam@france-menk.com for answers to your questions.
“History of Family Reunions” at the Walpole Historical Society – 9/27/25
From Tricia Houstoun:
A SPECIAL EVENT EVERY SATURDAY
On September 27 at 12:30 pm you are invited to join Tricia Houstoun at the Museum as she explores the history of family reunions. Tricia notes that family reunions often involve shared family recipes and invites you to bring beloved family dish to Saturday’s gathering. We’ll have refreshments!
Reminder to pick up your list of clues for the Walpole Historical Hunt and find the treasures in the Museum. You have until October 18 to find them all!
The Walpole Historical Society will be open every Saturday through October 18, from noon to 3 pm and will feature a special presentation each Saturday at 12:30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 9/25/25
TOWN OF WALPOLE
SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA
September 25, 2025
Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall
SELECTBOARD MEETING
PHONE SYSTEM PRESENTATION
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
- Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $903,625.97 for checks issued 9/29/2025
PAYROLL
- Payroll Register totaling $34,394.18 dated 9/26/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,732.92
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
- Selectboard Meeting – September 17, 2025
- Selectboard Non-Public Session – September 17, 2025
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Trail Committee Meeting Minutes – September 10, 2025
- Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes – September 17, 2025
- Supervisors of the Checklist Meeting Minutes – September 23, 2025
TIMBER TAX WARRANT
- Op# 25-461-01, Map and Lot# 011-012-000
REFUNDS
- Map and Lot# 030-065-000
TIMBER INTENT
- Map 6, Lots 19,20,21
BUILDING PERMITS
- 2025-29, Map and Lot# 001-015-008
- 2025-30, Map and Lot# 003-007-001
- 2025-31, Map and Lot# 001-008-000
- 2025-32, Map and Lot# 009-003-000
- 2025-33, Map and Lot# 021-013-000
OLD BUSINESS
Pending Further Actions: Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage
- Reservoir Dam Update
- Town Hall Folding Chairs Color Choice
- New Police Station “Coming Soon” Sign
NEW BUSINESS
- Cemetery Deed
- Recreation Revolving Fund Request
- Written Statement for Two Old Roads
- PFA Health Insurance Proposal
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b)
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