Police Building Committee Meeting Minutes – 6/9/25

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POLICE BUILDING COMMITTEE

Minutes, June 9, 2025

Steve Dalesio called the meeting to order in the Offices of the Selectboard at 6:30 pm, June 9, 2025. Present in person were Trevor MacLaclan, Jay Punt, Peggy Pschirrer and on Zoom, Dave Adams and Cheri Watson.  Absent were Chief Justin Sanctuary who is on vacation and Andrew Dey.

The Committee agreed the building design work is complete and the next step is to develop an RFP for constructions drawings.  Several architectural firms were suggested: Banwell Architects, Black River, Dan Scully and Chris Adams.  There is a competitive bid environment.

We need to consider when we wish to break ground by establishing a timeline.  We will also need to be alert to the next Town budget cycle.

Nancy Merrill has been asked to ask Northern Borders if we are eligible for the grant which is awarded to buildings erected from wood.  We will also ask that she look for funding from the Department of Agriculture which might be applicable to police stations.

The Committee discussed our need to form a fund-raising committee with local volunteers. We could agree to establish a method for naming individual rooms within the new building – e.g.- the Training room, individual offices, the evidence room etc.

We will have a table at Old Home Days on the Common, June 28, with our building design. Mr. Dalessio offered his pop-up tent and agreed to have posters made of our floor plan.  Ms. Watson and Mr. MacLaclan both offered to staff the table for short periods of time.  We will expect a Police Officer will also be available to answer questions about the new building. It was suggested we have items to give to children such as badges or other paraphernalia.

The Highway Department does not have the equipment to brush hog the piece of property we own on Upper Walpole Road. Mr. Dalessio will contact a local company to do the work.

 Ms. Watson reported she had been contacted by a Cheshire County Commissioner.  We also discussed the importance of another public meeting.

 The meeting adjourned at 7: 20 pm.  The next meeting will be June 23 at 6:30 pm.

Peggy Pschirrer

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 6/4/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

June 4, 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: Nicole Adams, Peggy Pschirrer and Tara Sad

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

The following item was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate a guest who wished to speak to it.

Special Use Permit (SUP) for Rail Trail: Nicole Adams had marked up SUP application with suggested edits.  She asked if Attorney Hockensmith needed to review the form.  By consensus, the Selectboard approved the draft version of the form and that Atty. Hockensmith did not need to review the form.  The State needs a copy of the insurance for the company doing the brush hogging and the $1,000 bond.  

Mrs. Adams left the meeting.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:41 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:05 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

Accounts Payable 

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $94,050.64 dated 6/9/2025 including $47,155.29 payment to Health Trust for employee medical insurance.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $36,320.68 dated 6/6/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,028.44.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 28, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 28, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 28, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 28, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Committee Reports 

Ms. Mayberry brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

  • Trail Committee Meeting – May 14, 2025
  • Safety Committee Meeting – May 29, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Abatements

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 12-056-002 of $1,104 because the prior owner was incorrectly billed.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-056-004 of $1,352 because this is the future Police Station lot. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #012-058-000 of $3,104 because a large portion of the property was placed in current use.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Supplemental Tax Warrant

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a Supplemental Tax Warrant for Map & Lot # 012-056-002 for $1,104 to the correct owner of the property. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion carried, and the Supplemental Tax Warrant was approved.

Excavation Intent

Map and Lot # 012-073-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Excavation Intent for Map and Lot #012-073-000, located off Old Drewsville Road.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Recycling Center Solar System Repair Update: Ms. Vose reported that the new inverter had a bad component and failed within twenty-four hours.  Solar Dave is looking for a new, American made inverter here rather than from China. Mr. Dalessio had read that the Chinese manufacturer is having a serious reliability issue and that this type of inverter keeps failing.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Update: There was no feedback from the public.  The plan must be finished by August 3, 2025.  The Southwest Regional Planning Commission (SWRPC) is aware of the deadline. They are working to complete the updated plan on time.

Route 12 Paving Project in North Walpole Update: Mr. Dalessio stated that the estimated start time is the third week in August.  All interested parties have been alerted.

CPCNH Meeting and Rate Update: There are a series of meetings starting June 6th.  The new rates will be posted on July 1st.  Everyone has been notified.

New Business

Mascoma Bank Account for the Charging Stations: By consensus, the Selectboard wants Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Adams, as the former treasurer, to be removed from the account since Mrs. Pschirrer is no longer on the Selectboard.  Also, by consensus, Ms. Vose, a member of the Selectboard, and Mr. Varone, the Town Treasurer, are to be added to the account. Mr. Kreissle will follow up regarding next steps.

Walpole Players Banner on the Town Hall: Ms. Sad joined the meeting to discuss the request.  The Players would like to hang an 8’ x 4’ banner on the Elm Street side of the Town Hall.  It will be white with blue letters and will read, “Our Town by Thorton Wilder”.  It will be hung after a wedding event in the Town Hall.  By consensus, the Selectboard agrees if it only advertises the play and will only display for a couple weeks.  Mr. Nash has already been consulted and is willing to hang it.  Ms. Sad left the meeting.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Ms. Vose moved to approve the use of the Recreation Revolving Fund to purchase jerseys for Summer Basketball for a total of $1,123, and to sign Purchase Order # 655602 for Bulldog Design LLC.  The expense will be reimbursed by the sponsors.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the Purchase Order was signed.

Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Request: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the request to purchase tires for cruisers for a total of $1,148 from the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign Purchase Order # 67269 for $1,148 for the tires for the cruisers. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Drinking Water Sustainability ARPA Grant Reimbursement: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Drinking Water Sustainability ARPA Grant Reimbursement request for $14,500.00 and for the Chair to sign the form.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) at 7:26 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:48 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 7:53 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the June 12, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 6/12/25

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA 

June 12, 2025

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall

SELECTBOARD MEETING

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Register totaling $32,451.75 dated 6/13/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,206.08

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • Selectboard Meeting – May 28, 2025
  • Selectboard Non-Public Session – May 28, 2025

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – April 1, 2025
  • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – April 23, 2025
  • Hooper Institute Board Meeting – March 5, 2025
  • Hooper Institute Board Meeting – April 1, 2025
  • Hooper Institute Board Meeting – May 6, 2025
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meting – April 16, 2025
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – May 21, 2025
  • Conservation Commission Meeting – June 2, 2025
  • Safety Committee Meeting – June 4, 2025

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS

  • Map and Lot# 030-021-000

ABATEMENTS

  • Map and Lot# 010-009-002
  • Map and Lot# 012-073-000
  • Map and Lot# 012-044-020
  • Map and Lot# 011-033-002

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage, Reservoir Dam, and Houghton Brook Bridge

  • Recycling Center Solar System Repair Update
  • Mascoma Bank Account
  • Special Use Permit (SUP) for Rail Trail
  • Hazard Mitigation Plan

NEW BUSINESS

  • Unlicensed Dogs Annual Report
  • American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider Agreement
  • Appointment Notice
  • Treasurer Signature Stamp
  • Derry Hill Road Complaint

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

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (b)

HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

  • Hooper Trustees Meeting – May 28, 2025
  • Hooper Non-Public Session – May 28, 2025

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**

Obituary for Arthur ‘Art’ Anderson

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[Editor’s Note: The Walpolean may occasionally publish obituaries and other personal news. Unfortunately, time does not permit me to seek out this information on a regular basis, so I must rely on reader submissions for this type of post. Thank you. – Kelli]

From Art Anderson’s step-daughter, Laura Honey:

Arthur “Art” Anderson, 85, passed away on May 6, 2025 at Cheshire Medical Center, surrounded by family. Art was a well know folk artist at many local crafts fairs, and a proud member of the League of NH Craftsmen.

While he grew up in Hopkinton, MA, he was a longtime resident of Walpole and Marlow, NH, where he enjoyed gardening, working on his whimsical creations in his New England Folk Art workshop, long walks, and spending time with his family.

In 1999, Art proudly represented NH at the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival in Washington, DC, and Celebrate NH in 2000. His work has been shown in art galleries nationwide, and at the annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair in Sunapee, NH. Art spoke to school classes about his craft, demonstrated woodworking at League headquarters in Concord, and around the state, and operated the “kid’s” tent at the Craftsmen’s Fair where he cut out simple animals for the children to take home with them. Art had many good friends in Marlow and around New England, especially his next-door neighbor, John Thayer, who was always there to lend a helping hand.

Art is survived by his wife, Pat, of Marlow. His children, Pam Varnum, David (Nancy) Anderson, Daniel (Lisa) Anderson, and Polly (Eric) Rawlings. His stepdaughters, Kathy (Dave) Rice and Laura (Darren) Honey. He loved spending time with his grandchildren: Evelyn, Isabelle, and Avery Honey; Sarah and James Rice; Kayden and Jacob Anderson; Devon Erskin; Kayla Anderson. Art also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank everyone at the Walpole Clinic and at Cheshire Medical Center for their care of Art, and the kindness shown to family members during his short illness.

The Cremation Society of NH is in charge of arrangements; a celebration of life will be held at a later time, at the convenience of family.

Great Decision at the Library – 6/16/25

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“Great Decisions”

One Week from Today

to discuss:

“Climate Change: A Global Challenge”

The “Great Decisions” public forum will meet again on Monday, June 16, 6:00 p.m. in the Walpole Town Library. Our topic is “Climate Change: A Global Challenge amidst Geopolitical Tension.” Leading the discussion is science teacher, environmental activist, climate-change educator Tom Sintros of Alstead, NH. Along with his many environmental and educational projects, Tom was a Climate Reality presenter for Al Gore and speaker for Carbon Coalition. He has worked with The Climate Project, Climate Solutions University, and Clean Air Cool Planet, and was a founding board member of Keene Cities for Climate Protection.

The relevant reading from the Foreign Policy Association is “International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical Turmoil” by Joshua Busby. This article is available at the library or can be emailed to you upon request by contacting Jane Malmberg, Library Director: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org

All are welcome at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, in the Hubbard Meeting Room, Walpole Town Library. We begin with a 20-minute Master Class video prepared by the Foreign Policy Association which cannot be shown over Zoom. For those joining via Zoom, please contact Jane Malmberg for the Zoom link in advance of the meeting and join at 6:20 p.m.

Sue Kibbe

Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – 6/2/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Conservation Commission Minutes

June 2, 2025

Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the July 7, 2025 Conservation Commission meeting.

Members Present: Nicole Adams, Wendy Grossman, Paul Happ, Peter Palmiotto (Co-chair), John Peska (Co-chair & Presider), Carolyn Vose (Selectboard)

Alternates Present: Tom Beaudry

Members Absent: France Menk, Lewis Shelley

Visitors Present: Kara Dexter, Hale Morrell, Nick Tsichlis

Call to Order: John called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall. 

Seating of Alternatives: No Alternates were needed for this meeting.

Review and Approval of Minutes

After a discussion of the process of creating, publishing and storing minutes, Peter moved that the word “Minutes” be added to the title, and the notice that these are draft minutes be moved from the end to the top of the minutes.  Nicole seconded and the motion carried unanimously.  (See above.)

There is one correction to the 5/5/2025 minutes: the bird walk to be led by Chris Liazos will be at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 28th, i.e. before the Old Home Days Parade, not after as the minutes said.  Paul moved to accept the May 5, 2025 minutes as amended. John seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 

Public Business

Financial Report: 

  • Conservation $280,663.74 (as of 5/13/2025)
  • Forestry $52,368.91

It was noticed that the budget vs. actual report seems to have too high an actual figure for trail maintenance.  John will follow up with Rich Kreissle.

Correspondence: The Commission received the Selectboard approval for Paul to serve as Commissioner. There is a postcard from NH Lakes for a meeting on June 5th.  We received thanks from Becky Pearson, winner of the winter trail contest, for her prize which she looks forward to using as she hikes around Town.

The Commission also received a letter from Hale Morrell stating that she would like to serve as an Alternate on the Conservation Commission.  Peter moved to approve Hale as an Alternate.  Paul seconded and the motion was approved unanimously.  Hale is recommended to the Selectboard. 

New Business

None

Old Business

Forest for the Birds Contract: Nicole reported that the Hooper Board approved the study and agreed to pay half the cost.  They also requested that a Conservation member be point person – Peter volunteered to continue. Chris Liazos contacted Monadnock Conservancy about the two study points on their land.  There is no problem continuing to use the two points, but they cannot help pay for the study.  As a result, Chris took the two study points out of the cost to Walpole, but the sites will still be monitored and included in the final report.  The cost to the Conservation Commission and to Hooper Institute will be $572 each.

Gateway Invasives: The contract was amended to state that treatments will be done after June 30th as agreed to in email conversations.  The contract has been signed.

Old Home Days Planning: Not everything for Conservation is in the current published schedule, but it will be in a printed update and all electronic versions of the schedule.  Fish and Game has been asked to be at the Conservation table.  There will also be a chart of invasives.  The invasives chart will be posted at Recycling after Old Home Days to help people recognize any invasives so they can be burned instead of composted.  The bird walk in town will be on Saturday at 9:00.  The Trail Committee will be at the Gateway on Sunday for a 7:00 AM bird walk and 10:00 AM River Ramble on the new trail.  The Trail Committee table on Saturday will have maps of Walpole trails available.  Wendy will send an update to the Walpolean after the Trail Committee meets this month. 

Trail Committee

Updates: The Trail Committee would like to have a tablecloth with the Committee’s name for Old Home Days.  The cost for the tablecloth and the printing is $150.  Since it would only be used a couple times a year, the Commission doesn’t feel it is a good use of tax dollars.  Several less expensive ideas were suggested. 

HOT (Help our Trails) Day had fewer people this year, but they accomplished a lot.  Seventeen people broke into four groups.  Three groups worked on the Rail Trail and the other group worked at Mill Pond removing a downed tree and leveling the path.  The new tools (two pulaskis and a rogue hoe) arrived in time and were helpful, and the cost ($225.49) was significantly less than the amount approved.  

Green Mountain Club looked at the Academy Ravine.  It is very steep, and it is not a good idea to put a trail there.  There could be a rim trail, but it is all private property.  Concern was expressed about some of the trees down in the Ravine and damage that could be caused if one gives way and causes flooding.

Rail Trail Brush Hog: The hay at the Gateway is looking good.  The Town has insurance information for brush hogging the Rail Trail.  The latest version of the contract from the State just arrived and is awaiting Selectboard approval.

Other Business

Dam Updates: no report

Hooper Institute Board Update: The Bird Count approval was already discussed.  The Board meets Tuesday.

Fanny Mason: Kara reported there is a lot of standing water which means lots of wet trash.  However, there is less litter since Fance put up the signs.  It is not clear whether the signs or wet weather are responsible.  The north-bound rest area is particularly bad with standing water in the path to the shelter and deeper standing water beside the walk.  This area is always a problem, not just this year.  There was a discussion of unmowed grass, standing water and needing a new path to the shelter.  It was decided additional information and estimates are needed in order to develop a plan to correct the issues.

Next Meeting July 7, 2025 – Agenda

  • North-bound rest area:  unmowed grass, standing water and the path to the shelter.

Adjournment:  John declared the meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 4/16/25

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes

April 16, 2025

Town Hall

7 pm

Roll Call: Board present: Chair Tom Murray, Vice-Chair Pauline Barnes, Bill Sommers. Alternate Don Sellarole. Absent Clerk Dave Edkins, Board member Shane O’Keefe and Alternate Myra Mansouri.

Call to Order: Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. He asked Don Sellarole to sit in for an absent board member. There was a quorum present.

Minutes: Review minutes of March 2025: Mr. Sommers made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Mr. Murray seconded the motion. Ms. Barnes abstained from voting because she was not at the March meeting. The motion passed with 3 yeas, no nays.

NH Planning and Land Use Regulation: 2024-2025 edition: One copy was given to the new Board member, Bill Sommers, and one copy was given to Don Sellarole, who had ordered the book. There are still two more to distribute to board members who ordered the manual.

Discussion: Zoning Ordinances booklet: Mr. Murray thought we should hold off on starting to work on alphabetizing the definitions in the Zoning Ordinances document. He said since Carol Ogilvie, who works for Southwest Region Planning Commission, was working on organizing and integrating the amendments to the zoning ordinance that were approved and part of the town warrant, he wasn’t sure whether or not she was also alphabetizing the definitions. The Board hopes to hear more on the matter before the May meeting from Todd Horner, Executive Director of SWRPC.

Adjournment: Mr. Sommers made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Barnes seconded the motion and the motion carried. The time was 7:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Recording Secretary

Fall Mountain Nordic Ski Teams Fundraiser – 6/28/25

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From Holly Gowdy:

Fall Mountain Ski Teams offer Cow Poop Bingo at Walpole Old Home Days

The Fall Mountain Nordic Ski Teams are holding a fundraiser during Walpole Old Home Days. They will be having a COW on the Common Saturday June 28th. When she POOPS one lucky winner could receive $1,000.00.

Ski Team members have about 300 bingo raffle tickets for sale, they have started selling them and will continue to sell them right through Saturday, June 28th during the Old Home Day Parade.

The plan is to set up a “Bingo Card” on the grass at the South end of the Walpole Common. The cow will be in a small pen to take in the parade and then she will be released out onto the game board, as she wanders around grazing she will eventually have to poop, and wherever the poop lands will mark the square and we will have a WINNER.

Tickets will be available for sale on some Saturdays during June! At the Walpole Post Office on June 7th and/or at the Walpole Recycling Center, on Saturday June 14th . . . If we still have tickets to sell we will be at the Block Party and/or the Street Dance . . . don’t delay, as we have sold out before the parade the last couple of times we have done this.

The Fall Mountain Ski Teams are always grateful for the support from our community, THANK YOU!

If you have questions, contact Holly Gowdy 603-445-5104

SKI FAST!

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 5/28/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 28, 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: Peggy Pschirrer & Greta Drager

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:30 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:20 PM.  Ms. Drager and Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,002.37 dated 5/30/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,841.23.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 22, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 22, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 22, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 22, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

Committee Reports

Ms. Vose brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• Conservation Commission Meeting – May 5, 2025 

• Library Trustees Meeting – May 13, 2025 

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

Route 12 Paving Project in North Walpole: The Preconstruction Meeting will be held June 5th at NH DOT District 4 Building in Swanzey at 9:30 AM.  All the appropriate Walpole people have been notified.  The paving of Route 12 has already started in Winchester per Ms. Mayberry.

Fuss & O’Neill Meeting: Mr. Dalessio will call an in-person meeting with Fuss & O’Neill in a week or so.  They do not provide reports every two weeks as agreed.

New Business

Waiver of Municipal Liability for Private Highway for Map and Lot # 003-056-000: Map and Lot # 003-056-000 is located on the Class VI portion of Merriam Road.  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept and sign the Waiver of Municipal Liability already signed by the landowner.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the waiver was signed and notarized.

Repairs on the Solar Energy System at the Recycling Building: Ms. Vose reported that the replacement inverter for the solar energy system on the pole barn at the Recycling Center arrived and is being installed.

The Selectboard discussed the topic of Town committees. They do not have the authority to make financial decisions or sign contracts.  Only the Selectboard can negotiate and make these decisions.

2024 Total Equalized Valuation Notice: With utility and railroad parcels, Walpole’s total valuation is $824,193,874.  Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the 2024 Total Equalized Valuation Notice from the NH Department of Revenue Administration (DRA).

Showcase at North Walpole School: The second grade will have a showcase on their study of the Early American West at the North Walpole School on Friday, 5/30/2025 at 9:30 AM.

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c)

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c) at 7:53 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.The meeting was reconvened at 8:20 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.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 4th at 6:30 PM.

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the June 4, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Quilt Expert Kathy Metelica Cray at the Library – 6/12/25

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Please join us as a quilt expert Kathy Metelica Cray presents a talk on "The Women Below and Behind the Quilts" about antique quilts and the stories of the women who made them. Thursday, June 12th at 5:00 pm at the Main Library.