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Sally McGaffin asked me to remind you of this event. – Lil

Walpole Historical Society Antique Appraisal Event

October 5, 2018 from 4:30 to 6 pm

Walpole Heritage Museum

32 Main Street, Walpole, NH

The Walpole Historical Society is offering an Antique Appraisal Event, which will take place at the Walpole Heritage Museum at 32 Main Street in the village of Walpole on Friday, October 5, from 4:30 to 6 pm.  Four appraisers will make verbal appraisals for $5.00 per item.  There is no limit to the number of items attendees may present.  A raffle of donations of historic or local interest, as well as refreshments, will add to the pleasures of the evening, which is open to all who wish to attend.

The appraisers, who bring a wide variety of specialized knowledge and experience to their work, have been gathered together for this event by Jason Hackler of New Hampshire Antique Co-op in Milford, NH.  New Hampshire Antique Co-op, a family-run business now in its 35th year, has made a practice over the years of supporting the fundraising efforts of New Hampshire historical societies by participating in appraisal events.  The funds which the Walpole Historical Society raises will be dedicated to the preservation and display of artifacts in the Society’s collection.

Jason Hackler and Sam Hackler specialize in fine art; American and English eighteenth and nineteenth century furniture, porcelain and silver; as well as jewelry.  Watch expert David Searles deals in and restores antique jewelry, jade, clocks, and pocket and wrist watches.  Richard Thorner, owner of Resser-ThornerAntiques in Manchester, NH, specializes in historical paper ephemera, books, and documents.

Along with this event we will have a great Raffle too. A great variety of items to choose from!  So come spend the evening with us at the Museum- enjoy refreshments and browse both inside and outside too.  Bring the family.

See you at the Museum Friday, October 5th 4:30pm – 6:00pm.

For more information check our website at www.walpolehistory.org.

Much more rewarding than the Pub Crawls the college students participate in! – Lil

Join us for a fun adventure! We’ll be charting two vans from Thomas Transportation, traveling to 4 yarn shops and stopping for lunch at the Woodstock Inn! It’s bound to be a good day. Only 12 spots left, so contact us soon to reserve yours!

Location and Time:  Walpole Town Hall, Downstairs Office at 7:30 PM.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. SEATING OF ALTERNATES

3. REVIEW and APPROVE MINUTES – September 10, 2018

4. PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Report from Chair:

A. Treasury Report.

B. Correspondence.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Forest Society Easement Monitoring:

a. Graves (65 Acres).

b. Aldrich, Wright, Hudson (35 Acres).

B. Champion Black Oak, Mill Pond Reserve; plaque.

C. Connecticut River Joint Commissions, Wantastiquet Subcommittee; seeking 2 volunteers.

D. Cold River Local Advisory Commission: Open spot.

6. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Great Brook Farm Easement – Monadnock Conservancy.

B. Great Brook Town Forest/Boggy Meadow Farm – Letter of Agreement Update.

C. Reservoir Dam Work – Update.

D. Town Easement Report – Update.

E. Fanny Mason Feasibility Study – Update.

F. Bill Callahan Land – Update.

G. Town Conservation Maps – Update.

H. Event Reminders:

a. Cheshire County Conservation Commission Potluck; Oct. 2, 5:00 – 7:30 PM.

b. Cheshire County Conservation District Annual Meeting; Oct. 24, 6:00 – 9:00 PM.

7. ADJOURNMENT

Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the

Walpole Conservation Commission

September 10, 2018

Members Present:

Alicia Flammia (Chair), John Peska (Vice Chair), Steven Dumont, Lewis Shelley, Jackie Kensen, Laura Hayes

Alternates Present:

Myra Mansouri, Elaine Heleen, Gary Speed

Members Absent:

Duncan Watson, Peter Palmiotto, Kelli Wilson

Others Present:

Cheryl Mayberry (Selectboard Representatives)

Call to Order: Alicia called the meeting to order at 7:29 PM.

Seating of Alternates: No seating of alternates required.

Review and approve minutes – August 6, 2018. No corrections were noted. Lew voted to approve the minutes as written. John seconded. All in favor.

Public Business:

1. Treasury: The Conservation fund has a balance of $9,175.34 and the PDIP account a balance $96,234.14. The Forestry account has a balance of $2,270.04 and the PDIP account $58,839.25. The trust fund accounts were passed around.

2. Correspondence:

a. Monadnock Conservancy (MC) is having their 29th celebration at the Hill Top Golf Course in Peterborough.

b. Email from Rebecca at the MC. At the Nelson Town Forest there is a minor issue. In the 2017 monitoring visit, a steward went out and noticed toys, a cooler and a few more items on the town forest land. Also a minor use of a 4 wheeler. Gary mentioned it is an ongoing problem with an abutter. There was a camping/drinking area. The steward is going out November of this year and was wondering if anyone had been out there recently. Gary thinks the use will continue unless there are fines involved. Alicia will forward the email from the MC when she gets it and if anyone has time to go with them it would be appreciated.

c. Correspondence in relation to the Donald Wood property. John is waiting on guidelines from Stacy C. at the MC and he will write a letter in support of the project. The selectboard has written a letter of support. Lew will hand deliver the letter.

d. Fuss & O’Neill Contract: $500 retainer has been paid. On Aug. 24th the WCC received another proposal for $22,280.00. This includes a survey, engineering evaluation, inspection report, dam breach analysis and an emergency action plan. It does not include any actual work on the dam. Once the report comes, the town and WCC will know what needs to be done, as well as approximate costs. The selectboard has paid the proposal and is asking the WCC to reimburse them. The money will come out of the Forestry fund. John made a motion to reimburse the Town of Walpole $22,280.00. Steven seconded. All in favor.

New Business:

1. John would like to discuss how funds are transferred. At the last meeting the WCC approved paying EE Houghton and Peter Rhodes from the Forestry accounts. There was only about $2,200.00 in the forestry account. John realized this and asked the bank to move $5,000.00 out of the PDIP Forestry account into the main forestry account. John mentioned that he was uncomfortable doing this on his own. He mentioned the $22,280.00 that was just approved, and that it will require another transfer. He would like to see a motion where the commission approves the transfer. Elaine suggested it become part of the initial motion. Alicia asked to amend the motion that John made to include the PDIP transfer. Motion was amended. John mentioned that there will be one more invoice from Houghton for the remainder of the clearing.

Old Business:

1. Peter Rhodes invoice: Invoice has been paid. Gary spoke with him and told him the check is in the mail. The invoice had been previously approved but for unknown reasons the check was not sent.

2. Chip Wood property letter – already discussed.

3. Great Brook Farm/MC: Stacy came last meeting to ask the WCC to contribute $10,000 for phase 2 of the conservation of Peter Graves property. John brought forward the idea of capping the WCC’s contributions for projects like this to 1 or 1 ½ percent of what is in or conservation fund. This would save money for a future project that may need large funds. Alicia stated that she read the last minutes and noted we donated $17,000 for phase 1 of the project. She asked if there was additional land being conserved. Steven noted that it is an additional 60 acres. Lew mentioned that Peter, when he was a member of the WCC, was against the WCC donating money to pay people to conserve their land and we are now being asked to donate money to fund his easement.  Lew also mentioned that if we cap contributions, it may handicap us in the future. John stated that it could be a general guideline. Alicia would like language that would allow us to be flexible. Alicia noted that the amounts we are being asked to contribute vary quite a bit. John noted that it can be different if it is farmland vs. other types of properties. Further discussion on donating the amount asked tabled until next meeting.

4. Reservoir Dam work: covered already.

5. Walpole Easement Database: No update from Laura, she is getting married in a month and has been busy.

6. Fannie Mason Feasibility Study: Lew has been walking and doing better. He will update the WCC in November. Should have the work done Oct. 15th.

7. Bill Callahan Land Survey: Paperwork is still being processed. No update. Lew thinks there was an email from Bill referencing some adjacent land and trails. Alicia will dig through her emails because she remembers something as well.

8. Great Brook/Boggy Meadow: Alicia found her notes and will work on the wording for the letter and have a draft for the next meeting.

9. Town Conservation Maps: No update from Peter. John will see him in the following week and will ask.

10. Walker Road Property: D&C is moving ahead to resubmit their original proposal. They are asking the Planning Board for a request for a public hearing. The handshake agreement with D&C to purchase the property from them is void.

11. WCC Appointments: Kelli is now an alternate member.

Other Business:

1. John revisited whether or not we would like to change the meeting time to 7:00 PM. Gary mentioned it always used to be 7:00 but was changed to help Tom Beaudry with his farming operations. There was no motion to move the meeting time to 7:00.

2. Lew reminded all that the annual NHACC meeting is coming up November 3rd and you need to register soon. Alicia noted that there is also a Cheshire County Conservation Commission Potluck at Stonewall Farm.

3. Alicia will not be attending the October meeting. John may also not be attending the meeting.

Adjournment: At 8:27 John made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Jackie seconded. Meeting adjourned.

Next Meeting: Monday, October 1, 2018 at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted; Steven Dumont, Recording Secretary

Note: These are unapproved minutes. Corrections, if any, will be found in the minutes of October 1, 2018.

Interesting information and discussion here. Really peaked my interest. – Lil

Present: Walpole Planning Board: Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Robert Miller, Secretary James Aldrich, Dennis Marcom, Jason Perron, Joanna Miller, Jeff Colley, Steve Dalessio, Selectboard representative to the WPB.

SWRPC: JB Mack and Lisa Murphy from Southwest Regional Planning Commission.

Rockingham Planning Directors: Chuck Wise and Gary Fox.

Rockingham Planning Commission members: Chair Renee Vondle, Laurie Rowell, Bonnie North, Nathan Bow, Bonnie Anderson, Miles Michle. Two other members of the Rockingham Planning Commission arrived later in the meeting.

Windham County: Chris Campany, Executive Director of the Windham Regional Commission.

Mr. Mack said the reason for the meeting was to see if what is happening in one community (Walpole) is the same as what was happening in the other community (Rockingham). While the communities are in different states, they are part of a regional community.  He continued that earlier this year a few Walpole Planning Board and Selectboard members met with members from the Rockingham community to discuss the Vilas Bridge. The bridge links Walpole with the Bellows Falls’ downtown and with the bridge being closed it has had an impact on the downtown merchants. Before it was closed 5,000 to 6,000 vehicles a day crossed that bridge each day. Mr. Mack wants to facilitate how these two communities can work together to create opportunities for both towns.

Many people, in fact 104 people who live in Rockingham, work in Walpole. Many people, in fact 105 people who live in Walpole, work in Rockingham. Another link between the two towns is that people who live in Rockingham, shop in Walpole and vice versa. Mr. Mack asked the Board members from both communities – what are the three challenges your town will be facing in the next three years?

Mr. Campany said these communities are across the river from one another. He asked, What are your common needs? Is there is a specific economic focus that you can work on together for a grant?

Rockingham is made up of the village of Bellows Falls and the towns of Saxtons River and Rockingham. Rockingham goes all the way Chester, VT. Each has its own zoning, water and fire department.

Walpole has three districts: Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville. Walpole And North Walpole Villages have its own water and sewer system. Walpole and North Walpole’s waste water goes to a treatment center in Bellows Falls. There are two lines, one under each bridge that crosses the Connecticut River at the point where the railroad facility is. The Selectboard is exploring moving the line under the Vilas Bridge 100 feet to the north.

Walpole and Drewsville have the same Selectboard Zoning Board and fire department while North Walpole has also its Commissioners, Zoning Board and fire department. They share a Planning Board and the police department.

JB Mack asked again, What are the big planning issues?

Mr. Wise said Rockingham is doing a comprehensive rewriting and updating of its planning document. It hasn’t been done since the ’80s. It includes looking at land-use regulations, subdivisions, industry and providing for its youth and elderly.

Mr. Fox said a priority is the island – getting an industry in there. The island is the land across from the canal in Bellows Falls. Mr. Fox said the island is a brownfield. The paper mill and other buildings are crumbling and can’t be saved, so they will come down this winter. The brownfield will be cleaned up by the end of May. The town secured $1.1 million in five grants for this project.

The land is zoned industrial and has water, sewer and power. Nearby is a bus stop, intercity rail, Greyhound bus service and plenty of parking. Two challenges are the infrastructure – the sidewalk needs to be replaced and one bridge to the site needs repairs to support heavy truck loads.

Mr. Fox said they have already begun a marketing campaign to get an industry in there and most likely it will be food-related. That is what is popular in the industry right now, he said. His targets are breweries, dairies and specialty foods.

Mr. Dalessio said it is unlikely Walpole will bring in a major industry to the town so he told the Rockingham people to encourage businesses like Sonic and Chroma. Walpole has only about 30 pieces of commercial land left and those will probably be small retail.

Mr. Fox said downtown Bellows Falls also has two small industries, one a screw manufacturer. These manufacturers occupy small buildings – about 4,000 square feet. It also has a downtown and practically all of the shops are full and thriving. The spirit of this meeting is the spirit of working together.

Ms. North said people should be looking at taking advantage of the natural beauty of the area. That’s why she moved here. She asked if the people at the meeting had ever stood on the middle of the Vilas Bridge and looked around. “The view is unparalleled,” she exclaimed. She envisions the Vilas Bridge being for pedestrians and bicycles and there being kiosks and art events there, maybe even the Farmers Market.

Mr. Dalessio said repairing the Vilas Bridge to be open to traffic is a good 10 years away. It’s at the end of the state’s 10-year plan for repairing bridges in the state.

Mr. J. Miller described Walpole as rural. The residents like its rural character and it hasn’t changed much since he was a boy growing up here. Most of the commercial area is north of town on Route 12. “We’ve been status quo and that the way people like it,” he said.

Right now, Mr. J. Miller continued, the Walpole Board members are looking at writing a solar ordinance and have concerns about large installations and how they impact neighbors. He added all subdivisions must be decided by townspeople who vote in March on warrant articles.

A concern is for young people looking for good jobs in the area and for the elderly who want to stay here, but care and housing are issues. The only place now specifically for seniors is Applewood and that’s always full. Applewood is also based on income The county nursing home is in Westmoreland and is getting an upgrade that will take two years to complete. There will still be 150 beds, but the building, which  is being renovated in sections, will be completely new.

Mr. Dalessio said improving public transportation to Keene and maybe a route from Hanover to Keene is needed. Rockingham has Park & Ride as well as the Current, a bus service that primarily serves people in Bellows Falls.

Ms. Vondle said they are working on increasing child care and adult day care. Businesses say this is what’s needed in the area. She would also like to see a higher education facility so residents could take of advantage of classes. Right now Vermont Tech is setting up a class for the fall where the labs will be local and the reading material online.

Mr. Dalessio said many are utilizing Claremont Community College and in Lebanon, Hypertherm is spending millions educating people who they are training to work for the company

Mr. Campany said the Connecticut River Resource Commission treats and helps communities that work together as a priority. The federal government earmarks money for states working together on outdoor recreation projects or transportation projects.

Mr. Perron said the townspeople like Walpole’s rural character. There are a few things we could do to help our tax base and community transportation is a good idea. But people need a reason to go to a place, to have a destination such as the Bridge of Flowers in Massachusetts.

Ms. Andros said people go to Bellows Falls to the movies and there are some good places to eat. They like the book shop and Stone Art Church events.

There is some competition between the towns with student baseball, basketball and track competitions. And the Meeting Waters YMCA brings youngsters from both communities together.

Mr. Fox said the merchants are part of the National Main Street program, which helped them replace lamp posts and display banners on Main Street, plus focus on keeping the facades of the buildings similar. That downtown group is are also responsible for the Christmas lighting in the Square.

The question was asked how does North Walpole fit into the Walpole community. Mr. Dalessio said recently a small park at the bottom of the road near the school was rejuvenated. It was cleaned up, the manager has a place on the recreation committee, water and electricity was restored, and a building that was boarded up has been refurbished for storage. There are picnic tables there and the residents had a Christmas tree lighting there last year. It’s an important part of the North Walpole community today.

There was discussion of the rail trail in Walpole. There are portions of it that are not passable and in one spot it goes through a person’s backyard. That should be improved but the town needs someone to champion it, Mr. Dalessio said. In other words, the project needs someone to lead the improvement.

Someone from the Rockingham contingent said Rockingham has no access to the river and would like to have it. Discussion ensued about the portage area, which is locked, and how to achieve the river access goal.

Another person suggested having a Christmas tree lighting involving both communities on the new bridge crossing between the two towns. Many thought that might be a good start to how to bring the two communities together.

A subcommittee was formed that would work on that and future projects. Mr. J. Miller said he would be part of the group as did Joanna Andros. The two Bonnies from the Rockingham Board agreed to be part of the committee as did Mr. Mack and Ms. Murphy. Cheryl Mayberry’s name was one who should be asked from North Walpole. She in a Walpole Selectboard member and she will be asked if she is interested in being a subcommittee member.

The meeting broke up at 8:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were three people from the public in attendance.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

DEARBORN CIRCLE – Re:  Future Zoning Article:  Mr. Jeff Miller and Mr. Bill Carmody were present to discuss Mr. Carmody’s property accessed through Ames Plaza Lane.  Mr. Carmody advised the correct lot numbers should be sub-lots #05 and #21.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised it is the Warrant Article that rules, not the Zoning Ordinance.  This Warrant Article was passed in 2007   Mr. Miller wants to be sure the lot numbers match the tax cards.  Mrs. Downing had put together a complete packet of information on this matter.   Mr. Miller said the question is what needs to be done in order to correct this.  Mrs. Pschirrer said there has to be another Warrant Article in 2019 to make the corrections.  A lot of time was spent doing research and reading background material on this issue.  Attorney Hockensmith feels it best to clean it up because ambiguity goes away and the title is clear forever.  Mr. Miller just wants to be sure they have a Warrant Article to make it clear that sub-lots #5 and 21 are changed from Residential back to Commercial.  Mr. Dalessio summarized it has to be fixed at a Town Meeting.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (b) Hiring, (c) Reputations and (d) Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real or Personal Property.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 6:6:40 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:46 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 20, 2018, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $736,664.75 for checks issued September 21, 2018.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes the monthly payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District for $560,964.00 and a payment of $125,000.00 re: 2018 Walpole Fire District Warrant #5 for operating expenses.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending September 15, 2018 in the amount of $25,679.85 for checks issued September 21, 2018, and the electronic fund transfer for employer taxes in the amount of $4,952.82 for the week ending September 15, 2018.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 13, 2018:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 13, 2018, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – September 13, 2018:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 13, 2018, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and review Minutes of the following meetings:

• Trustees of the Trust Funds Meeting – May 17, 2018;

• North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners Meeting – August 28, 2018;

• North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners Meeting – September 11, 2018;

• Planning Board Meeting – September 11, 2018;

• Hooper Institute Committee Meeting – September 11, 2018.

OLD BUSINESS:

NH Housing Finance Authority – Re: Abenaki Springs Phase II: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the NH Housing Finance Authority for Abenaki Springs Phase II.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ramsey Hill Road Class VI Easement Deed: Mr. Coughlin attended the meeting last week regarding an issue with Ms. Potter’s Deed being recorded.   Mrs. Pschirrer advised this will be on-hold as the Town cannot give Mr. Coughlin property they do not own.  More research will be done and Mr. Coughlin is aware of this.

Pooled Sick Leave Policy:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Pooled Sick Leave Policy.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Recreation Department – Revolving Fund:  Ms. Mayberry reported that the Revolving Fund is not tax payer money.  She had a conversation with Mr. Cassarino about not being aware of any restrictions in terms of giving a gift card to an employee.  Mr. Dalessio noted the Revolving Funds have strict uses based on the Warrant Articles; they are equipment and training.  They cannot give a gift card. Therefore, they will have to take up a collection which the Recycling Center is doing.  Mr. Dalessio talked to Mr. Kreissle about administration.  At the end of the year they would bring back money that was spent out of the regular Town budget for food, etc.  Revolving Funds reduce budgets which benefits taxpayers.

Online Comments – Re: Dexparts and Junk Yards:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of comments from Mr. O’Brien.

NEW BUSINESS:

Thank You Note from Liz Brady and Family:  A Thank You note was received from Mrs. Liz Brady thanking the Selectboard for the donation to the CHaD Hockey Fundraiser in memory of Gerry.

Town Website:  Two comments were received about why agendas are not posted on the website and there are requests for more posting of minutes.

NHMA Annual Conference:  A notice was received from the NH Municipal Association advising that their 2018 Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held on Wednesday, November 14th and Thursday, November 15th, 2018, in Manchester, NH.  Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mrs. Downing will attend.

Maplewood Nursing Home Ground Breaking Ceremony: Mrs. Pschirrer attended this ceremony today at 1:00 PM.

Public Hearing Notice for NH Emergency Medical Rules.  This notice was sent to Mr. Mark Houghton, Walpole Fire Department, and to the North Walpole Fire Department.

SWRPC Fall Meeting Invitation.  An invitation was received to attend the SWRPC on October 9th, 2018 at 5:00 PM at the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene.  The presentation will be on Transportation Infrastructure in Southwest NH.   Ms. Mayberry will attend.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Darlene Pecor: Mr. Dalessio has not yet responded to Mrs. Pecor’s questions as more research is needed.

Auditors:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised Mr. Rich Kreissle gave them the efficiency worksheets from the auditors.  The worksheets with comments/recommendations were reviewed.  Ms. Mayberry suggested in the future these documents should be sent to the Manager of Finance and Mrs. Pschirrer as Chair.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the replacement cruiser cost in the amount of $12,780.00 to be taken out of the Capital Fund.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Boy Scouts:  Mr. Dalessio advised the Boy Scouts are looking for service projects.  They are going to do some trail work at the Hooper.  There will be Service Project Coordinator.  Contact Mr. Dalessio if anyone becomes aware of service projects.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 9:05 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 9:15 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Hooper Trustees Present:  Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 9:05 PM.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – September 13, 2018:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of September 13, 2018, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the minutes were approved.  

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the transfer of funds from the Hooper Education Trust to the Town of Walpole in the amount of $7,120.93.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the transfer of funds from the Hooper Maintenance Trust to the Town of Walpole in the amount of $775.71.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Hooper Institute Committee:  Mrs. Downing had asked Mrs. Eloise Clark about the status of some members of the Hooper Institute Committee.  Mrs. Clark provided the update.  She prepares agendas for all meetings.

Mr. Dalessio suggested future discussion on re-structuring the Board into three committees:  1) Education Committee; 2) Scholarship Committee; and 3) Community Garden.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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