Town of Walpole Seeks Community Input for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The Town of Walpole is in the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, a vital tool used to identify local risks—such as flooding, severe storms, and winter weather—and to outline strategies that reduce their impact on our community. As part of this effort, we are seeking input from residents, business owners, and other stakeholders through a brief Hazard Mitigation Survey.
Your feedback will help the town better understand which hazards concern you most, how prepared you feel, and what steps you believe should be taken to improve community resilience. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or just moved to town, your perspective is valuable. The survey will be open until April 20th.
The survey is quick, anonymous, and open to all. You can take it online by scanning or clicking the QR code, going to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WalpoleHazards, or visiting the Town’s website.
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Guests Present: Brenda DuLong, Meghan Hansson, Peggy Pschirrer
CALL TO ORDER: Sue Bauer, as the Recording Secretary, called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
ELECTION OF THE CHAIR: Ms. Mayberry moved to appoint Steven Dalessio as the Chair of the Selectboard. Second by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
OPENING OF THE SELECTBOARD MEETING: Mr. Dalessio, Selectboard Chair, opened the Selectboard Meeting.
SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION: Ms. DuLong presented Walpole with a scholarship as a result of Mrs. Hansson attending the NH Town Clerk’s Association Certificate Program, which consists of three one-week training sessions in Concord. Mrs. Hansson successfully completing a special challenge. The Board congratulated Mrs. Hansson.
Ms. DuLong and Mrs. Hansson left the meeting.
HOOPER TRUSTEES
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:41 PM. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:06 PM.
Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,515412.38 dated 3/24/2025 including $804,108.96 payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District. Second 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 $32,117.77 dated 3/21/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,201.52. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 12, 2025. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the minutes were approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2025: The minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting on March 27th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Vose brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
Walpole Fire District Meeting – October 9, 2024
Walpole Fire District Meeting – November 6, 2024
Walpole Fire District Meeting – December 4, 2024
Walpole Fire District Meeting – January 8, 2025
Walpole Fire District Meeting – February 12,2025
Walpole Fire District Budget Hearing – February 12, 2025
Planning Board Meeting – March 11, 2025
Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.
TIMBER YIELD CERTIFICATION AND WARRANT
Op # 24-461-10, Map and Lot # 009-006-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $$189.45. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and both forms were signed.
Op # 24-461-11, Map and Lot # 009-008-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $100.84. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and both forms were signed.
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
Map and Lot# 012-013-4U1: Ms. Vose moved to approve a Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-013-4U1 for $1,576.49. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot# 012-013-4U2: Ms. Vose moved to approve a Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-013-4U2 for $2,636.21. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
Map and Lot # 003-007-002:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-007-002, of $18.42. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 003-082-CL3:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-008-CL3, of $25.63. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 008-035-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 008-035-000, of $38.09. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 009-007-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 009-007-000, of $6.19. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot #013-011-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 013-011-000, of $12.45. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 022-017-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 022-017-000, of $12.86. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 028-033-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-033-000, of $17.09. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:
Map and Lot # 005-025-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 005-025-000. The applicant served over 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot # 013-027-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 013-027-001. The applicant served over 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SOLAR ENERGY EXEMPTION:
Map and Lot # 013-027-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Solar Energy Exemption for Map and Lot# 013-027-001. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Reservoir Dam Wetlands Permit Application: The full application will be distributed to the Planning Board, the Town Clerk, the Selectboard Office, the Conservation Commission, and Fuss and O’Neill. Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the application and ask for Mr. Dalessio to sign all five copies. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the application signed.
Hazard Plan Mitigation Plan Update: The initial meeting was held today from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. The entire Selectboard attended and now have an understanding of what it will take to update the plan.
2023 Financial Audit: Mrs. Downing reported thatMr. Kreissle has been hearing from the auditors yesterday and today. He is sending the requested information to them promptly.
NEW BUSINESS
Selectboard Liaison Assignments: For the next year the following Selectboard members will be working with the departments, boards, commission/committee, and projects.
Department
Liaisons
Board
Liaisons
Selectboard
Mr. Dalessio
Planning
Mr. Dalessio
Finance
Ms. Mayberry
Library
Ms. Vose
Highway
Ms. Mayberry
Hooper
All
Police
Mr. Dalessio
Recycling
Ms. Vose
Commission/
Recreation
Ms. Vose
Committee
Liaisons
Town Clerk
Ms. Vose
Conservation
Ms. Vose
Tax Collector
All
Trail
Ms. Vose
Water/Sewer
Mr. Dalessio
Welfare
Ms. Mayberry
Project
Liaisons
Police Station
Mr. Dalessio
Dams and Bridges
Mr. Dalessio
Emergency
All
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
All
Appointment Notices: There are members who would like to continue for another term on the Conservation Commission.
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept Peter Palmiotto for another term on the Conservation Committee. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept France Menk for another term on the Conservation Committee. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Ms. Vose explained that the Recreation Director needs a cell phone plan. Ms. Vose moved to use $302.25 from the Recreation Revolving Fund for a phone plan for the Recreation Director. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Capital Reserve Fund Requests: There are five requests from warrant articles approved at Town Meeting.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $15,000.00 be moved to the Police Department Capital Reserve Fund per Article 12. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $55,000.00 be moved to the Police Building Capital Reserve Fund per Article 7. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $25,000.00 be moved to the Highway Capital Reserve Fund per Article 10. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $40,000.00 be moved to the Municipal Building Capital Reserve Fund per Article 8. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $26,000.00 be moved to the Town Wide Capital Reserve Fund per Article 13. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Risk Pools and SB 297: HealthTrust called regarding this NH Senate Bill. A note was received from the Secretary of State asking for Walpole’s support of SB 297. Both communications were acknowledged.
National Grid Herbicide Notification: National Grid will be applying herbicide from the Great Hydro Dam southeastward towards Surry. The notification was acknowledged.
Highway Shed Stain Color: The Selectboard agreed that the Highway shed color will be Hamilton Blue semi-solid.
Assessing Information Fees: Mrs. Downing reported that the last update in fees was January 2018. The Selectboard was asked if the fees should be raised $10 for each option to help offset the Avitar costs. Ms. Mayberry moved to increase the assessing information fees by $10.00 for each option. Second by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e)
Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 7:48 PM. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:26 PM.
Ms. Mayberry moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 27, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)
Walpole Players Board Meeting Sunday, March 30th 4pm in the Helen Miller Theater
The Walpole Players will hold their next board meeting this Sunday, March 30th, at 4pm upstairs in the Town Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend. You may share your ideas with the board at the meeting or by emailing walpoleplayers@gmail.com.
Steve Dalessio opened the meeting in the Selectboard Office at 6:30 pm. Present were Jay Punt, Andrew Dey, Trevor MacLachlan, Cheri Watson (on zoom), Peggy Pschirrer and Chief Justin Sanctuary. Dave Adams was absent.
The Committee reviewed the results of our recent public meeting. Everyone present agreed we need a new police station, but all were concerned about cost.
Are we building just a building or a police station? Mr. MacLachlan emphasized we must be concerned about life safety standards. We must follow the International Building Code – a federal classification for new construction which represents a higher standard of codes. The code is updated regularly.
The public questions what are the implications for each taxpayer if we secure bonds to pay for this structure? New Hampshire Bond costs for 10- year and 20-year costs were distributed to the committee.
We have hired Nancy Merrill as a grant writer for this project. She is a former Economic Development Director for the City of Claremont where she wrote many successful grants.
Returning to the discussion of the current design of the Police Station, it was agreed we need to reduce the square footage. From 8,200 to less than 7,000. The windows and doors must still be ballistic. We need cover for outdoor parking. Mr. Dalessio presented a design in which he had moved the offices and altered the size of the training room to half its former size. The committee approved the alterations which reduced the square footage without compromising the most important needs and safety of a new station.
Mr. Dalessio will get in touch with our Architect, Michael Petrovick to discuss the alterations so we can have a new design.
The Warrant Article which was to appear at Town Meeting asking the voters to approve our going forward with a new station has been removed from the agenda. There will be a Warrant Article which will ask the voters to approve a $55,000 CRF for the Police Department which will pay for the grant writer and other expenses associated with the design. We expect to purchase the property site for the new station before Town Meeting.
Our next meeting will be March 24, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the office of the Selectboard.
Roll Call: Present Board members Chair Tom Murray, Vice-Chair Dave Edkins, William Sommers. Alternates Don Sellarole and Myra Mansouri. Absent: Board members Pauline Barnes and Shane O’Keefe.
Call to Order: Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 7:02. He welcomed new ZBA member Bill Sommers. He asked alternates Myra Mansouri and Don Sellarole to sit in for the missing Board members. They agreed.
Minutes: Review of February 2025 minutes: Mr. Murray said in the last paragraph of page 1 the RSA number should be 674:33 not 6754:33. Mr. Edkins made a motion to accept the amended minutes as presented. Mr. Sellarole seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Tonight’s minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed for corrections at the April meeting.
New Business:
Election of Officers
Mr. Murray asked for nominations. Ms. Mansouri nominated Tom Murray as chair. Mr. Edkins seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Mansouri nominated Pauline Barnes as Vice-Chair. Mr. Sellarole seconded the motion The vote was 5-0 in favor. Mr. Sellarole nominated Mr. Edkins as Clerk. Ms. Mansouri seconded the motion and the vote was 5-0 in favor.
Old Business:
Public Hearing: Variance:Jennie Cure, Map 11, Lot 27, 529 Valley Road, Rural/Ag District. Proposed is a wheelchair ramp. Ramp will be too close to the center of the road. Presenter and builder is Doug Phelps. Zoning Ordinance: Article VIII D-2.
Mr. Edkins recused himself from sitting in on this public hearing.
Mr. Phelps brought in a large drawing of the layout of the property: road, driveway, original house, a new deck, new addition and the location of the wheelchair ramp. All items were delineated in different colors. For example, the ramp, which is 20 feet with a 6.8-foot-by-5-foot pivot area at the top and a 1/12 grade, were outlined in green. He explained that his client bought her mother’s house on Valley Road. Her mother is now in a nursing home in Bellows Falls. The original section of the house was built in 1808. An addition was added to the home with all new features. He and Zoning Coordinator Ernie Vose measured the distance to the center of the road and it was 60.4 feet.
Mr. Murray explained that a person applying for a variance must meet five conditions. Following are conditions in regular type and the applicant’s response in italics.
1.
Condition No. 1 Granting the variance would not be contrary to the public interest.
It is in the public interest that a dwelling be handicap accessible.
Condition No. 2. If the variance were granted, the spirit of he ordinance would be observed because:
It wouldn’t infringe on the setbacks.
Condition No. 3. Granting the variance would do substantial justice because:
The handicapped (person) would have access to a warm dwelling. Ms. Mansouri said friends of the handicapped person would also be able to visit.
Condition No. 4: Granting the variance will not diminish the values of the surrounding properties because:
The project has already increased surrounding property values. It makes the property look more civic minded and friendly.
Condition No. 5: Unnecessary Hardship: Owing to the special conditions of the property that distinguish it from the other properties in the area, denial of the variance would result in unnecessary hardship because:
1. No fair and substantial relationship exists between the general public purposes of the ordinance provision and specific application of the provision to the because:
Low profile and low impact. The construction of the ramp shows the owner is concerned about her property and the neighborhood.
and The proposed use is a reasonable one because:
The building always had two entrances that infringed on the setback. Mr. Murray quoted from RSA 674:33. “any zoning board of adjustment may grant a variance from the terms of a zoning ordinance without finding a hardship arising from the condition of a premises subject to the ordinance, when reasonable accommodation are necessary to allow a person or persons with a recognized physical disability to reside in or regularly use the premises…….”
Ms. Mansouri made a motion to approve the variance. Mr. Sellarole seconded the motion and the motion carried in favor 4-0. Mr. Edkins returned to sit on the Board.
Adjournment
Mr. Edkins made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Sellarole seconded the motion and the motion carried. The time was 7:37 pm.
Beginning Wednesday March 26th, River Valley Church is excited to welcome 2nd – 5th grade students to join us in creating art and sharing a snack after school. This program is free, but does require registration. Weekly attendance is not required to participate – join us when you can! The program will run through June 11th. Students at the Walpole School can take Bus 2 to be dropped off at the church. Students must be picked up by a parent or legal guardian by 5 pm. This program is being led by Emily Heddon and Beth Vickers.
You can register using the QR code on the attached poster or using this link: Registration Link
Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry, Chair; Steven Dalessio and Carolyn Vose
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:32 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
PAYROLL
Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,085.69 dated 3/14/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,672.95. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
Selectboard Meeting – March 5, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 5, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 5, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 5, 2025. The minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved, and the minutes are sealed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Vose brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
Conservation Commission Meeting – March 3, 2025
Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.
PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
Map and Lot # 028-159-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-159-000, of $2,442.00. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 001-003-006:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 001-003-006, of $269.74. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 003-065-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-065-000, of $239.27. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 020-044-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 020-044-000, of $20.10. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 001-019-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 001-019-000, of $10.27. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.
VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:
Map and Lot # 013-027-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 013-027-001. The applicant served more than 90 days of active duty and was honorably discharged. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Houghton Brook Bridge – Cost Escalation Update: In 2023 the estimated cost to replace the bridge was $1,147,200. The current estimate is $1,695,000, which is a 48% increase in cost. Mr. Dalessio made a motion for the chair to sign the form stating that Walpole still plans to replace the Houghton Brook Bridge. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion passed, and Ms. Mayberry signed the form.
Reservoir Dam Update: An update was received from Fuss & O’Neill. The wetlands permit is being finalized. Forms are to be sent to the Town next week for review and signatures.
Reservoir Dam Reimbursement Form: A reimbursement of $13,969 is requested. Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the reimbursement request and to have Mr. Dalessio sign the form. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the reimbursement request was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Initial Meeting: The first meeting will be March 19, 2025 at 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the Town Hall.
NEW BUSINESS
New Police Station Grant Consultant: Nancy Merrill of Development Solutions LLC is a grant writer working on the new Police Station funding. Mr. Dalessio made a motion to approve hiring Development Solutions LLC to help with fundraising for the New Police Station, and for the Chair to sign the contract. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the contract was signed.
2025 Senator Shaheen Congressional Grant Request: Ms. Merrill of Development Solutions LLC completed the application to request $2,057,209 for the new Police Station. Peggy Pschirrer requested support letters from various Town groups. The letters were uploaded to a portal.
Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Mr. Wilkes requested payment for three movies to be shown by the Recreation Department this summer. Ms. Vose moved to purchase the three movies from Swank Motion Pictures Inc. for a total cost of $825 with funds to come from the Recreation Revolving Fund, and to sign Purchase Order #204586. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the purchase was approved, and the purchase order was signed.
Whitcomb Park Reservation Request: The organizers of the Joshua Druke 5K Race on September 20, 2025 would like to start the race at Whitcomb Park. The walk-through last year helped eliminate questions about possible damage. Mrs. Downing will call Primex for recommended insurance levels for an event like this. By consensus the Board asked Mrs. Downing to let the organizers know they may use Whitcomb Park as long as Walpole gets proof of insurance at an appropriate level and there is a walk-through.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e)
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 7:01 PM. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:22 PM.
Mr. Dalessio moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 19, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)
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