Virgina found a set of keys on Maple Grove Rd between Prospect Hill Rd and North Rd. If you think they might be yours you can email her at <starbellyv@yahoo.com>. If your description matches the keys she found you can arrange for pick up.
Walpole Community CROP Hunger Walk – 10/8/16
Walpole Community CROP Hunger Walk to be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Registration starts at 9:00 am and walk begins at 9:30 am.
With the aim of “Ending hunger one step at a time,” the Walpole Community CROP Hunger Walk has set a goal of 50 Walkers and hopes to raise $5,000 to help stop hunger and poverty here in our community and around the world, through self-help initiatives. A portion of the funds raised here in Walpole will go to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf.
Last year, 26 Walkers raised more than $3,500 in their locally organized CROP Hunger Walk.
The goals of the interfaith CROP Hunger Walk are many: To raise funds to help hungry people; to raise awareness of hunger as an issue; to engage and train volunteers for community service; and to engage a broad cross-section of the community—persons of many ages and backgrounds—in service to the neediest of the world.
Donations to the Walpole CROP Hunger Walk are tax-deductible and can be made online. Please consider joining one of the existing Walpole CROP Hunger Walk teams, or create your own—if you can’t walk, you can still register as a team member and help us fundraise! Registration and donation information is available at http://www.crophungerwalk.org/walpolenh or by contacting Ellie Shaw at 756-4866.
Selectboard Meeting – 9/8/16
TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; Whitney Aldrich
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record. There were five people in attendance.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Westminster Street Parking Striping: Ms. Joan Balla has quite a few older customers coming into the bakery. The parking in front of the Walpole Tavern and her business is very limited. People do not seem to park to the end of the curb but they park in-between so quite often her customers cannot park in front or in back of other vehicles/trucks. Some handicapped customers need to have one of those front spaces otherwise they end up stopping in front of her business to drop off the handicapped person and then have to find a parking space. She spoke to the tenants that used to park there all day/night and asked them to leave those spaces free during the day and they have been doing that. Other people park there for 2-to-3 hours. She asked Mrs. Pschirrer if it would be possible to paint lines to designate the parking spaces so people will know where the parking spot starts and ends. There would be no in-between parking. People parallel park on Westminster Street all the time. There was discussion about having a handicapped parking space as well. Mr. Dalessio spoke to Police Chief Paquette about this. His concern is that there is no parking ordinance in Town therefore the Police officers could not enforce the parking violations. Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned that the Highway Department would like to stripe parking spaces on Elm Street because many times vehicles park too close to the “Stop” sign.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to stripe both sides of Westminster Street from the beginning of Main Street down to Elm Street and Elm Street on one side only from Westminster Street to Main Street. A handicapped parking space will be added on Westminster Street. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mrs. Pschirrer summarized that they need a Parking Ordinance. People will then start parking appropriately.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $37,113.35 for checks dated September 9, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
PAYROLL:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Payroll voucher for the week ending September 3, 2016, in the amount of $22,618.70 for checks dated September 9, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,818.98 for the week ending September 3, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 1, 2016: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of September 1, 2016, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – September 1, 2016: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 1, 2016, as presented. These Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
- North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – August 16, 2016;
- North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – August 30, 2016.
BUILDING PERMITS:
RICHARD S. FRANCIS, 257 Ramsay Hill Road, Map & Lot #011-007-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit #2016-34 for Richard S. Francis to “Construct a 15’ x 10’ screened porch”. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
JAMES and MARY SUOZZI, 644 County Road, Map & Lot #005-033-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit #2016-35 for James and Mary Suozzi to “Add a 2nd story shed dormer to allow for additional bathroom and two bedrooms”. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Town Hall Facilities Policy: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to sign the Town Hall Facilities Policy that was discussed and approved by the Selectboard last week. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
This policy will be numbered as “SB 101”.
Town Dental Coverage: Mrs. Downing reported that Ms. Melissa Hopf will be here on Friday, September 16th to visit with Mrs. Downing and Mr. Kreissle and give them a proposal to review. She will then return on Thursday, September 22nd to make a presentation to the Selectboard.
Water and Sewer Liens: The Selectboard had received a draft of the Water and Sewer Liens policy. Mrs. Linda Edkins continues to work on it. Mr. Dalessio wants to meet with Mrs. Edkins and Mr, Mark Houghton when it is ready to be finalized.
Employee Policy Handbook Update: Mrs. Pschirrer advised that the committee will be meeting on September 20th to continue their work on the handbook update.
NEW BUSINESS:
Police Grants: Mr. Dalessio reported that the Police Department applied for and received three separate grants from the NH Department of Safety. The first Grant is a “Distracted Driving Patrol Grant. This was designed to enforce the NH’s Hand-Free Electronic Device Law. The second Grant is the “DWI Patrols” Grant. This Grant was awarded to the Department to assist with the impaired driving problem in our community. The final Grant awarded is the “Sustained Traffic Enforcement Patrol (STEP) Grant / Operation Safe Commute”. This Grant has been awarded to the PD to combat the problem of speeding motorists on roads traversing in and through Walpole. Chief Paquette said the matching funds are within his budget. Mrs. Pschirrer’s concern is the time involved with the paperwork, etc.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize the Chair of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, to sign these Grants and to initial each page. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Recreation Department Request: Mr. Cassarino submitted a request that through the earnings of the Recreation Programs, they would like to propose that they purchase four new soccer goals, two pairs, to replace the old ones for the 7/8 year old league. The goals have been in the league for many years and were purchased by the Beliveau’s when they were running the league. The poles/frames are starting to bend and are no longer straight. These new goals will be a huge upgrade to the program. The total cost for the four goals with shipping costs is $3,977.98.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to permit the Recreation Department to order four goals and use their Revolving Funds of $3,977.98 for the soccer program. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Bond: Mr. Dalessio reported that Mr. Kreissle and Mr. Goins are looking into the details for taking out a bond. The Town has some major expenses that are coming up; there are several red-listed bridges, culverts and possibly if they do the diversion of the waste from the Vilas Bridge to Green Street in North Walpole and then cross over the new Arch Bridge. Conceptually bonds are at their lowest interest rate so it may benefit the Town to take a bond now rather than later. Typically bonds do not have to be spent for three years. We have a number of projects in the planning stages at this time. They need to get the planning done and then make some decisions.
Highway Department: Mrs. Pschirrer advised that an employee will be out for several weeks.
RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:05 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:17 PM.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Department Head Budgets: Mrs. Downing was asked to remind the Department Heads that their budgets need to be turned in as soon as possible.
Proposed Budget: Mr. Dalessio passed out the base line budget to Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Aldrich with things they are aware of. He felt they might want to look at the aging infrastructure. Mr. Dalessio recommended that they schedule an all-day meeting toward the end of October to talk with the Department Heads about their proposed budgets (Highway, Recycling, Police and Mr. Mark Houghton). He will give out information and instructions at the next Staff Meeting. Mr. Kreissle will be asked to get prices for oil and propane from Irving Oil. Other companies were asked for the same information.
Salary Review: Mr. Dalessio is waiting for a quote. The company now has all the job descriptions.
Railing and Gazebo Repair Projects: Mrs. Downing reported that both projects have been done. She is waiting to hear from the Handyman, who was hired as a contractor, for the other projects.
Town Hall Kitchen: Mrs. Downing talked to Mr. Mark Houghton about installing the dish washer in the Town Hall kitchen. Mrs. Pschirrer noted that they need to spend the money before the end of this year or lose it.
Employee and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic – September 25: Mrs. Downing is checking with people to see if they will be attending or not. Mr. Dalessio wanted to be sure the North Walpole Village employees are also invited.
Horse Thieves: Mr. Dalessio mentioned that the annual meeting is September 27th.
Playground: Mr. Aldrich advised that they got the funding for the new playground. The committee plans to build it on September 30th and October 1st.
Boston Post Cane: The Selectboard would like to do the presentation of the Boston Post Cane on a Thursday before the regular meeting from 5:30 to 6:00 PM. Relatives and friends will be invited to attend.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
Meter Readings – 9/26/16-9/27/1
TOWN OF WALPOLE, NH
NOTICE
Town of Walpole and North Walpole
2016 Water and Sewer Readings
Water/Sewer meters in Walpole Village and North Walpole will be read from September 26, 2016 through September 27, 2016. If you have an inside meter and will not be available for reading during these dates, please contact the Selectmen’s Office (756-3672) to make an appointment to have the meter read.
PER OFFICE OF THE SELECTBOARD
Fire Hydrant Flushing – 9/28/16-9/30/16
TOWN OF WALPOLE
FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING
The fire hydrants covering Walpole South of Cold River will be flushed during the hours of 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 through 9:00 AM on Friday, September 30, 2016. Residents may experience discolored water when first running their water during this time. Please run the water for five minutes until clear before using. If the water does not clear after the five minutes, you may contact the Water and Sewer Department at (603) 756-3672. Thank you for your patience during this necessary work.
The Walpole Water Department
Artist Reception – 9/24/16
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Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 9/13/16
Walpole Planning Board
September 13, 2016 Minutes
Walpole Town Hall
7 pm
Presiding Members: Jeffrey Miller (Chair), Robert Miller (Vice-Chair), James Aldrich, (Secretary), Dennis Marcom, Jason Perron, Jeff White. Alternates: Edward Potter and Joanna Andros. Absent: Steve Dalessio (Selectboard Representative).
Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the October 11, 2015, meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.
Meeting Opened: Mr. J. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
Roll Call: All board members were present so no alternates were called to fill in.
Minutes: Approve August minutes and workshop minutes. Mr. Perron made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes and the workshop minutes as written. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and it was approved by the Board.
Old Business:
Voluntary Merger – Sidney Craven, Map 22, Lot 16, 100 North Road LLC. Mr. Joe Dibernardo explained that the town considers this property for tax purposes as one tract but the deed, as the map shows, considers it as two tracts of land. Currently, there is a property line going through a portion of the garage. The deed is being rewritten to consider these two tracts as one. There will be a new deed. They are both owned by the same person. These parcels may no longer be separately transferred without subdivision approval and will henceforth be known as Tax Map 22 Lot 16.
The owners will file a new deed and record the plan and that should straighten out the legalities. It’s been one lot for 40 or 50 years, Dibernardo said.
Mr. Marcom made a motion to accept the Voluntary Merger. Mr. Perron seconded the motion and it was approved by the Board.
New Business:
Lewis Jeffrey wants to do a boundary line adjustment of his father’s property on Old Keene Road and Hooper Road.
Louis Jeffrey inherited the property from his father and it’s two lots now and he wants to sell it. There are two houses on it. There are two separate deeds for these two tracts. One deed incorrectly describes the land on one of the tracts and mixes up the land putting the house to the north on land where the little red house is. The difference between the buildings is only 49 feet.
What Mr. Dibernardo wants to do is correct an already existing lot.
You can’t create a lot that lot that is non-conforming so you’ll probably need a variance, Mr. J. Miller said.
Mr. R. Miller asked if the deed was written before there was zoning. He asked if it was before March 1968. Mr. Dibernardo wasn’t sure. Mr. J. Miller remembers it being there when he was a kid. Mr. Aldrich remembers it as a gas station that also sold 10-cent-cokes. He used to ride his bike there. Mr. Dibernardo is going to check when the deeds were written.
Mr. J. Miller said to clarify things, you should go to the ZBA for a variance and make it into two conforming lots. The lot size would conform and it’s only half a foot short of the required current setback ordinance. There is sufficient road frontage. It is on the main route into Walpole – Old Keene Road. It is in the residential B zoning district. This is a preexisting condition.
Mr. Dibernardo requested a public hearing contingent on the outcome of his variance with the zoning board. A motion was made by Mr. Aldrich for a Public Hearing in November. It was seconded by Mr. J. Miller and approved by the Board.
Lot Line Adjustment, Map 20, Lot 59, 19 Elm Street LLC The LLC wants to annex .02 acres from Lot 58. Request for a Public Hearing. Raynie Laware is representing the LLC. It’s just a sliver between the two lots but the LLC wants it straightened out.
Mr. Marcom made a motion to hold a Public Hearing in October. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perron and approved by the Board.
Playground – Members of the playground committee raised almost $90,000 for new equipment. They wanted to know if they needed permission to have a volunteer group put it together on the last weekend in September and a dedication sometime in October. It was determined there was no need to involve the Planning Board. Good luck playground committee.
Workshop: The Board decided the monthly workshop should be on Wednesday, September 28, at 7 pm because the Horse Thieves Society meeting was on Tuesday, September 27.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilou Blaine
October Clarion Deadline – 9/22/16
Yes, this is your reminder that the next issue of The Walpole Clarion closes for articles and new advertisements in just one week — Thursday, September 22, 2016.
School has begun, community groups have picked up with their activities, and fall events are about to happen. So, remember to share your stories with us, and then we can share them with the Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville communities, as well as on our on-line edition which is approaching 10,000 visitors, and is searchable by internet web-crawlers.
The October issue will be in the mail by September 30th. New advertisers are particularly welcomed, and if you are interested in advertising on the Calendar Page, please contact me immediately
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Thank you, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher, The Walpole Clarion
Zoning Board Agenda – 9/21/16
Agenda for Zoning Board of Adjustment
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Walpole Town Hall – 7:30 pm.
Roll Call: Appointment of alternates if needed
Minutes: Review minutes of June, Executive Session.
New Business: Signage
Lew Shelley – possible variance
Lewis Jeffrey property Variance for Lewis Jeffrey Old Keene Road and Hooper Road. Map 8, Lot 8 and 8-1. Residential B zoning District. Request for Public Hearing.
Attached is a preliminary draft of a boundary line adjustment Lewis Jeffrey wants to do with his father’s property on Old Keene Road and Hooper Road. The deed describes two tracts and it is believed the two homes shown on the plan were supposed to be on the tracts. One home on each tract. The smaller tract is described incorrectly which puts both homes on the larger tract. Lewis is trying to settle his father’s estate and wants to sell both tracts but needs to clean up the deeds before he can do so. The smaller tract is non-conforming. However, it is unclear if the tract was decided upon before zoning ordiance.
Continued work on matrix or Flow Chart..
Junkyard digital copy.
Gravel Inspections
Next meeting Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Burdicks Joins the Christmas in September Fun – 9/17/-9/24/16
Burdick’s Restaurant and the Walpole Historical Society team up to give patrons of the Historical Society Museum an added treat. When shopping on Saturday, September 17th at the Museum Gift Shop , everyone who makes a purchase may go to The Restaurant at Burdicks between Saturday the 17th and Saturday the 24th of September and buy a special WHS lunch for $15.00 and receive a complimentary glass of wine. You must have your sales receipt from your September 17th purchase and present it to the hostess/wait person. Burdicks will have a special menu to choose from with 2 options available. This will be a prix fixe menu complete with appetizer (soup or salad), main course and a dessert.
This is a great opportunity to get your friends together to shop, support the Historical Society Gift Shop and enjoy a special luncheon from Burdicks with a complimentary glass of wine, between the 17th and the 24th of September. Happy shopping and enjoy a wonderful lunch. * Remember to bring/present your sales receipt.
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