Serving Walpole, New Hampshire since 2005
For those who have missed me, you will be happy to see that I am back in business. Be aware though that there is a large stockpile of posts that will be filling your Inbox!
Assuming that the computer doctor has done a good job, this shouldn’t happen again.
Merry Christmas to all!
A reminder that the deadline for the January, 2016, CLARION is Friday, December 18th, due to the Christmas Holidays.
Starting in the January 2016 issue will be a new feature: WALPOLE BUSINESS NOTES. Your 100 word submission of “business news” is welcome for possible insertion.
Eric Merklein wants to share his opinion as well as urge everyone to attend the Planning Board Meeting tomorrow night. Even if Mr. Ruggiero may not be there, it would seem that concerned citizens should attend – Lil
The Ruggiero Trash situation is going to be a big item at tomorrow’s Planning Board meeting – Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 pm.
The Planning Board has received yet another request to postpone tomorrows hearing until next month.
This is the second time that this has happened, and many of us believe that the request for continuance should be denied. It is quite possible that Ruggiero’s attorney Tom Hanna will use this additional time to bring this matter to the NH Superior court before a decision is made.
It is my understanding that the Planning Board has the following options:
1- The Board can accept the request for a continuance and kick the can down the road until January.
2- The Board can reject the request and have an open hearing tomorrow.
If the Board does have the hearing as scheduled, they can accept the site plan as submitted and let them go to Zoning, OR they can deny the application.
By State regulation there is a time limit on this matter, and that time is now.
PLEASE NOTE: It is public record that the plans as submitted to the Board are NOT COMPLETE, and the denial can be based solely on that fact.
Even if new plans have been submitted in the last week or two, there is NO time to review the new plans with any inelegant understanding of the new plans, and there is NO time to submit the new plans to another state agency for a third party review.
I believe that this is a bad project for Walpole and will have an enormous impact on the abutters to the location (chemical sprays at the very least).
This company has blatantly violated our ordinances, and will be more than happy to pay their attorney to take your town to court in order to force this project on to our backs – so they can haul trash from Mass. into Walpole for processing.
Please stand up for our town and attend tomorrow’s planning Board meeting.
Don’t forget to make your donation to the food shelf and get your raffle tickets. The drawing is “coming right up” (just like Christmas) on December 12, 2016. – Lil
TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich, Peggy Pschirrer
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 8:00 AM 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 two people in attendance.
PAYROLL:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending November 21, 2015, in the amount of $19,441.88 for checks dated November 25, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic payroll fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,167.45 for the week ending November 21, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 19, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of November 19, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
STAFF MEETING – November 19, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Staff Meeting of November 19, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – November 19, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 19, 2015, as submitted. 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:
Mr. Dalessio mentioned that in the Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes they talked about Avanru Development Group getting a full service traffic light that will go in at Red Barn Lane. Mr. Franks stated that the traffic light and proper lanes and striping of lanes have already been approved by the NH Department of Transportation.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:
PAUL, 80 High Street, Map & Lot #010-045-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Ryan R. Paul, Operation #15-461-12-T, off High and North Streets. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
WARRANTS:
WALPOLE WATER FEES: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Town of Walpole, Warrant, For The Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $80,439.66 with interest at twelve percent (12%) per year computed from due date. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
WALPOLE SEWER FEES: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Town of Walpole, Warrant, For The Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $47,198.35 with interest at twelve percent (12%) per year computed from due date. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
NORTH WALPOLE SEWER FEES: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Town of Walpole, Warrant, For The Collection of North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $37,953.69 with interest at twelve percent (12%) per year computed from due date. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Water & Sewer Billing Update: Mrs. Clough reported that the Water and Sewer bills are finished. North Walpole was mailed Monday and Walpole will be mailed today.
Employee Disability Insurance: Mrs. Clough advised that a 14-day elimination period is being proposed rather than the 3-day elimination period they now have. Employees cannot collect disability until the fourth day. If the change is made they cannot collect disability until the fifteenth day. They will have to use their vacation and/or sick time until the disability insurance begins. There is a big cost savings by making the change. In Walpole they roll over up to 240 hours of sick time. The insurance representative recommends moving to Boston Mutual for the 14-day elimination period.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to change the Employee Disability Insurance to Boston Mutual and the Town will continue to roll over sick time. They will also move to a 14-day elimination period. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Meeting with Primex: Mr. Dalessio reported that there will be a meeting with Primex on Tuesday, December 1st at 1:00 PM. It is a pre-assessment audit. Department Heads were encouraged to clean-up clutter and straighten out their buildings / areas. Be prepared. OSHA and Safety manuals should be available. Mr. Dalessio will be unable to attend however Mr. Aldrich and Mrs. Pschirrer will attend.
Police Request From The Town of Alstead: Police Chief Paquette has not yet contacted the Selectboard at the Town of Alstead but plans to do so.
Walpole’s Oldest Citizen: The Selectboard will announce Walpole’s Oldest Citizen on Thursday, December 3rd.
Letter to the Cheshire County Commissioners: Mrs. Pschirrer is waiting for Police Chief Paquette to provide some information before she can finish the letter.
Public Hearing; Designating Emergency Lanes: This Public Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd.
Public Hearing, Acceptance of Land: Mr. Dalessio was not sure if this Public Hearing on the Acceptance of Land will be held on December 3rd. Hubbard Farms in Walpole had to contact the owner in France to be sure they have the authority to move forward with donation of land to the Town.
Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual: This is an on-going Selectboard project.
NEW BUSINESS:
Hooper Hill Hoppers Request: A request was received from Marcia Galloway of the Hooper Hill Hoppers to change corridor #5. This trail runs thru the Reservoir Lot. They want to move the trail 250’ to skirt a muddy/wet area. They are checking with the Conservancy as well.
Mr. Aldrich moved to approve this request subject to the approval of the Monadnock Conservancy. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Employee Holiday Dinner: Mrs. Clough has a price from Lisai’s Catering to do the Employee Holiday Dinner. Last year 130 people attended. Mrs. Clough will ask an area church if they would be interested in providing pies. The Town will do the coffee, tea and other non-alcoholic beverages. Mrs. Clough will be in charge of decorating. The Selectboard approved giving gift cards from Shaw’s to the employees. The Town averages about 40 employees.
RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:32 AM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:51 AM
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
This letter, from Mr. Jacobs, will be going home with students today. since the playground responds to a community need, the school seeks to expand its horizons to include the entire community in this request. Hopefully, we can all help. – Lil
December 4, 2015
Dear Walpole Parents and Community Members,
The children of Walpole could use your help. Conditions of the existing primary school playground are deteriorating and becoming unsafe. The playground was funded and built by volunteers in 1989. It has provided excitement and challenges for many Walpole children, as well as visitors from other towns.
I will be forming a Playground Project Volunteer Committee with membership from parents, schools staff, community members, grandparents and alumni. The new playground will be located near the existing playground. This is a perfect location for the school and the town because it will be located near the Whitcomb Town Park. The playground is used year round.
The committee’s goals will be:
These goals and concepts were used in the construction of the original playground and have been successful with two other playgrounds within our school district. One thing about Walpole, all things are possible when this town supports its children.
If you are interested, please contact me at the Walpole School 603-756-4728.
Sincerely,
Sam Jacobs, Principal
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WALPOLE TOWN HALL
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
7:00 PM
Roll Call – Appointment of alternates if needed
Minutes – Review minutes of the November meeting.
Old Business:
Public Hearing for a Site Plan Review – (continued from October meeting) Ruggiero Processing Facility, LLC, 32 Industrial Park Road, Map 1, Lot 10-1, Zoning District Industrial – wishes to add another 2,500 square-foot pole barn, new access road, trailer for employee break room and a scale near the entrance to the property. Joe Ruggiero owner, Rob Hitchcock of SVE Associates, Tom Hanna, lawyer.
Hubbard Farms LLC, 195 Main Street, Request for a Public Hearing for a Subdivision, Map 22, Lot 5. There will be three subdivisions of the 13.7 acre property – 7.86 acres for the office building, 3 acres for the barbecue pit, which will be donated to the town, and 5.54 acres for the two outbuildings used for storage and maintenance. Chip O’Brien
New Business:
William and Elizabeth Silverstein of 70 Reservoir Road would like to request a Public Hearing for a Subdivision of the property. Map 10, Lot 33, Rural/Agricultural District.
Approval of Old Dominion Lighting.
Next meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12 2016.
On this Giving Tuesday, please consider sponsoring a young artist with a donation to Walpole Art After School, P.O. Box 179, Walpole, NH. For more information, contact Susan Kershaw, Executive Director, info@walpoleartafterschool.org. To see photos of the program activities, check out our website: www.walpoleartafterschool.org.
Minutes for the regular meeting of the
Walpole Conservation Commission
Monday, November 2, 2015
Present: Gary Speed, Tom Beaudry, Sharyn Tullar (alt.), Kelli Wilson, Lewis Shelley, Alicia Flammia, Whit Aldrich (SelectBoard representative)
Not Present: John Peska, Peter Palmiotto (alt.), Myra Mansouri (alt.), and Duncan Watson
Guests: Peggy Pschirrer and Steve Dalessio
Mr. Beaudry, chair, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Non-Public session:
As Mr. Shelley & Ms. Flammia arrived after the meeting was called to order, Ms. Tullar was seated to provide quorum.
Minutes
Mr. Speed moved to accept the minutes for the October 5, 2015 meeting as presented. Ms. Wilson seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor.
Treasury/Budget Report
As of September 30, 2015, the balance in the Conservation account is: $53,175.07 and in the Forestry account: $10,345.99.
Correspondence
New Business
Old Business
Other
The next meeting will be Monday, December 7, 2015.
Mr. Speed moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:32pm. Ms. Flammia seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine Heleen, Recording Secretary
NOTE: These are unapproved minutes with corrections to be found in the minutes of the next meeting.
The Walpolean 
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