The Walpolean

ROCKINGHAM AREA SWIM TEAM

Is Swimming At The Walpole Town Pool

Come Join Our Exciting, Fun Team For The Summer.

(Mid-June thru the first week in August)

v Great training for fall athletes.

v Build strength, endurance and cardiovascular training.

vA ll levels accommodated, from ages 4-19.

v One team, One practice, One meet at a time.

Benefits include:

v Flexible practice times to fit most work schedules.

v Experienced Coach, who is a NCAA qualifier and Keene State Record Holder.

v Confidence building. There are no losers in swimming!

v Parent-run team. Become involved in your kids’ activities.

v Low Family Rates

v Need-based financial aid available.

For more information and to sign up please call

Sarah Manning at 1-978-495-1313

Or e-mail us at: ontheminmanning@gmail.com

Summer Markets
Fridays, 4 to 6 pm
Walpole Common (usually)
May 16 to Oct 10

At The Market This Week

Greetings ( From Holly Gowdy),

I have been checking in with the vendors…
Salad Greens and Salad Turnips, Burger – Steaks – Bacon (chemical free), Cheese, Breads, Mushrooms and of course Jams/Jellies/Pickles. Not to mention prepared foods and live music… come join us in celebrating the opening of the Walpole Farmers Market…. See you on Friday!

We MUST be getting closer to summer.  Here comes the Farmers Market back on the Common. – Lil

Hi everyone, Holly Gowdy here writing her first email to WFM very loyal patrons, Jill gave me a quick navigation lesson on sending an email this morning, so here goes… I plan to send a few updates out this week as the first market approaches.

The updated vendor list went on to the webpage earlier today, you will be happy to see a lot of familiar vendors, as well as, some new to us this year.

The first market will include live music from Don Dawson, of Westminster. There will be locally made prepared foods too. Traditionally our vendors put together a FREE raffle for shoppers at the season opener – they are putting that together again this year. Lets keep our fingers crossed for some warm spring weather… bring your family and bring some chairs, take a breather this Friday afternoon, and enjoy the Walpole Farmers Market.

For additional info you can check out the WFM Website or follow us on facebook for additional highlights for the season opener and during the rest of the season.

Below is the schedule for Morris Dancers on Saturday, May 17th. This is the 38th year that Marlboro Morris and Sword has come to Walpole to help welcome in the spring. This year we will be joined by two teams from Boston. Morris dancing is an ancient and colorful tradition of celebration dancing with references dating back to the 15th century. It is traditionally performed in the spring to celebrate the end of winter and the hope for a prosperous harvest. Come join us at any or all of the following locations.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Marlboro Morris and Sword

With Guests:

Muddy River Morris

Pinewoods Morris Men

11:00 Orchard School

Orchard Hill Breadworks

1:00 Burdick’s

2:00 Walpole SCOOP SHOP

Two popular Meeting Waters YMCA events come together for a fun and informative day for the entire family. A regional leader in both summer camp programming and health promotion for youth and families, Meeting Waters YMCA will host a combined YMCA Healthy Kids Day and Camp Open House at its Lewis Day Camp facility in Springfield on Saturday, May 17th. The event takes place, rain or shine, from 10 to noon and is open to the public, free-of-charge.

During the event, prospective campers and their parents can meet the camp’s staff leaders, tour some of the 52 acre Lewis Day Camp facility, learn about financial assistance options, the Summer Food Program and daily bussing, and hear from campers and camp parents from previous years about their experiences.

At the same time, families will have the opportunity to participate in several different activities from the Y’s Healthy Family Home initiative which promotes healthy eating, routine physical activity and spending more time together as a family.

2014 marks Meeting Waters YMCA’s 50^th consecutive summer providing enriching day camp programming. Over that half-a-century, more than 12,000 area youth have kept their minds and bodies engaged at a time when far too many children fall back. Research shows that without access to well-designed camp programs, kids fall behind academically and gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. Meeting Waters Y’s Day Camps are designed to prevent summer learning loss and weight gain while also developing new friendships and lifelong memories.

More information about Meeting Waters YMCA’s camps and health promotion services is available at their website at http://www.meetingwatersymca.org, on their Facebook page, or by calling their office nearest you—Brattleboro: 246-1036; Bellows Falls/Fall Mountain: 463-4769, or Springfield: 885-8131.

Founded in 1895, Meeting Waters YMCA is a charitable, social service organization serving the Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Springfield and Fall Mountain regions. It strengthens the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, social responsibility and family strengthening.

Dave and I are looking to “retire” from delivering Meals on Wheels.  We do the North Walpole/Walpole route on Friday and it takes about an hour and a half to drop in on some great Senior Citizens to brighten their day and provide a hot, well-balanced meal.  We’ve been doing it for 3-4 years and Friday, May 16th will be our last day. Please call or email if you can do this.  Your availability will mean a lot.  Thanks – Lil

This would seem to be a complete description but if you have questions, you can contact me and I will do my best to get them answered, since I have been advised on who to ask. – Lil

On Thursday, June 19, there will be a screening of selected scenes from Ken Burns’ newest series “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.” The screening will be at the Bellows Falls Opera House located on the Square in Bellows Falls, VT at 7pm. This event is a benefit for the Hooper Preservation Fund and The Walpole Historical Society. Tickets are $20 and seating is reserved.

The event will be hosted by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns of Florentine Films. There will be live music performed by local musicians Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy who provided music for the films final episode.

In addition, there are 50 select tickets available. These tickets guarantee the best seats and allow purchasers to meet at the Walpole Historical Society prior to the screening for a preview of their new exhibit, “A Glimpse of Walpole in the Roosevelt Years.” There they can enjoy some light refreshments and meet director Ken Burns. These tickets are $100 each.

Scene from the display at The Historical Society.

The Hooper Preservation Fund is a committee devoted to raising the money necessary to pay for the pending conservation easement for the lands encompassing the Hooper Golf Course and surrounding land in Walpole, NH. This easement will guarantee the protection of these lands for generations to come.

The Walpole Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation,  collection and exhibition of historical materials relating to Walpole, New Hampshire.

Tickets may be purchased with CASH or PERSONAL CHECK at the following locations:

Ruggles & Hunt, 8 Westminster St, Walpole NH (603)-756-9607

Galloway Real Estate, Main St, Walpole, NH (603)-756-3661

Toadstool Bookshop, Colony Mill, 222 West St, Keene, NH (603)352-8815

Village Square Booksellers, 32 The Square, Bellows Falls, VT (802)463-9404

The Select $100 tickets may be purchased ONLY at Ruggles & Hunt in Walpole NH.

Sheila Lennon writes – “Could you please let your bloggers know that there is a wonderful Cabaret being held at The First Congregational Church, 15 Washington St., Walpole, this Saturday, May 3, 2014, starting at 6:30PM.

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
APRIL 10, 2014

Selectboard Present: Chas Street (Chair), Whitney Aldrich, Steven Dalessio

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with four people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular meeting resumed at 6:15 PM. No announcements were made.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
MR. PAUL COLBURN – Recycling Facility: Mr. Colburn distributed copies of the “2014 Summary Quarterly Comparison – 1st Quarter ending 3/31/2014” worksheet. He is forecasting that this year should be close to $25,000; the average year-to-date figure is $5,514.00. He also distributed the “Daily Weight Report and 5 Year to Date Comparison” worksheet. The totals year-to-date show that they are down about 50 tons for everything and that has been the trend. Mr. Colburn explained that recyclables have been down. Newspapers are dropping; they are not as big as they used to be and some people now read them on-line. They are hoping more people will separate their recyclables from the trash. The Highway Department took their sand pile. He purchased a platform ladder with a railing for people when they are feeding the baler; they had been using a step ladder that was not safe and it was more difficult to perform the operation. It did not come out of their budget; it is new equipment. They are installing plywood and painting the walls of the building when they have time. This is at no cost to the Town. The building was built 20 years ago; they are doing what they can to preserve it. The biggest part is the back as it is shaded so they might have to get some more plywood. The reuse shed is opening up. Mr. Colburn is working on an Operating Plan and a Closure Plan. He might have to get a program set-up for training the volunteers. The same regulations will still apply for the burn pit. If both the House and Senate pass the Paint Bill he would be interested in having Walpole be a satellite location.

POLICE CHIEF MIKE PAQUETTE: Chief Paquette advised that the Police Department has been having problems with their computers for the past several years. Walmart had donated all the work stations. They have had a lot of down time but the department cannot be down as their reports need to be done in a timely manner. He has been talking with All Service about a lease program and they submitted a quote. Right now they are checking to see if they can move some programs over to the new equipment. Mr. Aldrich pointed out that there is money in the budget for new computers. There was discussion relative to the type of equipment that would be provided under the lease program. Mr. Dalessio felt the contract should contain a clause that the computers will work with the software that they are using. There was a consensus to have Mr. Dalessio contact the IT person at All Service to be sure the department will be getting what they need to get and keep the system up and running.
Chief Paquette displayed a plan on how he would like to re-arrange the rooms to accommodate the department for a better working environment. He is trying to professionalize the building and equipment. He estimates it will cost approximately $2,800 to do it all; it can be taken out of his basic General Equipment budget. The Selectboard approved this request.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated April 11, 2014, in the amount of $53,115.90. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending April 5, 2014, for checks dated April 11, 2014, in the amount of $18,609.60. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,232.67. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – April 3, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 3, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Street abstained as he was not present.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:
MERRIAM FARM, INC. Map & Lot #003-050-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, # 14-461-01-T, for Merriam Farm, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS – Property Tax:
HEALY, Route 12, Map & Lot #026-013-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to deny this request for a Property Tax Abatement by Mr. Healy as recommended by Avitar Associates, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

TIMBER TAX WARRANT & CERTIFICATIONS OF YIELD TAXES ASSESSED:
JOHNSON, Map & Lot #012-044-500 – #13-461-08-T
MERRIAM FARM, INC., Map & Lot #003-050-000 – #13-461-06-T
Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Warrant for Timber Tax Levy and the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed as follows:
 Alan W. Johnson c/o RN Johnson, Inc. in the amount of $297.41 and
 Merriam Farm, Inc. / David Keuralainen, President, in the amount of $3,163.61
Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
ELEVATOR REPAIRS: Mrs. Clough reported that State notified the office that the elevator was not inspected; it needs to be done every year by January 31st. The Otis Elevator Company was contacted to make the inspection but it needs some repairs. Therefore they will be coming in to repair the heat detectors in the machine room and top of shaft to activate the battery lowering. Countryside Alarm Company will be present when the repairs are being made.

OLD KEENE ROAD BY WILSON ROAD: Mr. Aldrich attended the Conservation Commission meeting last Monday night. Alicia Flammia talked to him about a culvert near the Old Keene Road by Wilson Road that goes to the stream. There is a big gully. Her concern is that it is getting to be like Wentworth Road. Mr. Aldrich looked at it on Tuesday. The Highway Department is aware of it and is watching it.

OLD BUSINESS:
ROAD DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP: Mr. Dalessio had drafted a letter in response to Mr. Alabbadi’s concern about the condition of the Whipple Hill Road. There was a consensus that the letter should be signed and mailed out.

WEBSITE: There was discussion relative to work done in the past in trying to get the Website up and running. Mr. Dalessio volunteered to work with Mrs. Clough on this.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:52 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:57 PM.

OTHER BUSINESS:
QUIT CLAIM DEED: The Selectboard signed the Quit Claim Deed to transfer Map #008, Lot #060-000 consisting of approximately .29 acres from the Town of Walpole to the Trustees of the George L. Hooper Trust. This will be conveyed to the Town Attorney to be filed at the Cheshire County Registry of Deeds.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:02 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary