Tues, Apr. 1st, 7 p.m., Non-Fiction Bookclub (Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals)

Each Wednesday @ 10:15 a.m. – Story Time

Wed. Apr. 2nd, 6:30 p.m. – Spanish Conversation Group

Each Thursday @ 10 a.m., – Homeschooling Group

Sat. Apr. 5^th, 10 a.m. – Genealogy Group

Each Monday @ 10 a.m. – Baby Lap Sit

Each Monday @ 2 p.m. – Knitting Group

Tues. April 8^th, 4:30 p.m., – Library Trustees Meeting

Wed. Apr. 9th, 7 p.m. – Evening Classics Book Club (J.D. Salinger’s Nine Stories)

Sat. Apr. 19th, 10-11:30 a.m. – Writing It Down

Thurs, Apr. 24th, 12 p.m. – Library Afternoon Book Club

A reminder, with more details, from Sally McGaffigan at the Historical Society – Lil

Walpole Historical Society Speaker Series

Discovering New England Stone Walls

 April 8, 2014, 7 pm Walpole Town Hall

 The stone walls of New England are the fascinating subject of an upcoming presentation by Kevin Gardner, noted authority on the stone walls of New England, at the Walpole Town Hall on April 8 at 7 pm. Mr. Gardner, knowledgeable about both the history and technique of stone wall building, will offer a memorable experience to the audience during the presentation, entitled Discovering New England Stone Walls.   As he describes the many aspects of the extensive stone wall building which characterizes the New England landscape, he will gradually construct a  miniature stone wall on a tabletop.  Mr. Gardner is the fourth speaker in the Walpole Historical Society’s speaker series, which is free and open to the public.

Mr. Gardner brings wide experience, practical and theoretical, to the subject of stone walls.  A New Hampshire native, he has been involved in a family business of stone wall construction and is also the author of “The Granite Kiss,” about New England stone walls.  In both his book and his talk, Mr. Gardner explores the history, technique, stylistic development, and aesthetics of stone walls.  He explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape.  If time permits, he may also discuss differences in approach between historical and contemporary wall-builders, a discussion of restoration tips and techniques, and information about design, acquisition of materials, preservation, and analysis. The talk will conclude with a question-and-answer period, during which listeners are encouraged to bring up specific problems or projects on their own properties.  For further information, please contact the Walpole Historical Society through http://www.WalpoleHistory.org.

Bill Moses posted this in a Comment, but I wanted to make sure that North Walpole voters saw it and I’m not sure how many readers check the comments – Lil

North Walpole Village District will hold the annual meeting to vote on 2014 budget and warrant articles at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s Church Basement on April 01, 2014

• The following information is provided by the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) taken by our students last year: Of those students who drove a car or other vehicle in the past 30 days, the percentage of students who drove after drinking alcohol: FM students 8.9% (NH State mean 8.3%).
  
• Eleven students from FMRHS were recognized by the NHIAA as scholar athletes: Morgan Latham, Clay Gendron, Spencer Bogar, Thomas Jelliffe, Chris Henry, Mitchell Klema, Dylan Peck, Kari Fletcher, Bailey Roberts, Robert Franklin, Sonja Hansson. The criteria: B+ average throughout their highschool career, participation in two varsity sports senior year, and a positive role model who has participated in community service.
  
• Freshmen and Sophomore students are participating in the English Language pilot test for SMARTER BALANCE this week. This program is based on the National Common Core Standards.
  
• Quarter 3 ends Friday, April 4th.

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014

MEETING LOCATION:  Walpole Town Hall Downstairs Office at 7:00 PM.

AGENDA

1.  Amendments to Site Plan Review Regulations – Timber And Excavation Tax
2. Other Business
3. Adjournment

If you were at Town Meeting, you heard Kelley Hicks talk about all this and you probably got a card to put on your refrigerator so you won’t forget the schedule.  However, if you are one of the few who hasn’t heard, Kelly wanted you to have this information. – Lil

Walpole Old Home Days 2014

Old Home Days 2014 is just around the corner!

The dates are Wednesday, June 25^th through Sunday, June 29^th.  Our committees have been assembled and are working on organizing the various events that we have planned for this year.

Parade                            Street Dance         Fireworks                           5K Race

Talent show                    Tug of war           Antique car show                 Band concert

Children’s play area          Pet show              Petting Zoo                         Pancake Breakfast

Food                               Other displays       Walpole Players production

We are now preparing a program book with a schedule of events to be used by all attending.  We hope you will consider placing an ad in the 2014 book and supporting Walpole Old Home Days.  We are offering a new option this year; you may purchase a pdf file of our 2014 Old Home Day logo to use in advertising or special promotions.  For example, you could add the logo to your product label as a special “Old Home Day” Edition.

Please indicate the ad option(s) you would like to purchase:

‚       Full Page (5×8)                        $100

‚       ½ page                                    $60

‚       ¼ page                                    $35

‚       Pdf                                          $50

Please provide a new, camera ready ad copy we can bring to the printer.

Checks should be made payable to Walpole Old Home Days and sent to:

Mail:                Vicki Warzecha                                   Email:  vwarzecha@keene.edu

620 Valley Road

Walpole, NH 03608

Please respond by May 15 so that we can organize the program for print.

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Walpole Old Home Days 2014

Saturday June 28th

It is time for some “Fun in the Country” at the Old Home Day Parade!

Dust off those tractors, wagons and costumes! Enter to win bragging rights for the next three years!

Will you have the winning “Outstanding Business Entry”, “Best Youth Entry”, “Best Use of the word ‘Country’ in a slogan”, “Best Historical Entry”, “Most Humorous ‘ or “Best Action Entry”?  Parade is at 10am on Saturday, starting at the school. Be prepared with a large index card describing your entry/ group for the announcer to read. Cards will be available at the entrance.

Questions? Call Stephanie Stoughton 603-756-4370 or email Smallcroft@gmail.com.

Name of Organization:_________________________________________________________________

Contact Person:_______________________________________________________________________

Phone/Email:________________________________________________________________________

Booths on the common for Non-Profit Organizations of Walpole

Host a Booth on the Common after the Parade during Old Home Days!

Saturday June 28th

Booths can be informational, for fundraising, or host an activity.  Previously, organizations have sold food and drinks, hosted craft activities for kids and set out informational displays.

Questions?  Email Carolyn Vose Reagan carolyn@vosereagan.com

Name of Organization: __________________________________________________________________________________

Items to be sold or displayed: ____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person: _________________________________________________________________________________

Phone/Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your support!

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
MARCH 13, 2014

Selectboard Present: Jamie Teague (Chair); Chas Street, Whitney Aldrich

CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Teague called this meeting to order at 6:05 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with four people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
MR. PAUL COLBURN – Recycling Facility: Mr. Colburn distributed and explained copies of the 2014 Summary Monthly Comparison 2nd Month Ending 2/28/2014, Daily Weight Report and 5 Year to Date Comparison. He also does an Annual Facility Report that goes to the Department of Environmental Services for the Calendar Year 2013; a copy was left for the files. They do not include the main stream items until they get the money. Some items are coming back up. Tomorrow a shipment of cardboard will be going out.
Mr. Colburn advised that HB1570 “Paint Stewardship” is being discussed and there will be a Public Hearing in Concord next week. The manufacturer of the paint would take back their paint from the residents if they do not need it any more so it gives it a chance to be recycled or given to other organizations like Habitat for Humanity. This will cut about 70% out of the hazard waste that goes to Keene.
Mr. Aldrich moved to support and sign the letter for the “Paint Stewardship” Program HB1570. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor the motion was approved.
Mr. Colburn pointed out that a few months ago the Selectboard decided not to charge for compact fluorescent / pigtail bulbs. It used to cost about $1.00 to dispose of them. Now the Home Depot is doing a program where there is no charge for them so the Recycling Center folks are going to ask people to take a few at a time to the Home Depot. He will publish a notice in the Clarion and on the web site.
Mr. Colburn advised that they have a new volunteer; that is good news. The State of Vermont may be doing away with the bottle bill but they have not passed it yet. The Recycling Center is moving about $12,000 a year. The markets are going up-and-down. Plastic and cardboard is going up; steel and aluminum will come up.
Earth Day is April 26th. Mrs. Tara Sad wants to do the big clean-up and asked the Recycling Center to participate. Old Home Days is in June; Wednesday through Sunday. The Recycling Center will participate in the parade. The security light is fixed. They have enough oil to get through this winter.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated March 14, 2014, in the amount of $58,420.97. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Street moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending March 07, 2014, for checks dated March 14, 2014, in the amount of $17,938.29. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,008.52 for the week ending March 07, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD PUBLIC HEARING MEETING – February 26, 2014: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Public Hearing Meeting of February 26, 2014, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – March 06, 2014: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 06, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mr. Street and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mrs. Teague abstained as she was not present at this meeting.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – March 06, 2014: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of March 06, 2014, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mr. Street and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mrs. Teague abstained as she was not present at this meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

 Hooper Institute Committee Meeting – March 04, 2014.

BUILDING PERMIT:
PAILOCHA, March Hill Road, Map & Lot #009-023-000: Mr. Street moved to grant Building Permit No. 2014-04 which is a continuance of Building Permit #2007-54 approved on March 14, 2013 by the Selectboard. “To construct a 1 ½ story barn and seasonal camp; Barn size 26’ x 48’ and Camp size 16’ x 24-feet”. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ELDERLY EXEMPTIONS:
DALEY, Mountain View Road, Map & Lot #028-129-000: Mr. Street moved to recommend that the Selectboard deny the request of Dermot Daley for a Property Tax Exemption. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

HUNKLER, Old Cheshire Tpk, Map & Lot #025-006-000: Mr. Street moved to recommend that the Property Tax Exemption for Harley Hinkler be approved, as requested. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
MANAGER’S REVIEWS: The Selectboard need to complete the Manager’s Reviews prior to March 31st, 2014.

OLD BUSINESS:
SEWER BYPASS ON ROUTE 12: Mark Houghton submitted some pictures and additional information for the Department of Transportation (DOT).

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Street moved to recess the 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 6:50 PM.
Selectboard Meeting –March 13, 2014- Page 3

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Street moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular meeting resumed at 7:11 PM. No announcements were made.

THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS: The Selectboard congratulated the candidates who were elected / re-elected to the various Boards and encouraged the other candidates to continue to be involved in community activities. The Selectboard asked Ms. Clough to express to those leaving their appreciation of the time and expertise given to the Town with an extra thank you to Henry Fletcher for his many years of service.

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Mr. Dalessio encouraged the ZBA to re-write the Petition that was approved last year at the Annual Meeting. There will be zoning issues on the ballot next year plus an Article that will be for the re-write of the Water Protection Ordinance.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:16 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary