The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

November 26, 2025

Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair; Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Guests Present: Justin Cassarino, Principal of Walpole Schools

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 8:30 AM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Walpole Schools Update from Justin Cassarino

Mr. Cassarino updated the Selectboard on the Walpole Schools.  Hooper Institute participation within the schools by Greta Drager and George Gowdy is wonderful. The depth of education is so much more than would be possible without them.  Walpole Schools are looking for safety grants for door improvements.  The school year is going well, and previous interventions are now paying off.  This year’s kindergarten is the first year of students born during COVID.  Additional teachers and smaller classes are needed to help these students settle in and grow.  The school is working on the budget for next year.

Mr. Cassarino left the meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,365.92 dated 11/28/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,296.44.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – November 19, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 19, 2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – November 19, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of November 19, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

Ms. Mayberry brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• Cemetery Trustees Meeting – October 24, 2025
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – November 19, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-38, Map and Lot# 025-030-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-38 for Map and Lot # 025-030-000 to construct a 180 sq. ft. round tent platform.  The applicants are now the owners of the property per the Probate Court.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-41, Map and Lot# 021-002-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-41 for Map and Lot # 021-002-000 to construct a 768 sq. ft. deck.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Pearl Street Repair Work: No additional information received. This item will be discussed next week.

New Business

Road Agent Authorization Letter: The Road Agent, Mike Symonds, needs to register a new dump trailer for the Town.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the letter to authorizing Michael Symonds, Road Agent, to register the dump trailer for Walpole.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Reliance Standard Preliminary Application: The application is for Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurance starting 1/1/2026.  Ms. Mayberry moved to have the Chair sign the application for group insurance.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Brush Removal at Whitcomb Recreation Park: Mr. Wilkes would like to encumber funds from the part-time employee budget line for 2025 to be used to complete and bill for brush removal at the Rec Park in early 2026.  Kelly Lawn Care has provided an estimate of $2,100.  The work is expected to be completed in three days by two people.  Disposal will be on site.  Ms. Vose moved to approve Purchase Order #457311for $2,100 to have Kelly Lawn Care remove brush at Whitcomb park.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed.

FMRSD Warrant Articles Reimbursement: FMRSD is seeking a reimbursement for FMRSD Warrant Articles 5 from 2025 and 7 from 2023. In October, FMRSD requested to withdraw money from a capital reserve fund.  The Selectboard acknowledges that the request was made and it will be forward to the Trustees of Trust Funds.  The Selectboard assumes the school district has made the appropriate deposits and the funds are available to withdraw.

Route 12 Paving Project for 2026: NHDOT will be paving Route 12 from the center of East Westmoreland north to the junction of Main Street in Walpole.  Ms. Mayberry commented that the NHDOT is now keeping good roads good.

Meeting Schedule: Next week the Selectboard will meet on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM in the Selectboard office.  The Board will meet Thursday, December 11th and Thursday, December 18th.  The Select board will not meet Christmas week.  The last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, December 31st at 8:30 AM. 

School Budget: Mr. Dalessio summarized the FMRSD budget process for next year. 

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a)

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) at 9:30 AM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 9:51 AM.

Ms. Vose moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 9:51 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the December 3, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)