The Walpolean

To eliminate further confusion, please be aware that Marcia is officially under Hospice Care as of today and she is hosting her own Celebration of Life on August 18th. She is not one to miss a good time. – Lil

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $161,386.15 for checks issued 7/26/2024

PAYROLL

• Payroll Register totaling $38,635.77 dated 7/26/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,282.92.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

• Selectboard Meeting – July 18, 2024
• Selectboard Non-Public Session – July 18, 2024

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – June 11, 2024
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – June 18, 2024
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – June 25, 2024
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – July 2, 2024
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – July 9, 2024
• Conservation Commission Meeting – July 1, 2024
• Hooper Institute Board Meeting – July 9, 2024
• Recreation Committee Meeting – July 15, 2024
• Pre-K – 8 Withdrawal Study Committee Meeting – July 17, 2024
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – July 17, 2024
• Trustees of Trust Funds Meeting – July 17, 2024

TIMBER WARRANTS & YEILD TAXES ASSESSED

• Op# 23-461-03, Map and Lot# 004-027-000
• Op# 24-461-02, Map and Lot# 005-004-002 & 003

BUIDING PERMITS

• 2024-25, Map and Lot# 022-014-000
• 2024-26, Map and Lot# 008-107-000
• 2024-27, Map and Lot# 003-034-009
• 2024-28, Map and Lot# 017-007-000

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions:  Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Steets Bridges/Culverts

• 2022 Financial Audit
• West Side of Town Hall Siding Project
• Project Updates
• ARPA Funding Contracts

NEW BUSINESS

• PO for Lighting at Recycling Center
• Dog Complaint
• Honorarium Certificate Request
• Town Common
• CPCNH Rate Postcard
• Pinnacle View 4-H Club Flower Donation
• Selectboard Office Closure Request

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (b)

Roll Call: Board members present were Chair Tom Murray, Vice-Chair Dave Edkins, Clerk Pauline Barnes, Shane O’Keefe, alternates Myra Mansouri and Don Sellarole. Absent: Board member Tom Winmill.

Call to Order: Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 7 pm and asked alternate Mansouri to fill in for the absent board member. She agreed.

Minutes: Review minutes of June 2024: Corrections: On page one second to last paragraph. Tractor Supply sign is 3.1 feet by 10 feet conforming to Articles IV D-1 and 6. Page 2 paragraph 8 remove “d” from word “issued” and in the next paragraph change 3 nays to 3 yeas.

The statute at the top of page 3 is RSA 33-A: 5-a. This was the entire statute read at the June meeting by Ms. Barnes. It says “Electronic municipal records listed on the disposition and retention schedule of RSA 33 A:3-a that are to be retained for 10 years or less may be retained solely electronically in their original form if so approved by the municipal committee responsible for the records. The municipality is responsible for assuring the accessibility of the record of the retention period. If the records retention period exceeds 10 years or the municipal committee does not approve retention of the record solely electronically in an approved format, the records shall be transferred to paper, microfilmed or stored in portable document format/archival (PDF/A) or another approved file format on a medium from which is is readily retrievable.”

Mr. O’Keefe made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Ms. Barnes seconded the motion and the motion passed with four yea votes. Mr. Edkins abstained because he was not present at the June meeting.

Public Hearing for Appeal for a Variance

Cathy Robinson, her sister Jill Robinson, and Melanie Zwolinski .

Ms. Zwolinski presented an illustration of the house with the addition of a porch and handicap accessibility ramp in front of the porch. She pointed out the garage, mud room with an entry to the house, stairs to the 41.2-foot-by-12-foot porch on the front of the house as well as a ramp that goes up to the porch and is approached from an asphalt driveway to the west side of the property. There is a lawn in front of the house.

 Mr. Murray opened the public hearing for an appeal for a variance by Cathy Robinson, 105 North Road, Map 22, Lot 14 in the Residential A district. Mr. Murray said the application is complete. Mr. Edkins asked the secretary if the abutters had been notified. She replied yes saying that all abutters returned and had signed the return/receipt certified letter card and notification of the public hearing was placed in The Keene Sentinel on June 29. The variance was for a handicap accessible ramp and porch that was too close to the road – zoning ordinance Article V, Section D (2) Land Standards, Yard Requirements.

“No building may be erected closer than sixty-five (65) feet to the center of the abutting right-of-way nor closer than twenty (20) feet to any side or rear property line.” The house, built in 1965, was 62 from the center of the road and with the addition of the porch would be 51 feet from the center of the road.

Ms. Jill Robinson, who also resides in Walpole, read the questions and answers aloud on the variance application. Ms. Robinson said she had never been in her sister’s house on North Road and she thought there were only two residences that she knew of that had handicap accessibility.

A variance is requested from article V section D (2) of the zoning ordinance to permit construction of a front porch and ramp within the center line setback from North Rd.

Facts in support of the granting the variance:

1. Granting the variance would not be contrary to the public interest because:

            Rather than contrary to the public interest, this project is instead in the town’s interest in        promoting the health, safety and general welfare of it and/or disabled residents and all their friends and family. There is a shocking dirth of wheelchair accessible housing in town. This project will take a tiny step toward improving that situation. There will remain ample room for town activities (plowing and utility maintenance, for example.)

2. If the variance were granted, the spirit of the ordinance would be observed because:

            The town’s interest allowing our seniors to age in place is also enhanced by however a modest      an increase in accessible housing. Often aging people who acquire a mobility disability stay in homes they cannot get in or out of without a strong, able companion to deal with entry stairs. This is dangerous to all concerned. Accessible entries are a necessary first step to the safety that would allow seniors to age in place. Also, we look forward to enhancing our community connections sitting on our front porch, visiting with neighbors as they pass by.

3. Granting the variance wold do substantial justice because:

            The answer is personal … it would allow my sister, Jill Robinson, to visit me in my home. That           alone is sufficient, but in addition, she knows of only four houses in town that she or others similarly situated can enter. One more is not much, visiting friends and family, attending meetings, taking meals and medicines to acquaintances in need.

4. Granting the variance will not diminish the values of the surrounding properties because:

            The project includes a thorough update of the exterior, including the siding and windows. These, together with the front porch and ramp (which needs to connect to a paved surface), will enhance the appearance of the house and add value.

5. Unnecessary Hardship

            a. Owing to the special conditions of the property that distinguish it from the other properties in      the area, denial of the variance would result in unnecessary hardship because:

            i. No fair and substantial relationship exists between the general public purposes of the ordinance provision and specific application of the provision to the property because:

            As you know, Section 674.33 (V) of the NH Statutes allows you to grant a variance from the        terms of a zoning ordinance without finding a hardship when reasonable accommodations are necessary to allow a person or persons with a recognized physical disability to reside in or regularly use a premises.

Before the hearing was closed Ms. Zwolinski said she too was glad of the addition of the ramp as she has had two knee replacements.

The hearing was closed and Mr. Murray asked the board what their thoughts were regarding the answers to the five criteria. Ms. Barnes said the handicap accessibility ramp up to the porch is needed and without it it would violate the basics of the zoning ordinance. It would not alter the character of the neighborhood and it would be a loss to the individual’s substantial justice if it were denied. Mr. Murray said that the answers to variance criteria were well-written and the porch enhances the value of the property and is an asset to their situation. The wheelchair ramp across the front of the porch is needed. Mr. Edkins said the first three questions were answered properly and fulfills the conditions of the criteria. The property will be enhanced and no abutters came to the meeting to object. There will be no impact on neighbors. He read the following from the NH Planning and Land Use manual about variances.

674:33 Powers of Zoning Board of Adjustment

            “I (a) The zoning board of adjustment shall have the power to:

            “(1) Hear and decide appeals if it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of any zoning ordinance adopted pursuant to RSA 674:16; and ordinance

            “(2) Authorized, upon appeal in specific cases, a variance from the terms of the zoning       ordinance if:”

            Listed are the five criteria.

            “(b)(1) For purpose of subparagraph I (a)(2)(‘E) “unnecessary hardship” means that, owing to special conditions of the property that distinguish it from other properties in the area.

            “(A) No fair and substantial relationship exists between the general public of purposes of the ordinance provision and the specific application of that provision to the property: and application of that provision to the property: and

              “(B)The proposed use is a reasonable one.

            “(2) If the criteria in subparagraph (1) are not established, an unnecessary hardship will be           deemed to exist if. And only if, owing to special condition of that property that distinguish it from other properties in the area, the property cannot be reasonably used in strict conformance with the ordinance, and a variance is therefore necessary to enable a reasonable use of it.

           “ In granting any variance pursuant to this paragraph, the zoning board of adjustment may provide, in a finding included in the variance, that the variance shall survive only so long as the particular person has a continuing need to use the premises.” However, Mr. Edkins said, that he wasn’t recommending that.

End of Mr. Edkins reading from the manual.

Mr. O’Keefe said he had no reason to object to granting the variance. Ms. Mansouri also agreed with what everyone else said, adding that the ramp to the porch was a solution to their situation.

Mr. Edkins made a motion that all of the five criteria were answered satisfactorily and that the variance be granted. Ms. Mansouri seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. The applicants left the meeting.

Fact Sheet: Mr. Murray gave the secretary a fact sheet regarding the Tractor Supply approval of signage and asked her to put it in the file.

Joint Meeting with SWRPC and Planning Board: Mr. Murray reminded the board of the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 pm in the Town Hall.

Adjournment: Mr. Murray asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. O’Keefe moved the motion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Edkins and passed by the rest of the board. The time was 7:42 pm.

These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the August 2024 regular meeting for corrections.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

ZBA Recording Secretary

cc: ZBA. WPB, Town Offices, The Walpolean.

Posted: Inside the Town Offices, on the bulletin board outside the Post Office, http://www.walpolenh.us

Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm.

Members present: Scott, Mike, Marilyn, Diane, Marilou, Annie.

    Selectboard members : Steve D’Alessio, Carolyn Vose.

    Kraig Harlow, Recreation manager.

    Members of the public: Sue Kibbe, Stephanie Green, pool manager.

This meeting is being recorded for accuracy of minutes.

June meeting minutes reviewed. Carolyn requested two sentences be omitted, and showed Mike the ones she wants omitted. He will correct and send corrected copy to Sarah Downing.

Scott informed the committee of the resignation of Katie Beam.

Scott apologized for not having printed copies of the agenda, as he had just emailed the new agenda to the members an hour and a half before the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

Sand box: Marilou will provide a list of those interested in having a sandbox for children at the pool.

Drewsville Common: The Drewsville Store has new owners. Scott will reach out to them.

Walpole Common: Discussion about closing off the area around the common for skateboarders, roller blades, etc. Possibility of using Drewsville Common or an area in North Walpole for this was also discussed.

Will need approval of Selectboard.  Scott will ask to be on the Selectboard Meeting Agenda at some point in the future.

Pool Shading: Long discussion. For the short term, umbrellas are available for use .Still in search for long term solution. Diane moved to have staff at pool keep track of pool usage. Mike seconded. All in favor, motion passed.

Soccer Planning: Long discussion. With Kraig leaving before the soccer season starts, there is much to be done.

Mike asked Scott  to clarify the topic of Action Items, which was on the original agenda. Steve clarified.

Movie Nights: Scott is looking into sandwich boards for advertising  movie nights.

Budget for Recreation Department: Stephanie has several items to add for next year’s budget: Fee to state for registering the pool as a public bathing facility ($250.00); Swimsuits for the lifeguards; lifeguard salaries. Steve discussed with the committee how the budget process works. The new Recreation Department manager will be involved his preparing next year’s budget. Steve suggested the September Recreation Committee meeting include budget on the agenda.

Recreation Committee Mission Statement: Mike handed out copies of his proposed mission statement. Kraig emailed his mission statement to the current members. The members will review and maybe come up with ideas, to be discussed at next month’s meeting.

Estimates for refurbishing tennis and pickle ball courts: Discussion as to the number of estimates needed. Kraig has 3.

Porta Potty was not on the agenda, but it is old business that has been resolved. There is now a porta potty down by the tennis/pickle ball courts. Much thanks to Kraig for making this happen.

Revolving Fund: Steve explained how it works. Mike made a motion to take $10,000.00 from the revolving fund to be used for new pickle ball court at the North Walpole park. Marilou seconded. More discussion. Mike withdrew his motion .

NEW BUSINESS:

Marilou would like pool hours and information to be in the Clarion. Stephanie explained how the pool hours have been erratic due to staffing of the lifeguards. She said she would not want the information in Clarion to be incorrect, due to changes in  staffing situation. Current information is available on whiteboard outside of pool entrance, and on Walpole Recreation Department’s Facebook page.

Stephanie will look into the possibility of opening pool a few weeks early next year.

Water and other ideas at the pool: Annie had several questions/concerns about drinking water at the pool. The water fountain next to basketball court is out of order. Annie was also concerned about selling bottled water in plastic bottles. It is unclear if the water at the pool is potable. Stephanie will check with Mark Houghton. Mike moved to repair or replace the broken water fountain, and put in a water fountain with a water bottle filler. Estimated cost: $3500.00-$5500.00. This will have to come out of the revolving fund. Diane seconded. All in favor. Motion passed.

           Annie’s friend Hank offered to repair the mini-library. Scott moved to allow Hank to repair the mini- library. Marilou seconded. All in favor, motion passed.

Soccer balls: Kraig said soccer league is in need of 60 new balls, at the cost of $850.00-$1100.00. Asking for approval to spend the amount needed to purchase 60 new balls. Scott moved , Diane seconded. All in favor, motion passed. Any money used from revolving fund must be approved by the select board.

Diane asking the status of hiring new Recreation Director. Steve said there have been three applicants.

Discussion as to next meeting, and whether the meetings need to stay on Mondays, and the time the meeting should start, and the length of the meetings. Steve suggested getting the agenda out early, so the members have time to review items before the meeting.

Next meeting August 19th @ 6:00 pm.

Scott moved to adjourn the meeting. Marilou seconded. All in favor, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.

These minutes are unapproved but will be reviewed at the August meeting for corrections.

Respectfully submitted,

Mike Hayes

Secretary

Present:  Jo Cowgill, Stan Hutchings, Jean Kobeski, Chas Street, Steve Varone, Diana Petrie, Carolyn Vose

Absent:  Tom Ronning

Visitor:  Katy Haas

The meeting commenced at 6:30 p.m.

Diana distributed copies of the second draft of the committee’s report.  We took about ten minutes to read this draft, which reflected changes committee members requested last week.  We reviewed the document, section by section, and made further revisions.  Diana will incorporate these changes into a third draft this week. 

Jean expressed concern that the committee has not spoken to some key figures representing Walpole in the school district, both currently and in the past. After discussing this, we were each given the name of someone to contact for an interview.  It was decided that any new information we gather from these individuals can be emailed to committee members for discussion.  We will then decide what Diana should incorporate into the report. 

Jo expressed regret over the continuing rift among the towns in the district and expressed a desire to explore a way to find compromise among them. 

No further meetings have been scheduled but the group will continue to communicate via email.

Action Items:

1. Chas and Stan will contact Sam Jacobs.
2. Steve will contact one of our current school board members.
3. Jean and Jo will contact a former school board member and our current at-large school board member.
4. Diana will work on the third draft of our report.

The meeting concluded at approximately 7:50 p.m.     

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

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

Guests Present:  Paul Looney, Peggy Pschirrer, and Matt Benoit

Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:38 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

The first two items were moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests.

Drewsville General Store Beer and Wine Sales Endorsement Letter:   The store, which is under new management, is to open this month.  Matt Benoit, the new owner of The Drewsville General Store, said they had a lot of local vendors at a recent meeting, and they should have a good assortment of local farm products. Mr. Dalessio moved the Selectboard sign the endorsement letter for the Drewsville General Store.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose, and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion carried, and the endorsement letter was signed.

Matt Benoit left the meeting.

Renewable Energy Credit Sale and Purchase Agreement:  Paul Looney and Peggy Pschirrer returned with more information on Knollwood Energy and additional options for our renewable energy credits. Knollwood requires contracts of three to four years.  Woodell & Daughters use a different broker, and they get $36/credit and pay a 10% commission. They have a longer contract than the Town would like.  Mr. Looney talked to Community Power Coalition of NH (CPCNH), and they are willing to work with Walpole. The Town would be the first town to sell its renewable energy credits to CPCNH. Walpole’s renewable energy credits purchased by CPCNH would be used by CPCNH customers who purchase renewable power.  CPCNH will register the Town to obtain a GIS number so that the $6,000 refund can be requested.  The Community Power Committee will work with CPCNH to develop a contract, hopefully for one year and renewable. CPCNH will not charge a commission since they will use the credits and not sell them.  This contract is separate from Walpole’s CPCNH electricity purchase contract.

Peggy Pschirrer and Paul Looney left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Vose moved to approve Accounts Payable totaling $801,897.20 dated 7/12/2024.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  This included a $581,631.87 monthly payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $39,073.45 dated 7/12/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,135.78.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – July 3, 2024:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 3, 2024. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  Ms. Vose abstained because she was not present at the July 3, 2024 meeting.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – July 3, 2024:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of July 3, 2024.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.  Ms. Vose abstained because she was not present at the July 3, 2024 meeting.

Committee Reports

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

• Safety Committee Meeting – May 30, 2024 

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Abatements

Map and Lot # 008-008-001:  This was approved last week, but the Chair’s signature was missing from the form.  Ms. Mayberry signed the form.

Old Business

Pending Further Action:  Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Street Bridges/Culverts, Houghton Brook Bridge, and ARPA Funding Purchase Orders

Reservoir Dam – ARPA Grant Reimbursement Form: Ms. Mayberry moved that Mr. Dalessio sign the ARPA reimbursement form for $1,918.75 for work on Reservoir Dam.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in agreement, the motion passed, and  Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

2022 Financial Audit:  Vachon Clukay partner is reviewing the draft financials.

West Side of Town Hall Siding Project:   Initial review from Annette and Andrew Dey is that there are no serious structural issues with the west side of the Town Hall.  However, there are precautions that need to be taken care of.  More information will be provided next week. The Selectboard will review additional costs incurred.

New Business

Deputy Forest Fire Warden Appointment Forms:  Matt Yeatman, North Walpole Fire Chief, is the new Deputy Forest Fire Warden.  Ms. Vose moved the appointment of Matt Yeatman as the new Deputy Forest Fire Warden to be approved and the forms signed.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion passed, and the forms were signed.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request:   The request is for $1,822.42 to purchase summer basketball uniforms.  Sponsor donations will cover this cost.  Ms. Vose moved the request for $1,822.42 to beapproved.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion passed.  

5-Town Meeting Date and Time:   Charlestown would like to set a date and time for the next meeting. Walpole agrees the five Towns should meet.  There needs to be an agenda.  On or after Friday, August 2^ndwould work, but not August 9^th.

Employee Appreciation Meal:   The organizers are seeking Selectboard feedback for the date and menu. Tuesday at noon on Sept. 17 or 24 would work for the Selectboard. Brad Nash will cook.  Ms. Vose offered to help.

Selectboard Office Vacation Schedule:   The employees’ requested dates were shared with the Selectboard earlier.   Ms. Mayberry will be away August 5^th – 9^th. Mr. Dalessio will chair that Selectboard meeting.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) (c) at 7:25 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:17 PM.

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

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Roll Call: Present Board Members: Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom, Clerk Jason Perron, Jeff Harrington, Joanna Andros, Trevor MacLachlan, Select Board Representative Steve Dalessio and alternates Bill Carmody and Travis Adams.

Call to Order: Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7 pm. A full board was present so no alternates were needed to fill in.

Review of Minutes of June 2024: Mr. Marcom made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried.

New Business:

Public Hearing for three sections of the updated Master Plan: Implementation Plan, Land Use Analysis and Population and Housing.

Mr. Miller explained that the Land Use Analysis was a statistical look at the town and categorizes the different types of uses of the land in Walpole from farmland to residential to commercial. The first sentence of this document says “an analysis of the present land use pattern in a town is one of the first steps in the formulation of a Land Use Plan.” The population and housing sections goes into home values and types of buildings and compares Walpole to neighboring town regarding education levels, growth trends, age and income. And the Implementation plan states the goals and objective for each of the sections of the Master Plan and then has action plans for the goals to be implemented. 

Mr. Marcom and Mr. Perron started looking at some of the numbers and trying to understand them. For example, on page 6 in the Land Use Analysis section it shows that there were 14 parcels used for farmland, 277.71 acres and the taxable value was only $66,300. They went back and forth about the numbers and wondered if the numbers were correct. One of them mentioned that the amount for land in current use was higher than farmland. They finally realized that the calculations given for some of the information in this section came from the census of 2010. 

Wendy Grossman noted that the population of Walpole was down. She wondered why the board didn’t use the information from the census of 2020. Mr. Miller said updating of the Master Plan started several years ago and the Land Use Analysis was one of the first sections that the board began to look at. Actually the board began updating the Master Plan in 2019. It was before Covid and Covid put a stop to the fourth Tuesday workshop meetings for updating the Master Plan for quite a long time. 

Mr. Miller closed the public hearing at 7:20 pm. He said he would go back to the  Southwest Region Planning Commission and talk to the executive director Todd Horner to see if some of the numbers and information could be changed and updated to reflect the numbers of the 2020 census.

Andrew Dey said he tried to take a look at these sections of the Master Plan on the town web site but that none of the Master Plan was on the web site. Ms. Pauline Barnes said she too tried to find the information on line. Mr. Perron said that’s because the Master Plan has just been and still is in “draft” form. That’s one of the reason why the Planning Board is having these hearings. The Planning Board has no responsibility for putting information on the web site and supposedly a new format for the web site is in the works. 

Perhaps, Mr. Perron said, after the Planning Board has reviewed all the sections of the Master Plan at tonight’s and future public hearings, the results or any changes made to any section will be incorporated and the Master Plan will be available online.  

However, copies of the three sections of the Master Plan, the ones being discussed this evening, were available at the Town Offices for the public to look at. A public notice of this meeting was posted in two places in town – in the Town Offices and on the bulletin board at the Post Office, and residents who wanted to attend the meeting were notified via that public notice that the Master Plan sections were available at the Town Offices.

Mr. Perron made a motion to approve these three sections of the Master Plan and said there would be an effort to update some information. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion passed.

The next meeting in August will also be a public hearing and will consider some of the remaining sections of the Master Plan. Some of those sections include Transportation, Natural Features, Economic Development and Historic and Recreational Resources.

Mr. Miller reminded the board of the upcoming joint board meeting with the Zoning Board and Southwest Region Planning Commission on the fourth Tuesday of this month regarding Planner Carole Ogilvie’s suggestions for the zoning ordinances and site plan. 

Mr. Perron made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion passed.

These minutes are unapproved but will be reviewed at the August meeting for corrections. 

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Secretary

cc: WPB, ZBA, Town Offices, The Walpolean.

Posted: In the Town Offices, on the bulletin board outside the Post Office. 

Attention Pickle Ball Players

Fun Round Robin Play

Wednesday July 17th @ 6:00 pm at the Walpole Recreation Park Pickle Ball Courts

Maximum 16 players. You will play 6 games, with games lasting no longer than 15 minutes.

Come Play!

Please call or text Mike Hayes if you are interested 603-209-3836.

ALL levels of players welcome!