The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

October 23, 2025

Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair, and Carolyn Vose

Selectboard Absent: Cheryl Mayberry

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

Guests Present: Robin Sanctuary

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) – Part 1

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (c) at 6:30 PM.   Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 6:33 PM.

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

The following item was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate a guest who wished to speak to it.

Police Station Building Fundraiser

Robin Sanctuary would like to run a fundraiser for the new Police Station building.  She would like to raffle off a copy of a picture of a Westminster Street scene painted by Howard Hill.  Mrs. Downing is to contact Attorney Hockensmith to determine whether the Town can hold a raffle and any applicable requirements.  If the raffle can be held, the Selectboard will write a letter endorsing the raffle.   There are also print copies on paper and canvases of the Westminster Street scene and one of the Town Hall that will be for sale as another fundraiser for the new Police Station.  All of this is possible thanks to Inkberry Printing in Surry; Debbie Hill, widow of the artist, and the Savings Bank of Walpole where the original painter hangs.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,116,572.11 dated 10/27/2025 and an EFT on 11/3/2025 including $804,108.98 monthly payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,107.83 dated 10/24/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,342.52.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – October 15, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of October 15, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – October 15, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of October 15, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – September 23, 2025
• Trail Committee Meeting – October 8, 2025
• Library Trustees Meeting – October 14, 2025

 Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Demolition and Building Permits

2025-37, Map and Lot # 005-021-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve Demolition Permit #2025-37 for Map and Lot # 005-021-000 to remove an existing 12’ x 18’ barn. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-38, Map and Lot # 025-030-000: Building Permit #2025-38 for Map and Lot # 025-030-000 requests to add an 180 square foot round tent platform. This permit cannot be approved because the ownership of the property is unclear.

2025-39, Map and Lot # 003-073-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-39 for Map and Lot # 003-073-000 to construct a 36’ x 24’ single story home. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam: NHDES needs the revised budget by November 1, 2025.  This request was just received.  Mr. Dalessio will address it.  There will be more information at the next meeting.

Pinchin Scope of Work and Cost Estimate: Pinchin provided the scope of work for monitoring the Central Plating site at 12 Westminster Street for the next five years.  The cost will be $39,850.  Ms. Vose moved to have the Chair sign the estimate.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and the estimate was signed.

Ruggiero Processing Facility re: DES Permit Modification Application: Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the notification that DES has requested additional information on the application.

Cold River Materials and DES Violation: DES provided a confirmation letter that violations have been addressed, and no further action is required for the Asphalt Plant.  Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the confirmation letter.

New Business

Primex Insurance Rates for 2026: Primex has provided the 2026 rates for Property and Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Employment Compensation insurance coverage.  The new rate is slightly lower than the 2025 rates.

NH DRA Cyclical Monitoring for 2024: Between re-evaluations, DRA does a survey of properties in Walpole.  From the survey, there were only very minor changes on three properties in the sample.

CCI Business Name Changed: The new name will be Fidium for all branches of CCI.

Selectboard Meeting Dates: As confirmation, the meeting next week will be on Wednesday.  This topic will be moved to the next meeting when everyone can attend.

Insurance Presentations to Employees: There will be a Lunch and Learn session on Friday, November 14^th with HealthTrust and Colonial Life’s optional insurance coverage.

Brush Pile at the Recycling Center: The “No Burning” declaration continues for Walpole, and the pile of brush at the Recycling Center is overflowing. By consensus, the Selectboard stated that no more material can be accepted until the Recycling Center staff can safely burn the existing pile.  

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) – Part 2

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) at 7:26 PM.   Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:42 PM.

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

Adjournment:   Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the October 29, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)