The Walpolean

The Walpole Thanksgiving Farmers Market is happening on Saturday, November 18. It will be held on the Common from 10am to 2pm. Local vendors will be selling food and crafts, which make great ingredients and unique gifts for the holidays. With the church holiday fairs held at the same time, you can make a day of local holiday shopping!

If you’re on Facebook, you can join the Facebook event to learn more about what vendors will be selling: https://fb.me/e/15YljctGv

The Thanksgiving Farmers Market is hosted by the Great River Co-op and sponsored by the Greater Falls Farmers Market.

Reminder:  Rail Trail Hike

Sunday, Nov. 19, 12:30 pm 

There is still time to sign up for the public hike this Sunday, November 19 at 12:30 pm along the Cheshire Rail Trail in Walpole. The route will include all of the rail trail sections where drainage improvements have recently been made.  It will be a one-way 4 1/2 mile walk between the Route 123 crossing on the north and Blackjack Crossing Road on the south.  There will be shuttles available back to the starting point.

If you would like to join us on the hike, please email walpoletrailhelpers@gmail.com to sign up. That will help us to plan the hike logistics.  Shortly before the hike day, details about where to park and what to bring will be sent to those who’ve signed up.  We encourage all hikers to wear some orange clothing, as it is hunting season.

We hope to see many of you on Sunday.

Wendy and Will Grossman

Walpole Rail Trail RTP Project Managers

Walpole Trail Committee

walpoleoutdoors.org

Hello, neighbours and friends everywhere!

Walpole now has a separate website devoted to all things outdoors. You will see descriptions of our Conservation Commission and Trail Committee roles, maps, trail information, current projects, and events we would like you to join.

The site is in its infancy. We hope for your participation in its development; in particular, seasonal photos of activities you’ve enjoyed. Please identify the content of your photos, and let us know if you would prefer NOT to have a photo credit with the caption.

We do welcome your ideas and suggestions.

Please email blissides@yahoo.com to send your photos and ideas. (Your email will not be shared or sold.)

France Menk

Walpole Conservation Commission

Walpole Trail Committee

Yes, time again for your submissions, now for the December CLARION. Published deadline is 5PM (Walpole Time) Wednesday, November 22, the day before Thanksgiving Day — BUT it would be great if you could email your submissions sometime Tuesday the 21st (in a week) before you go into “holiday mode,” that will help. That way I hopefully can get the printer started as the holiday weekend starts so you will, as usual, have your next issue by the first of the month. Submission guidelines, and contact email are on the CLARION website.

Remember, this is “your community resource” to share information about your group – its activities and events residents will enjoy attending. And, having a nice mix of articles for readers, I welcome “feel good” news of past local events, stories and accomplishments to share. All subject to space, of course, space that is made possible by the CLARION’s supporting advertisers. We all owe them a big “thank you.”

If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, I welcome your inquiries, so please do get in touch with me. Advertising information and contact information is on the CLARION website.

Thank you, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

PLEASE ON TUESDAY the 21st if Possible – Thank You

PLEASE USE THIS PHONE NUMBER TO ORDER (not the email on the poster).  Call 603-338-7791

Apparently their email is not working. Please use the number above to place your order. – Lil

The time is NOW to order your pies, specialty treats, and single serve entrees – all made by the cooks of St. John’s. (IF any leftovers, they will be sold on Saturday at the Fair.)   Cookie walk, antiques, crafts, Christmas items await you! 

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry; Steve Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, Steve Dalessio, Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration and Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary. 

PAYROLL: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,856.83 dated 11/3/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,819.55. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING– October 26, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – October 26, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of October 26, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes will remain sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

     • Walpole Police Building Committee Meeting– October 16, 2023

     • Planning Board Workshop Meeting – October 24, 2023 

     • North Walpole Village District Commissioners Meeting – October 24, 2023 

     • North Walpole Village District Commissioners Meeting – October 30, 2023 

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

BUILDING PERMITS:

2023-39, Map and Lot# 010-049-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 010-049-000 to construct a 22’ x 20’ Steel Arch Building. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Water Shut-Off Agreement: Mrs. Pschirrer reflected on a collaboration with North Walpole on a water shut-off policy. Ms. Mayberry stated that North Walpole had a meeting this week and will follow up on this matter next week. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Request for Fund to Trustees of Trust Funds: Mr. Dalessio motioned to accept the request of the Trustees of Trust Funds for $1,500 from Cemetery Trust #2 to reimburse the green burial section of the New Cemetery. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

Gazebo Roofing Quotes: Mrs. Pschirrer stated there were three business quotes to fix the gazebo roof on the Town Common:

1) Long’s Roofing at $4,938.60 using architectural shingles

2) Melanson – $9,900 to replace roof with standard 3-tab shingles

3) Melanson – $10,950 using architectural shingles

4) Brian DeJesus Construction using architectural shingles – $7,520

Mr. Dalessio motioned to accept the bid by Long’s Roofing to do the gazebo’s roof replacement at $4,938.60. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

Help Wanted Stick Signs: Mrs. Downing presented an idea that may help with finding a new Highway employee by placing help-wanted yard signs. The Selectboard reached consensus to approve of Mrs. Downing’s request. Mrs. Downing stated that this would come out of the advertising line on the Town’s executive budget.

Letter to NH Public Radio: Mrs. Pschirrer presented a draft letter regarding NH Public Radio not filing State forms for their exemption with the Town. Mr. Dalessio reflected that from 2022-2023 the Town did not bill NH Public Radio (NHPR). He stated that in 2022-2023 the Town only sent a tax bill to NH Public Broadcasting (NHPB). Mr. Dalessio reflected that as of right now, the NHPR does not owe the Town any money, as it was ultimately the responsibility of NHPB. Mrs. Downing stated that normally NHPR would not have received a tax bill because their A-9 and A-12 would have been submitted. However, NPPR did not submit either of these documents. Mrs. Downing stated that she would send the response letter to NHPR via email. 

Graves Road Water Issue: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that there is a house on Graves Road that is directing water onto the road and to a neighboring property. Mrs. Pschirrer reflected on the relevant RSAs which speak to redirecting water from one’s property onto a Town road. Mr. Dalessio stated he would go to the property this weekend and take pictures.

Streetlights: Mr. Dalessio stated that a streetlight shield has been put up by a resident’s house. He will take pictures of the light this weekend to see if there was a positive change. The Town has additional shields which were purchased from Liberty Utilities. 

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING:  

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:56 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:06 PM. 

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public meeting at 7:06 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:29 PM. 

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the Non-Public meeting minutes sealed. 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary