Scouting for Food
On Saturday, October 28th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Cub Scout Pack 299 and Boy Scout Troop 299 will be holding their Scouting for Food Drive. We will be handing out information sheets for the annual ‘Scouting for Food Drive’ at the following locations: Walpole Post Office, Walpole Recycling Center, Tractor Supply and Shaw’s.
Then, on November 4, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, we will be at the same locations collecting non-perishable food items (no glass please) and monetary donations. Pet food is also greatly appreciated. All food and monetary donations go directly to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf.
Donations in 2022 included over 1700 items of food and $2300 in cash.
Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 9/28/23
Selectboard Present: Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry and Steven Dalessio
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary
Others Present: Ron Rosko
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.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,231,682.04 for checks issued 9/29/23. This includes a $700,531.13 payment to Fall Mountain School District, and $362,190.49 for highway paving. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. Ms. Mayberry commented that the clothing materials listed are used by the employees working at the Recycling Center. Mr. Dalessio stated that there needs to be some sort of policy regarding clothing. Ms. Mayberry reflected on a previous comment she made about the need for purchasing guidelines for Town employees. Mr. Dalessio commented that next year the Recycling Center should have set uniforms.
OLD BUSINESS:
Speeding in Town: Mr. Rosko entered the meeting at 6:37 PM and spoke about a matter he previously brought before the Selectboard regarding his concerns of cars speeding past his home. Ms. Mayberry stated she spoke to the Police Chief earlier in the week and advised him of Mr. Rosko’s concerns. Ms. Mayberry will follow up with the Police Chief on the rotation of the radar speed trailer to include being placed near Mr. Rosko’s driveway. Ms. Mayberry also spoke to the Chief regarding their phone-call return policy.
Mr. Rosko then returned to another previous matter. Mr. Rosko asked for an update regarding the water booster pump in his basement. Mr. Dalessio replied that he had spoken with Mark Houghton. It was determined that this would be the homeowner’s responsibility. Mr. Dalessio advised Mr. Rosko that he could speak with Mr. Houghton about his questions regarding the 20 pounds of water pressure near the curb stop.
PAYROLL: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,187.16 dated 9/29/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,694.37. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 20, 2023: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – September 20, 2023: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of September 20, 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:
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – September 12, 2023
• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – September 19, 2023
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – September 20, 2023
Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes.
Map and Lot# 008-114-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the land use change tax for Map and Lot#008-114-000 for $71.00. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, and Mr. Dalessio abstaining, the motion was approved.
2023-34, Map and Lot# 024-006-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 024-006-000 to erect three 18’ x 11’ carports. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.
2023-35, Map and Lot# 011-033-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 011-033-000 to construct a 120’ x 15’ attached shed to a large barn. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Pending Further Action: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that this Saturday will be the final billing for the Brownfields Grant. The next step is to add another test well.
NEW BUSINESS:
Walpole Foundation Grant Support Request: Mrs. Pschirrer asked the Selectboard to allow the Walpole foundation to apply for a Community Development Block Grant in the name of Walpole with the Walpole Foundation as a subgrantee to support the construction of a new Village School with an adjoining Community Room. The Southwest Regional Planning Commission would manage the grant if it were to be awarded. A formal letter requesting this support will be sent by the Walpole Foundation to the Selectboard who by consensus granted permission.
NHMA Conference: Mrs. Pschirrer commented upon Mrs. Downing’s request to register and attend the NHMA Conference. The Selectboard agreed to allow Mrs. Downing to attend this conference.
Mr. Rosko departed the meeting.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c) (e):
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public session at 6:57 PM. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting reconvened at 7:30 PM.
Ms. Mayberry moved to seal the non-public session minutes. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary
heads Up from Sarah in Selectboard Office
Hello all: For those that are not news readers, please keep in mind that there is a nationwide test of the emergency alert systems tomorrow. To offset any anxious moments for some that were unaware of the test, this email is being sent.
WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.
The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.
The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the seventh nationwide EAS test.
FEMA and the FCC are coordinating with EAS participants, wireless providers, emergency managers and other stakeholders in preparation for this national test to minimize confusion and to maximize the public safety value of the test.
The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11.
Do not hesitate to share this information with others.
Sarah
Sarah Downing
Manager of Administration
Town of Walpole, NH
34 Elm Street
PO Box 729
Walpole, NH 03608-0729
Planning Board Workshop Meeting Minutes – 9/26/23
Present: Board members: Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom, Clerk Jason Perron, Jeff Harrington, Joanna Andros, Select Board Representative Steve Dalessio, Trevor MacLachlan.
Conservation Commission members: Wendy Grossman and Peter Palmiotto.
Facilitator: Carol Ogilvie, planner with Southwest Regional Planning Commission.
Topic: Update Natural Features chapter of Walpole’s Master Plan.
The meeting began at 7 pm. Ms. Ogilvie had previously updated and edited the document and it had been sent to the Planning Board and two Conservation Commission members. She said the first 17 pages of the document were an inventory of Walpole resources. It includes information on topography, slopes and development capability, soils (sand and farmland), water resources (aquifers, watersheds, watercourses, water bodies) construction materials, conservation and preservation techniques. Maps, drafted by Henry Underwood at SWRP, accompanied each main topic. He also provided the group with two maps on Wildlife Action Plans.
With the exception of three pages at the end of the document that was devoted to a list of current or recommended protected lands, the rest was a list of goals and objectives that were made when the document was first drafted and approved in 1998. Many of these goals will be continued, some were obsolete (management plan for Connecticut River as a new plan goes into effect) and several have been adopted (road agent approval for driveways) and have now become part of the site plan or subdivision regulations that are required in the current application.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 7 pm in the basement conference room.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilou Blaine
WPB Recording Secretary
Posted: Inside Town Offices, on bulletin board outside the Post Office, http://www.thewalpolean.
cc: WPB, ZBA. Town Offices, www.walpole.nh.us
Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 9/20/23
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 in the Selectboard Office. 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 $32,974.29 dated 9/22/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,622.12. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SPECIAL SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – September 7, 2023: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of September 7, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.
SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – September 14, 2023: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 14, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, and Mr. Dalessio abstaining, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 14, 2023: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 14, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, and Mr. Dalessio abstaining, the motion was approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
• Conservation Committee Meeting – September 11, 2023
• Planning Board Meeting – September 12, 2023
Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes.
OLD BUSINESS:
Employee Uniforms: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that a Town employee was in contact with Cintas regarding the return of uniforms. The Selectboard agreed to table this topic until the employee notifies them when they hear back from Cintas. Ms. Mayberry spoke to the mindfulness needed for Town employees when they are purchasing clothing related to their position.
Tree Replacement Committee: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that 5 members have volunteered to be on this committee. Mrs. Pschirrer spoke of the importance of identifying the supervisory body of this committee. Ms. Mayberry then questioned the management of funds. Mr. Dalessio stated that the committee should put forth a charter or mission to guide their activities, as well as selecting a chair for the committee itself. Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the Selectboard would write a letter to the Conservation Committee stating that they would be the committee, and that the Tree Replacement group would function as its subcommittee.
NEW BUSINESS:
Fund Balance Policy: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the Finance Manager has been discussing fund balance policies in a recent seminar. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the fund balance policy created in 2017. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
Drainage Ditch next to 11 Main Street: The Selectboard agreed to table this topic until the non-public session.
SWRPC Fall 2023 Meeting: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the Selectboard has been invited to the Fall Meeting with the Southwest Regional Planning Commission.
NH Association of Assessing Officials: Ms. Mayberry moved for the chair to sign the ballot for the NH Association of Assessing Officials. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
Sealing Non-Public Minutes: Mrs. Pschirrer reflected on a recent article by the New Hampshire Municipal Association concerning the sealing and unsealing of non-public minutes. The Selectboard discussed the process by which sealed minutes would be unsealed.
Sealed Non-Public Meeting Minutes Review Protocol: Mrs. Downing stated that she is also keeping a document with a detailed list of sealed minutes for each year.
HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING:
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:58 PM. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting reconvened at 7:15 PM.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c):
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public session at 7:15 PM. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting reconvened at 7:37 PM.
Mr. Dalessio moved to seal the non-public minutes. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary
Book Discussion – 10/4/23
if you haven’t read The Bear yet, it’s not to late. Pick up your free copy at the library today. – Lil
Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 9/28/23
Just a heads up that Sarah says that next week’s meeting will be on Wednesday, not Thursday. – Lil
Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 9/14/23
Selectboard Present: Peggy Pschirrer, Chair and Cheryl Mayberry
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary
Others Present: Ray Boas
CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary. She explained that Mr. Dalessio was not present because he was at a meeting, but a quorum of Selectboard members was present for a meeting to be held.
Mrs. Pschirrer asked Mr. Boas to speak. He asked for the written terminology for a cease-and-desist order. Mrs. Pschirrer explained that this matter may be tabled until the non-public session. Mrs. Pschirrer explained that any construction must be halted because there is no building permit. Mrs. Pschirrer explained that the Selectboard has the responsibility to enforce the decisions of the Planning Board.
PAYROLL:
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $31,004.08 dated 9/15/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,755.59. Seconded by Ms. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 7, 2023: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 7, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – September 7, 2023: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of September 7, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Ms. Mayberry brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– September 5, 2023
Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes.
TIMBER TAX ABATEMENT:
Map and Lot# 013-053-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the timber tax abatement of $511.71 for Map and Lot# 013-053-001, as the quality of cut was reduced. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
BUILDING PERMITS:
2023-22, Map and Lot# 011-006-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a building permit for Map and Lot# 011-006-000 to add a new 87’ x 48.6’ addition and garage/barn. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
2023-23, Map and Lot# 017-008-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a building permit for Map and Lot# 017-008-001 to install a 21’ x 12’ ground mount solar array. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Parking Policy: Mrs. Pschirrer stated she has a copy of the Town’s parking ordinance but is going to rewrite the policy with clearer language.
NH DMV Letter: Ms. Mayberry moved to allow interim road agent Mike Symonds to register vehicles and trailers on behalf of the town of Walpole. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
Employee Uniforms: Mrs. Pschirrer stated this item would be tabled and will be discussed at the following Selectboard meeting.
Management Book: Mrs. Pschirrer felt that the next staff meeting should include the distribution of a management book. Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry stated they would look at how to incorporate this book into the quarterly meetings before distributing the book to the department managers.
NEW BUSINESS:
Appointment Notices: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the appointment of Nicole Adams to be an alternate on the Conversation Committee, and to serve as a Hooper board member, both until 3/20/2026. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
Tax Collector: Mrs. Pschirrer spoke about the possibility of the tax collector having her own postage meter, or sharing the one that is in the Selectboard Office. Ms. Mayberry stated that if the Tax Collector and Town Clerk’s Office had their own postage meter, they would be responsible for tracking their separate postage expenses. Ms. Mayberry stated that the cost of the postage meter should be investigated before a decision is made. The immediate solution is to buy pre-stamped envelopes.
Complete Streets Grant Extension: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the deadline to apply for this grant was extended until 10/27/2023.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a):
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public meeting at 6:55 PM. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting reconvened at 7:24 PM.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary
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