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Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 8/27/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 27, 2026

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

Staff Present: Jodi Daigle, Tax Collector-Water & Sewer Clerk, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Guests Present: Pat Kiniry, Katherine Kopij, and Joe DiBernardo as North Walpole Commissioners

Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c)(e) at 6:33 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 6:56 PM.

Mr. Kiniry, Mrs. Kopij and Mr. DiBernardo left during the Non-Public session.

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

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $158,640.38 dated 9/1/2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payments totaling $69,762.25 as listed. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $46,117.90 dated 8/28/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,674.62.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 20, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 20, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 20, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 20, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

  • Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – May 5, 2026
  • Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – June 2, 2026
  • Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2026
  • Hooper Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – August 4, 2026
  • Safety Committee Meeting Minutes – August 13, 2026
  • Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting Minutes – August 19, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Refunds

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-121-000 of $141.90 for overpayment of the spring tax bill.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business – None 

New Business

Extension to file MS-1: An extension until September 15, 2026 to file the MS-1 has been submitted.  Avitar has not completed the utilities updates which must be included in the MS-1.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the extension.

Walpole Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Mr. Wilkes has requested $2,149.00 to purchase Fall Soccer Jerseys from Bulldog Design, LLC on Purchase Order # 263012.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Purchase Order # 263012 for $2,149.00 for Bulldog Designs for Fall Soccer jerseys.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c) at 7:06 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:59 PM.

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

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the September 3, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 8/20/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 20, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Justin Cassarino, Principal of Walpole School, Ray Boas for the Clarion, and Charlotte King from the Brattleboro Reformer.

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

The first item was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wished to speak about the topic.

Walpole School Update

Principal Justin Cassarino attended this meeting to update the Selectboard on the Walpole Schools and to invite them to attend the Open House on 8/25/2026.  The Facilities Department did an amazing job. The parking lot has been redone with new paint indicating the new drop-off and pick-up process.  All the dead trees have been removed; classrooms were moved as necessary and there was lots of painting. Some rooms have a full new paint job and some only needed touchup. Additional playground equipment will arrive in September or October; Installation shall follow. There are new security cameras around the outside of the school, and more doors with access point entry.  There are two new teachers: One for the 3–4-year-old students and one for 7th and 8th grade math. The students start the school year on Wednesday, 8/26/26.  This year there will be a no homework policy for grades K – 8.  The decision was made after reviewing test scores for grades K – 4 who have not had homework for a few years.  The Walpole School is now focusing on executive functioning.  All schoolwork will be done in school where a teacher is available to answer questions. They are focusing on math in Middle School. It was felt that students need more time in class. Therefore, the School is changing to block scheduling.  Each class will include teaching time and choice boards with multiple ways to prove the mastery of skills.  There will also be enrichment blocks with options to be part of a newspaper, debate club, and “Shark Tank” based group focusing on health. Since there will be no homework, staff will encourage the students to talk with their families about what they are doing, and there will be a list of suggestions for families, e.g. reading fifteen minutes in the evening.

Nancy LaClair is starting a mountain bike club called the Free-Range Chickens Bike Club.  She has made trails in the wooded area of the property for everyone to use.  She hopes to start a cross-country skiing club in the winter to use the same trails.  The Police Department is donating 40 helmets to the club.  The administration is working on ways to involve Police Officers in the School, as a positive presence.  One idea is to hold a fundraising raffle in which the winners will be picked up at home for one day and driven to school with lights and sirens on in a  Walpole Police, Walpole Fire & EMS, or North Walpole Fire vehicle.

Mr. Cassarino and Mr. Boas left the meeting.

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $41,119.14 dated 8/21/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,531.08.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 13, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 13, 2026.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 13, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 13, 2026 with the minutes to remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Police Station Bond Information Meeting – August 15, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Police Station Bond Information meeting of August 15, 2026.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

  • Special Town Meeting Minutes – August 17, 2026 (The Selectboard does not approve the minutes, but feedback was requested)
  • Planning Board Meeting Minutes – August 8, 2026 
  • Police Station Building Committee Meeting Minutes – August 10, 2026 
  • Trail Committee Meeting Minutes – August 12, 2026 

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2026-29, Map and Lot# 003-059-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-29 for Map and Lot # 003-059-001 to construct a 32’ x 14’ deck.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Property Tax Refunds

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 027-001-006 of $19.99.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio  moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 012-025-000 of $17.57.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Special Town Meeting Comment Letter: The Selectboard received a letter from Robbie Mahrou. Ms. Vose acknowledged receipt of the email regarding the Police Station bond vote.

Letter to State Fire Marshall: Mr. Dalessio spoke with the State  Fire Marshall today. Mr. Toomey is happy to support our Fire Chief and work with him to ensure new Abenaki Springs Phase 3 building meets the State safety codes.

Library Ramp Railing Extension:  The Library and Selectboard have been reviewing modification of the Library ramp and the railing extension. The project will be part of a warrant article for the 2027 Town Meeting.

New Business

Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 012-046-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 012-046-000.  The owner repurchased their tax deeded home.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion is carried and the Quitclaim Deed was signed.

Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 015-004-003: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 015-004-003. The owner repurchased their tax deeded home.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion is carried and the Quitclaim Deed was signed.

Recycling Center Truck: Ms. Vose explained that the truck is off the road and cannot be put back on the road.  The engine condition is much better than body of the truck. It could be an off-road plow truck.  Mr. O’Connor is clear on what to look for in a new truck.  He will run a sealed bid auction to sell the old truck.  The bids will be sent to the Selectboard Office and the Selectboard will open them.  The truck will be posted on Facebook Marketplace with directions on how to bid.

Scout Mum Sale and the Common: The Scouts would like to park a trailer overnight on the Common on the night of September 19th.  The trailer will be gone as soon as it is empty at approximately 7 AM.  By consensus, the Board agreed to permit the trailer to be parked on the Common overnight.

Town Clerk’s Office – Special Labor Day Hours: The Town Clerk’s Office will be open from 1:00 – 5:00 PM.  Mrs. Hansson needs to be present to complete absentee ballots for the NH State Primary the next day. Therefore, the Town Clerk’s Office for election tasks only. 

Hooper Trustees

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:12 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:15 PM.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c)(e) at 7:17 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:43 PM.

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

Budget Meeting: The Budget meeting is currently scheduled for September 18th, but Mr. Dalessio is not available.  The Budget meeting will be moved to 9/25/2026 at 8:30 AM.  If the Budget work is not complete in time for the Concord meeting at 6:00 PM, it will be continued another day.  Mrs. Downing will be away on the 25th, but she will have Mrs. Daigle cover.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 27, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 8/13/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 13, 2026

Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose, Chair, Cheryl Mayberry (delayed at work), and Steven Dalessio

Staff Present: Jodi Daigle, Tax Collector, Water-Sewer Clerk and Administrative Assistant, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Guests Present: Tara Sad, Charlotte King, from the Brattleboro Reformer, and Steve Varone, Treasurer

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

Old Business was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate a guest who wished to speak to an item.

Old Business

River Valley Seniors at Home Event: Tara Sad attended with an event update.  The RVSAH events committee will be meeting to discuss the event. The RVSAH Board meeting is on 8/18/2026 to vote on the RVSAH event.  The event, if approved, will most likely be held in October.  Ms. Sad will be back early in September with an update.  Ms. Sad left the meeting. 

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $119,976.17 dated 8/18/2026. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $583,655.19 to Fall Mountain Regional School District (FMRSD) for July.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $583,655.19 to Fall Mountain Regional School District (FMRSD) for August.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $142,121.00 for North Walpole Village District.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment for $42,063.08 for NH Retirement System (NHRS) with a due date of 8/24/2026.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH payment was approved. 

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $39,059.99 dated 8/14/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,234.96.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 6, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 6, 2026.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 6, 2026:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 6, 2026 with the minutes to remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

  • Walpole Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – August 3, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2026-26, Map and Lot# 008-011-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-26 for Map and Lot # 008-011-000 to construct a 28’ x 5’ mudroom.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

2026-28, Map and Lot# 003-013-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-28 for Map and Lot # 003-013-000 to construct a 20’ x 16’ shed. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Before entering the Non-Public meeting, Charlotte King from the Brattleboro Reformer was excused.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c) at 6:46 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry joined the meeting at 6:56 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 6:57 PM.

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

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 20, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 8/8/26

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Walpole Planning Board Minutes

August 8, 2026

Town Hall

7 pm

Role Call: Present: Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom, Clerk Jason Perron, Jeff Harrington, Joanna Andros, Trevor MacLachlan, Select Board Representative Steve Dalessio, Alternate Tom Murray. Absent: Travis Adams.

Call to Order: Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.  A full board was present so an alternate was not needed to fill in. 

Review Minutes of the July 2026 meeting: Mr. Marcom made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Presenter: Sarah Bollinger from Southwest Region Planning Commission was at the meeting to answer questions about the proposed adoption of an amendment to Walpole’s Zoning Ordinances to include the following:

1. Adding definitions for “family day care home” and “family group day care home” to Article XX.

2. Adding a new subsection, Article IV.O. addressing these uses, and

3. Amending the table of permitted uses, to identify where the uses are permitted and to cross-reference Article IV.O.

Ms. Bollinger said the state is very much behind this addition to zoning ordinances in the state because of the need for child care of young child so parents can become part of New Hampshire’s workforce. The two types of child care she was speaking of were:

Family Day Care Home: As defined in RSA 170-E:2, IV(a): an occupied residence where child day care provided for less than 24 hours per day, except in emergencies, generally for up to 6 children from one or more unrelated families, subject to applicable State licensing requirements.

And Group Family Day Care Home: As defined in RSA 170-E:2 IV(b); an occupied residence where child day care is provided for less than 24 hours per day, except in emergencies, generally for 2 to 12 children from one or more unrelated families, subject to applicable State licensing requirements.

These would be allowed in any zoning district where residential use is permitted in the primary dwelling or within an existing accessory building. In Walpole that would be Residential A and B, Rural/Ag and Commercial Districts but not in the Industrial or Timberland districts.

The NH Department of Health and Human Services under He-C 4002 will oversee the requirements of these day care homes.  It does not require a special exception and shall not be subject to a local site plan review. Nothing in this section shall be construed to override any private covenant, including homeowners’ association covenants. The state does the licensing and caregivers follow their criteria. The state requires fire and septic inspections.

Towns have no say in any of the requirements including parking, picking up and dropping off children. Concerns of the Board were parking and more importantly that neighbors of these homes taking care of children would not be notified in advance.

The next step in the process is to have a public hearing this fall. The Board has to vote on the final language of the amendment and make a recommendation to support or not support the final language. If there are substantial changes in the language of the amendment, it may need an additional public hearing. If the amendment stands as written, it will go to the Town Clerk to be placed on the warrant and voted on in March 2027 at the town election.

The amendment will be available for public inspection at the Town Hall and will be put on the town website, which is www.walpolenh.us, before the public vote by ballot in March.

The amendment will read something like this:

Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Planning Board to amend the Walpole Zoning Ordinances by adding definitions for family day care homes and family group day care homes, adding a new subsection to Article IV governing these uses, and amending Appendix B. Table of Permitted Uses to identify where these uses are permitted?

This amendment updates Walpole Zoning Ordinances to align with State law allowing home-based child care by right as an accessory use to primary zoning districts where residential uses are allowed, subject to applicable State requirements.

Adjournment

Mr. Perron made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried. The time was 7:55 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

WPB Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 8/6/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 6, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Charlotte King, from the Reformer, and Jack Franks, Abenaki Springs/Avanru Dev.

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

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $41,022.17 dated 8/7/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,528.22.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – July 30, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 30, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Session – July 30, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of July 30, 2026 with the minutes to remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Building Permit

2014-10, Map and Lot# 012-013-004: Mr. Dalessio moved to table the renewal of Building Permit #2014-10 for Map and Lot # 012-013-004 to construct a third phase of Abenaki Springs development until the Town receives the construction drawings from Mr. Franks. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved. 

Old Business

FMRSD Payment Request: FMRSD is requesting the July payment and future payments through the tax rate setting date. The Treasurer, Steve Varone, has already made the ACH payment for July.  The School District did not provide the Town with a payment schedule past the June payment.  The Articles of Agreement says they will provide Towns with a schedule until the new rate is set  which is typically in October.  The Selectboard requests that Steve Varone attend the next meeting.

Jack Franks arrived during the discussion of the FMRSD Payment Request.

Great River Hydro’s FERC License: Great River Hydro is requesting expedited approval by the government.  By consensus, the Selectboard supports the request since Great River Hydro has met all the requirements for the license.

Hubbard Inc. Solid Waste Permit Waiver: The permit is no longer required since they have an incinerator. Ms. Vose acknowledged receipt of the letter from NHDES.

Abenaki Springs – Phase 3: Mr. Franks stated that he wants the 2014 building permit renewed. Ms. Vose explained that it was tabled earlier in the meeting because construction plans are not available. Mr. Franks stated that he will not go to the Planning Board for another Site Plan Review.  Ms. Vose commented that it was clearly stated that until the Town and State Fire Marshall have the construction plans, it is impossible to approve a building permit.  Mr. Franks was reminded that since Phase 3 is to be built now, the design must be consistent with today’s standards and safety codes. Mr. Franks said he will pay to have up-to-date site plans and construction drawings, including electrical and plumbing prepared by his architects.  He will get the drawings to Mark Houghton, the Fire Chief and the State Fire Marshall when they are ready for review.

Mr. Franks left the meeting.

New Business

Authorization for Registering Vehicles Letter: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the letter to authorize Mike Symonds to register the new truck for the Town of Walpole.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the letter was approved and signed.

2027 Highway Block Grant: Ms. Mayberry said there is $143,096.88 in the 2027 Block Grant for Walpole.  There will be four payments throughout the year.  The Town is lucky to have this grant because it is a big part of our Highway budget.

Thank You Letter: The Town received a thank you letter in appreciation for Walpole’s donation to Our Place.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the letter.

Hooper Trustees

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

The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 PM.

Charlotte King left the meeting.

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

Ms. Mayberry  moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c) at 7:04 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:55 PM.

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

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 13, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Police Station Building Committee Meeting Minutes – 8/10/26

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POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE

Meeting Minutes

August 10, 2026

Steve Dalessio called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the Selectboard Office. Present were Andrew Dey, Cheri Watson, Trevor MacLachlan, Jay Punt, Chief Justin Sanctuary and Peggy Pschirrer.

The Committee reviewed the final floor plan of the proposed new Police Station.  All agree that if the building were to be built tomorrow, they would be happy with results.  

Both Trevor MacLachlan and Andrew Dey reviewed the detailed cost estimates.  The Committee discussed potential cuts to the proposed budget.  Granite curbing will be limited to the front of the building. Cost of siding will be reviewed.

Mr. Dalessio reminded the Committee of the public informational meeting to be held Saturday, August 15 at 10 am in Town Hall.  The Special Meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Town Hall.  Jack Wozmak, Town Moderator, will conduct the meeting as he does every Town Meeting.  The only agenda is whether the Town will vote to accept a three-million-dollar bond for construction of the new station.  Voters will register as they do at any Town Meeting.  Bond issues require a 3/5 vote to pass – or 60% of the voters present and voting.  The Committee will meet briefly at the end of the Special Meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.

Police Station Bond Information Meeting Minutes – 8/15/26

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[Editor’s Note: The Selectboard has requested a Special Town Meeting that will be held tonight, August 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm in Town Hall, for the purpose of approving a Municipal bond of $3,000,000 to build the new police station. Walpole residents are encouraged to attend.]

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire Information Meeting

New Police Station Bond

AUGUST 15, 2026

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

Staff Present: Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Public Present: Sign in Sheet Attached to Official Minutes in Selectboard Office

Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Information Meeting to order at10:04 AM in the Walpole Town Hall. This is a discussion in preparation for the Special Town Meeting Monday evening, August 17th at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall.

Why do we need a new police station? For the protection of our officers, to provide an adequate work environment, and for efficiency. The discussion bounced around a lot, so rather than chronological minutes, the questions are grouped by topic.

The Building: The Committee has worked on the design of the building for three years. When first presented to the voters, it was larger and would have cost $7,000,000 to build. The Town felt that was too much space and too expensive, so it was back to the drawing board and the frills were removed.

  • The Charlestown Police Station, built in 2010, has a much smaller footprint. What does it not include that we need? They have two stories, but they have less holding space and fewer Sallie ports. When both stories are considered, the Walpole plan is just slightly bigger.
  • Will the Juvenile holding be separate from adults? Yes, there are three one-person cells, one of which can be totally separate from the others, including solid walls and a pull-down shade (similar to what schools have for classroom security).
  • How are we going to prevent vehicles from driving into the building? Although not shown in the rendering, there will be granite boulders between the parking and the building.
  • What is the maximum size of the force that the building is designed for? It is designed to accommodate up to ten officers. We currently have six. It is expected that the building will be adequate for fifty years. There is also space to the north to enlarge the building if needed.

The Police Department: The Department consists of Police Chief Justin Sanctuary and five other officers.

  • How many arrests are there? We have about 100 – 180 arrests per year. However, there are about 400 calls per month. Because currently the only way to detain someone is to handcuff them to the wall, the three holding cells will provide better options for the officers and they will not have to do as much on the side of the road. The holding cells are a much better option.
  • How do we get to see the monthly Police stats? The Police Department prepares the statistics monthly and they are sent to the Walpolean and Clarion, but that doesn’t mean they are published. Moving forward, they will be published on the Police page on the Town website (WalpoleNH.us) – that way the Town can ensure this information is published.
  • Why is the Walpole Police Department so much larger than surrounding towns?
  • If the population is greater than 3,000, the Town is required to have a Police Department. Walpole is the only Town around that has managed to be fully staffed for the last two years. Alstead is now down to one officer, other towns such as Westmoreland and Chesterfield depend on the State Troopers for policing, but the Troopers are also overloaded, and they need to prioritize which calls to respond to, often when the situation has escalated to an emergency.
    • Because of our location, we are easily accessible from Interstate 91 via the two bridges in Walpole, and there is a lot of traffic between Claremont and Keene. All of this means more police calls and more patrols.
    • Our Police handle personal disputes. People don’t talk to each other and work things out, so the Police handle the resolution. This is better than not having issues resolved as in other towns.
  • Why does Walpole respond to calls in other NH towns and in Bellows Falls? Walpole is a member of Mutual Aid (both Fire and Police). When there is an emergency Walpole will respond if requested. The Towns with no Police Department can’t return the favor. However, it works very well with Bellows Falls – Walpole is there about 6 times a week and they help us about 6 times a week, especially when there is no one on duty in Walpole. We do not have enough Officers to cover 24 x 7, and they help us while our officers get to the emergency from their homes.
  • Why do the officers take their cars home, especially when they live outside Walpole – that’s a big expense? We do not have full-time coverage, so when there is an emergency, the officers respond directly from home to the scene. That saves a lot of time over driving their own cars to the police station to get their cruisers to go to the scene.
  • Statistics say that when there are more cops, there is more crime. Actually, the crime is there either way, but it is not being addressed or reported unless there are police officers.

Funding the Construction of a New Police Station: There seems to be a consensus that the current Police Station is not adequate, but there is concern about how a new station will be paid for, and how much it will cost taxpayers.

  • How much will the new Police Station cost and how will it be paid for? The estimate is that the Station will cost about $5,200,000 – the previous estimate is 18 months old. An additional professional estimate is being prepared. At the same time value engineering is starting so the Committee will know which items add the least value. For example, granite curbs all the way around might be replaced by concrete.
  • Walpole has already been approved for a $2,058,000 Federal grant. On Monday night there will be a vote on whether to get a 20-year $3,000,000 bond to build the Police Station. If the bond is accepted, a Police Station will be built on Upper Walpole Road. In addition, checks are arriving almost daily in response to the fundraising request.
  • If the bond is approved, how much will it cost taxpayers? The interest rate on the bond will be released in January. It is likely it will be 3-4% as the current rate is 3.84%. It will be a fixed rate bond, which means the annual expense will decline as it is paid off. If our rate is 3.84%, the impact on taxes would be $0.35 per $1,000 assessed (about $88 on a $250,000 assessed home) in the first year and decline for the remaining years.
  • Someone could build a house that size for $1,000,000, so why is it so much more expensive to build a police station? There are special codes for public buildings, and a police station has additional costs like a separate HVAC system for the area where drugs are processed, walls must be bullet proof, and it will have ballistic glass.
  • Are there special requirements for the grant? The Federal government requires that competitive wages be paid and that we “Buy America – Build America” (i.e. use American made products”), which increases the cost.
  • How can construction costs be controlled? There will be an escalation clause in the contract, and there will be a competitive bid process to build the Police Station.

The Process to Get a New Police Station: The next step is the Special Town Meeting on Monday, 8/17/2026 at 7:00 at Town Hall.

  • What is next? The next step is to attend and vote on Monday.
  • How does the Special Town Meeting work? Just like the Annual Saturday Town Meeting.
  • Can we vote on paper ballots? Typically, the Moderator would call for a voice vote. If there is any question what the outcome is, the Moderator will call for paper Yes/No ballots. Also, if the Moderator is presented with a request signed by five (5) registered voters before the vote, there will be no voice vote, and it would move directly to paper ballots.
  • What if the vote is to approve the bond? The Committee will continue its work finalizing the design details and put the Police Station out for bid. The Selectboard will obtain the Bond.
  • What if the vote fails on Monday? The vote will be back on the ballot in March, but the cost of construction is expected to be higher due to inflation and other factors.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 11:10 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 20, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 7/30/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

July 30, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Patrick Kiniry and  Joe DiBernardo, North Walpole Commissioners; and Rose Bolio, North Walpole Village Clerk

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

The Non-Public Session was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c)(e) at 6:32 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:40 PM.

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

Mr. Kiniry, Mr. DiBernardo and Ms. Bolio left during the non-public session.

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Purchase Order #498248 for $200,184.42 for Arlington Paving Company for summer paving.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Purchase Order #295560 for $500.00 for Hockensmith & Dowd, PC for legal research on the Hooper Institute.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $507,029.62 dated 8/4/2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and  Ms. Vose in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve an ACH request for the Village of Bellows Falls for $89,394.19 for wastewater usage and the sewer bond.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve an ACH request for Health Trust for $49,512.46 for employee health insurance.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $39,538.28 dated 7/31/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,140.99.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Water and Sewer Utility Meeting – July 22, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Water and Sewer Utility meeting of July 22, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the minutes were approved.

Selectboard Meeting – July 23, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 23, 2026. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Session Minutes – July 23, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Session of the Selectboard meeting of July 23, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public Session minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

  • Trustees of the Trust Funds Meeting– April 29, 2026 
  • Trustees of the Trust Funds Meeting – July 22, 2026 
  • Trail Committee Meeting – June 2026 
  • Trail Committee Meeting – July 8, 2026 

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Water and SEWER WARRANTS

Walpole Water Fees: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the warrant for Walpole Water Fees for $50,806.56. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Walpole Sewer Fees: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the warrant for Walpole Sewer Fees totaling $78,758.36.   Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

North Walpole Sewer Fees: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the warrant for North Walpole Sewer Fees for $60,503.17.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building and Demolition Permits

2026-27, Map and Lot# 017-008-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-27 for Map and Lot # 017-008-000 to construct a 36’ x 30’ attached garage and 16’ x 16’ screened porch. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam Grant Disbursements: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Reservoir Dam Grant Disbursement for $10,403.48 and for Mr. Dalessio to sign the form. And also, to approve the Reservoir Dam Geant Disbursement for $23,930.26 and for Mr. Dalessio to sign the form.  These are the final two payments on this project.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio and in favor, the motion was approved, and the forms were signed.

New Business

Primex Return of Surplus: Primex will return a surplus of $4,711.00 from the 2025 liability and Workers’ Compensation coverage.  Ms. Wight has requested a refund check.  Ms. Vose acknowledged that Primex is returning the premium overpayment.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:53 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 6, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Water and Sewer Meeting Minutes – 7/22/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Water and Sewer Meeting

July 22, 2026

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

Staff Present: Mark Houghton, Jodi Daigle, Jenna Rzasa of Tata and Howard, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Call to Order: Ms. Vose called the Water and Sewer meeting to order at 5:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Review of Current Open Projects – Mark Houghton

Wells: The rehab of the River Well planned for 2026 could have started last week, but it was postponed until later.  Given the boil water order now in effect, it is good the well is not down for repairs.  The well will be cleaned and rebuilt. 

Sewer Pump Stations: The ARPA Grant was used for new generators for each of the pump stations and the Watkins Hill well.  The old generator from Watkins Hill, which was too small, has been installed at Town Hall so there is now emergency power. It is not large enough to run the air conditioners.

Other Active Infrastructure Projects: 

Mr. Houghton reported that two pumps are out of service and waiting for seals. It is about six months wait for the parts delivery. The pumps are old and need to be replaced so that the system can be more reliable, but they are expensive.

The meters need to be updated to the new meters which can send readings via cellular.  It will eliminate meter reading eventually when everyone is switched.  Again, the new meters will be phased in because of funding limitations.

Today water tested straight from Watkins Hill well tested positive for E. coli. But, once the water was treated, it tested negatively.  However, any positive test means there must be a boil water order until the water tests negative twice.  This well is very near the stream which is all black from the recent heavy rains.  Mr. Houghton noted that this is only the second time in the history of Walpole water that there has been a boil water order.  The other time was 2005, right after the flooding.

This led to a discussion of funds available for infrastructure.  Ms. Mayberry needs to review and sort out the Water and Sewer finances because there are some numbers that look strange in the historical data.  Finance reports were provided for the meeting.  Mr. Houghton also requested quarterly reports going forward.

Ms. Rzasa reviewed the presentation she did a year ago for water recommending rate increases.  The increases are needed if the water-sewer department is applying for grants for future work, to start planning for future infrastructure needs, and to be consistent with state water rate recommendations.

Mr. Houghton asked if Ms. Rzasa is available to prepare a comparable report for sewer.  Part of the work would be negotiating with Bellows Falls to set sewer rates that will work for both systems.  Ms. Rzasa will create an estimate and get back to Mr. Houghton.

New Water Rates

Mr. Dalessio moved to change the residential base rates (for the first 500 cubic feet per quarter) to:

Service size (inches)Charge ($/quarter)
¾ inch$40.00
1 inch$82.50
1 ½ inch$200.00
2 inch$350.00
Water usage over 500 cubic feet per quarter will be billed at $0.08 per cubic feet.

Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor the motion passed.

Mr. Dalessio moved to change the commercial base rates (for the first 500 cubic feet per quarter) to:

Service size (inches)Charge ($/quarter)
¾ inch$55.00
1 inch$110.00
1 ½ inch$200.00
2 inch$350.00
3 inch$400.00
Water usage over 500 cubic feet per quarter will be billed at $0.11 per cubic feet.

Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor the motion passed.

Action Items

  • Ms. Rzasa will prepare an estimate to do an analysis similar to the water project but for sewer.  This will include negotiating with Bellows Falls.
  • The new water rates will be applied to the third quarter of 2026 bills.  The bills for the second quarter are currently being printed.
  • Ms. Mayberry will review the financial records for the infrastructure for Water and Sewer and let Mr. Houghton know how much is currently available.
  • Ms. Mayberry will have Finance start preparing quarterly reports for Mr. Houghton.
  • Mr. Houghton wants to be sure that calculations for affordability include both water and sewer when sewer rate increases are calculated.
  • Once Ms. Rzasa has recommendations for sewer rates, the group will reconvene and determine new sewer rates.

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 6:34 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the July 30, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 7/23/26

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

July 23, 2026

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

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

Guests Present: Tara Sad

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

The River Valley Seniors at Home was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate a guest who wished to speak about the topic.

River Valley Seniors at Home

Ms. Sad said The River Valley Seniors at Home (RVSAH) had a “Welcome to Walpole Festival” four years ago. They are considering hosting it again this year. A date in October will be confirmed with the Board of Directors and scheduled with the Selectboard Office. The start and end times have yet to be determined.  There will be a band, games, pies, and fall decorations.  All non-profits will be invited.  Ms. Sad would like to invite the Police Dept., Walpole Fire and EMS, and Hooper Institute to participate.  RVSAH would need the use of the gazebo, electricity, tables, chairs, trash cans and trash removal.  At this point, Ms. Sad is seeking approval to move forward and to invite the Town organizations.  By consensus, the Selectboard thinks they should move forward with their plans.

In the fall, River Valley Seniors at Home (RVSAH) will host a focus group in Town Hall to ask what seniors need that they are not getting.  The focus groups will also be held in the surrounding towns with the goal of helping RVSAH understand and address the unmet needs.

Ms. Sad left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Overpayment/Refund voucher totaling $1.00 to Fall Mountain Regional School District because they sent a check for the wrong amount. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor. the voucher was approved. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the ACH payment request totaling $50,830.87 related to the Fanny Mason Timber Harvest. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the ACH was approved. 

Ms. Vose noted that when the 2026 budget was developed, it was assumed that Meals on Wheels from the Bellow Falls Senior Center would continue to feed North Walpole residents.  That did not happen because of federal/state fund restrictions. Instead, Fall Mountain Food Shelf and Friendly Meals deliver meals to North Walpole residents.  The question was raised whether the budgeted amount should still be donated to Bellow Falls Senior Center.  By consensus, the Board agreed to send the $3,000 check to the Bellow Falls Senior Center as approved in the 2026 budget.

Payroll

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $40,404.19 dated 7/24/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,437.28.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – July 15, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 15, 2026.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – July 15, 2026: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of July 15, 2026.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

  • Supervisors of the Checklist Meeting– July 8, 2026
  • Police Station Building Committee Meeting – July 13, 2026
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – July 15, 2026

Ms. Vose acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Refunds

Map and Lot # 011-049-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 011-049-000 and a refund of $95.00 because of overpayment of the spring tax bill.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot 008-022-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Tax Refund for Map and Lot 008-022-001 and a refund of $3,789.00 because of overpayment of the spring tax bill.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 020-028-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 020-028-000 and a refund of $3,821.00 because of overpayment of the spring tax bill.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 028-141-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-141-000 and a refund of $540.00 because of overpayment of the spring tax bill.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 009-023-003: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 009-023-003 and a refund of $152.00 because of overpayment of the spring tax bill.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Timber Intents

Map and Lot # 004-027-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot # 004-027-000, off Rt. 12.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lots # 003-084-000, 003-084-002, 003-084-003, and 003-084-004: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lots # 003-084-000, 003-084-002, 003-084-003, and 003-084-004, off Scovill Road.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 009-012-002: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot # 009-012-002, off March Hill Road.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permit

2026-25, Map and Lot# 012-050-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2026-25 for Map and Lot # 012-050-000 to construct an 8’ x 40’ covered porch/deck. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

High Street Culvert/Bridge Repair:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and have the Chair sign the Agents Authorization Form.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the form was approved and signed by Ms. Vose.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and have the Chair sign the Wetland Permit Application.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the application was approved and signed by Ms. Vose.

New Business

Water-Sewer Users Email Notification List: There have been requests for email notifications since the boil water notice was posted.  The Town needs a way to send email blasts to residents for water issues, road closures, etc.  Highway is doing a Facebook page.  We want to email and send texts.  In the future, boil water messages should specify that private wells are not impacted.  Ms. Vose will look at applications and make a recommendation.

In Person Staff Meeting: The In Person Staff Meeting on August 20th will focus on Department succession plans and budget preparation:

  1. All Departments need to submit succession plans to their liaison by 8/14/206.  The plans will be shared with the whole Selectboard for recommendations and questions during the 8/20 meeting. 
  2. In preparation for budgets, Ms. Wight will prepare reports for all Departments by 9/2.   The reports will include all the August transactions posted so they can be used to prepare 2026 budgets.  These budgets must be submitted to Ms. Wight by 9/10 so that she can consolidate the data for the Selectboard to use at their 9/18 budget meeting.

Letter of Deficiency for Hubbard Farms: The temperature monitoring process in the EU01 incinerator needs to be corrected at the Pomeroy Farm location.  Ms. Vose acknowledged the notice from NHDES.

New Police Station Bond Informational Meeting: There will be an additional information meeting on the new Police Station bond on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 AM in the Town Hall.  This will be another opportunity for Walpole residents to learn about the new Police Station and have their questions answered before the vote.  The Special Town Meeting to vote on a bond for the New Police Station will be at 7:00 PM on Monday August 17, 2026 in the Town Hall.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(e) at 7:15 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 PM.

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

Adjournment: Ms. Vose declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the July 30, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)