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Police Building Committee Meeting Minutes – 3/3/25

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POLICE BUILDING COMMITTEE

Minutes, March 3, 2025

Steve Dalessio opened the meeting in the Selectboard Office at 6:30 pm. Present were Jay Punt, Andrew Dey, Trevor MacLachlan, Cheri Watson (on zoom), Peggy Pschirrer and Chief Justin Sanctuary. Dave Adams was absent.

The Committee reviewed the results of our recent public meeting. Everyone present agreed we need a new police station, but all were concerned about cost.

Are we building just a building or a police station?  Mr. MacLachlan emphasized we must be concerned about life safety standards. We must follow the International Building Code – a federal classification for new construction which represents a higher standard of codes. The code is updated regularly.

The public questions what are the implications for each taxpayer if we secure bonds to pay for this structure?  New Hampshire Bond costs for 10- year and 20-year costs were distributed to the committee.

We have hired Nancy Merrill as a grant writer for this project.  She is a former Economic Development Director for the City of Claremont where she wrote many successful grants.

Returning to the discussion of the current design of the Police Station, it was agreed we need to reduce the square footage. From 8,200 to less than 7,000. The windows and doors must still be ballistic.  We need cover for outdoor parking.  Mr. Dalessio presented a design in which he had moved the offices and altered the size of the training room to half its former size.  The committee approved the alterations which reduced the square footage without compromising the most important needs and safety of a new station.

Mr. Dalessio will get in touch with our Architect, Michael Petrovick to discuss the alterations so we can have a new design.

The Warrant Article which was to appear at Town Meeting asking the voters to approve our going forward with a new station has been removed from the agenda. There will be a Warrant Article which will ask the voters to approve a $55,000 CRF for the Police Department which will pay for the grant writer and other expenses associated with the design.  We expect to purchase the property site for the new station before Town Meeting.

 Our next meeting will be March 24, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the office of the Selectboard.

Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 3/19/25

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

March 19, 2025

Town Hall

7 pm

Roll Call: Present Board members Chair Tom Murray, Vice-Chair Dave Edkins, William Sommers. Alternates Don Sellarole and Myra Mansouri. Absent: Board members Pauline Barnes and Shane O’Keefe.

Call to Order: Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 7:02. He welcomed new ZBA member Bill Sommers. He asked alternates Myra Mansouri and Don Sellarole to sit in for the missing Board members. They agreed.

Minutes: Review of February 2025 minutes: Mr. Murray said in the last paragraph of page 1 the RSA number should be 674:33 not 6754:33. Mr. Edkins made a motion to accept the amended minutes as presented. Mr. Sellarole seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. 

Tonight’s minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed for corrections at the April meeting.

New Business:

Election of Officers

Mr. Murray asked for nominations. Ms. Mansouri nominated Tom Murray as chair. Mr. Edkins seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Mansouri nominated Pauline Barnes as Vice-Chair. Mr. Sellarole seconded the motion The vote was 5-0 in favor. Mr. Sellarole nominated Mr. Edkins as Clerk. Ms. Mansouri seconded the motion and the vote was 5-0 in favor. 

Old Business:

Public Hearing: Variance: Jennie Cure, Map 11, Lot 27, 529 Valley Road, Rural/Ag District. Proposed is a wheelchair ramp. Ramp will be too close to the center of the road. Presenter and builder is Doug Phelps. Zoning Ordinance: Article VIII D-2.

Mr. Edkins recused himself from sitting in on this public hearing.

Mr. Phelps brought in a large drawing of the layout of the property: road, driveway, original house, a new deck, new addition and the location of the wheelchair ramp. All items were delineated in different colors. For example, the ramp, which is 20 feet with a 6.8-foot-by-5-foot pivot area at the top and a 1/12 grade, were outlined in green. He explained that his client bought her mother’s house on Valley Road. Her mother is now in a nursing home in Bellows Falls. The original section of the house was built in 1808. An addition was added to the home with all new features. He and Zoning Coordinator Ernie Vose measured the distance to the center of the road and it was 60.4 feet.

Mr. Murray explained that a person applying for a variance must meet five conditions. Following are conditions in regular type and the applicant’s response in italics.

1.

 Condition No. 1 Granting the variance would not be contrary to the public interest.

It is in the public interest that a dwelling be handicap accessible. 

Condition No. 2. If the variance were granted, the spirit of he ordinance would be observed because:

It wouldn’t infringe on the setbacks. 

Condition No. 3. Granting the variance would do substantial justice because:

The handicapped (person) would have access to a warm dwelling. Ms. Mansouri said friends of the handicapped person would also be able to visit.

Condition No. 4: Granting the variance will not diminish the values of the surrounding properties because:

The project has already increased surrounding property values. It makes the property look more civic minded and friendly.

Condition No. 5: Unnecessary Hardship: Owing to the special conditions of the property that distinguish it from the other properties in the area, denial of the variance would result in unnecessary hardship because:

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

Low profile and low impact. The construction of the ramp shows the owner is concerned about her property and the neighborhood.

and The proposed use is a reasonable one because:

The building always had two entrances that infringed on the setback. Mr. Murray quoted from RSA 674:33. “any zoning board of adjustment may grant a variance from the terms of a zoning ordinance without finding a hardship arising from the condition of a premises subject to the ordinance, when reasonable accommodation are necessary to allow a person or persons with a recognized physical disability to reside in or regularly use the premises…….”

Ms. Mansouri made a motion to approve the variance. Mr. Sellarole seconded the motion and the motion carried in favor 4-0. Mr. Edkins returned to sit on the Board.

Adjournment

Mr. Edkins made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Sellarole seconded the motion and the motion carried. The time was 7:37 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 3/12/25

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TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 12, 2025

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

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

CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:32 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

PAYROLL

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,085.69 dated 3/14/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,672.95.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – March 5, 2025:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 5, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 5, 2025:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 5, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved, and the minutes are sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

  • Conservation Commission Meeting – March 3, 2025

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS

Map and Lot # 028-159-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-159-000, of $2,442.00.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 001-003-006: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 001-003-006, of $269.74.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 003-065-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-065-000, of $239.27.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 020-044-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 020-044-000, of $20.10.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.

Map and Lot # 001-019-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 001-019-000, of $10.27.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the tax refund was approved.

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

Map and Lot # 013-027-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 013-027-001.  The applicant served more than 90 days of active duty and was honorably discharged. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Houghton Brook Bridge – Cost Escalation Update:  In 2023 the estimated cost to replace the bridge was $1,147,200.  The current estimate is $1,695,000, which is a 48% increase in cost.  Mr. Dalessio made a motion for the chair to sign the form stating that Walpole still plans to replace the Houghton Brook Bridge.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion passed, and Ms. Mayberry signed the form.

Reservoir Dam Update: An update was received from Fuss & O’Neill.  The wetlands permit is being finalized. Forms are to be sent to the Town next week for review and signatures.

Reservoir Dam Reimbursement Form: A reimbursement of $13,969 is requested.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the reimbursement request and to have Mr. Dalessio sign the form.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the reimbursement request was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Initial Meeting:  The first meeting will be March 19, 2025 at 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the Town Hall. 

NEW BUSINESS

New Police Station Grant Consultant: Nancy Merrill of Development Solutions LLC is a grant writer working on the new Police Station funding. Mr. Dalessio made a motion to approve hiring Development Solutions LLC to help with fundraising for the New Police Station, and for the Chair to sign the contract.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the contract was signed.

2025 Senator Shaheen Congressional Grant Request: Ms. Merrill of Development Solutions LLC completed the application to request $2,057,209 for the new Police Station.  Peggy Pschirrer requested support letters from various Town groups.  The letters were uploaded to a portal.  

Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Mr. Wilkes requested payment for three movies to be shown by the Recreation Department this summer.  Ms. Vose moved to purchase the three movies from Swank Motion Pictures Inc. for a total cost of $825 with funds to come from the Recreation Revolving Fund, and to sign Purchase Order #204586.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the purchase was approved, and the purchase order was signed.

Whitcomb Park Reservation Request: The organizers of the Joshua Druke 5K Race on September 20, 2025 would like to start the race at Whitcomb Park. The walk-through last year helped eliminate questions about possible damage.  Mrs. Downing will call Primex for recommended insurance levels for an event like this.  By consensus the Board asked Mrs. Downing to let the organizers know they may use Whitcomb Park as long as Walpole gets proof of insurance at an appropriate level and there is a walk-through.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 7:01 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:22 PM.

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

ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 19, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 3/11/25

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Walpole Planning Board

March 11, 2025

Town Hall

Second Floor

7 pm

Role Call: Present: Board members Chair Jeff Miller, Vice- Chair Dennis Marcom, Clerk Jason Perron, Joanna Andros, Trevor MacLachlan, Select Board Representative Steve Dalessio. Alternate Travis Adams. Absent board member Jeff Harrington and alternate Bill Carmody.

Call to Order: Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 6:59 pm. He asked Mr. Adams to fill in for the absent board member. Mr. Adams agreed.

Minutes: Mr. Marcom made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr Perron seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

Old Business: Public Hearing Site Plan: Bevin Mitchell, 33 Wentworth Road, Walpole. Town Tax Map 19, Lot 72, Residential A District. Ms. Mitchell proposes a four-bedroom, four-bath Bed & Breakfast on the 6-acre lot. Zoning Ordinance Article IV, General Provisions L.

Ms. Mitchell brought in an aerial photo of her 6 acres of property. There are three entrances to the property, two of which form a half circle on the property and all are entered from Wentworth Road. There are many places on the property to park four cars, which is a requirement of the ordinance – one for each bedroom. Ms. Mitchell said she had been touch with Fire Chief Mark Houghton and he is going to come out and look at the space. There being no questions from the public or board, Mr. Miller closed the public hearing. Mr. Marcom made a motion to approve the site plan on the condition the Board receive a letter of approval regarding the fire safety and a sprinkler system from Chief Houghton. The motion passed unanimously.

New Business:

Owner: Acorn to Sky Investments LLC, 135 Main Street, Meriden, NH 03770.

Agent’s Name: Fieldstone Land Consultants PLLC, 208 Elm Street, Milford, NH 03055.

Presenter: John Noonan, Project Manager for Fieldstone Land Consultants.

Property: 505 Main Street & Red Barn Lane, Town Tax 12, Lot 13-3-Unit 2, Commercial District, 3.320 acres, 234,8 feet road frontage on Main Street (Route 12). Proposed Use is Domino’s Pizza restaurant.

Mr. Noonan submitted an application for a subdivision and a site plan. There was confusion on the layout of the property. Mr. Noonan said the property had been registered as one lot of record.

First of all, the three condo lots were registered without the town’s knowledge and it violates the town’s subdivision regulations. So until this matter is straightened out, the Planning Board cannot move forward. Mr. Miller said currently the lot is not one lot, but two lots. Therefore, there is no way this application as it is written can be subdivided unless it is one lot of record. One avenue for that to happen is if Mr. Noonan would apply for a voluntary merger and when that is approved and registered he could proceed with his plan. Mr. Noonan agreed with that pathway. 

Adjournment

Mr. Perron made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The time was 7:25 pm.

These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the April meeting for corrections.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 3/5/25

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TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 5, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: Rich Kreissle, Manager of Finance; Police Chief Justin Sanctuary; Janet Clough, Police Department Administrative Assistant and Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) at 6:31 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:18 PM.

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

Mrs. Clough, Mr. Kreissle and Chief Sanctuary left during the Non-Public Session.  

Mrs. Pschirrer joined for the meeting of the Hooper Trustees.

HOOPER TRUSTEES

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:19 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry and in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:57 PM.

Congressional Funding Grant: Mrs. Pschirrer asked to address one other item before she left the meeting.  There is a Congressional Funding Grant available, but the application is due Friday, March 7th and it requires a letter from the Selectboard.  The Police Station Grant writer will prepare the grant application using the revised $6,200,000 price estimate for a smaller station.  Mrs. Pschirrer will draft a letter for the Selectboard and email it to the Board.  Once approved, Mrs. Downing has permission to apply the electric signatures and email the letter.

Mrs. Pschirrer left the meeting.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $93,529.56 dated 3/7/2025 including $25,669.91 payment to Eastern Minerals for road salt.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

PAYROLL

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $34,949.83 dated 3/7/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,182.10.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – February 27, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of February 27, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – February 27, 2025:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of February 27, 2025. The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved, and the minutes are sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

  • Trail Committee Meeting – January 8, 2025
  • Trail Committee Meeting – February 12, 2025

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

OLD BUSINESS

Shade Structure at the Pool: Ms. Vose explained the unexpected complication.  The shade structure needs stronger concrete footers than the existing concrete around the pool to support it. The issue is being investigated.

School District Reorganization Study: There was a response deadline of March 3rd.  By consensus, if none of the Towns pass the withdrawal study then Walpole will respond with a team (one Selectboard member, the School Board member, and a resident).  At this point no one knows if the study will even happen.

2025 Community Funding Requests: This is a follow-up item from last week.  By consensus, the Selectboard decided to pass on this.  The acceptable categories were not a good fit for Walpole.

Police Station Grant Writer: Cheshire County offers training for grant writers periodically and a class will begin soon.  No one can commit to the class at this time even though there is interest.  The current Police Station Grant Writer is already trained.

NEW BUSINESS

Lien Discharge: There is a mechanic’s lien for a property with outstanding sewer fees that were paid off.  The home is being sold.  Mr. Dalessio moved to discharge the Lien on Volume 2816 Page 848 and to have the Chair sign the form.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the lien is discharged, and Ms. Mayberry signed the form.

St Peter’s Church as Polling Place: Ms. Vose moved that the Chair sign the annual short-term lease for voting in the church basement.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion passed, and Ms. Mayberry signed the lease form.  Mrs. Downing will email the signed form to St. Peter’s Church.  We have a good long-term working relationship with St. Peter’s.  The church pays the insurance to cover polling, and the Town plows the church parking lot. 

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

Ms. Vose moved to return to the Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 8:36 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

The meeting was reconvened at 9:30 PM.

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

ADJOUNRMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 12, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – 3/3/25

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TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

MARCH 3, 2025

Members Present: Nicole Adams, Wendy Grossman, France Menk, John Peska, Co-Chair (Presiding), Lewis Shelley

Alternates Present: Tom Beaudry, Paul Happ

Members Absent: Peter Palmiotto, Co-Chair

CALL TO ORDER: John called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM in the Town Hall. 

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

France moved to accept the February 3, 2025 minutes as written. Wendy seconded and all voted in favor. The motion carried.

PUBLIC BUSINESS

Financial Report: 

  • Conservation $ 244,033.71
  • Forestry $ 51,988.87
  • The Hubbard Fund donated $9,731.25 that will be added to Conservation.

Correspondence:  Cheshire County Conservation’s Meet and Greet will be March 6.

NEW BUSINESS

Member Renewals: Alicia Flammia is not renewing, and she will be missed.  Peter and France have submitted letters to the Selectboard Office expressing interest in another three-year term.  Wendy moved the Commission approve Peter and France as continuing members on the Commission.  Nicole seconded.  With all present in favor, Peter and France were unanimously approved for another term.  Next month a new member will be selected to succeed Alicia.  Everyone on the Commission is asked to recruit possible Alternates. 

Commission and Property Monitoring Files: The Commission’s left cabinet is not full.  The bottom drawer of the right cabinet could be cleared to the other cabinet to make room for property monitoring records.  At some point, John and Peter need to look at historical files to determine what can be purged.  By consensus the bottom drawer will be cleared and used for property monitoring.  In the future the old files can be sorted and purged.  NHACC may be able to provide guidance on what to save and the Selectboard Office may also have guidelines.

John moved that the Commission thank Alicia Flammia and recognize her for her twelve years on the Commission, including several as Chair.  Seconded by France.  The motion passed unanimously, and the Conservation Commission thanked Alicia for her service.

Annual Goals: 

  • Old Home Days: it was agreed that the Commission wants to have a booth on the Common on Saturday.  We will have a map of the conservation land in Town, and perhaps experts on the local wildlife.  The Trail Committee will also have a table next to Conservation with maps of trails.
  • The tree planting will continue this year.  The Tree Committee will develop a plan for the Common and some of the streets in the village.
  • There is interest in determining if some Class VI roads should be designated as Class A trails so they can be improved and maintained.  A Class A trail is a temporary status, and abutting landowners may continue to use vehicles on the trail.  The Selectboard can designate Class A trails and can also change them back to Class VI roads.

OLD BUSINESS

All agenda items will be discussed next month when the appropriate experts are available.

OTHER BUSINESS

Dam: John just received the minutes of the January meeting to determine how to proceed with the Reservoir Dam.  The project will be broken into two parts: first the culvert replacement and drainage which is critical to prevent property damage, and later the slope of the dam.

Hooper Institute Board Update: The Board meets Wednesday.  They are focusing on finding Helen Dalbeck’s successor and filling the part-time educator position.

Trail Committee:  The Rail Trail brush Hogging will need another special use permit this year as the long-term permission form is being revised and not currently available.  Walpole did not get the 2024 bond back, so it needs to be rolled over to 2025.  Brush hogging will be $450 each time for the third year, but the price may have to increase in 2026.

Help Our Trails, a town-wide trail work event, will be held on May 3rd.  This year the Trail Committee plans to focus its trail maintenance work on the Rail Trail and the Mill Pond Trail.

Conservation Commission on the Town Website: Access has been granted, and training is available so the Conservation Microsite can be updated as discussed last month.

Rest Area Work: Due to the weather this winter the April workday will have to be postponed to June.

AGENDA FOR APRIL 7, 2025

  • New Commission member
  • Gateway and Hooper Invasives – Alex Barrett
  • Fanny Mason Logging – Alex Barrett
  • Bird Study – Antioch graduate student

ADJOURNMENT: John declared the meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note:  These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the April 7, 2025 Conservation Commission meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 2/27/25

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TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: Justin Cassarino, Principal at Walpole Elementary School

CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

WALPOLE SCHOOLS

Mr. Cassarino asked to talk with the Selectboard about the process for consolidation.  This year, his relationship with the Selectboard seemed to be different from the past. Mr. Cassarino felt that he was caught off guard during recent meetings.  Mr. Cassarino wants good working relationships and to do what is best for the Town.  Walpole is currently at the minimum required staff.  The school district has asked him to look at buildings, etc. to cut expenses. One option is consolidating the schools into one campus, but that means changes to the buildings will be required. For some time now the Selectboard has received no information from the school. Mr. Cassarino will ensure Site Based Team minutes and newsletters are sent to the Selectboard. A discussion followed on how to improve communications and how to get community buy-in which is critical for anything to succeed.  It was decided that Mr. Cassarino will attend Selectboard meetings regularly. 

Mr. Cassarino left the meeting.

PAYROLL

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $38,161.89 dated 2/28/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,272.68.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – February 20, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of February 20, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – February 20, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of February 20, 2025. The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved, and the minutes are sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

  • Police Building Committee Meeting – January 13, 2025
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – February 19, 2025
  • Safety Committee Meeting – February 20, 2025

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these reports.

TIMBER TAX CERTIFICATION OF YIELD AND WARRANT

Op # 24-461-06, Map and Lot # 013-059-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $1,531.81.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and both forms were signed.

BUILDING PERMIT

2025-03, Map and Lot# 011-027-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-03 for Map and Lot # 011-027-000 to construct a 397 square foot deck around a home addition. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-04, Map and Lot# 008-015-006: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-04 for Map and Lot # 008-015-006 to construct a 70’ x 50’ single story home. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Town Meeting and Warrant Articles: At Town Meeting the articles, discussion will be led by: 

Article 5: The Budget – Ms. Mayberry 

Article 6: Conduct a feasibility and sustainability study of withdrawal from Fall Mountain Regional School District – Ms. Vose

Article 7: Police Building Capital Reserve Fund and appropriate $55,000 – Mr. Dalessio

Article 8: Raise and appropriate $40,000 to the Municipal Building Capital Reserve Fund – Ms. Mayberry

Article 9: Raise and appropriate the sum of $280,000 for the purchase of a 6-wheel truck – Mr. Dalessio

Article 10: Raise and appropriate the sum of $25,000 for the Highway Capital Reserve Fund – Mr. Dalessio

Article 11: Raise and appropriate the sum of $80,000 for a vehicle for the Police Department – Ms. Mayberry

Article 12: Raise and appropriate $15,000 for the Police Department Capital Reserve Fund – Ms. Mayberry

Article 13: Raise and appropriate the sum of $26,000 for the Town Wide Assessment Capital Reserve Fund – Ms. Vose

Article 14: To transact any other business that may legally come before the meeting – All as needed

Police Station Land Closing: The attorneys are still working on setting up the closing date. The process is moving ahead.

Fire Station USDA Grant: Form SF424 and the attorney representation form are complete. No signatures are needed.  The Selectboard acknowledged the forms.

NEW BUSINESS

Authorization Letter for the Road Agent: The letter gives the Road Agent permission to register the new 2025 International dump truck.  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the authorization to register the 2025 International dump truck.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the authorization was accepted and signed.

School District Reorganization Study: Ms. Mayberry reviewed the letter. A Selectboard member from each town is to serve on the Town committee that is part of a Research Group. Additionally, a resident, school Board member and school administrator are also to serve on the committee.  The Selectboard is ready to participate.

2025 Community Funding Requests: A notice from Maggie Goodlander’s Office for funding requests states the due date is Friday, March 7,2025.  The notice was acknowledged.

Zoning Violation:  This item will be addressed next week to allow time for additional preparation.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 7:28 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:48 PM.

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

ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:48 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 5, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 2/20/25

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TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

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

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,190,559.00 dated 2/21/2025 including $804,108.96 payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the accounts payable check register was approved. 

PAYROLL

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $36,156.58 dated 2/21/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,704.44.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the payroll register was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Public 2025 Budget Hearing – February 13, 2025:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the minutes of the Public 2025 Budget Hearing.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved.  Ms. Vose abstained since she was unable to attend the hearing.

Selectboard Meeting – February 13, 2025:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of February 13, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – February 13, 2025:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of February 13, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved, and the minutes are sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

  • Library Trustees Meeting – February 11, 2025
  • Planning Board Meeting – February 11, 2025

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

OLD BUSINESS

2023 Financial Audit and FEMA Grant Funds: Lindsey Guyette in the Highway Department downloaded information from the grant portal. Mr. Kreissle forwarded to the auditors, Vachon Clukay. 

Exempt Organization Business Tax Return: Tax Form 8879-TE needed to be signed by the Chair so it can be submitted with the federal tax return.  The return is related to a federal tax credit for the solar system installation at the Recycling Center. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Tax Form 8879-TE and to have the Chair sign the form.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and Ms. Mayberry signed the form.

The Selectboard thanked Bob Kimball for donating his time and expertise to prepare the tax filing. 

NEW BUSINESS

MS-636: Once the warrant is finalized, the MS-636 form for the proposed budget could populate.  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept MS-636.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the MS-636 was accepted and signed by the Board.

Scholarship Award: The NHTCA/NHCTCA Committee Chair would like to attend a meeting to present the scholarship to the Town.  Meghan Hansson was a scholarship recipient.  Mrs. Downing will schedule with the Committee Chair and confirm Ms. Hansson can be present.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(e) at 6:48 PM.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:34 PM.

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

ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:34 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the February 27, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 2/19/25

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Walpole Zoning Board of Adjustment

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Town Hall

 7 pm

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

Call to Order: Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Mr. Murray asked alternate Ms. Mansouri to sit in for the absent board member. She agreed. 

Minutes: Tonight’s minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the board’s regular March meeting for corrections.

Minutes of January 2025: Mr. Sellarole’s name was misspelled in two places: in the section on Call to Order and the section on Minutes. In the section titled 2024 Town Report the result of the Joint Meetings with the Southwest Region Planning Commission and Planning Board was one warrant not “a number of warrant articles.” Mr. Edkins made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, Ms. Barnes seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

New Business:

Variance: Jennie Cure, Map 11, Lot 27, 529 Valley Road, Rural/Ag District. Proposed is a wheelchair ramp. But will be too be too close to the center of the road. Mr. Phelps is asking for a public hearing for a variance. He has talked with Zoning Coordinator, Ernie Vose. Zoning Ordinance: Article VIII D-2.

Mr. Edkins recused himself from sitting as a board member on Mr. Phelps’ request because he is a long-time friend of not only Mr. Phelps but also the applicant, Jennie Cure. 

Mr. Phelps came to the meeting, explained what he wanted to do and submitted an application, sketch of the situation and wrote check for the application and letters to the 8 abuttters. He asked for a public hearing in March 2025.

Ms Barnes read RSA 6754:33 Section V. The ordinance says:

“V. Notwithstanding subparagraph I(a)(2), any zoning board of adjustment may grant a variance from the terms of a zoning ordinance without finding a hardship arising from the condition of a premises subject to the ordinance, when reasonable accommodations are necessary to allow a person or persons with a recognized physical disability to reside in or regularly use the premises, provided that:
(a) Any variance granted under this paragraph shall be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance.
(b) In granting any variance pursuant to this paragraph, the zoning board of adjustment may provide, in a finding included in the variance, that the variance shall survive only so long as the particular person has a continuing need to use the premises.” She gave Mr. Phelps a copy.

There was discussion about when to hold the meeting on the public hearing for Ms. Cure’s proposal. Two board members were not going to be at the March meeting. Also the Board would vote on election of officers. Should the Board wait until the April meeting for the public hearing? However, Mr. Phelps said if the wheelchair ramp were to be approved, Ms. Cure wanted him to to start building it on March 20. So a motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to hold a public hearing for Mr. Phelps’ client at its regular March 2025 meeting to build the handicap ramp and proceed with the election of Board member titles for the new term.  

Old Business:

Gravel pit inspection report: Chair Mr. Murray asked for the board to accept a single-signature inspection report for the gravel pit inspection of JP Trucking Inc. on Old Drewsville Road even though gravel pit inspection reports are usually signed by the two people conducting the inspection. Mr. O’Keefe made a motion to accept the single-signature report, Mr. Edkins seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.

One of our own

Ms. Barnes, Ms. Mansouri and Ms. Blaine couldn’t let this meeting end without acknowledging the passing of one of our own, Bob Anderson. When Bob was on the ZBA he was an important member. He was known for his inventiveness, professionalism, fair play, wit and compassion. He was admired by all, even by people who didn’t always agree with him. And, as Ms. Mansouri said, he was one of the kindest men she has ever met.

Mr. Winmill’s last meeting

Mr. O’Keefe made a motion to thank Mr. Winmill for his three years of service on the board. Mr. Murray seconded the motion. Mr. Edkins agreed. Ms. Barnes and Ms. Mansouri abstained. 

Adjournment

At 7:48 pm Mr. Edkins made a motion to adjourn. Mr. O’Keefe seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 2/13/25

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TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry, Chair; Steven Dalessio and Carolyn Vose (via phone)

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

Guests Present: Paul Looney, Community Power Committee; Peggy Pschirrer (via phone), and Joanna Andros

CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:15 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

PAYROLL

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,431.30 dated 2/14/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,540.34.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – February 4, 2025: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of February 4, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – February 4, 2025:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of February 4, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

  • Conservation Commission Meeting – February 3, 2025

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

Map and Lot # 012-055-016: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 012-055-016.  The applicant has a total disability connected to military service. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

OLD BUSINESS

2025 Warrant Articles: Ms. Mayberry reviewed the updated warrant. The Police Station article was removed, the articles renumbered, and the dump truck purchase article text was updated.  Mr. Dalessio stated that although everyone agreed a new Police Station is needed at the Monday night public meeting, more work is needed before the project moves forward.  In the meantime, the fundraising will proceed, which was the original plan.  The Police Building Capital Reserve Fund article will have the amount changed from $25,000 to $55,000. Also, the Selectboard are the agents of the fund will be added to the text. The additional $30,000 is for a grant writer.

The type of funding for the purchase of a 6-wheel truck was adjusted. The DRA requested the change. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the Warrant Articles as amended.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Warrant Articles were approved and signed.

Total Loss of Highway Dump Truck: Ms. Mayberry reported that the value of the truck was $21,023.  The Town’s deductible of $1,000 will be applied to this amount.  The truck’s title needs to be signed by one member of the Selectboard.  Mr. Dalessio moved that the Chair sign the Title of the burned dump truck so it can be turned over to the insurance company.   Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor the motion passed, and Ms. Mayberry signed the Title. 

Follow-up Item – Financing the replacement of the driver’s lost personal items:  By consensus, the money to replace the employee’s personal items lost in the truck fire will be taken from the “staff relations” line in the Executive budget.  It was noted that Keene DMV employees paid for the employee’s new license since he his wallet was burnt up. A thank you note was sent to the DMV.

2023 Financial Audit and FEMA Grant: The auditors need some 2023 information from Highway and the Police Department.  The employees are both away this week, but they will work on it next week.

Article 2: The whole of Article 2 must be printed on a single legal-size sheet of paper as part of the official ballot. The long article makes the font extremely small and difficult to read.  There will be copies of large font version available for all voters to read on Voting Day.

Mr. Looney arrived.

Ms. Andros left the meeting.

Mrs. Pschirrer was called and put on speaker phone.

NEW BUSINESS

Solar System Refund Federal Tax Forms: Mr. Looney has been working on federal tax forms for the Selectboard to review and sign.  The forms must be submitted to obtain a refund of almost $26,000.  Mr. Looney has spent many hours on this project. He would like the forms reviewed by an expert before they are signed. Mr. Looney has not been able to find anyone to do it.  Mr. Dalessio recommended that he ask Bob Kimball to review it or recommend someone who could.  Mr. Looney hopes to have it done by next week.

Mr. Looney gave a rate update. CPCNH had a contract with a power producer up north fall through. They now need to purchase power at a higher rate.  The Town will get its $0.089 rate all year per the contract, but the rate will increase on March 2nd to $0.097 for individuals.  Liberty’s rate is $0.084.  Mr. Looney will put something in the Clarion and Walpolean about the new rates and remind people they can opt out of CPCNH and come back later when rates are more favorable.  This is a period of uncertainty in power rates.

Mr. Looney left the meeting. 

Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant Funding Reimbursement Form: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the ARPA Grant Funding Reimbursement Form for Reservoir Dam and for Mr. Dalessio to sign he form.  The reimbursement is for $8,588.25.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the form was approved, and it was signed by Mr. Dalessio.  

Reimbursement Request to the Trustees of Trust Funds:  The roofs on the shelters at the rest areas on Route 12 have been replaced by Longs Roofing.  The bill for both shelters is $ 7,728.60.   Ms. Mayberry moved that the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting reimbursement be approved and signed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor the letter was approved and signed.

HOOPER TRUSTEES

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:52 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:13 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) at 7:13 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:56PM.

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

ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the February 20, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)