Roll Call: Present: Board members Chair Jeff Miller, Clerk Jason Perron, Jeff Harrington, Joanna Andros, Trevor MacLachlan, Select Board Representative Steve Dalessio, Alternates Travis Adams, Bill Carmody. Absent Board member Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom.
Call to Order: Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 6:59 pm. He asked Mr. Adams to sit in for the absent board member. Mr. Adams agreed.
Minutes: Review minutes of March 2025 meeting. Mr. Perron made a motion to approve the March minutes as presented. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried.
New Business:
Election of Officers
Mr. Harrington made a motion to keep the slate of officers the same as those who are currently serving. Mr. Perron seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Old Business:
Agent Chad Branon, Fieldstone Land Consultants presented. Applicant is Acorn to Sky Investments LLC in Meriden, NH. Discussion of the condo land and application for a site plan. Tax Map 12, Lot 13-3 Unit 2, commercial district. Proposed use is a 1,400 square-foot Domino’s Pizza restaurant.
Mr. Branon stated thee has been confusion over this property. He acknowledged that a plat was registered at the Cheshire County Deeds without approval of the Planning Board. Mr. Branon provided a new plat. This plat consolidates the unapproved lots into one lot that conforms to the Walpole subdivision regulations. This plat supersedes the plan that was registered before at CCRD, which was Plan No 22117. The property is designated as Unit 2A.
Mr. Dalessio reminded Mr. Branon that regarding development of the entire parcel, 30 percent must be green space. After a quick look at the what the building would look like, Mr. Miller asked if there were any other models. Ms. Andros asked about vegetation and Mr. Branon said there would probably be trees and shrubs in the front of the building. Mr. Dalessio didn’t approve of the flat roof. Is this a restaurant with seating inside? Mr. Branon thought it was mainly a drive-thru. More discussion on the building will take place next month.
Caitlyn Baucom asked. “Why would we want this? There is zero reason why people need a Domino’s.” Ms. Baucom thought someone local should be investing in commercial property in Walpole. It needs local owners and local workers. Walpole already has plenty of drive-thru eateries already, she said.
Mr. Miller explained that this is property in the commercially zoned district and the Planning Board cannot determine who owns a particular lot or piece of property nor what he/she does with the property. These businesses add to the town’s taxes. Also, the people working at all these establishments are local. He reminded her that a couple of years ago there was a proposal to ban any more franchise businesses and it was voted down.
Mr. Branon asked for a public hearing next month, May, for a site plan for Domino’s. Mr. Perron made a motion to hold a public hearing next month. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Lot Line Adjustment: Nathan Bisson and Allegra Pickering, Town Tax Map 24, Lot 15; Old Hewitt Barn Properties LLC Tax Map 24, Lot 13; and BNB Realty, LLC Tax Map 24, Lot 14-1 11 Maplewood Drive. Mr Bisson and Ms. Pickering want to swap some land with the owners of Hewitt Barn Properties. 0.13 acres will be annexed to the Bisson and Pickering couple in exchange for 0.14 acres in the north and west corner to the Old Hewitt Barn property. Mr. Bisson and Ms. Pickering are also purchasing 0.04 acres from BNB Realty, LLC, After the adjustment, Mr. Bisson and Ms. Pickering will have 8.67 acres and Old Hewitt Barn property will be 1.50 acres.
Mr. Jed West presented the Lot Line Adjustment for vacationing surveyor Joe DiBernardo and asked for a public hearing for next month. Mr. Perron made a motion to hold a hearing for the lot line adjustment next month. Mr. Adams seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Miller announced that Mr. Todd Horner, executive director of Southwest Region Planning Commission, will have the Master Plan in 25 binders. Each Planning Board member will receive a copy.
Adjournment: Mr. Perron made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion passes unanimously.
These minutes are unapproved and will reviewed at the May 13, 2025 for corrections.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilou Blaine, Secretary
cc: WPB, ZBA, Town Offices, The Walpolean. Posted: Inside Town Offices, outside Post Office, www.walpolenh.us
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair; and Cheryl Mayberry
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Selectboard Absent: Carolyn Vose
Guests Present: Nicole Adams and Peggy Pschirrer
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:31 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP)
Mrs. Adams attended to present the Special Use Permit from the State that the Conservation Commission needs to submit to maintain the Rail Trail with motorized equipment. Large fallen trees will be removed with a chainsaw. A brush hog will be used to control grass and weeds. By consensus the Board agreed to get a legal review of the bond language. If the Board has the Town attorney’s comments for next week’s meeting, a decision can be made on the permit.
Mrs. Adams left the meeting.
HOOPER TRUSTEES
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:36 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:13 PM.
Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $82,587.64 dated 4/7/2025 including a $40,118.26 payment to EE Houghton for work on Hooper Institute, which will be reimbursed to the Town by the Hooper Institute. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
PAYROLL
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,346.20 dated 4/4/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,425.20. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
Selectboard Meeting – March 27, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 27, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 27, 2025:Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 27, 2025. The minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Mayberry brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
Library Trustees Meeting – March 11, 2025
Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.
LAND USE CHANGE TAX
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Land Use Change Tax for the following properties:
Map and Lot # 005-016-001 in the amount of $11,400
Map and Lot # 010-009-001 in the amount of $2,200
Map and Lot # 004-013-000 in the amount of $1,400
Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor the motion was approved. The first $25,000 in Land Use Change Tax (LUCT) each year goes to the Conservation Commission. The remainder of the LUCT income is deposited into the Town’s General Fund.
PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Refunds for
Map and Lot # 023-014-000 of $155.80
Map and Lot #027-001-006, of $279.23
Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:
Map and Lot # 019-009-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 019-009-000. The applicant served more than 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
BUILDING PERMIT
2025-07, Map and Lot# 013-031-002:Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit # 2025-07 for Map and Lot # 013-031-002 to construct a 16.4’ x 17.2’ three season porch. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Irving Oil and Propane: Irving Energy will waive the 10% tariff charges incurred during the tariff period March 4-6, 2025. The change will be reflected in the accounts shortly. The Board appreciates having the tariff waived.
Streetlight on Kilburn Street: The homeowner has an open request for a shade to be added to the bright streetlight. Mrs. Downing will notify Steve Grenier, who will notify Liberty to put the shield on the light.
NEW BUSINESS
Recreation Revolving Fund Request: An outdoor water fountain is needed at the Whitcomb Park Recreation Area. The cost is $10,200. Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the use of funds from the Recreation Revolving Fund to purchase the outdoor water fountain and to sign the Purchase Order # 204591 for $10,200. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and the purchase order was signed.
FMRSD Invitation: The community is invited to meet Mr. Cohn, a finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The Q & A Session is Monday, April 7th starting at 5:30 PM at the FMRHS Library. The Selectboard encourages as many citizens as possible to attend the meeting.
Stone Plaques on the Common: Ms. Mayberry explained that four plaques were removed, and it now time to reinstall them. One option would be to make a wood frame filled with cement that the plaques could be embedded in to keep them from sinking or raising up. Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Symonds will develop a plan.
Signage on the Common: The signs on the Common are faded and hard to read. The street signs are red on white for no parking, but something different would be nice on the Common. Mr. Dalessio just purchased green reflective historic looking signs for American Precision. He will find out where they were purchased.
Thank you Note: A thank you note was received from Southwestern Community Services for the Town’s annual donation to help citizens in the Town of Walpole.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a)
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) at 7:35 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:22 PM.
Ms. Mayberry moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the April 10, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)
Steve Dalessio called the meeting of the Police Building Committee to order at 6:30 pm. Present were Jay Punt, Trevor MacLachlan, Chief Justin Sanctuary, Peggy Pschirrer and present by zoom were Cheri Watson, Dave Adams and Architect Michael Petrovick. Andrew Dey was absent.
Jay Punt moved the minutes of March 3, 2025, be approved; the motion was seconded by Cheri Watson and unanimously approved by the committee.
The purpose of the meeting was to examine and discuss the revised drawing of the proposed police station. Mr. Dalessio had suggested changes to the proposed plans for the new police station. Mr. Petrovick made the suggested changes to the draft which were distributed to the committee.
Mr. Dalessio explained why the Warrant Article which asked voters to approve a plan for the new station was dropped from the Town meeting agenda. Public meetings had confirmed the voters support for a new station but asked for a smaller, more affordable station.
Mr. Petrovick was asked to bring out the front of the sally port to make it even with the front of the building on this latest version of the station. Mr. Petrovick responded that getting things proportionate may raise the costs of the building and would change the roof line.
Mr. MacLachlan asked if we could get rid of the stairs and have only a pull down. The answer was yes, the stairs could be removed easily but we will need access to the mechanicals which will be above.
Mr. MacLachlan will do a cost analysis after the changes suggested at this meeting.
Mr. Petrovick stated the changes have removed about 2,000 square feet from the earlier plan. We are now about 5,700 square feet, which drops the cost to about 4.5 million dollars.
Mr. Dalessio suggested that the northwest corner be squared off so that the electrical systems could be out of the secured area. This will allow a bigger evidence room, which will be useful. The Training room has been reduced in size. It was agreed to leave the window placements as designed.
Mr. Petrovick will make the recommended changes and return them as soon as possible for the committee to review.
Mr. MacLachlan commented that we will need a fenced area, a covered compound area and probably a chain link fence around the impound area. It will be important that there is an ability to maneuver a tow truck.
The impound area will need to meet DES requirements for drains. The sally port will need an oil separator.
There will be landscaping around the building. Ms. Watson recommended that we use some boulders in front of the building which can double as protection and landscaping. Perhaps we can work with the Hooper Institute on appropriate gardens.
The non-impound yard needs to be four cars wide and four cars deep with an alley and double gates.
Chief Sanctuary said the building will have room for an office for the State police or another employee.
Mr. Dalessio reported we have a contract with Nancy Merril as grant writer and she has filed our first grant for congressional funding.
The group also agreed they need to have a conversation with both Ted Benson of Bensonwood and with Mr. Franks who has offered some ideas for building.
The next meeting will be Monday, April 21, 2025, in the Selectboard office at 6:30 pm.
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair; Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Guests Present: Ernie Vose, Zoning Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
ZONING PROCESS: Mr. Vose had questions about the zoning process now that Article #2 has passed. Mr. Vose works with people planning to build in Walpole by answering questions, giving initial guidance on the laws, ensuring they know what forms they need and the required steps to obtain the necessary permits. Going forward, if a hearing is needed, people will come to the Selectboard. If they disagree with the Board’s findings, they can appeal to the Zoning Boad of Administration (ZBA). Mr. Dalessio reported that the new Dunkin on Rt. 12 was told to remove their flags, which are not permitted in Walpole, by 3/28/2025.
There was a discussion of North Walpole Zoning Ordinances. Ms. Mayberry will check the North Walpole Zoning Ordinances to determine the differences and what the process is if something is not specified in the North Walpole ordinances. Ms. Mayberry wondered if it defaults to Walpole Zoning Ordinances. The Planning Board now is responsible for gravel banks, signs and commercial development.
PAYROLL
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $31,586.88 dated 3/28/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,051.61. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
Selectboard Meeting – March 19, 2025:Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 19, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2025:Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 12, 2025. The minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 19, 2025:Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 19, 2025 as amended. The minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Mayberry brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
Police Building Committee Meeting – March 3, 2025
Trail Committee Meeting – March 12, 2025
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – March 19, 2025
Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.
PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
Map and Lot # 009-034-000:Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 009-034-000, of $157.63. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
BUILDING PERMIT
2025-05, Map and Lot# 011-059-000:Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-05 for Map and Lot # 011-059-000 to construct a 24’ x 24’ 1.5 story two car garage. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
2025-06, Map and Lot# 024-013-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-06 for Map and Lot # 024-013-000 to construct a 100’ x 80’ 1.5 story warehouse. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Reservoir Dam Pre-Application Meeting: Copies of the Wetlands Permit have been distributed. One copy is available at the Selectboard Office for public review. Mr. Dalessio reported that the project has been approved to submit the application to DES.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey: The survey will be in the April Clarion. It is on the Town website and flyers are being posted. Ms. Vose recommended it should be sent to the North Walpole Village Facebook page and the Walpolean. The next meeting will be April 3rd at 2:00 PM.
School Withdrawal Study Timeline and Town Representative: The School District sent the study timeline. A Town representative is needed for the study. Ms. Vose will represent Walpole. Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Varone will probably attend a lot of the meetings.
NEW BUSINESS
MS-232: The form will be uploaded to the portal. Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the MS-2332 to upload to the portal. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Legislative Delegation Meeting Invitation: Keene is hosting a meeting with members of the Legislature on April 16th at 6:00 PM at the Keene Public Library. Mr. Dalessio said the meetings are usually very worthwhile.
Great River Hydro PILOT: Walpole received another request for a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement. PILOT agreements with Great River Hydro have a history of being problematic. Walpole is not going to sign a PILOT agreement currently.
Concerts on the Common: The Savings Bank of Walpole is seeking permission to have the concerts this summer. Ms. Vose moved to approve the schedule of concerts from June 15th through August 10th including the Boy Scout concert on June 22nd. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c)
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) at 7:13 PM. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:48 PM.
Ms. Vose moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the April 2, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Guests Present: Brenda DuLong, Meghan Hansson, Peggy Pschirrer
CALL TO ORDER: Sue Bauer, as the Recording Secretary, called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
ELECTION OF THE CHAIR: Ms. Mayberry moved to appoint Steven Dalessio as the Chair of the Selectboard. Second by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
OPENING OF THE SELECTBOARD MEETING: Mr. Dalessio, Selectboard Chair, opened the Selectboard Meeting.
SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION: Ms. DuLong presented Walpole with a scholarship as a result of Mrs. Hansson attending the NH Town Clerk’s Association Certificate Program, which consists of three one-week training sessions in Concord. Mrs. Hansson successfully completing a special challenge. The Board congratulated Mrs. Hansson.
Ms. DuLong and Mrs. Hansson left the meeting.
HOOPER TRUSTEES
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:41 PM. Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:06 PM.
Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,515412.38 dated 3/24/2025 including $804,108.96 payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
PAYROLL
Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,117.77 dated 3/21/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,201.52. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES
Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 12, 2025. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the minutes were approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 12, 2025: The minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting on March 27th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ms. Vose brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
Walpole Fire District Meeting – October 9, 2024
Walpole Fire District Meeting – November 6, 2024
Walpole Fire District Meeting – December 4, 2024
Walpole Fire District Meeting – January 8, 2025
Walpole Fire District Meeting – February 12,2025
Walpole Fire District Budget Hearing – February 12, 2025
Planning Board Meeting – March 11, 2025
Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.
TIMBER YIELD CERTIFICATION AND WARRANT
Op # 24-461-10, Map and Lot # 009-006-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $$189.45. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and both forms were signed.
Op # 24-461-11, Map and Lot # 009-008-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $100.84. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and both forms were signed.
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
Map and Lot# 012-013-4U1: Ms. Vose moved to approve a Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-013-4U1 for $1,576.49. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot# 012-013-4U2: Ms. Vose moved to approve a Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 012-013-4U2 for $2,636.21. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
Map and Lot # 003-007-002:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-007-002, of $18.42. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 003-082-CL3:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 003-008-CL3, of $25.63. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 008-035-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 008-035-000, of $38.09. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 009-007-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 009-007-000, of $6.19. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot #013-011-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 013-011-000, of $12.45. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 022-017-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 022-017-000, of $12.86. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
Map and Lot # 028-033-000:Ms. Vose moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 028-033-000, of $17.09. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the tax refund was approved.
VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:
Map and Lot # 005-025-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 005-025-000. The applicant served over 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
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 over 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SOLAR ENERGY EXEMPTION:
Map and Lot # 013-027-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Solar Energy Exemption for Map and Lot# 013-027-001. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Reservoir Dam Wetlands Permit Application: The full application will be distributed to the Planning Board, the Town Clerk, the Selectboard Office, the Conservation Commission, and Fuss and O’Neill. Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the application and ask for Mr. Dalessio to sign all five copies. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the application signed.
Hazard Plan Mitigation Plan Update: The initial meeting was held today from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. The entire Selectboard attended and now have an understanding of what it will take to update the plan.
2023 Financial Audit: Mrs. Downing reported thatMr. Kreissle has been hearing from the auditors yesterday and today. He is sending the requested information to them promptly.
NEW BUSINESS
Selectboard Liaison Assignments: For the next year the following Selectboard members will be working with the departments, boards, commission/committee, and projects.
Department
Liaisons
Board
Liaisons
Selectboard
Mr. Dalessio
Planning
Mr. Dalessio
Finance
Ms. Mayberry
Library
Ms. Vose
Highway
Ms. Mayberry
Hooper
All
Police
Mr. Dalessio
Recycling
Ms. Vose
Commission/
Recreation
Ms. Vose
Committee
Liaisons
Town Clerk
Ms. Vose
Conservation
Ms. Vose
Tax Collector
All
Trail
Ms. Vose
Water/Sewer
Mr. Dalessio
Welfare
Ms. Mayberry
Project
Liaisons
Police Station
Mr. Dalessio
Dams and Bridges
Mr. Dalessio
Emergency
All
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
All
Appointment Notices: There are members who would like to continue for another term on the Conservation Commission.
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept Peter Palmiotto for another term on the Conservation Committee. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept France Menk for another term on the Conservation Committee. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Recreation Revolving Fund Request: Ms. Vose explained that the Recreation Director needs a cell phone plan. Ms. Vose moved to use $302.25 from the Recreation Revolving Fund for a phone plan for the Recreation Director. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Capital Reserve Fund Requests: There are five requests from warrant articles approved at Town Meeting.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $15,000.00 be moved to the Police Department Capital Reserve Fund per Article 12. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $55,000.00 be moved to the Police Building Capital Reserve Fund per Article 7. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $25,000.00 be moved to the Highway Capital Reserve Fund per Article 10. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $40,000.00 be moved to the Municipal Building Capital Reserve Fund per Article 8. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that $26,000.00 be moved to the Town Wide Capital Reserve Fund per Article 13. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Risk Pools and SB 297: HealthTrust called regarding this NH Senate Bill. A note was received from the Secretary of State asking for Walpole’s support of SB 297. Both communications were acknowledged.
National Grid Herbicide Notification: National Grid will be applying herbicide from the Great Hydro Dam southeastward towards Surry. The notification was acknowledged.
Highway Shed Stain Color: The Selectboard agreed that the Highway shed color will be Hamilton Blue semi-solid.
Assessing Information Fees: Mrs. Downing reported that the last update in fees was January 2018. The Selectboard was asked if the fees should be raised $10 for each option to help offset the Avitar costs. Ms. Mayberry moved to increase the assessing information fees by $10.00 for each option. Second by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
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 7:48 PM. Second by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:26 PM.
Ms. Mayberry moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the March 27, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.)
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