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Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 8/21/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 21, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: Nicole Adams and The Rev. Richard Malmberg

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

The following two items were moved from New Business to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wish to speak.

TRAIL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: Ms. Adams has reviewed and completed the State’s new Trail Maintenance Agreement, and it is ready for Attorney Hockensmith’s review.  The new agreement replaces the annual Special Use Permit, and it can be completed just once.  With the new agreement the Conservation Commission/Trail Committee will also submit an annual work plan.

OUTDOOR SERVICE: The Rev. Malmberg would like to use the Common and power from the Gazebo on September 7th at 10:00 AM.  The First Congregational Church and St. John’s Episcopal Church will host an ecumenical service with everyone invited to attend.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the use of the Common on September 7th.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,097,866.08 dated 8/25/2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved.

PAYROLL

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $36,317.58 dated 8/22/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,880.36.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, Payroll was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – August 14, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 14, 2025. Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved. Ms. Vose abstained since she was not present at the meeting.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 14, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 14, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved and remain sealed. Ms. Vose abstained.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

  • Walpole Trail Committee Minutes – July 9, 2025
  • Walpole Planning Board Minutes – August 12, 2025
  • Safety Committee Minutes – August 14, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

BUILDING PERMIT

2025-19, Map and Lot# 008-053-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-19 for Map and Lot 008-053-000 to construct a 24’ x 24’ Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU).  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  Before the building permit can be issued, the Town needs to receive the registered form from the Register of Deeds.

2025-21, Map and Lot# 012-026-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-21 for Map and Lot # 012-026-000 to construct a 1,920 sq. ft. home, which is phase one of the project. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-22, Map and Lot# 004-047-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Demolition Permit #2025-22 for Map and Lot # 004-047-001 for the demolition of a garage. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Reservoir Dam Repair: The revised plans for repair of the Dam are now awaiting DES approval.  The changes include a new concrete spillway, change from a 3-foot to 9-foot outlet, the dam needs to be 6 inches higher, and other work on dam itself.  Fuss and O’Neill are still assuring Walpole the work will be completed on time.

NEW BUSINESS

Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative Form: The Chair needs to sign IRS Form 2848 for Bob Kimball.  This will permit Mr. Kimball to talk to the IRS about the refund we are due for the solar installation at the Recycling Center.   Ms. Mayberry moved to approve IRS Form 2848 and for the Chair to sign it.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and Mr. Dalessio signed Form 2848. 

Recreation Department Revolving Fund Request: Mr. Wilkes would like to purchase soccer jerseys for the Fall Rec Soccer League.  The expense will be reimbursed by the team sponsors. Ms. Vose moved to approve Purchase Order number 665635 for $1,583.00 to Bulldog for the purchase of jerseys for the Fall Soccer League. Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the purchase order was approved and signed.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) (c) at 6:55 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:25 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.

HOOPER TRUSTEES

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:25PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:36 PM.

BUDGET MEETINGS: Two meetings have been scheduled to start working on the 2026 Budget:

  • On 9/12/2025 at 8:30 AM, the Selectboard will meet with Mr. Kreissle to go over the preliminary budget.
  • On 12/12/2025 at 8:30 AM, the Selectboard will meet with each of the Department Managers to go over their detailed budgets.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:41PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Police Station Building Committee Meeting Minutes – 8/18/25

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POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE MINUTES

August 18, 2025

Steve Dalessio called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the Selectboard office. Present were Jay Punt, Trevor MacLachan, Cheri Watson, Dave Adams, Zoom and Peggy Pschirrer.  Absent were Chief Justin Sanctuary and Andrew Dey.

Mr. Dalessio reviewed the timeline for the Police Building Project.  An RFP for construction drawings will be completed by September 15, 2025, with bids expected by November 27, 2025. Funds of $475,000 must be raised to pay for drawings and initiate Phase I for preconstruction drawings. Both Mr. MacLachlan and Mr. Dalessio believe this timeline to be realistic.  

Mr. Adams asked where the funds would be held once they were raised.  Any funds raised would probably be held in the Town PDIP account. 

The Committee discussed how we want to raise money.  We won’t know until March 2026 whether our grant application for federal funding will be granted. Ms. Pschirrer offered to draft a fund-raising letter and Ms. Watson also agreed to help with letter writing.  Gifts to the Town of Walpole are tax deductible.  We should have a QR code with links to the bank.

A Public Information Meeting will be held September 15, 2025, in Town Hall to discuss the changes to the original drawings for the Police Station which have reduced the cost to approximately 5 million dollars. Mr. Petrovick, the architect of those schematic drawings, will be asked to attend the meeting. A notice will be posted in the September CLARION.

The Committee agreed that a 4’ x 8’ sign will be ordered to be placed on the Police Property on Upper Walpole Road. The Committee also agreed they will follow the Construction Manager model in the next phases of construction. Mr. Dalessio asked each member of the committee to consider replacing him as Chair. He will remain a member of the committee, but his other responsibilities demand he relinquish being Chair.

The next meeting of the Committee will be September 4, at 6:30 pm in the Selectboard office to prepare for the public meeting.

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 8/14/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 14, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: John Peska and Peter Palmiotto, Conservation Commission Co-Chairs

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

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,946.07 dated 8/15/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,842.78.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 6, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 6, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Session – August 6, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of August 6, 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.

Correction to Selectboard Statement on Racism:  The Selectboard opposes racism in Walpole whether intentional or unintentional.

Committee Reports

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

Conservation Commission Meeting – August 4, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-19, Map and Lot# 008-053-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to not approve Building Permit #2025-19 for Map and Lot # 008-053-000 to construct a 24’ x 24’ Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) – the plan does not meet the required specifications. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved with the building permit not being approved. The applicant is to be contacted. A better plot map in required.

2025-20, Map and Lot# 005-034-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-20 for Map and Lot # 005-034-000 to construct a 16’ x 14’ carport for a tractor. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

ARPA Grant Disbursement Forms for Reservoir Dam: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and have the Chair sign ARPA Grant Disbursement Request #17 for $1,360 and Request #18 for $10,472.50.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, both requests were approved and signed by Mr. Dalessio.

Groundwater Management Permit for former Central Plating Site: Mr. Dalessio stated that the permit has been issued by DES and is acknowledged.  Ransom Consulting was contracted on February 29, 2024 to manage the process.  However, since the permit took so long, Pinchin LLC (previously Ransom) requires a new contract with updated costs using the new company name. 

New Business

HealthTrust Updated Transmittal: HealthTrust has created a retiree BCBS Advantage plan, which includes drug coverage.  The separate prescription plan has been eliminated. Ms. Mayberry made a motion to have the Chair sign the corrected transmittal form from HealthTrust.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and Mr. Dalessio signed the transmittal.

Inspection for Toxic Air Pollutants: During a NH DES inspection for toxic air pollutants on July 21, 2025 at Len Tex Corporation in North Walpole, deficiencies were noted.  Mr. Dalessio acknowledged the report.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) at 6:44 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:01PM.

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.

Mr. Peska and Mr. Palmiotto entered the meeting.

Reservoir Dam

Mr. Peska and Mr. Palmiotto were in attendance to discuss options for the Reservoir Dam. There are two options. It can be either removed or repaired.  Mr. Dalessio stated that the estimated cost to remove the dam is $380,000 – 580,000 plus possibly additional costs for remediation depending on what is found when the dam is removed.  In addition, the Town could lose the ARPA grant of almost $750,000. The Town may need to repay the grant money that has already been spent.  The State now requires dams to withstand a 1,000-year flood. This change makes current and future maintenance more costly. Mr. Dalessio added that the work needs to start early in 2026 to repair the dam.  All invoices must be processed by DES by 9/16/2026.  A letter to Mr. Scott, the head of DES, expressing the Town’s concerns will be prepared.

Walpole Trees Committee

Mr. Palmiotto described the Tree Committee’s plan for trees in the three villages.  The plan is to have another planting October 19, 2025 with more trees planted around the Common.  Future plantings will be in the spring.  The plan for the Common was discussed. The goal is to plant trees that will have a good start before the existing Norway maples must be taken down.  The next step is to focus on the trees needed in North Walpole and on the Drewsville Common.  Advocates for both villages were suggested.  The Selectboard noted that Liberty Utilities offered Walpole money for trees. That opportunity will be investigated.  The Selectboard stated that while planning the trees for the Common, there needs to be a plan to reinstall the plaques that were removed during prior construction on the Common.

Mr. Palmiotto and Mr. Peska left the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:01PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 21, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 8/20/25

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

August 20, 2025

Town Hall

7 pm

These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the September 17, 2025 meeting for corrections.

Roll Call: Board Members: Chair Tom Murray, Vice-Chair Pauline Barnes, Clerk Dave Edkins, Shane O’Keefe, Bill Sommer. Alternate Don Sellarole. Absent: Myra Mansouri.

Call to Order: Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 8:03 pm. A full board was present so an alternate was not needed to fill in. 

Minutes: Review minutes of July 2025: Mr. Murray made two corrections. On page 1, last paragraph a free-standing sign can be 20, not 10 feet high and the free-standing sign that was approved was 38.6 square feet not 38.8 square feet. Ms. Barnes corrected some typos. For example, on page three, paragraph six, the letter “t” should go before the “his” in the first sentence. 

Old Business: 

Public Hearing Variance for Boundary Line Setback: Lori Frandino and David Sanchez-Navarro, 37 School Street. Tax Map 10. Lot 48-1, Residential A district. Ordinance: Article V, D2 yard requirements.

Mr, Sanchez-Navarro explained that he needed the variance because he wanted to protect the cargo van from the weather. The van was too wide to fit into the barn on his property and even if it weren’t too wide all the bays of the barn are filled. He couldn’t park on the east part of his property because there is a stream there. The terrain is too steep and wooded to put the van in back of the barn. This left the land to the west, owned by Bill and Frances (Dutchie) Perron. The couple signed a letter addressed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. It stated that they “had no problem with construction of a lean-to roof off the north side of their barn.” There was a photo of the location.

Mr. Sanchez-Navarro then read the answers to the five criteria that makes up a variance.

Appeal for Variance: A variance is requested from article V section D-2 of the zoning ordinance to permit the building of a lean-to roof attached to the north side of existing barn. The lean-to roof support posts would be less than the required 20-foot distance from the back side of neighbors property line.

Facts in support of the granting the variance:

1. Granting the variance would not be contrary to the public interest because: The lean-to roof attached to the north side of our barn can not be seen by the public as the site is more than 250′ from the road and is not visible from the street.

2. If the variance were granted, the spirit of the ordinance would be observed because: The lean-to roof would not impact neighboring property or view and would be the most economical way to protect our recently purchased cargo van. (Attached is letter from neighbors Bill & Dutchie Perron)

3. Granting the variance would do substantial justice because: The lean-to roof is the most economical way to shelter the van. It’s too wide to fit though our barn doors (west side of barn), and the barn already stores three vehicles so there is no room in the barn anyhow.

4. Granting the variance will not diminish the values of the surrounding properties because: The lean-to roof attached to the north side of the barn can only be seen from the back of our neighbors property and the back of their property is semi-wooded. The barn (Oliver Hubbard’s old barn) is a three-story barn built into a hillside and the top two stories are already visible from the neighbor’s house.

5. Unnecessary Hardship Appeal for Variance a. 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:

i. No fair and substantial relationship exists between the general public purposes of the ordinance provision and specific application of the provision to the property because: Without a variance there is no other economical way to shelter/protect the van.

 -and ii. 

The proposed use is a reasonable one because: The lean-to roof is the least obtrusive way to shelter the van. 

b. Explain how, if the criteria in subparagraph (a) are not established, an unnecessary hardship will be deemed to exist if, and only if, owing to special conditions of the property that distinguish it from other properties in the area, the property cannot be reasonably used in strict conformance with the ordinance, and a variance is therefore necessary to enable a reasonable use of it. 

The proposed site of the lean-to roof is located on the barn’s north side. On the barn’s south side, an adjacent seasonal brook is too close to build out to (approx. 10′).

The west side barn doors (1st floor) are too narrow to fit the new van and we already store three vehicles on that level. 

The east side of the barn (2nd floor) is on a hillside and inaccessible for a standard street vehicle. 

Mr. Murray asked the public if there were any questions. There being not questions he closed the public hearing at 7:25 pm.

Mr. O’Keefe said “As required by RSA 36:56 all development applications that come before a Land Use Board must consider if it has regional impact. He made a motion that the proposed development, if approved, would not have potential for regional impact. Mr. Edkins seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Barnes said items one  (public interest) and two (impact on neighboring properties) go together. One of the purposes of the setback rule is privacy and since the lean-to can’t be seen from the road, it fulfilled that purpose. The lean-to would not be visible. The land is the physical handicap in this case. There is no where else on the property to go. She made a motion to accept the variance as presented. Mr. O’Keefe seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Tom Aldrich and DADUs

Mr. Aldrich has recently been to a Planning Board meeting, a Select Board meeting and now was at a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting to discuss his concern about the Detached Accessory Dwelling Units ordinance. He is concerned that with the state’s current focus on expanding the ordinance in ways in which they can be used in order to help with the housing crisis, those ways will hurt small towns like Walpole. As he was speaking someone from the public googled the state’s web site and noticed several more attempts to promote accessory dwelling units by the governor signing several DADU related House Bills.

Adjournment

Mr. Edkins made a motion to adjourn. Mr. O’Keefe seconded the motion and the motion passed. The time was 8:25 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

ZBA Recording Secretary

Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 8/12/25

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Walpole Planning Board Minutes

August 12, 2025

Town Hall

7 pm

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

These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the September 9th meeting for corrections.

Call to Order: Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7 pm. He asked Mr. Carmody to fill in for the absent Board member. Mr. Carmody agreed.

Minutes: Review of the July 2025 minutes. Ms. Andros made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harrington and the motion carried.

Old Business

Public Hearing: Lot Line Adjustment: Robin Sanctuary property on 5 Hooper and 00 Old Keene Road, Tax Map 8, Lots 8 and sub 2 in the rural agricultural district. Annex to Tax Map 8, Lot 8-15-1 owned by Alexander T. Allan and Allison M Hastings-Allan. Total after adjustment is 7.65 acres,

Mr. Miller held up a plat for the public to see. It showed the parcel of land that is being sold and being annexed by an abutter. He said he had a call from an abutter and he told her that the people were purchasing the property because they wanted more land. Ms. Sanctuary repeated that statement. With no questions from the public, Mr. Miller closed the public hearing at 7:05. Mr. Perron made a motion to approve the site plan as presented. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Signage at Blue Seal: Free-standing sign for Blue Seal, 334 Main Street, Tax Map 12, Lot 59-3, Commercial District, near Route 12. Presenter Justin Parker of Classic Signs Inc. LLC in Amherst, NH. 

Mr. Parker proposes a free-standing sign of 31 square feet.

Mr. Parker said this sign is 31 square feet and since the zoning ordinance states the maximum is 32 square feet., the sign is in compliance. Mr. Perron made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried.

New Business

Signage: Sign for Rancho Viejo, a Mexican restaurant in the Walpole Village Store. Ms. Pschirrer, president of the Board of Directors of The Walpole Foundation, the owners of the property at 10 Westminster Street, said there will be one sign on the east side of the building. 

The dimensions are 20-inches-by-78 inches and it is single sided. Ms. Pschirrer added that the restaurant had had all the proper inspections. The selectmen have approved of the request to sell liquor but they are waiting on the state’s license. As soon as they get the license they plan to open. Opening Monday is hopeful but not certain.  All the tiles are from Mexico and the décor is quite colorful.

According to Tom Murray, the sign on the building, which says Walpole Village Store, is a registered landmark. 

Mr. Perron made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Site Plan: Andrew Pollock, 40 Main Street, Tax Map 21, Lot 13, Commercial District. Mr. Pollock is increasing the number of apartments from 3 to 4 therefore he needs to get a site plan approval. He was requesting a Public Hearing in September.

Mr. Pollock explained his renovation of the apartment building. He cannot get a building permit until he has site plan approval but Mr. Miller said he was allowed to work on roofing and windows until he gets site plan approval.

Mr. Perron made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for a site plan for Mr. Pollock in September. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Trailers, Mobile Homes, Recreational Vehicles

Also, briefly discussed were the use of these types of vehicles for permanent use. The Board recognized that these types of vehicles are more prominent in the summer and fall as there is need for housing for seasonal workers and that residents are hosting family and friends. 

Adjournment

Mr. Perron made a motion to adjourn at 7:40 pm. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried. 

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine, 

Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 8/6/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

August 6, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: Kyle Houghton, Mike Nachajski, and Brad Nash, Maintenance Tech

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

The following item was moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wish to speak to it.

Town Hall Air Conditioning System Proposal

Mr. Houghton and Mr. Nachajski of E.E. Houghton presented the proposal for air conditioner/heat pumps in the Town Hall offices, kitchen, hall and bathrooms for a cost of $87,500.00.  They recommend a City Multiline from Mitsubishi which has multiple zones and thermostat settings. The system does heat and cooling at the same time, to allow everyone to be comfortable.  It can use heat from a too warm area to heat another area where extra heat is needed.  Mr. Nachajski explained that if the Town do not choose this system, it will take three compressors to cover the same part of the building.  There are rebates available. The amount the Town can expect is being calculated. The amounts should be available in about a week.  The recommendation is to disconnect the existing boiler from this area but still have it available for the rest of the building.  The proposed system would be the most efficient option for the most frequently used areas.  Mr. Dalessio commented that because of the cost, this system must go to Town Meeting for approval.  There were additional questions such as what is the cost impact if the system is sized for a couple more offices. Mr. Dalessio requested a service contract quote.  There was a question about whether a generator could run this system.  The Town is waiting for a quote to install a generator at the Town Hall.

Mr. Houghton, Mr. Nachajski, and Mr. Nash left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $150,782.45, dated 8/11/2025 including $86,860.90 payment to the Village of Bellows Falls for the second quarter sewer usage and bond. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $36,136.05 dated 8/8/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,906.84.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – July 31, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 31, 2025.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – July 31, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of July 31, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved, and they remain sealed.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam: There is a request from the Conservation Commission and new information from Fuss and O’Neill.  Fuss and O’Neill have prepared a new design that should be available this week to avoid having a cement spillway.  Mr. Dalessio stated the estimate to remove the dam is $400,000 – 580,000 plus treatment of contamination or living organisms and removal of accumulated silt.  The current grants would not be applicable to removing the dam. Other grants are available to remove a dam.  The work must be completed in about a year for the ARPA grant.  John Peska and Peter Palmiotto will be asked to attend the Selectboard meeting next week to discuss the topic. 

Property Tax Collections Summary Report: Mrs. Daigle has defined the letter meanings for each type of warrant as requested last week.  That clarified the report.

New Business

Library Repairs Purchase Order and Invoice: Ms. Vose moved to approve and sign Purchase Order # 619057 for $6,000.00 for pointing the left and right sides of the front of the building, repairing the crack on the side of the ramp, and repairing the piers on the porch.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the purchase order was approved and signed.

Conservation Commission Topics: Ms. Vose said that the Conservation Commission is ready to plant the next batch of trees for the Common on October 19th.  The Tree Committee will determine what is needed in Drewsville and North Walpole.  Ms. Mayberry will check with the Commissioners to see what North Walpole might like for trees.

Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Update: Revised maps are available for review and comment.  The next step is to schedule a public meeting.  After that the official maps will be released.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c) at 7:32 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:21PM.

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.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 8:25 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:47 PM.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 14, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – 8/4/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Conservation Commission

AUGUST 4, 2025

(Note:  These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the September 8, 2025 Conservation Commission meeting.)

Members Present: Nicole Adams, Wendy Grossman, Paul Happ, France Menk, Peter Palmiotto (Cochair & Presiding), John Peska (Cochair), Lewis Shelley, Carolyn Vose (Selectboard Rep)

Alternates Present: Tom Beaudry, Hale Morrell

Members Absent:  

Visitors Present:  Lesley Johnson, NHACC Board President

CALL TO ORDER: Peter called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm in the Town Hall. 

SEATING OF ALTERNATES:  All members were present, so no Alternates were seated.

Review and Approval of Minutes

There were a few amendments:

  • Under Rail Trail Brush Hog, “They were very accommodating, and they did a great job” should read, “Mike Hubbard of Connecticut Valley Yard Works was very accommodating and did a great job.”
  • The second paragraph in that same heading should read, “If the Town goes forward with the State’s new Trail Maintenance Agreement and Annual Work Plan, it will replace the annual Special Use Permit for brush hogging and other work on the Rail Trail.
  • Under Old Home Days Summary:  The raffle tickets were not counted, so it should read, “The winner of the snowshoes was thrilled to get them.”

Lew moved to accept the July 7, 2025 minutes as amended. John seconded and all voted in favor. The minutes were approved. 

Public Business

Financial Report: 

  • Conservation $283,725.69
  • Forestry $52,740.23

We also received a consolidated expenses report for year-to-date.  It looks like the cost of roofing the shelters at the Route 12 rest areas was recorded to the Conservation Commission budget when it should have been a Fanny Mason expense.  John to follow up with Rich Kreissle.

Correspondence: There is a letter to Tree Committee from Jennifer Burr.  The Marcia Galloway Fund for Conservation Commission was established by Marcia’s will.  The funds will be paid every December.  Expected amounts are not yet known.

New Business

Lesley Johnson, NHACC Board, President 2023 – 2025: NHACC is looking to engage and involve all conservation members.  They send a monthly newsletter and updates, and they have a listserv for discussions.  Sue is to send the roster to Lesley so everyone on the Commission will receive the communications.

This September they are starting a wetlands program and a new mapping program using better technology.  All interested members are encouraged to register for the Zoom sessions and the program in Concord.  There are also seven YouTube videos from a previous wetlands course (see their website for a link).  There will be a class on trail maintenance with AMC.  There will also be a program in Concord on Advocacy.

There is a grant for a large land management program to encourage collaboration across political boundaries – perhaps Walpole, Surry and Alstead could join and do the shared conserved property.  They had a grant for interns in 2025.  The interns will be presenting a summary in December. 

NHACC started a strategic plan in 2020.  There is a survey that will go out to determine what the local Conservation Commissions need from NHACC.  Currently they have 1.3 people, but they hope to support local conservation with collaboration, outreach, and increased capacity. They hope to have the new strategic plan complete by year-end. 

The annual potluck dinner will be October 16th at Whitcomb Hall in Swanzey.  The topic will be Road Agents and Conservation.

Tree Committee Update: The next tree planting will be October 19th.  This year they are planting:  (4) ornamental cherries around the memorial, a maple on the northwest corner of the Common, and (2) poplar in gaps on the west side of the Common to minimize the trimming needed for the power lines.  They will call Dig Safe before the planting.  Pete is currently talking to nurseries.  The next step is to look at what is needed in Drewsville & North Walpole. 

Old Business

Gateway Management – Invasives Control: They will post trails ahead of time with the treatment dates.

Route 12 Rest Areas: The state brush hogged the rest areas last week.  John will determine if the mowing and brush hogging contract for Mike Hubbard needs to be adjusted.

Trail Committee

Updates: A lot of overgrowth was removed at Fanny Mason, the west side of Mill Pond (thanks to the Walpole Walkers), and the east side of Mill Pond.  Some paving with stones was also done on the east side of Mill Pond.  They will be working on ditches on the Rail Trail south of Halls Crossing to make it drier.  The second Rail Trail brush hogging is expected to be later this month.  A crew will pick up all the sticks in preparation for the brush hogging.  There is now a new bench on the River Ramble trail at the Gateway with river views.

Other Business and Updates

Dam: Paul made a motion that the Conservation Commission advise the Selectboard to reconsider work on Reservoir Dam and instead consider removing the dam.  The decision will need to be based on fiscal analysis.  France seconded.  With all members in favor the motion passed unanimously. 

Hooper Institute Board: The Board meets tomorrow.

Website:  France moved the Commission reimburse Kelli Wilson $235.70 for the costs of hosting the Conservation website.  It will be billed to the consulting line.  John seconded.  The motion carried.

Agenda: Paul moved that the agenda be sent to the Walpolean when it is sent to the Commission each month.  France seconded.  The motion passed.

Agenda for the Next Meeting – September 8, 2025

  • Lew and Nicole will not be at the September meeting.

ADJOURNMENT: Peter declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 7/31/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

July 31, 2025

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

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

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

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $39,711.16 dated 8/1/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,629.62.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – July 24, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 24, 2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – July 24, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of July 24, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Correction to Selectboard Minutes – July 17, 2025:  After the minutes were approved, an error was found in a location.  Ms. Mayberry moved to correct the Map and Lot # to 021-013-000 for the Cease-and-Desist letter and approve the minutes as amended.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the amended minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

  • Police Station Building Committee Meeting – July 14, 2025
  • Trustees of the Trust Funds Meeting – July 17, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Water and Sewer Warrants

Water and Sewer Fees: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve:

  • the warrant for Walpole Water Fees for $56,360.09
  • the warrant for Walpole Sewer Fees totaling $82,366.86
  • the warrant for North Walpole Sewer Fees for $67,539.36

Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the warrants were approved.

Old Business

Sidewalk at State Line Grocery: J.B. Mack from SWRPC would like to discuss a possible MAST grant which could fund the crosswalk improvements up to State Line Grocery.  Ms. Mayberry and North Walpole Commissioner Kiniry will talk and then follow up with Mr. Mack.

Town Hall A/C: Next week EE Houghton will present a proposal for air conditioning for the Town Hall offices.

New Business

FY 2026 NH DOT Highway Block Grant: Mr. Dalessio noted that the total amount from two types of payments is $144,479.12.  The first payment of $43,343.74 has been received.

Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund Request: Mr. Dalessio explained that new batteries are needed for the radar trailer.  The paperwork contained mistakes and was sent back to the Police Department to be corrected.  Mr. Dalessio said that the Police maintenance budget will be over for this year. Therefore, the battery replacement is coming from the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund. This purchase is an acceptable use of the Capital Reserve Fund.

Selectboard Comment re: Racism:  The Police investigation is complete, and it has been concluded that there is no connection to the pickup truck incident in Alstead. There is no intentional racism in Walpole.

Tax Collector’s Report: Mrs. Daigle reported that 95.45% of the first 2025 tax warrant has been collected. The Selectboard would like clarification on the coding letters used in the printed report.  Mrs. Daigle will begin contacting people with overdue taxes.

Vacancy Posting for Walpole School District Representative: Interested applicants are requested to apply at the Fall Mountain Regional School District (FMRSD) Office by August 20, 2025.  The successful applicant will serve until the next FMRSD election in March.

Connecticut Riverbank Erosion Issue Complaint: Peter Powers of North Walpole filed a complaint about the erosion of the riverbank in North Walpole.  Mr. Symonds met with Mr. Powers to review the situation, but he feels it is a State issue, not a road issue.

Crime Awareness: In response to a note from Peggy Pschirrer regarding a stolen vehicle and scams, the Selectboard is investigating various programs that let people sign up to receive public notifications. 

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) (c) at 7:05 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:23 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 8:23 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the August 6, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 7/24/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

JULY 24, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: Peggy Pschirrer and Paul Looney of the Community Power Committee; Matt Cole, Community Relations at Great River Hydro

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

The following two items were moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wish to speak to them.

CPCNH RATES: Mr. Looney and Mrs. Pschirrer of the Community Power Committee gave an update of rates.  CPCNH’s rate for 8/1/2025 – 1/31/2026 will be $0.13332 which is higher than Liberty Utilities’ rate.  CPCNH now realizes that each utility has a different cost of doing business based on the way line losses are handled and that is changing CPCNH’s business model.  The higher CPCNH rates do not affect the rate Walpole pays because our contract goes through the end of the year.  Rates starting 2/1/2026 will probably be available in November. At that time, the Town will need to decide how to proceed.

Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Looney left the meeting.

ROUTE 12 PUBLIC ACCESS POINT ON THE CONNECTICUT RIVER: Matt Cole of Great River Hydro requested a discussion about the public access point on the river below the Vilas Bridge because Walpole owns the land from the access point to Cold River.  Great River Hydro (GRH) is planning for the portage from North Walpole Village to the access point, around the dam and rapids. They want to be sure it will remain public access. Mr. Cole stated that GRH is planning a livery service from North Walpole to the access point to improve safety and convenience.  There will be a sign at the North Walpole landing with a phone number to call for the transport service. By consensus the Town has no plans to change it, so it will remain a public access point.

Mr. Cole left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $933,319.61 dated 7/28/2025 including $804,108.98 monthly payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $37,068.50 dated 7/25/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,043.31.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – July 17, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 17, 2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – July 17, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of July 17, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

Ms. Mayberry brought to the chair’s attention the following committee report:

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – July 16, 2025 

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

Vachon Clukay Representation Letter: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Representation Letter for the 2023 Audit and for the Chair to sign it.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Representation Letter was approved and signed by Mr. Dalessio.

Emergency Medical Situation Procedure: The discussion continued from last week.  “Call 911” should be changed to “Call 911 – Do Not Transport”.  Any time there is a medical situation question, 911 should be called. Staff should err on the side of safety.

August 21st In-Person Staff Meeting: Department managers will go over the new Emergency Medical Situation Procedure and take questions.  In addition, each department manager should bring a sample procedure they created since the last Staff Meeting.  Mrs. Downing will let everyone know they need to finish their procedures.

Savings Bank of Walpole 150th Anniversary Community Event: The event is this Sunday, July 27th.  Lucy Weber has been invited to read the proclamation at 11:00 AM.  The Selectboard will be on the podium and in pictures.

New Business

Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant Disbursement Form: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the ARPA Disbursement request for $15,052.50 and to have the Chair sign the form.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the disbursement request was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

Corrective Police Cruiser Title: The Town Clerk noticed that “Police Department” must be added to the owner’s name to be consistent with all the other Town vehicles.  Ms. Vose moved to change the vehicle owner on the Title to Town of Walpole – Police Department.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and Mr. Dalessio signed the Title with the changes as needed.

Travel Trailers off Class VI Portion of Scoville Road: It has been reported to the Selectboard Office that there are two trailers parked off the Class VI portion of Scoville Road with people living in them.  Since that is not permitted, the owner of the property will be notified.  Additionally, the issue will be referred to the Police Department.

Resignation Letter: Shaena Hakey in the Recycling Department submitted a resignation letter. The resignation was accepted by consensus of the Selectboard.  Ms. Hakey was thanked for her service to the Town.

Employee Appreciation Meal: This year the appreciation lunch will be on Tuesday, September 23rd.  The suggested menu is homemade vegetarian soup, salad, sandwiches and pie.  When a similar menu was offered several years ago, it was well received.

Request for Use of the Common and Gazebo: The River Valley Church wishes to have an outside service on Sunday, August 24th at 10:00 AM on the Common.  By consensus, the request was approved.

1st Selectboard Meeting in August: The meeting will be moved from August 7th to the 6th. 

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) at 7:36 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:27 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 8:27 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the July 31, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 7/17/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

July 17, 2025

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

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

Guests Present: Pat Kiniry and Katherine Kopij; North Walpole Commissioners, and Peggy Pschirrer

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

The following item and the Hooper Trustees have been moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wish to speak to these items.

Crosswalk at State Line Grocery: The North Walpole Commissioners wished to discuss the NH DOT crosswalk proposal. The Selectboard and the Commissioners agreed that just a crosswalk or sidewalk would not be adequate to improve safety for those walking to State Line Grocery from Bellows Falls or North Walpole.  The intersection of the New Arch Bridge, Church Street and Killeen Street is very dangerous. Suggested improvements included installing “Directional Use Required” signs like at the intersection of Routes 101 and 202 in Peterborough; replacing the yield sign with a light; buttons to stop all traffic at the crosswalk; a new sidewalk on the west side of Main Street from Killeen Street to State Line Grocery and slowing the traffic speed in that area.

Mr. Kiniry and Mrs. Kopij left the meeting.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:08 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:08 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $38,851.14 dated 7/18/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,383.37. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a second Payroll Register totaling $720.00 dated 7/11/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $124.47. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved.  This register was for severance pay.

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – July 10, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 10, 2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – July 10, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of July 10 1015.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved.

Committee Reports

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

  • North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – June 10, 2025
  • Conservation Commission Meeting – July 7, 2025
  • Planning Board Meeting – July 8, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Refunds

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #003-004-000 of $5,094.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #004-005-001 of $6,884.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #012-049-000 of $1,309.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #028-021-000 of $150.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Emergency Medical Situation Procedure – Draft: The draft is a good start, but the Board would like to think more about the text. Further discussion was postponed until next week.

Cease-and-Desist Letter for Map and Lot # 021-012-000: Work is continuing at Map and Lot #021-012-000 without a Building Permit even though the owner was warned.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the fine letter to the owner of Map and Lot # 021-012-000.  This time the first bill will be included with the letter.  Once the letter is received, a weekly bill will be sent for $550 per day until work stops or a building permit is obtained.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and the letter was signed.

AED Purchases Update: Mr. Dalesio reported that Police Chief Sanctuary did not wish to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Police Station.  There is an AED in each police vehicle and a spare AED in the station.  The AEDs had been ordered based on the Selectboard’s request. There was a consensus that one AED will be charged to the Police Revolving Fund, and the Town will have a spare. 

New Business

Closed Landfill Mowing Proposal:  Purchase Order # 665580 to Connecticut Valley Yard Works for $2,650 for mowing the closed landfill was reviewed.  The contractor will mow, clear small trees, and manually clear drainage areas that cannot be mowed.  Ms. Mayberry moved Purchase Order #665580 to be approved for an amount not to exceed $2,650 and that the Chair sign the form.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the purchase order.

Smoke Testing for Sewer Line Leak:  The test will happen on July 18th from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at Walpole Handmade Chocolates at 288 Main Street.  Abutters have been notified of the test and  told how to prepare.  Mr. Dalessio explained that the smoke is non-toxic, causes no damage, and dissipates quickly.  Excessive ground water is getting into the sewer system. It was detected at the pumping station.

Deputy Town Clerk Resignation Letter: Lucy (Holly) Gowdy submitted a letter of resignation.  Her last day will be July 24th.  The Selectboard thanked Mrs. Gowdy for her service to the Town and wished her well in her career as a para educator with FMRHS.

August 21st In-Person Staff Meeting:  Topics will be determined next week.  A topic could be to follow up on the processes started at the last in-person meeting.

Backward Rescue Training on Ramsay Hill: The Fire Department is training on Ramsey Hill Road this evening.  A lot of activity and vehicles will be noticed in the area.

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

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

The meeting was reconvened at 9:12 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 9:12 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the July 24, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)