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Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 4/16/25

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes

April 16, 2025

Town Hall

7 pm

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

Call to Order: Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. He asked Don Sellarole to sit in for an absent board member. There was a quorum present.

Minutes: Review minutes of March 2025: Mr. Sommers made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Mr. Murray seconded the motion. Ms. Barnes abstained from voting because she was not at the March meeting. The motion passed with 3 yeas, no nays.

NH Planning and Land Use Regulation: 2024-2025 edition: One copy was given to the new Board member, Bill Sommers, and one copy was given to Don Sellarole, who had ordered the book. There are still two more to distribute to board members who ordered the manual.

Discussion: Zoning Ordinances booklet: Mr. Murray thought we should hold off on starting to work on alphabetizing the definitions in the Zoning Ordinances document. He said since Carol Ogilvie, who works for Southwest Region Planning Commission, was working on organizing and integrating the amendments to the zoning ordinance that were approved and part of the town warrant, he wasn’t sure whether or not she was also alphabetizing the definitions. The Board hopes to hear more on the matter before the May meeting from Todd Horner, Executive Director of SWRPC.

Adjournment: Mr. Sommers made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Barnes seconded the motion and the motion carried. The time was 7:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 5/28/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 28, 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 & Greta Drager

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

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:30 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:20 PM.  Ms. Drager and Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,002.37 dated 5/30/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,841.23.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 22, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 22, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 22, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 22, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• Conservation Commission Meeting – May 5, 2025 

• Library Trustees Meeting – May 13, 2025 

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

Route 12 Paving Project in North Walpole: The Preconstruction Meeting will be held June 5th at NH DOT District 4 Building in Swanzey at 9:30 AM.  All the appropriate Walpole people have been notified.  The paving of Route 12 has already started in Winchester per Ms. Mayberry.

Fuss & O’Neill Meeting: Mr. Dalessio will call an in-person meeting with Fuss & O’Neill in a week or so.  They do not provide reports every two weeks as agreed.

New Business

Waiver of Municipal Liability for Private Highway for Map and Lot # 003-056-000: Map and Lot # 003-056-000 is located on the Class VI portion of Merriam Road.  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept and sign the Waiver of Municipal Liability already signed by the landowner.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the waiver was signed and notarized.

Repairs on the Solar Energy System at the Recycling Building: Ms. Vose reported that the replacement inverter for the solar energy system on the pole barn at the Recycling Center arrived and is being installed.

The Selectboard discussed the topic of Town committees. They do not have the authority to make financial decisions or sign contracts.  Only the Selectboard can negotiate and make these decisions.

2024 Total Equalized Valuation Notice: With utility and railroad parcels, Walpole’s total valuation is $824,193,874.  Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the 2024 Total Equalized Valuation Notice from the NH Department of Revenue Administration (DRA).

Showcase at North Walpole School: The second grade will have a showcase on their study of the Early American West at the North Walpole School on Friday, 5/30/2025 at 9:30 AM.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b)(c) at 7:53 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.The meeting was reconvened at 8:20 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.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 4th at 6:30 PM.

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the June 4, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 5/21/25

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Town Hall

7 pm.

These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the June 18, 2025 meeting for corrections.

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

Call to Order: Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm. A full board was present.

Minutes: Mr. Murray made one correction. He mentioned that the caveat about the minutes not being approved was not at the beginning of the April minutes. Ms. Barnes made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. O’Keefe seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Walpole Zoning Ordinances: The Board received copies of the updated zoning ordinances booklet recently reorganized by Southwest Region Planning Commission. This update reflects the recent changes voted on by townspeople at the March warrant vote. After members have had a chance to look over the booklet, they’ll come back next month with their comments. A quick look showed that all the definitions were in alphabetical order. 

Conway in the news again: Ms. Barnes said Conway, NH was in the news again. The NH Superior Court recently made a decision about a bakery that had a mural painted over the top of its sign. The mural had pictures of pastries in it. The bakery was said to be in violation of the sign ordinance, however the high court found in favor of the bakery owner.

Gravel Pit Inspections: Mr. Murray said that later this year he will go over the gravel pit inspection process with the Planning Board. Inspections are required once a year and this is done usually in the fall. The Zoning Board has been doing this for years but legally it’s under the purview of the Planning Board. There are three gravel pits in Walpole that are still operating – Cold River Materials on Brewery Road, Tim Graves gravel pit at the end of Wentworth Road and the former Hodgkins gravel pit on Old Drewsville Road now owned by Josh Perry Trucking. 

It was suggested by Mr. Sellarole that he may want to get an expert to help him because it can be complicated. Mr. Edkins suggested a geologist who lives in Charlestown. Someone else suggested an engineer from a company that is hired to do this from a nearby town such as Westmoreland. He will also cover reclamation or closing of gravel pits and add what happens to those inspections: letter to gravel pit owners including a copy of the inspection report. Regulations on gravel pit are RSA 155:E.

Mr. O’Keefe briefly brought up development of regional impact. He referenced RSA 36:56, Section I. “A local land use board as defined in RSA 672:7, upon receipt of an application for development, shall review it promptly and determine whether or not the development, if approved, reasonably could be construed as having the potential for regional impact. Doubt concerning region impact shall be resolved in a determination that the development has potential regional impact.”

Spring conference: Ms. Barnes said she virtually attended a webinar on Saturday, May 10 put on by the New Hampshire Office of Planning and Development Spring Conference. This is what she gleaned from the conference in the afternoon question and answer session.

Recusing oneself:

  • The refusal of a Board member to recuse him/herself when there is a perceived conflict. When that happens, you can be 100 percent sure that there will be an appeal.

There was a lot to say about variances:

  • The applicant must answer all of the five questions. Otherwise the application is incomplete.

Hardship is often the hardest part of application to answer. Here’s some help:

  • Figure out what the underlying purpose of the restriction is about.
  • Is that purpose affected by a request?
  • Focus on the merits of the proposition.
  • What is the purpose behind the zoning restriction for which the variance is being requested. Is the purpose furthered when you apply the restriction to this particular property? If so, then there may not be a hardship.
  • Be tolerant on matters of procedure and focus instead on the merits of the proposition.

Equitable Waivers:

  • The lecturers themselves couldn’t agree on some questions about equitable waivers, underscoring how complicated they are. An equitable waiver does not confer protected status.  Once granted, it does not create a non-conforming use. Ms. Barnes wondered if the Board had ever dealt with an equitable waiver, leading to a discussion about them.  No member could recall having done so.     

Adjournment

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

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 5/22/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 22, 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: Adrian Basora and Peggy Pschirrer

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

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

River Valley Seniors at Home (RVSAH): RVSAH thanked the Town for the annual donation.  Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Basora explained the new initiative. There are currently 771 seniors in Walpole, about two-thirds are living alone.  They have a new project to create a database that will help the Fire District and EMS respond to calls.  There will be refrigerator magnets with emergency contacts and medical issues plus more extensive data in a database for first responders.  They will be working with community organizations and the churches and request two advocates from each organization to help gather data and create the database.  They will start at Old Home Days. 

Two additional issues for seniors are filling out forms and keeping up with bills.  There is a service in NH that when the State sends a form or bill to a senior, they can send a copy to a registered advocate.  However, the word needs to get out, so people know about the service.

Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Basora left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $280,202.65 dated May 27, 2025.  Seconded 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 $31,550.29 dated 5/23/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,001.80.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 14, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 14, 2025.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Committee Reports

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

  • Police Building Committee Minutes May 12, 2025
  • Walpole Planning Board Minutes May 13, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Warrant

Spring Property Tax Warrant: Ms. Vose moved to approve the property tax warrant for $6,954,220.00 with payment due July 1, 2025.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the property tax warrant was approved.

Building Demolition Permits

2025-16, Map and Lot# 002-008-000: Ms.  Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-16 for Map and Lot # 002-008-000 to demolish a 40’ x 12’ lean-to between chicken coops. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the permit was approved.

2025-17, Map and Lot# 014-005-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-17 for Map and Lot # 014-005-000 to demolish the house and barn. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the permit was approved.

Old Business

Pool Pavilion Contract: Bensonwood submitted the contract for the Shade Structure at the Town Pool.  Ms. Vose moved to have the Chair sign the contract dated May 13, 2025 for Bensonwood to build a shade structure at the Town Pool for $21,700.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the contract.

New Business

Consultant Selection Justification Form for ARPA Grant: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Consultant Selection Justification Form for ARPA and for Mr. Dalessio, the Chair, to sign the form.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Drinking Water Sustainability Grant Reimbursement Form: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Drinking Water Sustainability Grant Disbursement Form, and for Mr. Dalessio to sign the form. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the invoices from Weston and Sampson.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the invoice was signed.

Police Building Capital Reserve Fund: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds requesting them to issue a check to Walpole for $5,425.10 for reimbursement of the expenditures for the Police Station.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Eagle Scouts: Two of the Walpole Scouts will become Eagle Scouts on Sunday.  There will be a Court of Honor and Pig Roast at Hogue Base.

  • Ms. Vose moved to sign the certificate and congratulate Bennett Hook on his accomplishment.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the certificate was signed.
  • Ms. Vose moved to sign the certificate and congratulate David Northcott on his accomplishment.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the certificate was signed.

The Town of Walpole congratulates the two new Eagle Scouts. The Town is proud of the scouts’ accomplishments.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a, b, c, e) at 7:21 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:04 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.

The Selectboard will meet next week on Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30 PM.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

Library Trustees Meeting Minutes – 5/13/25

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Walpole Town Library

Board of Trustees Meeting

May 13, 2025

Present:  Amy Howard (Chair), Kathy Nerrie (Treasurer), Gail LaHaise, Susan Johnson, 

Bill Ranauro, Sarah Mann, Erin Bowen, Jean Kobeski (Recording Secretary), Jane Malmberg (Library Director), 

Absent:  Jana Sellarole

Amy called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the main library.

Approval of Minutes:  Gail made a motion to accept the April, 2025 minutes as written.  Erin seconded the motion and all voted to approve. 

Treasurer’s Report: The trustees decided it would be more appropriate to change the name of the line item “Volunteer Dinner” to “Staff Appreciation” in the budget. This could then include dinners or other tokens of appreciation and avoid confusion.

Bills:  Jane discussed the library passes, which appeared in the bills.  She stated we will no longer purchase passes to the Currier Museum because they are seldom used.  She has added the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough.  With no further discussion, Amy moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report and Bills.  Gail seconded, and all voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Old Business

Survey Results:  There were 102 responses to the survey.  Sarah compiled results and shared them with Jane, who highlighted the most frequently mentioned comments with the board. Results include the following:

  1. 89.6% of respondents feel the library is meeting its mission while 10.4% feel it is somewhat meeting its mission.
  2. The library needs more adult programming, including more intellectual programming (history, science, etc.).
  3. Many feel the library should engage more with the school and community.
  4. Roughly 52% of respondents come to the library once/week, 17% more than once/week, and 17% once/month. 90% come to the library to borrow books, 87% attend programs. Many use the library for the downloadables.
  5. Expand the collection to include more fiction in addition to best sellers.
  6. Several patrons expressed frustration using the moveable stacks; however, due to limited space in the library, the board feels it is the practical solution for meeting our collection goals.

Patrons were asked how they learn of announcements and events at the library and they replied:

  1. Library newsletter and emails
  2. Walpole Clarion
  3. Library website
  4. Sandwich board outside the library
  5. Library staff

Patrons feel the following are the strengths of our library:

  1. The staff 
  2. Children’s programming
  3. Large number of books
  4. Lovely space
  5. Customer services
  6. Inter-Library Loan
  7. Safe and inclusive
  8. Great for all ages

After looking at the survey results, it was decided that the 5-year planning should address:

  1. More resources for students and families
  2. More programs
  3. Opportunities for volunteers to participate in the library
  4. Increased resources for seniors
  5. Promotion of community partnerships

It was also decided that the library needs to do more self-promotion.  It was clear from the survey that many people are not aware of many services the library and its staff already provide.  

Next step is to set a time to do the long-range planning, which will include the entire board and some staff members.

Old Home Days

The musician is scheduled for the afternoon program at the library.  The parade was discussed. The staff felt that the idea proposed at last month’s board meeting focused too much on children;  the theme should include both adults and children.  The new and final idea was presented and Jane invited board members to participate, either by marching and/or doing the needed artwork. 

Bill presented his idea for the bookmark and asked for board input.  After a short discussion, decisions were made and Bill said he would take care of getting them made. 

Operations

Porch Lights:  Jane reported that Houghton came and adjusted the new lighting;  neighbors are satisfied with the adjustment.

State Budget:  Jane stated that monies are still available for libraries, so none of the services, ILL, Libby, and talking books, are threatened at this time. She has heard nothing new about the progress with the state budget but will keep the board informed of any news from Concord.

Circulation:  Libby and Hoopla continue to be very popular services, with Hoopla the most widely used.  Sarah asked Jane to explain the differences between the two.  Hoopla does not necessarily have all the latest best sellers that Libby does and it never requires a hold.  Holds on books in Libby can last several weeks.  Hoopla also has audio books (as does Libby) and videos.

Printer Problems:  Jane said Sarah’s husband came to the library to try to solve the printer problem but was unable to do so. Jane has been in contact with Consolidated again, and is waiting to hear when they can come to the library. Bjorn will meet with them when they come.

Buildings and Grounds:  Jane reported that the bark on one side of the new tree was scraped by machinery being used for roof repair next door. 

Friends of the Library:  The Friends have told Jane they want to give more money to the library.  Jane suggested the money be used for programming because she is unsure if grant money will be available for that.  The Friends also mentioned paying for newspapers and magazines.

Adjournment:  With no further business to discuss, Gail made a motion to adjourn;  Erin seconded. Amy adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m.

The next meeting will be June 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Main Library.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jean Kobeski, Recording Secretary

** These minutes are in draft form until approved at the June 10, 2025 meeting.

Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 5/13/25

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Walpole Planning Board Minutes

May 13, 2025

Town Hall

7 pm 

Roll Call: Board members Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom, Clerk Jason Perron, Jeff Harrington, Joanna Andros. Absent Board members Trevor MacLachlan and Select Board Representative Steve Dalessio. Alternates: Travis Adams, Bill Carmody.

Call to Order: Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7 pm.

Minutes: Review minutes of April 2025. On page 2, section on adjournment Ms. Andros corrected the word “passes” to “passed.”  Mr. Harrington made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Perron seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

Old Business:

Site Plan: Public Hearing: 1,400 square-foot Domino’s Restaurant, 504 Main Street, & Red Barn Lane, Tax Map 12, Lot 13-3 Unit 2 A, Commercial District. Agent Chad Branon Fieldstone Land Consultants, Applicant and owner is Acorn to Sky Investments LLC in Meriden, NH.

John Noonan, project manager for Fieldstone Land Consultants, presented the proposal and announced the answer to two previous questions the board had. There will be no seating in the building. The business is for take-out only. Customers may go in the building for pick up. And yes there will be delivery.

Mr. Noonan continued that this is a hearing for a Domino Pizza on land that is a condo lot. It is Tax Map 12, Lot 13-3, 2A and shares an access entrance road with Dollar General off of Red Barn Lane and abuts Tractor Supply to the north. This plat supersedes a recorded plat that the Planning Board did not approve. That plat was filed with the Cheshire County Registry of Deeds in Keene in April 2024.

The plan presented included revised elevations. The color of the siding of the building is castle stone or beige with white trim and a black asphalt roof. It is a design that will fit well in the community, Mr. Noonan said. It has a gable roof in the center. The entrance to the building is at the end of shared driveway with Dollar General and then goes around to the back of the building to the take-out window and comes around in the front of the building to exit. The remaining land is convertible land, which means that it may have another business on it, wetlands and a pond. Operation hours will be 11 am to 8 pm.

Mr. Noonan pointed out a couple of sites where there is drainage, one in the top right-hand corner of the lot and one near Red Barn Lane. Lighting is mounted on two poles and there is lighting on the building. Landscaping will consist of trees and shrubs. He mentioned a few red maples, Ms. Kim lilacs, hydrangeas and he pointed out the location of the enclosed dumpster, which also will be surrounded by shrubs. The electrical box will also have shrubs surrounding it. The entire project will connect with town water and sewer on Red Barn Lane. It was suggested that Mr. Noonan contact Walpole Fire Chief Mark Houghton to get approval on fire safety. 

Mr. Miller asked if there were any other questions. Being none he closed the public hearing at 7:15 pm. The Board had no more questions. Mr. Harrington made a motion to approve the site plan as presented and Mr. Perron seconded the motion. Mr. Miller thanked the owner, Bobby Oakes, for working with the Board to sort out the “condo” problem.

There were a few Walpole residents at the meeting and Chris Burchstead raised her hand and asked when they were going to have their input at the meeting. The time for them to speak up was when Mr. Miller asked if there were any other questions. The gist of their concern was another drive-up business and more traffic. Mr. Miller point out that this is in the commercial district and the Board cannot determine which businesses can or cannot locate in it. As long as a business follows the site plan the Board cannot legally oppose the project. Mr. Perron reminded them that a couple of years ago that there was an article on the warrant to ban formula businesses of which Domino’s Pizza is one. That article was turned down by residents. Holly Gowdy, who has land that abuts land on which the Domino Pizza will be built, was there to complain about the traffic on that section of Route 12. She said trailer trucks go 60 miles per hour down that stretch of road. It is dangerous and she fears there will be a fatal accident. She thinks there should be more of a police presence on that portion of Route 12.  Select Board member Carolyn Vose advised anyone who has a complaint should call the police department, not 911, but the regular police department number. 

Lot Line Adjustment: Public Hearing, Nathan Bisson and Allegra Pickering, 310 Main Street: Tax Map 24, Lot 13-14, 14-1 and 15. Residential A and Commercial District. Swap land between Doug Palmer and Bisson/Pickering.  0.13 acres from Palmer to Bisson/Pickering for front lawn. 0.14 acres on Main Street from Bisson/Pickering to Palmer of Old Hewitt Barn Properties. Purchase from BNB Realty to Bisson/Pickering 0.04 acres. Total acreage of Bisson/Pickering now 8.66 acres, formerly 8.4 acres.

This lot line adjustment is a swapping of small parcels of land mainly to straighten out boundary lines. There was a small adjustment to the plat that Surveyor Joe DiBernardo presented. It regards fencing that BNB put up on the western boundary for its preschool. That was readjusted to 38 square feet being annexed to BNB property. With the lot line adjustment Bisson/Pickering get a new front lawn. The final tally is .52 acres after adjustment for BNB; 1.5 acres for Hewitt Barn; and a final 8.66 acres for Bisson/Pickering.

Mr. Marcom made a motion to approve the lot line adjustment as presented. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

Zoning Ordinances: The changes to Walpole Zoning Ordinances that were approved in March have been reorganized into a new booklet that will soon be available. Southwest Regional Planning Commission was in charge of the work. The booklet will soon be copied and distributed.

Adjournment: Mr. Perron made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Harrington seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. The time was 7:45 pm.

These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the June 10, 2025 Planning Board meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

WPB Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 5/14/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 14, 2025

Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry

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

Selectboard Absent: Steven Dalessio, Chair

CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,993.80 dated 5/16/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,364.23.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 8, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 8, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 8, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 8, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

Committee Reports

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

  • Police Building Committee April 21, 20205

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-15, Map and Lot# 003-067-003: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-15 for Map and Lot # 003-067-003 to construct a 48’ x 30’ attached garage and in-law suite. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the building permit was approved.

Old Business

Walpole Fire District Letter: The Selectboard needs to sign the letter approving Steve Horton to be the Owners’ Representative for the Walpole Fire Department construction.  Ms. Vose moved to approve Mr. Horton as Owner’s Representative for the Fire Department construction, and to sign the letter.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the letter was signed.

The purpose of this letter is to allow Mr. Horton to work with USDA on the grant.  It is hoped there will be good communications between the Selectboard and the Fire Department as the project proceeds.  A Memo of Understanding should be created to ensure nothing falls through the cracks on this important project with responsibilities divided between the Town and Fire Department.

Pool Shade Fencing: Ms. Vose moved to approve $2,250 from the  Recreation Revolving Fund to build 49’ of 6’ privacy fence for the new Pool Shade Structure, and to sign Purchase Order # 204598 for Cheshire Fence Company to install the fence.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

New Business

Burdick’s Restaurant – Bastille Day and Oktoberfest:  Ms. Vose moved to approve Burdick’s Restaurant having a tent for Bastille Day on Friday, July 11, 2025, and Oktoberfest on September 26th and 27th in the parking lot in front of the restaurant, and to permit alcohol consumption in the tent.  Both events will start at 11:00 AM and end by 9:00 PM.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Support for Liquor License: Ms. Vose moved to endorse 166 Prospect Hill Road, LLC DBA Watkins Inn & Tavern in their request to obtain a liquor license.  They are permitted to serve alcoholic beverages outside on the covered and uncovered porches.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the letter was signed. 

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:45 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:04 PM.

ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note:  These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the May 22, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – 5/5/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Conservation Commission

May 5, 2025

Members Present: Nicole Adams, Wendy Grossman, Paul Happ, France Menk, Peter Palmiotto (Cochair and Facilitator), John Peska (Cochair); Cheryl Mayberry (Selectboard)

Alternates Present: Tom Beaudry

Members Absent:  Lew Shelley

Call to Order: Peter called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall. 

Seating of Alternatives: None needed

Review and Approval of Minutes

John moved to accept April 7, 2025 minutes as written.  France seconded and all voted in favor. The minutes were approved.

Public Business

Financial Report: 

  • Conservation $280,663.74
  • Forestry $52,368.91
  • Mason Forest Expendable $525,816.29
  • Mason Forest Nonexpendable $23,387.78

Correspondence: None 

New Business

Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund Grants: NH DES has $7,000,000 available for grants for aquatic resource mitigation.  $1,044,000 is available in our region.  Erosion control is especially needed above the dam in North Walpole, where prior efforts have not been fully successful.  Currently the dam is used to control the flow of the river to decrease erosion.  Other sites were also discussed.  Cheryl is willing to write the pre-application, which is due May 31st, so get possible project ideas to her as soon as possible.  If NH DES selects a project to apply, the full grant application is due in the fall.  

Old Business

Forest for the Birds Contract: The next step is to see if the Hooper Board wants to share the contract cost.  There was a discussion of the long-term benefits of this study, which is to use bird count and the varieties to score an area of forest.  The information can then be used to recommend how to enhance the forest in the future.  It was noted that there are observation points on the Skofield property which is owned outright by the Monadnock Conservancy.  Hooper Board is interested and Nicole will ask them about financially supporting the project.  With observation points on Monadnock Conservancy land, Chris Liazos will need to contact them for permission and to see if they want to help with the project cost. 

John moved that the Conservation Commission agree to the Bird Count proposal that the Commission will fund up to half the project cost.  The project is not to exceed $1,500.00, and if it does it requires permission from the Walpole Conservation Commission before continuing. In addition, permission must be obtained from the Monadnock Conservancy regarding the Skofield property they now own, and they should be asked if they are interested in contributing to the project.  All this is pending agreement from the Hooper Board. Paul seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Gateway and Hooper Invasives: The proposal from Longview to treat invasives at the Gateway for $1,800 was discussed.  The area would be expanded from the previous treatment two years ago. The chemicals used by Longview cause less damage than other herbicides.  The treatment will not harm the corn in lower field (the farmer agrees).  Nicole moved to approve the contract and treatment can proceed after July 1st for a cost of $1,800.  John seconded and the motion carried.  Paul and France abstained. Peter signed the contract.

Old Home Days – Planning: There will be two tables:  

  • The Conservation Commission will have the Fish and Game Officer.  There will be maps of Conservation property and charts of invasives (Wendy has the invasives chart).  There is a very big wooden sign for the Conservation Commission in the tool shed that might be of use.  Wendy will have either GEM or Staples laminate the invasives poster, and it will be put up at the Recycling Center after Old Home Days.  Chris Liazos will lead a birding walk around town after the parade on Saturday.
  • The Trail Committee will have trail maps.  The Committee would like to print their name on a tablecloth.  France will get the cost from GEM.  They will have two special events on Sunday at the Gateway.  First Sharon will lead a birding walk at 7:00.  They would like to create a new trail about a quarter mile long along the berm overlooking the river and then wrapping back around the field.  They’ll lead walks there on Sunday morning. 

Town Hazard Mitigation Plan: The plan has been revised.  They were pleased that they received a lot of public input.  The plan will be on the Town website May 15th for two weeks for public review.  One change was that Reservoir Dam is now ranked higher than it was.  In addition to having the plan for safety reasons, it will help us get grants to address the issues – the Town is already working on these issues, and the public is involved.

Response to MCA Request: Since the hiker fell the Commission has been in communication with Jeff, the group leader, and encouraging them to close the loop with North Walpole and to plan for rescues.  This communication will continue to work with and encourage them.

Trail Committee

Updates: HOT (Help Our Trails) Day was moved from May 3rd to the 17th at the last meeting.  They are currently planning projects for the day and getting organized. There was a review of Mill Pond trails.  Some of the needed work can be done on HOT Day, but some tasks will have to be done at other times. After an inventory of the tool shed, it was recommended they purchase two pulaskis and a rogue hoe for about $275.  Wendy made a motion to purchase the two pulaskis and a rogue hoe for a total price not to exceed $275.  Paul seconded and the motion passed.  Wendy will purchase the tools and submit receipts to Rich for reimbursement.

The Green Mountain Club will be coming to review the Academy Ravine trail and recommend what additional work is needed.

Rail Trail Brush Hogging: the draft permit application is with the state.  They responded that there needs to be a $1,000 bond and they provided typical language.  The Town Attorney needs to be review it before the Selectboard approves.  It was also noted that the Town must be added to the contractor’s “additional insured” for the duration of the project.

Other Business

Dam Updates: All the permits are filed for Reservoir Dam, and Fuss & O’Neill have had all the information requested for about a week.

Hooper Institute Board Update: The Board meets tomorrow night.  As discussed earlier, the Bird Count is of interest, and the lesson plans might be particularly helpful to the new Executive Director while getting up to speed.

2023 Rail Trail Grant Questions: Cheryl is answering questions for the Town audit of 2023.  The Commission was able to answer all the questions asked by the auditor about the 2023 Rail Trail grant and associated funding.  

Agenda – Next Meeting June 2, 2025

  • Old Home Days

Adjournment: Peter declared the meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the June 2, 2025 Conservation Commission meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 5/8/25

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Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 8, 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: Holly Gowdy

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

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

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

The meeting was reconvened at 6:46 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.

Old Business

Deeds for Sealed Bid Properties: Quitclaim Deeds, and Agreements and Deposit Receipts are to be signed for each property.

Ms. Mayberry moved the Chair to sign the Sales  Agreement and Deposit Receipt for Map and Lot # 014-005-000.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the Sales Agreement and Deposit Receipt.

Ms. Vose moved to sign the Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 014-005-000, at 522 Whitcomb Road, Walpole, NH.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, signed and notarized.

Ms. Mayberry moved the Chair to sign the Sales  Agreement and Deposit Receipt for Map and Lot # 028-105-000.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the Sales Agreement and Deposit Receipt.

Ms. Vose moved to sign the Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 028-105-000, at 11 Merchant Street, North Walpole, NH.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, signed and notarized.

Ms. Mayberry moved the Chair to sign the Sales  Agreement and Deposit Receipt for Map and Lot # 028-120-000.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the Sales Agreement and Deposit Receipt.

Ms. Vose moved to sign the Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 028-120-000, at 27 Center Street, North Walpole, NH.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, signed and notarized.

Mrs. Gowdy left the meeting.

Pool Shade: We have contracts from Bensonwood & EE Houghton.  Funding will come from the Recreation Revolving Fund which currently has $66,890.27.

Ms. Vose moved to approve payment from The Recreation Revolving Fund totaling $29,100, which includes the concrete foundation (EE Houghton) and the timber frame shade structure (Bensonwood).  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Vose moved to approve Purchase Order # 204594 for $21,700 to purchase a 30’ x 12’ timber frame shade structure from Bensonwood. This purchase includes materials and construction, and the funds will come from the Recreation Revolving Fund.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  The Purchase Order was signed.

Ms. Vose moved to approve Purchase Order # 204595 for $7,400 to purchase the foundation for a 30’ x 12’ timber frame shade structure.  This purchase includes materials and construction, and the funds will come from the Recreation Revolving Fund.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  The Purchase Order was signed.

Ms. Vose moved to accept Proposal # 20255186 for $7,400 from EE Houghton for the foundation for the shade structure at the Town Pool.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was accepted.

Old Home Days Request: By consensus the Rec Department may have use of the Town Pool for free swimming during Old Home Days.  The Pool is traditionally open for free swimming Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Old Home Days.  There will be paid lifeguards the whole time the pool is open.

Walpole Fire District Letter: There was a discussion of the letter for the Project Manager to represent the Town.  Clarification of the duties is needed.  He also needs to be bonded.  Mark Houghton was not available to clarify, but the Board will sign the letter as soon as it is clarified.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,060,364.38 dated 5/12/2025.  Seconded 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 $31,796.17 dated 5/9/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,107.18.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Building Permit

2025-14, Map and Lot# 005-066-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-14 for Map and Lot # 005-066-000 to construct a 20’ x 12’ prefab shed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 1, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 1, 2025.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 1, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 1, 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.

New Business

NH Floodplain Management Program: Ms. Vose moved to approve the NH Floodplain Management Program and for Mr. Dalessio to sign it.  This is the flood insurance program.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the program.

Savings Bank of Walpole 150th Anniversary Celebration:  The Savings Bank will host a celebration on July 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and invites everyone to games, entertainment and food, all free.  By consensus, the Selectboard congratulates the Savings Bank of Walpole on its achievement and agrees to have the Bank use the Common and the field behind St. John’s Church for the celebration.  The Bank requested that a Selectboard member read the proclamation.  Mr. Dalessio will be there.

Thank You Letter: A letter was received from CASA thanking the Town for its contribution.  CASA is Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.

Sympathy: The Board signed a sympathy card for the passing of an employee’s father.

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

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

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 5/1/25

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TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MAY 1, 2025

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: Sable Westover, Vicki Hurlburt, and Peggy Pschirrer (via phone)

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 wished to speak to the issue

Old Home Days – Street Party: Sable Westover and Vicki Hurlburt presented to the Selectboard an open container request for the Street Party/Dance being held on Friday night, 6/27/2025.  The dance runs from 5:00 – 11:00 PM in the Savings Bank of Walpole parking lot.  They requested that a portion of Westminster Street be closed for the dance.  Mr. Dalessio made a motion to lift the restriction on open containers from 5:00 – 11:00 PM in the parking lot and closed the section of Westminster Street from Jake’s to the phone building.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion passed.

There was also a discussion on how to handle trash for Old Home Days.  There will be trash barrels and recycling barrels around the Common and for Friday night at the SBW parking lot.  Mr. Nash will take the recycling to the Recycling Center, but Recycling will need to sort it. 

There are some changes/additions for this year: 

  • The fireworks on Friday night will be set off in the field on Old North Main and shot over the town.
  • The 5K race is moving to Sunday morning. 
  • There will be a hot dog eating contest on Saturday.

Ms. Westover and Ms. Hurlburt left the meeting.

HOOPER TRUSTREES

Mrs. Pschirrer was called on the phone.  Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:45 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry and in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:14 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees Non-Public session.

PAYROLL

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $34,610.85 dated 5/2/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,725.47.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a Payroll Register totaling $403.23 dated 5/2/2025 and a 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $60.29.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – April 24, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 24, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – April 24, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of April 24, 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:

  • Trustee of Trust Funds Meeting – April 23, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

WATER AND SEWER WARRANTS

Walpole Water Fees: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the warrant for Walpole Water Fees for $43,352.32.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Walpole Sewer Fees: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the warrant for Walpole Sewer Fees totaling $75,170.45.   Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

North Walpole Sewer Fees: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the warrant for North Walpole Sewer Fees for $57,149.34.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio requested that Mrs. Daigle run a delinquent report.

TIMBER YIELD TAXES ASSESSED AND WARRANTS – first two together; 3rd separate

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant on the following:

  • Op # 24-461-07, Map and Lot # 008-062-000 for $993.01
  • Op # 24-461-09, Map and Lot # 010-034-000 for $330.36. 

Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Op # 24-461-08, Map and Lot # 011-001-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $519.95.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMIT

2025-13, Map and Lot# 010-036-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-13 for Map and Lot # 010-036-000 to construct a 15’ x 15’ sunroom addition. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

TIMBER INTENTS

Map and Lot # 011-012-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lot #011-012-000, off Ramsey Hill Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS

SUP Application and Bond: Mr. Dalessio noted that the State sent instructions that the $1,000 bond must be paid.  The State provided wording for the bond.  Nicole Adams has permission to go ahead and prepare the necessary paperwork.  When the application is complete, the Selectboard will review the bond language.

Deed of Gift to the Historical Society: Ledger books from the Town Hall basement vault were donated to the Historical Society.  They are being reconditioned.  The Chair needs to sign two copies of the form.   Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Chair signing two copies of the form.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS

Municipal Work Zone Agreement: There is an agreement from NH DOT for the Rt. 12 repaving project in North Walpole.   Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the agreement for State project 43911, Project X-A005(540) and for the Chair to sign it.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the agreement was accepted and signed by Mr. Dalessio.  

NH DOT Crosswalk Maintenance Responsibilities Form: The form relates to the Russell Street sidewalk and the repaving project.  The Town will be responsible for maintaining the sidewalk.  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the form and for the Chair to sign it.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the form was accepted and signed by Mr. Dalessio. 

New England Power Asset Report Request Letter: The letter requesting updated asset information for New England Power which is to be sent to Avitar.  Ms. Mayberry moved to sign the letter.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the letter was signed.

SWRPC Bylaws Draft Update:   SWRPC is requesting comments on the draft before the new bylaws are accepted at their Annual Meeting.  Ms. Mayberry will summarize all Walpole’s comments at the meeting next week.

Site Plan Public Hearing: As an Abutter, the Town received notice of a Site Plan Public Hearing for a Domino’s Restaurant off Red Barn Lane.  The hearing is on 5/13/2025 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall.

Takodah YMCA Thank You Letter:  A thank you letter was received from Camp Takodah for a donation from the Town.

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 7:38 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:58 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 7:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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