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Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 1/8/26

TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA

January 8, 2026

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONTRACT – TOWN OF WALPOLE

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

  • Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $204,608.82 for checks issued 1/13/2026

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Register totaling $37,962.14 dated 1/09/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,701.51

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • Selectboard Meeting– December 28, 2025 (corrected)
  • Selectboard Meeting – December 31, 2025
  • Selectboard Non-Public Session – December 31, 2025

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Trail Committee Meeting – December 10, 2025

ABATEMENTS

  • Map and Lot# 017-006-000

SUPPLEMTAL TAX WARRANT

  • Map and Lot# 017-006-000

VETERANS CREDIT

  • Map and Lot# 016-013-000
  • Map and Lot# 014-008-000

TIMBER INTENTS

  • Map and Lot# 010-034-000

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage, Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant

  • Updated Town Hall Air Cooling System Quote
  • Fanny Mason Timber Cut Contract
  • Hazardous Waste Collection Commitment Letter
  • School Withdrawal Meeting Start Time

NEW BUSINESS

  • NH Recycles Materials Management Contract
  • Cheshire County and Commissioners Meeting with Selectboard
  • SWRPC Selectboard Roundtable Meetings
  • Ruggerio Processing Facility Public Hearing
  • Selectboard Report for the 2025 Town Report

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

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

  • Hooper Trustees Meeting – December 18, 2025

HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS

HOOPER TRUSTEES NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 12/18/25

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 18, 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: Paul Looney and Peggy Pschirrer

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 7:02 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Old Business

CPCNH Rate Update: Mr. Looney explained that CPCNH has a rate of $0.146 for February to July 2026. CPCNH made some serious mistakes last year and now they are doing OK, but they have cash flow issues.  They need to buy power now, but they don’t get paid for that power until March.  A higher rate is necessary to get CPCNH back on track financially. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) did not allow Liberty Utilities to recover losses with higher rates. No one knows why this was not allowed.  Liberty goes to the PUC tomorrow. The new Liberty rates for next year will be announced after the meeting.  Walpole electricity users have the option to go back to Liberty if the rates are better.  Mr. Looney recommended that he write an article for the Clarion to explain that people can go to another power producer.  Unfortunately, there are not many power producers that will work with Liberty.  Mr. Looney needs the most recent bills for all Town departments to recommend the best course of action.   Ms. Mayberry will gather and send the Liberty Utility invoices to Mr. Looney 

Solar Energy System at the Recycling Center – Federal Reimbursement: Mr. Looney discussed the delay.  Mr. Kimball has been calling the IRS and is on hold for 4 – 6 hours. There is no one working in the IRS to address issues.   The Selectboard needs to make it clear to the public and in financial records that the Town has done everything it could do. However, it is unknown when the reimbursement money will be available.

Mr. Looney and Mrs. Pschirrer left the meeting.

2026 Budget Hearing Date: The previously announced date of February 12, 2026, was reconsidered and changed to February 5, 2026, with a snow date of 2/12/2026.

2025 Tax Rate Update: Ms. Mayberry announced that the Town’s MS-535 form from the auditors had been uploaded to the tax portal.  Ms. Mayberry said the Town is waiting on North Walpole Village’s MS-535 form to be processed by the DRA. It appeared their MS-535 was uploaded this evening.  When a preliminary rate is issued, the Town will need to provide the overlay amount for future abatements.  Ms. Mayberry moved to use the same rate of $60,000 that was used last year.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, an overlay of $60,000 was approved.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,819.38 dated 12/19/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,474.13.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – December 11, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 11, 2025. Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – December 11. 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of December 11, 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.

Timber Intents

Map and Lots # 007-005-000, 007-006-000 and 007-007-000: These lots are in the Fanny Mason conservation parcels owned by the Town.  The timber tax has been waived.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Timber Intent for Map and Lots #007-005-000, 007-006-000 and 007-007-000near the rest area on Route 12.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.  

Building Permit

2025-42, Map and Lot# 004-035-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-42 for Map and Lot # 004-035-001 to construct a 10’ x10’ gazebo.   Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the building permit was approved and signed.

New Business

Cemetery Trustees Encumbrance Request: The Cemetery Trustees would like to encumber the amount of $4,190.00 from the 2025 Cemetery budget, appropriated from the unspent budget lines for trees, headstone repairs, training, seminars, mileage and general supplies.  The request was declined by the Selectboard because there must be contracts or quotes and purchase orders associated with the funds to be encumbered for work to be completed in early 2026. Ms. Mayberry will contact Mr. Woodward.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program: Ms. Mayberry stated that continuing with the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program in Keene will cost $5,215.56 for twelve collection days in 2026 and 2027.  Ms. Vose will discuss the collection program with Ms. Hakey.  If the Town participates in the program, the collection dates should be well advertised so that citizens take advantage of it.  The decision regarding the expense will be made at the first meeting in January.

School District Payment Schedule and Tax Amounts: For the 2025-26 school year, the Town’s payments to FMRSD were $804,108.98 per month from July to December 2025. The amount will change to $583,655.19 per month from January to June 2026.  Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the payment schedule. 

Donation Request to Whitcomb Park: The Joshua Druke Foundation would like to donate a replacement bulletin board to Whitcomb Park. Ms. Vose moved to accept the donation and thanked the donors.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed.  The Selectboard would like to thank the Joshua Druke Foundation for their generous donation.

Restaurant at Burdicks and Walpole Grocery Open Container Requests for 2026 Events: Luca Paris would like to continue with the traditional Bastille Day (July 10-11, 2026) and Oktoberfest (September 25-26, 2026). Mr. Paris would like to add Calen DiMaggio event (May 15-16, 2026).  Calen DiMaggio is an Italian festival of spring.  All three events will be focused around the 20’ x 40’ tent in the parking lot at 47 Main Street.  For each event, setup will be Friday with food and beverages on Saturday.  Mr. Paris requested written permission for the events.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the three events with open containers permitted in the tent and parking area at 47 Main Street.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the events were approved.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:56 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:03 PM.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(c) at 8:03 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:38 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 8:38 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 12/31/25

TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA

December 31, 2025

at 10:00 AM in the Town Hall


SELECTBOARD MEETING

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Register totaling $37,445.50 dated 1/2/2026 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,481.15

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • Asset Management Plan (AMP) Grant Hearing – December 18, 2025
  • USDA Grant for Walpole Fire Station Expansion Hearing – December 18, 2025
  • Community Facilities Grant Agreement MoU Hearing – December 18, 2025
  • Selectboard Meeting – December 18, 2025
  • Selectboard Non-Public Session – December 18, 2025
  • Special Selectboard Meeting – December 28, 2025

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Planning Board Meeting Minutes – December 9, 2025

TIMBER INTENTS

  • Map 7 Lots 6 and 8
  • Map 9 Lots 29 and 30

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Town Hall Generator, Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage, Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant

  • Cemetery Trustees Encumbrance Request

NEW BUSINESS

  • Town Hall Heat Pump Water Heater Quote
  • Town Hall Generator Installation Quote
  • 2025 Municipal Assessment Data Certificate
  • Drummond Woodsum Rate Structure Notice
  • US Conference of Mayors Survey
  • Town Hall Use on Voting Day
  • Thank You Cards

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

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 12/11/25

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 11, 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

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:35 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $81,131.05 dated 12/15/2025 including $24,050 payment to Pelow and Sons for paving. Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $43,365.03 dated 12/02/2025 for payments to Health Trust for the December billing. Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $804,108.98 dated 11/25/2025 for payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District December billing. Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $100,000.00 for the Village of North Walpole dated 12/15/2025 and $369,000.00 for the Walpole Fire District dated 12/16/2025.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Accounts Payable was approved. 

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $34,242.29 dated 12/12/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,729.39.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – December 3, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 3, 2025. Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – December 3, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of December 3, 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.

Committee Reports

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

  • Conservation Commission Meeting – December 1, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Property Tax Refunds

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 024-019-000 of $2,612.50 for a double property tax payment during a home ownership transfer.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

ARPA Grant Agreement for Reservoir Dam Project: Mr. Dalessio explained this is an amendment to the grant because of the change in plans.  Before signing the amendment, the Selectboard needed to talk to Fuss & O’Neill to confirm the details.  Ms. Mayberry moved that the Chair sign the ARPA Grant Agreement amendment.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed and Mr. Dalessio signed the amendment.

Department Budget Meeting: The Department Budget Meeting will be on Friday, December 12th. Three people will not be able to attend.  Meals were planned and the schedule reviewed.

Asset Management Plan (AMP) Public Hearing: This public hearing has been posted for Thursday, 12/18/2025 at 5:30 in the Town Hall.  The grant needs to be closed.

Fire Station USDA Grant Agreement and MOU Hearing: This public hearing has been posted for Thursday 12/18/2025 at 6:30. There are two different documents and two different hearings. 

New Business

MetLife Termination Letter: Walpole will cease using MetLife vendor services as of 12/31/2025 in preparation for switching to Reliance Standard. Ms. Mayberry moved the Chair sign the letter notifying MetLife Walpole will cease using their services on 12/31/2025.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed and Mr. Dalessio signed the letter.

Reliance Standard, W-2 Service Agreement: The new insurance group will create W-2s for employees receiving benefits.  Payments are made directly to the employee.   Ms. Mayberry moved to have the Chair sign the agreement so Reliance Standard can prepare W-2s on benefits paid to employees.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion carried, and Mr. Dalessio signed the agreement.

NHRS User Access Forms: Ms. Mayberry explained that Town must change users.  Ms. Mayberry moved to have Chair sign NHRS User Access Forms.  The first removes Mr. Kreissle as a user and the second adds Ms. Mayberry.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and Mr. Dalessio signed the forms.

Scheduling: There are two items.  First, the date of the Budget Hearing will be February 12, 2026, with a snow date of 2/13/2026.  Second, the Town Offices will close on December 24, 2025, at noon.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) at 7:03 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:22 PM.

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

Note of Gratitude: Mr. Dalessio thanked the Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS for a recent search and rescue in Drewsville.  They all did a great job!

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the December 18, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 12/18/25

TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA

December 18, 2025

1st Hearing Starts at 5:30 PM in the Town Hall

ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN (AMP) GRANT HEARING

WALPOLE FIRE STATION EXPANSION PROJECT HEARINGS

  • USDA Grant Agreement Forms
  • Community Facilities Grant Agreement – MOU

SELECTBOARD MEETING

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Town Hall Generator, Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage, Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant

  • CPCNH Rate Update
  • Solar Energy System at Recycling Center – Federal Reimbursement
  • 2026 Budget Hearing Date

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS

  • Total Monies Spent on Hooper Renovation Project

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

  • Hooper Trustees Meeting – December 3, 2025

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

SELECTBOARD MEETING – Continued

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Register totaling $33,819.38 dated 12/19/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,474.13

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • Selectboard Meeting – December 11, 2025
  • Selectboard Non-Public Session – December 11, 2025

TIMBER INTENTS

  • Map 7 Lots 5, 6 and 7

BUILDING PERMIT

  • 2025-42, Map and Lot# 004-035-001

NEW BUSINESS

  • Cemetery Trustees Encumbrance Request
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
  • School District Payment Schedule and Tax Amounts
  • Donation Request to Whitcomb Rec. Park
  • Restaurant at Burdicks/Walpole Grocery Open Container Requests for 2026 Events

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

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 12/3/25

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

December 3, 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: Chas Street; Steve Varone, Treasurer

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:36 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Property Abatement Appeal

Mr. Chas Street requested that the Selectboard approve the revised assessment that he and Avitar agreed upon for 2023.  Ms. Mayberry moved to have the Chair sign the assessment at 11 Main for $1,062,000 for 2023.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed and Mr. Dalessio signed the settlement agreement for 2023.  

There is a question on the assessment for 2024 and 2025.  Mrs. Downing will check with Atty. Hockensmith about how to interpret the RSAs.

Mr. Street left the meeting.

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 7:14 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:07 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.

Mr. Varone left the meeting during the Non-Public session.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $40,770.81 dated 12/5/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,554.44.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – November 26, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 26,2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – November 26, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of November 26, 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 reports:

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – October 15, 2025
  • Trail Committee Meeting – November 12, 2025
  • Supervisors of the Checklist Meeting – November 25, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

Municipal Work Zone Agreement: The 2026 Route 12 paving project (Project #43910) was discussed last week.  There was an agreement form to be signed by the Chair.  Ms. Mayberry moved that the Selectboard Chair sign the form.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.  

Amendment #1 to ARPA Grant for Reservoir Dam: The form needs to be signed by the Chair.  Additional information is needed before this is approved.  This time will be on next week’s agenda.

Pearl Street Repair Work: This item was brought forward from last week.  Ms. Mayberry explained that the Highway Department fixed the holes in the paving on Pearl Street.  As far the Selectboard knows, there has been no ownership change for the end section of Pearl Street to the Town.  Historically there was an easement for sewer lines, and it was paved when lines were put in.  The Highway Department has always repaired it as necessary even though the Town does not own the road because plow trucks use it as a turnaround.  To clear up the issues, North Walpole needs to take the property then the Town can take care of the road.

New Business

Cheshire County 2026 Budget: Cheshire County’s 2026 budget is $32,430,267 which is a 7.79% increase over 2025.  Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the County budget.

Asset Management Plan (AMP) Public Hearing: The public hearing will be held December 18th at 5:30 PM in the Town Hall.

Notice of Activity and Use Restriction (AUR): Ms. Vose moved to have the Selectboard Chair sign the Notice of Activity and Use Restriction (AUR).  It will be recorded.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was accepted, and Mr. Dalessio signed the AUR.

Accounts Payable Schedule: Accounts payable will be run for 12/11/2025.  There is no Selectboard meeting during the week of 12/22/2025.  By consensus Mrs. Downing will approve accounts payable that week.

DRA Portal: Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Varone need access to the portal.  Ms. Vose moved to approve the letter to Jamie Dow requesting that Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Varone be given access to the DRA Portal effective 12/1/2025.  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 8:27 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:37 PM.

Adjournment:  Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the December 11, 2026 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 12/11/25

TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA

December 11, 2025

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall


SELECTBOARD MEETEING

CPCNH RATES

SOLAR SYSTEM AT RECYCLING CENTER

EV STATIONS AT NEW PARKING LOT

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

  • Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $81,131.05 for checks issued 12/15/2025

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Register totaling $34,242.29 dated 12/12/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,729.39

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • Selectboard Meeting – December 3, 2025
  • Selectboard Non-Public Session – December 3, 2025

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Conservation Commission Meeting – December 1, 2025

REFUNDS

  • Map and Lot# 024-019-000

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Town Hall Generator, Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage, Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant

  • ARPA Grant Agreement for Reservoir Dam Project
  • Department Budget Meeting
  • Asset Management Plan (AMP) Public Hearing
  • Fire Station USDA Grant Agreement and MOU Hearing

NEW BUSINESS

  • MetLife Termination Letter
  • Reliance Standard, W-2 Service Agreement
  • NHRS User Access Forms

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

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 11/26/25

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

November 26, 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: Justin Cassarino, Principal of Walpole Schools

Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 8:30 AM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Walpole Schools Update from Justin Cassarino

Mr. Cassarino updated the Selectboard on the Walpole Schools.  Hooper Institute participation within the schools by Greta Drager and George Gowdy is wonderful. The depth of education is so much more than would be possible without them.  Walpole Schools are looking for safety grants for door improvements.  The school year is going well, and previous interventions are now paying off.  This year’s kindergarten is the first year of students born during COVID.  Additional teachers and smaller classes are needed to help these students settle in and grow.  The school is working on the budget for next year.

Mr. Cassarino left the meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,365.92 dated 11/28/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,296.44.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – November 19, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 19, 2025. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – November 19, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of November 19, 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 reports:

  • Cemetery Trustees Meeting – October 24, 2025
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – November 19, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-38, Map and Lot# 025-030-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-38 for Map and Lot # 025-030-000 to construct a 180 sq. ft. round tent platform.  The applicants are now the owners of the property per the Probate Court.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-41, Map and Lot# 021-002-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-41 for Map and Lot # 021-002-000 to construct a 768 sq. ft. deck.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Pearl Street Repair Work: No additional information received. This item will be discussed next week.

New Business

Road Agent Authorization Letter: The Road Agent, Mike Symonds, needs to register a new dump trailer for the Town.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the letter to authorizing Michael Symonds, Road Agent, to register the dump trailer for Walpole.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Reliance Standard Preliminary Application: The application is for Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurance starting 1/1/2026.  Ms. Mayberry moved to have the Chair sign the application for group insurance.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Brush Removal at Whitcomb Recreation Park: Mr. Wilkes would like to encumber funds from the part-time employee budget line for 2025 to be used to complete and bill for brush removal at the Rec Park in early 2026.  Kelly Lawn Care has provided an estimate of $2,100.  The work is expected to be completed in three days by two people.  Disposal will be on site.  Ms. Vose moved to approve Purchase Order #457311for $2,100 to have Kelly Lawn Care remove brush at Whitcomb park.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed.

FMRSD Warrant Articles Reimbursement: FMRSD is seeking a reimbursement for FMRSD Warrant Articles 5 from 2025 and 7 from 2023. In October, FMRSD requested to withdraw money from a capital reserve fund.  The Selectboard acknowledges that the request was made and it will be forward to the Trustees of Trust Funds.  The Selectboard assumes the school district has made the appropriate deposits and the funds are available to withdraw.

Route 12 Paving Project for 2026: NHDOT will be paving Route 12 from the center of East Westmoreland north to the junction of Main Street in Walpole.  Ms. Mayberry commented that the NHDOT is now keeping good roads good.

Meeting Schedule: Next week the Selectboard will meet on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM in the Selectboard office.  The Board will meet Thursday, December 11th and Thursday, December 18th.  The Select board will not meet Christmas week.  The last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, December 31st at 8:30 AM. 

School Budget: Mr. Dalessio summarized the FMRSD budget process for next year. 

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 9:30 AM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 9:51 AM.

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 9:51 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the December 3, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 12/3/25

TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA

December 3, 2025

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall

SELECTBOARD MEETING

PROPERTY ABATEMENT APPEAL

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Register totaling $40,770.81 dated 11/28/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $8,554.44

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • Selectboard Meeting – November 26, 2025
  • Selectboard Non-Public Session – November 26, 2025

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – October 15, 2025
  • Trail Committee Meeting – November 12, 2025
  • Supervisors of the Checklist Meeting – November 25, 2025

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Town Hall Generator, Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage

  • Amendment #1 to ARPA Grant for Reservoir Dam
  • Pearl Street Repair Work

NEW BUSINESS

  • Cheshire County 2026 Budget
  • Asset Management Plan (AMP) Public Hearing
  • Notice of Activity and Use Restriction (AUR)
  • Rt. 12 Paving Project in 2026

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

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

  • Hooper Trustees Meeting – November 19, 2025

HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS

  • Andrew Dey Consulting Invoice
  • Total Monies Spent for Hooper Renovation Project

HOOPER TRUSTEES NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**

Selectboard Meeting Agenda – 11/26/25

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA 

November 26, 2025

SELECTBOARD MEETING

JUSTIN CASSARINO RE: WALPOLE SCHOOLS UPDATE

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Register totaling $33,365.92 dated 11/28/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,296.44

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • Selectboard Meeting – November 19, 2025
  • Selectboard Non-Public Session – November 19, 2025

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Cemetery Trustees Meeting – October 24, 2025
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – November 19, 2025

BUILDING PERMITS

  • 2025-38, Map and Lot# 025-030-000

OLD BUSINESS

Pending Further Actions: Town Hall Generator, Old North Main and High Streets Bridges/Culverts, School and Union Street Drainage, Reservoir Dam Rehab Project

  • Pearl Street Repair Work

NEW BUSINESS

  • Road Agent Authorization Letter
  • Reliance Standard Preliminary Application
  • Quote and PO for Brush Removal at Whitcomb Rec. Park
  • FMRSD Warrant Articles Reimbursements
  • Rt. 12 Paving Project in 2026

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

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**