The Walpolean

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

November 12, 2025

Selectboard Present: Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry

Selectboard Absent: Steven Dalessio, Chair

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

Guests Present: Toni MacDougle and Kaian Wilkes

Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Pickleball: Toni MacDougle and Kaian Wilkes discussed the Recreation Department sponsored program.  Ms. MacDougle feels Mr. Wilkes is doing a great job.  People are asking her about the courts. She understood the courts will stay the same because there are other higher priorities such as a safe Police station, a Town pool that is leaking, etc. Ms. MacDougle is teaching three groups each with about twenty-eight people on Sundays.  She feels the courts provide reasonable surface conditions, but they would like to look for grants for future improvements.  The Selectboard reminded everyone that the Whitcomb Recreation Area is funded by Walpole taxpayers. There needs to be a focus on Town needs.  Currently, the pickleball players are not paying anything for the use of the facility, but all others (swimming, basketball, soccer, …) pay a fee to participate.  Both Mr. Wilkes and Ms. MacDougle feel that the interactions this year are positive and are a wonderful change from the past.  Balls and paddles are available to anyone, anytime. There was a question about the Town policies on donations.  Mrs. Downing will look up the rules.  All Recreation Department donations would have to be approved by Mr. Wilkes, the Manager of Recreation.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,371.26 dated 11/14/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,848.39.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – November 5, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 5, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – November   5, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of November 5, 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:

• Conservation Commission Meeting – November 3, 2025

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-40, Map and Lot# 012-055-020: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-40 for Map and Lot # 012-055-020 to build a 12’ x 20’ addition for two home offices. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

2025 Tax Rate Status: Per Mr. Kreissle’s recap the Town needs the MS 535 uploaded to the portal.

Selectboard Meeting Dates: It was requested that in the first week of December, the Selectboard meet on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.  That date is good for everyone.

New Business

Terra Map Mapping Services Agreement: Terra Map is a subsidiary of Avitar, and they update the maps with lot line adjustments, zoning changes, etc. It is beneficial for the maps to accurately represent recent changes.  A 1-year limited license is $3,120 for 2026, and that will update all the 2024 and 2025 changes.  There is a question on what is in the budget, what account is used to pay both Terra Map and Avitar, and payments made to both in the last few years.  Mr. Kreissle will be asked to gather that information.  This item will be voted on next week.

Utility Statutory Permit by Notification: Soil boring is needed under the transmission lines in North Walpole.  Ms. Mayberry acknowledged the notification.

Thank You Letter: Shirley Capron thanked the Town for Highway Department work done on Pearl Street.  The Selectboard needs to clarify what was done and what the Town needs to do regarding ownership.  Did North Walpole Village Commissioners agree to the work?  The Town also needs to determine who owns the land where improvements were made.

Thanksgiving Feast: The Selectboard is invited to a Thanksgiving feast at the School on November 20^th in the Gym at 11:30 AM.  Ms. Mayberry expects to attend and will RSVP.  Ms. Vose will not be available.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) at 7:48 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:41 PM.

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

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:41 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

October 29, 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 6:34 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,373.11 dated 10/31/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,779.23.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – October 23, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of October 23, 2025.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – October 23, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of October 23, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Non-Public minutes were approved and remain sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• Trustees of Trust Funds Meeting – October 22, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Ms.  Mayberry arrived at 6:38 PM.  The finance meeting with Hooper Institute ran late.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam: Mr. Dalessio reported that a new budget is due to DES on or before November 1st.   At a meeting on Monday evening with Mark Houghton, Mr. Dalessio, John Peska, the Dam Bureau and Fuss & O’Neil, it was agreed that to protect the village, it will be necessary to breech part of the dam so there is less water in the reservoir.  The Town needs to get permits, but obtaining permits and breeching the dam can be done before the ARPA grant expires, and this will make the Town much safer in severe storms.  A bridge will be built across the part of the dam that is breeched so the footpath can still be enjoyed.

Mr. Dalessio is preparing a summary of all on-going projects.  It should be ready in a couple of weeks.

Artwork Raffle: Per Attorney Hockensmith’s feedback, a third party is recommended to host the raffle to raise funds for the new Police Station.  Mr. Dalessio is looking into the options.

Dumpster Proposal: An updated proposal has been received.  There was a question as to why Ruggerio is not providing the dumpster as part of their pickup service.  This is the metals dumpster.  Ms. Hakey will follow up. Once this is resolved, the Recycling Department will need to ask the same questions about the solid waste dumpsters.

Selectboard Meeting Dates: Next week the Selectboard will meet on Wednesday, November 5th.

Tax Rate Status: Mr. Kreissle sent an update based on information available in the portal.  There are several tasks in the report that don’t specify the status.

New Business

STD/LTD/Life and AD&D rates for 2026 – 2027: The insurance rates will hold at the current rate for two years with a new vendor. By consensus, the Selectboard agreed to the new two-year rates.

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 7:06 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:35 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 7:37 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

October 23, 2025

Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair, and Carolyn Vose

Selectboard Absent: Cheryl Mayberry

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

Guests Present: Robin Sanctuary

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 (a)(b)(c) – Part 1

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (c) at 6:30 PM.   Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 6:33 PM.

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

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

Police Station Building Fundraiser

Robin Sanctuary would like to run a fundraiser for the new Police Station building.  She would like to raffle off a copy of a picture of a Westminster Street scene painted by Howard Hill.  Mrs. Downing is to contact Attorney Hockensmith to determine whether the Town can hold a raffle and any applicable requirements.  If the raffle can be held, the Selectboard will write a letter endorsing the raffle.   There are also print copies on paper and canvases of the Westminster Street scene and one of the Town Hall that will be for sale as another fundraiser for the new Police Station.  All of this is possible thanks to Inkberry Printing in Surry; Debbie Hill, widow of the artist, and the Savings Bank of Walpole where the original painter hangs.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,116,572.11 dated 10/27/2025 and an EFT on 11/3/2025 including $804,108.98 monthly payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,107.83 dated 10/24/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,342.52.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – October 15, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of October 15, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – October 15, 2025: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of October 15, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose 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:

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – September 23, 2025
• Trail Committee Meeting – October 8, 2025
• Library Trustees Meeting – October 14, 2025

 Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Demolition and Building Permits

2025-37, Map and Lot # 005-021-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve Demolition Permit #2025-37 for Map and Lot # 005-021-000 to remove an existing 12’ x 18’ barn. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-38, Map and Lot # 025-030-000: Building Permit #2025-38 for Map and Lot # 025-030-000 requests to add an 180 square foot round tent platform. This permit cannot be approved because the ownership of the property is unclear.

2025-39, Map and Lot # 003-073-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2025-39 for Map and Lot # 003-073-000 to construct a 36’ x 24’ single story home. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

Reservoir Dam: NHDES needs the revised budget by November 1, 2025.  This request was just received.  Mr. Dalessio will address it.  There will be more information at the next meeting.

Pinchin Scope of Work and Cost Estimate: Pinchin provided the scope of work for monitoring the Central Plating site at 12 Westminster Street for the next five years.  The cost will be $39,850.  Ms. Vose moved to have the Chair sign the estimate.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and the estimate was signed.

Ruggiero Processing Facility re: DES Permit Modification Application: Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the notification that DES has requested additional information on the application.

Cold River Materials and DES Violation: DES provided a confirmation letter that violations have been addressed, and no further action is required for the Asphalt Plant.  Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the confirmation letter.

New Business

Primex Insurance Rates for 2026: Primex has provided the 2026 rates for Property and Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Employment Compensation insurance coverage.  The new rate is slightly lower than the 2025 rates.

NH DRA Cyclical Monitoring for 2024: Between re-evaluations, DRA does a survey of properties in Walpole.  From the survey, there were only very minor changes on three properties in the sample.

CCI Business Name Changed: The new name will be Fidium for all branches of CCI.

Selectboard Meeting Dates: As confirmation, the meeting next week will be on Wednesday.  This topic will be moved to the next meeting when everyone can attend.

Insurance Presentations to Employees: There will be a Lunch and Learn session on Friday, November 14^th with HealthTrust and Colonial Life’s optional insurance coverage.

Brush Pile at the Recycling Center: The “No Burning” declaration continues for Walpole, and the pile of brush at the Recycling Center is overflowing. By consensus, the Selectboard stated that no more material can be accepted until the Recycling Center staff can safely burn the existing pile.  

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) – Part 2

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b)(c) at 7:26 PM.   Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:42 PM.

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

Adjournment:   Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the October 29, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

October 15, 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 6:34 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,435.54 dated 10/17/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,176.96.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Payroll was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – October 9, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of October 9, 2025.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Selectboard minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – October 9, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of October 9, 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:

• Police Station Building Committee Meeting – September 4, 2025
• Police Station Building Committee Meeting – October 8, 2025
• Conservation Commission Meeting – October 6, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Building Permit

2025-36, Map and Lot# 020-011-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-36 for Map and Lot # 020-011-000 to construct a 132’ x 40’ school building for the Walpole Village School. Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business

November 13th In-Person Staff Meeting: The meeting will discuss how to prepare for the December budget meetings where each department manager meets with the Selectboard to discuss the 2026 budget and any special needs they anticipate.  Ms. Mayberry will write a summary to help the managers prepare for the 11/13/2025 meeting.

1st Selectboard Meeting in November: Ms. Mayberry may need to request a change from Wednesday, November 5^th.  She is waiting to hear back from her manager at work.

New Business

HealthTrust Benefits Renewal Package with Transmittal: The rate is up 6.8% from 2025. One signature is needed.  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the package for 2026 and for the chair to sign.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the renewal package was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

HealthTrust Medicare Advantage with Prescription Drug Plan with Transmittal Package: Currently no employees are on this plan. However, it must be available for future retirees. Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Medicare Advantage package for 2026 and for the chair to sign.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the renewal package was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant Reimbursement Request: The request is for $2,855.  Ms. Vose moved to approve the request and for the Chair to sign it.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the reimbursement request was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the ARPA Grant Reimbursement Request.

Drewsville Common Christmas Event: There was a request from the organizer of the Drewsville Common Christmas Event for $200.  One hundred dollars ($100) will be used to pay Warren’s Farm for the horse and carriage rides.  The other $100 will be used for light replacement, cookies and cocoa.   By consensus, the Town will reimburse up to $200 in expenses and the money will come from the Recreation Revolving Fund. A board member commented that In the future, this request needs to go through the Recreation Department and be part of that budget.

Hooper Trustees

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

The meeting was reconvened at 7:03 PM.

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

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

The meeting was reconvened at 7:32 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 7:32 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the October 23, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

October 9, 2025

Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair, and Cheryl Mayberry

Selectboard Absent: Carolyn Vose

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

Guests Present: Mark Houghton, Water & Sewer Director; Kyle Teamy and Tim Williams of Ruggerio Processing Facility LLC; Peter Dexter; Meghan Hansson, Town Clerk,

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

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

Water/Sewer Update

Mark Houghton had updates on several items:

• Well Contracts: Mr. Houghton requested that the Selectboard counter-sign contracts for the Stopler and Sanctuary wells.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the final well contracts for the two wells on Old Drewsville Road so they can use their wells, and they no longer need to be on the Town water system.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Mrs. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in agreement, the motion passed, and the contracts were signed.
• ARPA Grant Funded Pump Generators: Mr. Houghton updated the Board on the project status.  They are working their way through the generator installations at the sewer pump stations. Mr. Houghton reported that the ARPA grant funded project should be completed on time.
• Generator for Town Hall (former Water/Sewer generator): The old generator from the Watkins Hill well will be installed at Town Hall. The generator could be placed where the propane tank is now located.  A 1,000-gallon propane tank will also be needed.  One tree that is not healthy would need to be removed from the north side of the Town Hall.  Mr. Houghton will quote the job. It was hoped that the cost can be included in the 2026 budget.
• Strategic Planning Grant Closeout: The Strategic Planning Grant has concluded, with the Water Department returning about $1.47.  The strategic planning project leads into an asset management project. Mark Houghton confirmed that NH DES hired Underwood as the engineering firm and assigned them to work with Walpole on this project.

Mr. Houghton left the meeting.

Ruggerio Processing Facility

Mr. Teamy, co-owner of the facility, and Mr. Williams, the operations manager, said they want to ensure the Selectboard is aware of their plans.  They need to add a building beside the current tipping floor to do the automated separating.  After everything that can be recycled has been removed, the garbage will be bailed and sealed to eliminate odors and facilitate shipping.  Overall, the project will use automated separation to cut costs and minimize the amount of garbage that needs to go into landfills.  Mr. Dalessio reminded Mr. Teamy and Mr. Williams that before starting the new building, Ruggerio Processing Facility will need to go to Planning Board for a Site Plan Review and have a public hearing. Once the Site Plan is approved, they need to obtain a building permit from the Selectboard Office. Mr. Dalessio stated that Ruggerio Processing should be prepared to address traffic and odors concerns related to the facility.

Mr. Dexter, Mr. Teamy and Mr. Williams left the meeting.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a)(b) at 7:17 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:52 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.

Mrs. Hansson left the meeting during the Non-Public Session.

Town Clerk Office Closing for a few Days

The Town Clerk’s office will be open Monday, October 27^th, but closed October 28^th (Tuesday) –October 30^th (Thursday) and November 3^rd (Monday) – 4^th (Tuesday).

Accounts Payable

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $186,663.11 dated 10/14/2025 including $62,297.40 payment to All States Construction for paving.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Payroll

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,739.16 dated 10/10/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,007.88.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

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

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

Building Permit

2025-34, Map and Lot# 008-008-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-34 for Map and Lot # 008-008-000 to construct a 10’ x 12’ shed. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

2025-35, Map and Lot# 025-016-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-35 for Map and Lot # 025-016-000 to construct a 462.5 square foot roof mount solar array. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  Text has been added to the permit stating the Town takes no responsibility regarding the availability of connection to the electrical grid. The Town has been told by several contacts that new solar systems cannot be added to net metering.

Old Business

Arcomm Phone Installation Proposal: Arcomm will charge $2,520 to disconnect the analog service, install phones, configure the new VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) system, named GoTo, and train users in eight Departments.  It is estimated the monthly savings will be $850.  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the proposal from Arcomm, sign the Arcomm contract, and sign Purchase Order #544093 for $2,520.00 (half to be paid when contract is signed with the remainder due on project completion).  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and the contract and purchase order were signed.

Reservoir Dam Online Meeting: Mr. Dalessio updated the Board on the online meeting 10/3/2025 with Walpole, DES, and Fuss and O’Neill.  There is not enough time or money to get the whole project done. Therefore, DES recommends using this contract to get permitting in place.  Permits are good for five years.  Walpole will need to get another grant to implement the changes to the dam.  

High Street Bridge: Ms. Mayberry reported that there will be a meeting with FEMA on Friday, October 17^th at the High Street Bridge to discuss repairing the bottom of the culvert rather than replacing the whole bridge.  This proposal would save a lot of money and give the bridge an additional ten to twenty years of life.

New Business

Recycling Trailer and Container Repairs: Recycling would like to repair the trailer and container needed for storage.  Ms. Hakey reported that there would be no charge for the repair, and it would be completed with help from the Highway Department.  They have a metal plate that can be placed over the hole in the floor so it can still be used for storage.  By consensus, the Board agreed to moving forward with the project.

Recycling Replacement 40-Yard Roll-off Container: The dumpster used for metal recycling is in bad condition.  Mrs. Hakey has received two quotes. Mr. Dalessio requested that Ms. Hakey shop around for a dumpster of heavy construction and try to buy it from a manufacturer.  Ms. Vose will work with Ms. Hakey to go through the process of looking at the budget to determine if the money is available this year or if it needs to wait.  They will need the 2025 actual financial data to know what is available at this point in the year and possibly move money to the correct account line to cover the expense.

Reservoir Dam ARPA Grant Reimbursement Requests: There are two requests, $10,935 and $8,000, related to dam and wetlands permits.  The cost for each is reimbursable through the ARPA grant.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign both ARPA grant reimbursement requests.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and Mr. Dalessio signed the reimbursement requests.

Houghton Brook Bridge Update: Mr. Dalessio explained that the Houghton Brook Dridge is now on the State’s ten-year plan.  Payments for overdue invoices are being sent to Fuss and O’Neill. 

HealthTrust Risk Pool Update: HealthTrust is a non-assessable risk pool.  Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of the information.

Veterans’ Tax Credit RSA Change: Due to a change in the RSA, a warrant article will be required to maintain the current combined credit amount in Walpole.  Currently, the State allows the stacking of the $500 for Veterans Tax Credit with the $1,400 allowed for a 100% disabled veteran.  The new RSA does not permit stacking. To maintain the overall credit, The Town will need a warrant to change to $500 for veterans or $1,900 for those who are totally disabled.  Mrs. Downing will work on this.

North Walpole Commissioners Letter to Forest Street Resident: Residents on Forest Street are parking in the Class VI portion of the road and blocking access.  This is illegal and a safety risk if fire and/or rescue vehicles need to access any of the properties on that section of Fall Mountain.

NHMA Conference: Mrs. Downing is planning to attend the conference in November.

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the October 15, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)