Walpole Women Running Tomorrow's New York City Marathon
Ways to Support Them!
Ed. Note: Here's a story that appears in today's Eagle Times Weekend Edition. I enjoyed doing it! In addition to THIS story, Nicole Colson in yesterday's River Record had a detailed story on Walpole's Heidi Westover who is hoping her performance tomorrow will boost her hopes of making the 2012 US Olympic team in the women's marathon. Good luck to both women tomorrow! CCB
10-30-09 Monahan Tackles New York Marathon Tomorrow
By Chuck Bingaman, Eagle Correspondent
When Walpole world class marathoner Heidi Westover crosses the Central Park finish line in the New York Marathon tomorrow after running a little over two and a half hours, another Walpole runner, Kathy Monahan, will be 10-11 miles behind her and facing nearly two more hours of pounding the pavements of the Big Apple.
But Monahan, 48, will be realizing a life goal, feeding on the energy of the nearly 40,000 runners in the race, enjoying cheering crowds lining Gotham’s streets, and feeling great about raising over $5,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital, a favorite charity that holds a special place in her heart. And her son Owen’s.
“I ran my first and only marathon six years ago in Burlington, Vermont, and I loved it!” Monahan gushed on Thursday in a typical rush of enthusiasm. “It was such a positive, positive feeling. An amazing experience! But I realized afterward that I should have raised money for something while I did it, and Sunday I am running for Boston Children’s Hospital.”
As it happened Monahan’s 12-year-old son, Owen, began suffering symptoms of a serious heart ailment two years after Kathy’s first marathon, and mystified area doctors referred Owen, Kathy and her husband Chris to Boston Children’s Hospital for a specialist consultation. During heart surgery at Boston Children’s, Owen was diagnosed with Ventricular Tachycardia, or V-Tach, a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia.
“It was not the diagnosis we were expecting,” Kathy remembers, “but because of Children’s Hospital, Owen today is a 16-year-old leading a normal and wonderful life. The love, care and support we received at Children’s was remarkable. We continue to receive that care and support. Chris and I truly believe that Owen’s life was saved thanks to the amazing team at Children’s!”
Hence Kathy Monahan will be running tomorrow for “Children’s”, and so far she has raised pledges of nearly her $5,000 goal. (Anyone wishing to add their pledge can simply go online at www.childrenshospital.org/newyork , click on “Sponsor a Runner” on the right hand side of the page, and enter Monahan.)
How did it feel to run 26 miles, 385 yards in that first marathon? And how did it feel afterward? “Well, I felt great the entire time up to about the 25th mile. But I was getting tired. Then the last two miles I got REALLY tired! But I finished it and was very glad. You can’t imagine how sore I was the next few days! I could hardly climb the stairs!”
“This time I’ve built up gradually to the marathon,” says Monahan, “run four days each week for months and mixed in yoga and spinning classes. My longest training run has been 19 miles. I just lose all my thoughts when I’m out running—it’s a great de-stresser. And here we get to run is this beautiful countryside. It’s a recharge—my happy pill!”
“This last week I’ve been storing up carbs. My family has been loving it—pasta every night for the last several nights!”
Monahan’s goals for Sunday? “I’d love to finish in four hours but just to finish the New York Marathon will be exciting, and raising as much as I can for the Hospital will make it all the more rewarding.”
Complete information on the New York Marathon is available at www.ingnycmarathon.org. The marathon will be webcast live at www.UniversalSports.com at 9:00 a.m. Sunday and later on NBC Sports at 2:00 p.m.
Ed. Note: Thanks to Pam Aslinger, here are the October 13 Planning Board meeting minutes. Several important developments. Fred Dill got his approval to sub-divide his land on Rt. 12, making way for Tractor Supply to have the hearing in November on their proposed site plan development application. On another subject, board member Bob Miller pointed out how Aumands' new store in North Walpole has emerged as a less than attractive box and asked whether Walpole might benefit from having a design board or design approval process of some kind in the future. Of course this was also raised and ignored several years ago in connection with the 70,000 square foot atrocity proposed by Berkshire Development. Do you think we should do something about this THIS time? CCB
PLANNING BOARD
Walpole, NH 03608
MINUTES: Regular Meeting –Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 at 7:00 pm–Town Hall Second Floor.
Presiding: Jeff Miller, Ch.
Members Present: Bob Miller, V-Ch.; Eric Merklein, Ben Daviss, Dave DeCoste, Henry Fletcher, Sheldon Sawyer, Selectman; Jeff White, alt., Donn Lounsbury, alt.
Recording: Regina Borden, Temp. Sec. sitting in for Pamela Aslinger
These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the November 10, 2009 meeting for errors, corrections and omissions. There were 14 persons in the audience.
I. Meeting opened at 7:00 pm:
A. Roll call: All regular members were present, no alternates were designated.
B. Minutes: Mr. Merklein moved to approve the minutes and it was seconded by Mr. R. Miller, vote was called, all were in favor, the motion carried.
II. New Business/Preliminary Discussions/Application Submissions:
A. Hodgkins & Sons, Inc., Minor 2 Lot Subdivision in Rte. 12 S Industrial Park: Russell Huntley, from SVE Associates, represented Hodgkins & Sons, Inc. The applicants are requesting a minor 2 lot subdivision that is located off the southeast end of Industrial Park Road in the Industrial Zone. 20.11 acres+/- would be subdivided as follows: Lot #1 = 13.88 acres+/- with 215.3’+/- frontage and Lot #2 = 6.23 acres with 207.0’ frontage. It has been surveyed all around. There were no questions or comments made. Mr. J. Miller noted that the applicants have submitted an application that is complete, an abutters list and check for the fees. A Public Hearing will be scheduled for the November meeting.
B. Bensonwood Homes, Lot Line Adjustment, Rte. 12N:
No one was present at this meeting to represent Bensonwood Homes.
C. Hubbard LLC, Minor 3 Lot Subdivision, Rte. 123:
Mr. J. Miller advised that his wife works for Hubbard LLC but he did not feel this presented a conflict of interest; the members agreed. Chip O’Brien, represented Hubbard LLC. The applicants are requesting a minor three lot subdivision behind Shaw’s Supermarket at 38 + 46 Upper Walpole Road. This is in the Rural – AG Zone. Lot #1 = 17.49 acres; Lot #2 = 11.62 acres; and Lot #3 = 13.34 acres. Frontage will be as follows: Lot #1 – none to be annexed to Lot #58; Lot #2 – 400’; and Lot #3 – 237.97’. The property exists of a Hatchery + Truck Garage + Baseball Field + Woodlot; proposed use will remain the same. Dale Hubbard explained that they plan to establish a Youth Baseball Foundation Trust; they hope to build two Little League fields on one side of the road but it would involve taking down the hatchery. There was discussion relative to having a Site Plan Review however the PB could deem it not significant whereby they could waive this requirement. Mr. J. Miller noted that the applicants have submitted an application that is complete, an abutters list and check for the fees.
Mr. Daviss moved to hold a Public Hearing on the minor three lot subdivision for Hubbard LLC and a separate Public Hearing on the Site Plan Review as proposed by Hubbard LLC for the Walpole Youth Baseball Foundation Trust. There will be two separate hearings on the same night. Mr. Merklein seconded the motion, vote was called, all were in favor, the motion carried.
D. Myra Mansouri, Ch. ZBA: Industrial Zone Lot Standards, Amendment:
Myra Mansouri, Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, distributed copies of Article VII –Industrial District. She explained that the Industrial Zone does not have a lot of requirements so they would like to tighten it up a little. These changes will clarify the issues and bring it in line with the Commercial District. All proposed changes were indicated in bold letters.
· Requirements - #2 - The lot area in the industrial district shall be not less than 25,000 square feet and every lot shall have a minimum frontage of 150 feet.
· Special Exceptions:
· 1. Commercial operations by Special Exception from the Board of Adjustment under the same provisions as apply to the use permitted under Article VI, the Commercial District;
· a. Consideration of Planning Board Recommendation on the project based on its determination following a public hearing, that:
· i) property currently zoned for commercial operations is either unavailable or inadequate for the proposed use;
· ii) the proposed use is appropriate and consistent with the Town’s Master Plan.
· b. Each proposed use must show it will not infringe on the primary established use of the district.
· c. No commercial venture or use shall be permitted which would cause any undue hazard to health, safety or property values or which could be offensive to the public because of noise, vibration, excessive traffic, unsanitary conditions, noxious odors, smoke, or similar reason.
· d. All signs shall meet the requirement of Part D of the General Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Sawyer moved to hold the Public Hearing on the changes proposed by the ZBA during the November meeting. Mr. Daviss seconded the motion, vote was called, all were in favor, the motion carried.
III. Review Applications Submitted:
Mr. J. Miller opened the Public Hearing on the following:
504 Main St., LLC/Fred Dill – Minor 2 lot subdivision, Brickstone Masons, agent.
Located on Rte. 12 N, Map 12, Lot 13, commercially zoned. Proposal creates Lot 1 of 11.49 acres to be retained by 504 Main St., LLC and Lot 2 of 4.92 acres to be purchased by Primax Properties, LLC. Lot 2 accesses via a 50 ft. right of way over Lot 1 as a common driveway for a retail store. Both lots meet frontage, setbacks and size requirements for the zone. David Bergeron of Brickstone Masons, Inc. represented Primex Properties, LLC. There is sewer available in the road (Rte 12); for the Site Plan they will be proposing to bring in the water service. On the smaller lot No. 2 they are proposing a retail store for Tractor Supply Co.
Mr. Fletcher moved to accept this application as complete. Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion, vote was called, all were in favor, the motion carried.
Alicia Andrews would like to know what the lighting will be. Mr. Bergeron explained that this will be reviewed as a part of the Site Plan Review. The building will be toward the rear of the lot with the parking lot toward the front. Lighting will be building mounted and downcast (shoe box with the lights inside) with only security lighting left on overnight. There will be no flood lights but there will be security lights. Most of the lights are time sensitive. They will go out about one hour after closing the store.
Mr. Castellano owns the Laundromat and questioned the water and sewer as he is concerned with his well. Mr. Bergeron said their intent is to extend the municipal water and sewer lines.
Jim Dyer asked about the hours. Frank Alexander said the store will be open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday and from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday. There will only be one 18-wheeler delivery during the week with a special lot; UPS will probably deliver every day.
Seth Andrews questioned the security lights. Mr. Alexander said they will be wall mounted fixtures; three on the sides and two on the front; just enough light to go around the building. There will be a few lights on inside the building.
IV. Close Public Hearing/Re-open Meeting – Action:
Mr. J. Miller closed this Public Hearing at 7:40 PM.
Mr. DeCoste moved to approve the two lot subdivision for 504 Main St., LLC/ Fred Dill as presented. Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion, vote was called, all were in favor, the motion carried.
V. Planning Discussion / Communications and Miscellaneous:
A. Economic Development – Schedule Work Session 10/27/09: Mr. J. Miller announced that the PB had their first Economic Development work session. He urged everyone to attend the next session on Tuesday, October 27th at 7:00 pm. Southwest Regional Planning Commission will be an agenda item for this meeting.
B. Vilas Bridge: Mr. Sawyer asked the PB to write a letter of support for the Vilas Bridge to the Department of Transportation. It doesn’t appear that it will be done soon because of the funding shortage. Mr. Davis attended the Sept. 30th Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intra Motor Transportation and advised that four representatives from the Town of Rockingham attended this meeting. They had the agreement that the State of NH signed years ago stating that they would take care of that bridge. After the meeting he talked to Tim Murphy who said it is on the Ten Year Plan but he does not feel anything will happen sooner than 2016. There will be another meeting of the same committee in Alstead at 8:00 or 8:30 am with the SWRPC. Mr. Sawyer felt we need to put pressure on the State to get the ground work done. Tara Sad has been working on it. Mr. J. Miller felt it is a matter of regional economy.
C. Brownsfield Properties: Mr. Daviss noted that the SWRPC has extended an invitation for Walpole to attend the meetings on Brownsfield properties. If Walpole has any properties they will come here to assist. The next meeting is Wednesday, October 21st from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm in Peterborough at the National Guard Armory.
D. Innovative Land Use Grant: Mr. Daviss advised that there is a Friday deadline to submit an application from any Town that wants a grant for Innovative Land Use.
E. Cartographic Associates, LLC: Mr. Sawyer advised that at the last Selectboard meeting they had a presentation on mapping from Cartographic Associates, LLC. They have up-dated the Town maps for many years. Several years ago the Town appropriated $100,000 to have them do a more accurate mapping but it was not done. To do a similar new digital mapping would now
cost about $60,000 because the NH DOT will be taking aerial photos of the entire state in the spring. These more accurate maps would be of value to the PB.
F. Aumand Furniture Store Building: Mr. R. Miller is very unhappy with the design of the new Aumand Furniture Store building. At the time it was presented he went along with it but he is very dissatisfied with the building. In the future he will be sure to voice his opinion. Several other PB members agreed. The PB felt they should think about including a design review in the future.
G. Completion Bond or Protection Bond: Mr. Merklein would like the PB to consider requiring a Completion Bond or Protection Bond on future projects. This would be a protection for the Town in the event a developer failed to complete the project. Mr. J. Miller felt they should obtain some information on how an insurance company would make a settlement with the Town in the event that a bond was issued but the project was not completed.
VI. Meeting Adjourned 8:14 PM.
Next regular meeting to be held November 10, 2009, 7pm Town Hall.
Ed. Note: Thanks to Charlie Montgomery, here are the minutes of the September 24 meeting of the Cold River Local Advisory Committee. CCB
Minutes
Members Present
Jennifer Polcari, Fred Ernst, Deborah Hinman, Charles Montgomery, Carol Drummond, and Sam Sutcliffe.
Members Absent
Austin Hunter, Cathy MacDonald, Michael Heidorn, Susan Lichty
Public Present
Richard Morrison
Introduction to those who have not met Richard before. He plans to seek an appointment from the town of Langdon to be a representative on the LAC. Cathy will get him the paperwork. Richard is a fisherman and is retired from the world of electronics.
Minutes of August 2009
A correction to the number of acres in the Silver Mountain easement was made (1,750 acres not 3,000).
Carol Drummond moved and Sam Sutcliffe seconded that the minutes of August 26, 2009 be accepted as amended. Motion passed.
Call for New Business
Treasurer’s Report – Sam Sutcliffe
A written report dated 9/24/09 was received from the Treasurer with signed copies to Co-Chair Montgomery and the Secretary. The balance as of August 1, 2009 was $7764.60. See attached report.
The Treasurer and Co-chair (CM) have completed the paperwork at the Savings Bank of Walpole to change the signature forms at the Walpole Savings Bank. The Cold River LAC requires that two of its officers always must sign any checks that exceed $1,000.
A brief discussion about keeping “official records” resulted in a plan for Deb Hinman to continue to keep annual binders with records of each meeting that include the draft and approved minutes, Treasurer’s Reports, and copies of other information that comes before the meeting. She has all the meeting records since the start of “Friends of the Cold River” in 1996 and the transition to an official Local Advisory Committee in 2000 and will continue to maintain this collection.
Management Plan Distribution Update
q Jen and Mike Heidorn met with the Langdon Planning Board last night. Mike presented his slide show and talk about watershed and water quality protection. He was able to show how use of the Management Plan can help towns in these goals. There was also one Selectman present. Jen felt the evening was very well received.
Water Quality Monitoring –Sam Sutcliffe in Mike’s absence
Sam and Mike visited the dairy farm (Bascom and Kimball) as a follow up to Mike’s efforts to help them track the water quality situation. They were given a tour of the facility. The manure pit was designed by NRCS years ago. The bottom is concrete; liquids are spread on hay fields; solids go on cornfields. A drain in the barnyard may be where the problems are originating. DES has taken samples and will let us know soon what they find. Things are still under discussion but it feels good to be able to help a local farm come up with solutions.
Mike sent an email with other information:
q Next water quality monitoring will be on 10/6, 10/7 or 10/8. He will let us know.
q Lake Warren Association Annual Meeting was held on 9/5/09 at the church in East Alstead. Mike and David Deen and Kate Morgan presented information about developing a lake management plan.
q The new gauging station is up, below the new bridge in Alstead not above. Kiosk on library lawn.
q He has met with a local landowner regarding a private well issue.
By-Laws
Tonight is the second meeting to read and consider our proposed by-law changes regarding “co-chairs”. On a motion from Charlie to Fred, the by-laws were amended unanimously. Debby will update them and indicate the 9-24-09-amendment date. Article IVA will now read, “The Officers of the Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson or Co-Chairs, Secretary and Treasurer.”
Charlie and Debby each reported that their towns have websites on which our minutes are posted.
Designated River Signs
Sue and Mike were absent tonight but word was sent that the Alstead application for a sign on the new bridge has been re-sent to DES and Sue will follow the project until it is completed.
Land Protection
Deb reported that she would renew her efforts to make contact with a landowner on the river regarding the land protection issue. She will also contact DES about the logistics of an LAC owning land.
Stream Crossing Rules
Jen will review existing rules and send us a draft of her proposed letter to DES.
Trout, Pools, and Rocks –Fred Ernst
A. Cold River Materials has not contacted anyone about repairs to the dam that creates their impoundment for cleaning gravel. They must be getting enough water impounded to withdraw what they need?
B. Was post-flood Warren Brook work sustainable? The stream is now 7 feet below the floodplain and it used to be 2 feet. Sean Sweeney has been hired to assess the NRCS work done on this brook.
C. Sean Sweeney is also doing work in the Griffin Hill area. Fred will invite him to our October LAC meeting. Mike will remain in contact with Sean during the work. ean is also doing some work on the Chase Mill in East Alstead.
D. Web site --
Jen and Karen Winterholer are making progress. We mentioned how much work Anne Sutcliffe put into the website effort when she was volunteering her time and we appreciate her work all over again. Also, we realize how very little most of us LAC members know about websites and computers!
Ed. Note: Here's a good thing to do on a rainy afternoon! CCB
10-24-09
Society Publishes New History of Walpole
Book Launch Party Today!
By Chuck Bingaman, Contributing Writer
Rare old photos, tales of toil and trouble and more spice up “Walpole”, the new illustrated history of Walpole, New Hampshire to be launched today in a special party open to the pubic from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Society’s Academy Building Museum on Main Street.
“We are very, very excited about this book -- filled with wonderful historic photographs from the WHS archives,” noted Tara Sad, a member of the Society’s Publications committee. “It takes the reader back to Walpole's beginning, through its growing years, the wars, the floods, the hurricanes, the progress, and the building of the beautiful town that we enjoy today.”
Surprises—and back-up photos—fill the book including the existence of the Fall Mountain Brewery, a five story building on the Cold River that was destroyed by fire in 1904, the snow load collapse of the Unitarian Church in 1920, and the burning of the old Town Hall in 1917 after it was struck by lightning. The Town Hall’s Paul Revere bell, which had been carefully moved to the site along with the rest of the building, was damaged beyond repair.
Publications Committee Members -- Donna Drouin, Chair, Barbara Hunter, Bill Perron, Kerry Grenier and Tara Sad, assisted by graphic/photo artist Leo Drouin -- have been writing and compiling the material for the book for over a year. The first copies will be on sale for $21.95 today at the reception, and the members of the Book Committee will be on hand to answer questions.
In his foreword to the book, Walpole resident Ken Burns recalls first seeing Walpole in 1974, five years before moving there. “Walpole was that day like Brigadoon, a perfect place revealed only sparingly to the outside world, its beautiful houses, small business district, immaculate green, and slower pace a counterpoint to the busy world that consumed most of my attention…Every time I come back I experience the place anew, as I did in 1974, and I know without a doubt that I am, and forever will be, home.”
“Walpole”, published by Acadia Publishing in Acadia, Maine, has sections on the town’s origins, early settlements, start-up businesses, the Civil War and recovery, catastrophes, and change and preservation. Acadia is the leading local history publisher in the United States and focuses on celebrating and preserving the heritage of America’s people and places. Acadia’s books are printed in the USA on US made paper. The paper is 100% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified to assure consumers that it comes from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.
Today’s party will feature the new history and include refreshments. Requested donation to the Walpole Historical Society is $10 per person.
In the absence of Whitney Aldrich, Chair, Jamie Teague called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with four people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
DON BUTSON – CARTOGRAPHICS ASSOCIATES, LLC – Ariel Mapping: Don Butson explained that the NH Department of Transportation will be taking new digital photographs of the towns in the spring of 2010. These maps will be available to the towns at no charge. He displayed the differences in the imaging on the maps between what is available now and what will be available. Cartographics has been up-dating the maps for the Town of Walpole for many years. In 2002 they talked to the Town about having more accurate mapping, the Town voted to approve $100,000 to have it done however the project did not move forward at that time. The current maps are not accurate; some property lines go through buildings. With more accurate maps everyone would be paying for what they actually own; it would be a fair and equitable base for appraisals. Cartographics would like the town to appropriate some funding so they can be in the position to go forward when the State maps become available. They are proposing to do the mapping for $60,000-to-$70,000. Mrs. Teague and Mr. Sawyer will share this information with Mr. Aldrich and then contact Mr. Butson.
TRI VILLAGE ENERGY – Tara Sad: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter Tara Sad of Tri Village Energy to request that they be able to use Town facilities for the following events:
A Seed Saving Workshop on November 7, 2009; and
A Thanksgiving Farmers Market on November 21, 2009.
This Subgroup launched a very successful first year Community Garden, and participated in the Cheshire County Conservation District’s “Feast On This” film festival, with the recent screening of “Mad City Chickens” in the library. The Seed Saving Workshop will cover the benefits of preserving vegetable diversity; and the basics of saving seeds from garden-grown vegetables. The Thanksgiving Farmers Market will provide area farmers a direct marketing opportunity and area consumers with a convenient way to stock up on locally produced foods for Thanksgiving.
Mr. Sawyer moved to grant permission to Tri Village Energy to use Town facilities on the above dates at no cost. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Sad reported that the Governor and his Advisory Council will be at Allyson’s Orchard on October 21st from 10:00 am to Noon for a Public Hearing. The Selectboard was invited to attend.
WALPOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Mrs. Sad advised that the Walpole Historical Society created a new book. The preview showing will be on October 24th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Walpole Historical Society building.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $527,803.57. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
The above amount includes a monthly payment of $472,979.46 to the Fall Mountain Region School District.
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MARCH HILL – Invoice: Mr. Sawyer moved to authorize the payment in the amount of $106,027.00 to Cold River Bridges, LLC for repairs of the March Hill wash-out. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
PAYROLL: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending October 3, 2009, for gross wages in the amount of $18,292.89 or net wages in the amount of $8,123.42. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,043.63. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – October 02, 2009: The Minutes of the October 02, 2009, Selectboard meeting were tabled until the next meeting due to the fact that Mr. Aldrich was not present at this meeting and Mr. Sawyer was not present at the October 02, 2009, meeting.
COMMITTEE / DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the Minutes of the North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners meeting of October 06, 2009.
BUILDING PERMIT:
DENISE POWERS, Permit 2009-024, Map 012-075-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2009-024 for Denise Powers to attach a lean-to onto a garage on the Old Drewsville Road. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
DOWNSTAIRS ROOM – Letter from Janis Hall-Fuller: A letter was received from Janis Hall-Fuller, Secretary to the Conservation Commission, requesting that the downstairs meeting room be cleaned, have any mold removed and improve the ventilation. Mrs. Teague did not feel there was any mold but rather since the walls are concrete and porous the paint did not fill in the holes creating specks of black. However Mrs. Teague and Mr. Sawyer agreed that the walls should be cleaned and painted and some ceiling tiles replaced. Mrs. Clough was asked to contact the Local Government Center to make arrangements for them to come in to check out the room for any problem areas.
WALPOLE TOWN PLAYGROUND – Whitcomb Park: A letter was received from Mrs. Julie Burns requesting that the Town return the $50,000 they had donated to the Town with the understanding that matching funds would be forthcoming for a Walpole Town Playground at Whitcomb Park but since that did not move forward she is asking for the return of her funds. The Selectboard approved having Myra Mansouri make arrangements to refund the donation.
RECREATION COMMITTEE FUNDRAISING – Local Government Center Findings: Mrs. Teague spoke with Stacie Gay about the fundraising by the Recreation Committee. She understands that it should be done as a separate entity and they need to secure their separate tax number.
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TOWN HALL CEILING – Letter from Andrew Dey: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from Andrew Dey following their request that he render an opinion about the scope and specifications for the repair work to the first floor ceiling of the Town Hall.
TOWN HALL CEILING – New Sealed Estimates To Repair: Three estimates were received and reviewed by the Selectboard on repairs to the Town Hall first floor ceiling. Following a lengthy discussion, there was a consensus to have Mrs. Teague contact Blanc and Bailey to discuss the parameters of their estimate with the intent to award them the job if they can come to an agreement.
NH ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICIALS, 2010 Election Ballot: Mrs. Teague moved to have Mr. Sawyer complete the NH Association of Assessing Officials, 2010 Election Ballot document. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE; RSA 10-147:16-b & RSA 10-125: Mr. Sawyer asked Mrs. Clough to forward a copy of the RSAs to Dr. Charles Morosini, Health Officer, for his information and to advise that the Selectboard had a verbal complaint. The complainant needs to submit a written complaint to the Selectboard; it will then be forwarded to the State.
NEW LETTERHEAD: Mrs. Clough noted that the supply of letterhead was low so she created a new one that can be generated on the computer. The Selectboard approved the new letterhead.
NEW REPORT OF TIMBER CUT; SPREADSHEET SET UP WITH DRA: Mrs. Clough displayed the new program and spreadsheet the State has. She talked to the Town Clerk about the document change and she feels it is workable.
LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
GUYER & SON ROOFING CONTRACT: Mrs. Teague moved to sign the Guyer & Son Roofing contract for repairs to the roof. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS:
APOLOGY LETTER FROM LOREN AT AVITAR: The Selectboard accepted the apology letter from Loren at Avitar. It will remain sealed with the Non-Public minutes.
Adjournment: Mrs. Teague moved to recess this Selectboard meeting until Monday, October 12th at 8:30 PM. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 9:47 PM.
MEETING OF THE HOOPER TRUSTEES
Mrs. Teague called the meeting of the Hooper Trustees to order at 9:49 PM.
MEMO FROM TERESA KISSELL: A memo was received from Teresa Kissell regarding the Hooper Golf Course water testing for the restaurant.
Mr. Sawyer moved to pass over this agenda item until they have reviewed the DES notice and have a chance to read the Hooper Golf Club lease. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
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RENTAL OF THE COTTAGE: Mr. Sawyer moved to hire Galloway Real Estate list the Hooper cottage for rent. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting of the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 9:58 PM.
Mr. Aldrich advised that this is the continuation of the meeting that was recessed on October 8, 2009. He called this meeting to order at 8:45 PM.
TOWN HALL CEILING: Mrs. Teague spoke with Matt Blanc of Blanc and Bailey relative to clarification on two issues in the quote. Because of the age of the building it may require some level of reinforcement. They did reach an agreement. Completion will be in 5-to-6 weeks.
Mrs. Teague moved to award the repair of the Town Hall first floor ceiling to Blanc and Bailey for the amount of $22,500.00. If any structural defects are found there will be a change order. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
The Selectboard asked Mrs. Clough to send out thank you letters to the other contractors who submitted estimates for repairs to the ceiling.
WEDDING – Saturday, October 17, 2009: Due to delays in repairing the Town Hall first floor ceiling there was a consensus of the Selectboard to offer use of the Bandstand to the bridal party for their wedding ceremony on Saturday, October 17, 2009, free of charge.
Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 9:08 PM.
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM with one person present in the audience.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $153,901.89. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
PAYROLL: Mrs. Teague moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending September 26, 2009, for gross wages in the amount of $17,210.26 or net wages in the amount of $9,205.80. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,737.15. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 24, 2009: Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 24, 2009, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC MEETING – September 24, 2009: Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of September 24, 2009. The Minutes will remain sealed as it is an on-going issue. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meetings:
· Planning Board – September 22, 2009;
· Hooper Institute Committee – September 15, 2009;
· Cemetery Committee – September 25, 2009; and
· North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – September 29, 2009.
BUILDING PERMIT:
MICHAEL FLYNN – 2009-023 – Map 012-044-002: Mrs. Teague moved to approve Building Permit No. 2009-023 for Michael Flynn to put in an in-ground pool and in-ground spa on Sandhill Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
ABATEMENT APPEAL – Cindy Creteau-Miller: Loren Martin from Avitar will be doing a follow-up assessment on this parcel.
RECREATION COMMITTEE FUNDRAISING – Local Government Center Findings: The Selectmen are going to recommend to Stacie Gay and the other committee members what direction they should consider with their fundraising.
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TOWN HALL CEILING – Letter From Andrew Dey: There was a consensus of the Selectboard present to table this agenda item until the next regular meeting.
TRUSTEES REQUEST – Removal of Cramer and Putnam from Vanguard Group: The Selectboard agreed to table this agenda item until the next regular meeting.
QUOTES ON TOWN PROJECTS: Mrs. Teague contacted Jim Terrell regarding the bidding process on Town highway projects. He advised that the company doing the March Hill project was available when it occurred and stabilized it therefore they had done a part of the job. After they received the State Permits Mr. Terrell contacted Whitcomb Construction about the project; their response was that they couldn’t touch the project for the dollar amount quoted by Cold River Bridges. Mr. Aldrich announced that March Hill is now open but they are still working there.
AVITAR ASSESSMENTS: Mrs. Teague advised that formal notifications are not being done at this time because of the cost but a notice was placed in the newspaper and it was posted in the usual local locations.
NEW BUSINESS:
NH ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICIALS, 2010 Election Ballot: The Selectboard agreed to table this agenda item until the next meeting to allow time to obtain more information.
EMPLOYEE REVIEW – Solid Waste Facility - Gregory Given: Mrs. Teague moved to sign the Performance Review for Gregory Given and to allow the pay increase. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES – Approved Grant Application: The Selectboard announced that the Oil Grant application was approved for the Solid Waste Facility.
MEMO NOTIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT HEADS – Budget Worksheets: Teresa Kissell distributed a memo to the Department Heads notifying them that it is time to begin the budget preparation and distributed budget worksheets. They are due no later than November 2nd.
CEMETERY DEED – David R. Chasse, D-457: Mrs. Teague moved to sign the Cemetery Deed for David R. Chasse for lot number D-457. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
CEMETERY DEED – Marie E. L’Heureux, D-458: Mrs. Teague moved to sign the Cemetery Deed for Marie E. L’Heureux for lot number D-458. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
CEMETERY DEED – Richard P. Chasse, D-459: Mrs. Teague moved to sign the Cemetery Deed for Richard P. Chasse for lot number D-459. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment: Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 8:36 AM.
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MEETING OF THE HOOPER TRUSTEES
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting of the Hooper Trustees to order at 8:38 AM.
MEMO FROM TERESA KISSELL: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a memo from Teresa Kissell notifying them that she will be moving out of the Hooper Cottage prior to December 01, 2009.
Mrs. Teague moved to allow Teresa Kissell to pay a partial months rent for the last month she occupies the cottage. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
INVOICE FROM E.E. HOUGHTON: Mrs. Teague moved to pay the bill from E.E. Houghton for the oil leak clean-up at the Hooper Mansion to be taken out of the Hooper Maintenance Fund. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
HOOPER LEASE COMMITTEE: The Hooper Lease Committee set a tentative date for their first meeting as Friday, October 16th, at 9:00 am in the Town Hall. This will be a non-public workshop for only the committee. The committee members are: the three Selectboard, the three Trustees of Trust Funds, Steve Varone and Smokey Aumand.
Adjournment: Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 8:46 AM.
The Walpole Historical Society will throw a book release party Saturday, October 24, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Academy Museum to introduce its newly published history of the town. The cost of the party is $10.00 per person.
"Walpole" is a 128-page paperback book from Arcadia Publishing tracing the history of Walpole from its founding through the Millennium, using materials primarily from WHS archives. The handsome new edition was created by the Publications Books Team of Donna Drouin (Chair), Kerry Grenier, Barbara Hunter, Bill Perron and Tara Sad with assistance from Leo Drouin in scanning and improving the visuals.
Ed. Note: This agenda is supplied by Ben Daviss, a member of the Planning Board steering this part of the Master Plan update. The meeting is at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, and the public is encouraged to attend. CCB
Walpole Planning Board
Agenda for work session, 10-27-09
Topic: Future industrial development in Walpole
Purpose: 1. to consider options for industrial development in Walpole that are consistent with the town’s existing master plan
2. to consider potential recommendations to the planning board for review of relevant regulations
At the first meeting of the working group on industrial development, the idea of bringing additional light, clean industry to Walpole received wide endorsement. This meeting will explore ways in which the town could accommodate new industrial development.
1. Criteria for desirable / acceptable industries under current master plan. Criteria that have been suggested include:
A. low impact / low traffic
B. “green”
C. industries that provide higher-paying jobs
D. industries that support or complement industrial businesses already in Walpole (farms, Burdick’s, Bensonwood, Lentex, Hubbard Farms, Hicks Machine, Chamberlain Machine, etc.).
E. businesses willing to build designs to preserve small-town character and appearance
2. Assets needed for industrial development
A. three-phase power
B. town water
C. town sewer
D. highway access
E. access by public safety vehicles
F. broadband access
3. Current assets available for industrial development and where in town they are located: should we create a map?
4. Walpole’s industrial park: current state, future prospects
5. Additional industrial land in town
A. Suggestions that have been made:
1. rezoning all land between Route 12’s commercial strip and the Connecticut River to permit industrial development without having to resort to the special exception process
2. rezoning the land east of Route 12’s commercial strip from North Meadow Plaza to the Cold River and east of Route 12 as a new industrial area
3. rezoning the strip of Route 123 from the intersection with the Valley Road to the intersection with Old Drewsville Road to permit industrial
development
B. Other areas suitable for industrial development or zoning
C. Industrial development in the rural-agricultural zone
6. Industrial development that would support or complement Walpole’s existing industries and businesses: what do they need / what do they now lack?
A. Survey existing businesses to determine their needs and preferences?
7. Business recruitment
A. Is it possible for Walpole to recruit specific kinds of businesses?
B. Contact Charlestown’s economic development group?
C. Contact the Monadnock Economic Development Corporation
8. Board plans to manage the corollary effects of industrial development
A. Commercial development
B. Residential development
C. Increased traffic
9. Town regulations governing industrial development: is a review necessary?
WALPOLE LIBRARY'S HALLOWEEN BOOK & TAG SALE
FEATURES OVER 10,000 BOOKS PLUS UNIQUE TABLES
The Walpole Library's Book & Tag Sale, sponsored annually by the Friends of the Walpole Town Library, is scheduled Saturday, October 31 (Halloween) from 9:00 till 2:00 and Sunday, November 1, from 11 till 2:00 at the Walpole Middle School, Main Street, Walpole.
New this year is a Preview on Friday, October 30, at the school from 6 till 7:30 pm. There is no admission for Saturday and Sunday, but a $10 donation is required for the Preview.
Over 10,000 books will be for sale in categories such as Animal, Autobiography, Children, Cook Books, Finance, Gardenings, Geography, History, Home, Hobbies, Mystery, Romance, Science, Sci-Fi, Self-Help, Sewing and more. Many beautiful "coffee table books" have been donated for the sale. Good videos, some never opened, are offered.
High quality fiction is priced at $2 per book, other hardcovers $1, paperbacks 50 cents. All children's books are 50 cents.
On Saturday there will be home-made refreshments made by the cooks of St. John's Church including soup, chili, cider, coffee, tea, cookies, and quick breads. The Women of Walpole tables will offer various decorative and useful household articles plus a timely assortment of tulip and daffodil bulbs for sale.
The remaining tables, including one by the Walpole Middle School and another to benefit the Fall Mountain Food Shelf, feature items such as exquisite hand-carved gifts, holiday angels, knitted items, bric-a-brac, jewelry, etc.
For additional information, call Carol Christian, Chairman, at 603-756-3879.
In case you missed it today, the Eagle Times back with today's edition! About 10 copies were left at the gas station as of 10 minutes ago! Two Walpole stories are included: Heidi Westover running in yesterday's World Half Marathon Championship yesterday in Birmingham, England and the Tractor Supply store proposed for Walpole! Check it out! CCB
The Walpole Players announce their Second Annual production of Charles Dickens’ classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, to be held in The Helen Miller Theater at the Walpole Town Hall December 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th. This again will be the Players’ gift to the community; tickets are free, but each person attending will be asked to make a monetary donation to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf. Additional scenes will be included this year, and a large cast of all ages is needed. Open auditions will be held Thursday, October 22nd and Friday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM and on Sunday October 25th at 1 PM in The Helen Miller Theater on the second floor of the Walpole Town Hall. Children through seniors are needed and all are invited to come. For further information call: Ray Boas (603) 756-9900 or Tara Sad (603) 756-4861.
You may know her as a friendly server at Burdick's, but that's just her daytime gig while she builds her reputation and repertoire as a cross-over country music singer and songwriter.
Jandee, a 2005 graduate of Keene State University in nutrition, has recently issued a CD titled "Strangely Right" in which she sings all her own songs, plays the guitar and is backed by a band.
Jandee recetnly working at Brudick's.
You can ask her yourself about upcoming gigs in the area so you can see her in action and catch her music! CCB
Ed. Note: Heidi Westover of Walpole is running tomorrow in the World Half Marathon Championship race representing the USA. The race is at 9:00 a.m. local time in Birmingham, England (4:00 a.m. here). I understand that one can see it live on a web site at www.universalsports.com. CCB
Ed. Note: Susan Jasse sent me a one-handed note with the following Alyson's Orchard info--she broke her wrist earlier in the week playing tennis. CCB
*A GREAT SELECTION OF HEIRLOOM APPLES WILL BE FOR SALE AT THE FARMSTAND THIS WEEKEND. SPECIAL HEIRLOOM CHAT & TASTING ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, FROM 12-4 PM.
*ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, WINE MAKER AMY LA BELLE WILL OFFER SAMPLES OF THE FRUIT WINES SHE MAKES WITH ALYSON’S APPLES! BUY YOUR THANKSGIVING WINE… APPLE, CRANBERRY AND CRAN-APPLE WINE ALL PAIR WELL WITH TURKEY!!!
Grand Re-Opening for Walpole Artisans Cooperative Gallery
Columbus Day Weekend!
The Walpole Artisans announce the Grand Re-opening of their Cooperative Gallery at 52 Main Street in downtown Walpole, NH, for Columbus Day weekend. The Gallery will open on Thursday, October 8, at 10a.m., and the Artisans will hold a Grand Re-Opening celebration all day Saturday, October 10. Artists will be on hand 10am-5pm to greet visitors, and serve refreshments!
According to Priya Allaire, "the community has been very supportive of the gallery during their first year of business, and the artisans look forward to being able to offer their handcrafted wares to the community once again. The Walpole Artisans are known for their Annual Studio Tour that takes place on Thanksgiving weekend in Walpole and throughout the local community." The Cooperative plans to hold periodic classes by the Artisans throughout the year. It is the continued goal of The Walpole Artisans to provide opportunities for local and regional artisans to promote and market their work, and to provide education and information to both artisans and the community about the arts.
The Walpole Artisans Cooperative now offers a wide variety of products showcasing a talented group of local artists who specialize in many different media. Artwork is available in a variety of two and three dimensional media including painting, photography, prints, handmade cards and invitations, decorative and functional woodworking, ceramics, blown glass, found object art, jewelry, dolls, metal sculpture, and more!
The Walpole Artisans Cooperative will be open Wednesday –Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-3pm. The gallery will also be open on Monday Holidays, 11am-3pm. New Members are welcome and accepted through a juried process. The Cooperative is currently accepting member applications! Interested artisans should contact the Cooperative at (603) 756-3020 or stop in to 52 Main Street during business hours to pick up an application.
Barbara Schupack, Walpole resident and President of the Saxtons River Art Guild, reports that the 3rd Annual Fall Arts Festival will be held again Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. Artists from Hew Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts will display and sell fine art. A whimsical metal sculpture of Bob Taylor will be on the lawn, and on Sunday, music will be provided by Donal Saaf, artist and musician. The event is free and open to members and non-members.
"Walpole Boy Scout Troop #299 has been challenged by an anonymous donor to collect 200 non-perishable food items, which the donor will match with a dollar for each item. We will also be placing boxes for food donations at local businesses. If you would like a box at your business, please contact the troop. All food items and the monetary matching funds will be donated to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf. Anyone interested in donating food items or expanding on the matching funds, please call Tammy Vittum, Walpole Boy Scout secretary at (603) 445-2159 or ron-tami@comcast.net. This food drive is in addition to the annual Scouting for Food event that takes place in November due to the high demand on the FM Food Shelf at this time. Walpole Boy Scouts are also selling popcorn to help support their scouting program. Please contact the troop secretary if you would like to purchase popcorn, but have not yet been asked."
Ed. Note: This is an announcement of the Walpole International Affairs Discussion Group's (WIADG) first meeting of the year. CCB
Speed Limit? What Speed Limit? Causes and Recovery Strategies for the Current International Economic Crisis
7:00 PM, Thursday, October 29, 2009 Hastings House, Walpole, NH
This will be a discussion concerning various viewpoints regarding the current global economic crisis (and its roots and prospects for the future). There will be a social time from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. with refreshments. Starting at 7:30 each speaker will provide a brief synopsis of how they understand the current crisis. They will have an opportunity to question or challenge the views of one another and then the moderator will solicit questions and brief comments from the audience to enlarge the discussion.
Program leaders will include...
Jules LaRocque, Ph.D., moved to Keene, in his native New Hampshire,
after four decades of teaching economics at Lawrence University
(Wisconsin), the University of Wisconsin (Madison), and the University
of Iowa. During those decades, he taught international trade,
finance, and development; the history of economic thought, monetary theory and policy, and industrial organization and regulation. Since returning to NH, he has taught courses in the Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL) at Keene State College.
Armagan Gezici, Ph.D., professor of economics, Keene State College.
Gezici was awarded a degree in engineering in her native Turkey, after which she decided to pursue the study of economics. She earned a Ph. D. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2007. Since then, she has been on the faculty at Keene State where she teaches
courses based in micro-economics and international economics.
The WIADG is a dues paying membership group formed to present periodic and timely discussion on world issues led by knowledgeable experts.
Three to four programs are scheduled during the year. Recent speakers have included U.S. Ambassadors, an expert on disease epidemics, an expert on the Middle East oil situation, and experts on social/political cultures of Iraq,
Pakistan, China and Nepal. For further information, call Merv Stevens at 756-3534.
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with seven people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
MARCIA GALLOWAY – CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Mrs. Galloway invited everyone to join the Conservation Commission on a walk they are sponsoring. It will be held on October 3rd from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Fall Mountain. David Howard, geologist, will be leading the walk. The meeting place will be on the Town Common no later than 8:45 am.
Mrs. Galloway asked if any of the timber cut on Derry Hill was in Walpole. Mrs. Clough was asked to make a copy of the notice for the Conservation Commission.
BOY SCOUTS – Joshua Makinen: Joshua Makinen is working toward his Eagle Badge therefore he is in the process of collecting information on possible projects. He asked if there were any in the community that the Selectboard was aware of. The Eagle Scout Service Project would have to benefit more than one person and he would have to show leadership. Several suggestions were made; if the Selectboard becomes aware of any others they will contact him.
TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS: Joe Dion and Jerry Galloway, Trustees of Trust Funds, were contacted by the State Department of Revenue Administration on several issues that need to be resolved:
A final report needs to be made on the Landfill closure; this will require a vote at the next Annual Town Meeting;
There is $286.00 left in the Statistical Up-date Account. The Selectboard agreed that this account should be closed out.
The Trustees will obtain the paperwork to make the necessary changes from Elaine Moore to Janet Clough.
There are two pending items that involve North Walpole.
One account has to be changed from Mr. Kramer and Mr. Putnam to Mr. Dion and Mr. Galloway. They will need a resignation letter from Mr. Putnam and a letter from the Selectboard stating that Mr. Kramer has not been a Trustee since his resignation date.
The Trustees would like their own storage space in the basement. At the present time they are sharing a space with the Town Clerk. The Selectboard agreed to designate a space for them. Mrs. Clough will obtain a book for the new used copier in the downstairs office.
A tentative date for the Hooper Lease Committee to meet was set for Friday, October 16th at 9:00 am in the Town Hall. This will be a non-public meeting for only the committee.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $2,989.49. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
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PAYROLL: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending September 19, 2009, for gross wages in the amount of $15,576.70 or net wages in the amount of $7,068.02. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the supplemental payroll voucher in the gross amount of $500.00 or net wages in the amount of $230.87. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,521.74. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 03, 2009: Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 03, 2009, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mrs. Teague and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the motion passed by a majority vote. Mr. Sawyer abstained as he was not present at this meeting.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 08, 2009 (Continued from September 03, 2009 meeting): Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard continued meeting of September 08, 2009, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mrs. Teague and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the motion passed by a majority vote. Mr. Sawyer abstained as he was not present at this meeting.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 10, 2009: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 10, 2009, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the motion passed by a majority vote. Mrs. Teague abstained as she was not present at this meeting.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 17, 2009: Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 17, 2009, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. With Mrs. Teague and Mr. Sawyer in favor, the motion passed by a majority vote. Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present at this meeting.
SELECTBOARD MEETING –September 17, 2009: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of September 17, 2009, as printed. These Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With Mr. Sawyer and Mrs. Teague in favor, the motion passed by a majority vote. Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present at this meeting.
Mr. Sawyer moved to have Mrs. Teague call Loren Martin at Avitar to emphasize the privacy of this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meetings:
North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – September 22, 2009;
Cheshire County Commissioners – September 02, 2009;
Cheshire County Commissioners – September 09, 2009.
OLD BUSINESS:
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GUYER & SON ROOFING LETTER: The Selectboard approved the letter to Guyer & Son Roofing under Mrs. Clough’s signature.
DOWNSTAIRS ROOM: Following a discussion on the cleaning and painting of the walls in the downstairs meeting room, there was a consensus of the Selectboard to table this agenda item until the next meeting.
ABATEMENT APPEAL – Cindy Creteau-Miller: Mrs. Teague moved to enter into a Non-Public meeting pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II ( c)Reputations. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved unanimously. The time was 8:34 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:49 PM.
Mrs. Teague moved to contact Loren Martin of Avitar and ask her to take a second look at the Cindy Creteau-Miller property. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.
TOWN PROJECTS: Mr. Sawyer received a complaint from a local contractor about how the Town highway projects are given out. The Selectboard agreed to have their liaison to the Highway Department discuss how competitive quotes on Town projects get done with Jim Terrell.
NEW BUSINESS:
JIM TERRELL – Vacation: The Selectboard approved a request from Jim Terrell to take vacation time from October 7th through October 15th, 2009.
DEBRA GAGE, Department of Revenue Administration – Correspondence on Cyclinical Re-evaluation by Avitar: The Selectboard approved having Mrs. Clough contact Avitar regarding the DRA questions about Current Use properties.
STATE OF NH Dept of Safety Letter: Peter Dexter/Volkspart: There was a consensus of the Selectboard to forward this letter to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER – Dr. Charles Morosini, #09-461-11, Map 008-114-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Dr. Charles Morosini. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
SOLID WASTE DEPT: Veterans Day/Holiday Request: Mrs. Teague moved to allow the Solid Waste Department to close on Tuesday, November 11, 2009, to observe the Veterans Day holiday. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.
TYPE MASTER SERVICES: Machine Sales Invoice: Mrs. Teague moved to pay the invoice from Type Master Services for the new used copier in the amount of $400.00. Equal amounts are to be taken from the following accounts: Conservation Commission, Trustees of Trust Funds, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.
RECREATION COMMITTEE: The Recreation Committee would like to have some guidance on the rules and regulations for their committee. They would like to do a fundraiser to be used toward a community playground. Mrs. Clough was asked to contact the Local Government
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Center for their opinion as to whether this committee should be kept as an independent or a Town committee.
LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
ANDREW DEY – Tri Village Energy Committee; PUC Sustainable Energy Division: Mr. Sawyer moved to have Mr. Aldrich sign the PUC Sustainable Energy letter. Mrs. Teague seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VACHON, CLUKAY & CO., PC; Invoices on Audit and Accounting Services: Mrs. Teague moved to approve and sign the letter to Vachon, Clukay & Co., PC. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.
E-9-1-1 LIAISON APPOINTMENT FORM: Mr. Sawyer moved to have the Chairman sign the letter to name Jim Terrell as the Town’sE-9-1-1 contact person. Seconded by Mrs.Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 9:48 PM.
WALPOLE TOWN LIBRARY TO PRESENT PROGRAM ON
THE CONNECTICUT RIVER
David Deen, River Steward for the Connecticut River Watershed Council in the Upper Connecticut River, will speak Wednesday, October 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Walpole library, Main Street, Walpole.
Deen will talk about issues affecting the River and its tributaries from the Massachusetts border to the headwaters of the Connecticut Lakes. He is eminently qualified on the subject, having served 20 years as chair of the Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee of the Vermont Legislature. He is also the owner/operator of Strictly Trout Flyfishing Guide Service, the oldest professional flyfishing guide service in Vermont and one of the oldest Orvis Endorsed guide businesses in the country.
This event is the first of a series of 2nd Wednesday programs being presented by the Friends of the Walpole Town Library each month from October through April. It is free and open to the public.
In the absence of Whitney Aldrich, Chair, Mrs. Teague called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM. There were five people present in attendance.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Brian McMaster – Grant on the Dunning Building: Mr. McMaster presented the progress report for Andrus Associates, LLC who are located in the Dunning Building in North Walpole. The document is a disclosure of their finances for the first six months of 2009. There is still $1,500 in the account that can be used for Town expenses in connection with the administration of the grant therefore he asked that Teresa Kissell bill what is appropriate.
Mr. Sawyer moved that the Selectboard sign the Progress Report forAndrus Associates, LLC for the NH Community Development Program. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
NON-PUBLIC MEETING:
Mr. Sawyer moved to enter into a Non-Public meeting pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c ) Reputations. Mrs. Teague seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved unanimously. The time was 7:37 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:10 PM.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $114,293.98. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
PAYROLL: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending September 12, 2009, for gross wages in the amount of $17,469.31 or net wages in the amount of $8,848.89. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,804.95. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETINGS: The Selectboard tabled the Minutes of the Selectboard meetings for September 03, 2009, September 08, 2009, and September 10, 2009 until the next meeting as a quorum was not present to take action on any of these meetings.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meetings:
· Conservation Commission – September 8, 2009; and
· North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners – September 15, 2009.
OLD BUSINESS:
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TOWN HALL CEILING: There was a consensus of the Selectboard to continue this agenda item until their next meeting when a full Board is present.
GUYER & SON ROOFING: Roof Inspection: The Selectboard reviewed the quote for the Town Hall roof that was received from Guyer & Son Roofing. He advised that it would be a huge expense to take several of the chimneys down; he recommended doing the flashing. The roof repairs would not be done until spring. The Selectboard would not be opposed if Mr. Guyer submitted a contract in the amount of $6,500.00 contingent upon voter approval in March. Mr. Sawyer moved to inform Guyer & Son Roofing that the Selectboard will be looking for approval from the voters at the Town Meeting in March. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
TIM and ANNA BLANC: Property Tax Appeal – Map 011-043-003: Mr. Sawyer moved to sign the Property Tax Appeal for the 2008 tax year for Tim and Anna Blanc. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
DOWNSTAIRS COPIER: Elaine Moore reported that the downstairs copier machine is beyond repair therefore a used copier was ordered that is within the budget. The expense will be shared by the Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Trustees of Trust Funds. The Selectboard approved having the old copier taken to the Recycling Center.
NEW BUSINESS:
VACHON, CLUKAY & CO., PC: Back Billing: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of two bills from Vachon, Clukay & Co., PC. Following a discussion Mrs. Teague requested that they provide a full accounting of the work they did for 2007 and 2008. The bills will not be paid until this information is received.
DOWNSTAIRS ROOM: Mrs. Mansouri advised that the meeting room downstairs that is used by the Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Trustees of Trust Funds has mold therefore something needs to be done. There is no ventilation in that room. Following a discussion there was a consensus of the Selectboard to ask Jerry Brady if he would be able to wash the walls and then paint them. The Selectboard will look into a way to provide ventilation as they were not aware of this issue.
ELAINE MOORE – Day Off: The Selectboard approved having Elaine Moore take Friday, September 25th off.
PLANNING BOARD – Keys: The Selectboard approved the request of the Planning Board to give a key to Jeff Miller, Chair.
SOLID WASTE FACILITY: Mrs. Teague reported that Paul Colburn is looking into other disposal sites for the Town’s waste at a better price.
LETTER TO BE SIGNED:
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: The Selectboard approved and signed the letter to the Southwest Regional Planning Commission to request the nomination of Mel Schupack as a Town of Walpole Conservation Commission representative.
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Adjournment: Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 8:58 PM.
Walpole's David Howell, a retired geologist with the USGS and former faculty member at Stanford, will lead a two-hour exploration walk of Fall Mountain tomorrow and explain the geology of the mountain. David has worked on all continents but Africa reading the rocks to understand the growth and shaping of continents. The walk is free and open to the public. Meet on the Common at 8:45 a.m. Walkers will carpool to the trailhead and return around 11:00 a.m. For more information call Marcia Galloway at 756-3604. CCB
