Ed. Note: This is the text of an Eagle Times story I wrote last week based on an interview I conducted with Walpole real estate developers Jack Franks, Jedd Pellerin, Rob Kasper and Jayson Dunbar. CCB
7-22-10
Walpole Developers Test Grocery Coop Concept
August 3 Public Meeting at Fall Mountain High School
By Chuck Bingaman
Walpole residents seeking to build a multi-use commercial development off Rt. 12 will hold a public meeting Tuesday, August 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Fall Mountain High School to test interest in their including a coop food store along the lines of such stores in Hanover and Littleton.
Jack Franks, Jayson Dunbar, Jedd Pellerin and Rob Kasper have been meeting with management teams from the Hanover Coop and the Littleton (NH) Coop to learn about their organizational steps and keys to their market successes. And Hanover Coop’s Manager Terry Applebee will join in the August 3 meeting to discuss how a coop operates and how Walpole might create one.
Why attend the meeting? Kasper said that those in attendance would find out about the advantages of being a member of a coop and how a coop might benefit the community. The Hanover Coop, he noted, now has 40,000 members and does $70 million in sales annually. It has three stores, over 40 employees, nearly 30 of which are full-time with benefits. See www.coopfoodstore.com.
“Attendance at the meeting will show us the level of interest in the area. If a large number of people express interest, we’ll know it might be possible here. Of course,” Kasper added, “we will also do an independent market analysis to help us decide how to ‘size’ the store and to get ideas on how to stock it.”
Kasper pointed out that the successful coop stores up and down the Connecticut Valley emphasize the offering of locally produced food but also have contracted with distributor Associated Grocers to supplement local foods and to offset their seasonality.
Franks added that a key element in the success of the other coops has been their willingness to listen to what members and customers want and to respond effectively. He added that the Hanover Coop helped the Littleton Coop get started—it opened in May 2009—and would be willing to assist the Walpole project if it goes farther. “Actually,” according to Franks, “we would have an advantage over where Littleton started because we already have a prime building site—our land on Rt. 12. And a coop in Walpole would fit in so well with our “agri-tourism” tradition of ‘top-shelf’ local food produced by Alyson’s, Burdick’s, Walpole Creamery, Westminster Meats and many others.”
The building site the developers are eyeing for a possible coop would be the lot closest to Rt. 12 using the new access road, Red Barn Lane, just south of the new Tractor Supply store. While details are merely concepts for now, the developers released an artist’s rendering of a possible coop store that included an open area in the front for possible growing of vegetables, herbs, etc. and possible gardening projects for area children.
Jayson Dunbar noted that the group has been in discussion with the Vermont Food Hub about possible networking or more with the site.
Franks summed up the planning to date as “an effort to see if we can do something here locally to save people and the community money, to save fuel along with our carbon footprints, and to create some jobs. Those having really been the driving forces to get us to start looking into this.”
Franks and his development team earlier this month filed a site plan application with the Walpole Planning Board that envisions building 48 condominium units in three buildings to the east of Rt. 12, possible professional offices, restaurants or other commercial buildings in a second lot and an undetermined use of the lot nearest Rt. 12, now the site of the possible food coop. All of the land in question is in the Walpole commercial zone. The site plan application will be up for public hearing and possible approval of the plan are set for the August 10 Planning Board meeting at 7:00 in the Walpole Town Hall.
The Walpole Town Pool is putting on its 2nd Annual Community Day on Saturday, August 14. The event will be from 12pm-12am and it is a free event. However, donations are welcome and appreciated as all proceeds will go toward building a new playground at Whitcomb Park. We are also having two movie showings at 8pm (PG movie) and one at 10pm(PG-13). There will also be food for sale during the whole event.
Please note: It has always been the policy of The Walpolean to encourage comments AND to request that those adding comments sign them with their names. While I confess to not having enforced that policy as consistently as I should have, I want to remind commenters again. Signing adds, I hope, responsibiliity, civility and the possibility that readers can contact commenters outside of The Walpolean if they want to. I also suggest adding email addresses to your signatures. I reserve the option of deleting comments that are not signed. Thank you! Chuck Bingaman chuck@chuckbingaman.com.
Ed. Note: Here's my story that appeared in the Eagle Times yesterday reporting Tuesday evening's Planning Board meeting. CCB
7-13-2010
Walpole Group Proposes Condo/Commercial Development
By Chuck Bingaman
Four Walpole residents Tuesday evening gave the Planning Board a preliminary look at a 48-unit condominium development with possible added commercial pieces they are seeking to create on a 12+ acre site off Rt. 12 behind the new Tractor Supply store.
Prior to hearing the development overview, the Board approved a lot-line adjustment clearing the way for the condominiums to be built.Before the Board approved the adjustment, a sale, really, of 2 acres of abutting land to the developers, the primary abutter, Ralph Murray, claimed that he was the “most affected” abutter and told Board members that he was opposed to the project on so many levels, both ethical and moral, that he couldn’t express them all.
After the Board approved the lot line adjustment, local attorney Rob Kasper, one of the four proposers of the development, gave an overview in which he said he wanted to put to rest some of the innuendos that had been circulating about it.First, he wanted to clarify that all of the development group were local Walpole residents: Jack Franks, Jason Dunbar, Jedd Pellerin and himself.He stressed that they were merely “local people trying to do what’s best for Walpole and not popping up a ‘big box’ store as have already been approved twice recently here!”
Kasper further noted that all of the plans more than complied with local zoning and planning regulations and that the group was more than prepared to fully accomplish the multi-phase work.
The condos, according to Kasper, have been designed to serve an “adult community” meaning that at least one of the residents will be required to be over age 50 and that underage persons would be allowed residence only for limited periods.
Partner and group architect Jedd Pellerin showed drawings and renderings that left about 57% of the section of the development set for condominiums as open space, nearly twice the required amount in Walpole regulations.He noted that they would be 600 feet back from Rt. 12, have shed-roofed parking areas and both a berm and plantings to limit views to the west that would be the rear of the new Tractor Supply building. The buildings would be built in phases based on how quickly they sell.
Pellerin’s rendering of the three buildings showed large, barn like structures with tall, peaked roofs and cupolas on each.They would have16 units in each, eight on each of two floors.Entrances would be at both ends of each building with common lobbies at each end. Common hallways on each floor would lead to interior entries to each 1100 square foot, two-bedroom, 1.75-bath unit.Middle units in the each building, he said, would be at the most 82 to 100 feet from an entrance. There would not be elevators because, he said, there would be sufficient accessible units on the first floors.
Planning Board members and audience members peppered Kasper, lead developer Jack Franks, Pellerin and engineer Tom Duffield with questions about the buildings, units and estimated pricing.Franks said, “we’re still getting numbers, and my goal is to make the units affordable locally.” He emphasized that the design of the buildings and the units in them had prefabrication and price control in mind.Board Chair Jeff Miller asked that Franks be prepared at the August public hearing to discuss specifics of what he considers “affordable.”Former Board member Eric Merklein asked if some units might be reserved as rental units for people unable to afford to purchase.
As to future development of condominium amenities such as common rooms, a health club, etc., Franks said, “We see ourselves as just the vehicle putting these units in place for the future people who will govern the development through a condominium association and who can choose to create such things.”
In addition to the condos that would be the first phase of the overall plan, Mr. Kasper discussed two other parcels in the 12-acre development.In the lot closest to Rt. 12, he said the group was considering a possible coop food store on the order of those in Littleton and Hanover NH, both of which the group had studied.Such stores sell not only locally produced foods but also commercially imported foods to broaden their inventories and deal with seasonality.In the lot between such a coop grocery store and the condominiums, he said the group was looking at a number of options and invited Walpole residents to make suggestions.Among the possibilities, he said, were a health club, a dentist’s office, a possible bank or coffee shop or even a resurrection of the old Fall Mountain Brewery as a brewpub and restaurant.Those plans, however, would wait until after the condominium buildings are completed or well on their way to being sold.
The Board voted to accept the group's complete site plan application and to set it for public hearing at its regular meeting August 10.
The Real Twist Ice Cream stand in Walpole, NH will hold its next Classic Car Cruise Night, weather permitting, on Sunday, July 18, from 6-9PM. Here’s a chance for the whole family to enjoy a Sunday evening looking at old and antique cars, while enjoying delicious soft serve ice cream. There will be live music by Vinnie Dibernardo (vet emergencies permitting). Anyone who brings his classic car to show will get a free regular sized sundae. Everyone visiting can get free jimmies, diptop or flavorburst with any cup or cone. Make sure to enter the drawing for free Pizza, ice cream or DVD’s!
The Real Twist is located next to Real to Reel Video at the North Meadow Plaza in Walpole. It is open noon – 9PM, seven days a week. Enjoy your ice cream outside, in the lovely garden, or under the porch.
Future 2010 Season Cruise Nights are scheduled for August 15th and September 5th. See you there!
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with eight people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
LEWIS LeCLAIR: Mr. LeClair asked the Selectboard to consider issuing an Abatement on his property taxes. He feels there are a few discrepancies in the assessment . Avitar stated that property values are dropping so the most recent appraisals are not comparable. Before submitting an Appeal to the Board of Tax and Land Appeals (BTLA) he wanted to present what he had researched to the Selectboard. Following their discussion the Selectboard recommended that he make his Appeal before the BTLA.
RECESS REGULAR MEETING:
Mr. Sawyer moved to recess this meeting to allow the Selectboard to enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Mrs. Teague seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 7:48 PM.
MEETING OF THE HOOPER TRUSTEES
JOE DION and JERRY GALLOWAY: Mr. Dion, on behalf of the Hooper Property Study Committee, had an appraiser look at the antiques in the Hooper Mansion room-by-room. He anticipates that it will take about three days to do the appraisal at a cost of approximately $3,500. He feels this is not a good time to sell them because the market is down. In the meantime they should be insured.
Mr. Dion called Terry Knowles and left a message to ask her to contact him. In a previous conversation she indicated she would be available to meet with the Hooper Study Committee after July 1st.
Mr. Sawyer moved to have Mr. Dion and Mr. Galloway proceed to get a full appraisal of the antiques in the Hooper Mansion as presented at this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Adjournment:
Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting of the Hooper Trustees. Mrs. Teague seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 7:56 PM.
SELECTBOARD MEETING (Continued)
Mr. Aldrich resumed the regular meeting of the Selectboard.
DAN NORTHCOTT and BEN NORTHCOTT: At the last meeting Mary McHugh expressed concern with the repair shop across the street from her property. The Selectboard moved to ask Daniel Northcott to attend this meeting to discuss this situation at his residence in a Rural/Agricultural District. Dan Northcott and Ben Northcott attended this meeting to respond to the concerns. Ben Northcott advised that at this time there is a bulldozer and an excavator on the property for maintenance because they have a garage there where they can do their maintenance work. They work on their own equipment
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only; they do no work for other people. A good part of their work is forestry, logging jobs, and thinning field restoration but they also do some construction work. Mrs. Mansouri read a section from the Zoning Ordinance, Article VIII, for the Rural/Agricultural District. Ben Northcott explained that this property abuts their family farm; the farm is on both sides of the road. He feels he has been a very nice neighbor, does not work after dark and most of the time there is only one truck there. Mrs. Teague recommended that a letter be written to Ms. McHugh to report that this is not a commercial operation; the equipment is owned by them. They have agreed to attend the next Zoning Board of Adjustment on July 21st for a consultation.
SOLID WASTE FACILITY – Paul Colburn: Mr. Colburn reported that they had a WRAP Committee meeting this afternoon. He talked to the committee about sending out some Thank You letters to LaValley’s in West Lebanon as they gave them a shed at no charge; to the Walpole Police Department for their donated computers; to Ray Harris and Ken’s Computers in Springfield for their donation of a hard drive; and to Herb Hurlburt for donating a box for the baler. National Grid will be coming in to be sure there is sufficient electricity coming into the facility. The furnace is completely installed and it was test fired. Since they have a supply of veggie oil it can be used provided it has a separate line. Mary Lou Huffling asked if they would be willing to take 3-or-4 used refrigerators and/or freezers this year; last year Alstead took several at no charge. The WRAP Committee had voted not to allow this but the Selectboard approved this request because the Food Shelf helps many residents in this Town.
Mr. Sawyer moved to allow the Coordinator of the Solid Waste Facility to assist Mary Lou Huffling with whatever he deems appropriate. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Colburn advised that the NH Legislators and Governor have extended the current burn pit regulations until 2014. The highest bidder has until Saturday to pay for the old truck. If he does not do so the Selectboard recommended that he be called and told that the truck will go to the next highest bidder. Mr. Colburn has held a safety meeting with the employees but still needs to do forklift classes.
The Walpole Village Market still has not paid for Walpole bags that were for sale in the store as a convenience to residents. A letter will be written to the owner to give her 30 days to pay for them or the Town will be forced to take legal action for collection.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $624,171.21. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
The above amount includes a monthly payment to the Fall Mountain Regional School District in the amount of $429,031.14.
PAYROLL:
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending July 03, 2010, for checks dated July 09, 2010, for gross wages in the amount of $24,318.26 or net wages in the amount of $15,513.52. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI, and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,109.95. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
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MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – July 01, 2010: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 01, 2010, as written. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of July 01, 2010, as printed. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meeting:
· North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – July 6, 2010.
BUILDING PERMITS:
PICKERING, 82 Thompson Road, Map & Lot #008-099-001: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2010-30 for Rick and Gayle Pickering to construct a single family home at 82 Thompson Road. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
LEWIS, 10 Short Lane, Map & Lot #017-018-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2010-31 for Kimberly Lewis to construct a screen porch. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
ABATEMENT:
EMMERMAN, 503 March Hill Road, Map & Lot #011-058-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Abatement for Emmerman as recommended by the assessor, Avitar Associates. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
REFUNDS:
HURLBURT, 28 Pinewood Circle, Map & Lot #008-057-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement Refund for the Tax Year 2009 in the amount of $769.00 Overpayment and $28.70 Interest for a total of $797.70 for George and Joanne Hurlburt. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
BARCOME , 392 Watkins Hill Road, Map & Lot #005-047-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement Refund for the Tax Year 2009 in the amount of $1,777.00 Overpayment and $66.31 Interest for a total of $1,843.31 for Glenn Barcome. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
HODGKINS, 256 Old Keene Road, Map & Lot #007-024-002: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement Refund for the Tax Year 2009 in the amount of $168.00 Overpayment and $7.13 Interest for a total of $175.13 for John and Suzanne Hodgkins. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
ABATEMENT APPEAL:
ANDREW K. LEWIS v. TOWN OF WALPOLE – Decision: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the Notice of Decision from the Board of Tax and Land Appeals regarding the Andrew K. Lewis property.
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NEW BUSINESS:
COLONIAL DRIVE ROAD SIDE WORK: The Selectboard viewed the pictures submitted by Paul Trask regarding the way the road side was mowed on Colonial Drive.
Mr. Sawyer moved that the pictures be passed onto the Road Agent for his information. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
NOTE FROM JOHN STEVENS FAMILY: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the Thank You note from the John Stevens Family for use of the Town Hall for the memorial service.
WOMEN OF WALPOLE GAZEBO/COMMON USE: Mr. Sawyer moved to allow the Women of Walpole to use the Gazebo and Common for their annual flea market on Saturday, June 4, 2010 free of charge. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
WALPOLE RECREATION DEPOSITS: There was a consensus of the Selectboard to allow Joe Goodhue to continue to make deposits as he has been but he needs to send a copy of the deposit slip to Mrs. Clough who will share it with Mrs. Mansouri.
SOLID WASTE FACILITY: Charlie Andros contacted Mr. Sawyer relative to reinstating his privilege to use the Solid Waste Facility again.
Mr. Sawyer moved to send a letter to Charlie Andros to advise that he should contact Paul Colburn about using the facility again. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
OLD BUSINESS:
WALPOLE TOWN LIBRARY: The five quotes for repairs to the rear roof at the Library were reviewed by the Selectboard. Following a discussion there was a consensus to ask Lyn Cook and Jeanne Ramey to attend the next Selectboard meeting on Thursday, July 15th at 7:30 PM.
HEALTH OFFICER: Mr. Sawyer moved to sign the State of New Hampshire Local Health Officer nomination form for Dr. Charles Shaw. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Sawyer requested that Mrs. Clough write a letter to Dr. Charles Shaw to let him know that Dr. Harneet Sethi might be interested in being the Deputy Health Officer.
OLDEST TOWN RESIDENT: The Selectboard continue their research to find the oldest Town resident who will be the recipient of the Boston Post Cane.
WALPOLE FARMERS MARKET REQUEST: Mr. Sawyer moved to allow the Walpole Farmers Market to have access to water. The Town Hall will be locked at 6:00 PM. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
EAGLE ON FLAG POLE: Mr. Sawyer mentioned that Mark Houghton needs to be asked if he will make arrangements for the Fire Department to take the eagle down from the top of the flag pole so Stu Bailey can fix it and then have the Fire Department put it back on the top of the flag pole.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 10:26 PM.
Ed. Note: This announcement comes from Artisan Cooperative member David Howell. CCB
Do you have a sweet tooth and a yen to be creative?
Then drop by the Walpole Artisan Cooperative for some art and ice cream this Saturday afternoon. Sample free ice cream provided by the Walpole Creamery. Then learn to make quick and easy collage bookmarks with Walpole resident and guest artist Janette Schuster, author of Mixed-Media Collage Jewelry.
These one-of-a-kind bookmarks make great gifts and are perfect for marking your place in a juicy summer novel. You will learn basic collage techniques using a variety of papers including vintage photos, maps, and ephemera. All materials are provided, and no previous experience or pre-registration is required.
Ed. Note: A news release from the Walpole Farmers Market. CCB
WALPOLE FARMERS MARKET TO MOVE 2 MORE TIMES
The Walpole Farmers Market will be moving again on July 16 and August 6. The Market is usually held on the Walpole Town Common, on Fridays from 3 to 6 pm, rain or shine. On July 16 and August 6, however, the Market will move diagonally across from the Common, behind St. John's Episcopal Church, to the field that is used in winter as a skating rink.
Our hard working farmers are cooperating with Mother Nature to shower us with summer's bounty. The Market offers organic and conventional produce; meats; cow (and sometimes goat) milk; sheep and cow milk cheese; eggs; maple products; honey and bee products; wine; flowers; ice cream; baked goods; prepared foods; fiber products; handmade soaps and pottery; as well as some homemade health care in the form of chair massage and reiki.
For more information about the WFM, visit the website at walpolefarmersmarket.com, email jill@walpolefarmersmarket.com, follow along on Facebook, or call 756-3169. If you'd like to receive email updates about the market, send along your email address.
Ed. Note: Thanks to Board member Ben Daviss, here is tomorrow evening's Planning Board agenda. CCB
MEETING AGENDA: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
Call Meeting to Order:
A. Roll Call – Designate Alternates.
B. Approve Minutes of June 08, 2010 Regular Meeting and June 22, 2010 Workshop Session.
Review Applications Submitted: Accept/Reject/Delay – Once an application has been accepted as complete the individual public hearing is held, following the hearing(s) the Board may take final action by approving, disapproving or delaying final action on each application.
Public Hearings:
A. Jared S. & Linda K. Stopler and Jane M. Phipps Revocable Trust 2005/Jane M. Phipps,
Trustee- Boundary Line Adjustment on Map 010, Lots 013, 012 and 012-1. This is located in the Rural Agricultural Zoning District and is on the east side of the Old Drewsville Road.
B. Philip D. Carroll and Linda Carroll – Lot Line Adjustment, Map 005, Lots 24-2 and 39, to Become One Continuous Lot of Record. This is located in the Rural Agricultural Zoning District and is near the intersection of Taggard Road and County Road.
C. 504 Main Street, LLC and Avanru Development and Ralph A. & Gloria H. Hodgkins –Boundary Line Adjustment on Map 012, Lots 013 and 018. This is located in the Commercial Zoning District and is off Route 12.
New Business:
A. 504 Main Street, LLC and Jack Franks / Avanru Development – Preliminary Consultation for Site Plan Review – Town Map 012, Lots 013 and 018.
B. Bensonwood Homes – Tedd Benson and Peter Wotowiec. Preliminary Consultation about planning for their commercial building at 9 Edwards Lane.
C. Other – None scheduled as of posting – may change.
Planning Discussion:
A. Master Plan – Review of Land Use Chapter;
B. Development Design Criteria;
C. Work Session for July 27, 2010 (must be held in Downstairs Office).
Jack Franks is scheduled to tell about his expected site plan application for a major development in Walpole's commercial zone behind the new Tractor Supply store at the Planning Board's meeting at Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.
If you would like to hear it from the source and to form your views based on the facts, rather than gossip and third-hand information, you should attend this meeting. Many questions will be asked by the Board members and the public.
This will not be the last opportunity for you to learn about Mr. Franks and his plans. There will likely be additional meetings and public hearings. But this one will probably raise the key issues members of the Board and public are interested in, and it may determine the directions of future discussions.
It will be a great opportunity to see your elected officials in action on an important matter and to participate if you wish. Chuck Bingaman
Apple Hill Playing for Peace Concert/Discussion This Sunday Afternoon
Walpole's International Affairs Discussion Group is presenting a special public program Sunday afternoon, July 11, featuring Apple Hill Director Lenny Matczynsky and the Semplici String Quartet, a group of Turkish professional musicians currently in residence here.
The program will be preceded by light refreshments at 4:00 p.m. and followed by a discussion of the Apple Hill program and musical interludes by the quartet. It is free and open to the public, although contributions are requested and gifts of $20 are suggested.
David Howell's barn/studio, the program venue, is at 250 Old Keene Road, approximately 1.25 miles out from the center of Walpole on the west side of the road. There is a long driveway and ample parking not far from the barn.
Mr. Matczynsky will explain the 39-year-old, internationally acclaimed program of Apple Hill, headquartered in Nelson, NH, and introduce the quartet. For further information on Apple Hill, see www.applehill.org or leave a message for Chuck Bingaman at 603-313-0500.
Ed. Note: This reminder comes from Cheryl Hoffman of the Friends of the Walpole Town Library. CCB
WANT A GREAT PLACE TO TAKE YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER?
THE FRIENDS OF THE WALPOLE TOWN LIBRARY ARE OFFERING PASSES TO SEVEN AREA MUSEUMS. IT IS A COOL WAY TO SPEND A HOT DAY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO DO. PASSES PROVIDE EITHER FREE ADMISSION OR REQUIRE A NOMINAL FEE FROM PASS HOLDERS, DEPENDING UPON THE MUSEUM OF CHOICE. THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO VISIT SOME OF THE WONDERFUL AND VARIED ATTRACTIONS RIGHT IN OUR OWN BACKYARD. ALL PASSES ARE PROVIDED COURTESY OF THE FRIENDS OF THE WALPOLE TOWN LIBRARY.
THE PASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING MUSEUMS TO ALL WALPOLE TOWN LIBRARY CARD HOLDERS:
THE VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE -
QUECHEE, VT.
BILLINGS FARM AND MUSEUM - WOODSTOCK, VT
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY - CONCORD, NH
MT. KEARSARGE INDIAN MUSEUM - WARNER, NH
CURRIER GALLERY OF ART - MANCHESTER, NH
CANTERBURY SHAKER VILLAGE - CANTERBURY, NH
BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - BOSTON, MA
TO OBTAIN YOUR MUSEUM PASSES OR FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OR VISIT THE WALPOLE TOWN LIBRARY. TEL: 603-756-9808
Ed. Note: These two job notices come from Janet Clough, Secretary to the Selectmen. CCB
Financial Services Clerk
Town of Walpole seeks a Financial Services Clerk. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred but will consider applicants with 5 years of relevant job experience.
This position reports to the Selectboard and is responsible for a variety of financial and administrative tasks; knowledge of fund accounting is required. Essential job functions include management of accounts payable, payroll and human resources including benefits administration; financial reporting to board and the State of NH; cash receipts and monthly reconciliation; and audit preparation.
This position is available immediately. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume to Janet Clough at the Town of Walpole, PO Box 756, Walpole, NH 03608 or via email to jclough@walpolenh.us. The deadline for applications is July 14, 2010. Applications can be found on the Town of Walpole website at www.walpolenh.us.
Office Assistant
Town of Walpole seeks a part time Office Assistant in the Selectboard Office. Applicants must have a high school diploma and have had prior office experience. Basic accounting skills a plus.
This position reports to the Administrative Assistant and is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks. Functions include answering phones, filing, purchasing, handling public requests, data entry and executing other related duties as assigned.
This position is available immediately. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume to Janet Clough at the Town of Walpole, PO Box 756, Walpole, NH 03608 or via email to jclough@walpolenh.us. The deadline for applications is July 14, 2010. Applications can be found on the Town of Walpole website at www.walpolenh.us.
