Ed. Note: Here's a story that appeared in Monday's Eagle Times. The Running Times cover photo of Heidi is great, and I have been struggling to get it onto The Walpolean with no success. Maybe soon! But I thought you'd want to know about this story now! CCB
Walpole’s Heidi Westover to Race in China
By Chuck Bingaman
Heidi Westover of Walpole, one of the nation’s elite distance runners, is adding a few more pages to her already bulging scrapbook of achievements!
She’s been invited to represent the USA in the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Nanning, China next month. AND, she’ll be featured on the November cover of Running Times magazine as an outstanding athlete who also holds down a full-time job—5th grade teacher at North Charlestown Community School.
“My class and I are very excited about my going to China,” Westover said yesterday. “I learned about being chosen for the USA team earlier this year than last, so we’ve had more time to look up information on China and the city of Nanning and really incorporate them into what I am teaching this fall.”
“When I came in the morning after I got the call that I had been chosen for the USA team, the students all cheered and asked if we could research China and where I was going. They even asked to learn Chinese!”
Westover, 29, grew up in Acworth and graduated from Fall Mountain Regional High School before putting together a stellar college running record at University of Rhode Island, won the Vermont City Marathon in 2009 and 2010 and was 18th among the women at last year’s Boston Marathon. She also represented the USA in the 2009 Half Marathon World Championships—a mere 13+ miles—held last year in Birmingham, England.
Westover was one of five American women chosen for the USA Team in the Half-Marathon Championships in China and will leave for that race at 6:00 a.m. Monday, October 11 with the actual race at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 16—8:30 p.m. Friday evening the 15th here in New Hampshire. Selection for the team was on the basis of performances in other races this year. Teams from many other countries will also be competing in Nanning. Unlike most of Westover’s marathon races where thousands of men and women race at the same time, the IAAF World Marathon Championships separate the men and women, and Westover expects about 60 of the world’s top women runners in her race.
In her day job, Westover teaches all subjects in 5th grade and supplements them with a daily one-mile walk with the entire class. “Last year,” she proudly reports, “every one of my 22 students walked at least 100 miles, and some walked over 150!”
North Charlestown principal Paula Southard-Stevens emphasized yesterday that “the kids always come first with Heidi, and she always ties in her racing with her curriculum. She’s a hometown hero, and we support her all we can.”
Walking at school is, of course, in addition to Westover’s daily routine of running 15-20 miles indoors on a treadmill in the morning and 10 or more in the afternoon in the hills of Walpole, Alstead, Langdon and Acworth with Fall Mountain track coach Larry Sayers. “I use the time running to think about the day’s lessons ahead, and I’ve come up with some pretty neat ideas while running,” says Westover. “The weekends I do long runs of 20-30 miles and I use that time to reflect on the previous week and to plan for the one ahead. Last week I ran 180 miles, and I started doing workouts on the track to work on my speed.”
When Westover arrives in Nanning, she will find it to be ancient city that has now grown to a quite modern place with shining skyscrapers and a population of nearly 6.5 million people—more than Chicago. It is near the southern border of China in a sub-tropical climate with warm, humid weather and a lot of rain. “My students have enjoyed learning about Nanning,” Westover noted, “and we have been looking into China’s school systems, jobs, population, and other interesting facts. We’ve also been reading “The Paper Dragon” by Marguerite W. Davol, a story set in China. And I will continue to build China into my curriculum.”
Excitement levels are building in North Charlestown. “Some of my students,” Westover chuckled, “have offered to go with me as my 'carry-ons'!”
Ed. Note: This notice provided by Judy Shumway. CCB
Friends of the Walpole Town Library Potluck and Program
The annual Friends of the Walpole Town Library potluck and program is tomorrow evening, Wednesday, September 29, at 6pm at the Walpole Town Hall.
Please bring a dish to share with serving utensils: A-H Salad and bread, I-R Main Dish, S-Z Dessert.
The speaker, sponsored by the NH Humanities Council, will be Charles E. Clark on “What New Hampshire thought was funny 200 years ago” based on the Farmer’s Museum, a Walpole newspaper.
Anyone wishing to become a member of the Friends may sign up at the pot luck.
A special presentation by artist Robert Shetterly, creator of a series of non-partisan portraits entitled “Americans Who Tell the Truth” will be hosted by Walpole Unitarians both at a special community event at the Town Hall October 3 at 5 p.m. and at their Sunday service at 10 a.m.
“I try to tell an honest history, to provide role models – not of the myths of U.S. exceptionalism, but of citizens who struggled for justice – and to provide hope by offering stories of courage,” Shetterly says.
The portraits invoke the spirit of “people who have insisted that this country live up to its own professed ideals about inalienable rights, equality and justice,” he added.
The portraits came to life after September 11, 2001, as Shetterly longed to tell stories of the American experience in a special way.
Although he originally planned to paint just 50 portraits, his collection continues to blossom - now more than 150 - including men and women from all walks of life, living and dead. From Sojourner Truth to today's Americans all are people whose “courage, honesty, tolerance, generosity, wisdom, and compassion have made our country strong.”
The portraits include the subject’s words over each image. For instance, Arthur Miller words are "I think the job of the artist is to remind people of what they have chosen to forget."
And from Dwight Eisenhower: "…The world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hope of its children…"
At the Town Hall event, Mr. Robert will speak from a display of original paintings and also projected images of others in circulation around the country. He will talk about how they inspired him and the interactions with subjects as they were being painted.
The Fall Arts Festival will once again fill Town Hall with the work of19 artists from Vermont, New Hampshire, New York andMassachusetts.They will display and sell their work October 16 and 17 from 10:00 to 4:00 each day.On Saturday, Donald Saaf will be providing the music. Sponsored by the Saxtons River Art Guild, the event is open to members and non-members, and each year the circle of artists expands.Bob Taylor will once again add his whimsical sculpture to the event. For further information, contact Barbara Schupack at barbaraschupack@comcast.net.
The Fall Arts Festival will once again fill Town Hall with the work of19 artists from Vermont, New Hampshire, New York andMassachusetts.They will display and sell their work October 16 and 17 from 10:00 to 4:00 each day.On Saturday, Donald Saaf will be providing the music. Sponsored by the Saxtons River Art Guild, the event is open to members and non-members, and each year the circle of artists expands.Bob Taylor will once again add his whimsical sculpture to the event. For further information, contact Barbara Schupack at barbaraschupack@comcast.net.
The Fall Arts Festival will once again fill Town Hall with the work of19 artists from Vermont, New Hampshire, New York andMassachusetts.They will display and sell their work October 16 and 17 from 10:00 to 4:00 each day.On Saturday, Donald Saaf will be providing the music. Sponsored by the Saxtons River Art Guild, the event is open to members and non-members, and each year the circle of artists expands.Bob Taylor will once again add his whimsical sculpture to the event. For further information, contact Barbara Schupack at barbaraschupack@comcast.net.
Ed. Note: This message comes from Jill Robinson. CCB
Hello to all of you! This is your friendly reminder to join us this afternoon at the Walpole Farmers' Market! We will be raffling off two official Walpole Farmers' Market lawn signs so don't forget to put your name in the drawing. We're hoping to get some feedback on the market from you as well.
As you may know, the produce is still rolling in and you will find all that you are looking for to make a wonderful, local weekend meal. Many of our vendors also like to cook so don't hesitate to ask them for their ideas on cooking a certain vegetable or meat.
Vendor news:
We'll be welcoming an new occasional vendor today, Jamie Page of Sanctuary's Alpaca Farm. Other occasional vendors joining our steadfast regulars will be O So Fine baked goods, Fine Craft Woods of New England, Elsesser's Blueberries (and in this case, raspberries). The Boy Scouts will be joining us this week and next as part of their fund-raising popcorn sale.
Rob Westover, Field Bolting Technician at Applied Bolting, asked that I tell Walpoleans that Friday is
SteelDay at Applied Bolting Technology. "We will be giving tours and demonstrations at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm. If you're bringing a group, an advance estimate on group size and time of arrival would be helpful. All of us at Applied Bolting hope to see you on Friday so that we can show you the ins and outs of what we do and how it applies to the steel industry."
BTW, Applied Bolting is run by the Walpole couple of Kristyn Wallace and Chris Curven. The company designs and manufactures an innovative washer assembly used to attach steel girders with the proper tension in bridges, skyscrapers, refineries and the like worldwide. If you want to see first-hand an American company that is thriving--and actually manufacturing things--this is a great opportunity!
Applied Bolting is just off Rt. 103 about a mile north of the Vermont Country Store on the right side of the road. Note that they would appreciate your calling ahead at 802-460-3100. CCB
Ed. Note: This news release is from Jill Robinson, Coordinater of the Walpole Farmers Market. CCB
At this week's market on Friday, September 24, there will be a drawing to win one of the colorful WFM yard signs. The sign, created for the market by Fritze Till, displays the adorable WFM hen, folding a large sampling of items available at the market in her protective wings.
When market devotees enter the drawing, they will also be invited to offer some feedback on the market, a few things they like best and a few things they like least.
The WFM will continue through October 29, the Friday before the Halloween weekend. To celebrate both Halloween and the end of a fantastic first year, WFM organizers are planning a number special activities for kids.
A special Thanksgiving market is also being planned for the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 20, from 9 am to 2 pm. This market will coincide with the popular Christmas sales of Walpole's St John's Episcopal church and the Congregational church, both adjacent to the Common. Mark your calendar now for all 3 events!
The WFM is held every Friday, from 3 - 6 pm on the Common, rain or shine. For more information about the market, visit the website at walpolefarmersmarket.com, email jill@walpolefarmersmarket.com, follow along on Facebook, or call 756-3168. If you'd like to receive email updates about the market, send along your email address.
Ed. Note: Virginia Carter, proprietor of Barnett Hill Vineyard at 114 Barnett Hill Rd., Walpole, reports that she is now offering tastings of their newly released 2009 vintage. There are curently a selection of 23 fine grape wines to chose from.
Visit the winery and take in the fall foliage color of our breathtaking vineyard views.
Saturdays until Xmas:11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays during harvest: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10)
If you'd like to help with the harvest, we still have some openings. Email us at vineyard@sover.net for info.
Also visit our tent at the Walpole Farmers Market on Fridays 3:00 to 6:00pm.
Ed. Note: This notice is supplied by Stacie Gay. CCB
Support Justin and his family during this difficult period. Justin has been unable to work due to complications with his diabetes. Please pass this invitation on to anyone that knows Justin and his family.
Benefit Dance & Silent Auction
Saturday, October 9th, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Walpole Fire Station
Music by Deejay Parker Springfield
$10 per person
BYOB
Hors d'oeuvres
Indoor & outdoor seating if weather permits
All donations are greatly appreciated, we are also looking for donations for the silent auction. Monetary Donations can be sent directly to: Justin’s Benefit Fund, c/o Vicki Warzecha, 38 Homestead Ave, NH 03608
Walpole Farmers Market Today on the Common from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Ed. Note: This just in from Jill Robinson...CCB
"We hope that you all enjoyed the much needed and refreshing rain last night. Make sure to support the market this week and stock up on all of your veggies and meats for the week. Buy a bottle of local wine to go with your dinner this weekend, relieve some stress from your work week with a chair massage, check out some of the amazing crafts and handwork by our vendors, or just relax on the beautiful Common."
Vendor news: "We've had to say goodbye to Reiki David, who, when he returns from travels in Ireland, will have to return to his regular day job. Carol DeReggio, our soap vendor (have you tried her fabulous goat milk soap?) has hurt her back and will likely be out until October. Crescent Farm, Walpole Creamery, and Susan Leader Pottery can't make it this week. On the other hand ... Macaroni and cheese lovers rejoice! Amber will be back this week. (But not next week, so stock up now!) Also returning this week will be Lark Leonard, Wake Robin Folk Ornaments, with her straw ornaments, jams, and chair seats, and Elsesser's with blueberries and raspberries. And, as always, the the market will be brimming with fresh veggies and meats. Next week, we expect have Jamie Sanctuary, of Sanctuary's Alpaca Farm, coming for the first time this year, with yarn so soft you can hardly feel it"
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM with three people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
DATE AND TIME CHANGE FOR NEXT SELECTBOARD MEETING: The next Selectboard meeting has been changed from Thursday, September 9th at 7:30 PM to Wednesday, September 8th, 2010, at 7:00 PM.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the four separate Accounts Payable check registers and manifests for a total amount of $119,976.25. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the voided check register for check No. 056143 in the amount of $90.00. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the voided check register for check No. 056161 in the amount of $46.50. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
PAYROLL:
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending August 28, 2010, for checks dated September 3, 2010, for gross wages in the amount of $18,516.64 or net wages in the amount of $9,298.42. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. 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 $4,107.30. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD METING – August 26, 2010: Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 26, 2010, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
· Hooper Study Committee – Non-Public Meeting – July 21, 2010;
· North Walpole Village District – Board of Commissioners – August 31, 2010.
TIMBER CUT:
ALYSON’S APPLE ORCHARD, Map & Lot #004-044-000: Mrs. Teague moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Alyson’s Apple Orchard, Inc., Cut #10-461-14. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
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NEW BUSINESS:
RECREATION CENTER INFORMATION: Stacie Gay asked who she should contact relative to records on what utilities run under the Recreation/Playground Center. The Selectboard recommended that she contact Mark Houghton and Dig Safe.
TOWN HALL RENTAL: Carol Christianson advised that they have run out of available space in the Town Hall for their Book Sale so have made arrangements to use the school but asked about using some of the tables from the Town Hall. The Selectboard agreed that she can use some of the tables only if another function is not booked into the Town Hall on that week-end. If they do use some tables her deposit will be refunded when the tables are back in the Town Hall.
MUNICIPAL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Mrs. Teague moved to submit a nomination for the Municipal Volunteer of the Year Award as discussed at this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
LETTER FROM ATTORNEY HOCKENSMITH: Mr. Aldrich, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Jeff Miller will be meeting with Attorney Hockensmith in Keene, NH on Wednesday, 8th at 10:00 am regarding a Planning Board issue.
MS-1 DOCUMENT: Mrs. Teague moved to approve and sign the MS-1, Summary Inventory of Valuation Form MS-1 for 2010, from the Department of Revenue Administration. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
OLD BUSINESS:
DATA VERIFICATION LETTER: The Selectboard would like the Data Verification letter to be on Avitar letterhead. They signed this letter as suggested by Avitar Associates of NE, Inc.
LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
NH RETIREMENT TAX FORM: Mrs. Teague moved to sign the Teresa Kissell statement referencing the fact that the Town of Walpole pays the NH Retirement premium after the tax is withheld from its employees. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
PERSONNEL FORM:
WELFARE DIRECTOR: Mrs. Teague moved to hire Elaine Helene as the Welfare Director. The start date is August 30th, 2010. The rate of pay is based on the balance in that line item of $4,844 or $93.15/week until the end of this year. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
RECESS MEETING: Mrs. Teague moved to recess this meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 8:06 PM.
MEETING OF THE HOOPER TRUSTEES
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting of the Hooper Trustees to order at 8:07 PM.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
E.E. HOUGHTON CO., INC.: Following a discussion, the Selectboard agreed to put this Agenda item on-hold pending an explanation of the bill from Mark Houghton because the Trustees of Trust for the Hooper Fund is questioning who is responsible for payment of this bill.
Adjournment: Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting of the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 8:11 PM.
SELECTBOARD MEETING (Continued)
Mr. Aldrich called this recessed meeting to order at 8:12 PM.
NON-PUBLIC MEETING – RSA 91-A:3 II:
Mrs. Teague moved to enter into a Non-Public meeting pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss ( c) Reputations. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:14 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:22 PM. No announcements were made.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 8:23 PM.
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with four people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
AMANDA GASPARD, MPH: Amanda Gaspard is the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator of the Greater Monadnock Public Health Network in Keene, NH. The State of New Hampshire requires that she go to the towns to meet everyone. The purpose is to explain that they service all of Cheshire County and the 10 western-most towns in Hillsborough County. They strive to increase collaboration and planning across municipal boundaries and the health and safety sectors. She distributed copies of a brochure entitled “The Greater Monadnock Public Health Network” that provides information on their Regional Partners, Their Mission and their Service Area. They are involved in health preparedness and are working on how they can improve their response capabilities. They would open up acute care centers if all the area hospitals were full. Their next meeting that is open to the public is on September 7th at 6:00 PM. They are located in the Cheshire Medical Center / Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene at 580-90 Court Street in Keene. September is Emergency Preparedness month.
KAELAN HANSON: Mr. Hanson presented a proposed plan to the North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners to put in a volley ball court in the north end of the park off Main Street. This will be his project as he is working for an Eagle Scout badge. The Commissioners seemed to be in favor of this proposal. He would like some assistance from the Highway Department to cut some brush, dig out the area for the court and then put in some sand or surpac and to use railroad ties around the edges. He questioned where the park boundaries are. The Selectboard felt Mr. Hanson should contact Mr. Terrell about the boundaries and the project. Some funding will have to be raised for the project.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $29,760.20. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
PAYROLL:
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending August 21, 2010, for checks dated August 27, 2010, for gross wages in the amount of $17,474.38 or net wages in the amount of $9,378.18. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,806.47. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – August 19, 2010: Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 19, 2010, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
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Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 19, 2010, as printed. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:
· North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – August 24, 2010.
BUILDING PERMITS:
GIBBS, 9 Dearborn Circle, Map & Lot #012-055-012: Mrs. Teague moved to approve Building Permit No. 2010-038 for Samuel and Christina Gibbs to Reconstruct an entrance and stairs to their house. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
PELLERIN, 115 Brewery Road, Map & Lot #014-011-001: Mrs. Teague moved to approve Building Permit No. 2010-039 for Jedd and Lila Pellerin to Convert a single family home into a two family home. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
TIMBER CUT:
PEAVY, Ramsey Hill, Map & Lot #011-009-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Cut # 10-461-13 for Leopold Peavy and Elizabeth J. Peavy. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
POSTING OF LAND: Relative to an inquiry from a resident, the Selectboard confirmed that reference should be made to RSA Title LXII, Chapter 635, Section 635:4.
TREE CUTTING ON/AROUND THE COMMON/ELM STREET: Asplundt Tree Service contacted Mr. Aldrich to advise that they will be trimming trees around the Common. It will not be done until their arborist is back to work.
CEMETERY DEED: Mr. Sawyer moved to sign the Cemetery Deed for Robert S. Hess for Lots D382 and D383 in the Walpole Cemetery. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
LGC CLASSES: Mrs. Clough advised that Teresa Taylor is scheduled for the Local Government Center Budget & Financial Workshop on Tuesday, September 21st and for a Basic Government Accounting 3 part course starting September 14th. Mrs. Clough is scheduled for the Budget & Financial Workshop on Thursday, September 23rd and for a Benefits Administrator Workshop on September 29th and October 6th, 2010.
NH DES SALVAGE YARD INSPECTION REPORT: Acknowledgement was made of a letter from the NH Department of Environmental Services regarding Motor Vehicle Salvage Yard Fluids Evaluations and an Inspection Report on Fluid Management Practices for E & W Salvage.
LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
PERSONNEL FORMS: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the Personnel Forms for the hiring of Jamie Hallock, part time office, and Teresa Taylor, Financial Services Clerk. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
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OLD BUSINESS:
WELFARE DIRECTOR: There was a consensus of the Selectboard to have Mrs. Clough contact a resident, who had previously expressed interest in assuming the position as the Welfare Director, to see if she is still interested.
OLD KEENE ROAD: Mr. Sawyer reported that Bazin Construction repaired the strip in the bridge two days ago. They responded quickly to his call.
MILL ROAD: Mr. Sawyer advised that Warren Stevens gave the Mill Road Bridge plans to Mr. Terrell. The project has now gone out for quotes. The contractors have until next Wednesday to meet with Mr. Stevens and Mr. Terrell.
MERRIAM ROAD: Mr. David Keurulainen received the permits to put a crossing across the stream. He will contact the Town when that is done and keep the Selectboard informed as they proceed with the project.
MASON FOREST TRUST: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a copy of the letter from the Trustees of Trust Funds to Ms. Knowles, Charitable Trusts, regarding the stipend for a Natural Resources Study done by an Antioch College intern.
HOOPER STUDY COMMITTEE: Mrs. Clough was asked to contact Steve Varone to ask him to contact Ms. Knowles to see if she made any progress on the work she was doing for the Hooper Study Committee.
LOGGING: A logger contacted Mrs. Clough relative to whether or not a permit is needed to bring in heavy equipment for a project he is doing in Walpole. The Selectboard advised that a special permit is not needed as long as he isn’t crossing somebody else’s land.
Adjournment:
Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 9:04 PM.
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 3:20 PM with three people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
LOREN MARTIN – Avitar: The Selectboard and Mrs. Martin discussed the need of privacy for residents when assessments are being done. Mrs. Martin reported that there are not very many data verification properties left to do this year. She suggested that Avitar send property owners a letter stating that they would like to do the verification within a specified time frame and explain what will happen if they are not home. If they call within the dates mentioned to say they do not want the assessors to go on their property unless someone is home an appointment will be made. Unless this happens the assessors will assume it is alright for them to look at the outside of the property, do measurements, etc. A copy of the letter will be sent to the office for Selectboard approval prior to being mailed to property owners.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $117,001.69. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the voided check register for check No. 055877 for the amount of $88.09. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
PAYROLL:
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending August 14, 2010, for checks dated August 20, 2010, for gross wages in the amount of $20,335.13 or net wages in the amount of $11,618.87. 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 $4,383.24. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – August 12, 2010: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 12, 2010, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MEETING – August 12, 2010: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 12, 2010, as printed. The Minutes will not be sealed. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
· North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – August 17, 2010;
· Planning Board – August 10, 2010; and
· Conservation Commission – August 9, 2010.
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BUILDING PERMITS:
SCHUSTER, North Road, Map & Lot #010-044-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to accept Building Permit No. 2010-36 for Janette Schuster to reconstruct an existing section of a house and the roof. This Building Permit was not required. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
GRIGG, Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #008-009-009: Mr. Sawyer moved to accept Building Permit No. 2010-37 for Mr. Grigg to construct a 28’ x 69’ house. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
TIMBER CUT:
GREGGA, Merriam Road, Map & Lot #003-057-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Timber Cut for Mr. Gregga for Cut #10-461-11. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
GREGGA, Scoville Road, Map & Lot #003-080-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Timber Cut for Mr. Gregga for Cut #10-461-12. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V.D.4: Mrs. Mansouri explained that prior to E-9-1-1 a portion of Prospect Hill Road used to be Watkins Hill Road. This proposed Amendment to Article V.D.4 does not make any change to the existing district boundaries, or make changes to the existing regulations. The names of some of the “Streets” were changed when E-9-1-1 services came into being. This amendment will allow the Town to change the “Street” names to conform to the existing districts. This is a clarification of some of the wording. The Selectboard is in agreement with this proposed change but it has to go to the Town voters at the Annual Town Meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
WENTWORTH ROAD: Mr. Sawyer reported that the road and ditches on Wentworth Road that needed repairs are being done today.
MILL ROAD BRIDGE: Mr. Sawyer provided an up-date on the Mill Road Bridge. Warren Stevens hopes to have the plans ready to give to Jim Terrell by the end of the week so he can send them out for estimates.
LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
NH RETIREMENT TAX: The Selectboard put this Agenda item on-hold to allow time for Mrs. Teague to contact the NH Retirement System and the Local Government Center.
LETTER FROM ROBERTS, GREENE & DROLET: Mrs. Teague moved to sign the letter from Roberts, Greene & Drolet. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Recess Meeting:
Mrs. Teague moved to recess this meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 4:30 PM.
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MEETING OF THE HOOPER TRUSTEES
Mr. Aldrich called this meeting of the Hooper Trustees to order at 4:32 PM.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to pay the bill in the amount of $844.16 from John Neal for the work he did at the Hooper Mansion that was approved by Mark Houghton and not the Trustees. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Adjournment:
Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting of the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 4:37 PM.
SELECTBOARD MEETING (Continued)
Mr. Aldrich called the recessed Selectboard meeting to order at 4:38 PM.
NON-PUBLIC MEETING – RSA 91-A:3 II:
Mrs. Teague moved to enter into a Non-Public meeting pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (b) Hiring. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 4:39 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 4:55 PM.
Adjournment:
Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 4:56 PM.
Susan Jasse reports that Alyson's this weekend will have PYO Macs, Colrtlands, Galas, Empires, and Macouns. "We have wonderful Honeycrisps." reports Susan, "that people are waiting for, but not PYO...selling them at the farmstand...looks like we will have great weather this weekend....BBQ and wine tasting 11-3."
Walpole Historical Society Cemetery Tour Saturday, September 25 at 3:00 PM.
On Saturday, September 25, our funeral director will lead the tour through the beautiful and historic Old Walpole Cemetery, stopping at the graves of former Walpoleans along the way. At these gravesites, actors will portray characters from the past, telling the stories of their lives. In several cases, the actor is an actual descendent of the person being represented.
This is the fourth presentation of the popular cemetery tour, the first was during the 2002 Walpole 250 Celebration.
Come step back in time and meet some of Walpole’s most fascinating characters – John Kilburn, Benjamin Bellows, Abigail Richardson, Rebecca Bellows, and others. And for you children – it’s not scary!
Admission is free. The tour will meet at the Walpole School parking lot rain or shine. This is a walking tour with several steep hills. Wear comfortable shoes. A reception with refreshments will follow at the school.
For further information, contact Tara Sad at 756-4861.
Bring YOUR homemade pie to Alyson's Orchard on Saturday, September 11 between 9:00 a.m. and 1-:30 a.m. (Judging is at 11:30 a.m.) Everyone is eligible to enter a pie!
There will be an adult AND a children's category for kids 12 and under.
To celebrate Alyson's 30th anniversary, there will be an old-fashioned Apple Pie Festival September 11 with local judges, shiny ribbons and prizes. Other events include a cider-making demonstration, live music and horse-drawn wagons. Starting at noon the public will be able to taste as well--apple wines, cider, local cheddar cheese, ice cream, and apple samples. For lunch (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), savory BBQ from the Pit Stop Smokehouse in Westmoreland, along with Walpole Creamery Ice Cream will be available to purchase. You can PYO Macs, Galas, and Cortlands too!
Located in Walpole, NH, just 10 miles north of Keene on Rt. 12.
