Toivii of
Barringtoit
New Hampshire
2007
Annual Report
'/ A DEDICATION
TO OUR AMERICAN MILITARY TROOPS
...FROM A GRATEFUL COMMUNITY
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The dedication and spirit of our Military
personnel and their families is a lamp
unto the world... a shining beacon of
hope for the citizens of our country and
our allies around the globe.
They are the steadfast guardians of
freedom and democracy... bravely
sacrificing all to preserve the quality
of life for all Americans.
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As we stand humbled before them
. . .our hearts bursting with pride...
it is with deep appreciation and
sincere gratitude that the community
of Barrington, New Hampshire
dedicates this 2007 Annual
Report to America's finest
patriots. . .our troops and
their families.
With Reverence,
The Town of Barrington
Annual Town Report of
of
Barrington
New Hampshire
For Calendar Year 2007
.In Memory
of
a Friend
Devoted family man, dedicated and insightful professor,
staunch advocate for the underprivileged... and a friend who
touched the lives of all who knew him.. .this barely skims the
surface when attempting to describe John Carney. For more
than thirty-four years, the Town of Barrington enjoyed the
enomious pride that came with counting John Carney among
our residents and our most reliable volunteers.
John was active in many groups in our community but most
of us knew him from the Barrington Food Pantry, where he
could be found on any given Thursday night. He was deeply
committed to helping people from all walks of life and the
pantry gave him an outlet to do that. His service there was
his passion He worked tirelessly to improve the facility and
coordinate food distribution to Barrington's needy families.
John eagerly extended his gentle kindness to all who visited
the Pantry and was loved by both pantry clients and
volunteers alike.
Although John's passing has left a void in our lives, his
memory will live on in our hearts, and help us to make the
right decisions as we carry on his work. Our thoughts and
prayers are with John's family, his extended family and the
multitude of friends that he held so dear.
There is no more generous gift than that of one 's time.
We remember John for always giving so freely of his.
TOWN OF BARRINGTON
ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Table of Contents
ITEM PAGE#
TOWN INFORMATION
• State Representatives 1
• Town Officers, Committees and Boards 1 - 4
• Hours Of Operation and Contact Numbers 5-6
MEETING AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION '
2007 Annual Town Meeting (with vote results) 7 - 20
Management Discussion and Analysis 21-27
Balance Sheet 28
Statement of Payments and Encumbrances 29 - 40
Revenues 41-42
Treasurer's Report 43 - 44
Tax Rate Calculation 45
Summary Inventory of Valuation 46
Tax Comparison 46
Tax Collector's Report 47 - 50
Town Clerk's Report 51-52
Trustee's Report 53
Library Accounts 54
Library Treasurer's Report 55
Schedule of Tax-Deeded Property . 56-57
Capital Equipment and Town Assets 58 - 60
2008 MEETING AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
• 2008 Warrant Articles 61-66
• 2008 Budget 67 - 72
2007 REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS AND BOARDS
Town Administrator Report 73 - 75
Police Department Report 76-77
Fire Department Report 78 - 79
Firemen's Association Report 80
Fire Warden and State Forest Ranger Report 81-83
ITEM PAGE #
Reports Of Departments And Boards continued...
Ambulance Department Report 84-87
Building Inspector / Health Officer 88 - 89
Road Agent Report 90
Transfer Station & Recycling Center Report 91
Swain's Dam 92
Planning Board Report 93 - 94
Zoning Board of Adjustment Report 95
Conservation Commission Report 96 - 98
Energy Task Force Report 99 - 100
Natural Heritage Committee Report 101 - 102
Recreation Department Report 103 - 105
Public Library Report 106-108
Volunteer Opportunities 109
SCHOOL DISTRICT - SAU 74
School District Officers SI
School Administrative Unit #74 S2
2007 School Deliberative Session S3 - S8
2008 School District Warrant Articles S9 - S 1 2
"Cards For Care" Project S 1 3
Budgeted Appropriations S 1 4
High School Timeline SI 5
2007 K- 12 Enrollment S16
Champions for Children S17
Superintendent's Report S18-S21
Ms Atherton's Advisory Visits the Food Pantry S22
Principals' Report . S23 - S25
School History S26 - S27
Middle School Class of 2007 S28
Dover High Tuition Rates S29
TOWN OF BARRINGTON
STATE REPRESENTATIVES
STATE SENATOR
Jacalyn Cilley
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE
GENERAL COURT District 03
Larry Brown
Rachel B Burke
James E Cyr
Marlene M DeChane
Kay Oppenheimer
Robert J Perry
Robert A Smec
Dennis P Vachon
271-3045
271-2548
TOWN OFFICERS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
SELECTMEN
Vicki Roundy, Chair
David Frase
Kenneth Grant
Jacqueline Kessler
Michael Morrison
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Carol Reilly
TAX COLLECTOR
Madelynn Faist
JoAnn Krupski, Deputy
TOWN CLERK
Sheila Marquette
Kim Kerekes, Deputy
TREASURER
Richard O'Brien
Russell Hayes, Deputy
TOWN MODERATOR
Stanley Swier
ADVISORY BUDGET COMMITTEE
Ellen Conklin
Steve Conklin, Chair
Robert Ditursi
Lisa Jordan
TERM EXPIRES
2010
2009
2008
2010
2008
Appointed
2009
Appointed
2009
Appointed
2009
Appointed
2009
2009
2010
2008
2008
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RECREATION DIRECTOR
TERM EXPIR
Myra Frase
Appointed
Beth Watson, Assistant
Appointed
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Karyn Forbes, Chair
2008
George Bailey
2010
Ellen Conklin
2008
Ray Desmarais
2009
Dwight Haley
2010
Gerard Gajewski, Alternate
2010
Douglas Hatch Jr, Alternate
2010
PLANNING BOARD
John Huckins, Chair
2008
Daniel Butcher
2009
William Horwood
2009
Edward Lemos
2009
Michael Morrison
2008
David Mott
2008
David Vincent
2008
Dawn Hatch, Alternate
2010
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Susan Gaudiello, Chair
2009
Robert Drew
2010
Lisa Hanson
2008
Marie Harris
2010
Anne Melvin
2009
Peter Royce
2008
Ron St Jean
2009
CEMETERY COMMISSION
Richard Walker Jr
2008
Jere Calef
2010
Ron Seaver
2009
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
John Wallace, Chair
2010
Pam Failing
2010
Douglas Hatch Jr
2010
John Pontius
2008
Ron AUard, Alternate
2009
Glen Gould, Alternate
2009
Dave Mott, Alternate
2008
Peter Sandin, Alternate
2010
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TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS
TERM EXPIRES
Marlene Allard
2010
Bruce Cilley
2008
Dennis Malloy
2009
SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST
Karen Boodey
2010
Nilda Janelle
2008
Suzanne McNeil
2012
ZONING COMPLIANCE / HEALTH OFFICER
Theodore Buczek Appointed
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Theodore Buczek Appointed
ROAD AGENT
Peter Cook Appointed
CHIEF OF POLICE
Richard Conway Appointed
FIRE CHIEF / FIRE WARDEN
Richard Walker Jr Appointed
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
Philip Boodey Appointed
DEPUTY FIRE WARDENS
Russell Bassett Appointed
Philip Boodey Appointed
Timothy Boodey Appointed
Russell Hayes Appointed
John Janelle Appointed
Robert Sabean Appointed
Paul Sanders Appointed
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Richard Walker Jr Appointed
RECREATION COMMISSION
Deb Meatty, Chair 2009
LisaAllis 2010
Steve Dowe 2010
Patricia Newhall 2009
David Whitten 2008
Judy Dowe, Alternate 2009
What so proudly we hailed
NATURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
TERM EXPIRES
Marika Wilde, Chair
Appointed
Clayton Carl
Appointed
Robert Edmonds
Appointed
Stephen Jeffery
Appointed
Ann Melvin
Appointed
Charles Tatham
Appointed
Faith Wallace
Appointed
John Wallace
Appointed
ENERGY COMMISSION
John Bergman, Chair
Appointed
Mark Batchelder
Appointed
Nicola Blake
Appointed
Laura Davie
Appointed
Julia Dundorf
Appointed
Cynthia Hoisington
Appointed
Tobias Marquette
Appointed
Chuck O'Ceallaigh
Appointed
Cheryl Parker
Appointed
Joe Pearson
Appointed
David Wiengart
Appointed
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BARRINGTON TOWN OFFICES
HOURS OF OPERATION & CONTACT NUMBERS
FAX (603) 664-5179 www.barrington.nh.gov
SELECTMEN 41 Province Ln 664-9007
Office Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm Mon-Thur, 8 am to noon Fri
♦ Carol Reilly - Town Administrator
♦ Carolyn Berryment - Finance/Welfare Director
♦ Norma McCullock - Accounts Payable Clerk
♦ Amanda Taylor - Receptionist/ Welfare
♦ Cheryl Huckins - Secretary
♦ Suzanne McNeil - S/M Secretary/Assessing Clerk
TOWN CLERK 41 Province Ln 664-5476
Office Hours: 8 am to 4: 1 5 pm Mon, Tue & Thur
4 pm to 6 pm Wed, 8 am to noon Fri
♦ Sheila Marquette - Town Clerk
♦ Kim Kerekes - Deputy Town Clerk
♦ Camille Browne - Office Assistant
TAX COLLECTOR 41 Province Ln 664-2230
Office Hours: 9 am to 2 pm Mon, Tue & Thur
4 pm to 6 pm Wed, Closed Fri
♦ Madelynn Faist - Tax Collector
♦ JoAnn KjTipski - Deputy Tax Collector
BUILDING INSPECTOR 41 Province Ln 664-5183
HEALTH OFFICER
Office Hours: 9 am to 3 pm Mon -Thur, Closed Fri
♦ Theodore Buczek - Code Enforcement/Health
♦ Penny Smith - Bulding Clerk
ROAD AGENT 41 Province Ln 664-9007
OtTice Hours: By Appointment
♦ Peter Cook - Road Agent
PLANNING-CONSERVATION 41 Province Ln 664-5798
ZONING
Office Hours: 8 am to 3 pm Mon - Thur, Closed Fri
♦ Dawn Hatch - Land Use Clerk
♦ Barbara Irvine - Office Assistant
♦ Tom Ursia - Town Planner
LIBRARY 39 Province Ln 664-9715
Libraiy Hours: 10 am to 6 pm Mon, Tue, Thur
1 2 pm to 8 pm Wed, 1 am to 5 pm Fri
1 am to 3 pm Sat
♦ Amey Inglis - Library Director
Whose broad stripes and bright stars
DEPARTMENTS HOURS OF OPERATION
AND CONTACT NUMBERS
EMERGENCY SERVICES 249 Rte 9 664-2241
♦ Richard Walker Jr - Emergency Svc Dir
& Fire Chief
♦ Tony Maggio - Ambulance Chief
For Burn Permits Calh
♦ RussBassett 664-2971
♦ Richard Walker Jr 332-3944
♦ Selectmen's Office 664-9007
FIREWARDEN 248 Rte 9 664-2241
♦ Richard Walker Jr - Fire Warden
POLICE DEPARTMENT 259 Rte 9 664-7679
♦ Richard Conway - Police Chief
NH STATE POLICE 800-525-5555
RECREATION DEPARTMENT 39 Province Ln 664-5224
Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm Mon-Thur, By Appt Fri
♦ Myra Frase - Recreation Director
♦ Beth Watson - Asst Recreation Director
RURAL VISITING NURSE 755-2202
TRANSFER STATION &
RECYCLING CENTER Smoke St 664-5379
♦ Peter Cook - Manager
Permit Stickers: Available at the gate
Summer Hoursi (Memorial thru Labor Day)
1 pm to 5 pm Tue & Thur
8 am to 5 pm Sat
Winter Hoursi (Labor thru Memorial Day)
1 pm to 5 pm Tue
8 am to 5 pm Sat
SCHOOL OFFICES 41 Province Ln
Office Hours: 8 am to 4 pm Mon - Fri
(Summer): 8 am to 3 pm Mon - Fri
♦ Elementary School 664-2641
♦ Middle School 664-2127
♦ SAU Offices 664-2715
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2007
TOWN OF BARRINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Annual Town Meeting, First Session
To the inhabitants of the Town of Barrington, in the County of
Strafford, State of New Hampshire, quaUfied to vote in Town affairs;
You are hereby notified of the annual meeting.
The first session for the transaction of all business other than voting
by official ballot shall be held Saturday, the 3rd day of February
2007 at 9:00 am. at the new Middle School on Route 9 in
Barrington. The first session shall consist of explanation, discussion,
and debate of each warrant article. Warrant articles may be amended,
subject to the following limitations:
a) Warrant articles whose wording is prescribed by law shall not
be amended.
b) Warrant articles that are amended shall be placed on the official
ballot for final vote on the main motion, as amended.
The second session of the annual meeting, to vote on questions
required by law to be inserted on said official ballot, and to vote on
all warrant articles from the first session on official ballot shall be
held Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the new Middle School on Route 9
in Barrington. The polls shall be open from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
The Moderator explained his rules of order.
1 . No smoking allowed.
2. The Moderator does not observe any set rules of order.
3. The Moderator reserves the right to limit debate.
4. All debate must be concise.
5. All debate must be pertinent to the article.
6. Before speaking, each person must be recognized by the
Moderator and must state his/her name.
7. Complicated motions must be in writing.
8. If a secret ballot is requested, the elderly and disabled will vote
first.
9. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee may speak to
the article first.
10. The Moderator may not recognize repeating speakers until others
have a chance to speak.
1 1. The Moderator may restrict the number of motions on the fioor.
12. There shall be no personal attacks.
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ARTICLES
Article 1. To choose all necessary Town Officers by ballot and
majority vote, including:
Two Selectmen for three years.
Two Library Trustees for three years.
One Tmstee of Trust Funds for three years.
One Town Moderator for three years.
One Cemetery Commissioner for three years.
Results: Selectmen 3 yrs: Vicki Roundy, Jacqueline Kessler
Library Trustees 3 yrs: Robert Drew, Marie Hrr: "s
Trustee of Trust Fund 3 yrs: Marlene Allard
Town Moderator 3 yrs: Stanley Swier
Cemetery Commissioner 3 yrs: Jere Calef
Article 2. Are you in favor of repealing the existing Barrington
Zoning Ordinance and adopting the new Barrington Zoning
Ordinance as proposed by the Planning Board? [Majority Vote
Required).
The Moderator explained that since the Zoning Ordinance could not
be changed at this meeting, the article would appear on the ballot as
written.
Article 2 Failed To Pass
Article 3. "Shall the Town of Barrington raise and appropriate as an
operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant
articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set
forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of
the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling
$4,789,153.00?" Should this article be defeated, the operating
budget shall be $4,600,366.00 which is the same as last year, with
certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of
Barrington or by law, or the governing body may hold one special
meeting in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the
issue of a revised operating budget only.
A majority of the Board of Selectmen recommends this
appropriation and the Advisory Budget Committee unanimously
recommends this appropriation. [Majority Vote Required).
MOTION: M. MORRISON SECOND: V. ROUNDY
Selectmen George Bailey and Budget Committee member Steve
Conklin spoke first to the article. There was additional discussion
concerning the role of a Land Steward. Robert Ekert, after raising his
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2007 Deliberative Session continued. . .
concerns and those of the surrounding towns about the protection of
the Tamposi Property, moved to amend the article to include
$45,000.00 to support the addition of this position. This was
seconded by Charter Weeks. George Bailey requested to amend the
motion to include $12,500.00 for benefits, which would bring the
total to $57,500.00. This was seconded by Charter Weeks. Robert
Ekert withdrew his first motion.
Selectman M. Morrison mentioned that there is $7000.00 in the
budget for consultant fees or whatever might have been handled by
the Land Steward. He also stated that he would like to see
discussion opened up with affected towns to share the cost of
managing the Tamposi property.
K. Grant stated his concerns about timber harvesting, permit
requirements and the possibility of having a registered forester
inventory and observe some of the properties.
J. Olivier asked if the Land Steward would handle any other
properties. G. Bailey listed other responsibilities of the Land
Steward, including environmental issues, easement monitoring,
preconstruction meetings, silt erosion control, assisting the
Conservation Commission with acquisition of easement properties,
assisting with current use, gravel, and tree removal tax issues. C.
Reilly added trail mapping and species mapping of the town forest to
the list of duties. The former Land Steward was also very helpfiil to
the Natural Heritage Committee.
J. Olivier asked if this was a department head position. C. Reilly
answered that the Land Steward reports to the Town Administrator,
as well as the Board of Selectmen, and works with Planning,
Conservation, and the Heritage Committee.
The Moderator called for a vote for the addition of the Land Steward
position. Yea votes -62; Nay -40.
The amendment passes, bringing the new budget amount to
$4,846,635.00.
Robert Stock moved to reduce the budget by $7000.00, which
reflected monies in the budget for the purpose of performing land
steward responsibilities. This motion was seconded by M. Morrison.
The amendment passes. The new budget amount is $4,839,653.00.
The Moderator announced that Article 3 would appear on the ballot
as amended.
Article 3 Passed With A Majority Vote
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Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue absolutely the
semi-circle "turnaround" portion of Lakeshore Drive, and convey the
title to such semi-circle "turnaround" to the owner[s] of the abutting
property with an address of 35 Lakeshore Drive and identified on the
town's tax map as Map 120, Lot 0056. A majority of the Board of
Selectmen recommends this article. [Majority Vote Required].
MOTION: V. ROUNDY SECOND: M. MORRISON
S. Diamond asked if this land was being gifted to the abutters. It
was explained that this arrangement was written in at the
establishment of the cul-de-sac, because the abandoned land actually
abuts the owners' land. The historical precedent is to revert the land
back to the owner by deed.
Seeing no further discussion, the Moderator declared that Article 4
would appear on the ballot as written.
Article 4 Passed With A Majority Vote
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to completely discontinue a
portion of St. Matthews Drive pursuant to RSA 231:43, the portion
being the circular edges of the existing cul-de-sac that are no longer
necessary because the road now continues through the existing cul-
de-sac with an address of 11 St. Matthews Drive, 12 St. Matthews
Drive and 13 St. Matthews Drive and identified on the town's tax
map as Map 260, Lot 28; Map 260, Lot 29 and Map 260, Lot 3 1, and
to authorize the Selectmen to convey the discontinued portions of the
road to the abutting landowners. A majority of the Board of
Selectmen recommends this article. [Majority vote Required).
MOTION: M.MORRISON SECOND: K.GRANT
Seeing no discussion, the Moderator declared that Article 5 would
appear on the ballot as written.
Article 5 Passed With A Majority Vote
Article 6. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the
sum of $142,000.00 to complete the Architectural and Engineering
design for renovation of the Town Offices. This money will
determine the exact cost of the renovations needed. A majority of
the Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation and the
Advisory Budget Committee unanimously recommends this
appropriation. [Majority Vote Required).
*Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #3, the
operating budget article.
MOTION: D. PRASE SECOND: G. BAILEY
S. Conklin, of the Advisory Budget Committee, stated that he felt it
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was prudent of the Board of Selectmen to approach the
modernization of the building and bringing it up to code.
H. Traill asked how this figure was arrived at and did it go out to
bid. M. Morrison that this money was not slated for any company.
J. Dundorf asked if environmental studies would be included in the
assessment. G. Bailey said the money would be used to bring a
complete set of plans to a contractor, including all studies. Ms.
Dundorf asked if taxpayers could request that the firm used would
have an environmental specialty. C. Reilly said that these
discussions happen at the Selectmen's meedngs and that the public is
always welcome.
R. Ott said that he and others thought that the engineering fee should
go out to bid.
Seeing no further comments, the Moderator declared that Article 6
would appear on the ballot as written.
Article 6 Failed To Pass
Article 7. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the
sum of $50,000.00 to be added to the Highway Heavy Equipment
Capital Reserve Fund previously established. This amount to come
from general taxation. A majority of the Board of Selectmen
recommends this appropriation and the Advisory Budget Committee
unanimously recommends this appropriation. [Majority Vote
Required].
*Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #3, the
operating budget article.
MOTION: G. BAILEY SECOND: D. ERASE
Carol Reilly spoke to the article in the absence of Road Agent Peter
Cook, as he was out tending to the roads after the storm.
J. Cilley asked what was done with the interest earned on a Capital
Reserve Fund. C. Reilly responded that the interest stays in the
account until voted on for use. The money placed in the account can
only be used for the intended purpose.
Seeing no further discussion, the Moderator declared that Article 7
would appear on the ballot as written.
Article 7 Passed With a Majority Vote
Article 8. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the
sum of $5,000.00 to be added to the Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund
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previously established to construct a new maintenance building at
Pine Grove Cemetery. This amount to come from general taxation.
A majority of the Board of Selectmen recommends this
appropriation and the Advisory Budget Committee unanimously
recommends this appropriation. [Majority Vote Required].
*Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #3, the
operating budget article.
MOTION: K.GRANT SECOND: G.BAILEY
Rick Walker spoke to this article, explaining that the building was
necessary for the storage of remains in the cold weather, as the local
funeral parlors, which are now doing this job, would not be able to
do this in the near future. They had advised the town that a storage
facility of our own would be necessary.
Seeing no further discussion, the Moderator declared that Article 8
would appear on the ballot as written
Article 8 Passed With A Majority Vote
Article 9. To see if the town will vote to discontinue the Cemetery
Tractor Purchase Capital Reserve Fund created in 2003. Said fiinds,
with accumulated interest to date of withdrawal, are to be transferred
to the general fund. A majority of the Board of Selectmen
recommends this appropriation and the Advisory Budget Committee
unanimously recommends this request. [Majority Vote Required].
MOTION: C. REILLY SECOND: M. MORRISON
C. Reilly spoke and explained that the Cemetery Commission had
decided that the purchase of a tractor would be premature, and they
had voted to return the money to the General Fund. If the article
passes, the Capital Reserve Fund will be done away with. The
balance plus interest came to $10,442.62.
Seeing no further discussion, the Moderator declared that Article 9
would appear on the ballot as written.
Article 9 Passed With A Majority Vote
Article 10. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the
sum of $40,000.00 to be added to the Fire Truck Capital Reserve
Fund previously established. This amount to come from general
taxation. A majority of the Board of Selectmen recommends this
appropriation and the Advisory Budget Committee unanimously
recommends this appropriation. [Majority Vote Required].
*Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #3, the
operating budget article.
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2007 Deliberative Session continued...
MOTION: G. BAILEY SECOND: D. PRASE
Fire Chief Rick Walker explained that the town was slated to replace
Engine 2 in 2007. A major apparatus purchase is slated for every six
years, in order to maintain the 30 year cycle. The approximate cost
of the truck would be $290,000.00
Seeing no further discussion, the Moderator declared that Article 10
would appear on the ballot as written.
Article 10 Passed With A Majority Vote
Article 11. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the