Selectmen and TA Update – March 25, 2019

The Board of Selectmen conducted a public meeting on Monday, March 25, 2019. A summary of discussions and actions taken is below.

Review and Approval of Consent Items

  1. March 11th Minutes
  2. A/P Manifest – 3/19/19 – $95,387 & 03/26/19 – $643,887.10
  3. P/R Manifest – 3/21/19 – $62,869.54 & 3/28/19 – $56,929.88
  4. Timber Tax Levy – $81.87
  5. Timber Tax Abatement – $87.87
  6. Tax Abatement Denial (Map 13, Lot 113)
  7. Land Use Change Tax – $25,500
  8. Gravel Tax Levy – $3,203.54
  9. Intent to Excavate – Map 21, Lot 18
  10. MS-232 Report of Appropriations – $7,010,862.00

Business

  1. Skid Steer Grant – $5,000
    1. New Hampshire the Beautiful awarded the Town of Litchfield $5,000 towards the purchase of a skid steer. After trade-in and grant reduction the $35,389 skid steer cost $18,389.00. 100% of funding appropriated from the Recycling Revolving Fund.
  1. Fee Schedule Changes
    1. Due to increased disposal cost of certain items at the Transfer / Recycling Facility and some general Town Clerk updates; The Town Administrator recommended amending the Town Fee Schedule. A Public Hearing will be held Monday, April 8, 2019 at 6pm for citizen input.  
  1. Transfer Facility User Guide
    1. David Mellen, Facility Director prepared a user friendly information guide for residents. The guide will be posted to the town website.
  1. The Following Individuals were Appointed to Serve on Boards and Committees
    1. Zoning Board of Adjustment – Richard Riley Jr. (term exp 3-31-22)
    2. Zoning Board of Adjustment – Albert Guilbeault (term exp 3-31-22)
    3. Recreation Commission – Michael Boshi (term exp 3-31-22)
    4. Recreation Commission – Andrew Collins (term exp 3-31-22)
    5. Conservation Commission – Roger St. Laurent, Jr. (term exp 3-31-22)
    6. Planning Board – Dr. Kimberly Queenan (term exp 3-31-22)
    7. Planning Board – Kate Stevens (term exp 3-31-22)
    8. Interim Zoning Administrator – Troy Brown, Town Administrator
  1. PFAS Community Health Fair  – April 3rd at Merrimack High School 5 to 8pm
    1. NH Department of Health and Human Services is hosting Southern NH PFAS Community Health Fair Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm at Merrimack High School Cafetorium. The purpose is for the general public to meet with health officials and community partners to discuss concerns about the potential health effects of PFAS.
  1. Stonyfield 5k – April 20, 2019 @ 10:00am
    1. Stonyfield 5k / Millennium Running will be hosting a 5k road race on Sunday, April 20th at 10am. Race will start and end at the West Road Soccer Fields in Londonderry. Runners will travel down Hillcrest Road, Rookery and Tanager. Residents will be notified by the event organizers and Litchfield and Londonderry Police Officers will assist with traffic details.

Notes and Upcoming Meetings

  1. PFAS Community Health Fair – April 3rd at Merrimack High School 5 to 8pm
  2. Next Regular Meeting – April 8th

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