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New Boston, N.H.Town and School Reports

1984

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TOWN OF NEW BOSTON

New Hampshire

ANNUAL REPORTfor the

Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1984

Number of Registered Voters 1 ,290

ASSESSED VALUATION

Property $40,399,940.00

Less Elderly Exemptions 200,050.00

Taxable Total $40,199,890.00

School District Tax $21.40

Town 5.13

County 2.07

Tax Rate Per $1,000 $28.60

REPORT of the SCHOOL DISTRICT

for the Year Ending June 30, 1984

University of New Hampshire Library

Table of Contents

Animal Control Officer's Report 75

Balance Sheet 50

Births 97

Board of Adjustment Report 80

Budget 33

Cemetery Report 67

Comparative Statement 35

Conservation Report 88

Deaths 96

Detailed State of Payment 40

Detailed Statement of Receipts 38

Finance Committee Report 57

Fire Code Study Committee Report 93

Fire Department 61

Forest Fire Warden's Report,

65

Forestry Committee Report 82

Health Officer's Report 76

Highway Department Report 76

Home Health Care Report 83

Library Report 70

Marriages 95

Multi Purpose Building Studies Report 91

Planning Board Report 77

Police Department Report 66

Recreation Committee Report 84

Road Committee Report 75

Schedule of Town Property 49

Southern N.H. Planning Commission Report 89

Statement of Appropriations 46

Summary of Inventory Valuation 48

Summary of Tax Sales Account 56

Tax Collector's Report 54Town Clerk Report 53

Town Meeting - 1 984 25

Town Treasurer's Report 51

Town Warrant - 1 985 9

War Memorial Plaque Report 90Winter Carnival Essay 4

SCHOOL SECTION

School Officers 99Budget 1 04Financial Report 110Health Report 11

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Lunch Program 116

Principal's Report 114Salary Comparison 115

Superintendent's Report 112

Student Enrollment 119Town Meeting - 1 984 102

Treasurer's Report 1 09School District Warrant 1 00

1985 NEW BOSTON WINTER CARNIVAL

The following is the Award Winning Essay from the 1985 New Boston Winter

Carnival Queen Contest:

My name is Katie Marshall and I am vying for the title of 1 985 NewBoston Winter Carnival Queen . This is a great honor for me , because it

is a means by which I can demonstrate my pride for a place Fve called

home for seventeen years.

I currently attend Goffstown Area High School as a junior

graduating class of 1986. I served as class president during myfreshman and sophomore years, and still remain active in class

activities. New interest have also kindled, I am a member of the local

SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) chapter, the school newspaper

staff, working on coverage of Boy's Varsity Basketball Games, and

Captain of the Colorguard Squad. Most importantly, I am an honor

student with a rigorous academic schedule.

I devote energy to each of these avocations in hopes that they will

help me to attain my ultimate goal; to serve the State of NewHampshire as an Attorney of Law . Life in New Boston , however, maybe one ofmy most important resources, for time spent here contributes

a great deal to the building of one's character.

Life in New Boston means separating yourself from the superficial

way of life you'll find in the city. Each person is an individual, free to

pursue his own personal interests . I enjoy "'running up to the mountain"

for some snow skiing, skating on the ponds scattered throughout town,

or hiking up Joe English to escape from the bustling activity found

below. There are plenty of other "main attractions" including dancing

lessons , which I participated in last year, and aerobics , a new conquest

for me in 1985, as well as dinners, dances and seasonal holiday

celebrations.

Each activity revolves around community effort, as we all try to

contribute to New Boston's long list of attractive features. Expansion

has occured, as we knew it would, but our common goal remains the

same. Each inhabitant of New Boston believes in preserving the

aesthetic quality of our home and maintaining the friendly rapport that

exists among us. We bond together in times of rapture and times of

tragedy, never selfish in giving the love and caring others may need

from us. Each individual seizes the many opportunities that may be

valuable to him, without having to feel abandoned because he is

reaching for a brass ring others may not see. All can return to support

the common love for our unique village called home, always carrying

the comforting thought that friends you make in New Boston are friends

that are yours forever.

MILESTONES

Beginning in 1984, all New Boston fire and police emergency calls were dispatched

through Goffstown Base Station instead of the old local "red" network.

The Post Office was renovated and enlarged to accommodate the growth of NewBoston's postal patrons.

The War Memorial plaque,honoring all the men and women who were living in NewBoston at the time of their enlistment into the armed services during World War II , Korean

War and Viet Nam conflict , was dedicated September 29. 1 984. This plaque was placed

on the back of the existing War Monument which is located on the Town Common.

COVER PICTURE

Our cover picture this year is the new War Memorial Plaque

Picture courtesy of Charles Davis

TOWN OFFICERS

William G. Caldwell, Selectman

Theodore G. Olson. Selectman

Thomas J. Mansfield, Selectman

Sandra Gendron, Town Clerk

Sandra Gendron, Tax Collector

Karen Craven, Treasurer

Margit Hooper, Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector

David L. Nixon, Esq. Moderator

Almus E. Chancey, Road Agent

Health Officer

Forest Fire Warden

Chief of Police

Overseer of Public Welfare

Civil Defense Director

Town Counsel

Animal Control Officer

Term Expires 1985

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Samuel Brooks, M.D.

James Dodge

John D. Ballou

Selectmen

John D. Ballou

David L. Nixon. Esq.

\ Nancy Strong

TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS

Philip Harvell

David D. Campbell

Louis Lanzillotti

Term Expires 1985

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FIRE WARDS

Robert Kelly

David Poole, Jr.

Richard MoodyJohn Statt. Jr

Harold C. Strong

James W. Dodge

John Bunting

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SUPERVISORS OF CHECK LIST

Sarah ChapmanDonald E. ByamM. Sandra Gallup

Term Expires 1986

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Term Expires 1990

LIBRARY TRUSTEES

Robert Rickey

Paul Stanger

Carolyn ToddWilliam Mulligan

Samuel Brooks. M.D.Linda RolHns

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AUDITORS

Gary Luneau

Helen Normandin

Homer DodgeLeon Daniels

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CEMETERY TRUSTEES

Jerry Kennedy Howard Prince

Robert Todd

SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERY

Thomas J. Mansfield, Sr.

STATE SENATOR

Sheila Roberge. Bedford, N.H. Term Expires 1986

REPRESENTATIVES OF GENERAL COURT

Roland Sallada, New Boston, N.H., District #4Elizabeth Moore. New Boston, N.H., District #5

PLANNING BOARD

Frank Crawford

Ella Daniels, Secretary

Harold Strong, Chairman

Walter Leach

August Gomes, Sr., Alternate

Donald Grosso, Alternate

Theodore Olson, Selectmen Representative

Claire Dane, Recording Secretary/Treasurer

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Donald ByamWilliam Elliott

William Brendle, Chairman

Joseph Sisk

Yvonne GomesRichard Dilley, Alternate

H. Hamilton Rice, Alternate

FINANCE COMMITTEE

John Young

H. Hamilton Rice

James DaneEdward J. Colbum

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Elliott Hersey

Board of Selectmen

Gail Parker, Representing School Board

Term Expires 1989

ROAD COMMITTEE

George Daniels

John Heafield, Jr

George St. John

Richard MoodyAlmus Chancey, Road Agent

Board of Selectmen

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FORESTRY COMMITTEE

George St.John

Oliver Dodge

Clifton LaBree

Term Expires 1985

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CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Betsy Dodge, Chairman

Kenneth Marvell

Martha Brooks, Treasurer

David Woodbury, Esq., Secretary

Donald ChapmanDonald Grosso

Steven Strand, Alternate

Walter Leach

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Representing Planning Board

RECREATION COMMISSION

Judith Weatherwax-Knight

Rhoda Hooper

Rita MannaDavid Mudrick

Sandra Gallup

Joyce Belanger

William Monbouquette

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Jr. Advisor

Alternate

TOWN WARRANT 1985

The State of New Hampshire

To the inhabitants of the Town of New Boston, in the County of Hillsborough,

qualified to vote in town affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said New Boston on Tuesday the

twelfth day of March next. Polls will be open at 10 o'clock in the forenoon to take up

Articles 1 and 2. Balanceofthe Warrant will be taken up and voted upon at 7:00o clock in

the afternoon. Polls will close at 7:00 p.m.

1. To choose all necessary officers for the ensuing year.

2. Are you in favor of the adoption of the amendments to the existing town zoning

ordinance as proposed by the Planning Board?

3. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town charges for the

ensuing year and make appropriations of the same.

1. Tow^n Officer's Salaries

2. Town Officers* Expenses

3. Election & Registration

4. Cemeteries

5. Town Hall & Town Offices

6. Property Assessing

7. Planning Board

8. Board of Adjustment

9. Legal Expenses

10. SNHPC11. TCSWMD12. Work on Tax Base Map13. Care of Town Grounds

14. Police Department

15. Fire Department

16. Civil Defense

17. Cost of Fires & Emergencies

18. Forest Fires

19. Probation Department

20. General Expenses. Highway21. Street Lighting

22. Summer Maintenance & Bridges, Highway23. Winter Maintenance, Highway24. Resurface Tarred Roads

25. Highway Block Grant (Road Construction)

26. Solid Waste

27. Vital Statistics

28. Monadnock Visiting Nurse

29. General Assistance

30. Old Age Assistance

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Library

32. Recreation Commission

33. Memorial Day34. Conservation Commission

35. Forestry

36. Principal Long Term Notes

37. Interest on Long Term Notes & Tax Anticipation

38. PICA Contribution

39. Insurance

40. Umemployment Compensation

4. To see if the town will vote to replace the Fire Protection Code for Large Buildings as

adopted in 1981 and as amended in 1983, with the 1985 edition as proposed by the Study

Committee and the Fire Wards, or act in relation thereto.

Fire Protection Code for Large Buildings

1985 Edition

New Boston, New Hampshire

Section One Classification of Buildings

1-A Building in the Town shall be classified in the following manner:

1-A.l Class I: Class I buildings are defined as buildings that are not Class II or Class

III. Class I building are not subject to this Code.

1-A.2 Class II: A building is considered a Class II building if it meets any of the

following conditions but does not meet any of the conditions under Class III.

1-A.2.a Any newly constructed or substantially renovated building containing

three or more living units;

1-A.2.b Any newly constructed or substantially renovated building containing

sleeping accomodations for 15 or more persons not members of the same family;

1-A.2.C Any newly constructed or substantially renovated building licensed by the

State ofNew Hampshire and used as a home for the elderly , the partially or totally

incapacitated, or a health care facility , where there are sleeping accomodations for

more than three persons;

1-A.2.d Any newly constructed or substantially renovated building of 5,000 or

more square feet gross floor area;

Exception : Providing that the total gross floor area of all buildings (excluding that of

the covered passageways) connected as below does not equal or exceed 15,000

square feet, nor does the gross floor area of any individual building equal or exceed

5,000 square feet, one or more buildings located 80 or more feet from one another

may be connected by covered passageways described as follows:

—maximum 16 feet in width;

—maximum 14 feet in height;

—with the area of the intersection of the covered passageway with each building

having a wall of 8-inch solid masonry constructiion with the width of such wall

extending at least 12 inches beyond the outside dimensions of the covered

passageway, and any openings protected by a single listed 3-hour fire door,

—with a four foot by four foot listed smoke and heat vent located equidistant from

the connected buildings, such vent being operated by electrical or mechanical

sensors located within this covered passageway and between 10 and 20 feet from

each fire door;

—the interior finish of the covered passageway shall be Class A;

—the covered passageway shall be used only as a passageway.

Buildings subject to this exception shall be subject only to Section Eight of this

Code.

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1-A.2.C Any building which is pari of a Planned Building Group as defined by

Section Five of this Code, unless such building is classified as Class III;

i-A.2.r If determined by the Fire Wards, any newly constructed or substantially

renovated building(s), structure(s), or any materials ) which because of its nature

constitutes a severe occupancy hazard as defined by NFPA Standard 1231 "Water

Supplies lor Suburban and Rural F^^ire Fighting ( 1 984)", or is deemed an unacceptable

life hazard, or a severe health hazard to the citizens of the Town in the event of an

emergency to which the F^re Department would respond.

1-A.3 Class III: A building considered a Class III building if it meets any of the

following conditions:

1-A.3.a Any newly constructed or substantially renovated building containing 12

or more living units:

1-A.3.b Any newly constructed or substantially renovated building in which there

are sleeping accomodations for more than 40 persons not members of the same family

or where sleeping accomodations are provided below grade or more than one story

above the firest Hoor;

1-A.3.C Any newly constructed or substantially renovated building licensed by the

Slate of New F4ampshirc and used as a home for the elderly, the partially or totally

incapacitated, or a health care facility, where there arc sleeping accomodations for

more than six persons, or where there are sleeping accomodations above the first Hoor

or below grade level;

l-A.3.d Any newly constructed or substantially renovated building of more than

5,000 but less than 20,000 square feet gross floor arc, and not divided by one or more

fire resistive partitions and fioor-ceiling assemblies into areas not exceeding 5,000

square feet gross floor area per story. Such fire resistive partitions shall be of 8-inch

solid masonry construction and such fioor-ceiling assemblies shall be a minimum two

hour fire resistive design. All openings in such fire resistive partitions that are permitted

shall be protected by listed materials with a three hour rating. All openings in such fioor-

ceiling assemblies that arc permitted shall be protected by lited materials with a two

hour rating;

1-A.3.C Any newly constructed or substantially renovated building of more than

20,000 square feet gross fioor area;

1-A.3.f Any newly constructed or substantially renovated buildingofmore than 35

feel in height;

1-A.3.g Any place of assembly with a rated capacity of more than 200 persons, or

any place of assembly located below grade level or more than one story above the first

fioor;

1-A.3.h If determined by the Fire Wards, any newly constructed or substantially

renovated building(s), structure(s), or any material(s) which because of its nature

constitutes a severe occupancy hazard as defined by NFPA Standard 1231 "Water

Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting ( 1 984)", or is deemed an unacceptable

life hazard, or a severe health hazard to the citizens of the Town in the event of an

emergency to which the fire department would respond.

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1-B Definitions

1-B . 1 General: Terms used in this Code shall be consistent with the definitions used in

the National Fire Protection Association (herein referred to as NFPA) Standard 101

"Code for Safety to Life From Fire in Buildings and Structures (1981)."

1-B. 2 Specific definitions

1-B.2.a Fire Area: Fire area shall mean the gross floor area determined by fire

resistive partitions of 8-inch solid masonry construction or exterior walls and floor-

ceiling assemblies having a minimum two hour rafing. (All fire resistive partitions and

floor ceiling assemblies shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section

Three, Part N of this Code.)

1-B.2.b First Floor: The first floor of a building is the lowest story of which one-

half or more is above grade level. However, if the level below grade is used for purposes

other than storage and building services , then it shall be considered the first story of the

building.

1-B.2.C Grade or Grade Level: The grade or grade level of a building shall be the

average height of the ground on those sides of the building with means of access for fire

department apparatus.

1-B .2.d Gross Floor Area: The gross floor area of a building shall be the sum ofthe

areas within the outside of the exterior walls of all levels with no deductions.

1-B.2.e Hazardous Material: Any material that possesses one or more characteristics

equal to or more hazardous than the following descriptions:

HEALTH: Materials which on intense or continued exposure could cause temporary

incapacitation or possible residual injury unless prompt medical treatment is given,

including those requiring use of respiratory protective equipment with an independent

air supply. This degree should include:

—Materials giving off toxic combustion products;

—Materials giving off highly irritating combustion products;

—Materials which either under normal conditions or under fire conditions give off

toxic vapors lacking warning properties.

FLAMMABILITY: Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively

high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur. Materials in this degree would not

under normal conditions form hazardous atmospheres with air, but under high ambient

temperatures or under moderate heating may release vapor in sufllcient quantities to

produce hazardous atmospheres with air. This degree should include:

—Liquids having a flash point below 200 degrees Farenheit;

—Solids and semi-solids which readily give off flammable vapors.

REACTIVITY: Materials which in themselves are normally stable but which maybecome unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures or which react with water

some release of energy but not violently. Caution must be used in approaching the fire

and applying water.

1-B.2.f Height: As applied to a building, height means the vertical distance from

grade to the average elevation of the roof of the highest story.

1-B.2.g Listed: When used specifically in this Code, listed shall mean equipment

or materials included in a list published by a nationally recognized testing laboratory

that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, and

whose listing states either that the equipment or materials meet nationally recognized

standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner.

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1 -B .2.h Living Unit: A living unit is a single unit providing complete living facilities

for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating,

cooking, and sanitation.

1 -B .2.i Occupancy : The use or intended use ofan area, building, floor, or other part

of building.

1-B.2,j Place of Assembly: A place of assembly shall include but not be limited to

all buildings or portions of buildings used for gathering together of 35 or more persons

(as determined by Section Four) and used for such purposes as deliberation, worship,

entertainment, amusement, or awaiting transportation.

1-B.2.k Planned Building Group: A planned building group is a number of

structures constructed on a parcel of land which meets any of the following conditions

(unless subject to l.A.2.d):

a) The sum of the gross floor areas of all buildings located within 80 feet of one

another equals 5,000 square feet or more;

b) The sum of the gross floor areas of all buildings, except residential buildings,

equal 15,000 square feet or more;

c) There are three or more living units.

l-B.2.1 Residential: Residential occupancies are those occupancies in which

sleeping accomodations are provided for normal residential purposes and include all

buildings designed to provide sleeping accomodations.

1-B.2.m Solid Fuel Device: Any chimney-connected device that burns wood, coal

or other similar organic materials or any combination of them for purposes of heating,

cooking or both.

1-B.2.n Story: A story is that portion of a building included between the upper

surface or a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above. A mezzanine

shall be considered a story if it exceeds 3 3 '/a percent ofthe area ofthe floor immediately

below. A penthouse shall be considered a story if it exceeds 10,000 square feet or 3 3 '/a

percent of the roof area.

1-B.2.0 Substantial Renovation: Substantial renovation means any improvements

to a building which require a town building permit and result in more than 50 per cent

increase of the assessed valuation of the building.

1-B.2.P Types of Construction:

—Fire Resistive: A building constructed of non-combustible materials (reinforced

concrete, brick, or stone and having any metal properly fireproofed) with major

structural members designed to withstand collapse and to prevent spread of fire.

—Non-Combustible: A building having all structural members (including walls,

floor, and roofs) of non-combustible material and not qualifying as fire-resistive

constuction.

—Ordinary Construction: A building having exterior walls of masonry or other

non-combustible material in which the other structural members are wholly or partly of

partly of wood or other combustible material.

—Wood Frame: A building in which the structural members are wholly or partly of

wood or other combustible material and the construction does not qualify as

ordinary construction.

Section Two Water Supply

2-A Type of Water Supplies Required

2-A.l Class II buildings shall provide fire protection water supplies according to

Section 2-B and 2-D.

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2-A.2 Class III buildings, unless specifically exempted by other provisions of this

Code, shall provide fire protection water supplies according to Section 2-B, Section 2-C,

and Section 2-D of this Code.

2-B Static Water Supply

2-B.l Unless specifically exempted by other provisions of this Code, any Class II or

Class III building shall provide, as a minimum, a quantity of water for fire fighting

purposes determined by and installed according to NFPA Standard 1231 ''Water

Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting ( 1 984)" and subject to other provisions of

this Code.

2-B. 2 The water storage system must be capable of flowing water at a rate of 1,000

gallons per minute at draft for at least three-quarters of the required water supply.

2-B. 3 A minimum quantity of water for any occupancy shall be 5,000 gallons.

2-B.4 Any natural source of water shall be certified in writing by the U.S. Soil

Conservation Service or a registered professional engineer ashaving a 95 per cent safe

yield for the required quantity.

2-B .5 The fire department suction connection must not be closer than 70 feet from the

nearest part of the building nor more than 600 feet truck travel distance from any building

which it is to serve or the fire department connection of the building if required to have a

standpipe system or an automatic sprinkler system.

Exception: The maximum distance may be waived by the Fire Wards, if, and only if,

there are important advantages to a different water supply, but in no case shall the

maximum truck travel distance be greater than 1,000 feet.

2-B .6 The fire department pumper must be able to connect to the suction piping with

one ten-foot length of suction hose at any time of the year.

2-B. 7 The fire department suction connection shall not be situated so that, when in

use, a street, road, driveway , fire lane, or any other access way to a building is blocked to

vehicle travel.

2-C Water Supplies for Automatic Sprinkler Systems

2-C.l For any building not containing residential or place of assembly occupancies,

the required water supplies shall be designed according to the following schedule:

2-C . 1 .a If the sprinkler system water supply is designed according to the minimumrequirements ofNFPA Standard 13 'Tnstallationof Sprinkler Systems (1983)", there

is no requirement for a static water supply.

2-C . 1 .b If the sprinkler system water supply is designed according to the minimumflow requirements and of sufficient quantity for a duration of one-half the minimumrequired time according to NFPA Standard 1 3 "Installation of Sprinkler Systems

(1983), there shall be provided a static water supply according to Section 2-B of this

Code.

2-C.l.c If the gross floor area is less than 15,000 square feet and the largest fire

area less than 7,000 square feet, the sprinkler system water supply shall be designed

according to the minimum flow requirements of NFPA Standard 13 "Installation of

Sprinkler Systems (1983)" and sized for a duration of twenty minutes.

2-C . 1 .d In all cases the sprinkler system water supply shall not be less than 5 ,000

gallons.

2-C. 2 For any building containing residential or place of assembly occupancies the

water supply for the sprinkler system shall be designed in accordance with NFPAStandard 13 "Installation of Sprinkler Systems (1983)". Additionally, there shall be a

static water supply designed and installed in accordance with Section 2-B of this Code.

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2-D General Requirements for Water Supplies

2-D . 1 The responsibility for maintenance of any required water supply system and the

grounds around same is solely that of the property owner.

2-D. 2 Any water supply system required by this Code must be capable of complete

inspection and/or testing every year. At such time the Fire Wards may require alterations

or repairs to correct deficiencies.

2-D. 3 Any water supply system required by this Code shall be available for Fire

Deparment use, at its discretion, in the event of any emergency. If used for an emergency

on another property, the Fire Department shall be responsible for promptly refilling said

water supply.

2-D .4 Several buildings of a planned building group may utilize the same water supply

as long as it is designed for the largest hazard of the group.

Section Three Construction Requirements

Any Class II or Class III building shall be constructed and equipped to satisfy the

foUowning requirements:

3-A Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Vents

3-A.l All chimneys of Class II or Class III residential buildings shall be lined,

masonry chimneys constructed according to NFPA Standard 211 "Chimneys, Fire-

places, and Vents (1984)."

3-A.2 All chimneys of Class II or Class III non-reidential buildings shall be

constructed according to NFPA Standard 211 "Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Vents

(1984)". Additionally, if a chimney is connected to a solid fuel device it shall be a lined,

masonry chimney.

3-B Roof Coverings

Any Class II or Class III building shall have roof coverings of a material having not less

than an Underwriters Laboratories Class C rating.

3-C Stairways and Doors

NOTE: All fire resistive partitions and floor-ceiling assemblies shall be designed and

constructed in accordance with Section Three, Part N.

3-C.l Any Class II or Class III non-residential building of three or fewer stories in

height, or any Class II or Class III residential building of four or more units having a

stairway serving more than one unit, shall have all such stairways completely enclosed by

a fire resistive partition having a one hour rating.

3-C . 1 .a All doors opening into this stairway from other than a living unit shall be

listed one hour fire doors with hold-open, automatic release door controls activated by

the local alarm system.

3-C . 1 .b All doors opening into this stairway from a living unit shall be listed one

hour fire doors equipped with listed self-closers.

3-C .2 Any Class II or Class III building more than three stories in height or 35 feet in

height shall have all stairways enclosed by a fire resistive partition having a two hour

rating.

3-C .2.a All doors leading into such stairways shall be listed one and one-half hour

fire doors equipped with hold-open, automatic release door controls.

3-C .2.b Each stairway shall have a listed, automatic opening smoke vent device of

sufficient size at the top of the stairway,

3-C.2.C The automatic release door closures and the smoke vents shall be

activated by the local alarm system. .

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3-D Smoke and Heating Venting

3-D. 1 Any Class II or Class III non-residential building shall have automatic smoke

and heat venting systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA Standard 204

"Smoke and Heat Venting ( 1 982)", and said vents shall be activated by heat and manually

from a location at the annunciator panel:

Exception: If a building has aflat roof, and the eaves of that roof are 16 feet or less in

height, then a means of remote manual activation may not be required by the Fire

Wards. This exception will be granted by the Fire Wards if they determine that

conditions surrounding the building provide sufficiently convenient access with ground

ladders. However an outside means of manual activation must be provided at each roof

vent.

3-D. 2 If the eaves of any Class II or Class III building are more than 30 feet above

grade level or the chord of the rafters is longer than 1 6 feet , building shall be equipped with

smoke and heat vents installed in accordance with NFPA Standard 204 "Smoke and Heat

Venting (1982)", and subject to the approval of the Fire Wards.

3-D.2.a If any such building with smoke or heat vents has a chimney that could be

connected to a solid fuel device, the smoke and heat vent nearest the chimney shall be

manually operable and shall provide access to the roof without the use of any portable

equipment. Such access shall be from a common area of the building.

3-D.2.b Vents shall be activated by heat and manually from a location at the

annunciator panel.

3-E Access to Attic or Cockloft

Any Class II or Class III building shall provide access to any attic or cockloft area, and the

clear dimensions of the opening shall be a minimum of 1 8 by 36 inches. Such access shall

be in a common area of the building.

3-F Access to Roof

If any Class II or Class III building has a flat or substantially flat roof, access shall be

provided to the roof by bulkhead or hatch. The clear opening shall be a minimum of 1 8 by

36 inches. Access shall be provided so that it is not necessary to use portable equipment to

attain the roof. Such access shall be in a common area of the building.

Exception: If a building has a flat roof, and permanent access to all roofs is provided at

no greater than 16 feet in height, then an inside means of access may not be required.

This exception will be granted by the Fire Wards if they determine conditions

surrounding the building provide sufficiently convenient access with ground ladders.

3-G Heat or Smoke Detection Systems

Class II or Class III buildings shall have automatic heat or smoke detection systems

designed, installed, and maintained according to:

—NFPA Standard 72A "Local Protective Signaling Systems (1979);"

—NFPA Standard 72B "Auxiliary Protective Signaling Systems (1979);"

—NFPA Standard 72C "Remote Station Protective Signaling Systems (1982);"

—NFPA Standard 72D "Proprietary Protective Signaling Systems (1979);"

—NFPA Standard 72E "Automatic Fire Detectors (1982);"

—NFPA Standard 74 "Household Fire Warning Equipment (1984)."

3-G.l All local alarm systems shall have automatic means of notifying the Fire

Department in a manner approved by the Fire Wards. At such time as the Fire Wards

adopt an approved auxiliary protective signaling system, upgrading of the existing fire

department notification system ofClass III buildings to conform will be required within

three years of the notifiction of the property owner.

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3-G .2 All local alarm systems shall have control panels that permit the switching-

out of any one zone while permitting the continuous performance of all other zones.

3-G. 3 All local alarm systems shall have annunciator panels on the outside of the

building or in a common unlocked entry hall at, or in close proximity to, the normal

route of entry into the building.

3-G. 4 Marking of Control and Annunciator Panels

3-G. 4. a. All identification on control and annunciator panels shall clearly

designate the condition or area affected rather than simply indicating the zone

affected.

3-G.4.b All indicator lights shall be as follows: Green lights shall indicate a normal

condition; Orange or Yellow lights shall indicate a trouble condition; Red lights

shall indicate an alarm condition.

3-G. 5 Outside Alarm Indicators

3-G. 5.a Each building in a Planned Building Group shall have an outside alarm

indicating light light which is easily visible from the normal vehicle approach route to

the building.

3-G.5.b All Class II or Class III non-residential buildings shall have an outside

audible device approved by the Fire Wards.

3-G. 6 Class II or Class III residential buildings shall have an approved single station

smoke detector, powered by the house electrical service, installed in an approved manner

in every living unit.

3-G. 7 Class II or Class III residential buildings of six or more units shall have, in

addition to the other requirements, a local alarm system installed as follows:

—all common areas shall be protected by smoke detectors;

—hallways shall have manual pull stations;

—each entry foyer shall have a manual pull station;

—each living unit shall have at least one heat detector.

3-G. 8 If an alarm system installation results in an excessive number of unnecessary

alarms, the Fire Wards can require that it be disconnected and a Notice ofHazard can be

issued according to Section Eight.

3-H Protection of Mutli-Unit Residential Buildings


constructed in accordance with Section 3, Part N.

3-H . 1 Residential buildings ofthree or more living units , of side-by-side construction,

with no occupancy superimposed over another, and with a separate entrance to each unit,

shall have an unpenetrated, one hour fire resistive partition between any two living units.

In addition, this fire resistive partition shall be upgraded to a two hour rating so that

there are a maximum of four living units between those two hour partitions.

3-H. 2 Residential buildings of three or more living units, with one or more units

superimposed over another, or with common entrance hallways, shall have a one hour fire

resistive partition and floor-ceiling assembly between any two living units.

In addition this partitiion and floor-ceiling assembly shall be upgraded to a two hour

fire resistive partition so that no more than six living units are contained therein.

Furthermore it is required that a four hour fire resistive masonry partition shall be

constructed so that no more than twelve units are contained therein.

These requirements shall also apply to any wall or floor-ceiling assemblies shared with

common attic, cellar, or crawl spaces.

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3-1 Multi-Occupancy Building


constructed in accordance with Section 3, Part N.

When a building contains more than one occupancy, and each occupancy is separately

classified as to use, each occupancy shall be completely separated by a fire resistive

masonry partition of 8-inch solid masonry construction.

3-J Portable Fire Extinguishers

Class II and Class III buildings shall have portable fire extinguishers installed and

maintained according to NFPA Standard 10 "Portable Fire Extinguishers (1981)," and

shall meet the following requirement.

In residential buildings, a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A,

lOBC shall be provided for, and installed in, every living unit.

3-K Unless otherwise specified in this Code, all doors opening into any common area

shall be listed one-hour fire doors equipped with listed self-closers.

3-L Ifdeemed necessary by the Fire Wards, keys to gain access to normally locked areas

of a building shall be provided in a listed exterior lock box approved by the Fire Wards . All

fire alarm components and other fire protection devices shall be keyed in a manner

approved by the Fire Wards.

3-M All structures more than three stories in height or over 50 feet in height above grade

and containing intermediate stories or balconies shall be equipped with a Class I dry

standpipe system installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA Standard 14

'Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems (1983)."

3-N Fire Resistive Divisions

The purpose of any fire resistive division is to contain heat and smoke on one side for a

length of time.

Any fire resistive partitions or floor-ceiling assemblies of specific fire resistance shall

be designed and constructed in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories specifications

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The design of all other fire resistive partitions required by this Code shall be specified in

detail on plans submitted to the Fire Wards for review and approval.

Specifically , as a minimum any fire resistive partition shall extend from the floor of the

lowest level of the building to the inside surface of the roof sheathing, and from the inside of

the sheathing of one to the inside sheathing of another outermost wall.

Specifically, as a minimum any fire resistive floor-ceiling assembly shall extend from

the inside of the sheathing of an outside wall or fire resistive partition to the inside of the

sheathing of another outside wall or fire resistive partition.

Any openings in fire resistive partitions or floor-ceiling assemblies that are permitted,

and any joints between these and roofor wall sheathing shall be protected with materials of

equal or greater fire resistance.

3-0 Means of Access for Fire Department Apparatus

3-0.1 General Requirements

3-O.l.a Means of access for fire department apparatus shall consist of driveways,

fire lanes, private streets, parking lot lanes, or a combination thereof.

3-0. l.b Means of access for fire department apparatus shall be provided to all

Class II or Class III buildings in accordance with the applicable sections of this Codeand other local zoning or subdivision requirements.

3-0 . 1 .c For any building containing residential or place of assembly occupancies

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means of access shall be constructed of a hard surface adequately designed to support

the heaviest piece of fire apparatus likely to be operated on the means of access , unless

specifically exempted by the Fire Wards.

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For any other building means of access shall be constructed of a hard surface or

crushed bank-run gravel adequately designed to support the heaviest piece of fire

apparatus likely to be operated on the means of access.

3-O.l.d Every dead-end means of access more than 300 feet in length shall be

provided with a turn-around at the closed end at least 60 feet radius of useable road,

3-0. 1 .e Turns in means of access shall maintain the minimum width and shall be

constructed with minimum radius of 25 feet at the inside curb line and a radius of 50 feet

at the outside curb line.

3-0 . 1 .f Means of access shall not be less than 20 feet wide provided no parking is

allowed , not less than 28 feet wide if parallel parking is allowed on one side , and not less

than 36 feet wide if parallel parking is allowed on both sides.

3-0 . 1 .g Parking in any means of access shall not be permitted within 1 feet of a

fire department water source or any other manner which will obstruct or interfere with

the fire department's use of the water sources.

3-O.l.h "No Parking" signs or other designations indicating that parking is

prohibited shall be constructed at all normal and emergency access points to structures

and within 10 feet of each fire department water source.

3-0.2 Fire Lanes

3-0.2.1 Fire lanes or driveways shall be at least 20 feet in width with the road edge

closest to the structure at least 10 feet from the structure. A fire lane in a green belt need

only be 12 feet wide if there are no turns.

3-0.2.b Fire lanes or driveways connecting to public streets, roadways, or private

streets shall be provided with curb cuts extending at least two feet beyound each edge of

the fire lane.

3-0.2.C Chains or other barriers may be provided at the entrance to fire lanes or

driveways provided they are installed with acceptable locks.

3-0.2.d Responsibility for the maintenance of any private road, fire lane,

driveway , or parking lot is solely that of the property owner. Maintenance shall be such

that they can be used in an emergency at any time of the year.

3-0 .2.e Parking lot lanes shall have a minimum of 25 feet clear width between rows

of parked vehicles for vehicular access and movement.

3-0.2.f Curbs across fire lartes shall be sloping.

3-P Location of Structures

3-P. 1 For any building containing residential or place of assembly occupancies, at

least three perimeter walls of structures , all exterior doors into structures, and all fire

department connections to standpipe and sprinkler systems shall be within 1 25 feet of

an approved fire lane or street.

For any other building, at least two perimeter walls of structures, all exterior doors

into structures, and all fire department connections to standpipe or sprinkler systems

shall be within 125 feet of an approved fire lane or street.

3-P. 2 Structures exceeding 35 feet in height shall not be set back more than 50 feet

from a fire lane or driveway on any of its required sides.

3-P. 3 At least 14 feet of nominal clearance shall be provided over fire lanes,

driveways, and other required means of vehicular access.

3-P. 4 Landscaping or other obstructions shall not be placed around structures in a

manner so as to impair or impede accessibility for firefighting and rescue operations.

3-P. 5 The location of structures and access to each structure shall be approved by

the Fire Wards before Permit(s) for Construction can be issued.

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3-P.6 The location of all fire department connections and their methods ofmarking

shall be approved by the Fire Wards before Permit(s) for Construction can be issued.

3-P.7 The final assigning of legal addresses to buildings shall be done by the Fire

Wards, and will be done during the final construction phase.

Section Four Life Safety

4-A All Class II and Class III buildings shall conform to NFPA Standard 1 1 "Code for

Safety to Life From Fire in Buildings and Structures ( 1 98 1 )'\ in addition to conforming to

the other provisions of this Fire Protection Code.

4-B Any Class II or Classs III residential building with six or more living units and where

stairways and entrances serve more than one living unit shall have emergency lighting in

accordance with NFPA Standard 101 "Code for Safety to Life From Fire in Buildings and

Structures (1981)."

Section Five Planned Building Groups

5-A In addition to satisfying the other applicable requirements of this Code, Class II and

Class III buildings that are part of a Planned Building Group shall be separated from other

structures on that parcel by at least 80 feet of clear space between structures, and 60 feet

from a common property line.

Section Six Fire Protection Requirements

FOR CLASS III BUILDINGS

6-A Any Class III building, in addition to satisfying the other requirements of this Code,

shall be fully protected by automatic sprinkler systems installed and maintained in

accordance with NFPA Standard 13 "Installation of Sprinker Systems (1983)" and

NFPA Standard 1 3A "Care and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems (1981)," and subject

to the following provisions.

6-A.l All sprinkler systems shall be engineered piped schedule systems unless

specifically exempted by the Fire Wards.

6-A.2 All areas of a building, including concealed spaces, shall be protected by

sprinklers unless specifically exempted by the Fire Wards.

6-A .3 All components of the sprinkler system shall be fully supervised by the local fire

alarm system. Any trouble condition in the sprinkler system shall be specifically indicated

by the alarm system.

6-A.4 Each building shall have a fire department connection serving only that building.

6-A. 5 The flow of water equal to the discharge ofone sprinkler head shall activate the

local alarm system of the building, which shall automatically notify the occupants of the

building and the fire department.

6-A.6 The local fire alarm system shall have a separate zone allocated for the

sprinkler system. Any building with multiple sprinkler systems shall have a separate zone

of the local fire alarm system allocated for each sprinkler system.

6-A. 7 The sprinkler system shall indicate alarm from both the flow of water and low

pressure.

6-A. 8 Any particular hazard which cannot be adequately protected by automatic

sprinklers shall be fully protected by automatic extinguishing equipment designed and

installed in accordance with an applicable nationally recognized standard and approved by

the Fire Wards.

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Section Seven Hazardous Materials Placarding

7-A Any Class II or Class III building, or an associated building, storing a hazardous

material in excess of a reasonable quantity necessary for retail sale or building

maintenance shall placard such storage in accordance with NFPA Standard 704

''Identification of Fire Hazards of Materials (1975)," and in the following manner,

7-B Manner of Placarding

7-B. 1 All main entrances to buildings storing hazardous materials shall be placarded

with six inch signals.

7-B.2 All other entrances to building storing hazardous materials shall be placarded

with four inch signals.

7-B. 3 All areas inside a building used for storage of a hazardous material shall be

placarded with three inch signals.

7-C Variances

Any requested variance in placarding shall be reviewed and may be approved at the

judgement of the Fire Wards.

Section Eight Administrative Procedures

8-A This Code is intended to insure minimum levels of fire safety protection to life and

property. The provision of this Code should not be considered maximum limits of

desirable or necessary fire protection. Nor is the Code intended to guarantee sufficient

fire safety protection for any building or occupancy , nor does it take precedence over any

other code or requirement, whether state, local, or federal, which may be more stringent.

8-B Plans Review and Approval and Construction

8-B . 1 All plans for buildings or occupancies subject to this Code shall be submitted to,

and approved by, the Fire Wards before a Permit for Construction can be issued. The

period for plans review shall be two weeks for Class II buildings and four weeks for Class

III buildings. Each period shall commence when all required information has been

received by the Fire Wards.

The plans review timetable can be extended at the discretion of the Fire Wardsdepending on the complexity of the proposal.

8-B.2 These plans shall include a small scale, topographical drawing of the site

surrounding area showing streets, access points, water sources, and other items of fire

suppression interest.

8-B. 3 The Fire Wards may require that any or all provisions taken to satisfy the

requirements of this Code shall be certified by a professional engineer of the appropriate

field, and the criteria for each provision shall be specifically cited.

8-B.4 Due to special situations, The Fire Wards may require that additional

information through the hiring of consultants or expert witnesses may be necessary. Such

consultants, expert witnesses, or studies undertaken shall be at the expense of the

applicant and at no cost to the Town. The firm, individual, or agency hired shall be

mutually acceptable to the Fire Wards and the applicant.

8-B. 5 Prior to the issuance of a Certicate of Occupancy, in the event of code

violations, the Fire Wards may revoke the Permit for Construction. At that time a cease

and desist order will be issued.

8-B.6 Any applicant who feels aggrieved by a decision(s) of an inspector may appeal

to the entire Board of Fire Wards by filing a factual brief on said subject.

This factual brief must be received by the Fire Wards within 14 calendar days of the

notification of the violation(s).

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All proceedings pursuant to this appeal shall be held in public hearing. Notice of said

hearing shall be published in a newspaper of accepted local distribution at least 10

calendar days before said hearing.

8-C Certificate of Occupancy

8-C . 1 Any building or occupancy which because of size or intended use is subject to

this Code shall have such fire protection fully operational, and such construction as

required fully constructed before the Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.

8-C.2 No building or occupancy shall be used or occupied in whole or in part, until a

Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Fire Wards.

8-D Inspections and Penalty

8-D . 1 The Fire Wards shall inspect all portions of any Class II or Class III property

with reasonable frequency to ensure compliance with this Code.

8-D. 2 Whenever the Fire Wards observe an apparent or actual violation of a

provision of this Code or other code or ordinance, a written Notice of Hazard shall be

served upon the owner or other person responsible for the conditions under violation.

8-D. 3 A time limit for the required repairs or improvements shall be mandated by the

Fire Wards according to the nature of the violation and all such repairs and improvements

shall be completed before the time limit expires. In no case shall the time limit exceed 60

days.

8-D .4 Any person who shall violate any provision of this Code , or shall fail to comply

with any provisions thereof, shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed

two hundred dollars for each violation. Each day a violation continues shall be deemed a

separate offense.

8-E Saving Clause

The invalidity of any section or provision of this Code shall not be held to invalidate any

other section or provision.

8-F Existing Occupancies and Buildings

All non-conforming properties in active use when this Code is passed and adopted maycontinue indefinitely in their present use so long as they are not substantially renovated.

Any non-conforming property which is partially or totally destroyed by reason of

obsolescence, fire, flood, or other act of God may be restored, remodeled and operated, if

started and reasonably continuing within two years.

Any Permits for Construction issued will remain in effect if construction is started and

reasonably continuing within two years.

Any and all non-conforming building(s) and/or property may be altered and expanded

as the business and conditions warrant, providing however that any such expansion does

not make any building(s) or property more non-conforming.

Any and all existing conforming building(s) and/or property may be altered and

expanded as the business and conditions warrant, providing, however, that any such

expansion does not make any building(s) or property non-conforming.

8-G Equivalency Concepts and Discretionary Power

Nothing in this Code is intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of

equivalent quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability and safety to those

prescribed by this Code, providing satisfactory technical data is submitted to the Fire

Wards to demonstrate equivalency and the system, method, or device is approved for the

intended purpose.

In cases of practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, the Fire Wards mav erant

exceptions from this Code, but only when it is clearly evident that reasonable compliance

is thereby secured.

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To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $4,700 to complete the ground

water monitoring system at the Landfill and authorize the withdrawal of the amount

required for this purpose from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, or act in relation

thereto.

6. To see if the Town will vote to accept the remainder of Town Farm Road in the

Edward and Leslie Colburn subdivision as a Class 5 Town Highway , or act in relation

thereto.

7. To see if the Town will vote to reclassify a portion of Road # 109 (Wilson Hill Road)

of approximately 200 feet from the present termination at Joseph Thompson's

residence southerly to the Patrick and Glenys White residence, from Class 6 to Class

5, all work to be done under the supervision of the Selectmen, or act in relation thereto.

8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,500 to rebuild the

chassis on the tanker (76KI) for the Fire Department, or act in relation thereto.

9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $2,600 for a new copying

machine for the town office and authorize the withdrawal of the amount required for

this purpose from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, or act in relation thereto.

10. To see if the Town will vote to accept the completed sections ofWoodbury Road and

Howard Lane in the subdivision of Gardner B. LeBaron and Willard O. Dodge as

Class 5 town highways, or act in relation thereto.

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To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $2,000 for repairs to the TownHall and Town Office building, and authorize the withdrawal of the amount required

for this purpose from the Federal Reserve Sharing Fund, or act in relation thereto.

1 2. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue that portion ofMcCurdy Road no longer in

use beginning where the current traveled way runs southerly from the original

roadway at approximate New Hampshire Grid coordinates N 167,350' - E 500,375"

and running easterly along the original roadway to where it joins the current traveled

way at approximate coordinates N 1 67,800' - E 500,775' as allowed by RSA 23 1 :43,

or act in relation thereto.

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To see if the Town will vote to accept the road currently maintained by the town and in

public use shown on survey plats entitled ''Subdivision Plat II-Land of John A.

Frothingham" and ''Subdivision Plat-Land of John A. Frothingham" approved by

the New Boston Planning Board and recorded at the Hillsborough County Registry of

Deeds, or act in relation thereto.

14. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell at public auction or

administer property of the town acquired by tax deed or gift, or sell to the former

owner upon payment to the town of an amount not less than the sum total of the over-

due taxes plus sale and administrative expenses, plus interest on the aggregate of the

foregoing, calculated at the rate of 18% per annum, or act in relation thereto.

15. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to apply for, receive and expend

Federal or State grants, which may become available during the course of the year,

and also to accept and expend money from other governmental unit or private source

to be used for purposes for which the town may legally appropriate money; provided

(2) that such grants and other monies do not require the expenditure of other town

funds, (2) that a public hearing shall be held by the Selectmen prior to the receipt and

expenditure of such grants and monies, and (3) that such items shall be exempt from

all provisions of RSA 32 relative to limitation and expenditure of town monies, all as

provided by RSA 31:95b, or act in relation thereto.

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16. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to hire money to meet the

necessary expenses of the town, or act in relation thereto.

17. To transact any other business that may legally come before the meeting.

Given under our hands and seal this twenty-second day of February in the year of our

Lord nineteen hundred and eighty -five.

William G. Caldwell, Chairman

Theodore G. Olson

Thomas J. Mansfield,

Selectmen of New Boston

A true copy of Warrant - Attest:

William G. Caldwell, Chairman

Theodore G. Olson

Thomas J. Mansfield,


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MINUTES OF TOWN MEETINGMarch 13, 1984

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Moderator David L. Nixon. The

Lord's Prayer was led by Representative to the General Court Roland Sallada and the

visiting fourth grade class of Miss Betsy Dodge led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Article one of the 1984 Town Warrant was read by the Moderator. The polls were

opened and work commenced under this article. The remainder of the Warrant would be

acted upon at 7:00 p.m.

Article 1. To choose all necessary officers for the ensuing year.

Town Officers:

Selectmen for three years Thomas J. Mansfield. Sr.

Town Clerk for three years Sandra Gendron

Tax Collector for three years Sandra Gendron

Treasurer for three years Karen Koman-Craven

Moderator for two years David L. Nixon

Road Agent for one year Almus E. Chancey

Trustee of Trust Funds for three years Louis B. Lanzillotti

Trustee of the Library for three years Linda Rollins

Samuel M. Brooks

Trustee of the Library for one year Paul E. Stanger

Supervisor of the Checklist for six years M. Sandra Gallup

Supervisor of the Checklist for two years Sarah ChapmanAuditor for two years Helen K. Normandin

Fire Ward for three years John E. Bunting

Fire Ward for one year Robert R. Kelly

School District Officers:

Clerk for three years Nonah A. Poole

Moderator for three years David Woodbury

Treasurer for three years Linda L. Sizemore

Member of the School Board for three years Frederick W. Green

Auditor for one year Dennis Hooper

Brian H. Towne

The polls were closed at 7:00 p.m. by Moderator David L. Nixon, the absentee ballots

were cast, and the evening business meeting commenced. The Lord's Prayer was led by

Supervisor of the Checklist, Donald Byam and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by

Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Theodore Olson. Moderator Nixon then introduced

those officials present. They included Representative to the General Court, Roland

Sallada: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Theodore Olson, Selectmen, ThomasMansfield, Sr. and Selectmen William Caldwell, Town Clerk and Tax Collector, Sandra

Gendron: Treasurer, Karen Craven; Secretary to the Selectmen, Betty Hooper and her

assistant, Linda Sizemore: Supervisors of the Checklist. Donald Byam, Sandra Gallup

and Sarah Chapman: Ballot Clerks, Evelyn Barss, Rhoda Hooper, Katherine Johnston

and Ruth Dodge; Police Officers, David Ballou and Paul deRochmont. Also introduced

were the Winter Carnival Queen, Adelle Comeau and runner-up Suzette Mack.

Selectman Mansfield pointed out the correction of the last name on page 82 of the

Town Report. It should read Howard F. Woodbury.

Recognition was given to David L. Nixon for having served twenty years as the TownModerator. Louis Lanzillotti, President of the newly established New Boston Businessmen's

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Association presented the Associations" first community service award to Betty Hooper

who received an extended standing ovation.

A brief report was then given by Attorney Leslie Nixon, who grew up in New Boston,

as to the status of the John Raskiewicz vs. Town of New Boston case, in which Mr.

Raskiewicz sued the Town and several Selectmen and citizens for ninety million dollars.

She reported that the suit has been dismissed by the U.S. District Court in December and

in an unprecedented decision not only had the Judge dismissed the case, but had ordered

the Plaintiff John Raskiewicz and his attorney to pay all the legal fees for all those having

been sued. Mr. Raskiewicz has appealed the U.S. District Court's decision to the First

Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston, and as a last resort could appeal to the U.S. Supreme

Court should he be unsuccessful in Boston. Roland Sallada thanked Leslie on his behalf as

one who was sued, and on behalf of the entire town for the excellent work she had done on

the case.

Article 2. To raise such sums ofmoney as may be necessary to defray town charges for

the ensuing year and make appropriations of the same.

Motion was made by Selectman Mansfield that we raise and appropriate the sum of

$404,282.36 to defray town expenses for 1984. This was a reduction from the amount

printed due to the Fire Department's budget having been reduced from $20,990.00 to

$20,790.00, and the insurance budget being reduced from $28,000.00 to $27,000.00. The

motion was was seconded by Selectman Olson. When voted on the budget was passed

unanimously by those present and reads as follows:

General Government:

Town Officers' Salaries $ 8,500.00

Town Officers' Expenses 18,500.00

Election and Registration 2,000.00

Cemetery 800.00

Town Hall and Town Offices 1 3.500.00

Care of Town Grounds 500.00

Planning Board 300.00

Board of Adjustment 50.00

Legal Expenses 3.519.00

SNHPC 943.92

Work on Tax Base Map 1 .000.00

Property Assessing 4.000.00

Public Safety

Police Department 17.054.00

Fire Department 20,790.00

Cost of Fires and Emergencies 6.000.00

Forest Fires 200.00

Civil Defense 100.00

Highways, Streets and Bridges

General Expenses 8.500.00

Summer Maintenance and Bridges 40.000.00

Winter Maintenance 50.000.00

Resurface Tarred Roads 14.000.00

Highway Block Grant Aid 59.253.35

Street Lighting 5.000.00

TRA Fund Balance 45.61

Sanitation

Solid Waste Disposal 10.000.00

Health

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5,748.48

50.00

5,100.00

2,500.00

16,328.00

1 ,000.00

500.00

350.00

300.00

38,250.00

15,000.00

7,500.00

27,000.00

100.00

Monadnock Visiting Nurse

Vital Statistics

Welfare

General Assistance

Old Age Assistance

Culture and Recreation

Library

Recreation Commission

Conservation Commission (Bal. forward)

Memorial DayForestry

Debt Service

Principal on Long Term notes

Interest on Long Term Notes and Tax Anticipation

Miscellaneous

FICA Contribution

Insurance

Umemployment Compensation

$404,282.36

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the Large Building Fire Protection

Code, which was adopted March 1983 and amended in March of 1983, or act in relation

thereto. (By Petition)

The motion in favor of the article was made by Herbert Scott and seconded by Louis

Maynard and Curtis Petersen. At this time the Moderator announced he had received two

requests with the proper number of signatures of registered voters to have this article voted

on by secret written ballot. Jonn Young moved to amend the article to read: to rescind the

Large Building Fire Protection Code, which was adopted March 1980 and amended in

March of 1 983 , for a period ofone year during which time a committee will study the code

and will make recommendations to the 1985 Town Meeting; the committee shall be

comprised of 7 members, consisting of 2 homeowners, 2 fire wards, 2 people from business

and 1 selectman and shall be appointed by the Moderator. This was seconded by Julia

Tams and Warren Moss. Mr. Young went on to say he was responsible for the original

article and now the amendment. It was his feeling and, he felt, the feeling of others that the

code was too restrictive and not attractive to new business or the expansion of existing

business. He complimented the Fire Department on a job well-done and stated his

argument was not with them, but with the code as it now stood, especially the building size,

feeling that 5,000 sq. ft. was too small to have to comply with such a restrictive code. Hefelt his amendment would allow time for the code to be re-studied and other recommendations

made. Several citizens spoke against the amendment fearing suspension ofthe code for any

length of time could cause problems, that the original code had been studied by the fire

wards who were elected officials and qualified in the area of fire control, and hearings had

been held to educate anyone interested in the contents of the existing code, although they

had been poorly attended. Others in favor of the amendment felt that some businesses had

already left town rather than to expand and have to comply with the code and that potential

new business would bypass New Boston because of the restrictions of the code. Louis

Maynard referred to the life-safety code as automatically being in effect by the State of

New Hampshire. David Poole, Jr. responded that this code only protected public

assembly, he further stated the BOCA code used by other towns was close to national

standards, but that it did not cover specifically what the fire department was interested in

and was even more restrictive than our existing code. Fire ChiefJames Dodge stated that it

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was the intent of the code to keep buildings at a size where fires could be handled by a

volunteer fire department such as we have in New Boston. He said the Fire Wards were

very willing to look over the code and listen to suggestions for possible changes. William

Shanahan moved the question, with a second from Howard Towne,to cut off debate; This

was voted on and passed. The Young amendment was voted on and defeated. The Townthen returned to the original article as printed. Howard Towne moved the question,

seconded by Clovis Gentilhomme, to allow no further debate and this was passed. The

voting process by ballot commenced, the results being 1 46 against rescinding the code and

71 in favor of rescinsion. The Large Building Fire Code is to remain in effect.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of$5,000.00 to

comply with the requirement of the State for a ground water monitoring system at the

Landfill, this sum to be withdrawn from Revenue Sharing established under the provisions

of the State and Local Assistance Act of 1972. or act in relation thereto.

The motion for this article was made by Selectman Olson and seconded by Selectman

Mansfield. Selectman Olson explained that this article was mandated by the State to make

sure that our landfill was not polluting the ground water in the area. The money would be

used to install four wells to be sampled four times a year by the State. The findings would

determine any action taken. This was only a guesstimate for the amount needed because of

the varied problems that could be encountered and that more money might be needed next

year. When voted on the article was passed.

Article 5. To see ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 1 ,000.00 for

a War Memorial to honor veterans who were inducted into the service from New Boston

during World War IL Korean and Vietnam Wars, or act in relation thereto.

The article was so moved by Roland Sallada, seconded by William Shanahan and

John Young, and passed.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the placing of a plaque on the back

of the present War Memorial on the Town Common, with the names of the veterans from

New Boston who served during World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars, or act in relation

thereto.

This was moved by Selectman Olson, seconded by Roland Sallada, and passed.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 1 5 ,000.00

to build a new salt storage shed for the Highway Department, this sum to be withdrawn

from Revenue Sharing established under the provisions of the State and Local Assistance

Act of 1972, or act in relation thereto.

The article was moved by Selectman Caldwell and seconded by Selectman Mansfield.

Selectman Caldwell stated that the proposed building would be a 40" X 40" pole type

structure with two bays enclosed on three sides, built to compliment the present TownShed. It would be placed on a pad of asphalt designed to help limit the run-offof salt into the

ground water. Keeping the salt and mixture of salt and sand under cover would make the

materials easier to work with and larger supplies could be kept on hand. In answer to a

question, he pointed out that the shed on Depot Street was state-owned. When voted on the

article passed.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to designate Hooper Hill Road, from its

intersection with Route # 1 3 to its intersection with Bradford Lane, as a Scenic Road, or

act in relation thereto. (By Petifion)

The article was so moved by Robert Carr and seconded by Loretta Caterino. Mr. Can-

stated that the scenic road designation would preserve the beauty of the road and

surrounding area and that the laws of the State of N.H. allowed for such a designation. Hefurther stated that the designation in no way prevented the ordinary maintenance of the

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road, that the Road Agent may act on his own in emergency situations, that it had no

bearing on the eligibility of New Boston for state funds and it placed no restrictions on the

landowners abutting the road. Selectman Mansfield was not in favor of the article, stating

that it placed undue burdens on the Road Agent and that such designation was not

necessary as the road crew maintained our roads with care not to destroy unneccessarily.

He suggested the possibility that the article might be intended to impede the possible

development of the Bailey Pond area by trying to restrict future reconstruction of Hooper

Hill Road, parts of which might be used as access to the above-mentioned land, Mr. Carr

agreed that possible development ofthe Bailey Pond area did have a bearing on the request

for the Scenic Road designation, that the petitioners did not want to see the road and

surrounding area destroyed or damaged to accomodate access to Bailey Pond. The

Moderator then read the law providing for this designation, and when a vote was called for

he was in doubt; and asked for a division. The vote was 80 in favor, and 72 opposed; the

article passed.

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sume of $2,056.00 for

the purchase of a radar unit for the Police Department, this sum to be withdrawn from

Revenue Sharing established under the provisions ofthe State and Local Assistance Act of

2972, or act in relation thereto:

The article was moved by Police Chief John Ballou, seconded by Selectman Olson.

When the voice vote was called for Chief Ballou asked for a division. The result being 42 in

favor. 1 16 opposed, the article was defeated.

Article 10. To see ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200.00

to purchase two portable radios for the Police Department, this sum to be withdrawn from

Revenue Sharing established under the provisions of the State and Local Assistant Act of

1972, or act in relation thereto.

The article was moved by Selectman Mansfield, and seconded by Chief Ballou and

John Bunting, and passed.

Article 1 1 . To see ifthe Town will vote to accept Town Farm Road in the Edward and

Leslie Colburn subdivision as a Class 5 Town Highway, or act in relation thereto.

The article was moved by Selectman Mansfield and seconded by Selectman Caldwell.

Selectman Mansfield explained that the completed road would be approximately one mile,

and that this request was for the first 2,000' approximately. He favored the article stating

he felt it would require minimal care. Harold Strong, Chairman of the Planning Board,

stated that Mr. Colburn had built the road above standards required, had installed a dry

hydrant, and the article was supported by the Planning Board. The article passed.

Article 12. "'To see ifthe Town of New Boston shall call upon the Governor and

Executive Council, its State Representative (s) and State Senator to promptly convene a

Special Session of the Legislature for the sole purpose of preventing the imposition ofhuge

cost increases in electric rates resulting from the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant on

citizens, businesses, schools and agencies in the Town of New Boston, and to direct the

Selectmen to promptly notify our above listed elected officials of the Town's desire."

(By Petition)

The article was moved by Paul Stanger and seconded by Clovis Gentilhomme and

Janet Nixon. Howard Towne spoke against the article, stating the expenses involved in

convening a Special Session of the Legislature would be prohibitive, and that this issue

could be addressed in a regular session of the Legislature in 1 985, as Seabrook was not due

to go on-line until 1985. Paul Stanger and Janet Nixon spoke in favor of the article, stating

the expense of the Special Session was minimal compared to the potential increase in

electric rates for the homeowner if Seabrook were ever to be completed, considering the

"over-budget" expenditures to date. Roland Sallada, Representative to the General Court

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from New Boston, spoke against the article stating that a Special Session ofthe Legislature

could not be called for the consideration of only one subject. He felt the subject could be

addressed in the 1985 Regular Session of the Legislature. He further stated that the

facilities in Concord would not be available for a Special Session until July or August of

1984. due to the Constitutional Convention and then the Regular Session would only be

four months away. He noted that this article was non-binding, and opposition to such a

Special Session had already been expressed in Concord by those who had the power to call

such a session. Mr. Sallada moved that the article be laid on the table. This was seconded

by Donald Byam. The Chair being in doubt, when the voice vote was given, called for a

division, the results being 89 to table the issue and 6 1 opposed. The article was tabled. Mr.

Sallada assured those present he would work in the Legislature to keep rate increases

resulting from the expense of Seabrook construction as low as possible.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of S9.000 to

join the Goffstown Police Dispatch Center, or act in relation thereto.

The article was moved by Selectman Olson, and seconded by Selectman Caldwell.

Police ChiefJohn Ballou explained that this had previously been a county service, paid for

by our county portion of property taxes; however, it was being discontinued. We would

have no choice in the matter ifwe wanted our calls for police assistance answered. This will

become an annual appropriation, but as Selectman Mansfield pointed out. would after this

year, be included in the Police Department Budget. Selectman Olson moved to amend the

amount requested to $8,582.00. this was seconded by Selectman Caldwell, and passed.

When voted on the article as amended passed.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,200.00

towards the purchase and installation of three ( 3 ) new energy-efficient over-head doors for

the Fire Station, or act in relation thereto.

This article was moved by Fire Chief James Dodge and seconded by Donald

Chapman. Chief Dodge explained, when asked, that other alternatives had been

investigated and new air-tight doors seemed to offer the best service. He said the one that

was installed as a result ofthe vote at last years" Town Meeting was doing the job. John

Young moved to amend the article to read, ""raise and appropriate $2,400.00 as was

recommended by the Finance Committee for the purchase ofone door this year." This was

seconded by James Dane. Discussion ensued as to the possible increase in price if the

project were not completed this year, opposition feeling that the payback in fuel savings

would take too long to warrant the expense of all three doors being installed at one time.

When voted on the amendment to reduce the requested amount was defeated: and when

the original article as printed was voted on division was called for. The results were 72 in

favor and 40 opposed. The article thus passed.

Article 1 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $750.00 to

purchase the necessary equipment for a dry hydrant to be located at a riverside site on

Route #13 on the property of Donald Grosso. or act in relation thereto.

The article was moved by Selectman Mansfield and seconded by Selectman Olson.

Fire Chief Dodge stated the location of such a hydrant was advisable, and that Mr. Grosso

had agreed to the installation of said hydrant on this property. The article was passed.

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 to

purchase a printer to be installed on the computer at the Town Office, this sum to be

withdrawn from Revenue Sharing established under the provisions ofthe State and Local

Assistance Act of 1972. or act in relation thereto.

The article was moved by Selectman Olson and seconded by Selectman Caldwell.

Selectman Olson explained that they would be looking for a letter-type printer to be used

on the Epson computer which had been generously donated by Mr. James Hansen. The

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article passed.

Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $973.60 for

our share of the cost involved in running the Probation Department of Goffstown. or act in

relation thereto.

The article was moved by Selectman Mansfield and seconded by Selectman Olson and

Selectman Caldwell. Selectman Mansfield stated this was approximately three per cent of

Goffstown's costs based on previous case loads. The article passed.

Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00

for repairs to the Town Hall and Town Office Building, this sum to be withdrawn from

Revenue Sharing established under the provisions of the State and Local Assistance Act

of 1972. or act in relation thereto.

The article was moved by Roland Sallada and seconded by Selectman Caldwell.

Selectman Caldwell listed projects that the proposed article would try to cover. They

would include a roof over the ramp at the Town Office Building, completion of the

refinishing of two stairways in the upper Town Hall, repair to two radiators in the upper

Town Hall, and work to be done to the restroom floors in the Town Hall. At this time it was

stated that any Revenue Sharing articles not approved by this meeting would mean the

money would be left in the bank for expenditures to be voted on next year, and was not

"lost." Clovis Gentilhomme expressed concern for the care given to the refinished floor in

the upper hall. Selectman Olson advised that money had been placed in the budget for the

purchase of new equipment so that better care could be provided. The article was passed.

Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell at public

auction or administer property of the town acquired by tax deed or gift, or sell to the former

owner upon payment to the town of an amount not less than the sum total of the over-due

taxes plus sale and administrative expenses, plus interest on the aggregate of the foregoing,

calculated at the rate of 1 8% per annum, or act in relation thereto.

Motion for the article was made by Howard Towne. seconded by Selectman Olson,

and passed.

Article 20. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to apply for. receive and

expend federal or state grants, which may become available during the course of the year,

and also to accept and expend money from any other governmental unit or private source

to be used for purposes for which the town may legally appropriate money; provided: ( 1

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that such grants and other monies do not require the expenditure of other town funds, (2)

that a public hearing shall be held by the Selectmen prior to the receipt and expenditure of

such grants and monies, and ( 3 ) that such items shall be exempt from all provisions ofRSA32 relative to limitation and expenditure of town monies, all as provided by RSA 3 1 :95b,

or act in relation thereto.

The motion for the article was made by Selectman Mansfield, seconded by Selectman

Caldwell, and passed.

Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to hire money to

meet the necessary expenses of the town, or act in relation thereto.

The motion for the article was made by Selectman Caldwell, seconded by Selectman

Olson, and passed.

Article 22. To transact any other business that may legally come before the meeting.

At this time Donald Grosso moved that a committee be created to study the Fire

Protection Code For Large Buildings. This committee would report their recommendations

to the Fire Wards who would consider these recommendations and to make a report to the

Town to be ready for review by the 1 985 Town Meeting. The committee to consist of two

Fire Wards, two homeowners, two businesspersons, and one Selectman, the members of

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this committee to be chosen by the Selectmen ofNew Boston. This was seconded by John

Young. Again discussion ensued as to the restrictiveness of the existing code and the

capabiHties of the Fire Wards in this area. John Ballou moved the question, seconded by

Louis Lanziollotti. and it passed. When voted on the Grosso motion was passed.

The Moderator suggested that votes be counted only on the one contested office on the

Town and School ballots, that of Fire Ward for three years: the remaining candidates being

declared winners by virtue of no contest. Roland Sallada so moved, this was duly seconded

and passed. The Town Meeting was adjourned at 1 1:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Gendron,

Town Clerk

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TOWN BUDGET

Revenue Affecting the Tax Rate

From State:

Shared Revenue Block Grant

Highway Block Grant Road Construction

For Fighting Forest Fires

From Local Sources Except Taxes:

Dog Licenses

Fees and Permits

Rent of Town Hall

Interest Received

Income from Trust Funds

(Wason Fund)

Income from Trust Funds

(Dodge, Town Poor)

Motor Vehicle Permits

Resident Taxes

Yield Taxes

National Bank Stock Taxes

Income from Departments

Interest on Deposits

Total

Grand Totals

1984 Appropriations and

Estimated Expenditures for 1985:

General Government:

Town Officers' Salaries

Town Officers' Expenses

Elections & Registrations

Cemeteries

Town Hall & Town Offices

Property Assessing

Planning Board

Board of Adjustment

Legal Expenses

SNHPCTCSWMDWork on Tax Base MapCare of Town Grounds

Public Safety

Police Department

Fire Department

Civil Defense

Cost of Fires and Emergencies

Forest Fires

Probation Department

Est. 1984 Est. 1985

$21,758.00 $ 25,000.00

59,253.35 67,453.71

100.00 100.00

81,111.35 92,553.71

2,000.00 2,000.00

750.00 1,000.00

750.00 650.00

5,000.00 7,000.00

250.00 250.00

13,348.48 15,507.96

55,000.00 80,000.00

11,000.00 12,000.00

5,000.00 7,500.00

25.00 25.00

2,400.00

2,500.00

93,123.48 130,832.96

174,234.83 223,386.67

Appro. Est. Budget

1984 1985

8,500.00 9,800.00

18,500.00 22,500.00

2,000.00 700.00

800.00 800.00

13,500.00 14,500.00

4,000.00 4,907.75

300.00 5,000.00

50.00 500.00

3,519.00 3,768.90

943.92 983.24

564.00

1,000.00 2,000.00

500.00 300.00

17,054.00 28,352.00

20,790.00 22,140.00

100.00 100.00

6,000.00 6,000.00

200.00 200.00

877.47

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Highway, Streets & Bridges

General Expenses

Street Lighting

Summer Maintenance & Bridges

Winter Maintenance

Resurface Tarred Roads

Highway Block Grant (Rd. construction)

Sanitation

Solid Waste Disposal

Health

Vital Statistics


Welfare

General Assistance

Old Age Assistance

Culture & Recreation

Library


Memorial DayConservation Commission

Forestry

Debt Service

Principal Long Term Notes

Interest Long Term Notes &Tax Anticipation Note

Miscellaneous

FICA Contribution

Insurance

Unemployment Compensation

Total Town Expenses

8,500.00

5,000.00

40,000.00

50,000.00

14,000.00

59,253.35

10,500.00

5,000.00

50,000.00

60,000.00

20,000.00

67,453.71

10,000.00 15,000.00

50.00 50.00

5,748.48 6,007.96

5,100.00 5,000.00

2,500.00 4,500.00

16,328.00 27,457.00

1,000.00 4,200.00

350.00 350.00

500.00 500.00

300.00 300.00

38,250.00 18,000.00

15,000.00 10,000.00

7,500.00 8,600.00

27,000.00 35,000.00

100.00 100.00

404,236.75 472,012.03

School District Tax

County Tax

Total Budget Expenditures

Less Total Revenue

Amount to be Raised by Taxes

901,141.00 1,122,000.00

85,702.00 94,272.00

1,391,079.75 1,688,284.03

174,234.83 223,386.67

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS

Property Taxes - 1984

Resident Taxes - 1984

National Bank Stock Tax

Yield Taxes - 1984

Property Taxes - 1983

Resident Taxes Previous Years

Yield Taxes Previous Year

Interest Collected

Residence Tax Penalties

Tax Sales Redeemed

Current Use Penalties - 1984

Current Use Recording Fees

Dog Licenses

Dog Fines

Pistol Permits

Gravel Removal Permit Fees

Gravel Hearing Fee

Trailer Hearing Fee

Driveway Permit Fees

Marriage Fees

Filing Fees

Junk Yard Fees

Bad Check Penalties

Building Permit Fees

Fire Arms License Fee

Rental of Town Hall

Interest on N.O.W. Account

Income from Trust Fund

Grading, R.H. Rice

Plowing, R.H. Rice

Road Agent, Summer Maintenance

Blue Cross/Blue Shield, refund on counseling

Police Duty, refunds

Police Credit, refunds

N.H. Insurance Group, Dividends

Gordon F. Burns, Insurance refund

Gasoline Dealer Association refund

Board of Adjustment, refund on AdThomas Mansfield, refund on radios

Maurice G. GuayJ.. Moreau & Son

State ofN.H.TRA Refund

War Memorial Committee

Insurance Refund

New Boston Fire Dept., refund on

Fire Truck Interest

New Boston Fire Dept., refund on

Fire Truck Note

856,978.37

12,810.00

44.20

16,886.03

327,020.41

1,420.00

73.05

14,719.72

177.00

54.024.58

5,627.50

30.00

1,819.50

251.00

140.00

190.00

40.00

25.00

395.00

247.00

26.00

50.00

15.00

1,850.00

10.00

698.00

6,865.75

250.00

35.00

35.00

226.84

27.50

1,100.50

50.00

1,803.05

895.00

453.90

76.50

3,045.00

33.00

3.38

45.61

317.06

528.85

348.00

2,400.00

39

Recreation Commission 4,052.95

Water Fees 320.00

Motor Vehicle Registrations 102,403.00

Telephone Booth Commission 52.94

Tax Anticipation Loans 100,000.00

Revenue Sharing Account 9,071.75

Sales of Maps, copies, etc. 368.32

Court Order Fine 100.00

P & G Construction, cost of fire 229.04

Town of Weare, forest fire 410.35

Balance on Town Property, Thomas Speck 9,900.00

Balance on Town Property, James Skinner 450.00

Refund of Deposit on Town Property, W. McArthur 500.00

Paradis Lumber 2,519.49

Insurance and Retirement 1,271.16

Withholding 6,020.20

Social Security^

4,069.27

From State

Highway Block Grant Aid 59,253.35

State Shared Revenue 77,297.34

Total 1,692,396.46

Balance January 1, 1984 brought forward 290.185.16

Less Bad Checks —875.97

Grand Total $1,981,705.65

40

DETAILED STATEMENT OF PAYMENTS

Salaries

William G. Caldwell, Selectman (Chairman) $ 1,000.00

Theodore G. Olson, Selectman 800.00

Thomas J. Mansfield, Selectman 800.00

Sandra Gendron, Town Clerk/Tax Collector 4,066.66

Margit Hooper, Deputy Town ClerkA'ax Collector 461.85

Karen Craven, Treasurer 1,000.00

Samuel M. Brooks, M.D., Health Officer 50.00

Gary Luneau, Auditor 75.00

Donna Towne, Auditor 75.00

8,328.51

Legal

Brown & Nixon Professional Assoc. 3,519.00

Elections & Registration

M. Sandra Gallup, Supervisor of Check list 186.24

Donald Byam, Supervisor of check lists 167.50

Sarah Chapman, Supervisor of check lists 134.50

David L. Nixon, Esq., Moderator 100.00

Rhoda Hooper, ballot clerk 133.75

Evelyn Barss, ballot clerk 133.75

Ruth Dodge, ballot clerk 133.75

Katherine Johnston, ballot clerk 128.75

Marion Woodbury, meals 358.75

John Bunting, 2 checklists 42.00

William Hebert, building voting booths 294.41

David Poole, wiring voting booths 37.10

Sandra Gendron, Town Clerk 300.00


2,150.50

Beatrice Hooper, secretary to Selectmen 5,740.00

Beatrice Hooper, expenses 23.88

Linda Sizemore, asst. secretary to Selectmen 2,018.00

N.H. Assoc, of Assessing Officials, 1984 dues 20.00

N.H. City & Town Clerks Assoc, 1984 dues 12.00

Aloha Leasing, copier payments 148.09

Brown & Saltmarsh, Inc., supplies 191.45

Quadra/Vue, labor and supplies 11 3. 12

Geoffrey Katz, picture for 1983 Town Report 35.00

U.S. Stamped Envelopes, window envelopes 331.05

Postmaster, New Boston, stamps and permit 598.18

Sandra Gendron, Town Clerk fees 4,064.50

Sandra Gendron, expenses

41

Little Newspaper 1 80.00

John Bunting, supplies 227.46

Souhegan National Bank, box rent 15.00

Souhegan National Bank, checks 102.67

Wheeler & Clark, dog license supplies 123.60

Tax Collector Meeting 10.00

N.H. Resources Recovery, membership 25.00

Hillsborough County Treasurer, recordings 361.20

N.H. Tax Collectors Assoc, 1984 dues 15.00

Sir Speedy, Town Reports 2,455.14

Jutras, flags and poles 179.95

N.H, town Clerk Assoc, seminar 22.00

Karen Craven, treasurer's expenses 91.97

Hillsborough Probate 3.50

Treasurer, State of N .H

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74.09

Martha Bullon, computer guide book 17.95

Office Dimension, office supplies ~^ 2.60

Revenue Sharing Advisory v 75.00

Yankee Business Forms 459.40

Granite State Office 334.62

N.H. Municipal Assoc, 1984 dues 509.62

Amoskeag Savings Bank, box rent 12.00

Brandam Pubhshing, reference book 26.60

William Caldwell, expenses 43.26

Jones Office Equipment, office equipment 1,048.65

Dr. Samuel Brooks, health officer's expenses 79.12

Marguerite Warg, refund on postage 37.62

Police Department

19.984.54

Payroll and expenses:

John D. Ballou, Chief 2,527.31

David Ballou 380.00

Neil Brussard 38.50

Charles Davis 160.00

William Forest 1,588.65

Timothy Lamy 1,400.13

George Peirce 70.00

David Rice 246.00

Donald Sims 2,303.69

Paul deRochemont 2,099. 1

3

Public Service Co., of N.H. 724.48

New England Telephone 1,901.87

Burnham Fuel 428.54

Barss' Enterprises, gas 1,219.77

Treasurer, Playground Assoc, rent 2.00

N.H. SPCA 15.00

Nancy Strong, Animal Control Offiicer 579.67

Town of Goffstown, gas 107.81

42

Duke's Garage

Granite State Office

William Hooper

Medlyn Motors Inc.

Seaman's Supply

Central Equipment Co.

Cen-ComAnimal Rescue League

Mack's Mens Shop, uniforms

Dodge's Store

NH AC & HOADB Communication

Jan Nowoj

Summit Corp.

Home Safety Equipment

Tom Ray

State of N.H.

Village Animal Clinic

45.95

578.50

41.96

463.05

12.25

27.04

11.04

60.00

110.60

25.13

15.00

111.00

25.00

25.95

63.44

31.30

11.00

18.00

17,468.76

Fire Department

Public Service 961.04

N.E. Telephone 2,891.23

Burnham Fuel 1,800.94

Hank's Plumbing 143.00

Bound Tree Corp. 867.19

Daniel Benard 47.07

R.L.Service Inc. 69.77

Robbins Auto Parts 655.05

Omni 10.97

Simplex Security 15.84

Cen-Com 48.40

Barss' Enterprises 676.37

N.H. Welding 276.32

Johnson Auto 197.50

Fire Barn 54.70

David Poole 126.40

Loren Dyer 19.31

Motorola 625.00

Eagle Copy Center 48.30

Concord Fire Extinguisher Service 86.50

D.B. Communications 537.88

Alan Fronk 3.49

Country Three Corners 66.02

Goffstown Truck Co. 249.02

Blanchard Assoc. 3,715.35

B/E Truck Parts 38.15

Lumbertown 509.93

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Donald Belanger 220.00

Richard Moody 7.87

New Boston Fire Dept. Reimbursement 1,363.49

Treasurer, State of N.H. 175.00

Gilbert Inc. 685.13

Draper Fuel 812.50

Keystone Battery 50.11

Souhegan Mutual Fire 25.00

Daniel's Garage 450.34

Volkman Electric 190.00

Goffstown Hardware 40.39

Little Newspaper 16.50

William Hebert 15.00

Car Preservation 20.00

Quadra/Vue 142.65

New Boston Fire Equipment 70.00

LeBlance Electric 39.55

United Drivers \ 69.81

P & G Construction 954.00

William Manna 250.00

Almus Chancey 238.56

New Boston Fire Department 540.00

James Dodge 38.00

John Healey 400.00

John Bunting 37.50

21,592.14

Forest Fires and Permits 1,386.31

Costs of Fires and Emergencies 6,789.15

Town Hall and Town Offices

Public Service 3,349.56

N.E. Telephone 626.44

Burnham Fuel 3,158.30

State of N.H. WS&PCC, water test 80.00

Amherst System 215.00

Leo Felix 64.00

Holly Bowen 75.00

William Hebert, custodian 2,861.50

Interstate Restaurant 953.42

Claire Dane 48.00

Bill's Gulf 5.00

David Poole Electric 34.85

Tower Clock Inspection Specialist 70.00

Dodge's Store 100.68

Daniel's Garage 409.83

Manchester Paper Supply 48.18

Goffstown Hardware 104.93

Harold Walker, custodian 1 10.00

12,314.69

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Town Poor

Hillsborough County Welfare 25.00

Sara J. Groesch, PH.D. 795.00

Laban Todd, wood 170.00

Public Service Co. of N.H. 432.12

Fire Assistance 200.00


Rent Assistance 1,063.10

Green House Group 315.00

J.Kearns.PH.D. 600.00

Manchester Gas 921.68

4,722.63

Police Radios, Art. #10 1,185.00

Alarm System, Art. #9, 1983 2,257.50

Computer Printer, Art. #16 1,033.77

Property Reassessment 4,044.60

Insurance 23,129.30

Goffstown Dispatch Center, Art. # 1

3

8,582.00

Probate Share, Art. #17 973.60

Monadnock Visiting Nurse 5,478.00

Vital Statistics 3 1 .00

Board of Adjustment 76.50

Town Dump 12,228.61

Summer Maintenance 39,987.30

Winter Maintenance 72,537.54

Tar 13,096.22

Street Lighting 4,565.98

General Expenses, Highway 8,343.72

Library 16,578.00

Old Age Assistance 4,532.52

Town Hall Repairs, Art. #18 1,871.75

Memorial War Plaque Fund 1 ,000.00

Town Grounds 301.46

Recreation Commission 4,052.95

Tax Base Map 102.00

Cemetery 800.00

Dry Hydrant, Art. #15 744.32

Planning Board 562.13

Taxes Bought by Town 67,775.53

Cordwood Bond Refund 150.00

1984 Tax Refund 4,524.43

William McArthur 500.00

Social Security 15,523.83

Withholding 10,593.23

Tax Anticipation Loan 100,000.00

45

Interest on Tax Anticipation Loan

Note on Fire Truck

Interst on Fire Truck

Note of Fire Truck

Interest of Fire Truck Note

Note on Library

Interest on Library

Fuel Tank, Art.#l

Block Grant, Highway

Fire House Doors, Art. #14Highway Communication, Art. #5, 1983

School Payments

Group Insurance, Highway

County Tax

Marriage License Fees to State

Dog License Fees to State

Unemployment

SNHPC

Less Social Security Withheld

Less Withholding Withheld

Less Highway Insurance Withheld

3,298.63

20,250.00

1,215.00

2,400.00

348.00

18,000.00

3,240.00

2,441.46

57,085.35

6,570.00

3,345.00

902,705.78

8,459.15

85,702.00

247.00

248.00

461.57

943.92

1,642,650.36

4,049.11

4,619.23

600.27

-9,268.61

Grand Total $1,633,381.75

46

STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS ANDTAXES ASSESSED FOR THE YEAR 1984

Town Officers" Salaries


Election and Registration Expenses

Cemeteries

Town Hall and Town Offices

Care of Town Grounds

Planning Board

Board of Adjustment

Legal Expenses

Southern N.H. Planning Commission

Work on Tax Base MapProperty Assessing

Police Department

Fire Department

Cost of Fires and Emergencies

Forest Fires

Civil Defense

Highway, General Expenses

Summer Maintenance & Bridges

Winter Maintenance

Resurface Tarred Roads

Highway Block Grant Aid

Street Lighting

TRA Fund Balance

Solid Waste Disposal


Vital Statistics

General Welfare Assistance

Old Age Assistance

Library


Conservation Commission

Memorial DayForestry

Principal on Long Term Notes

Interest - Long Term Notes and Tax Anticipation

FICA Contribution

Unemployment Compensation

Insurance

Computer Printer, Article #16Town Hall Repairs, Article #18 (RS)

Police Radios, Article #10 (RS)

Goffstown Police Dispatch Center, Article #13Fire Station Doors, Article #14Goffstown Probation Department (our share). Article #17Salt Shed Building, Article #7 (RS)

Dry Hydrant, Article #15Ground Water Monitoring, Article #4 (RS)

$ 8,500.00

18,500.00

2,000.00

800.00

13,500.00

500.00

300.00

50.00

3,519.00

943.92

1 ,000.00

4,000.00

17,054.00

20,790.00

6,000.00

200.00

100.00

8,500.00

40,000.00

50,000.00

14,000.00

59,253.35

5,000.00

45.61

10,000.00

5,748.48

50.00

5,100.00

2,500.00

16,328.00

1,000.00

500.00

350.00

300.00

38,250.00

15,000.00

7,500.00

100.00

27,000.00

1,000.00

5,000.00

1,200.00

8,582.00

7,200.00

973.60

15,000.00

750.00

5,000.00

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War Memorial, Article #5 1,000.00

Total Town Appropriations $449,987.96

Less Estimated Revenues and Credits:

Resident Taxes $ 14,800.00

National Bank Stock Taxes 25.00

Yield Taxes 5.000.00

Interest & Penalties on Taxes 5.000.00

Shared Revenue Block Grant 26.840.00

Highway Block Grant 59.253.00

TRA 46.00

Forest Fires 100.00

Motor Vehicle Permit Fees 70,000.00

Dog Licenses 2,000.00

Business Licenses, Permits & Filing Fees 750.00

Trust Funds (Dodge) 13.598.00

Rent of Town Property 750.00\

Revenue Sharing Fund

Articles #4, 7, 10, 16. 18 27,200.00

Fund Balance 48,000.00

Total Revenues and Credits $ 273,362.00

Net Town Appropriations 176,626.00

Net School Appropriations 901,141.00

County Tax Assessment 85,702.00

Total of Town, School and County 1,163.469.00

Plus War Service Credits 9.400.00

Plus Overlay 27,305.00

1,200.174.00

Less Business Profits Tax Reimbursement 50,457.00

Amount to be Raised by Property Taxes $1,149,717.00

TAXES TO BE COMMITTED TO COLLECTOR

Property Taxes (Less War Service Tax Credits)

Resident Taxes

Total Taxes to be Committed

$1,140,317.00

14.800.00

$1,155,117.00

TAX RATE

TownCounty

School

$ 5.13

2.07

21.40

$28.60 per thousand

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SUMMARY OF INVENTORY VALUATION

Land

Buildings

Factory Buildings

Public Utility

Mobile Homes and Trailers

total Valuation before Exemptions

Less 17 Elderly Exemptions

Net Valuation on which

Tax Rate is Computed

Number of Inventories Distributed

Number of Inventories Returned

SI 3.269.990.00

25.797.150.00

224.250.00

883.550.00

225.000.00

$40,399,940.00

200.050.00

$40,199,890.00

850

813

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the information contained in this report was taken from official

records and is complete to the best of our knowledge and belief.

William G. Caldwell. Chairman

Theodore G. Olson

Thomas J. Mansfield


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NOTES PAYABLE

Notes Payable - Library

1985

1986

Interest Principal Balance

$2,160.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00

1,080.00 18.000.00 .00

49

SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY

Town Hall. Land and Buildings $ 1 5 1 .080.00

Furniture & Equipment 7.500.00

Town Office Building 34.850.00

Contents 15.000.00

Library 1 80.000.00

Contents 40.000.00

Fire Station and Land 143.400.00

Highway Building and Land (Old Coach Road) 65.000.00

Contents 5.000.00

Equipment: Fire. Police and Highway 248.600.00

Police Station Contents 7.500.00

School Building and Land 468.250.00

Contents 75,000.00

LAND AND BUILDING ACQUIRED THROUGHGIFT AND TAX COLLECTOR'S DEED

By Gift or Purchase

244 acres Lydia Dodge Land. Dist. 7 66.300.00

5 acres (1/2 interest) Wade Knowlton Land 600.00

V-h acres Cousins Land. Molly Stark Lane 2.500.00

88.2 acres B&M Railroad Right of WayPiscataquog Watershed 6.600.00

1/4 acre Bailey Pond 1.550.00

13.9 acres Langdell Grove. Rte. 13 33,150.00

Colman Grove, not appraised

7.94 acres Swanson Grove, Rte. 13 22,200.00

9.9 Greer Grove, Rte. 13 21 ,600.00

6 acres Victor Daniels Land adjacent to school prop 40,000.00

y/i acres Albert Berry Property, Rte 136 2,450.00

Deeded:

85 acres Dodge Pasture. Siemeze Land. Dist. 15 27.600.00

4 acres Siemeze. Beals Land. Dist. 15 9,400.00

Former Town Dump 100.00

5 acres J.L. & Harris Wilson Heirs, Bog Rd., Dist. 16 20.00

34 acres A.L. Johnson, R. Morse Land, Dist. 17 5,950.00

.35 acres Harry Dunbar Heirs, Dist. 15 1,350.00

6 acres Hall Land, Dist. 6 75.00

.58 acres Sargent Land, Dist. 5, Rte. 13 750.00

11 acres Nellie Follansbee Land & Bldg., Saunders Rd. 15,300.00

94 acres Nellie Follansbee Ld., Saunders Rd. 37,500.00

25 acres Nellie Follansbee Ld., Saunders Rd. 750.00

2 Lots # 10 and # 1 1 , Riverside Drive 6,900.00

2'/4 interest in Lot 4 (well) Riverside Dr. 800.00

9 acres R. Colby & G. Chandler Heirs, Dodge Rd. 2,700.00

8 acres Riley Land & Bldg.. Weare Road 24,350.00

50

BALANCE SHEET

ASSETS

In Hands of Treasurer:

Checking Account $348,323.90

Revenue Sharing Fund 39,336.98

Money Market Account 3,852.99

Timber Tax Account 8,720.07

Robert Weadick Estate Account 18,464.90

In Hands of Officials:

Almus Chancey, Road Agent 2,000.00

Tax Collector:

Unredeemed Taxes, Levy of 1982 12,539.29

Unredeemed Taxes, Levy of 1983 38,157.40

Uncollected Taxes, Levy of 1984:

Property, Resident, Water & Yield 284,870.49

Resident Taxes, Previous Years 560.00

Total Assets 756,826.02

LIABILITIES

To School District, Balance of Appropriation 535,641.00

Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 21,208.73

Timber Tax Bond Escrow 8,720.07

Robert Weadick Estate Account 18,464.90

Money Market Account 3,852.99

Legal Expense 3,000.00

Civil Defense 1,521.73

Unemployment Compensation 593.23

Master Plan 11,250.62

Regional Dispatch Center, Art. #4, 1983 3,147.00

Salt Shed, Art. #7 15,000.00

Town Hall Repairs, Art. #18 3,128.25

Highway Block Grant 2,213.61

Ground Water Monitoring Wells, Art. #4 5,000.00

Total Liabilities 632,742.13

Excess of Assets over Liabilities 124,083.89

$756,826.02

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REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER

N.O.W. CHECKING ACCOUNTDEBITS: Cash on Hand - January 1, 1984

Receipts to December 31, 1984

Interest Received on N.O.W. Account

Transfers to Money Market Account

CREDITS: Payments by Order of Selectmen

Bank Balance - December 31, 1984

Transfers from Money Markt to N.O.W. Acct.

$ 290,185.16

1,684,654.74

6,865.75

300,000.00

$2,281,705.65

1,633,381.75

348,323.90

300,000.00

2,281,705.65

MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT:Balance -January 1, 1984

Deposits in 1984 - From Checking Account

Interest Received

Less Withdrawals - Transfer to Checking Acct.

Service Charges

Balance -December 31, 1984

.00

300,000.00

3,858.99

303,858.99

300,000.00

6.00

3,852.99

303,858.99

FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING ACCOUNT:Balance -January 1, 1984

Deposits in 1984

Interest Received

Less Withdrawals


28,967.54

17,179.00

2,262.19

48,408.73

9,071.75

39,336.98

48,408.73

TIMBER TAX ACCOUNT:Balance -January 1, 1984

Deposits in 1984

Interest Received

Less Withdrawals


11,821.26

2,728.45

495.90

15,045.61

6,325.54

8,720.07

15,045.61

52

ROBERT WEADICK ESTATE ACCOUNT:Balance -January 1, 1984 3,986.22

Deposits in 1984 14,211.55

Interest 267.13

18,464.90

Less Withdrawals .00

Balance - December 31, 1984 18,464.90

$18,464.90

Submitted by

Karen Craven

Town Treasurer

53

TOWN CLERK REPORT

Automobile Permits issued in 1984 $102,403.00

Less permit fees 3,854.50

Less refunds 416.00

Less bad check 196.00

Net Amount 97,936.50

Filings for Office 26.00

Dog Licenses - 1984

1982 Licenses issued in 1984 3.50

1983 Licenses issued in 1984 19.25

1982 fines collected in 1984 12.00

1983 fines collected in 1984 ^ 48.00

1984 Licenses issued v 1,747.75

1984 Kennel Licenses ^ 49.00

1984 fines 191.00

2,070.50

Less Clerk Fees 210.00

Less Cost of Licenses and Tags 123.60

Les State of N.H. Fees at .50 per license issued 248.00

$ 1,488.90

Statistics

Births:

Recorded in New Boston 1 at .50 .50

Residents of New Boston reported from

other towns and recorded 28 at .50 14.00

Marriages

:

Received and recorded 21 at .50 10.50

Deaths:

Received and recorded 12 at .50 6.00

$31.00


Sandra Gendron

Town Clerk

54

TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1984 (June 30, 1985)

DEBITS

. . . . Levies Of:

Uncollected Taxes -

Beginning Fiscal Year 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980

Property Taxes 328,490.34

Resident Taxes 1,940.00 200.00 70.00 30.00

National Bank Taxes

Land Use Change Taxes

Yield Taxes 37.45 18.60 20.00

Rents 120.00

Taxes Committed to Collector:

Property Taxes 1,140,636.08

Resident Taxes 14,800.00


Land Use Change Taxes 5,627.50

Yield Taxes 17,359.03

Water Rents 240.00

Added Taxes:

Property Taxes 134.42

Resident Taxes 690.00 120.00 10.00 10.00

Overpayments

a/c Property Taxes

a/c Resident Taxes 70.00

Interest Collected on Deliquent

Property Taxes: 154.75 14,564.97

Penalties Collected on

Resident Taxes:

Total Debits

45.00 114.00 9.00 6.00 3.00

$1,179,756.78 $345,386.76 $237.60 $86.00 $53.00

CREDITS

Remittance to Treasurer

During Fiscal Year

Property Taxes

Resident Taxes


Yield Taxes

856,298.40

12,810.00

16,886.03

327,020.41

1 ,240.00

34.45

90.00

18.60

60.00 30.00

20.00

55

W;Ucr Rents

Land Use (Miange Taxes

Interest C\>lleetecl During

\'ear

Penalties on Resident

Taxes

:()().(H) i:().(X)

5.(07.50

154.75 I4.5(>4.^)7

45.{){) I 14.(H) ^).(H) (>.()() .V(H)

Abatements MadeDuring Year

Propeily Taxes

Resident Taxes

Yield Taxes

2.044.M L46^).^).^

i<2()W .UO.tX) 50.00 0.00

Uncollected Taxes - Tnd

of ! iscal Year:

PropeHy Taxes 282,427.4^)

Resident Taxes l/)3{).00

National Hank StcK'k Taxes

Water Rents 40.00

Yield Taxes 47.V(H)

4S0.(K) 70.00 ().()()

Total Credits $1,17^),750.7S $345,380.76 $237.M)I ' — '

i' r$S6.(H)

5(1

SUMMARY OF TAX SALES ACCOUNTS

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1984 (June 30, 1985)

Balance of Unredeemed Taxes-

Beginning Fiscal Year*

Taxes Sold To Town During

Current Fiscal Year**

Interest Collected After Sale

Redemption Costs

Total Debits

DEBIT

Tax Sales on Account of Levies OfPrevious

1983 1982 1981 Years

$24,093.72 $ 7,336.58

66,957.53

1,392.62 2,081.59 2,859.23

$68,350.15 $26,175.31 $10,195.81

CREDITS

Remittances to Treasurer

During Year:

Redemptions

Interest and Costs After Sale

Abatements During Year

Deeded to Town During Year

Unredeemed Taxes - End of

Fiscal Year

Unremitted Cash

Total Credits

$28,800.13 $11,554.43 $ 7,336.58

1,392.62 2,081.59 2,859.23

38,157.40 12,539.29

$68,350.15 $26,175.31 $10.195.81

**These sums represent the total of Unredeemed Taxes, as of January 1,19

19 ) from Tax Sales held in Previous Fiscal Years.

(July \

**Amount of Tax Sale(s) held during current fiscal year, including total amount of taxes,

interest and costs to date of sale(s).

Respectftilly submitted

Sandra Gendron

Tax Collector

57

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

SCHOOL BUDGET

The Committee recommends approval of the budget figure.

The Committee further recommends that the School Board study the health insurance

plan now in effect, looking for any possible cost containment features which may reduce

the overall expense to the school district.

The Committee recommends passage of the special article setting up a Multi-Purpose

Building Committee, with funding in the amount of $7,500.

TOWN BUDGET

Recommend a decrease in the library budget of $3,000 and suggest the reduction be

applied in the area of new book purchases.

Recommend $4,200 be appropriated for the Recreation Commission, but suggest the

summer program fees be increased in an attempt to reduce the overall town cost.

Recommend the passage of all other money appropriations for the town.

WE further recommend that the Selectmen look into moving from annual to semi-

annual tax billing.

John Young, Chairman

H. Hamilton Rice

James DaneEdward Colburn

Elliot Hersey

Gail Parker, School Board

Board of Selectmen

58

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

GENERAL EXPENSES

Jordan Milton Machinery (Grader & Loader supplies) $2,684.34

Mr. Gee's Tire Corp. (Grader Tires) 2,070.00

Penn Hampshire Lubricants (Oil & Grease) 993.64

Public Service Co. 733.01

N.E. Telephone 618.41

Volkmann Electric 440.00

Souhegan Bank (Printing Checks & S/C) 196.18


Bragdon's Lockshop (Install door lock) 68.00

Loren Dyer (Supplies) 63.18

Stan's Masury (Paint) 62.20

Sanel Industrial (Supplies) 58.00

Robert Foote (Welding) 50.00

R.C. Hazelton Co. (York Rake pts.) 29.56

Briere Equipment (Chain Saw Supplies) 29.45

Manchester Door (Hinges for Shed Doors) 28.40

Arthur Houghton, Jr. (Shovels) 25.00

New Boston Post Office (Stamps) 20.00

ROADS TARRED IN 1984

Road #50 Francestown Turnpike

Road #68 Clark Hill

Road #104 Parker Road

Respectfully submitted

Almus E. Chancey, Road Agent

59

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61

NEW BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

1984 Officers and Companies

Chief James W. Dodge

Assistant Chief John E. Bunting

Clerk Sheila Strong

Treasurer Donald ChapmanTraining Officer Robert Kelly

Assistant Training Officer John Statt

Steward William MannaFire Prevention & Inspection Team David Poole, Jr., John Statt

Cliff" Plourde, Mike Richard, Donald Bouchard, John Bunting

76M1

David Poole Jr., Capt.

Mike Richard, Lt.

Dennis Hooper

Cora Trimbur

A. Dean Warren

Donald ChapmanWayne Corson

Burt DeYoung

Paul Keiner

76M4

Gardner LeBaron, Lt.

George O. StJohn

Dan Benard

B. Smith

Fire Wards

James W. Dodge

John E . Bunting

Harold "Bo" Strong

Robert KeUy

David Poole, Jr.

John Statt

Richard Moody

76M2

Robert Kelly, Capt.

Dan MacDonald, Lt.

Cliff" Plourde

Gordon Smith

Sheila Strong

Bill Hebert

Alan Fronk

D. Smith

Dennis Leavitt

76K1

Lester Byam, Lt.

Arnold ByamWilliam MannaWalter Leach

Recreation Committee

Donald Bouchard

Dan Benard

Dan MacDonald

WilHam MannaE. Scott McQuade

Raffle Committee

Donald ChapmanAnn Christoph

E. Scott McQuade

Forest Fire Warden James W. Dodge

Deputy Forest Fire Wardens

John E . Bunting David Poole, Jr.

Richard Moody Thomas Mansfield

Robert Colbum Harold "Bo" Strong

Dennis Hooper Emanuel Lagerberg

George DuFour Kenneth Carr

76M3

Richard Moody, Capt.

Harold "Bo" Strong, Lt.

John Statt

Dan McCreary

George Peirce

Peter Clark

Water Supply

Donald Bouchard, Capt.

76X2

Cora Trimbur, Capt.

Richard Moody, Lt.

Robert Kelly

Dennis Hooper

George O. StJohn

John E. Bunting

Nancy Surette

David Poole, Jr.

Ann Christoph

William MannaDonald Bouchard

Dan MacDonald

Sheila Strong

Dan Benard

Pat Hooper

62

COST OF FIRES

12/31/83 Chimney fire, Gordon Smith, River Road

1/03/84

1/03/84 Sanitary Land Fill Fire, Old Coach Road

1/08/84 Smoke in house, Woodbury, McCurdy Road

1/13/84 Chimney Fire, DeRochemont, River Road

1/16/84 Car Fire, Wilson Lane

1/22/84 Chimney Fire, Conroy, West Lull Place

1/22/84 Mutual Aid, Francestown


2/01/84 Mutual Aid, Weare

2/09/84 Smoke Check, Shea, High Street

2/18/84 Partition Fire, Ryan, Meetinghouse Hill Road

2/18/84 Chimney Fire, Hundred Acres Monastary, Scobie Pond Road

2/29/84 Hot Pipe Check, Strong, Mill Street

3/05/84 Mattress Fire, Hilliard, Wilson Lane

3/09/84 Chimney Fire, Levine, Bedford Road

3/1 1/84 Chimney Fire, Webber, Hooper Hill Road

3/12/84 Chimney Fire, Cider Mill, Francestown Road


3/29/84 Trailer Fire, Walker, Butterfield Mill Road

4/17/84 Wire Down, Francestown Turnpike

4/22/84 Mutual Aid, Francestown, False Alarm

5/19/84 Illegal Bum, Old Coach Road

5/23/84 Power Line in Tree, Valley View Lane

5/23/84 Power Line in Tree, Lyndeboro Road

5/26/84 Fire Alarm Activation, Hooper Hill Road

5/27/84 Truck Fire, Clark Hill Road


5/28/84 Mutual Aid, Goffstown

6/1 1/84 Wire Fire , Bedford Road

6/23/84 Wire Fire, Weare Road


7/05/84 Fire Alarm Activation, Library

7/22/84 Wire Fire, Cochran Hill Road


8/03/84 Sanitary Land Fill Fire, Old Coach Road




9/10/84 Fire Alarm Activation, NB Central School

10/06/84 Chimney Fire, Hooper Hill Road

10/1 7/84 Mutual Aid, Tracking Station


10/26/84 Tire Fire, Howe Bridge

10/3 1/84 Mutual Aid, Mont Vernon

1 1/02/84 Mutual Aid, Weare1 1/1 3/84 Illegal Bum, Parker Road

$ 52.75

35.50

45.55

82.05

31.65

105.00

55.60

70.00

235.30

3.85

82.40

10.55

.00

52.25

24.95

45.55

38.85

20.10

138.65

18.25

21.60

21.10

66.15

47.55

59.45

35.00

31.15

32.65

38.35

35.00

32.15

27.80

17.25

191.25

81.55

37.85

31.65

26.80

31.15

36.00

7.70

21.60

30.65

24.95

24.45

44.55

63

1 1/18/84 Fire Alarm Activation, NB Central School 62.30

11/23/84 Chimney Fire, Hundred Acres Monastary, Scobie Pond Road 49.40

12/06/84 Car Fire 35.00

12/07/84 Chimney Fire, Beers, Laurel Lane 55.60

1 2/09/84 Fire, Clark Hill Road # 1 69.50

12/09/84 Fire, Clark Hill Road #2 70.00

12/22/84 Chimney Fire, Chestnut Hill Road 68.00

12/28/84 Chimney Fire, Riverdale Road 66.65

12/29/84 Chimney Fire, Parker Road 19.40

$2,700.00

COST OF RESCUES

1/01/84 Rescue, Holbrook, River Road

1 /0 1 /84 Rescue , Philibotte , Tucker Mill Road


1/04/84 Rescue, High, Bedford Road

1/08/84 Rescue, Clark, Bradford Lane

1/1 1/84 Rescue, One Mill Street

1/13/84 Auto Accident, Cochran Hill

2/07/84 Rescue, Hawkins, Saunders Hill Road

2/11/84 Rescue, Sebastian, Weare Road

2/12/84 Rescue, Duke's Garage, River Road

2/12/84 Rescue, Jepson, Joe English Road

2/28/84 Rescue, Theuner, Lull Road

3/05/84 Car Accident, River Road

3/08/84 Rescue, Hundred Acres

3/12/84 Rescue, Kennedy, Old Coach Road


3/17/84 Rescue, High, Bedford Road

3/24/84 Rescue, Follansbee, Saunders Hill Road

3/25/84 Rescue, Boucher, Bedford Road

3/28/84 Rescue, Baptist Church, Lyndeboro Road

3/29/84 Rescue, Walker

4/22/84 Rescue, Bradley, Thornton Road

4/22/84 Rescue, Canoe in River

4/22/84 Car Accident, River Road

4/30/84 Rescue, Holt, Riverdale Road

5/02/84 Rescue, Ryan, Meetinghouse Hill Road

5/03/84 Mutual Aid, Goffstown

5/08/84 Rescue, Strong, Mill Street

5/09/84 Lost Children, Tracking Station

5/13/84 Rescue, Thomas, Weare Road

5/20/84 Rescue, Meetinghouse Hill Road

5/20/84 Rescue, Lyndeboro Road

\

41.70

32.15

24.45

31.15

27.80

53.25

13.90

52.25

44.55

79.55

76.70

44.55

32.15

32.15

35.00

53.25

31.15

42.70

38.35

34.50

(See Fire Entry)

46.55

42.20

46.05

38.85

47.05

33.15

43.20

32.15

59.45

54.60

53.25

64

5/26'S4 M(>t(>ivyclc Accident 5S.^)5

5'.M S4 Motorcycle Accident. Hedlord Rivid 34.50

5 -M S4 Rescue. IXxlge's Store 28.80

(v().V84 Rescue. Manna. River Road 44.55

6 04 84 Car Accident. Old C\)ach Road 20.60

007 84 Rescue. River Rt>ad .^8.85

(1 08 84 Mutual Aid. Weare 42.20

h (W 84 Rescue. Camphell. Joe l.nglish Road 45.05

6 I I 84 Rescue. Strong, Mill Street 48.40

6 14 84 Rescue. Duke. Highland Road 4^)40

h 17 84 Rescue. Riverdale Road 41.20

(vl8 84 C-Av Accident. Woopcv Hill Road \}})0

.^0 84 C'ar Accident. River Road 51.25

7 0184 Car Accident, Irancestown Road 110.70

7 01 84 Rescue, linking Lot 41.20

7^0184 Rescue. Rutterfield Mill Road }>.()()

7 02 84 C^n Accident. Weare Road 41.70

7 02 84 Mutual Aid. Weare 18.75

7()4 84 Rescue. Molly Stark lavem 28.30

7 ()4/84 Rescue. Beard Road .^ 1 .65

7/()4/K4 l-ireworks Accident. I^layground 40.70

7 ()4/84 Ciw in River. River Road 84.40

7 05 84 Rescue. Beard Road }H.i<5

7/06/84 Mutual Aid. Weare 11.55

7 10/84 Mutual Aid, Weare 1.^.90

716/84 Cav Accident, River Road 155.75

7 17 84 Rescue. I.aBranch. linker Road 42.70

7^22/84 Rescue. C^rawlord. Mason Drive 46.05

7 '22 84 Motorcycle Accident. Middle Branch Road 36.00

7 25/84 Rescue. Strong. Mill Street 36.(X)

7 2^>/84 Saw Accident. River Road 65. 1

5

7/27/84 Rescue, (irace. Joe i:nglish Road 31.15

8/04/84 Rescue. Chapman. I'rancestmvn Road 34.50

8/07/84 Rescue, Williams, Ihornton Road 60.45

8/ 1 2/84 Rescue, One Mill Street 4^.40

8/15/84 Rescue, 1^11 Building #1 46.05

8'l^)/84 Mutual Aid, (K^lstown 43.20

H/22m Rescue. One Mill Street 38.35

8/25/84 Cin Accident. Mont Vernon Road }S.^5

8'26/84 C^ar Accident. LyndeNMi^ Road 66.15

8/.^0 84 Rescue. Webber, Hin^per Hill Road 35.50

^)/03 84 Mutual Aid, Weare 28.80

^)/08\S4 Mutual Aid, Weare 10.55

^)/|()/84 Mutual Aid,(;oirstinvn 35.(K)

^MI/84 Rescue, Wason 42.20

0/I7'84 Rescue, Keiner, Lull Road 28.30

10 18 84 Rescue, Bretton. River Road 34.50

1 1 Ol 84 Rescue. Byam, River Road 30.65

I 1 04 84 Chainsau Accident. L'rancestown Road 42.20

1108 84 Mutual Aid, (iolVstown 41.20

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11/18/84

11/28/84

12/07/84

12/09/84

12/10/84

12/13/84

12/13/84

12/15/84

12/18/84

12/19/84

12/26/84

12/28/84

12/29/84

12/29/84

4/28/84

8/10/84

9/21/84

9/22/84

10/08/84

10/12/84

10/17/84

10/20/84

10/29/84

10/21/84

12/31/84

Rescue, Saltmarsh, Joe English Road

Rescue, Belanger, River Road

Rescue, Cota, NB Central School

Rescue, Friendly Beaver Campground

Rescue, Fredette, Mill Street

Car Accident, Mont Vernon Road

Rescue, Moore's, Cochran Hill Road


Rescue, Moore's, Cochran Hill Road


Overdose,One Mill Street

Rescue, Public Service Lineman Fell from Bucket

Rescue, Dodge, Dodge Road

Car Accident, Francestown Turnpike

Rescue, Christian, Francestown Road

Rescue, One Mill Street

1984 FOREST FIRE WARDEN'S REPORT

Illegal Bum, Smith, South Hill Road

Mutual Aid, Weare

Brush Fire, Francestown Turnpike

Brush Fire, Francestown Turnpike

Richard Moody, State Training

Brush Fire, P&G Construction, Weare Road

Unattended Campfire, Bog Road

Mutual Aid, Weare

NBFD - State of NH, Forest Fire Tools

Mutual Aid, Weare

James Dodge, Issuing Permits

51.75

58.45

32.15

37.85

42.20

82.40

82.40

82.40

28.80

84.75

48.40

38.85

47.90

52.25

25.45

7.20

$4,089.15

B 159.26

21.74

189.75

21.56

30.58

181.10

58.33

139.83

291.38

248.78

44.00

$1,386.31

FOREST FIRE - SUMMARY OF FINANCES

1982 1983

Appropriated

Receipts

Expenditures

$200.00

^200.00

400.80

($200.80)

$200.00

^200.00

288.85

($88.85)

1984

$200.00

639.39

839.39

1,386.31

($ 546.92)

66

REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST FIRE WARDENAND STATE FOREST RANGER

Our first forest fire prevention law was enacted by our State Legislature 90 years ago. This

early law set in place a cooperative forest fire prevention and suppression effort between city and

town governments and State government. It simply stated that no open fire could be kindled,

when the ground is free of snow, without the written permission of the town/city Forest Fire

Warden. This law also stated that anyone kindling a fire without written permission shall

be liable for the damage caused and subject to a $1,000 fine.

During the past 90 years, this law has worked so well that it has remained unchanged.

All open fires when the ground is not covered with snow must be authorized by the local

Forest Fire Warden. Persons kindling a fire without a permit when one is required are

liable for damages caused, fire suppression costs are subject to a $1,000 fine.

This cooperative fire prevention law has contributed significantly to our nationally

recognized annual forest fire loss record.

1984 STATISTICS

. of Fires

State

875

District

169

City/Town4

. of Acres 335 67 IVi

NEW BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

1984 Police Activities

Telephone calls logged 1,837

Accident Reports 48

Fatal Accidents 2

DWI 6

Burglar Alarms 18

Animal Complaints 28

Burglaries 8

Field Contact Reports 59

Larceny Complaints 21

Motor Vehicle Complaints 108

All Other Categories 258

Messages 266

67

REPORT OF THE NEW BOSTONCEMETERY FOR 1984

Trust Funds

RECEIPTS

Trust Funds in Hands of Trustees

December 31,1983 $56,03 1 .92

New Trust Funds 800.00

Dividends from Trust Funds 7,306.23

Total 64,138.15

DISBURSEMENTS

Paid to General Fund 7,306.23

Trust Funds in Hands of Trustees

December 31, 1984 56,831.92

Total 64,138.15

Trust Funds Invested as Follows:

Amoskeag Savings Bank #21-060-357 300.00

Amoskeag Savings Bank #32-067883 23,237.51

Bank East #7022647670 6,798.91

Souhegan National Bank, Money Market #91 1-5568-16 8,700.00

United Federal #02-104-240 5,038.00

Merchants National Bank #290586957 12,557.50

Northern Railroad Two Shares 200.00

Bank East Thirty-nine Shares

Total 56,831.92

General Funds Invested as Follows:

Souhegan National Bank Checking Account 8,435.05

General Fund

RECEIPTS

Balance on Hand December 31, 1983 6,680.75

Dividends on Trust Funds including

Those Held by Town 7,534.02

Interest, Souhegan National Bank

Checking Account 454.23

Sales of Lots 400.00

Town Appropriation 800.00

Total $15,869.00

68

General Fund

DISBURSEMENTS

Souhegan National Bank Deposit Box 15.00

Stuart Clark Insurance 332.00

Thomas Mansfield, money

Distributed as Follows:

for Regular Care

6,639.95

Labor:

Thomas Mansfield, Sr. 1,983.95

Andrew Clark, Jr. 596.00

Charles L. Osborne 448.00

Thomas Mansfield, Jr. 432.00

Maureen Mansfield 224.00

3,683.95

Equipment:

To Thomas Mansfield: Use of following including

tractor with bucket, Bolens mower, 2 Gravely mowers,

2 Ariens mowers , 2 Bob-Cat mowers , Echo trimmer,

Jari mower, Echo power blower, electric hedge

trimmer, tractor with sickle mower, 3 trucks, and

chain saw.

Total"

2,606.00

Paid to Jay's Tree Service 350.00

Total 6,639.95

Standard Fence - for gate and repair 447.00

Total Disbursements 7,433.95

Balance on Hand, December 31, 1984 8,435.05

Souhegan Checking Account $15,869.00

69

BURIALS IN 1984

May 9 Buried Percival LeRoy Lowell, age 82 years. Taken from tomb.

Lot #82-A Survey #8. Brought from Falmouth, Massachusetts

May 19 Buried Margaret O. Steinhilber, age 75 years.

Lot #59-A Survey #8. French & Rising Undertaker.

May 22 Buried Heather McAdam Martin. Stillborn Baby.

Lot #59-B Survey #8. French & Rising Undertaker.

July 28 Buried Maurice G. Strong, Age 81 years.

Lot #55-A Survey #8. French & Rising Undertaker.

70

WHIPPLE FREE LIBRARYLIBRARIAN'S ANNUAL REPORT

Year Ending December 31, 1984

Although new ways of keeping statistics don't allow us to compare this year to the past,

we feel the use of the Library has continued to change and grow. This continued growth left

us with a considerable back-log of clerical type work so this year the Trustees added

several hours for the librarians to catch up on many undone chores.

Throughout the year it was gratifying to see the computer in frequent use , to have many

newcomers register, and to have enthusiastic young audiences continue to enjoy Bill

Mulligan's story hour on Saturday mornings. Statistics show that Saturday hours are the

busiest of the week and the Mulligan's volunteer help make that possible.

During the year the Friends of the Library continued their much welcomed support. By

late spring everyone was pleased to see the landscaping completed so attractively! The

Friends also gave the Library a paperback book rack and a printer for the computer. Workon a new phone book was nearly complete by the end of the year.

This spring the Trustees reluctantly accepted G.L. Wheeler's resignation from the

board . Serving as very faithful secretary through the years of planning and constructing the

new addition, always available to provide her very special artistic talents, she will be

sorely missed. The Trustees presented her with a Geoff Katz photograph of the Library.

Paul Stanger was appointed to fill the vacancy and was also elected chairman of the board

when Carolyn Todd stepped down from that post after serving so capably for many years.

Another change came when Scott McQuade moved from town and Rob Rickey was

appointed to replace him.

During the spring the librarian attended a series of workshops at the State Library to

learn about the exciting possibilities of computer automation. In the fall a group of

librarians from the greater Manchester area met to discuss a shared communication link to

the computer at the State Library. These technologies should provide greatly improved

services in N.H. libraries. In addition to several other workshops and conferences the

librarian completed a Reference Services course. As a result of information from that

course, we hope to improve our reference collection.

This year the Hayes Memorial Fund was able to sponsor two programs for children.

The Little Red Wagon from UNH entertained all the school classes in the late spring and

Andy's Summer Playhouse performed at the summer recreation program.

Looking forward to 1985 we expect the toy lending program to begin circulation.

Thanks to a very generous gift we will be able to offer an exciting collection of educational

toys for children to explore at home. We also hope to increase the number of hours open to

the public. We continue to try to improve our services and welcome your suggestions and

support.

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LIBRARY REPORTFor the Year Ending December 31, 1984

LIBRARY TRUSTEES: TERM EXPIRESRobert Rickey (appointed) 1984

Paul Stanger 1984

Linda Rollins 1985

Samuel Brooks, M.D. 1985

Carolyn Todd 1986

Bill Mulligan 1986

LIBRARY STAFF: Librarian: Sarah ChapmanAssistant Librarian: Louise Ellison

LIBRARY HOURS:MondayTuesday (school library day)

Wednesday

Friday

Saturday

LIBRARY HOLDINGS (12/31/83)

Acquisitions by purchase & gift 1984

Children's

Adult Fiction

Non-fiction

Reference

A-VToys

Withdrawals from circulation

Lost by borrowers

LIBRARY HOLDINGS (12/31/84) 10,675

PERIODICALSSubscription 32

Gift 1

Books borrowed through the State Library 1

6

Books and magazines borrowed from the Hillstown Coop 163

Circulation Statistics

Children's 9,628

Adult fiction 3,651

Non-fiction 2,184

Periodicals 1,829

Paperbacks 1,172

Records, cassettes, prints (A-V) 78

18,542

Volumes circulated to the school 6,549

(included in above totals)

72

7 - 9 p.m.

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

10,012

244

226

159

20

15

36

— 18

-19

Total New1983 872 107

1984 915 98

Registered borrowers:

Sarah ChapmanLibrarian

TREASURER'S REPORTWHIPPLE FREE LIBRARY - 1984

Balance on hand 1/1/84 (SNB)Operating account $6,396.64

Library Improvemenit Fund 2,021.24

Wason Fund 387.94

Checking account 96.09

8,901.91

Revenue 1984

Town appropriation 16,328.00

From Trustees of Trust Funds 4,335.65

School use 1,774.36

Copier use 554.48

Gifts 262.11

Sales 241.00

Wason fund 250.00

Other 408.70

24,154.30

33,056.21

Expenditures 1984

Payroll 9,045.68

Librarian 8,096.08

Custodians 949.60

FICA 553.23

Books 7,148.90

Utilities 4,364.25

Oil 2,688.21

Electricity 1,327.51

Telephone 348.53

Office and postage 821.68

Maintenance 2,076.11

Continuing education 571.01

Other 172.73

24,753.59

Balances on hand 12/31/84

Operating account 6,989.42

Library Improvement Fund 1,057.65

Wason Fund 155.73

Checking account 99.82

8,302.62

33,056.21

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Hayes Memorial Fund

Principle

Beginning of the year

Additions during the year

End of year

Income

2,000.00(1 1.35% CD Central FS&L)598.00(SNB #951574811)

2,598.00

none

2,598.00

Beginning of the year 282.21

Current year 270.13

Expended during year 295.00

Available income end of year 257.34

Kanzer Memorial Fund

Principle 1367.49(CD 10%UFS&L)150.00(SNB 951937811)

Beginning of the year 1,392.49

Additions during year 125.00

End of year 1,517.49

inconic

Beginning of the year 101.37

Current year 150.51

Expended during year 220.95

Available income end of year 30.93

Hayes Toy Fund

Received 1300.00 during 1984 to be spent at the discretion of the Librarian for the

designated purpose.

Interest income during year

Expended during the year

Balance of fund remaining

at end of year

Samuel M. Brooks

Treasurer

23.89

190.31

1,133.58

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WHIPPLE FREE LIBRARY - BUDGET 1985

Estimated Expenditures:

Payroll

Librarians

Custodians

Social security

Book purchases for Library

Book purchases for Friends

Oil

Electricity

Telephone

Total Utilities

Office and postage

Maintenance

Other

Continuing Education

Estimated Revenue

Trust funds

Wason fund

School

Copier use

Book purchases by Friends

Sales

Other

Needed from town

13,348

1.300

2,600

1.500

360

$14,348

1,009

8,200

400

4,460

1,400

4,500

100

600

35,017

4,300

250

1,650

560

400

250

150

7,560

27,457

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ROAD COMMITTEE REPORT

Projects for 1985:

1. Finish widening, graveling and tarring Road #65 (Bedford Road) to

Wilson Hill Road.

2. Continue widening, graveling and draining Road #96 (Old Coach

Road) from the Sanitary Landfill going to the Francestown Town Line.

George Daniels

John Heafield, Jr.

George St. John, Road Committee

Almus Chancey, Road Agent

Board of Selectmen

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER'S REPORT

Handled the following: 9 strays

67 lost animals

73 found animals

43 complaints

18 miscellaneous

Nancy M. Strong

Animal Control Officer

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HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT

It is now generally recognized that the environment we live in and human health are

inextricably linked. Many human diseases are now known to be associated with poor

environmental conditions, either self-induced or caused by society as a whole. NewBoston is not free of environmental problems . They can be listed as : sewage , water supply

,

landfill and dredging and filling. All these are related to the groundwater on which we all

depend. The need to preserve the purity ofgroundwater is becoming a major concern in this

area of New Hampshire largely because of what has happened to water supplies in the

more industrialized areas of southern New England.

There is almost nothing known about the location of the area's underground reservoirs

and streams (aquifers ) and how and where they have their sources (recharge areas , such as

wetlands). If groundwater is going to be protected from pollution, it seems obvious that its

location, extent, sources and flow should be known. There is legislation pending in NewHampshire to map the State's groundwater locations with funding from Federal and State

sources. This should be supported.

The state of New Hampshire has required that monitoring wells be installed at our

landfill so that possible groundwater pollution can be detected and analyzed. The wells

have been installed and proper samples taken . Analysis ofthe situation should be available

shortly . No matter what the results , there is going to have to be considerable more expense

for the care and control of the operation, and for analyses, security and possible eventual

closure.

During the year the usual types of inspection and complaints occurred. The NewHampshire Department of Welfare has strengthened its control of child foster and day care

facilities and the number of such inspections increased. There were continuing complaints

about the presence of open sewage and polluted wells. These were all related to the use of

improperly constructed wells, neglected septic tanks and inadequate leach fields. It

behooves the town to create the position of building inspector to avoid increasing future

problems with sewage since any municipal sewage system is unlikely in the foreseeable

future.

Samuel M. Brooks, M.D.Health Officer

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NEW BOSTON PLANNING BOARD

The Planning Board met the 2nd and 4th Tuesday ofeach month, with the 2nd Tuesday

meetings being held in the Conference Room at the Town Office building. A new Planning

Board office was established in the old Selectmen's office located in the Town Hall. The

office was opened in May and is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

The 4th Tuesday meetings are now being held in that office. Officers for the year were

Harold Strong as Chairman, Ella Daniels as Secretary, and Claire Danes as Recording

Secretary/Treasurer. Mr. William Caldwell, Mr. Ted Olson and Mr. Thomas Mansfield,

our three selectmen, filled the position of Selectmen Representative on a rotating basis

throughout the year. Other members were Mr. Walter Leach and Mr. Frank Crawford.

Alternates for the year were Mr. August Gomes, Sr. and our newest member, Mr. Donald

Grosso. We welcome Mr. Grosso to the Planning Board.

Name, No. of Lots, Location

Belanger, Andrew Sr. (3)

N.H. Route #13Berry, Albert (5)

Thornton & Dennison Roads

Buchanan, Paul & Linda ( 1

)

Francestown Turnpike

Colburn, Charles & Jewell (3)

Lull Road & N.H. Route #77Continuity Family Trust (6)

N.H. Route #77Daniels, Wayne B. (2)

N.H. Route #13Daragon, James P. (4)

Bog Brook Road

Dawson, George S. & Orrie W. (6)

Riverdale RoadDicey, Everett & Marion ( 1

)

N.H. Route #136Dionne, Paul & Claudette (2)

Joe English RoadDionne, Paul & Claudette (3)

Joe English Road

Elliott, Steven (2)

Pine Echo & Tucker Mill Roads

Foster, Thomas Sr. (2)

Bedford & Wilson Hill Roads

Frothingham, John (4)

McCurdy Road

Gagne, Richard B. (2)

Bedford RoadGallup, Peter & Sandra (2)

N.H. Route #77Hawkins, Dorothy H. ( 1

)

Tucker Mill Road

Hawkins, Dorothy H. (4)

No. of Acres - Lot

9.42, 2.00, 2.30

3.68, 3.44, 2.35, 3.05, 5.09

3.1

53.0, 5.02, 5.06

3.19, 2.00, 2.07, 2.11, 2.18, 33.0

4.2, 4.8

5.0, 10.0, 1.3, 30.2

5.06, 5.10, 6.14,6.80, 5.53,0.66

2.00

2.964, 6.23

2.53, 2.69, 10.17

4.26, 2.11

5.0, 47.0

10.00, 18.08, 12.04,7.85

5.88, 5.08

4.102, 4.102

7.8

5.88, 5.92, 5.27,6.10

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Saunders Hill & Tucker Mill Road &Dougherty Lane

Kachavos, Kathryn A. (2)

Lull road

Kaufman, Nicholas J. (4)

Bedford Road

Klardie, Wilfred (2)

Bedford Road

LeBaron, Gardner & Paula (2)

Tucker Mill Road

LeBaron, Gardner B. & (2)

Dodge. Willard ON.H. Route #77

LeBaron, Gardner B. & (9)

Dodge. Willard ON.H. Route #77

Mack. Marie (2)

N.H. Route #136Schleyer. Robert W. (2)

Middle Branch Road

Schleyer, Robert W. (2)

Middle Branch Road

Skinner. James & Barbara (2)

Chestnut Hill Road

Strand, Steven C. & Pamela (3)

Clark Hill Road

Thompson, Joseph & Marion ( 1

)

Wilson Hill Road

Town Farm Properties (15)

Colburn, Ed & Leslie

Old Coach Road

Wason, Robert B. II (3)

Bedford RoadYoung, Joshua & Hollis (2)

Lull Road

40.10,2.11

7.000, 20.229, 10.14, 7.400

0.454, 0.359

12.68. 61.42

9.2, 53.8

2.58, 2.10, 2.26, 2.31, 4.05,

2.58. 2.22. 2.15, 3.18

5.993. 5.993

0.30, 69.049

5.81.63.7

2.00. 2.55

5.0, 5.0, 19.5

2.38

2.11. 5.01, 5.01, 5.29, 2.22,

4.16, 5.42, 2.23,4.03, 3.92,

5.10, 2.70, 2.03, 5.00, 3.10

5.0, 5.03, 165.0

12.94. 37.5

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FINANCIAL REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD

Income:

Balance, December 31, 1983

Receipts from Subdivision and Registry Fees

Money Received from Town Appropriation

Expenditures:

Certified Letters and mail

Registry of Deeds

Supplies and Expenses

Secretary Time and Expenses

Bank Service Charge

Cash on Hand. December 31,1984 $ 1.25

NEW BOSTON PLANNING BOARDHarold Strong, Chairman

Ella Daniels, Secretary

Walter Leach

Frank Crawford

William Caldwell, Selectmen Representative

Theodore Olson, Selectmen Representative

Thomas Mansfield, Selectmen Representative

Claire Dane, Recording Secretary/Treasurer

Alternates: August Gomes. Sr.

Donald Grosso

$ 14.57

2,714.00

29.88

$2,758.45

$ 662.96

626.00

178.33

1,262.11

27.80

$2,757.20

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NEW BOSTON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Board of Adjustment met the third Tuesday of each month in the conference room

at the Town Office Building. WiUiam Brendle continued as Chairman. Other members are

Yvonne Gomes, Clerk; Donald Byam, William Elliott. Joseph Sisk and alternates

Richard Dilley and Tony Rice. Yvonne Gomes accepted nomination to continue as a

member till 1989.

There were 8 hearings scheduled during the year.

3/20/84 Maurice Whipple

3/20/84 Albert Berry

5/15/84 Calvin & Ann Raucci

6/19/84 George Peirce

8/21/84 Herbert Scott

9/28/84 Arthur Houghton. Jr.

1 1/8/84 Dwight & Heather Lovejoy

1 II 1 8/84 Arthur Houghton, Jr.

Special Exception-Change of use of commercial

property on Rt. #114- granted

Variance-Release of setback requirement on

Dennison & Thornton Roads - denied.

Special Exception - To construct a building for

car service and repair - granted.


sporting goods sales on River Road - granted.

Special Exception - To construct a building to

store heavy equipment on Rt. #13- granted.


storage on Lyndeborough Road - granted.

Variance - To allow garage constructed with-

out a building permit to remain in place against

setback requirements ofzoning ordinance - denied.

Special Exception - To allow retail sales at

building on Lyndeborough Road - denied.

FINANCIAL REPORT OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Income:

Balance, December 31. 1983 $ 68.38

Receipts from Hearings 258.70

Money Received from Town Appropriation .00

327.08

Expenditures:

Newspaper Notices 130.50

Certified Letters 85.45

Supplies and Expenses 1 1.08

227.03

Cash on Hand. December 31. 1984 $ 1 00.05

New Boston Board of Adjustment

Donald Byam Term Expires 1985

William Elliott Term Expires 1986

William Brendle. Chairman Term Expires 1987

Joseph Sisk Term Expires 1988

Yvonne Gomes. Clerk Term Expires 1989

Richard Dilley, Alternate One Year TermTony Rice. Alternate One Year Term

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FORESTRY COMMITTEE REPORT - 1984

Most of the work involving the forest lands of the town that come under the direction

the Forestry Committee, is one of waiting for nature to take its course. Sound for

management guidelines are inherently long-term in nature.

Commercial harvests of the past decade have been especially heavy on the To>

Forest. We need to wait and let it rejuvenate itself.

Some firewood has been cut in the area adjacent to the Old Coach Rd. on the Lye

Dodge Lot. This has been a controlled cut of poorer trees marked for removal, and t

residual stand is improved by this operation.

A cut on the Lydia Dodge Lot adjacent to the land-fill has been made to open access f

more gravel. A summary of that operation is as follows:

Land Clearing Part:

Pine 15,810 bf. at $45.00 $ 711.4

Clearing for Stump Disposal

Pine 24,020 bf. at $62.00 1,489.2

Hemlock 2,345 bf. at $30.00 70.3

Red Pine 1,270 bf. at $30.00 38.1

Pallet 395 bf. at $30.00 10.3

Cordwood 20 Cords at $10.00 200.0'

Total $2,519.4'

It should be noted that your Forestry Committee was not aware ofthis operation until i

was completed. There is a very definite need in the town for better co-ordination of variou:

departments. This has to precede the development of any long-range plan for the TownControlled Forestland.


Clifton LaBree

Oliver Dodge

George St. John

83

HOME HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICESReport for FY 10/1/83 - 9/30/84

SERVICE REPORT

The following statistics represent the home care and community based services

provided in your community this past year.

CLINICAL SERVICESSkilled, Maintenance and Prevention Nursing

Care of the Terminally 111 85 Visits

Physical Therapy 4 Visits

Homemaker 65 Hours

Home Health Aide 17 Visits

Child Health 7 Visits

These services were provided to the following undupHcated clients:

Professional Services 5 Adults

Homemaker/Home Health Aide Services 2 Adults

Maternal and Child Health Services 6 Children

1 Mother

In addition to the above, regularly scheduled blood pressure clinics and monthly child

health clinics were available to the adults , mothers , and children who live in New Boston.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND FUNDING REQUEST

The services provided in your community this past year are supported to the greatest

extent possible by Medicare, Medicaid, other insurance, state and federal grants and

service fees.

The following visits were provided in your community at no charge or on a part fee

basis to your residents. The cost of these visits is covered by your town appropriations,

contributions, county funds and trust funds. The average contribution toward a visit

averages less than 10% of the total cost.

Nursing, Nutritionist, MSW Services 18 Visits

Homemaker 21.5 Hours

Child Health 7 Visits

The total cost of free services in your town this past year was: $2,149.00

Funding applied toward these free services was: Town Funds $5,748.00

The balance of funding from your community supports uncovered expenses incurred in

relation to child health services, cHnic activities and the care of the terminally ill program.

In addition, these funds insure the continuing availability of staff to provide services as

they are required in your community.

Our appropriation request for 1985 is $6,007.96. This request is based on $3.01 per

capita and a census of 1,996 persons (Office of State Planning, 1981).

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RECREATION COMMISSION1984 ANNUAL REPORT

The 1984 Recreation programs were many and varied to include all ages from the

youngest to the oldest.

Each year the Recreation Commission seems to grow with ideas and special events.

We would hope that all of the townspeople realize the time and effort put forth by the

Commission. So many times sacrifices are made for the benefit of those citizens at the

expense of the volunteer's family obligations. I know it is impossible to name each and

every person who helps us out in some way throughout the year, but we have not forgotten

your time and effort.

January was the start of the aerobics, gymnastics, and ballet programs. Thanks to

Jeanne Mudrick, Joan Voorhees, Karen Hall and Suzette Mack for leading these

programs . These are the largest fund-raising functions for the Recreation Commission and

without those, we would not be able to raise the funds we have been raising. Their

dedication and strong enthusiasm has proved to be very successful.

The cold month of February brought warmth to all who participated in the Winter

Carnival. Adelle Comeau, daughter of Lou and Ginger Comeau, was crowned 1984

Winter Carnival Queen at the Spaghetti Supper. The first runner-up was Suzette Mack,

daughter of Frank and Marie Mack. Winner of the best essay was Gretchen Caldwell,

daughter of Bill and Connie Caldwell. Her essay appeared in the Town Report as will all

future winning essays . The Queens Court was completed with Amy Philibotte , daughter of

George and Kathy Philibotte, and Laurie Neveu, daughter of Dennis and Rena Neveu.

Each girl was presented with flowers , and gifts , and a trophy to the Queen was donated and

presented by Maurice Briere. Many thanks to the Judges, Ray Wheeler, JAmy Greene,

Jackie Gallup-Colburn, and Dave McKinnon for their expertise. A basketball tournament

was also held this year and was a first time event co-sponsored by the Jr. Athletic League.

New Boston hosted 3 other teams - Mont Vernon Muskrats, Weare Werewolves, and

Derryfield Chargers, with the New Boston Celtics the oustanding champions. Thanks to

everyone who contributed to the fun-filled day in some special way.

During February School Vacation, our "Galluping Bus Driver" took a bus load of

shuss-boomers to the Gunstock Ski Area for a great day of skiing.

Easter arrived in April and a record number of children turned out on the school field

searching for candy. The Easter Bunny hid what seemed to be about 90 pounds of candy

and colored eggs which were picked up in about five minutes and turned in for prizes.

During April vacation, two buses headed to Manchester and Happy Wheels Roller-

Skating Rink, where in spite ofmany bumps and bruises a great time was had by everyone -

including one of the bus drivers.

Also, during both school vacations three movies were shown at the Town Hall. "TheIncredible Journey", "Old Yeller", and everyone's favorite "Where the Red Fern Grows"received favorable reviews from all.

Spring also brought a new program to Town . Master Jung Soo Lee a Master in the field

of Martial Arts, held classes for students during the Spring and again in the Fall. Some of

those students took part in competition.

May brought out the bicycle enthusiasts who solicited donations and rode 10 miles for

Cystic Fibrosis. There were 21 riders who collected a total of over $700.00, and we're

very proud of their efforts. A special thanks to our Police Department escort and the great

volunteers who kept the kids in line down River Road.

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Once again Gail ''Ace" Parker and Candy "Luv" Woodbury did an excellent job

recruiting all of those tennis buffs for the "May Fly Tournament", "The June BugTournament",- and the "Mosquito Tournament."'

In July , Coach Jennifer Dodge , herself an experienced runner, took 1 1 youngster from

New Boston to the Hershey Track and Field Event in Concord where they participated in

many events. Participating were Wendy Strausbaugh, Carolyn Cumings,Carol Sizemore,

John Sizemore, John Craven, Steve Bateman, Mike Conroy, Ben Moody, Chris Sears,

and Merric Kennedy. Placing in their particular events were Wendy (200 meter), Carolyn

Cumings (50 meter), John Sizemore (850 meter) and Merric (400 meter). Congratulations.

Again this year the Recreation Commission manned the Food Booth at Field Day and

fed those hungry and thirsty athletes to say nothing of the fans in the bleachers. Thanks

moms and friends for the help flipping those burgers and cutting watermelons.

The Americafest held the interest of young and old alike for the games, gymnastic

exhibition, ballet recital, bike safety program and rodeo, and a very successful first-time

talent show. The winner was a very talented young lady, Lucinda Hollingsworth, whocharmed judges Russ and Claudia Lee with her beautiful voice and guitar playing. Special

thanks to Russ and Claudia and also to Peter Gallup. Anne and Immo Christoph,

Charlotte and Bob Thomas, New Bosotn Police Department, New Boston Fire

Department Rescue Squad, and to the young boys from the BMX Race Track in

Goffstown who gave a great demonstration on their bikes.

August, September and October kept the Senior Citizens very active. In August they

travelled to the Coast for a scenic drive along the ocean stopping at Fuller Gardens and

then on to a great lunch at Hector's Country Kitchen. September found "Conductor

Rhoda Hooper" getting everyone together for a trip on the Wolfeboro Railroad and a tour

of Castle in the Clouds. October found us back on the road again headed for a foliage tour

of Southwestern New Hampshire stopping at the Hancock Inn for lunch followed by

apple-picking and munching-out at a newly found hidden bakery.

Another first happened in October - a weekend trip for adults to Plymouth,

Massachusetts to visit Plymouth Plantation and the Mayflower. Everyone found

themselves back in time living with the Pilgrims. Mistress Statt is still looking for Miles

Standish, and Mistress Reeves was told to mind her housewifely duties. The trip was so

successful, we are planning another trip for next year -this time to Shelbourne, Vermont.

The Haunted House was a "haunting" success this year. We had plenty ofhowlers and

groaners this year. Thanks to Brian Towne and David Woodbury for providing the

hayrides. They brought several truckloads of victims from surround towns to visit

Transylvania's best monsters. Thanks to all those who worked in and on this year's house.

Members of the Rec. Commission attended the Annual Conference of NewHampshire Parks and Recreation Society at Martin's Place in November. Lectures were

most helpful as was the invaluable information received on free programs and services

available to New Boston.

November was also the date of the first rummage sale sponsored by the Rec . Comm. Atremendous amount ofwork is involved in sorting and marking items and most of all in the

cleanup. All left over items were donated to a worthy organization.

December ended the very busy year for the Rec. Comm. with a visit to the Centrum

in Worcester, Massachusetts with two buses to see the "Ice Capades" featuring the

Caruthers' and Elaine Zayak. The Centrum trips were popular the year with other trips to

hear John Denver in concert and also to see a Truck and Tractor Shov/.

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The annual Christmas Tree Lighting was a heartwarming success with the biggest

crowd ever in attendance. Thanks to the Nixon family for the beautiful Christmas Tree

which remained lit through the season and to the town crew for helping to put the lights on

it. Linda French and the Community Church Junior Choir led everyone in carols and then

on to the Town Hall for Suzette Mack's ballet class recital followed by the traditional

cartoons and a vist from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

The Recreation Commission would like to especially thank you - the people of NewBoston, for making this the most successful year since our beginning in 1975. Through

your generosity and support of our programs, we were able to generate over $17,000,

which was then spent in some way for all of your children's and yours use. It is amazing to

look back over the past ten years the Recreation Commission has been in existence and see

that total of $4,600 was raised and appropriated through tax dollars and through our ownefforts we have raised over $58,000. Thank you all!!!


Sandra Gallup

David Mudrick and

Members of the Recreation Commission

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RECREATION FUNDS 1984

Town Account

Income:

Appropriation $ 1 ,000.00

Income from Recreation Committee 4,052.95

Total Income $5,052.95

Expenses:

Summer Playground Salaries 4,052.95

Total Expenses 4,052.95

Balance on hand at end of year 1,000.00

FRIENDS FOR RECREATION ACCOUNT

Income Expenses

Ballet & Gymnastics Programs 4,649.50 2,361.28

Breakdance Program 30.00 12.00

Tae Kwon Do Program 1,110.00 1,025.00

Summer Program (Salaries & Supplies) 1,893.00 5,671.46

Aerobics Program 2,810.00 1,330.00

Bike-A-Thon 562.15 562.15

Senior Citizens Trips 1,062.34 1,075.88

Special Trips (Ice Capades, Truck &Tractor Show, John Denver Concert) 1,267.50 1,440.50

Gunstock Ski Trip 195.00 195.00

Rummage Sale 94.49 25.00

Christmas Party 59.00 150.41

Easter Egg Hunt 140.00

Movies 219.40 378.89

Donations 40.00 40.00

Americafest & Field Day 1,140.92 666.87

Roller Skating 154.50 154.50

Haunted House 782.00 531.17

Spaghetti Supper 433.00 418.16

Winter Carnival 1,159.95 1,046.57

Miscellaneous (postage, telephone, supplies,

prizes, keys, locks, etc.) 413.30

Totals $17,662.75 $17,638.14

CONSERVATION COMISSION1984 REPORT

The New Boston Conservation Commission is one of the Town Commissions dealing

with the Town's rapid growth. Our primary interest at this time is the protection of the

Town's groundwater resources and wetlands. With rapid growth, these highly vital

resources may be threatened with pollution or extinction if not properly managed. The

Commission wants to restate that dredging or filling in a wetland is illegal until the state has

granted permission. Applications for permits are freely available at the Town Clerk's

office.

Another goal of the Commission is to broaden participation in its activities. One of the

benefits of growth is the availability of new talent as newcomers move to town. The

Commission would welcome anyone, new or old, interested in the protection of NewBoston's water, wildlife or forests to attend the Commission's meetings every third

Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office Building. We'll find a worthwhile project for you

to do.

The Commission wants to alert the public to a new requirement from Concord. Well

drillers must complete a report for all wells drilled in town and file it with the Water Well

Board in Concord. The information contained in the report is of great value to the state and

to us in showing where water is and at what depth. Further details are available at the TownOffice Building.

The Commission is still working on the development of the Riverwalk, (former B&Mrailroad line), on the river. Commission member Ken Marvell hopes to interest NewBoston's Elementary School children in helping identify and present the plant and animal

life in this area to the public.

Respectfully submitted.

New Boston Conservation Commission

Betsy Dodge, Chairperson

Kenneth Marvell

Martha Brooks. Treasurer

David Woodbury. Esq., Secretary

Donald ChapmanDonald Grosso

Steven Strand. Alternate

Walter Leach. Planning Board

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REPORT OF THE SOUTHERNNEW HAMPSHIRE PLANNING COMMISSION

New Boston's membership in the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission

provides the Selectmen and the Planning Board with access to a variety of extremely cost-

effective staff services that are available to help them deal with numerous planning and

planning-related concerns.

Staff services rendered under the Commission's local assistance program consist of ( 1

)

those which the Commission beheves are important enough to warrant a general

notification of all member communities and (2) those which are specifically requested by

municipal officials in accordance with locally -determined priorities.

Local assistance services provided to the Town of New Boston during the past year

included:

•At the request of the Planning Board, reviewed proposed amendment

to the subdivision regulations , and prepared other suggested changes to

be compatible with statutory provisions and to assure internal

consistency;

•Advised the Planning Board concerning provisions for notification,

hearing and adoption of amendments to the subdivision regulations;

• Provided the Planning Board with the statutory citation concerning the

source of the Board's authority to require impact studies and assess

certain costs against applicants for site plan approval;

•Co-sponsored the Natural Resources Lecture Series to which NewBoston officials were invited;

•Co-sponsored the Municipal Law Lecture Series in which New Boston

officials participated; and

•Provided the Planning Board with guidelines concerning new statutory

requirements pertaining to the scheduling and notice ofpublic hearings

on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and building code in

preparation for the March, 1985 Annual Town Meeting.

New Boston's representatives on the Commission are:

Board of Commissioners: Mr. August GomesMrs. Nonah Poole

Executive Committee: Mr. August Gomes

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Receipts:

Expenses:

WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE

Souhegan Bank

Amer. Legion Auxiliary

American Legion

Town Appropriation

Donation-Rheba Hartshorn

Interest

Perry Bros., plaque & installation

Paint Flag Pole

Invitations

Postage

Programs

Sue Tingley, wreaths

Guest Book

Hall's, sound equipment

Goffstown High School, band donation

Perry Bros., cutting "1920" on plaque

25.00

1,021.64

985.31

1.000.00

60.00

85.12

2.521.00

11.96

66.30

30.00

20.00

14.00

6.75

35.00

100.00

^5.00

$3,177.07

2.860.01

Unexpended Balance to Town: $ 317.06

The War Memorial Committee regrets that the following service men's names were

inadvertently omitted from the War Memorial plaque.

Korean War:

Bailey, RaymondPerkins, Russell

Sarette, John

Sarette, Richard

Sarette, Robert

Vietnam Conflict:

Bose, Thomas A.

Savoy, Clayton

War Memorial Committee: Marjorie Bose

Rena Davis

Evelyn Barss

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REPORT OF THEMULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING STUDY COMMITTEE

Voters at the 1984 School District meeting asked for a committee to study the

possibility ofconstructing a multi-purpose building in New Boston for use as a gymnasium

,

cafeteria and/or auditorium for town and school activities. In order to give as broad a

background to the study as possible, members of the committee were chosen from manyorganizations including Selectmen, School Board, Finance Committee, Fire Wards,

Recreation Commission and Playground Commission.

The Study Committee examined past, present and projected growth figures for NewBoston utilizing state and school projections and subdivision figures from the Planning

Board. Visits were made to multi-purpose structures in other towns. A detailed

questionnaire was sent to every registered New Boston voter in order to ascertain voter

interests as to facilities and programs to be included in such a building. The survey was

financed by a grant from the New Hampshire Community/School Partnership Conference.

A total of 1173 questionnaires were mailed and 496 were returned, an excellent

response to such a detailed survey. 51% of the respondents agreed with the idea of a

building program; 29% disagreed, and 20% were not sure.

Specific questions relating to the functions and facilities to be included in a multi-

purpose building indicated 68% voter agreement with the idea of an auditorium , cafeteria,

gymnasium and kitchen; 10% were not sure and 22% disagreed. Less popular, around

50% agreement, were locker and meeting rooms, with storage space, classrooms and

school and town offices being agreed with by only 22% of those responding to the specific

questions.

As to functions for a multi-purpose building, highest in priority were graduation, school

and town assemblies , town meeting, school plays and school basketball , all with over 70%agreement. Over 60% agreed to activities including dances , voting, gymnastics , hot lunch,

town plays and town basketball. Auctions were at the bottom of the list.

Based on its findings , the Study Committee recommends that a Building Committee be

appointed jointly by the School Board and Board of Selectmen. The Building Committee

will have the responsibility of developing proposals for a multi-purpose structure and will

engage professional help in drawing up preliminary plans and cost estimates. Werecommend that the School District raise and appropriate $7,500 to cover professional

expenses. The Building Committee will present a complete report and proposals at the

1985 School District or Town Meeting.


Kerwin Sizemore, Chairman

Gail Parker, Vice-Chairman

John Bunting, Secretary

William Caldwell

Wayne Daniels

Sandy Gallup

Frederick Green

Elliott Hersey

Larry Strausbaugh

Committee Members

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MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING STUDY COMMITTEE

Questionnaire Results

Questionnaires mailed: 1173

Replies received: 496

"The town should consider a building program in the near future."

Agree 251 51%Not Sure 101 20%Disagree 144 29%

Not all those returning questionnaires answered the specific questions relating to

facilities and functions. Percentages are given below for those who did answer.

Facility

Auditorium

GymnasiumKitchen

Cafeteria

Locker RoomsMeeting Rooms

Storage Rooms

School Classrooms

Town Offices

School Offices

Function

Graduation

School Assemblies

Town Assemblies

Town Meeting

School Plays

School Basketball

DancesVoting

Gymnastics

School Hot LunchTown Plays

Town Basketball

Scouts

Movies

Aerobics

Sr. Citizen Hot LunchBallet

Winter Carnival

Americafest

Auctions

\gree Not Sure Disagr

74% 9% 17%72% 10% 18%66% 11% 23%62% 13% 25%

51% 21% 28%45% 20% 35%

31% 25% 44%

22% 28% 50%22% 17% 61%14% 28% 58%

81% 5% 14%77% 7% 16%75% 9% 16%75% 7% 18%74% 9% 17%72% 9% 19%67% 12% 21%66% 8% 26%65% 14% 21%65% 13% 22%65% 13% 22%62% 14% 24%59% 19% 22%56% 18% 26%55% 14% 31%54% 21% 25%50% 21% 29%40% 25% 35%33% 28% 39%22% 20% 58%

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REPORT OF LARGE BUILDINGFIRE CODE STUDY COMMITTEE

The Large Building Fire Code Committee, appointed by the Selectmen, consisted of

representatives of Industry, the Fire Wards, New Boston Home Owners, and the

Selectmen. The membership consisted of:

1. John E. Bunting, Fire Ward2. Donald L. Grosso, Industry

3. Theodore G. Olsen, Selectman

4. Robert F. Normandin, Home owner, Chairman

5. David R. Poole, Jr., Fire Ward6. Marquerite E. Warg, Home owner. Secretary

7. John H. Young, Industry

An initial organizational meeting was held on July 1 7, 1 984 at which the Chairman and

Secretary were elected, procedural rules were adopted, possible methods of review were

analyzed, and the various positions of each member to the existing Code were presented.

The stated purpose of the committee's work was to review and determine if in its

present form it represented an undue burden on those, particularly industries, that are, or

would be, subject to its rules. Also, at times, the technical aspect of the document made it

difficult for the novice to read and comprehend those criteria presented to them. This

situation was to be addressed during the review and improved where ever possible.

It was decided that each individual Article would be reviewed and evaluated using the

following criteria:

1. What was the intent of the Article?

2. What would be the financial impact on an industry complying with

the regulations?

3. Could it be amended, rewritten, or changed so that its impact on

industry would be altered while at the same time:

a. continue the necessary margin of safety to the firemen whorespond to a stmcture fire.

b. to maintain a life safety situation in those structures harboring

personnel

c. reasonably preserve the original technical intent of the article

d. allow the fire department to meet its responsibilities to the

town within the present resources of the department both at

present and in the immediate future.

The above procedure , to say the least, was tedious and resulted in a committee effort of

1 4 meetings between July 17, 1984 to December 19, 1984. This represented approximately

41 hours, an average of 3 hours per meeting or approximately 4 normal work days.

This effort resulted in a revised Code which, as directed by the 1984 Resolution, was

forward to the Fire Wards for their consideration. The vote by the Committee on the

revised edition was for it's acceptance in it's Entirety. However two members wished to

conditioned their acceptance. These exceptions were:

1. Entirety excluding section 1-A.2d and 1-A.3d

2. Entirety with a recommendation that the Fire Wards consider

adopting the BOCA Code as a bases for future Code regulations.

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In conclusion, the final revised Code presented to the Fire Wards represents a

document which is an improvement over the present Code. It should be recognized that

such a regulatory document does not, or perhaps will never meet the approval of all parties

who are effected by it's content. However, it does represent a considerable effort by all

parties involved to produce a Code which has fairly addressed, at this point in time, the

varied interest of all parties and ultimately the needs of the people of New Boston.

Respecfully submitted

Robert F. Normandin, Chairman

Marquerite E. Warg, Secretary

John E. Bunting

Donald L. Grosso

Theodore G. Olsen

David R. Poole, Jr.

John H. Young

AUDITORS REPORT

We have examined the books of the town departments specified. Our findings are that

these departments are operating withing the guidelines of the State of New Hampshire

requirements.

Gary Luneau

Helen Normindin

AUDITORS

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MARRIAGES RECORDED IN NEW BOSTON - 1984

Date Groom's Name Residence Bride's Name Residence

Sept. 21 Gerald Amirault New Boston Allison Clarkson New Boston

Sept. 15 Lloyd Barss New Boston Christine LeBlond Manchester

Jan. 28 Peter Beers New Boston Karen Gilmore New Boston

June 30 William Bolton Weare Naomi Barss New Boston

Sept. 1 Stephen Carlisle Goffstown Julie Hartleb New Boston

Aug. 4 Rodrigue Cloutier New Boston Elizabeth Richard New Boston

Apr. 28 Brian Cooper Salem Brenda Lamarch New Boston

Dec. 1,(83) Eric Dane New Boston Linda Meyer New Ipswich

May 12 Robert Fales New Boston Patricia Mundy New Boston

Jul. 21 Luther Farley New Boston Wendy Crawford New Boston

Apr. 7 Marc Gagne New Boston Leatha Demers Goffstown

Oct. 20 Roy Golden Smithfield, RI Carol Freeman New Boston

May 26 Frederick Hippler New Boston Vanessa Harrison New Boston

Aug. 25 Donald Holt, Jr. New Boston Cathleen DeSilva New Boston

Jan. 13 Kevin Kilmartin New Boston Gail Hartshorn Manchester

Apr. 27 Dino Minuti New Boston Diane Charbonneau New Boston

Jan. 7 Dayne Morgan Waltham, Ma Karen St. John New Boston

Apr. 1 Raymond Paradis New Boston Suzanne Houghton New Boston

Sept. 21 Thomas Parker New Boston Patricia Frost New Boston

May 5 Thomas Touseau Manchester Annette Boufford New Boston

July 7 Robert Tremblay New Boston Carol Lievens Manchester

I hereby certify that the above return is correct to the best ofmy knowledge and behef.

Sandra Gendron,

Town Clerk

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DEATHS RECORDED IN NEW BOSTON - 1984

Date of

Death Name of Deceased

Father's Name and

Place of Death Mother's Maiden Name

Apr. 27 (83)Howard F. Woodbury Manchester

May 3 Alvah J. Aubin GofFstown

Jan. 9 Edward W. Breton Manchester

Jan. 1

1

Michael J. Carroll New Boston

Aug. 21 William H. Dotey Manchester

June 7 Richard Ginder Hanover

Feb. 7 George H. Hawkins Manchester

Feb. 12 Mary Jepson Manchester

Jan. 1

1

Miriam V. McCabe Derry

July 25 Maurice G. Strong New Boston

Sept. 13 Marion G. Sullivan Nashua

Dec. 11 {83)George H. Theuner Concord

Aug. 30 Roger B. Webber New Boston

Sherman P. WoodburyMarion Leavitt

Pierre Aubin

Rose Nadeau

Pete Breton

Madora Cote

Edward J. Carroll

Doris Schwotzer

John Dotey

Helen Campbell

William H. Ginder

Florence Stanton

George E. Hawkins

Grace Helyar

Cannot Be Learned

Cannot Be Learned

Irving S. Duren

Florence E. Taggart

George M. Strong

Mamie Melvin

Henry J. Gellien

Jean Wandell

George G. Theuner

Edith Hayes

Winslow L. WebberEdith Babson

I hereby certify that the above return is correct to the best ofmy knowledge and belief.

Sandra Gendron,

Town Clerk

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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT OF NEW BOSTON

New Boston School Board

Cathy Strausbaugh,Chairman

Gail Parker

Frederick Green

Officers of the School District

Moderator

Clerk

Treasurer

Auditors

Administration

Superintendent of Schools

Assistant Superintendent

Business Administrator

Director of Special Needs

Darrell Lockwood

Anne Christoph, R.N.

Leslie Collins

Betsey Dodge

Leslie Fredette

Linda Hersey

Daniel Jamrog

Mary Lane

Maureen Mansfield

Susan McKenneyDavid Mudrick

Pamela Petuck

Kathleen St. Jean

Mary Statt

Betty Montgomery

Mary Reeves

Rita MannaLinda Wilson

Chris Oliver

Teaching Staff- 1983/84

Term Expires 1985

Term Expires 1986

Term Expires 1987

David WoodburyNonah Poole

Linda Sizemore

Dennis Hooper

Brian Towne

Antonio G. Paradis

Kenneth A. Greenbaum

William N. Johnstone

Dr. Elizabeth C. O'Reilly

Principal

Nurse

Special Needs

Grade 5

Grade 4

Readiness

Grade 6

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 1

Grade 3

Music

Art

Teachers' Aide

Title I Aide

Secretary

School Lunch Manager

School Lunch

Custodian

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1985 SCHOOL DISTRICT WARRANT

Election of Officers

To the Inhabitants of the School District in the town ofNew Boston qualified to vote in

District affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said District on Tuesday, the

twelfth day of March, 1 985 , at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to cast ballots from that hour of

said day until seven o'clock in the evening, for the following School District Officers:

1. To choose a member of the School.Board for the ensuing three years.

2. To choose one auditor for the ensuing year.

3. To choose one auditor for the ensuing two years.

Given under our hands at said New Boston this fifteenth day of February, 1985.

Cathy Strausbaugh, Chairman

Gail Parker

Frederick Green

School Board

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NEW BOSTON SCHOOL1 985 DI STRICT WARRANT

To the Inhabitants of the School District in the town ofNew Boston qualified to vote in

District affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said District on Friday the eighth

day of March, 1985, at eight o'clock in the evening to act upon the following subjects:

1. To determine and appoint the salaries of the School Board and Truant Officer and fix

the compensation of any other officers or agents of the District.

2. To hear the reports of agents, auditors, committees or officers chosen, and pass any

vote relating thereto.

3. To choose agents and committees in relation to any subject embraced in this Warrant.

4. To see if the District will vote to authorize the School Board to make application for and

to accept, on behalf of the District, any or all grants or offers for educational purposes

which may now or hereafter be forthcoming from the state ofNew Hampshire and/or

United States in accordance with RSA 198:20-B.

5. To see if the District will authorize the New Boston School Board working jointly with

the Board of Selectmen, to appoint a Building Committee to submit a detailed report

and proposals for a multi-purpose building; to authorize this Committee to engage the

services of an architect and/or other professionals to assist them in making evaluations

and drawing up preliminary plans determining the cost of such construction; and to

raise and appropriate $7,500 for the aforementioned services. The resulting report and

proposals to be presented to the citizens of the town at the 1986 Annual School

District Meeting and Annual Town Meeting. (Not in posted budget total.)

6. To see what sum of money the District will raise and appropriate for the support of

schools, for the payment of salaries of school district officials and agents, and for the

payment of the statutory and contractual obligations of the District.

7. To transact any other buisness that may legally come before this meeting.

Given under our hands at said New Boston this fifteenth day of February, 1985.

Cathy Strausbaugh, Chairman

Gail Parker

Frederick Green

School Board

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MEETING OF THENEW BOSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

March 9, 1984

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Moderator David Woodbury. The

Salute to the Flag was led by Cathy Strausbaugh, followed by a prayer given by James

Dane.

Mr. Woodbury introduced the School Board members, Cathy Strausbaugh, Gail

Parker and Frederick Green. Also from the School Administrative Unit #19, Antonio

Paradis, Richard Lates, and William Johnstone. Darrell Lx)ckwood, New Boston

Principal, was also present.

Moderator Woodbury proceeded to read the warrant to the fifty-four voters present.

Article I

Frederick Green moved that the salaries of the School Board and Truant Officer and

the compensation of any other officer or agent of the District be accepted as printed in the

town report. Cathy Strausbaugh seconded and the motion passed.

Article II

Cathy Strausbaugh moved that the reports of agents, auditors, committees, or officers

be accepted as presented or printed in the town report. Frederick Green seconded and the

motion passed.

Article III

Gail Parker moved to pass over Article III. Frederick Green seconded and motion passed.

Article IV

Cathy Strausbaugh moved that the District authorize the School Board to make

application for and to accept, on behalf of the District, any or all grants for educational

purposes which may now or hereafter be forthcoming from the State ofNew Hampshire

and/or United States in accordance with RSA 198:20B. Gail Parker seconded and the

motion passed.

Article VFrederick Green moved that the District raise and appropriate nine hundred seventy-

three thousand nine hundred and fifteen dollars for the support of schools, for the payment

of salaries for school District officials and Agents, and for payment of statutory and

contractual obligations of the District. Gail Parker seconded the motion.

The School Board then proceeded through the 1984/85 proposed budget with manyquestions being answered. David Nixon commended the Teaching StaffofNew Boston for

their interest in and cooperation with the students and parents of the town and moved to

amend the article to read: To raise the budget figure to nine hundred and eighty-three

thousand two hundred and fifteen dollars and direct the Board to allocate nine thousand

and three hundred dollars in an across the board increase to teachers salaries. William

Shanahan seconded.

There followed a discussion as to the status of salaries next year. The Board stated this

increase would raise the level by 5% and next years salary level would be increased from

there. Randy Parker moved to amend the amendment by adding: to be given on a merit

basis. Lx)rraine Barney seconded but this was rejected in a vote.

The assembly returned to the amended motion at which time Robert Normandinexpressed his pleasure in being part of the audience having been a member of the School

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Board for many years. He commented on the time and financial aspects in becoming a

teacher and stated that industry is steaHng teachers because of higher pay scale and the

average teacher now on the job has less than ten years experience , therefore we must raise

teachers' salaries to compete.

James Dane spoke as a member of the Finance Committee and could not go along with

an additional raise for the staff. At this time Ted Olson moved the question seconded by

Howard Towne. The amended motion carried and was passed.

Article VI

Kerwin Sizemore moved that a committee be appointed by the School Board to study

the possibility of constructing a multi-purpose building for use as a gymnasium, cafeteria

and/or auditorium for town and school activities to report at the 1985 meeting. WayneDaniels seconded and the motion passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.


Nonah Poole

School District Clerk

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NEW BOSTON SCHOOL DISTRICTPROPOSED 1985/86 BUDGET

Actual Budget Proposed

Description 1983/84 1984/85 1985/86

1 100 Regular Education

1 10 Salaries - Teachers $ 142,661.00 $ 163,645 $176,365

1 1 1 Salaries - Aides 5,260.12 5,950 6,664

120 Substitutes 900.00 1,000 1,000

211 Health Insurance 11,716.69 13,957 16,968

212 Dental 1,330

214 Worker's Compensation 38.34 1,329 1,455

222 Teacher's Retirement 1,482.21 2,071 2,267

230 PICA 10,347.73 12,150 13,065

260 Unemployment Compensation -266.87 475 510

270 Course Reimbursement 1,485.00 3,000 3,000

561 Tuition 419,319.91 447,383 521,959

611 WorkbooksATests 1,036.90 1,445 1,600

612 Periodicals/Reading Improve. 507.82 987 1,000

613 Scholar/Math 4,356.88 4,526 5,800

614 Science 40.38 125 325

617 Music/Band 38.70 175 175

618 Art 274.41 300 300

619 Phys. Ed./Playground 160.82 450 450

630 Books 2,417.07

601,957.11

1,650 2,950

Sub-Total 660,618 756,183

1200 Special Education

110 Salaries - Teachers 13,872.00 16,140 18,060111 Aide 5,504

230 PICA 956.52 1,134 1,673

561 Tuition - PubHc Schools 40,085.91 41,123 70,387569 Tuition - Private Schools 37,489.16 29,347 6,000610 Supplies 624.35 1,445 1,655

630 Books 535.93 185 300631 Audio Visual Material 52.45

93,616.32

120 120

Sub-Total 89,494 103,699

2112 Attendance Services

110 Truant Officer .00 50 50

Sub-Total .00 50 50

2134 Health Services

110 Salaries - Nurse 4,965.00 5,035 5,437230 PICA 341.60 355 386330 School Physician 100 100610 Medical Supplies 260.41 238 273752 Replacement Pumiture 100

Sub-Total 5,567.01 5,728 6,296

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Description

2140 Psychological Services

331 Consultant Services

Sub-Total

2150 Speech Pathology


Sub-Total

2190 Pupil Services


Sub-Total

2210 Improvement of Instruction Services

360 Test Rental Scoring

Sub-Total

2212 Instruction and Curriculum Development Services

110 Salaries - Summer Curriculum

630 Professional Books

Sub-Total

2213 Instructional Staff Improvement Services

320 Staff Development

321 In-Service Training

322 Conferences & Conventions

Sub-Total

2222 School Library Services

630 Books

631 Audio Visual

640 Periodicals

Sub-Total

2224 Educational Television

390 Educational TV

Sub-Total

Actual

1983/84

Budget

1984/85

Proposed

1985/86

327.48 500

500

500

327.48 500

3,143.96 3,870 8,230

3,143.96 3,870 8,230

3,848.00 3,870 4,115

3,848.00 3,870 4,115

220.87 525

525

525

220.87 525

lent Services

94.46 125

125

125

94.46 125

ices

204.81

228.50

429.00

300

400

550

400

400

550

862.31 1,250 1,350

642.33

719.09

52.00

900

774

75

1,075

730

150

1,413.42 1,749 1,955

155.00 175 175

155.00 175 175

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2311 School Board Services

110 Salaries - School Board 975.00 975 975

230 PICA 34.13 68 70

522 Liability 153.00 240 153

540 Advertising 112.90 150 150

610 Supplies 1,169.16 300 500

810 Dues 370.00 740 740

Sub-Total 2,814.19 2,473 2,588

2312 Clerk of Board Services

110 Census Takers 250.00 300 330

360 Data Processing 187.50 160

460

200

Sub-Total 437.50 530

2313 Board Treasurer

110 Salary 100.00 100 100

523 Fidelity Bond 81.00 81 81

610 Supphes 168.44 200 210

Sub-Total 349.44 381 391

2315 Legal Services

380 Legal Services .00 150

150

20

20

150

Sub-Total

2316 District Meeting Services

118 Clerk

118 Moderator

.00

43.75

150

20

20

Sub-Total 43.75 40 40

2317 Audit Services

370 Auditors 75.00 50 50

Sub-Total 75.00 50 50

2320 Office of the Superintendent Services

351 School Administrative Services 23,475.00 27,977 25,881

Sub-Total 23,475.00 27,977 25,881

2410 Office of the Principal Services

110 Salaries - Principals 13,206.00 14,395 15,835

113 Secretaries 6,513.75 7,239 7,820

230 PICA 1,355.85 1,533 1,638

322 Conferences & Conventions 375 375

531 Telephone 680.15 794 1,030

532 Postage 100.00 150 200

550 Printing 180.00 150 150

580 Travel .00 30 30

610 SuppHes/Petty Cash 56.26 50 75

741 Additional Equipment

742 Replacement of Equipment 1,708.00 150

810 Dues & Membership 270.00 285 285

Sub-Total 24,070.01

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25,151 27,438

Actual Budget Proposed

Description 1983/84 1984/85 1985/86

2542 Building Services

110 Salary -Custodian 12,193.48 12,445 12,966

230

230 PICA 835.44 874 920

43 1 Rubbish Removal 719.28 1,100 1,100

441 Electrical Repairs 80.00 150 150

442 HeatA^entilation Repairs 108.00 350 350

443 Plumbing Repairs 304.25 400 400

444 Glass Breakage 90.00 300 300

445 Building Exterior 30,804.98 6,575 5,000

446 Building Interior 800.38 1,325 700

447 Emergency 1,848.24 400 400

521 Insurance 3,307.00 3,307 3,900

610 Supplies 2,461.34 2,400 2,800

652 Electricity 4,422.58 4,355 5,087

653 Oil 7,043.24 6,255 6,500

742 Replacement of Equipment 1,100

752 Replacement Furniture 143.00 1,750

Sub-Total 65,161.21 41,336 42,323

2543 Care & Upkeep of Grounds

440 Maintenance of Grounds 35.40 200 200

741 Additional Equipment 2,600.00

Sub-Total 2,635.40 200 200

2544 Care & Upkeep of Equipment440 Maintenance Contracts 277.00 280 300

448 Repairs - Inst. Equipment 725.71 950 1,000

449 Repairs - Non-Inst. Equipment 47.59 200 200

Sub-Total 1,050.30 1,430 1,500

2552 Pupil Transportation

510 Transporter 77,318.75 83,513 98,513

Sub-Total 77,318.75 83,513 98,513

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Description

2553 Handicapped Services

510 Handicapped Trans.

Sub-Total

2554 Field Trips

510 Pupil Transportation

Sub-Total

3400 Public Library Services

451 Rental

Actual

1983/84

Budget

1984/85

Proposed

1985/86

13,465.76 15,000 15,000

13,465.76 15,000 15,000

600.00 600 850

600.00

1,774.36

600

2,500

850

1,650

Sub-Total 1,774.36 2,500 2,500

5240 School Lunch Transfer

880 Transfer - Fed./State 10,000 10,000

881 Transfer Local 5,000.00 4,000 5,000

Sub-Total 5,000.00 14,000 15,000

Grand Totals $929,476.61 $983,215 $1,,115,307

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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURER

For the Fiscal Year July 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984

SUMMARYCash on Hand, July 1, 1983

Received from Selectmen:

Current Appropriation $

Advance on Next Year's Appropriations

Revenue from State Sources

Revenue from Federal Sources

Received from all Other Sources

Total Receipts

Total Amount Available for Fiscal Year

Less School Board Orders Paid

Balance on Hand,June 30, 1984

949,720.00

26,500.00

29,198.40

3,024.68

8,500.10

$ 151.90

1,016,943.18

1,017,095.08

940,847.65

$ 76,247.43

Linda L. Sizemore

District Treasurer

NEW BOSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Unreserved Fund Balance

Revenue From State Sources

Sweepstakes

Handicapped Aid

Catastrophic Aid

Child Nutrition

Other Road Toll


Child Nutrition Program

Total School Revenues & Credits

District Assessment

Total Revenues and District Assessment

Revenue Sheet

1985/86

Approved Proposed

1984/85 1985/86

$ 49,185.

7,568. 7,568.

11,325. 11,325.

2,796.

1,500. 1,500.

1,200. 500.

8,500. 8,500.

82,074. 29,393.

901,141. 1,085,914.

sment $983,215. $1,115,307.

FINANCIAL REPORT 1983/84

REVENUES

Revenue from Local Sources

Current Appropriation $ 976,220.00

Total $ 976,220.00

Revenue from State Sources

Special Education 15,711.86

Handicapped 4,724.52

Sweepstakes 7,465.20

Gas Tax Refund 1,296.82

Total 29,198.40


Project 36065.0 636.68

Project 46100.0 2,000.00

School Lunch 388.00

Total

Revenue from Other Sources

Total

Total Receipts from All Sources

Cash on Hand, July 1, 1983

Total

8,500.10

3,024.68

8,500.10

1,016,943.18

151.90

$1,017,095.08

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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

I herewith submit my 1984 Report concerning the public schools of New Boston.

The 1984/85 school year is significant because pupils entering school this year will

complete their college educations in the 21st Century, when the technological advancements

which have taken place in the last 20 years are examined, it is easy for us to be awed by the

responsibility of preparing youth to live in a century that will make educational demands

we can only incompletely imagine. It therefore seems appropriate to report to the citizens

ofNew Boston on the efforts being made to develop curricula that will prepare our children

for life in a high tech society.

It is reasonable to speculate that there will be virtually no occupational endeavor in

which individuals will not in some way need to interact with computers. We have taken a

careful approach to computer education so that sound educational decisions can be made

that will not be influenced by fads that come and go. We believe that it would be

irresponsible to leap into huge expenditures for computers before establishing an approach

that is fiexible enough to accomodate the rapid technological change that is certain to take

place. At the same time it is equally irresponsible to be immobilized by caution and thus

fail to meet our commitment to the pupils who will be graduating in the near future and whoneed to be prepared for a world in which computers are playing an important role.

It is with the above mentioned considerations that all 5 districts in S.A.U. #19 are

working on a computer plan that will fulfill our responsibilities to both pupils and

taxpayers. The plan encompasses 5 basic steps:

1. Identify the computer applications that will be necessary and relevant for

successful entry into a high tech society. To this end, we believe that

computers will continue to be used to manage data, to perform calculations

and to make the editing process in writing more efficient. All of our pupils

should be given skills in at least these areas. Many other areas are being

considered. Some of these include the computer as an instructor, a

communications network and a simulator.

2. Once applications have been identified, specific skills that we wish our pupils

to attain will be identified. Attached to these skills will be the grade level of

instruction and the degree of mastery expected.

3. Once applications and skill expectations have been identified, specific

categories of software will be identified as those most effective in achieving

stated learning objectives.

4. Based on identified software, hardware will be selected that can run the

identified software. Hardware that is selected may vary depending upon the

software application.

5. Because implementation will be costly, the district will establish an

implementation schedule which allows for the distribution of costs over

several years while guaranteering that priorty areas for stafftraining and pupil

instruction are implemented first.

In the process of implementation it is certain that new applications will be discussed.

Each of these can be routed through the above 5-step process so that computer education

in New Boston will remain up to date . We believe that the above approach is a sensible one

that will long serve the New Boston School District. This year's budget as well as future

budgets will include allocations for computer education. We look forward to your support

in preparing our children for the future.

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I wish to express my appreciation for the assistance and cooperation provided me by

the administrators, teachers. School Board, and citizens of New Boston. Without this

assistance and cooperation , many ofthe things accomplished would have been left undone

,

and I look forward to another prosperous year — a year of continued cooperation.


Antonio G. Paradis

Superintendent of Schools

N.H. School Adminstrative Unit #19Bow, Dunbarton, Goflstown,

New Boston, Weare

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Darrell Lockwood, Principal

Readiness

Grade 1

Grade

GradeGrade

Grade

Grade

Total

New Boston Central School enrolled 173 students for the 1984/85 school year with

213 tuitioned students attending Goffstown Area High School. In addition, 21 students

attend Goffstown School Special Education Programs, and one special education student

who requires services unobtainable within Supervisory Unit # 19 is tuitioned to a private

program. The distribution of students attending school is as follows:

New Boston Central School Goffstown Area High School

13 Grade 7 28

28 Grade 8 42

30 Grade 9 44

25 Grade 10 41

29 Grade 11 35

24 Grade 12 23

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173 Total 213

Goffstown Schools Special Education

Total 21

Tuitioned to Private Schools

Total 1

Instructional Program: Staff committees are presently studying the Science and Social

Studies Programs.

Extra-Curricular Program: Soccer, basketball and softball continue to be offered.

"Olympics of the Mind" and "Junior Great Books", two academically oriented programs

are in their second year. Sixth graders are raising money through the collecting of

aluminum cans to defray costs of attending Otter Lake Conservation Camp in April.

School-Community Relations: A one thousand dollar grant was applied for and

received from the Mott Foundation. This grant was applied to the costs of a school/community

survey done by the Multi-Purpose Building Study Committee.

Staff Development: The New Boston staff remains extremely active in this area.

Members are involved in Graduate work in the Masters Degree level. Workshops in

teaching writing, working with special children, and outdoor education have been

attended. A First Aid course is also being provided by the school nurse.

Achievement Test Results

on Stanford Achievement Test

Administered October 1984

Average Grade Equivalents

Reading

MathAuditory

Complete Battery

% Below National Average Range

% Within National Average Range

% Above National Average Range

Total Number Tested

Grade 2 Grade 4 Grade 6

3.5 5.7 - 8.1

2.4 4.3 7.3

2.9 5.1 7.9

3.0 4.8 8.0

0% 8% 0%48% 46% 46%52% 46% 54%

29 26 24

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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT'SASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S

AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR'S SALARIES

1983 - 1984

Assistant Business

Superintendent Superintendent Administrator

$ 10,276 $ 8,424 $ 7,651

2,124 1,741 1,581

19,317 15,836 14,382

2,710 2,222 2,018

6,028 4,942 4,488

Town

BowDunbarton

Goffstown

New Boston

Weare

Total $ 40,455 $ 33,165 $ 30,120

Travel

Town

Bow

Goffstown

New Boston

Weare

Total $ 2,000 $ 2,000 100.0%

Assistant Business

Superintendent Administrator Percentage

$ 508 $ 508 25.4

105 105 5.25

955 955 47.75

134 134 6.7

298 298 14.9

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NEW BOSTON SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

FINANCE STATEMENTJuly 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984

Balance, July 1, 1983 $ 343.11

Receipts:

Lunches - Pupil 8,812.55

Milk & Lunches - Adult 748.50

Milk -Pupil 812.10

Reimbursements 4,328.00

Loan 5,000.00

Total Receipts 19,701.15

Total Available 20,044.26

Expenses:

Food 8,710.61

Milk 2,682.03

Labor 7,447.65

Other 336.00

Total Expenditures 1 9, 1 76.29

Balance, June 30, 1984 867.97

AUDITORS' CERTIFICATE

We the undersigned, have examined the ledger and other financial records of the

treasurer of the school district of New Boston plus the records and documents of School

Administrative Unit No. 19 and find them correct.

We offer the following suggestions to the New Boston District Treasurer:

1. The use of a bound double-entry ledger.

2. Strict itemization of all entries.

3. Endorse the ledger

For the School Adminstrative Unit:

Insist that bills for repairs and/or services show hourly rates for labor, machinery , etc.

Also bills should show a break-down of materials and cost of each item.


Dennis Hooper

Brian TowneAuditors

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ANNUAL SCHOOL HEALTH REPORTSeptember 1983 - June 1984

In September, we welcomed our new School Physician, Dr. Norman Caron. School

physicals were given to 20 fourth graders at that time.

An immunization audit was conducted for all incoming students with the necessary

recommendations made to parents.

During Fire Prevention Week, New Boston Fire Department members David Poole

and John Statt visited the school. The "Learn Not to Burn" program was initiated in the

classrooms. Surprise fire drills were held during the year.

All students were screened for vision, hearing and growth (height and weight). In

addition, fifth and sixth graders were checked for scoliolis and saw the film, "Hold That

Curve", which explained scoliolis, curvature of the spine.

Health classes were held bi-monthly for fifth graders . I initiated and taught a safety and

health class for second graders. Programs on smoking and alcohol, appropriate to grade

level, were given. Sixth graders enjoyed a Red Cross Basic First Aid course with 27

students receiving their certificates at graduation.

In January, the Fluoride Rinse Program resumed with 99% of the students

participating. This was sponsored by the State of New Hampshire Bureau of Dental

Health and the New Boston Grange. Again, we received great results with decreases in

cavities found.

Barbara Sorentino, our State ofNew Hampshire Dental Hygienist. returned in April

and saw 53 students for screening, cleaning, instruction, and topical fluoride applications.

This was done for a fee of $5.00 per student.

In May, a Pre-school Vision and Hearing Clinic was held at the New Boston

Community Church. Fifty -five pre-schoolers were seen. Rechecks were done at my office

for any problems found. The Clinic was sponsored by the State of New Hampshire and

Little People's Depot Kindergarten.

Pre-School Registration was held in May with a comprehensive screening done for

each child. Thirty-one students were enrolled for September 1984.

Puberty Programs were given in June to fourth grade girls and fifth and sixth grade

students. Discussions were held following each one.

I attended a drug and alcohol workshop in March. I also received my Red Cross

Instructor's Certificate for Multi-Media First Aid so that I can instruct a course for

teachers in the fall.

I wish to thank the parents, teachers, and Mary Reeves for all their consideration and

support this year.

Healthfully yours,

Anne Christoph, R.N.

School Nurse

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ANNUAL SCHOOL HEALTH REPORTSeptember 1983 -June 1984

Statistics

Total Recorded Visits to Health Office 1357

Screenings Defect Found Received Care

Vision - 167 Eyes - 6 6

Hearing - 172 Ears;- 16 14

Heights & Weights - 139 Skin - 5 4

Dental - 67 Teeth - 6 2

Scoliolis - 49

Head Checks - 182

Interventions

Accidents - 1 13 Complaints - 695

Sutures Required - 5 Nutrition - 8

Fractures - 3 Blood Pressure - 6

Sprains - 5 Medication Given - 503

Concussions - 2

Infections Immunizations Recommended

Chicken Pox - 2 DT - 4

Conjunctivities - 5 Polio - 2

Pediculosis - 1 Measles - 1

Strep Throat - 9 TB Tine Test - 22

Scarlet Fever - 1

Other - 20


September Pupil Enrollment - 1980 - 1984

Grade 1980/81 1981/82 1982/83 1983/84 1984/85

6 37 34 43 28 25

5 37 42 31 24 26

4 44 29 23 23 26

3 29 21 23 25 25

2 24 25 25 22 29

1 25 25 25 23 32

Readiness 10 9 10 9 10

206 185 180 154 173

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