Annual reports of the selectmen, treasurer, highway agent, trustees ...

Annual Report1978

Town of Kensington

New Hampshire

Annual Reportsof the

SELECTMEN, TREASURER, HIGHWAY AGENT,

TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC TRUST FUNDS,

TAX COLLECTOR, TOWN CLERK,

POLICE DEPARTMENT,

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT., BOARD OF EDUCATION,

SCHOOL TREASURER, THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES

AND TREASURER

of the

Town of Kensington

New HampshireFor the Year Ended December 31,

1978

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Town Officers ... 3

Town Warrant ... 5

Record of 1977 Meeting ... 9

Budget of the Town ... 1

7

Comparative Statement of Appropriations ... 21

Town Balance Sheet ... 23

Summary of Inventory ... 24

Statement of Appropriations ... 24

Town Clerk's Report ... 26

Treasurer's Report ... 26

Tax Collector's Report ... 29

Summary of Tax Sales ... 31

Summary of Payments ... 33

Town Officer's Expense ... 33

Library Reports ... 41

Report of the Trust Funds ... 45

Report of the Conservation Commission ... 47

Mosquito Commission Report ... 47

Report of the Planning Board ... 48

Report of the Building inspector ... 49

Report of the Fire Chief ... 49

Report of the Police Chief ... 51

Visiting Nurse Assn. . . 52

Report of the Recreation Committee ... 53

Vital Statistics ... 54

Report of the School District ... 57

Licensing of Dogs. . . Inside back cover

Disposal Regulations. . . Inside back cover

Junk Car Regulations. . . Inside back cover

TCWN OFFICER';

ModeratorJohn Wo York

Supervisors of the Check ListE. Emmons Sanborn J. Clark Jacobs Harriette H. Willoughl^

Town ClerkWilliam B. Grant

Selectmen

Frank W. RosencrantzCharles R. EastmanWilJiam E. Simon

Term Ebcpires March 1979Term Expires March I98OTerm Expires March I98I

Representative to the General Coiirt

Ralph Nelson

TreasurerLeslie C. Briggs

Dog OfficerRichard I. Sim

Tax CollectorLydia F, Lambert

Test Pit InspectorJohn W. York

Road AgentRobert J<. Sargent

Building InspectorHerbert L. Eastman

Auditor*Robert E. Batchelder

Gerald A. EasionTrustees of Trust FundJames R. Rosencrantz

E. Emmons Sanborn

Edith M. Keough

PoliceBradley Brown, Chief of Police

Donald G. Chase Gerald A. Easson

Board of HealthKarl L. Singer, M. D.

Representatives to the Exeter Visiting Nurse AssociationThomas D. Welch, Jr. Barbara Evans

Fire WardenHubert H, Schweizer, Jr.

Chief of Kensington Fire DepartmentHubert H. Schweizer, Jr.

Deputy Fire WardensMelvin G. Armstrong, Jr.

Alfred I FelchMosquito Control Board

George Gavutis Frank W. Rosencrantz

Frank W. RosencrantzJohn W. York

Seth Perry

Police MatronLorraine M. Hale

Special PoliceWilliam Hale

Board of Fire EngineersHubert H. Schweizer, Jr.

Alfred I. FelchFrank- W, Rosencrantz

Fire ChiefTerm Expires Iferch 1930Selectifian

Plannin^S BoardGordon H. SwiftMary W. GamelinDonald G. GroverRichard F. BrinckerhoffWilliam M, LannanAnthony P. Bvixton

Charles R. Eastman

Term ExpiresTerra ExpiresTerm ExpiresTerm ExpiresTerm ExpiresTerm ExpiresSelectman

April 1979April 1980April 1981April 1982April 1982April 1983

Everett D. Palmer

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Richard B. BatchelderRalph B, SargentAnn A. SmithJames R. Rosencrantz

Henry G. DillenbeckGeorge GavutisCharles HodgesHarold W. BodwelL, Jr.

Betty BrinckerhoffSeth PerryMary W, Gamelin

Board of Appeals

Term Expires April 1979Term Expires April 1980Term Expires April 1981Term Expires April 1982Term Expires April 1983

Conservation CommissionTerm Expires April 1979Tern Expires April 1979Term Expires April 1980Term Expires April 1980Term Expires April 1981

Term Expires April I98I

Planning Board Member

Seth Perry

Representative to the Southeastern N. H.

Regional Planning CommissionAnthony P. Bvtxton

Harold W. Bodweli, Jr.

Sandra Brewer

Recreation CommitteePaula L. KnappDoris P. Swift

Paul W. KimballJohn Thomas

Civil Defense DirectorAndrew J. Mertinooke

John M. ChaseRalph B. Sargeat

Water Resources CommissionHerbert L. Eastman, Chairman

Frank W, RosencrantzRichard 3. Batchelder

William 2. SimonFrank W. Rosencrantz

Highway Safety Committeely.chard F. Drew Charles R. Eastman

Bradley Brown

Ta.VN WARRAi^T

TiE 3TATE OF U'^ HAl^u^JHIRE

To the Inhabitants of the Town of Kensington in the County of Hock-

ingham in said State, qualified to vote in Town Affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said Kensington

on Tuesday, the thirteenth day of I4arch, next at 10:00 of the clock

in the forenoon, to act upon the following Articles: 1, 2, 3» ^» 5»

6. 7.

Polls will close at 'J':30 p.nio

You are hereby notified to meet at the American Legion Hall in said

Kensington on Thursday, the fifteenth day of March next at 7:30 p.m.

to act upon Article 8 and subsequent articles.

1. To choose all necessary Town Officers for the year ensuing.

2o To see if the town will vote to amend the zoning ordinanceArticle 1^ by adding at the beginning: "Cornmercial uses of land shallbe defined as services for hire or as the wholesale or retail sale ofany product, exclusive of agricultural products."

3. To see if the town will vote to amend the zoning ordinanceArticle 15 ty adding at the beginning: "Industrial uses of land shallbe defined as the manufacturing or processing of a product."

4. To see if the town will vote to amend the zoning ordinance byadding to Article 14 (on commercial uses of land) the following sec-tion exempting certain home occupations:

Home occupations located in any dwelling unit maiy be operatedonly if they comply with all of the following conditions:

HI, Where Permitted - Within a single dwelling unit, and onlyty the person or persons maintaining a dwelling therein.

H2, Evidence of Use - Does not display or create outside thedwelling any evidence of the home occupation, except a per-mitted sign, not to exceed four sqviare feet in area.

H3. Extent of Use - Does not utilize more than twenty-five (25)percent of the gross floor (including the basement) area ofthe dwelling unit, except for foster fami !ty care.

Hij., Permitted Uses - Such use is clearly incidental and secondaryto the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes, andthat provisions are made for off-street parking as requiredherein.

H5o Persons proposing a home occupation under the above condi-tions shall appear before the planning board at a regularmeeting for approval of their plans. -

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5. To see af the town wil- vote to amend the zoning ordinance to ex-

tend by one year the following article which was passed in March 1977and is due to expire:

Article 28. To guide the growth of the town in such a manner notto exceed its capacity for providing expanded services to

support sucn growtn, the following resti^ictions are set:

(a) Building permits for new dwellings will be limited ineach calendar year to two building lots or lots occupy-ing 15 percent of the parcel, whichever is greater. Abuilding permit for a new dwelling '^11 expire one yearfrom the date of issue if above-ground construction hasnot begun.

(b) All parcels are defined as those contiguous areas undera single ownership as shown on the Kensington tax map ofApril 1, 1976 regardless of subsequent division or com-

bination.(c) Subdivision plats will be processed and approved as a

whole and shall be marked with the appropriate limita-tions each year, and marked with the locations of therecords of the building inspector.

(d) Mobil home permits will be limited to one permit perparce 1.

(e) Permits for non-dwelling construction or permits for ex-

pansion, alteration, or replacement of existing buildingswill not be affected by this article.

(f) This article will be in effect until such time as soilsmaps become available or September 1, I98O. whichevercomes first.

6. To see if the town will vote to amend the zoning ordinance byadding the following transfer to the Land Use Ordinance the petitionof Herbert L. Eastman and others, passed at the meeting in Mar. 1977."to prohibit the removal of water from ground water or surface watersources in the town for use outside the town except for emergenciesor public safety purposes."

7. To see if the town will vote to amend the zoning ordinance byadding to Article 14 (on commercial uses of land) the following sec-tion (regulating racing dogs): "Kennels and veterinary hospitalsare permitted subject to the above requirements; nowever, theboarding, breeding, training, treatment or disposing of racing dogssnail not be permitted.

8. To raise such s\ims of money as may be necessary to defray Towncharges for the ensuing year and make appropriations of the same.The Selectmen's estimate of expenditures for the ensuing year is^i 132,^4-1 0.79.

9. To see if the Town vrisnes to allow a discount on taxes paidwithin 30 or 60 days after presentation of tax bills.

10. To vote on the basis of payment and the amount thereof to bepaid to the Tax 'Jollector for the collection of taxeso

11. To see if the Town will f^rant the Selectmen authority to borrow

money in anticipation of taxes.

12. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Six

Thousand Four nundreJ Fifty Six Dollars (•4:6,456.00) from the Revenue

Sharing Fund to be transferred to the Capital Reserve Fund, estab-

lished for the investment of a Town Dffice Building.

13. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to appoint a

committee to work with the Selectmen, to study the location, size,

and type of construction for a new Town Office Building and to re-

port tiieir findings at tne next annual To-^n Meeting.

Ik. To see if the Town iiri.ll vote to raise and appropriate the s\am

of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) to be used for the support of theNew Hampshire Seacoast rlegion Association.

15 • By petition of Margaret Perry and others to see if the Town willvote to raise and appropriate the sum of $278.00 to assist RockinghamChild and Family Services, a private, non-profit organization. Theamount of this request is based on services rendered to 2k residentsof the Town of Kensington during the period of July 1, 1977 throughJune 30, 1978, inclusive. These residents used $570.00 worth of ser-

vice, however, only $292.00 could be billed according to theirability to pay. We tlierefore request the minimum amount needed fromthe Town, in this instance being $278.00. These funds to be used forcurrent operating expenses to enable Rockingham Child and FamilyServices to continue providing individual and family counseling forresidents of the Town of Kensington whether or not said residents areable to pay.

16. To see if the Town \iri.ll authorize the Board of Selectmen to makeapplication for and to receive and spend in the name of the Town,such advances, grant s-in-aide, or other funds for Town purposes asmay now, or hereafter be forthcoming from Federal, State, local orprivate agencies that would be of benefit to the Town.

17 • To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to makeapplication for and to receive and spend up to $7,200.00 of fundsthat may become available to the Town under "The Comprehensive Sn-ployment and Training Act of 1973" as amended (CSTA) for the purposeof providing federally subsidized training and employment opportu-nities to benefit both residents of the community and the community-at-large. This application is valid providing that CETA pays allbills including workmerfe compensation and general liability insur-ance for use of the Kensington Park,

18. By petition of Richard Sim and others to see if the Town willvote to accept the following ordinance:

1. An ordinance relative to the keeping of dogs is herety pro-posed by the Dog Officer of said town of Kensington, N. d.

as Follows:

2. It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of a doc; to

peroiit a dog so ox>rned or kept to run at large without being

controlled by a leasn, except upon his own property or whilehunting under the control of his owner or keeper.

3. Ttie police shall impound all dogs on public property in

violation of the above provision and upon a written or oral

complaint of the owner of private property, the dog officershall impound all dogs unlavrfully on said private propertyo

4o The Dog Officer, upon impounding any dog, shall immediatelymake a formal complaint against the owner or keeper of the

dog in the District Court.

5. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance

shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $10.00 for first

offense; $25.00 for second offense; and $50.00 on third and

subsequent offenses.

. 6. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and all

ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent therewith are

hereby repealed.

19. By petition of J. Clark Jacobs and others: To see if the Townvoters of Kensington will vote to accept RSA 55=9-0 to exempt theTown Clerk from the duties of registering voters as set forth inRSA 55:9-a and 55:9-b.

20. By petition of George W. Gavutis, Jr. and others: To see if theTown will vote to require that the Selectmen, before disposing of realproperty the title to which has been acquired by Tax Collectors Deed,first consult with the Conservation Commission, said commission torecommend if the retention of such real property would be in the bestinterest of the town as provided in RSA 80:42a, subject to final rat-ification of the next annual or a special town meeting,

21. By petition of George W. Gavutis, Jr. and others: To see if theTown will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen HundredDollars ($1,500.00) to be placed in a special Conservation Trust Fundin accordance with RSA 36-A:5 to be managed by the Conservation Com-mission said Fund to be used to acquire, manage, and or preserveunique and threatened habitats such as forests and wetlands.

22. By petition of Frank W. Rosencrantz and others: To see if theTown will vote to adopt an ordinance requiring all electric powertransmission lines, to be constructed in or through the town, havinga rated potential capacity of 69|000 volts or more to be buriedunderground,

23. To transact any other business that may legally come before themeeting.

Given under our hands and seal, this 26th day of February, in theyear of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-nine.

Frank W. aosencrantzCharles R. "iastmanWilliam E. Simon

Sexectmen of Kensington

A True Copy of Warrant - Attest;Frank W. RosencrantzCharles R. EastmanWilliam E. SimonSelectmen of Kensington

RE30RD OF 1973 I-EETING

Kensington, N. H.

Kensington Town Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the

Moderator, John W. lork, who then read the warrant.

Supervisors of the check list took oath stating that there are 751

qualified voters on the cnecklist. They also certified the posting

of the checklist.

The Moderator declared the polls open for voting.

J. Clark Jacobs motioned that the polls remain open until 7*30 p.Ti.

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Motion seconded by several. Vote was affirmative.

Moderator declared that the business meeting will take place on the

l6th of March at the Amei*ican Legion Hall coranencing at 7O0 p.m..

Voting now commenced.

Results are as follows. *Those elected.Term.

Town Clerk William B. Grant 36l 1 Year*

Selectman ^Villiain Simon 271 3 Years*

Selectman Janes E. White 51Selectman Robert Graves ^Treasurer Leslie C. Briggs 3^2 1 Year*Tax Collector Lydia Lambert 3^1 1 Year*

Highway Agent Robert Sargent 3^ 1 Year*Auditor E. Emtnons Sanborn 290 1 Year*

Auditor Robert E. Batchelder 307 1 Year*

Library Trustee Doris A. Bickford 3l6 3 Years*Trustee of Trust Funds Edith Keongh 13 3 Years*Trustee of Trust Funds Eben Rice 12Town Moderator John W. York -359 2 Years*Supervisor of the Checklist J, Clark Jacobs -32^ 6 Years*Warrant Article #2 Yes 187—No ^3School Moderator John W. York 50 1 Year*School Clerk Terrie Steeves 362 1 Year*Auditor Robert E. Batchelder y*8 1 Year*Treasurer Mary F. Batchelder 352 1 Year*School Board Member Priscilla Schweizer 137Schoo 1 Board Member Paula Singer 206 3 Years*School Board Member Marie H. Eaton 50

Restilts were read by the Town and School Moderators. Town Moderator,John W. York, adaiinistered the oath of office to Town officerspresent, Town Clerk administered oath of office to Moderator.School l^derator administered oath of office to the school boardmembers.

Planning Board AmendmentsRevise Article 9—Yes 247—No 113Revise Article 10—Yes 2^+2—No 12^1-

Revise Article 2—Yes 173—No 195

Town Officer and Planning Board Articles votes cast totaled 402School Officer votes cast totaled ^0^

All cast and uncast ballots were repacked, sealed and signatures ofModerators, Selectmen, School Clerk and Town Clerk were affixed tothe official state provided method for sealing containers with timeand date enscribed.

RECORD OF THE I978 i'iJSETIi^G

Kensington, N. H., ^larch 16, 1978

Moderator John W. York called the meeting to order at 7:30p.m. The salute to the flag was led by Horace Gourley. Rev.Roger C. B. Daly offered the prayer.

Results of ballot voting tabulated prior to this meetingand documented on the record of March 1^, 1978 meeting.

2. On ballot: petition of Ann A. Smith and others, "To ask theTown of Kensington to send a letter to the General Court urgingthe Court to pass legislation that would oppose the new practiceof Construction Work in Progress (CWIP) as a device ty PublicService of New Hampshire to pass construction costs in the foraof higher electric rates before facilities are providing ser-

vices." Yes 187 No ^3 Letter will be sent to the GeneralCourt advising them of the town's opposition.

3. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Ordinance tythe Proposed Amendment to Article 9 by replacing the sentence:

A permit fee of one-tenth of one percent of estimatedvalue of the new building, structural alteration, or mobilehome will be charged with a minimum of $2.00.

^y the sentence:A permit fee of one-tenth of one percent of estimatedvalue of the new building, structural alteration, or mobilehome will be charged with a minimum of $5.00.Yes 2^7 No 113

^. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Ordinance tjy

the proposed Aamendment to Article 10

Revise Article 10 to read as follows:

The space beneath all structures used as dwellings shallbe completely enclosed by solid peripheral foundations of cement,

brick, stone or other acceptable masonry which conforms withaccepted building standards, except for mobile homes, which willbe subject to the regulations set forth in the paragraphs. Thefoundation plans of all dwel lings must be approved on an officialpermit by the building inspector before construction begins.

Foundation standards for Mobile Homes

All mobile homes housing sited in Kensington will beplaced on pads or on foundations which meet the followingstandards and, whether on pads or foundations, shall be skirted.

1. Pads. Pads shall be constructed as foxlows:

a. Dimensions: The dimensions of the pad shall be atleast two (2) feet more than the inany direction.

b. Excavation: The area of the pad shall be cleared

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of all organic Material and top soil dovm to a level

of fifteen (I3) inches or to mineral soil, whichever

is deeper.c. Fill: The entire area of the pad shall be filled with

crushed rock, well coi^^acted in two (2) layers, thelast of which shall not be more than six (6) i«chesdeep.

d. Grade: The pad shall have a grade of at least j ofone percent and not greater than one percent fordrainage. All water shall be carried at leasttwenty-five (25) feet away from the pad.

2. Post foundations. Foundations used over pads aay be of thefollowing types.

a. Gantilevered floors.

1. Wooden or concrete posts set in holes foiu* (4)

to six (6) feet apart along the parallel aainstringers. The hole shovild be at lease foitr feet(^) deep with a poured concrete pad six (6)

inches deep at the bottom. The posts should beat least eight (8) inches in diameter at theirnarrowest point. Wooden posts shall be pressuredtreated to resist Hoisture.

2. Concrete block posts of four (if) blocks each, setfive (5) feet apart along the BUiin stringers.The blocks shall be twelve (12) l^ twelve (12) bysixteen (I6) inches in size.

b. Perimeter-supported floors.Wooden or concrete posts at all four comers andevery six (6) to eight (8) feet around the perimeter.The posts shall be deployed in the same manner as insection 2- a 1 above.

3. Full Foundations.

Where the home has perimeter supported floors, a fullfoundation may be constructed. In that case, no no sitapad is required and the foundation shall meet the stan-dards for foundations elseidiere in this ordinance.

U-m Skirting.

The entire perimeter of the mobile home foimdation shallbe closed in ty a standard skirting. Care should be takenthat access panels be provided in sufficient number andconvenient p laces so that maintenance of sewer and waterhook-ups and foundation posts may be performed.

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3. Hurming gear and tow bar.

All equipment associated with the movement of the home onthe highway will be closed in by the skirting or removedwhere such closing in will not completely cover and dis-guise the purpose of the equipment.

6, Additions.

Additions to the main structure shall follow the samefoundation procedures as outlined in section 1-k above.

7. Non-conforming mobile homes.

A mobile home which is at present non-coniorming may notbe moved to another site without first complying with thisordinance. A mobile home which is at present non-conform^ing may not be rep laced for any reason with another mobilehome without first complying with this ordinance.

5« To see if the Town wil 1 vote to amend the Zoning Ordinance by theproposed Amendent to Article 2 as submitted to the PlanningBoard by a Citizen's Petition.

Amend Article 2 so that it shall read:

The lot area of any dwelling or residence shall not be lesstwo (2) acres except that one dwelling may be located on a

lot of less than two acres provided that this lot has beenduly recorded in the County Registry of Deeds at the timeof passage of this Article. Every building lot shall havea minimum frontage of two hundred (200) feet abutting upona public street or road. Under no circumstances shall thesubdivision of land result in a remaining lot of less thanthe minimum size required for its existing use.

And to amend Article 1^ (commercial uses) to read:

a. Minimum lot site shall be three (3) acresb. minimum frontage shall be 300 feet.

And to amend Article 15 (industrial uses) to read:

a. minimum lot size shall be three (3) acresb. minimum frontage shall be 300 feet.

Ballot vote Yes-173 No- 195

6. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray Towncnarges for the ensuing year and make appropriations of the same.The Selectmen's estimate of expenditures for the year ensuingis $ 102,^79.29. Motion by Wil j.am Simon that this article beaccepted, seconded by J. Clark Jacobs. Motion by Charles Eastmanto amend tnis article. I move to amend the General Expense ofHignways by increasing the appropriation by $ 3. 793*0^ this will

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increase t.ie sum from | 8,000.00 to $ 11,793.0^4- and will make the

Selectmen's estimate necessary to defray Town cnarges

$ 106,272.33. Vote on the amendment was affirmative, vote on the

amended article was affirmative.

7. To see if tne Town wishes to allow a discount on taxes paid with-

in 30 or 60 days after presentation of tax bills. Motion by

Gordon Swift that this article be tabled, seconded by several.

Vote was affirmative.

8. To vote on the basis of payment and the amount thereof to be paid

to the Tax Collector for collection of taxes. Motion by Harold

Bodwell that this article be accepted, seconded ty Paul Steeves.

Payment to be on the basis of 3/^4- of 1%. Vote was affirmative.

9. To see if the Town will grant the Selectmen authority to borrow

money in anticipation of taxes. Motion by Charles Eastman to

accept this article, seconded by Wil ]iam Simon. Vote wasaffirmative. The amount not to exceed $ 225 t 000. 00*

10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of FiveThousand Eight Hundred Sixty Dollars ($ 5.860.00) from theRevenue Sharing Fund to be transfered to the Capital ReserveFund, established for the investment of a Town Office Building.Motion by WiULam Simon that this article be accepted, secondedby Leslie Briggs. Vote was affirmative.

11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the svun ofOne Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($ 1,800.00) for the Townsparticipation in the expense of the Exeter Area Youth Group.Motion by J. Clark Jacobs that this article be accepted, secondedty several. Motion ty Roger Daly to amend this article. Theamendment, that the word "home" be inserted after -the word"group". Seconded by several, vote on the amendment was affirma-tive. Vote on the amended article was aTfirmative.

12, To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to enterinto a contract with the Rockingham County Conservation Districtfor a soil surrey and to prepare a soil map for the Town ofKensington at a cost of Fo\xr Thousand Eighty Eight Dollars($ i*-, 088. 00). The Federal Government share One Thousand EightHundred Eighty Eight Dollars ($ 1,888.00). And to raise andappropriate the Town share of Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars($ 2,200.00). Motion by J. Clark Jacobs to accept this article.Seconded by several. Vote was affirmative.

13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum ofOne Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the preparation andinstallation of a fire hydrant on Moulton Ridge Road at the pondof Gustave Lambert, also to complete the installation of a firehydrant on Drinkwater Road near the Exeter Hampton ElectricCompany. Motion by Glen Plourde that this article be accepted,seconded by J. Clark Jacobs. Vote was affirmative.

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14. To see > if the Town will vote to designate Highland Road, fromRoute 107 to the South Hampton line as a scenic road under theprovisions of RSA: 17 & 18 for the purpose of protecting and

enhancing the scenic beauty of Kensington and, further, that

the Selectmen of said Kensington shall, regarding such road

designated as scenic, file the appropriate request for suspen-

sion of specifications when making application to the Commis-

sioner of Public Works and Highways for the Road Aid funds underRSA: 2^4-1:7 (l) (Submitted by the Kensington Conservation Commis-

sion). Motion by Seth Perry to accept this article, seconded

\3y several o Vote was affirmative.

15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of

Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) to be used for the purposeof providing public disposal facilities for the depositing of

garbage, refuse and putrescible materials, and further, to

authorize the Selectmen in their sole discretion to negotiate

with other towns or with Disposal Companies, to provide such

facilities for the Town for the future, on a basis of a contract

not to exceed ten years in duration at an annual rate, such

amount to be included in the annual Town budget during the term

of such contract. Motion to accept this article by HaroldBodwell III that this article be accepted, seconded by Paul

O'Brien. Vote was affirmative.

16. Bj petition of John W. York and others: To see if the Town willraise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00)to be used for the support of the New Hampshire Seacoast RegionAssociation. Motion ty J. Clark Jacobs that this article beaccepted, seconded by Marcia York. Vote was affirmative.

17. By petition of Ralph C. Barkhouse and others: To see if theTown will authorize that Wild Pasture Road be made a smoothedand graded surface from the existing asphalt on each end andapply a coating of asphalt at a cost of Thirteen ThousandDollars ($13,000.00). Motion that this article be accepted byHerbert Eastman, seconded by Ralph Barkhouse. Motion by CharlesEastman that this article be amended. The amendment, I move toamend that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $6,643«71and that we authorize the use of Town Road Aid Funds on thisHighway in the amount of $6, 53^*29 making the total cost of$13,000.00. Seconded by several. Vote on the amendment wasaffirmative, vote on the amended article was affirmative.

18. By petition of Margaret C. Perry and others: To see if the Townwill vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred andSeventy One Do Liars ($471.00) to assist Rockingham Child andFamily Sei-vices, a private non-profit organization. The amountof this request is based on services rendered to eight (8)residents of the Town of Kensington during the period October1, 1976 tnrough June 30, 1977. inclusive. These residents used$1,170.00 worth of services, nowever, only $471.00 could bebilled according to tneir ability to pay, resulting in a deficitof $699' 00. We therefore request either a match of what theTown residents were billed or tne deficit in totaj., whichever is

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trie lesser amount, in this instance being ^471. 00. These funds

to be used for current operating expenses to enable Rockingham

Child and Family Services to continue providing individual and

family counseling fcr residents of the Town of Kensington

wiiether or not said residents are able to pay. Motion ty Nora

Tuthill that this article be accepted, seconded by Kryrtle

Gourley. Vote was al'finnative.

19. 3y petition of E. Emir.ons Sanborn and others: To see if tne Town

voters of Kensington will vote to accept hSA 55=9-^ to exempt

the Town Clerk from the duties of registering voters as set

forth in RSA: 9-a and 55- 9-b. Ifetion by J. Clark Jacobs to

accept this article, seconded by E. Emmons Sanborn. l^Irs. Jessie

York' moved that this article be tabled, seconded tiy Sara Herron.

Motion to table was affirmative.

20. By petition of Herbert L. Eastman and others: To see if the

Town will vote to f)rohibit the removal of water from ground-

water or surface water sources in the Town of Kensington for

use outside the Town except for emergencies or public safety

purposes. I-iotion try Herbert Eastman that this article be

accepted, seconded try Paul Steeves. Vote was affirmative.

21. By petition of Harold Bodwell, Jr. and others: To see if the

Town will authorize an adjustment in Town Officers* Salaries

by adopting the follbwing schedule:Chairman of the Board of Selectmen $1,000.00; other two monbers

$800.00 each; Treasurer $500.00; To\-Tn Clerk $500.00; Two

Auditors $100.00 each; Moderator $^0.00 per meeting; Supervisors

of the Checklist $3.25 per hour when in attendance for correc-

tion of checklist; $^0.00 eacla when in attendance at TownMeeting, State Primary and Bi-annual elections. Motion to

accept this article by Harold W. Bodwell, Jr., seconded byseveral o Vote was affirmative.

22. By petition of Ann A. Smith and others: To see if the Town willvote to allow George J. Shaw the priviledge of choosing a lotin the Town Cemetery prior to his death. Motion ty HerbertEastman that this article be accepted, seconded by several.Motion ty James Rosencrantz that this article be tabled,seconded by Sara Herron. A show of hands was called for. Yes 35No ^44. Motion by Harold Bodwell, Jr. tnat this article beamended, seconded ty several. The amendent, that one grave sitelot be authorized ty the Selectmen, seconded by several. Voteon the amendment was affirmative. Motion by William Herron totable the amended article, seconded ty Ralph Barkhouse. Voteto table the article was affirmative.

23. By petition of Robert J. Sargent and others: To see if the Townof Kensington will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not toexceed Five Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($5,800.00) to beused to purchase a Body Mounted Automatic Sander for the purposeof safely and economically maintaining the Town roads. Motionto accept this article ty Robert Sargent, seconded by several.Vote was affirmative.

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24. By petition of Joyce G. Eronk and others: To see if the Townwill vote to raise and appropriate the suiti of Three HundredFifty Dollars ($350* OO) for toe seacoast Big Brothers/BigSisters of New Hampshire. Motion by J. Clark Jacobs to acceptthis article, seconded by several. Vote was affirmative.

25. fiy petition of Thomas S. Kady and others: To see if the Townwill vote to authorize the Selectmen of Kensington to acceptthe following roads in the Kensington Farms Development offDrinkwater Rd. : Laurel Lane and Oak Ridge Road. Motion byThomas Kady that this article be accepted, seconded by several.Motion by Charles Eastman to amend this article. The amendment,tne Town of Kensington will accept the roads Laurel Lane and OakRidge Road when Thomas Kady provides the Town with a deed to theroads. Seconded by William Simon. Vote on the amendment wasaffirmative. Vote on tne amended article was affirmative.

26. By petition of Leslie G. Briggs and others: To see if theKensington Citizens oppose tne practice of Construction Workin Progress (G^^/IP) as a device used try Public Service Companyof New Hampshire to pass construction costs on to the consumerin the form of higher electric rates before facilities areproviding service. We urge that a letter be sent to the GeneralCourt requesting tuat legislation be passed prohibiting thispractice. Kotion to table tl)is article by Mark Kimball, secondedby several. Vote to table was affirmative.

27. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following ordinanceas sutanitted by the Selectmen:

No person shall own or operate a place of assembly for anopen air dance in excess of one hundred or more persons withinthe Town of Kensington, unless liscensed to do so by theSelectmen. Owner or Operator shall apply to Selectmen for a

permit at least seven days before the time of assembly. Suchpermit shall be issued with care for the duration of assemblyand shall be revokable for cause. The Town Police protectionmust be provided and services pair by owner or operator.Toilet facilities must be provided; suitable fire protectionshall be designated; adequate parking facilities provided; music,noise and anything which might cause a disturbance to neighborsmust be kept to a minimum. Whoever riolates any of the provi-sions of this act shall be fined not less than $10.00 or morethan $100.00. Motion by Gerald Easson that this article beaccepted, seconded by several. Motion by Nancy I-laririsian toamend the article. The amendment, That the words "or otherfunction" be inserted after the word "dance". Vote on theamendment was negative. Vote on the original article wasaffirmative.

28. To transact any other business that may legally come before thismeeting, i'^oderator Jor.n '//. York adjourned the meeting.

Wil "dam B. GrantTown Clerk

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ASSETS

Cash Balance, December 31 » 1978Federal Revenue Sharing, With InterestAnti-Recesaion Acct,Capital Reserve Fund for Construction of Town

Building from Revenue Sharing FundJoint Highway Construction Acct.—Unexpended

Balance in State TreasuryUnredeemed Taxes: (from tax sale on account of)

Levy of 1977Levy of 1976

Uncollected TaxesLevy of 1978Levy of 1977

Total Assetr

t 183.567,600.21

407.05

18,568.47

261.04

11,554.594,327.89

284,469.89270.00

1 327, 642 ...70

LIABILITIESBills OutstandingUnexpended Balance of SpecieJ. Appro.

Park — $1,040.52Hydrants - 49.35Revised TaxMap — 1,000,00

Soil Map ~ 4,088.00Cemetery— 2,565.931st Appro.Dump —

2nd. Appro.Dump —

792.00

8.592.00Unexpended Revenue Sharing FundsPerformance Guarantee (Bond) DepositsDue School DistrictFiscal Assistance Fund—UnexpendedUnexpended Balance in State Treasury,

State Highway Construction Acct.Capital Reserve Fund for Construction of

Town Building—from Revenue Sharing Fund

Total LiabilitiesExcess of Assets over Liabilities (Surplus

» 3,846.77

18,127.807,600.21593.39

248,331.00407.05

261.04

18,568.47

% 297.735.73

2?tg06>97$ 327.642.70

STATEMENT OF BONDED DEBT.—TOWN OF KENSINGTON—December 31, 1978Fire TruckMaturities

19761977197819791980

5—19^ Outstanding Long Term Debt. $35,000.00

$7,000.007,000.007,000.007,000.007,000,00

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SUMMAEY OF INVENTORYLandBuildingsPublic Utilities—GasPublic Utilities—ElectricBoats (16)

Total Valuation before ExemptionsLess: Elderly Exemptions (25)

Net Valuation

S 957, J?'*.006,828,836.00

37»022.00^5,283.005,800.00

38,23^,315.00121,603.00

88,112,712.00

STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONSTown Officers* SalariesTown Officers' ExpensesElection & RegistrationTown HallPoliceFire DepartmentPlanning & . ZoningDog ExpenseInsuranceCivil DefenseConservation CommissionHealth DepartmentVital StatisticsFirst Appro. -DumpAdd. Appro.-DumpTown Road AidTown Maintenance HighwayStr*et LightingGeneral Ex. of HighwayLibrariesTown PoorOld Age AssistemceMemorial DayParkCare of ParkCemeteriesLegal Expense0Regional AssociationsSocial SecurityLong Term NoteInterest—Long Term NoteInterest—Temporary LoansMosquito ControlExeter Area Youth Group HomeRevising Tax MapSoil MapFire HydrantsN. H. Seacoast Region AssociationWild Pasture RoadRockingham Child & Family Service

8,730.004,000.001,600.00if,000.009,000.006,700.00

500.00300.00

1,600.0050.00100.00

1,505.0010.00

1,500.0020,000.00

320.6920,000.00

550.0011,793.0412,471.001,000.002,000.00

150.00500.00300.00

2,500.00800.00719.40

1,800.007,000.001,453.202,000.00

250.001,800.001,000,004,088.001,000.00

100.0013,000.00

471 .00

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oTATci'li£KT OF APPROPRIATIONS GOnT.

Sander^

$ 5.800.00

Seacoast Big brother-3ig Sister Assoc. 350. '^0

Capital Reserve Fund - Office Building 5,360oQO

Total Town Appropriations 153,671.33County Tax Assessment 23,875.00

Net School Appropriation 372,331.00

TotaL Town, County <i School Appropriations $ 55'+t 877. 33

Less: Estimated Revenues & Credits:

Resident Taxes $ 7,830.00Yield Taxes 16^4-. l'^

Int. on Delinquent Taxes 2,367.00Resident Tax Penalties 77.00Meals 2c Rooms Tax 7,690.00Interest & Dividends Tax 11,99^.00Savings flank Tax 562.00highway Subsidy 6, 6 1^,00Add. Highway Subsidy 3,793.00Conserv. Dist. Fed. Grant 1,888.00Dog Licenses 600.00Bus. Licenses, Permits, Etc. 1,200.00Int. Rec. on Deposits 2,800.00Income from Trust Funds 1,000.00Motor Vehicle Permit Fees 28,000.00Surplus 12,000.00Revenue Sharing Funds 5,860.00

Total Revenues & Credits $9^,^39.1^

Net Town Approp., School Approp. & County Assess. $^60,^38.19Plus War Service Credits 8,300.00Plus Overlay 2,122.00

$^70,860.19

Deduct Total Bus. Profits Tax Disbursement 10,058.00Amount of Property Tax To Be Raised $/4-60,802.19

Tax Rate - $ 5.63 per $100.00

25

TO'/JN CLERK'S REPORTWilliam B. Grant, Town Clerk

AUTO PERMITS

-DR-Received for 1,668 1978 permits

-CR^Paid Town Treasurer

DOG TAX FOR I978

-DR-Received for 7^ male dogeReceived for 2^ female dogeReceived for 28 n/raale dogsReceived for 96 s/female dogsReceived for 3 kennel licensesReceived for fines

Less retained by Town Clerk

Paid Town Treasurer-CR-

Received for filings

Paid Town Treasurer

FILING FEES

-DR-

-CIU

$ 37,i^26.00

$ 37,426.00

$ 417.80144.30100.90341,9036.5040.00

$ 1.085.40114.50970.90f

$ 970.90

21.00

21.00

TREASURER'S REPORTLeslie C. Briggs. Treasurer

Balance January 1, I978:Received from Lydia F. Lambert.

Tax Collector:

$ 7,182.73

Property Taxes 1978Resident TaxResident Tax Penalties

$170,906.605,830.00

25.00 176,761.60

Property Tax 1977InterestCost & FeesYield TaxResident TaxResident Tax Penalties

195.227.712,430.93

174.09317.03

1,120.0080.00 199.349.76

Property Tax 1976Interest & Costs

6.512.21454.26 6,966.47

Property Tax 1975Interest oc Costs

2,102.31490.17 2.592.48

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35.645^.36 90.00

37,426.00970.9021.00 33,417.90

185,000.00

10,293.6911,994.09

562.4510,057.967,692.01

94.51 40,694.71

3,428.91

7,533.93

Property Tax 1974Interest 3c Costs

Received from William B. Grant,

Town Glerk:Auto Permits 1978Dog LicensesFiling Fees

Received from Exeter Banking Company:Short Term Loans

iteceived from N. H. State Treasurer:Hignway Subsidy FundInterest & Dividends3avint;3 Bank Taxbusiness & Profits TaxRoom & Meal TaxForest Fire Reimbursement

Received from Rockingham County Treas.

:

Man Power Adm. , Rockingham/StraffordEmployment & Training Consortium

Received From Kensington Public Library:

Received from Kensington American LegionPost #105:

Bingo Permit Fees 120.00

Received from Herbert L. Eastman,Building Inspector:

Building Permit Fees 934.00

Received from John W. York, PitInspector:

Pit Inspection Fees

Received from Trustee of Trust Funds:

Received from Other Sources

:

Gun PermitsPlanning Board Hearing FeesPlanning Board BookletsReimbursement for Fire Fighting CostsUnused Insurance Policy PremiumsInsurance ReimbursementsDog FinesBond Default Plus InterestTown Hall Rentals

TOTALPaid BI Or^XjER OF SELiCTMEN

Balance December 31, I978

420.00

1,382.33

36.00350.00

2.0036.05

5^3.35101.3753.00

1,39^.8885.00 2,601.65

$673,^76.47$673,292.91

$ 183.56

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FEDERAL REVENUE Sr.ARING ACCOUNT

Balance as of Jan. 1, 1978 (Held in escrow for TownOffice Bldg.) $ 18,568.^7

Interest Received on Deposits 1,1U4.21Funds Received During Year 6,456.00

Balance December 31, 1978 $ 26,168.68

ANTIRECESSION FISCAL ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT

Balance as of January 1, 1978 $ 271.50Interest Received on Deposits 19.55Funds Received During Year II6.OO

Balance December 31, I978 $ 407.05

Leslie C. Briggs, Treasurer

AUDITOR'S REPORT

This is to certify that we have audited the accounts of the TaxCollector, Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, Selectmen, Trustee of theTrust Funds, and Library Treasurer of the Town of Kensington for theyear ending December 31 » 1978 and found them correct.

Robert E. BatchelderE. Emmons Sanborn

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TAX COLLECTOR'S REi'ORT

Lydia F. Lambert

SUI-IMARY OF WARRANTS:-ROPERT]f, RESIDENT AND YIELD TAXES

LEVY OF 1978

DR

Taxes Committed to Collector:Property Taxes $453,169.80Resident Taxes 7,690.00Inventory Fines 650.00Total Warrants $46l,509o80

Yield Taxes 196.97Added Taxes

Property Taxes 227.37Resident Taxes 210.00 437.37 .

Overpayments During Year:

a/c Resident Taxes 10.00 10.00Penalties Collected on Resident Taxes 25.00TOTAL DEBITS $462,179.1^

GR

Remittances to Treasurer:Property Taxes & Inv. Fines $170,906.60Resident Taxes 6,150.00Yield Taxes 196.97Penalties on Resident Taxes

Abatements Made During YearProperty TaxesResident TaxesInventory Fines

Uncollected Taxes - Dec. 31

»

(As Per Collector's List)Property TaxesResident TaxesInventory Fines

TOTAL CREDITS

SIM^IARY OF WARRANTSPROPERTY, RESIDENT AND YIELD TAXES

LEVY OF 1977

DR

Uncollected Taxes - As of Jan. 1, I978:Property Taxes $193,862.53Resident Taxes 1,260.00Yield Taxes 120.06 $195,242.59

Added Taxes:Resident Taxes 70.00 70.00

> 25.00 $177,278.57

170.68230.0030.00

1978430.68

$282,449.9^1,530.00^9.95 $284,469.89

$462,179.14

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Overpayments :

"

$a/c Property Taxes .10

a/c Resident Taxes 33-00 $ 33-10Interest Collected on Delinquent Property Tax 2,365-^9

Costs & Fees 17^.09

Penalties Collected on Resident Taxes 82.00TOTAL DEBITS $ 197 , 96? . 2?

CR

Remittances to Treasurer During Fiscal YearEnded Dec. 31. 1978Property Taxes $192,966.55Resident Tax:es 820.00Yield Taxes 120.06Interest Collected During Year 2,365.91Penalties on Resident Taxes 82.00 $196,528.61

Abatements 14ade During Year:Property Taxes 928.66Resident Taxes - 240.00 1,168.66

Uncollected Taxes - Dec. 31, 197^ ~(As Per Collector's List)Resident Taxes 270.00 270.00

TOTAL CREDITS $197,967.27

SUl^lARY OF WARRAImTS

PROPERTY, RESIDENT AND YIELD TAXESLE^/Y OF 1973

DR

Uncollected Taxes - As of Jan. 1, 1976Property Taxes $ 2^4-7.50 $ 2^7.50

TOTAL DEBITS $ 2^7.50

CRUncollected Taxes - Dec. 31, 1976:

(As per Collector's ListProperty Taxes $ 2^7.50 $ 2^4-7.50

TOTAL CREDITS $ 2^17.50

SUM4ARY OF WARRAl'^TS

PROPERTY, RESIDKvT Ai^D YIELD TAXESLS'/Y OF 1972

DR

Uncollected Taxes - As of Jan. 1, I976:

Property Taxes $ 257. 50 $ 257.50TOTAL DEBITS $ 257.50

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CR

Uncollected Taxes - Dec. 31, 1976:

(As Per Collector's List)

Property Taxes $ 25?. 50 $ 25?. 50TOTAL CRE^,DITS $ 257.50

SIMIARY OF WARRANTSPROPERTY, RioTDEI^T AND YIELD TAXES

LEVY OF 1976

DR

Uncollected Taxes - As of Jan. 1, 1978:

Resident Taxes $ 50.00 $ 5O.OOTOTAL DEBITS $ 50.00

CR

Abatements Made During Year:Resident Taxes $ 50.00 $ 5O.OO

TOTAL GRjiiDITS $ 5O.OO

SUMMARY OF TAX SALES ACCOUNTSFISCAL YEAR E1\DED DECHfflER 3I, I978

DR

Tax Sales on Account of Levies ofPrevious

1977 1976 1975 Years

(a) Balance of UnredeemedTaxes - Jan. 1, 1978 10,866.30 2,107.55 105.57

(b) Taxes Sold to Town DuringCurrent Fiscal Year

Interest Collected After Sale

Redemption Costs

TOTAL DEBITS

CR

Remittances to TreasurerDuring Year

:

Redemptions 1,126.55 6,528.71 2,097.21 95.64Interest & Costs After Sale 45-75 437.76 430.17 >+.36

Deeded to Town During Year 9. 70 10.34 9.93Unredeemed Taxes - Dec. 31,1978 11.554.59 4,327.89

TOTAL CREDITS $12,726.89 $11,304.06 $2.537.72 $159.93

12,,681.,14

20..71 364.86 381.57 47.66

25..04 72.90 43.60 6.70

$12 ,726.89 $11 .304.06 $2 ,5^7.72 $1^^9:3

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UNREDES-\ED TAXES FR3K SALES

Dece-nber 31, 1978

Anspaugh, Charles & VirginiaBanks, Sally I.

Blodgett , JudsonBoyd, Richard <4 SharonBrovm, Bradley & KarenDauphinais, Wm. & BrendaEasson, Gerald & MarieFaljo, Dennis (Norton, David)Frye, RobertHead, NormanKady, Paul & MargaretLowiy, GeraldineMaryea, Herman & MargaretMorgan, RobertO'Brien, Roy & Barbara .

Stackpole, Scott & JanetBoyd, Thomas

$1,1^44.03

664.32194.48 $ 205.34

197.03892.95807.05 855.34

1,037.22 1,127. Oil

360.50543.02 465.15276.51

2,211.49300.23698.57 740.2218.90

790.461.193.^0371.46

$11,554.59 $/+,327.89

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SUMMARY OF PAYMENTS

Town Officers* SalariesTown Officers »s ExpensesElection & RegistrationDog ExpenseTown HallPolicePlanning & ZoningFire DepartmentConservation Conui.

CruiserInsuranceHealth DepartmentDumpSummer MaintenanceWinter MaintenanceTown Road AidStreet LightingGeneral Expense of HighwayLibrariesOld Age AssistanceSummer ProgramBuilding Inspection FeesRecreationTest Pit Inspection FeesCemeteriesLegal ExpensesRegional AssociationsTaxes Bought By TownAbatementar & RefundsSocial SecurityInterestBrewer DeTelopmentSpecial AppropriationsTemporary LoansLong Term NotesState 8e CotmtySchool District

TOWN OFFICERS' SALARIES:Robert E. Batehelder, Auditor's SalaryCharles R« Eastman, Selectman's SalaryWilliam E. Simon, Selectmem's SalaryLeslie C. Briggs, Treasurer's SalaryWilliam B. Grant, Town Clerk's SalaryWilliam B. Grant, Auto Registration FeesLydia F. Lambert, Tax Collector's Salary

TOWN OFFICERS 'S EXPENSESN* H* Assos* of Assessors—DuesYankee Supply—Check Writer InkSherrie Briggs — Delivering Town Reports

7.603.984,832.091,696.^6

323. 9^^

1,585.797,211,29

533.577,958.54

40.002,383.561,802.001,495.00

12,116.004,982.4012,252.25

320.69582.99

8,865.2619,521.122,929.493,177.55

93^.00323.^8430.00

1,316.401,284.55719.40

12,681.142,151.711,310.7^^^,918.43

801.4915,792.73

185.000.007,000.00

23,907.83312,507.04

673,292.91

100.00800.00800.00500.00500.00

1,689.003,214.98

7,603.98

20.001.71

27.00

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Royal Stamp V/orks—Stamp S 3»0^N. H. Municipal Asso.—Dues 223.30Edward H. Quimby—Calculator 155.00Union Flag Co. —Flag 28,00Frank W, Rosencrantz—Expenses 63.06Elwell-Collishaw Agency—Town Officers' Bonds 337.00N. H. Tax Coll. Association—Dues 12.00D/U Co.—Stamp 12.30Grajaite State Stamps—Stamp 9.3^June P. Armstrong—Error Correction 1976 W2 Form 1^.43State Treasurer—Dog License Fees 12^.00Town of Exeter—Mastor Plan Copies 7.00Edward Quimby Co.—Supplies 5.5^Branham Publishing Co.—Auto Ref. Books 16,35Treasurer, State of N. H. —Boat Reports 9.38Charles R. Eastman, Expenses Selectman 25.00William E. Simon, Expenses Selectman 25.00Norman J. Freemem Jr.—Wood 50.00William B. Grant—Expenses Town Clerk 165.77Lydia F. Lambert--Expenses Tax Collector 367*^6Edith E. Holland, Register of Deeds A-8.65

Fox Run Press—Printing 1,^27.55Beatrice Lambert, Bookkeeper—Salary 1,226.25Beatrice Lambert, Bookkeeper—Expenses 131.^8Batchelder Bookstore—Supplies 70.67Leslie C. Briggs, Treasurer—Expenses 30.00Brown 8e Saltmarsh—Supplies 135.61Homestead Press—Supplies 50. 18Exeter Newsletter—Rev. Sharing Adv. 10.00

$^,832.09

ELECTION 8c REGISTRATIONTerrie Steeves—Expenses S 15.88Anna Florence—Ballot Ballott Inspector 22.00Mildred Evans—Gatekeeper 66.70Theresa Morley—Gatekeeper 66.70Christine Schweizer—Ballot Inspector 84,28Violet Daly—Ballot & Tally Clerk & Inspector 86,66Beatrice Lambert—Ballot & Tally Clerk 92.96Edith Keough—Ballot & Tally Clerk 68.58John W. York—Moderator 8O.OOCharles Matthews—Moderator 40.00Priscilla Schweizer—Tally Clerk 3.00American Legion Post /?^105—Rent of Hall 95.00Fox Run Press—Printing 17^.90Harriette Willoughby—Sup. of Check List & Tally Clerk 173.37E. Emmons Sanborn—Sup, of Check List 172.00J, Clark Jacobs—Sup, of Check List 185,63Rockingham County Newspapers—Legal Adv, ^2,00Exeter Newsletter—Legal Adv, 76, 80Ladies Aux. of Fire Department—Dinners 150,00

S 1,696,46

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DOG EXPENSE

Richard I. Sim, Dog V.'arden—Salary, Milage & Ex,

Merrimack Fsurmers, Dog Meal30^.2^19.70

323.9^

TOWN HALL

Raymond Electric Service—PumpKensington Grocery—SuppliesC. M. Dining Inc.—GasConnie Sue Lilly—Cleaning FluidLorraine Hale—CleaningExeter & Hampton i:.lec. Go,—i:.iectricity

New England Telephone—TelephoneElliot-Sargent—FuelFranklin Felch—JanitorW. £• Abuohon Co.—SuppliesR. & C. Simmons—Supplies

366,501.30

28.8431.50

256.7542.24

283.03333.0562.0071.38109.20

« 1,585.79

CRUISER

State of N. H.—Radio Repair $ 39.28Concord General Mutual—Insurance 495.00Dick»a Tire Service—Tires 137.84Dave* 8 Auto Body—Paint 365»00Bradley Brown—Gae 5.00Kensington Grocery—Gas 694.83Red's Texaco Service—Gas 489.85Big Al»8 Auto Parts—Repairs 139.^5Hampton Motor—Repairs 9.6lMotortown — Repairs 7.70

« 2,383.56

POLICE

Bradley Broswn, Police Chief—Salary S 3»332.00Donald Chase, Policeman—Salary 1,471.50William Hale, Deputy Policeman—Salary 138.00Lorraine Hale, Police Matron—Salary 132.00Gerald Easson, Policeman—Salary 1,474.50Gerald Easson, Policeman—Milage l8.57Arthur Wiggin, Sr., Policeman—Salary 182.80Whittier Press—Printing 32.00P. & S. Lumber Co.—Tape 52.50J. Cleirk Jacobs, Justice of the Peace—Warrants l4.50Sanel Auto Parts—Supplies 30.65Big Al's Auto Parts—Flares 9.00Kensington Grocery—Battery 2.40Fox Run Press—Printing 38.00Ben's Uniforms—Uniforms 282.87

s 7,211.29

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PLANNING BOARDExeter News Letter Co. --Legal NoticesMary Gamelin—Expenses

FIRE DEPARTMENTSeaeoast Chief Fire Asso»~Recharging BatteriesInterstate Emergency Unit—DuesNational Fire Protection—DuesGorham Fire Equipment—Air TanksFirehouse Magazine—SubscriptionAlfred I. Felch—SuppliesTreas. State of N. H. —SuppliesInternational Harvester—Repair EngineDodge's Agway—LightTop Notch Glass—GlassConway Associates—SuppliesKensington Grocery—GasNew Eng. Tel. Red Net. S63^.13

Firehouse 181.76Exeter & Hampton Elec. Co.—ElectricityConcord General Mutual—Ins. on TrucksConcord General Mutual—Property Ins.Red's Burner Service—CleaningFlite Line Oil—FuelSeaeoast Fire Equipment—ServicesMarr Radio Corp.—Radio & RepairsHampton Motor—SuppliesSanel Auto Parts—SuppliesBlanchard Associates—ServicesFoss Motors—Repairs & InspectionJames Rosencrantz & Son—RepairsForest Fires: Hubert Schweizer, Jr. S58.O3

Melvin Armstrong 26.39Alfred Felch 30.16Gordon Swift 13*08Glenn Plourde 13.08George Cole 6.5^Sfeth Perry 3.2?Walter Trafton 3.27Robert Sargent 13.08Mark Kimball 6.5^Robert Upton 9.8lKen. Vol. Fire Dept. ^.00Harley Cole 9.8lGary Assad 3.27Norman Head 3.27Paul Kimball 9.81John Sargent 9»8lFrank Felch 6.5^

8 473.5060.07

t 533.57

16.502.00

iS^f.OO

1^.0019.2045.3843.0851.0734.9519.50

1,935.80279.44

815.89254.22

2,267.00219.0089.00

668.714.85

382.009.61

63.1114.0244.0090.45

265.767,958.54

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CONSERVATION COMM.N, H. Association Conservation Comm.—Dues 8 ^.00

INSURANCE

Elwell-Colliahaw Agency—Workmen's Comp. & Comp.General $1,353.00

" " " Inland Marine 69.00" " '» Tractor & Sander 172.00

Concord General Mutual—Property Ins. 208.00

HEALTH DEPARTMENTExeter Area Visiting Nurse Asso.

S1, 802.00

«1, ^95.00

DUMPOriginal Appro.

Midway Excavators—Push Back DumpRalph B. Sargent—GravelRobert Sargent—Truck

Additional AppropriationRalph Nelson—Picking Up GarbageTown of Kingston—Landfill

S 600.00^8.0060.00

"1 708.00

87,280.00^,128.00

$11,W8.00

TOWN MAINTENANCES-SUMMER

John Iftfolla Co.~PatchRalph B. Sargent—GravelRobert Dow, Inc.—BackhoeRobert Sargent—Truck, Tractor 8e SawRobert Sargent—LaborDavid Buchanan^wLaborRichard Welsh—Backhoe

TOWN MAINTENANCE—WINTERMidway Excavators, Inc.—Snow ReaovalEvans Trucking—SandRobert Sargent—Truck & TractorRobert Sargent—LaborDavid Buchanem—LaborW. E. Abuchon Co.—SuppliesR. C. Hazeltine Co.—Equipment RepairsShare Corp.—ChemiccdsGranite State Minerals—Salt

$ 1,801.9016.0077.00

2,609.5091.00237.00150.00

« ^,982.40

« 6,793.50782.50

3,108.00108.50118.85l4.3if

103.168^.50

1,138.90

812,252.25

37

TOWN ROAD AID

Treasurer, State of N. H. 9 320.69

STREET LIGHTINGExeter & Hampton Electric Co. S 582.99

GENERAL EXPENSE OF HIGHWAY—TAR ACCOUNTTrimount Bit. Products—Asphalt Z3t^^7»93Robert Dow, Inc.—Gravel & Sander 2,485.33Richard Welsh—Sander 560.OORobert Sargent—Truck 372.00

88,865.26

LIBRARIESKensington Public Library $ 12,417,00Lucy Blodgett, Salary 2,347.78June Armstrong, Salary 2, 148.54 *

Sara Head, Salary 1,989.93 *

Priscilla Preacott, Salary 394.86 *

Joanne Cole, Salary 223-01 *

$ 19,521.12* Reimbursed to Town by Library Trustees

OLD AGE ASSISTANCETreasurer, State of N. H.

SUMMER PROGRAMTerry Lee CadieuxWendy Elizabeth DrewGwyn A, GeorgeSteven Francis HaleTerry Melanson

BUILDING INSPECTION FEESHerbert Eastman, Building Inspector $ 934.00

$ 2,929.49

s 563..13862,.75594..93585,.66

571.,08

$ 3,177..55

PARKRecreation Gomm.—Supplies S 197.48

CARE OF PARKLorraine Hale—Salary $ 126.00

TEST PIT INSPECTION FEESJohn W. York, Test Pit Inspector $ 430.00

LEGAL EXPENSESPerkins, Holland, Donovon & Beckett $ 1,284.55

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CEMETERIES-Kensington Grocery — Gas $ 56 •'+3

James Rosencrantz & Son—Mower Repairs 126.32Lorraine Hale—Care of Cemetery 1,127.25P. & S, Lumber—Supplies 6,'+0

$ 1,316.^

REGIONAL ASSO.Southern N. H. Regional Planning Coram. % 719.^

TAXES BOUGHT BY TOWNLydia Lambert, Tax Collector $ 12,68l.1^

ABATEMENTS & REFUNDSMilton Mardirosian—Redemption $ 250.00D.A. & B.A. Bailey—Refund & Int. 80.00R. & C. Graves — Refund & Int. 10^.03N. W. & M. Gamelin—Refund & Int. 291.20H. F. & F. Buxton—Refund & Int. 1,223.93A. I. 8c J. Felch —Prop. Tax Rebate 96.87Leonard Jr. & Eva Miller—Vet. Ex. Refund 50.00John & Karen Ashley—Prop. Tax Refund 29.68Helen Garton—Motor Veh. Refund 26.00

SOCIAL SECURITYTreas. State of N. H.

INTERESTExeter Banking Co.—Int. on Long Term Loein

£bceter Banking Co.—-Int. on Temporary Loans

BREWER DEVELOPMENTRichard Welsh—BackhoeRobert Sargent—Truck & TractorRobert Sargent—LaborRila Precast Concrete—ManholeAmoco Steel Corp.—Culvert

801. if9

SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONSExeter Ares Youth Group Home S 1, 800.00Rock. County Child & Family Service 471.00N. H. Seacoast Regional Asso—1977 & 1978 Appro. 265.00N. H. Big-Brother -Big Sister Asso. 350.00R. D. Hazeltine Co.—Sander 5,787.00

s 2,151.71

$ 1,310.74

s 1,089.903,828.53

i 4,918.43

% 160.00144.0011.00

243.45243.04

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Wild Pasture RoadL. Chester Simpson—Gravel 11,620,00

Duquette Trucking —Truck 1,080.00Robert Dow, Inc.—Truck 198. 96Robert Sargent—Labor 35-00Robert Sargent—Truck 1,071.00David Buchanan—Labor 72.00Robert Dow, Inc.—Sand for Tar ^88,65Robert Dow, Inc.—Sand & Truck 6^3.^7Richard Welsh—Truck & Sander 3'fO.OO

S 5, 5^+9.08

HydrantsStrafford County Conservation 3 668.00Cynco Supplies—Supplies 5»39Robert Dow, Inc .-Truck 72.32Ralph B. Sargent—Gravel 60.00Robert Sargent—Truck ^80.00Robert Sargent—Labor 21.00Rock. Feed & Supply—Fence 226.45Wentworth Lumber—Supplies 37»49

S 1,570.65

TEMPORARY LOANSExeter Banking Co. $185,000.00

LONG TERM NOTESExeter Banking Co. $ 7,000.00

STATE & COUNTYWinston H. Lothrop, Treas. —County Tax % 23,875.00Treas. State of N. H. —Bond & Debt. Retirement 32.83

s 23,907.83

SCHOOL DISTRICTKensington School District , Mary Batchelder, Treas.

Balance of 1977 Appro. 3l88, 507.04Kensington School District, Mary Batchelder, Treas.

1978 Appro. 124,000.00

$312,507.04

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KENSINGTON PUBLIC LIBRABYREPORT OF TRUSTEES

Cash on Hand, Cnecking Account I/1/78 $ 4,^l6.20

Receipts:From:

Town of Kensington $12,ii-17.00

Fines Golliected 63-35Friends of tlie Library-

Special Book Account 1,000.00Reimbursement for Lost Books 187.97Gifts 9.23Book Sales 136.20Trust Funds:Moulton $65.^1Tilton 29.71Goodale 59-^9 15^. 6I

$13,965.36 $13,968.36 $18,384.56

Expenses: 1978Books:Town Appropriation $ 1,183.72Friends of the Library 584.52Memorial Funds 146.34Replacements 21.86Gifts 4.85Encyclopedia 395 • 00Magazines 255*22Salaries (including employees'

share Social Security)Lucy G. Blodgett $2,347.78June P. Armstrong 2,148.54Sally J. Head 1,989.93Friscilla Prescott 394.86

67881.11Social Security, Employers'Share 429.81Oil deat 547.72Electric Heat 1,155.71Librai^"- School 6I.OOElectric Lights 333.22Electric iieat Repairs 75*50Postage 39.23Operating Supplies 313.43Dues <^ Convention 135.50Insurance 369.00Cleaning 230.09Calendar listing 5.00Snow Removal 57.00Aesorj Program 38.81

$13,383.64

Balance on .ianJ 12/31/78 $ 5,000.92

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AK:oIr.GTON PUBLIC LIBRARYREPORT OF TRUSTEES

Savings Accouats:

i-iEi-lORIAL i-JND, Exeter Banking Company, Account #1071 6^l 500

Balance on liand I/1/7S $ 245.51l-iemorial Gifts Deposited 35*00Interest 12,93

4; 293.^ $ 293.44Balance on Hand I2/31/7S

ESTxHER B. WARNER FUND, Exeter Banking Company, Account #0^7 827 6OO

Balance on Hand I/1/78 $ 59-12Interest 3.01

Balance on Hand 12/31/78 $ 62.13

According to New Hampshire State Library Law, all fine money shall bespent OB books, and Trust Funds according to designation. Gifts andMemorial Funds are spent as requested,

Respectfully submitted,Doris A. BickfordJoantte B. Cole

KENSINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARYPROPOSED BUDGET - I979

Salaries $7,400.00Books and Magazines 1 ,300.00Electric Lights 400.00Electric Heat 1 ,200.00Oil Heat 750.00Supplies 300.00Insurance (contents <Sc

liability) 150.00Aesop Program 50.00Cleaning 400.00Snow Removal 75.00Dues i Conventions 200.00Social Security (5inployers'

Share) 500.00$12 ,725.00 $12,725.00

Insurance for Social Library Buildingas requested by Social Librarj"- Trustees 300.00

?i3,025.ooRequested from To-,,m of Kensington for 1979 Expenses: $13,025.00

Respectfully subnitted,Doris A. BickfordJoanne b. Cole, TRJSTEES

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1978LIBRAJIIAN'S REPORT

CIRCULATION

Adult Fictioa 1,690Adult Non-Fiction 1,^7'+

Magazines and Ilaps 3^7Reference Assistance 1^5

Juvenile Fiction ^, 155Juvenile Non-Fiction 1.765Juvenile Magazines 193

Total 10,769

The library circulation increased by 706 over the 1977 total. Wehave been pleased to see so many of the town's new residents comimg

to register as borrowers almost before they got settled. The tele-phone at the library is an extension of the town hall telephone so

we get many calls on town business. This year we decided to keep arecord of phone calls and found that we answered the telephone 221

times from people seeking information or wanting to speak to a

specific town official. If it was general information the callersought and we knew the answer, we gave the information and saved a

town official from one more call. Otherwise we gave the name andtelephone number they sought. We are happy to give this service to

the town. This past year for the first time, we kept track of timeswe gave reference assistance and included it in the total circulatioii

if it involved searching out the necessary books and then replacingthem on the stacks. We all enjoy doing reference work but it is timeconsxuning and takes more time than simply checking books in and out.

504- books were added to our book collection in 1978. 210 were pur-chased from the to^^ library budget, the rest were either gifts.Memorial books or from special funds. At their May meeting. TheFriends Group voted to purchase the ^ volume set of Books in Printfor 1978. This is very useful to us when we need to reorder lost orworn out books as well as ordering new books. Besides that theypurchased a set of books on music for the children's room and gave us$500.00 to help update our reference collection. Another $500.00 wasgiven us at the fall meeting so that we could continue the project.This generous donation has enabled us to add some very expensive butuseful books to the collection. We have also started receiving whatwill eventual^ be 19 complete sets of Time/Life Books. So far wehave received the 28 volume Time/ life Library of Art and the 19volume Time/ life Library of Photography. A gift from a genertDuscitizen of the town. We wish to thank all of those who have donatedbooks to the library during the year but to name them individuallywould take up too much space, so a sincere thanks goes to each of you.

Memorial books have been placed in the library in memory of CharlesBickford, S. F. Boysen, Lillian Miller, Grace Trafton, Horace Buxtonand Lois Hall, Other Memorial Books are on order but have not as yetbeen received. The remainder of the Arthur Finnegan Memorial Fundhas been spent.

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The library went through a thorough weeding process during the first

six months of the year 'vith the help of Rachel Sanborn, consultant in

the Southeast District of the State Library system. From her recom-

mendations, many of our new reference books were chosen.

William Thorndike conducted an adult reading group on the ModemAmerican Novel during the spring months.

The Friends have continued to provide us with volunteer to help in

the children's room when the school children are there. The regular

volunteers are Joanne Cole, Leslie Frank, Mari Welch and Sue

Dillenbeck. Those who have acted as substitutes diring 1978 wereKay Webster, Jean Felch and Mary Avery. Ann Smith and Claudia Welch

help out in the children's room one afternoon a week after school

hours and Ann Smith takes charge of book mending for us. In fact the

Friends always come through with special help whenever we ask for it.

Mari Welch is always willing to help in the adult section when things

get too busy. We do appreciate having such dedicated and generous

group of Friends.

A very successful and enthusiastic Summer Reading Program was held

in the children's room this past sunmer. Of those who signed up for

the program, 25 qualified to attend the party at the end of the sum-

mer. Laurie Ann Lane received the prize as the one who tried the

hardest.

A financially successful used book sale was held during the summer.The Friends helped with the sale and we had several children whocame to help, making signs, carrying books and any other tasks to

help.

We wish to thank all of those who have shared their talents, hobbies,and collections with us to provide such an interesting and variedexhibits in the library. Many people ask "What's next?" So far, allof our exhibits have been from the town and I'm sure there is muchtalent we have not discovered. If you have something of interest andhave not been asked, please contact June Armstrong. Don't be shy.

We were all sorry to see Kay Webster leave town, she would haveserved as a Public Library Trustee for 24 years in March.

A recent count of our boriX)wers file shows we have ^6 registeredborrowers. Jfy personal thanks go to the faithful library staff,June Armstrong, Assistant Librarian, Sally Head, Children's Librarianwho last summer got her certificate from UNH for completing thePublic Library Techneques course and Priscilla Prescott who fills inwhenever and wherever needed and acts as substitute.

Thank yous also go to the Brownie Troop under the leadership ofKathie Felch and Linda Buxton who helped plant some of the springbulbs donated hy Stanley Underhill and also gave to the Children'sroom a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The decorations allmade by the Brownies.

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Thank you to both boards of trustees for their help and concern forthe quality of library service in the town. If I've forgotten tothank any who helped us in any way this year, I'm sorry. Please beassured that we are grateful and consider yourself thanked.

Respectfully Submitted,Lucy G. Blodgett, Librarian

ANNUAL REPORT - TO'^^ OF KENSINGTON, N. ri.

TRUST FUNDS I978

Paid to Library Treasurer - Joanne ColeInterest of Library Trust FundsHannah Moulton Fund $ 65.^1Mary A. Tilton Fund 29. 7I

Dr. Walter T. Goodale Fund 59.^9

Paid to Robert Sargent - 8 Yards Loam $ ^0.00Paid to liorraine Hale - Work on Trust

Fund Lots 20.00Paid to Exeter Monument Works - Repair

Broken Gravestones 5^*5^Paid to Town Treasurer, Leslie Briggs -

Reimbursement to Toim of Kensingtonfor care of Trust Fund Lots1977 & 1978 1,382.33

$ 15^.61

1,655-^

$ 1,810.05

Audited by Robert Batchelder I/31/78

Respectfully Submitted,

Edith M. Keough, Trustee

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REPORT Oi- THE C0N3LRVATI0N COl-K^ISSION

DurinF the year I978 the Commission has held regular meetings. We

have investigated the ownership of the Town's scenic roads and _ looked

at scenic and natural areas such as Muddy Pond and Kill Brook in

regards to tneir current and future use. The Commission has been

concerned with any actions in town that might be harrriful in the long

run to such areas as wetlands and aquifers. The Cortmission offers

the following conservation policies for town consideration:

-Open space represents land at its best use.

-Wetlands and aquifers should be protected for normal flow

and quality.

-Forests should be used so as not to degrade them ecolDgically

or asthetically.

During the year Robert Sargent resigned and was replaced ty

Charles Hodges, in December.


H. C. DillenbeckChairman

REPORT OF KENSINGTON MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMISSION

1978

Once again mosquito popiilations were somewhat lower than average-probably due, at least in part, to dry weather. We received no

reports of mosquito-borne disease and very few nuisance complaints.

More and more southern New Hampshire and >1aine towns are doingaway \^th drainage and spraying programs and are svritching to bio-logical control - namely, buying and stocking predacious dragon flylarvae. Public satisfaction with the dragon fly stocking programshas been surprisingly high. Residents vrith mosquito problems thatwould be interested in trying dragon flys should contact theCommission.

One resident with a serious green head fly problem was giTen a

box trap to use as a model so he was able to make several more.

Information on nesting boxes for insectiverous birds such as

tree swallows, purple martins and many others is available on request.


George W. Gavutis, Jr., ChairmanFrank W. RosencrantzSeth Ferry

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PLANNING BOARD REPORT

January 23, 1979

Kensington's population has grown rapidly in the last ten years,

and unaroidably as it grows its problems become more complex. Goodbuilding lots grow scarcer and more expensive. The water supply islimited and is not increasing. The problem of what to do with en-

croaching industry grows ever more insistent if not alarming. Thegrowing complexity of state and federal laws tax the limited timeand energy of our three selectmen, and the schools which are respon-

sible for most of the tax burden grow ever more expensive.

Looking ahead one can only imagine a continuation of thesetrends, leading finally to a suburban-type conniunity with little orHO open space, ugly commercial and industrial sprawl, and a crushingtax burden. We see it happening around us, and we are poorly pre-pared to prevent its happening here.

To anticipate change and to plan for it i» such a way as toprotect the q\iality of life - and the tax rate - as far as possibleit seems appropriate to prepara a town master plan which will guidethe writing of growth-directing oixiinances for the next decade or so.

To be acceptable to voters it must be the work of as large a numberof townspeople as possible - ideally everyone* The Planning Boardhas therefore proposed six study groups and appointed a chairman foreach one as fo Hows

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Industry and economic developanent Paul AverySchools Paula SingerMvmicipal organization and buildings Thomas WelchOpen space and recreation George GavutisFuture character and growth Charles MatthewsWater supply, quality, and control Sandra Gavutis

Each chairman is charged with assembling a study group of con-venient size, constilting with all available talent in and out oftown, coordinating their recoatnendations with the other five groups,and producing a report that STimmarizes their best thinking on howthe town should direct its. growth in the years ahead. Citizensinterested in any of these six groups shouHd feel free to make theirinterests known. The study groups are an effort to place the futureof the town directly in the hands of as many citizens as possible.


Richard F. BrinckerhoffKensington Planning Board

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BUILDING INSt^EGTORS REPORT

1978

The amount of building decreased drastically during the pastyear, especially in residential home building which was undoubtedlydue to excessive interest rates, rediculously high cost of buildingmaterials and shortage of suitable building sites at a fair price.

I4ost builders have been cooperative, especially the derelopersand tradesmen to which I wish to publicly extend my thanks.

I find that some of the language pertaining to the local build-ing regulations need some clarification in order to make them moreenforceable and to that end in view I will endevour to work with thePlanning Board during the year ahead,

I hereby submit the list of Building Permits issued during 1978;10 Houses3 House and Garages (combination)

11 Repair or Remodel Houses7 Storage Buildings1 Trailer (mobile home)^ Earns7 Additions to Houses3 Garages7 Permit Revisions

11 Miscellaneous

6k Total Permits

Total estimated cost of construction $88il-,i|-28.00


Herbert L. EastmanBuilding Inspector

REPORT OF THE KENSINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTT-ENT FOR I978

During I978 the Fire Department responded to fifty eight emergency

calls as follows:

Dump it- Chimney ^Building Fires 5 Mutual Aid (to other towns) 13

Car Fires ^ Investigations 9Brush & Grass 4 Miscellaneous 15

TOTAL 3^During the year the department had training courses given by StateInstructors in various Firemanship courses plus the usual monthlydrills. Also many members attended the fire school this past fallat the County Drill yard in Brentwood.


Hubert H. Schweizer, Jr., Chief

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REPORT OF DISTRICT FOREST FIRE CHIEF AND YOUR FOREST FIRE WARDEN

For more tnan 80 years, a cooperative effort between the State

of New Hampshire and local forest fire authorities has created a

forest fire prevention and suppression program that is recognized as

superior throughout the United States.

Since the first forest fire laws were written in 1895 » the

state and local community governments have worked together to prevent

and combat forest fires.

Today, 2i^9 forest fire wardens and more than 1,800 deputywardens are appointed every three years try the State Forester towork i^th the members of the State Forest Fire staff in this effort.State funds are used to pay one-half the cost of forest fire sup-pression costs incurred by local forest fire organizations, withinpay rates established by the Governor and Council. State fundsMatched by local funds are used to purchase hand tools to suppressforest fires, to train local forest fire crews and in forest fireprevention work.

All outside burning, when the ground is not covered vfith snow,is pendtted only after obtaining a written fire permit from yourlocal Forest Fire Warden. Penalty for b\iming without a permit whenone is required is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000or a jail term of up to one year or both.

REMEMBER, ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES!

1978 Forest Fire Statistics

No. of Fires No. of Acres Burned

State 1,433 ^60District 359 86Towtt k 2

Dennis Thorell Hubert H. Schweizer, Jr.

District Fire Chief Forest Fire Warden

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REPORT OF POLICE CdlKF

Fo Uowing is the report for the year 1978 January 1 to December 31

to the best of ny knowledge.

Accidents investigated total 30

Accidents causing injury 7

Abandoned AutomobilesStolen Automobiles Reported and Recovered 3

Stolen Property Recovered 10

Burglaries Reported or Discovered 15

Attempted Burglaries 3

Fatal AccidentsRapeReports of Loss or I'lissing Items 8

Reports of Missing PersonsUntimely Deaths 1

Messages Delivered 1

Assist to Other Departments 8

Complaints, General 232

Complaints, Domestic 7

Vandalism Reported or Discovered 12

Court Appearances 76Motor Vehicles Stopped for Routine Checks and Warnings 312Telephone Galls Received 517Man Hours Spent on Police Work 1.726Miles Travelled 7,^09

I would like to express my appreciation for the cooperation thepolice department has received from all the citizens of the Town ofKensington; and my thanks to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Depart-ment, State PoUce and police departments from bordering towns, andalso the Board of Selectmen. The Police Department will continue to

do its best to make Kensington a safe town to live and travelthrough. With the continuing help from the citizens of Kensington,I believe we can.


Bradley R. Brown, ChiefDonald ChaseGerald Easson, OfficersLorraine Hale, Matron

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EXETER AREA VISITII^G WJR3'Z AS33CIATI0N, INC.

The Exeter Area Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., is a communityhealth service that provides health care to individuals and families

in their home, in the office, or in clinics. The care may be to

prevent disease, promote, maintain, or restore health or it may beto minimize the effects of illness or disability.

The Association is a non-profit agency governed ty a Board of

Directors. This Board is made up of people who are appointed by the

selectmen in your toi^m. The association is often incorrectlythought to be a department of another health provider such as a

hospital, but is in fact a separate and distinct organization.

Funding for the association comes from Medicare, Medicaid, patientfees, local taxes, and donations. Town appropriations make the ser-

vice available to the town, they do not buy units of service forindividuals

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The services provided are as follows:

HOME HEALTH CARE . Home visits are made on referral from physicians,patients, families, or other agencies. The nurse does treatments,dressings, irrigations, injections, and gives instnictions for care.

She teaches nutrition, special diets, and accident prevention as wellas other aspects of health care. The Physical Therapist establishesand carries out a program to rehabilitate the patient. The HealthAide provides care vmder the supervision of the Registered Nurseand/or the Physical Therapist.

MATERMAL AM) CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM . Visits are made to new or expect-

ant mothers to provide information and instruction in the care of

themselves and their babies. Well Child Clinics are held twice a

month and provide the following services: Physical exams by a local

pediatrician, inanunizations , hearing and vision screening, lead andurine testing, special counseling, family planning and referral whenappropriate. The clinics are for infants and preschool children.

ADULT SCREENING PROGRAM . Clinics are held twice a month for bloodpressure and weight checks, diet and medication counseling and refer-rals. Flu vaccine clinics are held yearly.

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM . Visits to patients with mental and/or emo-

tional problems. Coordination of care between patient, family,

psychiatrist and community.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROGRAM . Visits to patients who have or havehad or are contacts of persons with Tuberculosis for testing and/ormedication and general health supervision. Instruction and/or refer-ral for other communicable diseases.

HQS'l ITAL REFERRAL PROGRAM . An Agency nurse is in a local hospitalfive mornings a week to assist in planning, coordinating, andarranging for care at home so that a patient may move from hospitalto home without any interruption in care.

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VISITS .^ADE TO TrlS TC/^^ 0^ KEN3IiiGT0N . 136 nursing visits and 22

physical therapy visits were made to Kensington redidents in 1978

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8,748 units of service were provided to residents of the service area

between January 1, 1978 and October 31, 1978.

Information may be obtained by calling the Exeter Area Visiting

Nurse office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 772-2931

or write to 17 Prospect Avenue, Exeter, N. H. 03833.

Kensington's Representatives, Board of Directors

Mrs. Barbara Evansi4r. Thomas D. Welch, Jr.

REPORT OF KENSINGTON RECREATION COMI-HTTEE

The siuraner program at the town park was offered again this yearand was very successful. Approximately 70 town childred aged 5-12

participated in the program, which was supervised by Wendy Drew.

Wendy was assisted by 4 teenagers from Kensington: Gwen George,Steven Hale, Terry Cadieux, and Terry Melanson. In addition to pro-viding a summer of fun and learning for younger children, they con-tributed significantly to community improvements through variouswork projects in town. Funds for this program are provided ty aCETA TITLE 111 SPEDY grant.

The Recreation Committee also sponsored swimming lessons fortown children again this year. The Red Cross Program was taught tyLaurie Swift at the Paul Kimball pool and was well attended ty areachildren.

The Committee would like to thank all those who have contributedto the success of this years activities at the park and appeal to allcitizens, young and old, to take pride in their park and help to keepit a great place for townspeople to meet and have fun.

Paula Knapp, Secretary

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ANNUAL REPORT

Of Officers of the School DistrictOf the Town of Kensington, New Hampshire

For the Year Beginning July 1, 1977And Ending July 1, 1978

MODERATORJohn W. York

CLERKTerrie L. Steeves

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSRichard F. Drew

Harold Bodwell IIIPaula Singer

TREASURERMary F. Batchelder

AUDITORRobert E. Batchelder

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SCHOOL DISTRICT WARRAlxiT

3TAT2 OF N3a' H.^I'^ii' SHIRE

To the Inhabitants of the School District in the Town of Ken-

sington, Gount^'^ of Rockingham, State of New Hampshire, qualified to

vote in District affairs:

"iou are nereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said Ken-

sington on Saturday, the tenth day of March, 1979i at 7:00 o'clock

in the afternoon to act upon the follox-jdng articles:

1. To determine and appoint the salaries of the School Board

and Truant Officer and fix the compensation of any otherofficers or agents of the School District.

2. To hear the reports of Agents, Auditors, Committees orOfficers heretofore chosen and pass any vote relativethereto.

3. To see if the School District will vote to raise and ap-

propriate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) to

purchase land consisting of two (2) acres more or less suchland abutting land of the Kensington School District.

^. To see what sura of money the School District will vote toraise and appropriate for the support of schools, for thepayments of salaries for School District officials andagents and for the statutory obligations of the District.

5. To see if the district will vote to authorize the SchoolBoard to make application for, accept, and expend on behalfof the School District, all gifts, advances, grants in aid,

revenue sharing funds or any other funds for educationalpurposes as may now or hereafter be available or forth-coming from the U. S. Government, the State of New Hampshireor any of its municipalities or any other state, local orfederal agency.

6. To choose Agents and/or Committees in relation to any sub-ject embraced by this Warrant.

7. To transact any other business that may legally come beforethis meeting.

Given under our hands at said Kensington this 12th day ofFebruary, 1979.

Richard F. DrewHarold V. Bodwell.IIIPaula SingerSchool Board of Kensington, N. H.

I certiiy tnat on the 12t:; day of February, 1979» I posted a

copy of tne within warrant, attested by the School Board of saidDistrict, at t'.e place of meeting vritiin named and a like attested

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copy at the Kensington Fire Department and the Kensington Grocery

being public places in said District.

Richard F. Drew, ChairpersonKensington School Board

Rockingham, ss.

Personally appeared the said Richard Drew and made oath that the

above certificate by him signed is true.

Before me,

William 3. Grant, Notary Public

SCHOOL DISTRICT WARRA:>IT

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

To the Inhabitants of the School District of the Town of Ken-sington, County of Rockingham, State of New Hampshire, qualified tovote in District affairs:

lou are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said Ken-sington on Tuesday, the thirteenth day of Karch, 1979* from teno'clock in the morning until the closing of the poUs for the annualTown Meeting, to act upon the following articles:

1. To choose a Moderator for the ensuing year.

2. To choose a Clerk for the ensuing year.

3. To choose a Member of the School Board for the ensuing threeyears

.

k. To choose a Treasurer for the ensuing year,

5. To choose an Auditor for the ensuing year.

Given under o\ir hands at said Kensington on this 12th day ofFebruary, 1979.

Richard F. DrewHarold W. Bodwell, HIPaula SingerSchool Board of Kensington, N. H.

A true copy of Warrant - attest:

Richard F. DrewHarold W. Bodwell^ IIIPaula SingerSchool Board of Kensington, N. H.

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RECORD OF T:1E 1978 SCHOOL DISTRICT IQSTING

KEa'SINGTON, N. H. - i'lARCH k, 1973

The Annual School District Meeting was called to order by the

Moderator, Horace Gourley, at 7:07 p.m., who then read the Warrant,

followed by the Salute to the Flag and an appropriate prayer led by

Clark Jacobs.

Article 1. To determine and appoint the salaries of the School

Board and Truant Officer and fix the compensation of any other of-

ficers or agents of the School District.

Herbert Eastman made the motion to raise salaries as follows -

The School Board from Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($220.00) to Three

Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00). School Board Chairman from Three

Hundred Twenty Dollars ($320.00) to Four Hundred Fifty Dollars

($450.00). School Treasurer from Two Hundred Twenty Dollars($220.00) to Three Hundred Dollars ($300cOO). And School Clerk fromThirty Dollars ($30.00) to Fifty Dollars ($50.00). The motion wasseconded by Clerk Jacobs. The vote was in the affirmative.

Article 2 . To hear the reports of Agents, Auditors, Commit-tees or officers heretofore chosen and pass any vote relative there-to.

Townsend Thorndike made the motion to pass over Article 2. The

motion was seconded ty Clark Jacobs. The vote was in the Affirma-tive.

Article 3 » To see what sum of money the School District willvote to raise and appropriate for the support of schools, for thepayments of salaries for School District officials and agents andfor the statutory obligations of the District.

Priscilla Schweizer made the motion to appropriate the sum of

Four Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Forty Five Dollars ($400,445.00)for the School year. Harold Bodwell, III seconded the motion. Thevote was in the affirmative.

Article 4 . To see if the district will vote to authorize theSchool Board to make application for, accept, and expend on behalfof the School District, all gifts, advances, grants in aid, revenuescaring funds or any other funds for educational purposes as may nowor hereafter be available or forthcoming from the U. S. Government,the State of New Hampshire or any of its municipalities or any otherstate, local or federal agency.

Martha Thorndike moved to accept Article 4. Clark Jacobsseconded. Gordon Swift questioned why this Article was needed.I riscilla Scaweizer explained that in the case that there was fund-ings. Dan Durgin also stated the same and that there has not beenany in tne past but could be in the future. The vote was in theaffirmative.

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Article 5 « To choose Agents and/or Committees in relation to

any subject embraced by this Warrant.

Sandy Gavutis moved to appoint a new School Building Committeeand for them to look into buying some adjacent land and committee to

be chosen by the School Board. Townsend Thorndike seconded themotion. Marilyn Svans suggested that the Building Committee workwith other Comm\inity groups like the Selectmen and etc. There wasalso a suggestion of choosing one to two people from various organi-zations and officials to make up the committee. The vote was in theaffirmative.

Article 6 . To transact any other business that may legallycome before this meeting. Clark Jacobs motioned to adjourn themeeting. Townsend Thorndike seconded the motion. The vote was inthe affirmative.

The Moderator, Horace Gourley, declared the School DistrictMeeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

School District ClerkTeriT.e L. Steeves

Results of the Election for Kensington School District Officials onTuesday, March 1^4-, I978. (There were 865 qualified voters, ^0*4. castballots, of which I6 were Absentee)

Moderator 1 Yr,

School Clerk 1 Yr.

Auditor 1 Yr.

John York 58Horace Gourley 22Harry Bodwell 5Thomas Walsh 3Fred Chase 2Karl Singer 2Stephen Smith 2E. Branons Sanborn 2Bucky Miller 1

Paul O'Brien 1

Richard Drew 1

Sue DiTlenbeck 1

Nora Tuthill 1

Frank Jennings 1

William Lannan IL

Priscilla Schweizer 1

Clark Jacobs 1

Terrie L. Steeves 362Arthur Aucoin 1Sandra Gavutis 1

William B. Grant 1

Robert E. Batchelder 348E. Emmons Sanborn 3Joan Kaler 2

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Treasurer 1 Ir. Mary F. Batchelder 352

School Board 3 Yrs. Paula Singer 206Priscilla 3cl:weizer 137Marie H. Eaton 50

John York, Terrie Steeves, Robert Batchelder and Paula Singer, havingbeen declared elected were given the oath of their respective officeby Moderator, Horace Gourley.

Ballots were sealed in the presence of the School Moderator, SchoolClerk and three members of the School Board, signed and turned overto the School Clerk along with the check list to be kept for at leastsixty (60) days, at nine forthy^nine (9=^9) p.m»

Mary F. Batchelder, having been declared elected was given her oathof her respective office by School Clerk, Terrie L, Steeves on I-Iarch

15, 1978.

Terrie L. SteevesSchool District Clerk

SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING

KENSINGTON, N. H.

MAY 18, 1978

The Special School District Meeting was called to order by theSchool Moderator John York, at seven (7) p.m. to act on the follow-ing.

1. To see if the voters of the School District will approve aplan to join a consortiiim of School Districts in the combined Super-visory Unions #14 and #l6, (consisting of Exeter, Brentwood, EastKingston, Kensington, Newfields, Stratham, Fremont, Epping, andNewmarket), for a limited period of ten years, under the terms ofwhich the combined districts will provide and promote a school forspecial education programs and services for the students of thedistricts as the consortium may be willing to accept, the consortiumto provide education as mandated ty the requirements of Federal Law(Public Law 9^-1^2) and New Hampshire Revised Statutes AnnotatedChapter 186A, and to authorize the School Board to accept this planas published in newspapers of general circulation in each of theDistricts, (copies of the plan having been submitted to the votersat this meeting), and to general]^ authorize the School Board to takesuch action and execute such instruments as may be necessary tocarry out the purpose of this Article.

Richard Drew made the motion to adjourn to a later date. JessieYork seconded the motion. The vote was in the affirmative.

Moderator Jolin York declared the meeting closed at 7 = 02 p.m.

Terrie L. SteevesSchool i-^istrict Clerk

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rtEPOhT Oh T.ij. 3CH00L DISTRICT OF K5IJ3INGT0N

Sal. of District OfficersContracted ServicesOth'-ir Zxp. of Dist. Officers

IIJSTRUCTION

Salary of PrincipalSalaries of TeachersSalaries, Sec. & ClericalTextbooksLibrary & Audio VisualTeaching SuppliesContracted ServicesOther Exp. of Instruction

ATTEl^IDANCE SERVICESHEALTHNurse's SalaryContracted ServicesSupp lies

TRAiMSPORTATION

To Public SchoolsFor liandicapped Children

OPEkATION of PLANTJanitor's SalaryJanitor's SuppliesFuelUtilities (Lights, Tel^ , Water)

>iAINTENAl^lCE OF PLANTMaterials for Equip. RepairContracted Services>iaterials for Bldg. RepairMaintenance of Grounds

rlXED CHARGESRetirementFICAInsurance

SCHOOL LUNCH/MILKFederal Monies

STUDENT BODY ACTIVITIESCAPITAL OUTLAY

SitesBuildingsEquipment

DEBT SERVICEPrincipalInterest

OUTGOING TR-i.NSfSR ACCOUNTTuition, PublicSupervisory Union ExpenseS. U. Spec. Ed. ProgramT'uition & Transp. Non-Public

Adopted ProposedExpenditures Gadget Budget

1577-73 1978-79 1979-30

$ 1,020.00 $ 1,630 $ 1,530130.00 169 1833^2.3^ 355 475

3.752.06 4,150 4,40088,470.18 96,068 103,2894,176.52 4,120 4,3301,029.34 707 2151.496. 18 1,332 7176,186.77 6,827 6,599

807.13 1,110 1.3731,170.43 900 1,375

30.00 30 30

1,581.00 1.676 1,79468.00 200 200189.34 265 375

25,830.00 28,528 30,5253.^7.45 3,000 3,000

4,674.80 4,993 5.343770.55 1,000 1,000

2,364.76 2,550 2,3922,375.40 2.945 2,945

75 751,889.84 425 1,100

375 25058.77

1,737.09 1,714 1.7636,143.11 6,668 7,199^.117.55 4,072 4,319

933.55 1,100 1,000100

6,0001,700.001,484.53 947 990

3,200.00 3,200 3,200518.40 404 288

169,751.85 203,966 214,9477,604.00 10,420 9,8781,438.00 1,488 7,7834,650.75 3,036

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TOTAL EXx'L2^DITURES

RECEIPTSBalance (Actual or Estimate)State Aid - SweepstaxesState Aid - Bldg. AidFederal Aid - PL 874Federal Aid - Schoo 1 i4ilk

Earned InterestOther - Local Sources

Total ReceiptsBusiness Profits TaxDistrict Assessment

TOTAL APPROPRIATION VOTED OR TOBE VOTED BY THE DISTRICT

Adopted ProposedExpenditures Budget Budget

1977-78 1978-79

$440,445

1979-80

$ 355,230o2i+ $430,932

19,351.00 19,231 5,0004,405.65 6,859 5,487

940.51 924 9605.578.74

840.53 1,100 1,000186. 506.00

31,308.93 $ 28,114 $ 12,4477,690.00 8,074 8,074

345,817.04 364,257 410,461

$ 376,236.00 $400,445 $430,982

REPORT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURERJuly 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978

Gash on Hand July 1, 1977Received from SelectmenRevenue from State SourcesRevenue from Federal SourcesReceived from all Other Sources

Total ReceiptsTotal Amount available for fiscal yearLess School Board Orders paidBalance on Hand June 30, 1978

July 9, 1978

$353,507.044,405.657,359.78474.95

$ 19,351.00

365,747.42$385,098.42355,512.69

$ 29,585.73

Maiy BatchelderDistrict Treasurer

AUDITORS' CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that we have examined the books, vouchers,bank statements and other financial records of the treasurer of theschool district of Kensington of x-;hich the above is a true summaryfor the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978, and find them correct inall respects.

July 9, 1978 Robert E. BatchelderAuditor

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SUPERINTENDENT'S SALARY 1977-1978

Brentwood $ 1,760.20East Kingston 1,159.60Exeter 18,171.40Kensington 1,274.00Newfields 1,053.00Stratham 2,581.80State's Share 3, 500.00

$29,500.00

TEACHER CONSULTANT'S SALARY 1977-1978

Brentwood $ 1,363.28East Kingston 898.11Exeter 14,073.75Kensington 986.71Newfields 815.55Stratham 1,999.60State's Share , 2, 163.00

$22,300.00

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR'S SALARY 1977-1978

Brentwood $ 1,334.84East Kingston 879.38Exeter 13,780.21Kensington 966.13Newfields 798.54Stratham 1,957.90State's Share 2,163.00

$21,880.00

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SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS

$68,000.00 at 3.6%payable at Exeter Banking Company

June 1 , 1962 $64, 000.00 $1,152.00 $1,152.00Dec. 1 1962 64, 000.00 1,152.00 4,352.00June 1 1963 60, 800.00 1,094.40 1,094.40Dec. 1 , 1963 60, 800.00 1,094.40 4,294.40June 1 1964 57 600.00 1,036.80 4,236.80Dec. 1 , 1964 57 600.00 1,036.80 4,236.80June 1 1965 54, 400.00 979.20 979.20Dec. 1 , 1965 54, 400.00 979.20 4,179.20June 1 1966 51, 200.00 921.60 921.60Dec. 1 , 1966 51, 200.00 921.60 4,121.60June 1 , 1967 48 000.00 864.00 864.00Dec. 1 , 1967 48 000.00 806.40 806.40June 1 1968 44, 800.00 806.40 806.40Dec. 1 1968 44, 800.00 806.40 4,006.40June 1 1969 41, 600.00 748.80 748.80Dec. 1 1969 41, 600.00 748.80 3,948.80June 1 1970 38, 400.00 691.20 691.20Dec. 1 1970 38, 400.00 691.20 3,891.20June 1 1971 35, 200.00 633.60 633.60Dec. 1 1971 35, 200.00 633.60 3,833.60June 1 1972 32, 000.00 576.00 576.00Dec. 1 1972 32, 000.00 576,00 3,776.00June 1 1973 28, 800.00 518.40 518.40Dec. 1 1973 28, 800.00 518.40 3,718.40June 1 1974 25, 600.00 460.80 460.80Dec. 1 1974 25, 600.00 460.80 3,660.80June 1 1975 22, 400.00 403.30 403.30Dec. 1 1975 22, 400.00 403.30 3,603.20June 1 1976 19, 200.00 345.60 345.60Dec. 1 1976 19, 200.00 345.60 3,545.60June 1 1977 16, 000.00 288.00 288.00Dec. 1 1977 16, 000.00 288.00 2,388.00June 1 1978 12, 800.00 230.40 230.40Dec. 1 1978 12, 800.00 230.40 3,430.40June 1 1979 9, 600.00 172.80 172.80Dec. 1 1979 9, 600.00 172.80 3,372.80June 1 1980 6, 400.00 115.20 115.20Dec. 1 1980 6, 400.00 115.20 3,315.20June 1 1981 3, 200.00 57.60 57.60Dec. 1 1981 3. 200.00 57.60 3,257.60

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Kensington Town Report

SCHOOL BOARD REPORT OF EXPENDITURES

July 1, 1977-June 30, 1978

ADMINISTRATION

Salaries of District OfficersPriscilla SchweizerRichard DrewHarold Bodwell, III

Mary BatchelderHorace GourleyTerrie Steeves

Contracted ServicesRobert BatchelderChristine Schweizer

300.00220.00220.00220.0030.0030.00

30.00100.00

$ 1,020.00

130.00

Other Expenses of District OfficersMary BatchelderExeter NewsletterFox Run PressWm, Grant, Town ClerkKensington Fire Dept.NHASP ConferenceNHSBANHSBA ConferenceNH Highway Hotel (Conf.)Seacoast Ed. Sys. Buy. Prog.P. Schweizer (notary fees)

45.0020.4037.209.003.00

28.00135.0022.0014.8423.904.00

342.34

INSTRUCTION

Salary of PrincipalSalaries of TeachersSubstitute TeachersSecretarialPaid Aide & Tutor

TextbooksBarnell Loft Ltd.

Houghton MifflinMcGraw HillWilliam Morrow & Co.

Scott, Foresman

3,752.0680,800.184,580.004,176.523,090.00

162.17118.0328.7764.64

655.73

$ 96,398.76

$ 1,029.34

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Library & Audio VisualAmerican Guidance Assoc.Borg WarnerChildren's PressCurriculum InnovationsE. Kingston Elem.Educational ActivitiesEnc. Brittanica Educ. Corp,

ERS Spec. SalesIDEAInstructor Curr. Mat.

Kimbo EducationalNational GeographicScholastic Book Serv.

93.41479.80289.9052.5051.7572.0166.10

147.7315.0016.2023.00

157.5031.28

$ 1,496.18

Teaching SuppliesAddison-WesleyAmerican Dental Assoc.Barnell Loft LTD.

Borg Warner Educ. SystemsChildcraft Educ. Corp.

Creative Teach. Assoc.Communication Skill Build.Develop. Learn. Mat.A. B. DickEconomy CompanyExeter School DistrictJ. L. Hammett Co.

Houghton MifflinHovey's A.V.

Imperial Badge Co.

Imperial Int. Learn.Instructor Curr. Mat.Kensington Elem. SchoolLaidlaw Bros.

Learning ConceptsJ. B. LippincottLitton Ed. Pub. Co.

MaincoMcGraw HillModern Curr. PressN. E. School SupplyNH Facilitator CenterNoble & NobleNorthern Supply Co.

Opportunity for Learn.Psychological Corp.Scholastic Book Serv.Scholastic MagazinesSchool Service FundScience Research Assoc.Scott, ForesmanStandard Dup. SalesThings From Bell

194.1120.0036.0723.97

223.4341.16

118.50188.9951.9058.38

175.26340.99121.0240.509.69

96.885.00

13.77254.1642.7586.5721.77

564.9259.4162.20

431.0410.3567.18

140.5738.56

160.9626.0033.0028.9573.10

1,899.97179.64246.05

$ 6,186.77

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Other Expenses of EducationExeter School DistrictJudy FridayPaulette GagnonCarol GravesJulie HadekaKensington Elera. SchoolMary KnightlyPetty CashSusan RyanFrank ScalaSquamscott PressTimberlane Trans. Co.

16.9532.5016.5028.0016.00

100.0016.00

396.1516.0018.0013.73

500.60$ 1,170.43

ATTENDANCE OFFICERArthur Wiggin 30.00 30.00

HEALTH SERVICESAmerican Nat. Red CrossSchool Health Supply Co,

George Storm, M.D.Stratham School Dist.

27.6562.1968.00

100.00257.84

TRANSPORTATIONNancy ColeD's Taxi ServiceMarshall's Trans. Co,

Timberlane Trans.

2,144.251,343.207,749.00

18,081.00$ 29,317.45

OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANTJanitor's SalaryJanitor's Supplies

Central Paper ProductsOcean & Forest

268.04502.51

$ 4,674.80

770.55

FuelElliott-Sargent

UtilitiesExeter & Hampton Elec,New England Tel.

MAINTENANCE OF PLANTContracted ServicesA-One Lock ServiceEasson & EassonElliott-SargentRobert GravesI.B.M. Corp.Harold S . Inman

$ 2,364.76

1,929.92445.48

$ 2,375.40

35.00213.00202.80593.0060.0020.00

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David LambertEd. McLaughlinN. E. Audio VisualSargent'sStandard Dup. Sales3-T Construction Co.

Top Notch GlassVillage LocksmithArthur Wiggin, Sr.

Other ExpensesSherwin Williams

FIXED CHARGESTeachers Retirement

N. H. Retirement SystemF. I. C. A.

Stratham School DistrictTreasurer, State of NHTreasurer, State of NH,OASI Fund

InsuranceCharles R. EastmanNH Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Special Milk ProgramFederal Monies, School Milk Prog.

CAPITAL OUTLAYBuildings

Jones Boys InsulationEquipmentAdirondack DirectH.B. Educational SystemsHovey's Audio VisualR. W. Johnson Co.

MaincoN. E. School SupplyP & S Lumber

DEBT SERVICEPrincipal of Debt

Exeter Banking Co.

Interest of DebtExeter Banking Co.

OUTGOING TRANSFER ACCOUNTSTuition Public Schools

School District of ExeterSupervisory Union #16S.U. #16, Rockingham School

159.1741.95

113.197.00

82.05195.00105.4327.2535.00

92.006,032.91

18.20

2,483.701,633.85

$168,551.85600.00600.00

$ 1,889.84

$ 58.77

$ 1,737.09

$ 6,143.11

$ 4,117.55

$ 933.55

$ 1,700.00

193.9365.80

229.85477.95260.75222.3033.95

$ 1,484.53

$ 3,200.00

$ 518.40

Nurse's Salary$169,751.85$ 1,581.00

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Supervisory Union Expenses $ 7,604.00Other In-State Expenditures

School District of Exeter $ 1,A88.00Expenditures Non-Public Schools

TuitionGreat Bay School $ 1,675.00Richie McFarland School 1.400.00 $ 3,075.00

TransportationNancy Cole $ 555.75Exeter School District 1,020.00

TOTAL: $355, 230. 24

KENSINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTEACHERS' SALARIES 1977-78

Mr. Frank Scala $ 13,700.00

Mrs. Judith Friday 10,950.00

Mrs. Carol Graves 7,023.00

Mrs. Julia Hadeka 6,918.00

Miss Mary Knightly 9,982.00

Mrs. Pamela Raley 1,717.00

Miss Susan Ryan 8,329.00

Mrs. Ruth Sargent 10,984.00

Miss Elizabeth Snoddy 1,754.00

Miss Sarah Sprout 8,329.00

Mrs. Sally Wool.

2,197.00

$ 1,575.75

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Kensington School District Report

All children have an equal right to profit fully from a

broadly based school program. In the struggle to bring togetherthe staff J resources and the curriculum to serve all learners the

hard fact faces us all - and that is that education is costingmorel Like everything else the school is not immune to the everincreasing cost of living.

For a good many years I have given my time, efforts and lead-

ership responsibilities to preparing young people for their world.I have constantly strived for the improvement of educationalopportunities for the young. I feel I have tried to consider com-munity concerns. I am aware of the burdened taxpayer but alsoconcerned that we continue to offer a quality education. This is

essential if our students are to compete in college and in the job

market. I have sensitivity to the needs of the staff to do the

important job of "teaching". I have realized patience is requiredin bringing about needed change. I try to keep aware of the

decisions of the courts as they effect the schools. Indeed therole of the Superintendent has become much more complexed in recentyears.

The citizens may be interested in our Vocational Center projectwhich will effect the AREA agreement in that students may attend anyvocational program offering at no additional cost other than the

regular AREA High School Tuition. The site was cleared and footingsand foundation are in place. Structural steel is expected to bedelivered by the time you read this, and masonry work on exteriorwalls will start this Spring. By fall of 1979 the building shouldbe enclosed and interior work will proceed, along with installationof equipment. The project completion date is March 1980, and courseswill be in effect for September 1980. Much work is already under-way on the curriculum of the schools, and it will be carefullyplanned by using student interest surveys as an important planningtool. Students in the programs will spend approximately 2% hoursper day in the vocational section and the balance of time in theregular academic areas of the high school.

The Principal of the school has written a brief report whichI would like to quote here:

"The new year began with teachers looking forward to newchallenges and an eagerness to serve the children of Kensington.Staff changes included losing Carol Graves as Reading Co-ordinatorbeing replaced by Phylis LoConte. Marcia Hodsdon was also replacedby Mary Lower as the part time teacher in the primary unit.Paulette Gagnon, UNH intern program, completed a successful firstyear and was replaced by Barbara Tryson. Physical education andArt are presently experiencing the new vitality of Patricia Aicheleand Nancy Taylor respectively. All of these changes have not hadadverse effects on the curriculum. They have, however, given new

energy and direction to the programs.

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Besides staff changes, there has been the addition of the

Scott, Foresman Math levels which the teachers feel is an effective,exciting program.

The support services of Pam Biggs, Title I tutor.

Donna Goodspeed, Speech Therapist and Sue Kaplan, OccupationalTherapist have had immense aid in benefiting the students of

Kensington.

We are looking forward to renewed progress and a successfuleducation for all the children of Kensington."

One other area I should like to mention briefly and that is

on the so-called Competency Tests which have come into wide usethroughout the country in recent years. Currently we are givingAchievement Tests at grade 2, 4, 6, and 8. This compares a student'sscores to scores achieved by a nationwide sampling of students.Scores are given in relation to National norms.

Recently we gave a competency tests to grade five. These testsare designed especially for use in our school system and measurehow well a student does on a particular skill on knowledge in a

subject area which is included in our guide of items to be taught.These can be very valuable. The State is requiring we give somesort of competency test at least three times before graduation. Weexpect to comply with this. Used properly the results can be a

powerful tool in educational planning.

In conclusion I trust we can continue to all work together to

provide a quality education at a reasonable price for the youth ofthis community.

Frederick B. KingSuperintendent of Schools

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Report of the Business Adtiinistrator

A major change will occur in the coming year in the way we

construct our budget and account for our funds. The coding system

and the classification of revenues and expenditures that has become

familiar to many of us will be dropped and a completely new chart of

financial accounts and code numbers will be employed.

This change has occurred as a result of a federal effort to

bring about uniformity across the country in school financial ac-

counting and reporting. Currently there is little consistency in

this area. Consequently, financial information provided at the fed-

eral and state level is often of questionable accuracy and compar-

ability.

The National Center for Education statistics is currently en-

gaged in re-writing the federal manual for school accounting. A

consulting firm from Atlanta, Georgia, was selected to accomplish theactual re-draft. As part of the effort, a sixteen member NationalReview Committee was formed to study the development of the draft and.

make recommendations and changes » I feel most fortunate to have beenselected to sei^e on that committee. It continues to be a veryworthwhile experience.

The nature of information used to make decisions in educationhas undergone an important shift. In the past, the chart of accountswas designed to demonstrate responsibility for public funds in termsof resource inputs rather than outcomes or results. With an in-creasing demand for information about outcomes, techniques must bemodified to be responsive to these new demands.

Methods of financial accounting and reporting long in use arenow being altered to meet the information needs of governmentagencies, school officials, and the general publico These needs havegrown out of a concern for the rising cost of education, the pro-liferation of legislation that has been enacted in recent years man-dating numerous changes in program offerings and the need for clearand detailed information to assist in the planning and decision mak-ing that follows.

The three or four digit budget code in use for many years andused for the final time in the budget printed elsewhere in this bookwill be replaced with a new multi-digit code which, rather than be-ing just an account number, is an identification of each financialtransaction. This system will permit closer analysis of financialdata and provide management with better financial information onwhich to base decisions.

Change is never totally comfortable especially when that changeis away from something as familiar as our present account codes. But1 believe that this is far from being "change for change sake." Itwill lead to better financial information for management and thegeneral public.

Daniel C . lAjr{;;in

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NSW HAi'-'II'S.iIRE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

OFFICE OF COHMISSJOIJER - CONCORD

Supervisory Union #16

1979-80 3UPUW^S3RY U IJ^I. BUDGET

ReceiptsCash on Hand as of June 30, 1979 ^ 12,287.00

State Support /4-0,802. 00

reder.1 Funds 195,^23.00

Other Receipts (Exclusive of District Share) 52,300,00

Total Receipts (Exclusive of District Share) 300,812,00

ExpendituresAdministration

SalariesSupervisory Union Officers 150, 00

Adminstrative and Supervisory 116,120,00

Clerical and Technical 61,681.00

Travel 5, 060.00

Other Expenses 18,920,00

InstructionSalaries 246,698,00TravelOther Expenses 50,6l8oOO

Health ServicesSalaries 1 , 600. 00

TravelOther Expenses 100. 00

Operation of plant 7,175.00Maintenance of Plant 680.00Fixed Charges 65,219.00Capital Outlay 5,105.00Contingency Fund 700. 00

Special Programs (Identify)Total Expenditures 579,826.00Less Estimated Receipts (from above) 300,812.00Amount to be shared ty districts $ 279,014.00

Distribution of $279,014.00 to be raised by districts

1976 Valua- 1977 Corn-

Equalized tion 1978 Pupil bined DistrictDistrict Valuation Percent Pupils Percent Percent Sharecrentwood 20,664,169 8.40 174.7 4.61 6. 51 18,164E. Kingston 14,132,138 5'75 129.7 3-^2 4.58 12,779Exeter 145,508,416 59.16 3022.4 79.67 69.42 193.692Kensington 21,835,720 8.88 143.3 3.78 6.33 17,661.\'ewfieMs 13,6o6,06l 5-53 82.5 2. 17 3.85 10,7^2Stratham 30,195,357 12.28 241.0 6.35 9.31 23,976

TOTAL $ 245,941,861 100.00 3793.6 100.00 100.00 279,014

December 1, I978 James PlourdeChairman, Supervisory Union Board

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Students Conduct 3us; Regulations

1. A pupil shall enter the bus, sit do\im, and remain seated until

the bus stops at his destination. The driver may assign definiteseats to students if it is felt necessary.

2. A pupil shall enter and leave the bus by the front door, exceptin an emergency. Pupils may not reboard the bus if they leave.

There will be no stops to procure food, mail, etc.

3. There shall be no smoking on the bus.

k. Any pupil whose conduct endangers the physical or moral safety of

the others may lose his privilege of riding on the bus. This in-

cludes throwing anything on the bus or through the window, andkeeping aisles free from boots, lunch boxes, and other objects.Fighting and fooling on the bus will not be tolerated.

5. Pupils who must cross the road after leaving the bus should crossin front of the bus and on signal of the driver.

6. Pupils at home must be ready to take the bus when it arrives.

Drivers will not ordinarily wait for pupils who are not ready.

7* The bus driver should report the names of students who violatebus regulations to the Principal concerned. Bus driver, however,should disembark the student at his regular stop. A student re-

ported for a violation is subject to suspension from the bus and/or school at the discretion of the school Principal.A, Depending on the situation, the Principal and/or Assistant

Principal may:

(1) Discuss the incident with the student and warn him of theconsequences of any further offenses.

(2) Phone and/or write the parents of the student, informingthem of the incident and possible future loss of busprivileges.

(3) Remove the student from the bus for a period up to fivedays and inform the student's parents by letter (copy to

Superintendent of Schools and notification of SchoolBoard by phone).: Suspension, however, shall not beginuntil the next school day following the day of notifica-tion of suspension is sent to the pupil's parent or legalguardian.

(k) The parent or guardian of a pupil who has been denied theright to ride a school bus for disciplinary reasons mayappeal within ten days of suspension to the authority thatsuspended the pupil ' s right

.

(5) Until the appeal is heard or, if the suspension of thestudent's right to ride the school bus is upheld, it shallbe the parent's or guardian's responsibility to providetransportation to and from school for that pupil for theperiod of suspension.

E, li a student becomes involved in another bus offense afterhaving been once remo^^ed from the bus, the Principal and/orAssistant Principal m^y remove the student for a period up to

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twenty school days. Any suspension which lasts beyond twentyschool days must be approved by the School Board.

G. Any subsequent offenses by a student will result in hisprompt removal from the bus and referral of the matter to theSuperintendent of Schools and/or School Board with the ex-

pectation that bus privileges may be lost for the remainderof the school year.

8. Only those children eligible to ride school buses are to do so,

and they are to ride only on their assigned busses.

9. There shall be no exceptions for school cliildren ineligible fortransportation unless a doctor's statement shows medical need fortransportation.

Rules - Adopted 1/9/75 School Board, Kensington School DistrictKensington, N. H.

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SUPERVISORY UNION l6 SCHOOL CALENDAR 1979- 19S0

M W TH W TH

SEPTEMBER

18

X X 5 6 7

10 11 12 13 1^

17 18 19 20 21

24 23 26 27 28

OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5X X 10 11 12-

20 15 16 17 18 19

22 23 Zk 25 26

29 30 31

1«0VE1^jBER 1 2

5 6 7 8 9X 13 14 15 16

19 19 20 21 X X

26 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER 3^56710 11 12 13 14

15 17 18 19 20 21

X X X X XX

JANUARY X 2 3 47 8 9 10 11

22 14 15 16 17 18

21 22 23 24 2528 29 30 31

September through January - 9^ Days February through June - 86 Days

FEBRUARY 1

4 cJ 6 7 8

16 11 12 13 14 15

18 19 20 21 22X X X X X

MARCH 3 4 5 6 7

10 11 12 13 14

21 17 18 19 20 21

24 25 26 27 28

31

APRIL 1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11

19 14 15 16 17 18

21 22 23 24 25X X X

MY X X

5 6 7 8 9

19 12 13 14 15 16

19 20 21 22 23

26 27 28 29 X

JUNE 2 3 4 5 6

9 10 11 12 13

11 16* 17* 18* 19* 20'

Sep. 3 Labor DaySep. 4 OrientationOct. 8-9 Workshops - Staff Dev.Oct. 12* Teachers' Convention (if held)Nov. 12 Veterans' Day

DAYS OUT

Nov. 22-23 ThanksgivingRecess (Nov. 22 Thanks-giving Day)

Dec. 24-Jan. 1 Xmas VacationFeb. 25-29 Winter VacationApr. 28-May 2 Spring Vac.

*June 16 - Last day of school if Teachers' Convention held - otherwiseJune 13. June 17, 18, 19. 20 - Hold as make-up days for cancelledschool days because of storms or emergencies if school on June I6.

Otherwise hold June I6, 17, 18.

183 - 180 Days Required Attendance for Instructional Purposes.

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INFORI-IATION FOil KtiNSINGTON RESIDENTS

LICii^SING OF DOGS

Each owner of a dog 3 months old or over must register the dog

with the Town Clerk before May 1st. Each dog; over 3 months must

have received a "rabies vaccination" certificate of vaccination to

be presented to the Town Clerk at time of licensing. Each dog must

wear a collar around its neck; attached to said collar a metal tag

distinctly marked with its register number.

License fees are as follows: Male dog - $6.00, Female dog -

$6.50, Spayed female dog - $3.50, Neutered male dog - $3-50.

Penalties - $1.00 per month after May 1st.

NEW HULLS & REGULATIONS FOR WASTE On REFUSE DISPOSAL

1. There will be a house to house pickup every Wednesday of eachweek.

2. Waste must be contained in plastic bogs or trash containers,not to exceed a capacity of 30 gallons.

3. Solid waste must be placed at end of driveway 7 A.M.k. Weight of any container not to exceed 100 pounds.5. No brush or stumps will be picked up and no 55 gs^llon drums are

to be used.6. The "White Goods" so called, consisting of refrigerators, stoves,

washing machines and dryers will be picked up starting the FirstTuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November.

7. Providing leaves are to be disposed of along with solid waste,the limit for each week will be four 30 gallon trash containersor 8 plastic bags.

8. There will be a container placed at the Elementary School forthe use of the School, Fire House, Library, Town Hall, Churchand American Legion,

JUNK CAR REGULATIONS

A recent New Hampshire Statute requires anyone with two or moreunregistered or old cars no longer intended or in condition forlegal use on highways or used auto parts equal in bulk to two vehiclesmust obtain a license or be subject to a $10.00 a day fine and a man-datory injunction to end the violation ty the selectmen or citycouncil. New and used car dealers registered as such are not con-sidered auto junk dealers but must remove any junk cars from theirpremises within I60 days.

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