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The speaker said some trustees and finance staff are spending substantial time administering many small accounts and suggested the town should review whether to change how new funds are established or managed. \"There are quite a few trust funds that have been set up, individual trust funds for people, for cemetery plot maintenance,\" the official said. The speaker said Lee (a staff member) is on vacation and that Theresa has a good handle and could be ready to meet with the board when Lee returns to advise on options.

The board indicated it will take the item up at a future meeting and directed staff to return with more information on the trust funds and possible administrative changes.

Ending: No decision was made at this meeting; staff will provide a recommendation once the relevant personnel are available to review the accounts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Swanzey Select Board: March 26th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Selectmen discussed numerous small perpetual‑care trust funds established to maintain cemetery plots, noted the administrative burden, and said staff will return with a proposal for how to manage or consolidate the accounts.","taxTitle","West Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire","taxId",75717,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263725,"West Swanzey resident urges state to restore reflective signs after repeated crashes at Tenths Crossing Road",318,129000,447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3102610-afa8b48a12f91b18492d47ba047b1832&start=129&end=447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3102610-afa8b48a12f91b18492d47ba047b1832/thumbnail_129000.jpg","/articles/6263725/West-Swanzey/Cheshire-County/New-Hampshire/West-Swanzey-resident-urges-state-to-restore-reflective-signs-after-repeated-crashes-at-Tenths-Crossing-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263725-212ece4b6fa0c8e55f4b6c0c7257f20e/orig.mp4?Expires=1777149971&Signature=ozqvEwo6vyU47JgpFSWvemBAqFgSUmLZNFJPPb85VxlQ7eKtOPyzioEHqrYfUNdtlkvMZOkN~F-U~Zppn4iW~YwXPKJLN3VS6Qvg0OpL2fSQ3pojQkHpnu35x-jsnJXeg3cEUezCaUyjjRdONErwawTtzDojyphQ3QKd9GENWyOj6eurJMEIH08FSB-ilUG5zAwBho3blIjmvbz74LJVG1-ad83NSNX1Lt9THVy~ZvGpMod~Mpk4Z6m6TSXymaA2Eo-SU~hfil8z8UvPYCqyvu70JL~ucPY~qzgBIz7EM1BBkCEFHGwajto0Ngbie6M6IfZ44PxvzhNxqxtAyJMvTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jane Kennedy, a West Swanzey resident who said she lives at \"2 Tenths Crossing Road,\" addressed the selectmen during public comment about repeated crashes at the T intersection where her property borders Matthews Road. \"This is the fourth time in 30 years,\" Kennedy said, and she said the crashes are typically at night and often involve impaired or inattentive drivers.

Kennedy said there \"used to be an island there\" and that the state removed it; she reported talking with Alex Gurney and said she had asked the state for reflective directional signs. She said she had sought an estimate from a landscape contractor for barriers that might prevent a car from driving through the fence, but that she would prefer the state install a reflective chevron-style sign at the T intersection.

Town officials said the DPW director, Joe DeRusso, is aware and that town crew plans to discuss reflective signage and new striping when crosswalk lights are installed on Matthews Road this summer. Another participant (identified in the transcript as \"Mark\") offered, if necessary, to buy signs for the location.

Ending: Staff said they will follow up with the district office and DPW and that crosswalk/striping work later this summer may address some visibility issues; Kennedy said she would consider temporary private measures until the state responds.","A West Swanzey resident described four separate crashes that have taken down her fence over 30 years and urged town and state officials to reinstall reflective chevrons or an island at the T intersection of Matthews Road and Tenths Crossing Road.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263730,"Selectmen direct planning staff to maintain in‑office coverage during town hall hours starting May 1, 2025",144,4024000,4168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3102610-afa8b48a12f91b18492d47ba047b1832&start=4024&end=4168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3102610-afa8b48a12f91b18492d47ba047b1832/thumbnail_4024000.jpg","/articles/6263730/West-Swanzey/Cheshire-County/New-Hampshire/Selectmen-direct-planning-staff-to-maintain-inoffice-coverage-during-town-hall-hours-starting-May-1-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263730-91443fe9d8a4d06e7306486495b51d69/orig.mp4?Expires=1777149971&Signature=nZBxIJ-HYs4A3M~6Pw9u8bX-cvd8rv0i-rA2QjqUnLCdwIuw6Qiq5LwpHCn9khPXujPxMpuhZY-9~sOFTN4fSI2FLqSTyBc0kls-fNx3xGtowVQxCAff0jZcGNKvMxuPGsX0O14XmcgfK7W3-PKkUU1L3QQ5L30ZsTt6LeDIEV7RvBT7z5b3oEpCRFKPMqEeg3926h5XW3D24CZ6jjtr7sHvIJQmB8yfKPu4R5UmgAB38UWAzOxkxyGWaR~UGPBxVOFOYSYGnHYk6mG8xSXSy5tUBH7IruK~o4N3cIaBI3umcGCMSsgggwTWQW0p74fWr7riJKil3tnMBq2WoquQxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Selectmen issued a directive requiring the planning office, town planner and assistant town planner to be present in the office Monday through Friday during town hall hours beginning May 1, 2025. The change was presented by a board official as a step to improve coverage for residents who come to the reception window.

The directive text read in part: \"starting 05/01/2025 that the planning office, town planner, and assistant town planner will be in the office Monday through Friday during town hall hours. The only exception ... is where there was an agreement at the time of hire that an employee could work remotely.\" The speaker added that the assistant town planner will report to and be supervised by the town planner and that employees will sign an acknowledgment of the change.

Staff described an accompanying operational change: once a security door is installed the office will move to an appointment-based system and the reception window will screen walk-ins and coordinate meetings. The selectmen said department heads' mailboxes will move to the tax collector's office to streamline staff access.

Ending: Board members acknowledged that the change may create initial hiccups but said the measure should improve predictable public access and help protect staff from unannounced visitors.","The board issued a directive that the town planner, assistant town planner and planning office staff will be present at town hall during town-hall hours starting May 1, 2025; the assistant town planner will report to the town planner and an appointment-based system tied to a security door will be implemented.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263735,"Selectmen approve $316.80 repair for town vehicle from police",111,3855000,3966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3102610-afa8b48a12f91b18492d47ba047b1832&start=3855&end=3966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3102610-afa8b48a12f91b18492d47ba047b1832/thumbnail_3855000.jpg","/articles/6263735/West-Swanzey/Cheshire-County/New-Hampshire/Selectmen-approve-31680-repair-for-town-vehicle-from-police","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263735-c486482accb855a024bd078a69013214/orig.mp4?Expires=1777149971&Signature=jLmFUUuZVFVrRIqdDZOHiyLM8xHmh6jjx-~dQHCsat3nh~6KoIZ1~~39AUcoRviBe1ZcnHiElflECJftUp0GZX7GR9pZ9kEGHqxacPM3tD3JR4dTImqAz7bkESUqjOYBHD6hC20ylZslDM89VyREuuZyy3e5XGckMlb0mR2GNUo0oDcUPBybNLP0AqgOOwv83iB4fzLNjFPXGeXHvPfLGZwHnbIOySldatMyXF~4LHqsJRyQhZM-Sk7pJt6pYfiIhgW1NOtSDXnVCKYP-NG4JrWc8FZfMxJZu4zAkcMbJ9-aTtKB0mFzD6AQbV9eo2AD55V2X7Jtlk3ZWzatxir2kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Selectmen approved a $316.80 repair to a town vehicle that had been transferred from the police department, after a brief discussion about recurring maintenance costs for the vehicle.

An official presented the request, saying the work was for a right-front wheel bearing and noting prior repair expenses for town trucks. \"The request is for $316.80,\" the presenter said. The presenter also said the vehicle has had high mileage and that tires and additional maintenance may be needed later.

Board members acknowledged the vehicle has been used heavily since transfer from the police department and approved the repair. When asked for a vote the chair said, \"All in favor? Aye,\" and the motion carried.

Ending: Selectmen noted future maintenance (tires) may be required and said they would review further requests as they arise.","The Board approved $316.80 to repair the right-front wheel bearing on a vehicle transferred from the police department; the board characterized the request as likely the last immediate repair before tires are needed.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263740,"Transfer-station manager reports plastics pilot, higher diversion rate and plans for new equipment",2802,532000,3334000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3102610-afa8b48a12f91b18492d47ba047b1832&start=532&end=3334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3102610-afa8b48a12f91b18492d47ba047b1832/thumbnail_532000.jpg","/articles/6263740/West-Swanzey/Cheshire-County/New-Hampshire/Transfer-station-manager-reports-plastics-pilot-higher-diversion-rate-and-plans-for-new-equipment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263740-b84bcc03a5bc703fea64f200563d0000/orig.mp4?Expires=1777149971&Signature=eX8QJFGLO3hNv4lQt0r1MpZXlY7duVkFwl3nN3kQJKs03Z1JGgOKswjy-XCmiy5R63MwsVqohgCAJ41Zdu5Z3ktu~bUsSeD~H4Sm6869Af5Cu4tkvOxQsDizzfNyst3WPgsnFcD5~mxqe-AdBLEwMO6vFCVXy5QutF0DJ7dOymvp3x5GnoLVwbV6Z7smdND2l1k56wUYbJQPyoh5hrH9lr4HHizZ5yrP~Pw0XtmNPovWMyzDTIWXAulceML2Q2WRRgwmUObgaCECU2xAxe6Cnj7bQsnSMUfyNQJBvPfhiniOU1tKGHKNW-b9~fF3iGbtVmSL6knJo63n6fFQnukQcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Josh (staff member) gave a detailed operational report to the Board of Selectmen on the town transfer station's recycling operations, a plastics pilot project and equipment needs, saying the facility's diversion rate stood at 32.75 percent and that he expected higher revenue once current material bales ship.

The report covered staffing and training, including wastewater-operator certification work; a phosphorus-removal pilot sample program; a solar array installation expected to be operational “in a couple weeks”; and a pilot to collect types 3–7 plastics for baling. \"We're averaging about a bin every week and a half,\" Josh said of the #3–7 plastics pilot, and he added the town is aiming to make a first bale before publicizing the program more widely.

Why it matters: changes at the transfer station affect municipal recycling revenue, the town's diversion rate and the services available to residents and small contractors.

Josh described the logistics challenges: limited indoor storage and the need to coordinate baling days, find temporary storage containers, and reduce contamination in mixed plastics. He said the town is shipping some material to a Canadian buyer and that shipment timing will shape when the facility can rebuild storage areas such as the glass bunker.

On equipment, Josh proposed purchasing a second skid steer with a rock bucket to reduce downtime, provide backup and cut rental costs. He said a new machine plus attachments would likely cost in the ballpark of the vendor quotes he discussed, and that a $5,000 grant program in New Hampshire (as he described it) could help defray the cost. He argued having a second machine would extend equipment life and reduce rental or emergency-repair expenses.

Josh also reviewed smaller capital and facility items: repainting and striping work, new facility signage, a front-gate sign replacement, repairs to fence gates, and rebuilding the glass bunker once a pending shipment clears. He reported current materials on site equal roughly 40–50 tons of recyclables waiting to ship and estimated 2025 recycling revenues could reach about $65,000, up from $58,000 last year: \"I'm estimating 65,000. Last year, we did 58,000,\" he said.

He described changes to internal operations to reduce contamination and improve customer flow, and said staff plan to stagger rollouts (new windows and signage) so residents are not confused by sudden changes. He noted that full public rollout of the plastics pilot will wait until after the first bale and a storage solution are in place.

Ending: Selectmen asked procedural questions about pilot timing, drop-off logistics and whether used windows and storage could be sourced from residents; Josh said the staff will coordinate with contractors and volunteers and return with details when the first bale and equipment quotes are firm.","Transfer-station staff reported on a plastics pilot for #3–7 plastics, operational changes to baling and storage, training and certification work, an equipment request for a second skid steer, and an estimated rise in recycling revenue tied to several pending shipments.","actionData","errors"]

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