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Appointments
- Planning Board: The board appointed Tim Finan as a full member and Justin Dimonti as an alternate with terms expiring in 2028. Motion to appoint was made by Selectwoman Tina Philberg and seconded by Selectman Paul Darje; the board approved the appointments by voice vote.
- Heritage Commission: The board appointed Mark Genovese as a full member to a three-year term (expiring 2028). Motion made by Selectman Paul Darje and seconded by a board member (recorded as Miss Goldberg in the minutes); motion carried by voice vote.

Grants and donations accepted
- Arthur Keyes Memorial Trust: The board opened and closed a public hearing under RSA 31:95-b and accepted a $10,000 donation for improvements at Keys Memorial Park tennis courts (Malcolm E. Roach courts). Acceptance motion moved by Selectwoman Tina Philberg and seconded by Selectman Chris Labonte; motion carried by voice vote.
- Volunteer NH Grama grant: The board accepted a two-year Volunteer NH Grama grant (amounts and project periods were described in the public hearing packet). Motion to accept moved and seconded as part of consent items and approved by voice vote.

Intent to cut and consent calendar
- Intent to cut/report of woodcut: The board approved an intent-to-cut application for Map 7/18 (applicant had previously begun clearing; Department of Revenue recommended acceptance after review). The board approved the request following staff and DRA communications.
- Consent calendar: The board approved the full consent calendar, with item 4 pulled for discussion (the intent-to-cut noted above). Motion carried by voice vote.

Pool maintenance and repainting (Keys Memorial Park)
- Bid award: The town received two bids to prepare, repair and repaint the Keys pool. Staff recommended awarding the contract to Weston & Sampson for $88,500 based on their existing relationship and understanding of the pool. The board approved a conditional award to Weston & Sampson, directing staff to clarify the scope—especially surface prep and grinding of sharp edges—before final contract execution.

Other items
- Ambulance RFP: The town reported only one response (AMR declined to bid); the board took no action to change the current arrangement.
- Hartshorn Road bridge: The board directed staff to keep the Hartshorn Road bridge replacement project on the NHDOT 10-year plan despite an increase in the estimated local match.

Why it matters: These votes advance personnel appointments for planning and heritage matters, secure modest grant funding for parks and volunteerism, and move forward maintenance of an aging public pool—all items with direct local impact.

What's next: Staff will draft and finalize contracts (pool) with clarified scope and return bid documents; memorial and grant acceptance paperwork will be processed; project funding and procurement documents will be posted per town rules.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Milford NH Board of Selectmen Meeting - April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 14 meeting the Milford Board of Selectmen approved several appointments to town boards, accepted two public-grant awards, approved an intent-to-cut application the Department of Revenue had advised filing, and conditionally awarded the Keys Memorial Park pool maintenance and repainting bid to Weston & Sampson.","taxTitle","Milford Board of Selectmen, Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire","taxId",76029,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064339,"Vietnam Memorial fundraising nears goal; board hears construction, easement and noise plans",578,4020000,4598000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254455-c05fd9418d254331c36f4b7cd6e57519&start=4020&end=4598","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254455-c05fd9418d254331c36f4b7cd6e57519/thumbnail_4020000.jpg","/articles/6064339/New-Hampshire/Vietnam-Memorial-fundraising-nears-goal-board-hears-construction-easement-and-noise-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064339-4d94c552a53b9399d03801ecd01cfecd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204212&Signature=RpufXZ7VmaMiTZtb2hM3qSGXOiCRgkaAHuDZMFGLE11ACy-1~FMCWwzLW0jbevpEPV8DR6Xm38BaqnZ3JHs9~6s7gip6ypK8OWY3io~dlng5tGilR8yHBNoWsjfr34hfPi0CKzGbs~EgiagbRPgAnD~jF0RLEu8kQ4I2tNt81MzYRoJ9McfhUb7asZ3~6EnMybGHJoUu0kPhzwDebEJLcWYW5Wutfu3lv~e5IeKFig92HCQwpAj25Efq-T1uclxESZLVG9MLQc3x~51x5Tdlg06zxcYB9cCSOlV7nAF4GRcIbGAqQk7932nwR7fMkjVNBeLZr~1gonWeka~q0MCb2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jerry Guthrie and project volunteers updated the Board of Selectmen April 14 on the Vietnam Memorial project. Guthrie reported the fund drive has raised approximately $95,000 toward a $125,000 target and that the committee has applied for a $20,000 grant and expects additional $10,000 gifts.

Guthrie said the project requires temporary access across church property to move stone and equipment into the site. He described a verbal agreement with church representatives but said a formal easement or contract specifying liability and repair obligations must be completed before construction begins. The selectmen directed the town lawyer and chief to finalize necessary temporary access documents; staff confirmed the contract would be limited to temporary construction access with obligations to repair any damage.

Sculptor and stoneworker remarks addressed on-site finishing. Adam Medlin (presenter) said sandblasting lettering will use a towable compressor running about 80 decibels and will likely be staged behind the Historical Society building where the building mass will block some sound. He estimated lettering work would take about a week of intermittent compressor use and said contractors will provide certificates of insurance for on-site operations and any crane lifts.

Project leaders said they hope to begin visible construction in August with a target to complete the memorial and hold a dedication ceremony on Nov. 11, the project’s 50th commemoration date. The board asked that the committee notify nearby businesses and residents in advance of on-site work and said the town would work with the committee to address temporary parking and access needs during construction.

Why it matters: The memorial is a long-standing community effort with a target completion date tied to the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The project requires temporary easements, on-site work that will create short-term noise and fundraising to close the remaining funding gap.

What's next: Project committee to secure a written temporary access agreement with the church, provide proof of insurance for contractors and notify neighbors/businesses before sandblasting and crane operations. Selectmen requested routine updates until project completion.","Project organizers told the Board of Selectmen they have raised about $95,000 toward a $125,000 goal for the Vietnam Memorial; they seek a temporary construction easement from a church and plan on-site sculpture lettering that may generate short-term compressor noise.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064344,"Selectmen agree to resume closing gate at Kaylee Park after residents cite night-time disturbances",3092,1355000,4447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254455-c05fd9418d254331c36f4b7cd6e57519&start=1355&end=4447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254455-c05fd9418d254331c36f4b7cd6e57519/thumbnail_1355000.jpg","/articles/6064344/New-Hampshire/Selectmen-agree-to-resume-closing-gate-at-Kaylee-Park-after-residents-cite-night-time-disturbances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064344-ce099dc126840d2dbbbd92be7ea39f3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204212&Signature=eukh2ur-aXtnUSuXVVNrFgi3QEeYqZV3IinNeyweREy05Lya8X-XSx6hsX7atvo4bK~lhn-VW7VsnHIIPQvGPFehfc2DlTm-sQU3nGdx3DomK9aCuI23J1FokUqntb-ltQNRgcKMCRRT~ItU55ZGC5HJgZ9eT5HdNTXIDXj8P5h0Gv94FH2fLYzU9HM2B4O-pwLsLblnRCphoyYlK0oUAnulyFyt~-lSn2y~yRAl-IDzfOfYlt8HFg~Vc~7495E28VEA0UEqKgEz1guixVkRGdWyKYcuZeyxcyqAxWZSV6z8lCNGobwwBlpioAPL~~X8FCXV8b7Lz0EJkl5HVj9Dxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents and police staff discussed recurring overnight activity at Kaylee Park at the April 14 Board of Selectmen meeting. A nearby resident told the board the family has experienced frequent night-time activity, headlights around the park and occasional break-ins on nearby private property.

Police and public works staff reviewed call data for the park dating back several years. The police chief said calls for service specifically tied to the park were relatively infrequent in official records, but the resident and selectmen said many incidents go unreported because response time or priorities make calls ineffective. The chief reported that the department had performed directed patrols and that the volume of formal calls did not support an indefinite policy change without community input.

Board members discussed options including relocking the gate nightly, installing a single consolidated rules sign at park entrances, placing larger hour signs on gates, and increasing public outreach. Several selectmen voiced reluctance to require DPW to perform regular lock/unlock duties because of resource constraints; they said volunteer assistance or police staff could support gate closure.

The board reached a practical consensus: (1) the gate will be closed at night (park hours enforcement); (2) a large, consolidated sign with park hours and rules will be placed at main entrances; and (3) staff will work to ensure the gate closure is consistently implemented and that there is a procedure for unlocking it for permitted early-morning users and scheduled events. The chief said the department will continue targeted patrols and public outreach.

Why it matters: Residents who live adjacent to Kaylee Park raised safety and nuisance concerns; the board’s decision prioritizes deterrence through controlled access and clearer signage while avoiding a formal ongoing DPW workload increase.

What's next: Public works will obtain quotes for park signs, and police will coordinate patrols and a communications plan; the board asked staff to return with cost estimates and implementation details.","After residents described repeated overnight activity and property break-ins near Kaylee Park, the Board of Selectmen agreed April 14 to resume closing the park gate at night and to place clear signage showing park hours, rather than relying on constant DPW labor.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064349,"Resident pitches year-long Milford sculpture walk; selectmen urge committee and business plan by October",1767,495000,2262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254455-c05fd9418d254331c36f4b7cd6e57519&start=495&end=2262","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254455-c05fd9418d254331c36f4b7cd6e57519/thumbnail_495000.jpg","/articles/6064349/New-Hampshire/Resident-pitches-year-long-Milford-sculpture-walk-selectmen-urge-committee-and-business-plan-by-October","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064349-3d1bdea91bb0c3de45aab0dcf82dcbdf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204212&Signature=Q8oMgXPaL5TBHvA1PXfAOgZiRPE2yI4J7aoD9mxTxAViZwt8oadd93X3xMQ5NdJ~jkMurpQNq43GYjLQi3Q-T95pBAi9c5YthCjuhJRiiQk3kkq8g75~7BfNg7l4Onjq78dllpNXscvmDpopiFajdS9AcOMXm1wRGVMptOMLMZupSiElWnnIhfNJYOr6BR7i4OPNzqbJMUDz~m9V6UScgyj8E6NAL2TGGr21MqOwMivTvFV4hW0mecjKborKy4xCkM1lQOj1OOdV4idsqceA~GlsXrN~1HxtUl4gHN6U3S-6Z9kqLaoNkyRm1QX8IWQHOMpbpvz2yR~HPI~b4mNxSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Keith Trexler told the Board of Selectmen on April 14 that he is proposing a juried sculpture walk in Milford using mostly town-owned sites and public property, including a potential river walk and spaces behind the post office.

Trexler described two common models: the costlier Andrés Institute model (artists paid stipends and produce site-specific work) and the lower-cost Meredith model where artists install work on loan for one year with the artist covering creation costs. He advocated the Meredith approach so the town’s cash outlay would be limited to support services—maps, signage and occasional installation help.

Trexler said funding could come from business sponsorships, donations and arts grants (National Endowment for the Arts, New Hampshire State Council on the Arts) and estimated initial town costs “in the low thousands” for printing, minimal DPW assistance and occasional concrete base work. He suggested a small stipend for artists could be funded by sponsors, as Meredith does.

Board members asked practical questions about liability, insurance, installation logistics and who would provide labor and equipment for heavier pieces. Trexler said artists would generally be responsible for installation, and Meredith relies on volunteers for heavier lifts; he offered to recruit jurors and artists through the New England Sculptors Association.

Selectwoman Tina Philberg raised concerns about vandalism and the town being responsible if works are damaged. Trexler said artists would be required to insure their pieces and that the steering committee would draft exhibit rules and insurance requirements. Several selectmen emphasized that DPW should not be expected to perform heavy lifting and urged volunteer or sponsor-provided equipment for installations.

Selectmen asked Trexler to convene a steering committee (three to five volunteers), develop a business plan that outlines sites, budgets and operating details, and report back in October so the board can consider any FY2026 budget implications. Several members suggested initially locating sculptures along the river and near the post office rather than in the Oval to balance visibility and preservation of memorial spaces.

Why it matters: A sculpture walk could draw visitors to Milford’s downtown, provide local artists with exposure and use local granite as a cultural and economic draw. The proposal could require modest town support (signage, installation assistance) and sponsorship fund-raising.

What's next: Trexler agreed to recruit committee members and gather budget examples from Meredith, Nashua and Laconia for the board by October, and selectmen said they expect a business plan before any town funds are committed.","Milford resident Keith Trexler proposed creating a public sculpture walk—modeled on Meredith’s program—with juried, year-long exhibits and local granite art. Selectmen asked Trexler to form a volunteer steering committee, develop a business plan and return with a proposal by October.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":42,"_43":114,"_45":114,"_46":115,"_48":116,"_50":117,"_52":118,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":119,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":120,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064352,"Milford staff scramble after NHIT announces closure; town seeks alternate health plans before July renewal",7537000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254455-c05fd9418d254331c36f4b7cd6e57519&start=7537&end=7537","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254455-c05fd9418d254331c36f4b7cd6e57519/thumbnail_7537000.jpg","/articles/6064352/New-Hampshire/Milford-staff-scramble-after-NHIT-announces-closure-town-seeks-alternate-health-plans-before-July-renewal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064352-e82fe508e4d7dc84759bc93b666ebdb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204212&Signature=bXpvDH-3lM9qJAAdF94zLcuea9LJU-8ZV8bbeMkhfeKOnqQoGkfkJQFYgrntTkakZKX7~Mywc~ujdObZxTdo~FBQWkVEgKMt~w5dJS9ItdGJ~~GJBsWCMMQrYJ0AECGhfs5n1~jfgSf-fK9~5XExX5t-Als4dsR-8aVDlbcIJOYo0p4DMFB4Jm0YEaP~ccMAKoEdXbbDq9SinDeW~J~~J-v2wla6ZvPccdbJPiDP3oyOUOHcHKWKJHh5fEegEpLV2xMHgVGM5~pdCpBPxOzA8Nkj27uyy3hThn8iu1MT8ckkPIatlHGfI7RvrTVbCB4jS6LFTn6BUSah9GNkDtQRUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Karen Blow, a town staff member, told the Milford Board of Selectmen on April 14 that New Hampshire Interlocal Trust (NHIT) has informed member groups it will dissolve its trust and will not continue as a stable insurer for the town.

Blow said NHIT presented actuarial results showing claims that exceeded prior projections and that NHIT’s board notified July renewal groups of potential increases “between 27% and 65%,” prompting many July groups to seek bids and NHIT’s board to pursue dissolution. Blow said the town must move quickly because “we have a 5–6 week window” to select replacement coverage that would be effective July 1.

The presentation outlined staff outreach since the Friday when NHIT’s board announced the decision. The town has contacted brokers and alternative pools or carriers. Blow said she had been speaking with Kirsty Karpowich of Borislow Insurance about Harvard Pilgrim (now part of Elevance) options and had checked with HealthTrust for possible enrollment. Town staff are also identifying implications for retirees and for bargaining-unit plans (AFSCME), which may not match available carrier designs.

Selectmen pressed staff on timing and contingency planning. Chair Gary Daniels and other members asked whether NHIT’s closure is conditional on passage of Senate Bill 297; Blow said NHIT’s board decided to dissolve regardless of the pending legislation because the claims and reserve outlook made continued operation infeasible. She summarized that HealthTrust and NHIT oppose SB 297 as written while other pools support it.

Blow said the town’s immediate priorities include: (1) confirming whether potential replacement carriers can match current plan designs and give credit for deductibles already met by employees; (2) determining effects on retiree coverage; and (3) preparing for a possible short-term move to an open-market insurer. She told the board she would return with firm proposals as soon as bids and carrier responses are available.

Board members and department leaders said they want frequent updates and asked staff to prioritize finding options that minimize disruption and deductible exposure for employees. The board did not take a formal vote but directed staff to continue negotiations and to return promptly with specific proposals and cost estimates.

Blow warned that, depending on NHIT and HealthTrust decisions, the town may face higher premiums or the need to create reserves; any large budget impact could require budget adjustments or a town meeting appropriation.

Why it matters: Milford’s employee and retiree health insurance affects staffing costs, employee retention and retirees’ coverage. A forced, rapid move to market plans or a different pool could raise premiums and expose the town to one-time costs (deductible crediting, transition fees) and recurring increases that affect the FY2026 budget and bargaining-unit negotiations.

What's next: Staff said they expect more firm information within days to weeks and will call a follow-up meeting if needed before June to choose replacement coverage effective July 1.","At the April 14 Milford Board of Selectmen meeting staff reported that New Hampshire Interlocal Trust (NHIT) told members it is dissolving; town officials and benefits staff are urgently exploring alternatives for employee and retiree coverage ahead of July renewals.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: selectmen approve appointments, grants and pool maintenance bid; intent-to-cut application accepted

Vietnam Memorial fundraising nears goal; board hears construction, easement and noise plans

Selectmen agree to resume closing gate at Kaylee Park after residents cite night-time disturbances

Resident pitches year-long Milford sculpture walk; selectmen urge committee and business plan by October

Milford staff scramble after NHIT announces closure; town seeks alternate health plans before July renewal