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Public Works Director Seth told the board the pipes at the Hermit Road (project described in packet as Olvette on Permit Road) location are deep — “40, 45 feet in the ground” — and roughly 90 feet long. Because of depth and length, conventional open-cut replacement is impractical, he said, and DPW solicited specialty quotes for cured-in-place relining and HDPE sliplining. Seth described two approaches: a cured-fiberglass pull-in-place method and a fused HDPE liner that is pulled or pushed through the existing pipe and then grouted in the annular space. He said the HDPE option would likely require excavating a guardrail, walking equipment down the bank and pushing a 32-inch or, if needed, a 30-inch smooth-bore pipe through the existing corrugated pipe before pumping flowable grout to fill voids.

Seth said the grout process carries some uncertainty because crews cannot always see where grout migrates once pumping begins; engineering review and a Department of Environmental Services (DES) permit-by-notification would be required for the grout portion. He advised that headwalls will need reworking and concrete stabilization at the outlets. Quotes from contractors produced a project estimate; the board approved $70,840 for the project (including quoted construction and permitting/engineering estimates) and waived the three-bid requirement because firms that perform this specialty work do not reliably bid under the town’s standard solicitation process.

Selectmen asked about sizing and contingency. Seth said a 32-inch HDPE would be preferred but a 30-inch would work because the smooth-bore HDPE outflows the corrugated pipe. He said HDPE typically carries a 50-to-75-year material life warranty; grout longevity was not specified. Seth said the contractor would first inspect the line in place to better measure joints before committing to the final installation approach.

A separate agenda item involved a written complaint from a homeowner (Mr. Sarpano) about pooling and drainage at 102 Stockbridge Corner Road. Seth told the board he inspected that corrugated metal culvert and reported it is long-standing and part of the road’s drainage. He told the homeowner he could regrade or better define the outlet on his own property; the town will allow an extension or private work only if a maintenance agreement is executed so responsibilities are clear. The board directed staff to notify the homeowner that the town recognizes the issue, that DPW inspected and advised potential private remedies, and that any private connection to town infrastructure would require a maintenance agreement.

Selectmen voted by voice “Aye” to approve the $70,840 project estimate and to waive bidding requirements for this specialized culvert relining work. Seth was identified as the town agent to manage the work and expend funds from the designated accounts noted in the motion.

DPW and the board said staff will proceed with required permitting and engineering review prior to construction and will return to the board if further approvals are required for scope changes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOS Meeting 5-13-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Alton Board of Selectmen approved a $70,840 culvert relining project May 13 and waived the town’s three-bid requirement for the specialized work; DPW also advised a homeowner with a drainage complaint on Stockbridge Corner Road about private remedies and a maintenance agreement.","taxTitle","Alton Town, Belknap County, New Hampshire","taxId",74073,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059730,"Alton selectmen approve 2025 tax warrant; ask staff to clarify state form line items",3661,101000,3762000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293857-f8f3400f29ab2304b8da061d945c2f89&start=101&end=3762","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293857-f8f3400f29ab2304b8da061d945c2f89/thumbnail_101000.jpg","/articles/6059730/New-Hampshire/Alton-selectmen-approve-2025-tax-warrant-ask-staff-to-clarify-state-form-line-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059730-0c67059c9098d0c056990fd5f8198585/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929991&Signature=jrZUnttcuXh4LLKAnThIbVqQ~3J7vOLH64fQBAloZifaDs0q9QFtOG-aL6casD-ADEIN86nsvsDG-wcOvk0bIwS95Pr6FIvT216PkkycOEYF-k5qeQbwD1yj2vM6RXNYh-hn-oPCxvHWFGcq94hD0BkyrxsGwRX0D5o5Fe0uKwXwESSUfm11F6YCprdVkDKLma8AnzMjjbjO~RMUu7SyPQSjyJTV~As8ulgNfNSuZk~ed643HgHjoEmWO8Qj~Ol3wm~8QdND-Vwg27d7yqKfjwBPG5vH9KXPKygLj4-1sPSqnJ9qRoh4w1IIGjzfXztZCMlpYBJn79CLJ6LH79H13w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alton Board of Selectmen voted May 13 to approve the town's 2025 tax warrant for Period 1 and signed the document required to set the amount the town must raise and collect.

The board approved the warrant after staff reviewed the document and explained entries that had prompted questions, including columns that show prepayments and exemptions outside the main column of gross assessed value and taxable value.

Town Assessor (staff member) told the board the form comes from the state and that “there is a series of different exemptions,” including nonprofit and religious-property exemptions that require an application and annual review by the assessing department. The assessor also said prepayments shown on the right-hand column reflect taxpayers who have paid in advance.

Selectmen questioned why some credits and prepayments appear in a separate column and whether exempt property totals were being applied correctly to gross values. Selectman Drew said the form is confusing and suggested staff ask the Department of Revenue Administration for clarification. The assessor said the numbers are populated from the town’s Avaterr/AvaTerra assessment system and are balanced but that staff can follow up to provide clearer breakdowns.

Officials noted the warrant lists about 5,096 parcels that will receive bills this period and that prepayments are credited against the first billing; amounts remaining after prepayments are applied would be carried to subsequent billing periods. The assessor said the figure shown as “less exemptions” is being used and that some sidebar figures represent prepayments and other credits applied outside the primary column.

The board made the motion to approve the Period 1 warrant, seconded, and the vote was taken by voice: “Aye.” The motion passed and the warrant was signed.

Selectmen asked staff to prepare an explanatory breakdown of the columned numbers for the next meeting and to consult the state (DRA) if necessary so the public-facing presentation of the warrant is clearer.

The board did not change tax rates at the meeting; the warrant reflects amounts calculated from the town’s assessed values and the levy the board is required to raise and collect. Staff said they will return with clarifying documentation on the prepayment and exemption lines so residents and the board can more easily reconcile the form's layout with the town’s internal accounting.","The Alton Board of Selectmen approved the town's 2025 tax warrant (Period 1) but asked staff to clarify entries on the state warrant form — including prepayments and exemption/credit lines that appear in a separate column.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059711,"Volunteers raise more than half of funds for new ‘Welcome to Alton’ sign; DOT permit and placement planned",235,4255000,4490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293857-f8f3400f29ab2304b8da061d945c2f89&start=4255&end=4490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293857-f8f3400f29ab2304b8da061d945c2f89/thumbnail_4255000.jpg","/articles/6059711/New-Hampshire/Volunteers-raise-more-than-half-of-funds-for-new-Welcome-to-Alton-sign-DOT-permit-and-placement-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059711-b87dbe9c1fbb0da4bd941799e7d37247/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929991&Signature=ekM2nTbGVnFKD4rw6bdQVFAdLXPQL1xtcY4UX8IVA8g29wYrQJpoK0smOrVUYDPQKdBtNw3aNS372Ya0YgMakvtQZMNWKp85NRKUrk5DTnHZh218PeErnCwiW94s6jCb89I5HhCR1zMKij1fw3BTUPzaG0ZhYdr9SPxmgUzOrFx6j4rDeizkR4fGQtRwVOW6L83pSkQpLPH0TyiErLsPd6e3plW5uodGfKujb8cSDRRP2KxN~TVPF3aOHiYM83VSdKWZTKD7Gf-LqJDUlD2owT1-a6yxAgYS1f7VPQVg5BEaacHmuQ5lSAidGgztHx763y-N~YZgnjHXdzHdw60Gyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Volunteers and local businesses have raised more than half of the approximately $8,000 needed to install a new granite-and-composite “Welcome to Alton” sign at the town traffic circle, town staff told the Board of Selectmen May 13.

Town staff said fundraising has progressed quickly — more than $3,000 initially and later more than $4,000 — and that organizers hope to place and install the sign before July 4. The proposed location is the grassed area in the traffic circle across from McDonald’s, facing traffic coming from the Durham side.

Design details presented to the board show granite posts (8x8x12) on either side with a 7-by-4-foot sign panel between them, raised approximately 8 feet above grade after installation. The design work is being led by a local sign maker who previously worked on local museum and town signage projects and organizers confirmed Department of Transportation permitting is required for placement in the circle.

DPW staff will coordinate a site-staking visit with the sign organizers so prospective viewers can see the intended location and so the paperwork for DOT permits can reflect the exact stake placement. Selectmen indicated they favor the design but asked for final material specifications at the permitting/approval stage to ensure low maintenance.","A community fundraising effort has raised more than half the estimated $8,000 cost for a new welcome sign at the town traffic circle; DPW and volunteers will stake the location and pursue DOT permits with the goal of installing before July 4.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059716,"Alton to move employee health coverage to Anthem after local trust dissolves; board authorizes administrator to sign",690,3155000,3845000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293857-f8f3400f29ab2304b8da061d945c2f89&start=3155&end=3845","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293857-f8f3400f29ab2304b8da061d945c2f89/thumbnail_3155000.jpg","/articles/6059716/New-Hampshire/Alton-to-move-employee-health-coverage-to-Anthem-after-local-trust-dissolves-board-authorizes-administrator-to-sign","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059716-a93fba5386a21b0f298a5bd270715ab4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929991&Signature=Zxj1Ljk1Y0QKQpn6HaJmmpppYHqD4nqygQMDRw2k6NSEUR4fST5kbMRxxU4O-MOEdmC3YU69h~Wko4IpVpW2BcProoBOrXne64nKN-bBZTd1acBEpWlQNNW9pqQ8l309q4ieI1l8mRPIs1OO7EHa~VRZZNt~yg2uJjzwipgMZL2zEaE9xy8dZDia0xzXgP18dMi2jsjn1fJervdbPdiepxEA5yCIPSxVkl1ItIO9j3xzZdRD6hDAJOhYwqrd-KqIkXpdyXKn~74wBkMPVl0tvafIz0Il6-4rnI7-oJczI3Y09SSrECgoIO~9HDedLNM-dS4Pb0BGedvGjTJf5DNyHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alton Board of Selectmen voted May 13 to move the town’s employee health insurance to an Anthem fully insured plan brokered by Melcher & Prescott and authorized Town Administrator Ryan Heath to sign the contracts and related documents.

Human-resources staff told the board that New Hampshire Interlocal Trust — the municipal risk pool used by many communities — was dissolved by order and placed under a receiver from the Bureau of Securities Regulation. The receiver’s action means a potential assessment could be sought from member towns if the trust lacks funds to cover outstanding claims. Staff said they have submitted the trust agreement to the town’s legal counsel and will report back on whether an assessment is legally actionable.

Staff presented quotes they had obtained. Harvard Pilgrim, the town’s current carrier, quoted an approximate 19.6% increase for six months followed by an additional increase in January. A broker (Bill Wald of Melcher & Prescott, per staff) negotiated an 18-month lock with Anthem Direct that holds rates flat for six months and limits the following 12 months to an estimated 3% increase while keeping benefits essentially the same. HR staff said employee deductibles already paid will be credited so employees are not disadvantaged by the carrier change.

Selectmen approved the move on a voice vote and directed staff to proceed with enrollment and ancillary-benefit coordination (dental, life) for implementation in the new coverage period. Staff also said they will continue to monitor the Interlocal Trust receivership situation and coordinate with other affected municipalities if an assessment is pursued.","After the New Hampshire Interlocal Trust entered receivership, the Alton selectmen approved moving town employee health insurance to Anthem (broker: Melcher & Prescott) with Ryan Heath authorized to sign; staff warned of potential assessment by the trust’s receiver and are seeking legal review.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059720,"Alton approves lease/purchase of roll-off truck, defers payments to 2026 to cover operating costs",835,2267000,3102000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293857-f8f3400f29ab2304b8da061d945c2f89&start=2267&end=3102","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293857-f8f3400f29ab2304b8da061d945c2f89/thumbnail_2267000.jpg","/articles/6059720/New-Hampshire/Alton-approves-leasepurchase-of-roll-off-truck-defers-payments-to-2026-to-cover-operating-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059720-1dfab561f64006c7de514805aafa8135/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929991&Signature=jplXJCmhGFsGewbSzqRkqX37jxwPyXQP4dreOPIcht-Xi2cgXDeeajB~oILPGY38QHZc4oa-mG3lV90FNUp2d53EGsq6fdPF0JJe9MTkiQGrgRPKu8vhf7fpqTaOMFFpCEuR4ovBg2oUo3jWvBtzMgW5n3jugJ5Le8jx6OGvXABMkzNFhstHYhmpJKQiHwGMtkSvL7wO2AC9lHAh47b8pq5HBK~-G1gMHyvMVRIsMU0qXY0ja533uoN-Y0-max33fQdtS95OYQcK~K2ObdvP72SrS7wENgNR4wwOcFU75sDMfBqBr6KAPv6JIJRE9kTLGji4wg0sHHrZIACzSoZcZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alton Board of Selectmen voted May 13 to authorize the public works director to enter a lease-purchase agreement for a 2025 roll-off truck to be used in the town’s solid-waste operation.

Public Works Director Seth reviewed the department’s analysis showing hauling fees under the existing waste-management contract exceeded the cost of leasing or operating a new roll-off truck. The board approved terms that include a total vehicle cost of $286,515, a recommended five-year, 250,000‑mile extended warranty, and an option to defer initial payment to December 2026 so the town can use existing transportation-line funds to cover near-term fuel and operating costs.

Seth said the truck is already built and available but is located in Kansas City; the town may pay an estimated $4,200 to transport it to the region. He estimated the truck would run about 30,000 miles per year at roughly 6 miles per gallon and that fuel for the remainder of the year would be roughly $6,900 at current fuel costs. The town found a favorable lease quote from Franklin Savings at about 4.75% interest and identified Ballard MAC in Manchester as the local service/warranty agent for the Mack-based vehicle.

Selectmen discussed logistics including a driver already employed by the town who expressed interest in operating the vehicle, on-site upfitting (CB radio, lettering), and contingency plans: if the truck is in warranty service, the town would use the waste-hauler as an emergency backup at the vendor’s rates.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the purchase/lease agreement, to include the extended warranty and to permit the town administrator (Ryan Heath) to sign the contract. The motion passed on voice vote.","Selectmen approved entering a lease/purchase agreement for a 2025 roll-off truck to bring solid-waste hauling in-house, authorized a deferred payment option for December 2026, and designated the town administrator to sign contracts. The truck price is $286,515.","actionData","errors"]

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