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Town staff said the contract cost for the event is $12,923 and that the Lakes Region Planning Commission will provide event coordination and the hauler. The town will host one HHW collection in 2025; residents will not be charged to drop off eligible household hazardous waste at the event.

Town staff noted that if Wolfeboro did not host this event, there would be no collection in town this year. The board asked whether multiple collections (for example, a spring and fall event) would double costs; staff said that question will be part of the 2026 budget planning discussions with Lakes Region Planning Commission for future years.

The board approved the host‑site agreement and asked staff to continue working with Lakes Region Planning Commission on logistics, signage and resident outreach.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","21 May 2025 Wolfeboro Select Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Select Board approved a host‑site agreement with the Lakes Region Planning Commission to hold a household hazardous waste collection in Wolfeboro on June 21, 2025, for a town cost of $12,923; the event will be free to Wolfeboro residents.","taxTitle","Wolfeboro Board of Selectmen, Wolfeboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire","taxId",68303,"location","New Hampshire","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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6230182,"Select Board authorizes $71,700 withdrawal from fire apparatus capital reserve to replace command vehicle",1907,8799000,10706000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442792-f6fe4562468939f21eef895516c2694c&start=8799&end=10706","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442792-f6fe4562468939f21eef895516c2694c/thumbnail_8799000.jpg","/articles/6230182/New-Hampshire/Select-Board-authorizes-71700-withdrawal-from-fire-apparatus-capital-reserve-to-replace-command-vehicle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230182-ad975228faa9438f0beb370042b64a31/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013263&Signature=nDgY1GJUUATGHYTgwAQyJp1jEuZaZTGJSms-nT2k1zLLFbyPxnOMVYzlaSsJdIo1pDssINq82bejVGdorSUfreA~wNbbkX6WgpZBa~U~aOvGVMRyerg5R6cXy1I~pnTgISKhmcaDQ0DP6HLfGuRMX9O8~iIYhp40ROyfCsvJA7mvcSq2dgjDaXKTEeb2l5eI120ci2c5OONrK2WmHGgeJLb7R351Gfbsu9KzBGrWz3kGn9YlNriLl00BVacwrxbJZROFgbe~7mAvviyDrXAvaGoJ60~bBh87kCTk2quZxekguAUiZBftr2xibdLKB2cG4xmzJmGw3Azg2oUBJqqUvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wolfeboro Select Board voted on May 21 to authorize withdrawal of up to $71,700 from the Fire Apparatus & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund to replace and upfit the department’s command vehicle (car 1).

Fire Department staff presented quotes showing a 2025 Ford Expedition Max or equivalent would accommodate the department’s existing radio/command center equipment; one dealer quote netted an estimated purchase price of about $49,076 after trade‑in, plus upfitting, striping and contingency to reach the total request of $71,691. The department recommended keeping the in‑cab command center and moving it into the new chassis rather than rebuilding equipment from scratch.

Board members discussed the capital‑reserve schedule and whether a withdrawal now would deplete funds needed for future large purchases. Several selectmen asked staff for a clear 5‑ to 10‑year capital plan that shows scheduled contributions and future replacement dates; staff said the capital improvement plan projects a return to annual CIP contributions in 2028 and that the requested withdrawal would not prevent planned future purchases.

The motion—moved and seconded on the floor—passed unanimously. Selectmen asked staff to provide updated capital‑reserve projections showing the fund balance and scheduled contributions so the board can evaluate the long‑term effect of multiple vehicle purchases that may occur in the same year.","The Select Board voted May 21 to withdraw up to $71,700 from the Fire Apparatus & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund to replace and upfit the department’s command vehicle (car 1). Board members asked for updated long-range capital projections before future drawdowns.",{"_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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6230187,"Town accepts up to $199,000 donation for Abenaki trail improvements from Greater Wolfeboro NEMBA",482,1071000,1553000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442792-f6fe4562468939f21eef895516c2694c&start=1071&end=1553","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442792-f6fe4562468939f21eef895516c2694c/thumbnail_1071000.jpg","/articles/6230187/New-Hampshire/Town-accepts-up-to-199000-donation-for-Abenaki-trail-improvements-from-Greater-Wolfeboro-NEMBA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230187-0fbce62a1b5c4e6d0b847fe7c01bab74/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013263&Signature=Kygj1HuHjwB8IyCrw-rgONgRyo13tdQWM8N2QZyjMpi18KMX4ZNBXr5MHY5GD-qWXJQjOhWKhJxBAAz7y9XDmkTLmNGecnw6WTzdL0puCYIaQGJWcEZS669FJae0wdSeAvcPzMcyEQxhT8rM7dQwx6oKnZ-H-Fw-giBKWRBx-Kx8rU23AocbzGKAKisk24lR1SbgddB~-pPkDbbvuZ8RwINhE~yN5sXukDjgGM~hDENcTn~F5Y3MHJMtsNcadbFvpz3O1cgPoeEH9QRfCpuxQkPVCMt7GibG9LjbCaBrOFpFtjoTaradvWzgkGuXhs5RtU3ghgJjsDJ1yppaLuC6Cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its May 21 meeting the Wolfeboro Select Board voted unanimously to accept unanticipated funds from the Greater Wolfeboro chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) of up to $199,000 for improvements to the town’s Abenaki bike trail system.

Town staff presented a GIS-based map of the proposed work and said the donor and trail builders will provide an as-built map if trail alignments deviate from the plan. The board’s packet included a license agreement and amendment previously approved by the board; the NEMBA president spoke briefly to confirm trail features and offered to arrange follow-up site walks.

Why this matters: the board accepted the funds under RSA 31:95-b, III (acceptance of unanticipated funds over $10,000). Selectmen asked staff to include a clause allowing the $199,000 figure to be “up to” that amount so the town can account for lower actual costs if the final bids come in under budget.

Board members asked that trail builders notify town staff if informal or unauthorized trail construction appears in the area, so the town and NEMBA can coordinate removal or remediation. Staff agreed to confirm start dates and to coordinate invoicing and site walks as construction begins.

The motion was moved and seconded on the floor and the board voted in favor. Staff said they will schedule another pre-construction walk once logistics and invoicing details are finalized.","The Select Board on May 21 accepted an unanticipated donation of up to $199,000 from the Greater Wolfeboro chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association for improvements to Abenaki bike trails, subject to final invoicing and an 'as-built' map requirement.",{"_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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6230192,"Wolfeboro moves forward on ambulance service: used ambulance bought, deputy chief recruitment underway",2638,4999000,7637000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442792-f6fe4562468939f21eef895516c2694c&start=4999&end=7637","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442792-f6fe4562468939f21eef895516c2694c/thumbnail_4999000.jpg","/articles/6230192/New-Hampshire/Wolfeboro-moves-forward-on-ambulance-service-used-ambulance-bought-deputy-chief-recruitment-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230192-aac975e4e3b7aa0f6e848d165051b338/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013263&Signature=eTbRdkxt7V9-b8tObKEspYnWsm2WirSsKt-DRF~kkNb18Nm8FcSZc7LJU7WLOFWiF7FL~ohV-Yl37D-7iWPvTGUnwuYTDDIVfPWBWEVKDCfVEY4TzR~5q~2Q7qimkfUdrk7VHdAfyCP3dngu5JsS58eCpcWI4HAZxORi5jV2m240eUKTqNLhJk~27Y3J8VxVCPXeTMtyTz3zKNHV~4yHdugNMwWbwTIqdt6JGhhmp0SmDc7QYT3fWgL8Tm-fr2WFDh8DMSSE1AIZn5k2g6vjcwGNx6Rj7gGmkKMz811c0-v1o6Xy5X2nLcl5y8ioLHR~RN9Pqjjot1RmJuJEPJ95cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wolfeboro Select Board received a detailed update on May 21 from Fire Chief Tom Zotti on the town’s planned ambulance transport service, including staff recruitment, training and vehicle purchases.

Chief Zotti said the town has secured a used 2020 Chevy Silverado Type I ambulance—about 85,000 miles—through a dealer the town has worked with, and the vehicle is being lettered and readied in Auburn, New Hampshire. The department expects delivery by the end of the following week. The ambulance was purchased after an in-person review by town staff and vendor representatives.

On staffing, Zotti said the posting for a deputy chief of EMS closed with multiple applicants; an oral board and extended assessments are complete and the department expects to recommend a candidate imminently. The deputy chief will be a paramedic-level position and will be central to clinical oversight, including handling controlled drugs; the town must finalize a controlled‑substance agreement before applying to the state to upgrade the agency to a transport license. Fire department leaders said the deputy’s selection is about three weeks to a month behind the original schedule but that candidate interviews and assessments continue.

Chief Zotti also reported the department ran an assessment center for firefighter–EMT hires; staffing for several new firefighter EMT positions remains on track for July. Several current staff members were accepted into an accelerated paramedic program starting in August at Lakes Region Community College, and the department is arranging an Advanced EMT class to run locally beginning around Labor Day to train incoming staff.

On vehicles and equipment, the town is planning to purchase a second response vehicle (a crew cab pickup, under consideration as an F-250 or similar) to serve as CAR 2 for the deputy chief and to tow trailers and transport equipment. The Select Board discussed vehicle type and public perception; town management and the chief said they will present specific options and price comparisons to the board before final purchase.

Zotti said the town is working with Huggins Hospital on training and a revised medical resource agreement that supports paramedic-level transports. He told the board billing and collections policies will be an early project for the incoming deputy chief; the town expects discussion and a recommendation on billing practices in the August time frame. The department does not anticipate ambulance revenue until 2027.

The board asked the chief and town manager to return with a timeline and concrete milestones—recruitment, policy and billing choices, licensing steps—so the board can track progress toward launch of transport operations.","Fire Chief Tom Zotti updated the Select Board May 21 on recruitment and equipment steps toward town-operated ambulance transport: a used Type I ambulance has been purchased, deputy chief hiring is in process, and training and policy steps remain before transport service begins.",{"_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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6230197,"Pop Whelan ice plant needs compressor repairs; town considering new vendor and filtration",975,3968000,4943000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442792-f6fe4562468939f21eef895516c2694c&start=3968&end=4943","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442792-f6fe4562468939f21eef895516c2694c/thumbnail_3968000.jpg","/articles/6230197/New-Hampshire/Pop-Whelan-ice-plant-needs-compressor-repairs-town-considering-new-vendor-and-filtration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230197-f0ba16fe73a23764e570ac1486b2829e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013263&Signature=dx9hSlPj4hAdUtamU0kZgD6gvVFR2kpoGTb-gEQhAxPfm~ffw~h4DiFnjZUGen-fk2AkfTPmNFdnCg-vs6N6R2gaMlvbgYzFzDkGURgJYZh8MkslfsMo-m9WiQvripjwPr-4dlFoLZ-CF40L1uNfEtKa1HMGMeIrjD3aUENtNBZ4p1~YGMCoVSm7qq~JJ4GYX-mJKIbW4N6ZOv33UG02NaAKcHcvTBIysZGCoUa8FNjiBlyFFobR9FcoxQOCYB3PKsG9GlS2CYCdumpwTvZd9zVPoc-IlpR~jE8ELdckN6VomtNo6N4rRfNUhY1hArrf9PP1oBT8zUxZ14pWZGFPGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wolfeboro officials told the Select Board on May 21 that the condenser and compressors serving the Pop Whelan ice plant have suffered significant damage and must be repaired before the facility can open this season.

The town’s operations director reported that a 12-cylinder compressor “blew apart” in January and the remaining 8-cylinder unit has been overheating. Preferred Mechanical, the current contractor, recommended replacing condenser tubes and installing a rebuilt 12-cylinder unit but would only guarantee the work for a year. A second vendor, American Refrigeration, told the town it could clean and drill the condenser tubes—saving roughly $20,000 compared with full replacement—and recommended rebuilding and inspecting the large compressor. American Refrigeration estimated about $3,000 to remove and tear down the unit to determine exact repair needs.

Why this matters: town officials said mineral deposits from unfiltered well water appear to be clogging condenser tubes and oil passages, contributing to compressor failures. Staff recommended adding a pool-style filter on the incoming water and instituting annual condenser-tube cleaning to limit future damage and extend equipment life.

Town staff said the Preferred Mechanical maintenance contract costs roughly $15,000 annually and covers spring and fall service; the fall service has not yet been performed. Officials noted the previous rebuild’s one-year warranty was effectively voided when the rink sat unused for six months, reducing the value of that warranty.

Select Board members discussed options: continue with Preferred Mechanical, negotiate repairs and warranty coverage, or switch vendors. Board members expressed concern about past performance, the recurring failures and warranty limits. The operations director said American Refrigeration has experience with multiple rinks in the region and can reach Wolfeboro faster than the southern Massachusetts vendor. The town manager indicated he would review written proposals and gave staff latitude to proceed if the final numbers were reasonable.

The board did not take a formal vote at the meeting; it endorsed proceeding with a diagnostic teardown (estimated at about $3,000) by American Refrigeration and directed staff to negotiate repairs and a maintenance plan that includes annual tube cleaning and installation of a filtration system, subject to town-manager approval.

Officials said the facility will not open until the repairs and required maintenance work are complete and that staff will report costs and timelines once the vendors provide written estimates.","At the May 21 Wolfeboro Select Board meeting, town operations staff reported major compressor failures at the Pop Whelan ice facility and outlined repair options, a recommendation to add a water filter to reduce mineral buildup, and potential changes to the facility maintenance contract.","actionData","errors"]

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