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Phillips said the town’s Tamworth Summer Enrichment program held one week and plans another week, with participation by local organizations including the public library, school (for gym and bathrooms), fire/rescue, police, Bear Camp Bikes and other local groups. He reported White Lake swim lessons recorded 273 participant sessions and Bear Camp Pond swim lessons counted an estimated 432 participants across six weeks. Year‑to‑date the recreation program has served 3,302 people, Phillips said, excluding special events such as Fourth of July and Easter activities.

Phillips recalled a well‑attended Fourth of July parade and related events and described adult programs — a Squam boat cruise, an upcoming adult swim session at Chikawaw Lake and ongoing pickleball play. He said demand for additional pickleball times appears strong, with requests from beginners and advanced players; Phillips plans a first tournament on Sept. 13 and discussed coordinating inter‑town play with neighboring Sandwich.

Phillips said he is working with the Tamworth Outing Club and the conservation commission to rough‑in a half‑mile trail around the recreation field on the Brick property; a work day is tentatively planned for mid‑September. He also described open‑gym style preschool activity on the field and a continuing slate of Friday trips that have hosted about 142 kids year to date.

The board asked for questions and praised the programming. Phillips invited residents to check the town website for adult swim lesson signups and said more detail on pickleball scheduling and the trail work day will be posted as plans finalize.

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Staff proposed fees drafted for the hearing are $25 per truck bed, $35 per trailer and $45 if both truck and trailer arrive full; managers said Freedom uses a similar structure. The board agreed to post the hearing at a future regular meeting and to include Richard Doucette and transfer station staff in the discussion. The board noted the manager could retain discretion to set a lower fee for minimal loads (for example, a trash barrel) at the manager’s discretion.

Separately, staff reported transfer station infrastructure work is progressing: the outdoor spigot for running water has been restored, the septic design is pending approval, and welding work on containers has started. Officials said they are continuing coordination on the recycling building siting and that brush disposal procedures will be finalized after the building site decision.

Board members requested staff provide proposed fee language and supporting numbers in advance of the public hearing so residents can comment on a full proposal rather than reopen piecemeal discussions. A motion to post the fee hearing was approved; staff said they will include the item in the next regular meeting packet.

","Tamworth officials said they will post a public hearing to adopt brush‑disposal fees and discussed siting for the new recycling building. The town reported running water at the transfer station and ongoing container/welding work.",{"_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},6493520,"Select Board OKs powered stretcher purchase as regional ambulance staffing and billing issues persist",306,1833000,2139000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5554181-1ef79752cfc6f6be07c17630cb2a1ee7&start=1833&end=2139","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5554181-1ef79752cfc6f6be07c17630cb2a1ee7/thumbnail_1833000.jpg","/articles/6493520/New-Hampshire/Select-Board-OKs-powered-stretcher-purchase-as-regional-ambulance-staffing-and-billing-issues-persist","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493520-3e3af02a22613eed886234f7ca639b1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141806&Signature=K0TTAiJeKDmvkhdkIbEXTeHsK~vP66hQfZm6Oq63bZVoIp8-AMqqH8XfAGP7zDOEQbJ8aR8cBKxW3xKgwWFdVllC58OTTPbk87caIlRC9W-wt7lTXMdsRMQt95nfmj4AH1c1AaGbk3DvjvpwFTGs-qIXEW5SEdOFIpEz7iPRuvCuZ8gHwZJI17Nv-W1ILMfJb3kYj~tT5eyMcvf~-5iY~Bf~-FyVQ0QxnIMsyrOnLblHRT-72K4uRAOVKO5tHhgQbiSiVhrhvYVts1kfTXvfJ2QtPqYJrIX1yONv-Mhgyi~EGn0G8MDBW3p28Hi12GebeaNVtx8EgcLoIvGEg50KCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tamworth Select Board approved purchasing a refurbished powered stretcher and power‑load system for $27,600 from the town’s rescue vehicle capital reserve fund at its Aug. 7 meeting.

Matt Baumann, representing the town’s fire/rescue discussion, presented the purchase option and said the new town ambulance had been wired for a powered stretcher when built but the system was excluded at delivery to keep the vehicle under budget. He told the board the refurbished system is $27,600; a new system would cost roughly $40,000. The town’s rescue fund had sufficient balance to cover the purchase, Baumann said.

“27,000 is a lot cheaper than one back injury,” Baumann said, arguing the power system reduces manual lift risk for responders.

Board members approved the purchase by roll call. The board noted installation costs should be limited because the ambulance is already wired for a powered plate and power stretcher.

During the same agenda item the board received an update on the regional ambulance contract. One participant said billing to member towns has fluctuated due to calculation errors in the regional contract: an overcharge of roughly $62,000 at a prior calculation point produced inconsistent monthly bills and officials expect a credit and a contract amendment at the next regional meeting (noted as Oct. 23 in discussion). Board members agreed to follow up when the amendment is completed.

Town officials also discussed short‑term operational staffing: the regional provider has been running its third ambulance at the Basic Life Support level on some days because of staffing shortages, and boards from member towns granted temporary authorization for the provider to operate a third truck at a lower level through the October meeting. Board members raised response‑time concerns and discussed escalating issues about contract noncompliance if adequate ALS coverage is not provided.

The board directed the town’s representative to follow the regional amendment process, seek amended contract documents in advance for local review, and monitor response times and billing reconciliations. The board did not cancel or amend its existing contract at the meeting.

","Tamworth approved a $27,600 purchase of a powered stretcher to outfit a recently delivered ambulance. At the same meeting, officials discussed regional ambulance provider staffing shortages and an upcoming contract amendment expected to correct billing errors.",{"_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},6493525,"Jaccora Ski & Beach association seeks town help as single access bridge nears end of life",362,760000,1122000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5554181-1ef79752cfc6f6be07c17630cb2a1ee7&start=760&end=1122","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5554181-1ef79752cfc6f6be07c17630cb2a1ee7/thumbnail_760000.jpg","/articles/6493525/New-Hampshire/Jaccora-Ski-Beach-association-seeks-town-help-as-single-access-bridge-nears-end-of-life","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493525-3aa0eddad0c22d3c46d7e7cb5664695f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141806&Signature=Ozu0FH5TOrw8AoE2MMZ1H2trh5rRhw2Ed0sYa7QexBl-eqGAFY0r03Fjnp6yPDOdPZzQgO3mV5UU8kJHlRXvh~WzghfKfwa8lKxJMXxvZCZ7~ZvVTg6WvNARE-n8~zL4I43ycALo4hKaozp9ed9OR~BwB2ndeE~6vGilPI7jUo3sWjYjKYZu6HaTPgRe0wV~A3DM0yO6Tw4imb0RGhT-7NsIrWdoYo9ZNrrnnhxq6LluHPpJjJIUmif7KF1TEdgb~eQd9v-160UcZg6f~Kld9HiRWOKoLQJlb1DrdGNykNUiwpp35QsV8UxOCFOw5WgrJXGSu6sOOHWhZUSRCyYEiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joel Molchan, president of the Jaccora Ski & Beach neighborhood association, told the Tamworth Select Board on Aug. 7 that the community’s bridge on Whittier Road East — the association’s only access point — requires an October repair and will probably need full replacement within eight to 10 years.

Molchan said engineers estimate a full replacement (including abutments) will cost between $1 million and $2 million in current dollars and that the community will likely need to increase association dues substantially to finance the work. He described a short‑term October repair scheduled to allow a temporary alternate egress via a privately owned former recycling center, emphasizing the owner’s cooperation but noting that access depends on that owner’s continued permission.

“Full replacement including the abutments is expected. We'll need to raise the current estimate is 1 to $2,000,000 … that will likely mean that we will essentially need to triple our dues from now until that time,” Molchan said. He added the immediate repair will not extend the bridge’s projected lifespan and compared it to treating a broken leg — necessary but not a cure.

Molchan asked whether the town could help in several ways: (1) formally notify emergency dispatch about the temporary alternate egress for the October repair, (2) provide help securing a reliable long‑term alternate egress or easement, (3) offer technical or planning guidance, and (4) collaborate on pursuing state or federal funding if the association moves toward replacement.

Select board members responded with immediate guidance on the October repair. A board member advised Molchan to contact Linda Eldridge at the police department to have alternate access formalized with dispatch so emergency services would be aware of the temporary route; the board member said dispatch would notify county/state/ fire/emergency responders.

Board members and staff recommended regional support channels for longer‑term planning. The board suggested the association contact the Lakes Region Planning Commission in Meredith for technical guidance on grants, engineering contacts and potential funding strategies; a Select Board member offered to make an introduction.

Molchan also raised concerns unrelated to infrastructure funding, including unauthorized off‑road vehicle traffic crossing private property that has previously disrupted alternate egress arrangements. Meeting participants said state fish-and-game officers have assisted at times but that enforcement resources are limited.

Molchan described three main risks if the town and association do not secure a durable solution: loss of the alternate access if the cooperating private owner withdraws permission; inability of the association to raise sufficient funds in time; and unexpected early bridge failure due to weather or accelerated deterioration. He asked the board to remain available for follow‑up discussions as the association prepares detailed engineering estimates this fall.

The board did not commit funding at the meeting but offered administrative support to formalize temporary access with dispatch and to connect the association with regional planning resources.

The association plans to provide a detailed cost estimate in the fall after obtaining engineer reports and construction estimates.

","The president of the Jaccora Ski & Beach neighborhood told the Select Board the community’s single access bridge on Whittier Road East needs a short‑term repair in October and will likely require full replacement in eight to 10 years at an estimated $1–2 million.",{"_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},6493527,"Select Board approves deed waivers, ambulance stretcher purchase, building-notification mailing and other motions",1293,685000,1978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5554181-1ef79752cfc6f6be07c17630cb2a1ee7&start=685&end=1978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5554181-1ef79752cfc6f6be07c17630cb2a1ee7/thumbnail_685000.jpg","/articles/6493527/New-Hampshire/Select-Board-approves-deed-waivers-ambulance-stretcher-purchase-building-notification-mailing-and-other-motions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493527-4be9df25376fc6aefe915d497e8237de/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141806&Signature=mvGwBWG~Kdo59GoIBGRFnvKx2jtDztzzeLXcrIZMylf7DvoJSjjGv2tPdPZJa0VTbFVlkxIeKd9zCHJTBdk~HCgJhu-7jF1K-1IBeRlCAiR6G5rVUEtXG3SQ~7p02ILB8rllVnm2cXIRji2B9aqs0zCj1LFXaFGgTqoHWShQFDMsX9rh8fw7dB3bwLrVAUXVMTc6KKZDoM8-IWEbo6HgITSrqU2svxoC2DIt7cXi4sAA3y8HyQJeXC4m36cv58WUVymIaepRIB8X9WXnUwctYg063zlqVUxdj1r28Z2Ji1zY-j6SG73Z9Ogvze6iq0~BkyXwvwwJdHQ1G7sbnhDv~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tamworth Select Board on Aug. 7 approved a set of motions including three tax-deed waivers, the purchase of a powered ambulance stretcher from the town’s rescue vehicle capital reserve fund, and mailing of a building‑notification letter to 222 filers with reimbursement capped at $22,200 to be paid from the 2025 contingency fund.

The board voted by roll call to approve three deed waivers identified in the meeting as Map 415, Lot 90, Sub Lot 35; Map 410, Lot 139, Sub Lot 200; and Map 211, Lot 14, Sub Lot 45. The motion was moved and seconded and approved by roll call (Barry, yes; Shaffer, yes; Roberts, yes).

The board then approved purchasing a refurbished powered stretcher and power-load system for the town ambulance for $27,600, to be paid from the rescue vehicle capital reserve fund. The purchase was moved, seconded and approved by roll call (Barry, yes; Chief, yes; Prince, yes; Roberts, yes). Officials said the truck is already wired for a powered system and the purchase is a refurbished unit priced about $27,600 versus roughly $40,000 for a new system.

The board approved mailing a notice to 222 people who filed a building-notification form and reimbursing residents up to a maximum of $22,200 (including $174 postage) from contingency; the motion passed by roll call (Barry, yes; Sheaffer, yes; Roberts, yes). The chair explained the $22,200 sum reflects a three-year statute of limitations on eligible refunds.

Other approved motions included:
- A painting contract for the police station with Cobalt Construction for $12,200 (motion approved by roll call).
- Approval of the SNH poll license for one poll on Whittier Road (motion approved).
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $307,319.29 (including $200,000 to the school, $18,750 to TCNA and $19,109 to the ambulance service) and payroll of $43,532.48; both motions passed by roll call.

The board also approved routine items including meeting minutes for July 15 and July 22 and certain nonpublic minutes and adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

Several board members noted ongoing follow-ups tied to those votes: the ambulance billing issue will be reconciled later after a regional contract amendment; the stretcher purchase was presented by the town’s rescue lead who researched options; and the building-notification mailing will be produced from contingency funds and mailed using standard (not registered) postage.

The board did not attach additional conditions to the approvals recorded at the meeting.","At its Aug. 7 meeting the Tamworth Select Board approved three tax-deed waivers, authorized purchase of a powered ambulance stretcher from the rescue vehicle capital reserve, approved mailing building-notification letters to 222 filers and took routine fiscal actions including accounts payable and payroll.","actionData","errors"]

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