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Select Board approves range of purchases, appointments and a resolution opposing federal grant freezes
Summary
At its meeting the Plymouth Select Board approved a resolution protesting federal freezes on some grant programs, awarded several FY25–26 CIP purchases and contracts, and confirmed multiple appointments and nominations. The board also directed follow-up on grant and university funding issues.
The Plymouth Select Board on Tuesday approved a resolution objecting to proposed federal freezes on grant programs, awarded multiple capital and service contracts for FY25–26, and confirmed several board and committee appointments.
Nut graf: The routine business included both policy-level action—a resolution to register the town’s opposition to freezes that affect pending EDA and other grants—and multiple procurement and personnel actions that underscore near-term capital work in the town’s FY25–26 capital improvement program.
Votes and formal actions (summary) - Resolution opposing federal grant freezes: The board voted to “accept this resolution and sign it and pass it along” (motion made by a board member; second recorded). The resolution directs letters to state and federal representatives and asks for continued funding of programs that supported local infrastructure and community organizations. The resolution passed by voice vote. - Awards and purchases (CIP / contract approvals): - VHF repeater replacement (Allcom Technologies): Approved purchase from Allcom Technologies for $25,151.82 and waived competitive bidding (CIP item for 2025–26). - Police vehicle and equipment (Dodge Durango, state contract): Approved award through state contract for a 2025 all‑wheel‑drive Dodge Durango with police equipment for $71,252.51; board waived competitive bidding as permitted by the state contract. - Russell Street improvements, Phase 2: The board accepted the low construction bid from John H. Lyman & Sons, Inc. for $384,220 and authorized a project allocation of $422,642 (including a recommended contingency) to complete sidewalks and related work from Pleasant Street to Highland Street. Funding includes prior appropriations, a $40,000 Grafton County grant and highway funds. - Catch-basin cleaning and jetting services: Awarded to Bellamore for up to $20,000 for catch-basin cleaning and related pipe jetting services for the 2025–26 year. - Appointments and nominations: - Motion to nominate Bill Bolton as the Select Board’s representative to the Pemigewasset (Pemmi) River Local Advisory Committee was approved and the board signed the appointment form. - Appointment of Frederick (Fred) Kelsey to the Zoning Board of Adjustment as a regular member for a three‑year term was approved. - Appointment of Anne Petro as an alternate trustee to the Keyes Public Library was approved (alternate to be used for quorum needs under RSA 202‑A:10). - Energy Commission: The board voted to appoint Brian Hachey (Hachez spelled in letter) as a full member of the Plymouth Energy Commission; select board members noted Mr. Hachey will be sworn in by the town clerk when formal paperwork is complete.
Other formalities Board members signed the authorization and procurement paperwork required for the awards and the personnel forms necessary to finalize appointments. Several motions were approved by unanimous voice vote with no roll-call tally recorded in the public transcript.
Ending The board directed staff to forward the signed resolution to state and federal officials and to continue follow-up with grant administrators and university officials about pending project funding.
