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Select Board approves one‑year sublease consent for Tamworth Community Nurse Association to host visiting health professionals
Summary
The Tamworth Select Board voted Sept. 16 to sign a written consent allowing the Tamworth Community Nurse Association to sublease space to visiting, licensed health professionals for one year, subject to meeting TCNA standards and the lease's terms; the board recorded assent and staff will provide the signed letter to TCNA.
The Tamworth Select Board on Sept. 16 approved a one‑year written consent permitting the Tamworth Community Nurse Association (TCNA) to sublease portions of its leased premises to visiting, licensed health professionals.
Laurie Diamond, a member of the TCNA board, told the Select Board that TCNA's recent community survey prioritized maternal health, mental health and foot care and that the organization wants to provide space to visiting clinicians rather than employ them directly. “So cutting to the chase, what I need from you is permission to allow visiting health professionals to use space in our building,” Diamond said.
Diamond read a draft letter the town council prepared that, as read aloud at the meeting, cites the town’s authority under RSA 41:11‑a and limits subleasing to visiting health professionals who meet professional licensure or credentialing standards and whose services will benefit Tamworth residents. The letter sets a one‑year initial term with the option for additional one‑year renewals at the lessor’s discretion and requires sublessees to adhere to the existing lease terms.
Board members asked how frequently providers might be on site and how TCNA would verify credentials. TCNA representatives said visiting providers would manage their own scheduling and billing and must be licensed and credentialed to the same standard TCNA expects from its own services. Diamond said TCNA is seeking providers who will accept Medicare and Medicaid when appropriate to make services more affordable for local residents.
A board member moved to approve the sublease amendment as presented; another member seconded, and members signaled assent by voice. Staff agreed to provide the signed letter to TCNA.
