The Carroll County Commission voted Dec. 1 to recommend that the delegation subcommittee add $65,000 to the county budget to support the Mount Washington Valley Adult Day Center.

Norman Cludier, president of the Betty Ketchum Foundation and a representative of the day center, told the commission the center "absolutely serves the entirety of Carroll County," is a licensed medical facility regulated by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, and provides significant uncompensated care. "Approximately 1 out of 4 attendees of the adult day center attend at no charge," Cludier said, describing clients who do not qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford care.

Commissioners and the center discussed past town contributions, including support from Conway and Bartlett in earlier years, and the practical limits of soliciting small neighboring towns for warrant articles. Cludier said about 85% of attendees are Carroll County residents and roughly 15% are from nearby Western Maine communities; he also said two Maine foundations—the Mulford Trust and the Stephen King Foundation—provide some subsidizing support for those out‑of‑state attendees.

Chair (unidentified) moved to recommend the $65,000 addition to the delegation subcommittee; the motion was seconded and the board voted in favor. The commission recorded the recommendation but noted the delegation retains authority over budgeting and final appropriations.

Commissioner Parker and others asked staff for follow‑up detail on how much the named private foundations pay and on the center’s calculations that led to requesting 85% reimbursement of uncompensated care. The center said it previously sought town support from Conway and Bartlett but chose not to apply for town warrants this year.

Next steps: the county will transmit the recommendation to the delegation subcommittee; the day center expects to seek the opportunity to speak when the delegation considers additions to the budget.