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Votes at a glance: Select Board accepts state clean‑fleets grant, awards chimney contract and approves appointments
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Summary
During its Nov. 10, 2025 meeting the Milford Select Board approved a state Granite State Clean Fleets grant for a six‑wheel dump truck, disbanded the Art Walk committee at its request, awarded masonry work to remove two Town Hall chimneys, designated the town administrator for a CWSRF project and approved several routine consent items.
The Milford Board of Selectmen on Nov. 10 approved several formal actions resulting from public hearing, staff recommendations and ministerial updates.
Key outcomes
- Grant acceptance: The board accepted a Granite State Clean Fleets grant for a replacement 6‑wheel dump truck awarded through New Hampshire DES and the Governor & Executive Council for $205,591. DPW Director Leo Lessard described the truck’s configuration (front plow, wing plow, sander, GPS and liquid system). The motion to accept the grant passed by voice vote (ayes).
- Committee dissolution: At the Art Walk committee’s request the board voted to disband the committee so it could re‑organize as an independent 501(c)(3). The board approved the dissolution 4‑0.
- Contractor award: The board awarded masonry work to Alex Pendleberry LLC for $9,300 to remove and recap two of Town Hall’s chimneys identified as safety hazards. Bids for the work ranged from $7,900 to $93,000; the board emphasized saving salvaged brick for potential future restoration and discussed seeking LCHIP funding for a larger restoration package. The contract award was approved 4‑0.
- CWSRF designation: The board designated the town administrator as the authorized official to review, process and submit disbursements for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) influent pump station screening/conveyor upgrade project; the action was approved by the board.
- Consent calendar and appointments: The board approved several consent items (holiday decorations and Santa event permits from the Milford Lions Club; a raffle permit for the Boys & Girls Club of the Souhegan Valley; final inspection and bond release for Spring Creek Sand & Gravel; appointment of a deputy tax collector; and an unanticipated $5,000 donation from Milford Area Seniors to install an exterior handicap door button at Town Hall). Items 2 and 6 were discussed and later approved individually; the consent calendar passed.
Votes and motions (summary)
- Settlement agreements (docket nos. 226‑2024‑CVD‑00469 and 262‑2025‑CVD‑00460): motion moved by Chris Labonte, seconded by (recording indicates Selectwoman Filbrick). Vote: 4‑0, motion approved.
- Granite State Clean Fleets grant acceptance ($205,591): motion to accept made by Selectman Chris Labonte, seconded by Selectwoman Filbrick; board approved by voice vote (ayes).
- Disband Art Walk committee: motion made by Selectwoman Filbrick, seconded by Selectman Labonte; vote 4‑0 to disband at the committee’s request.
- Chimney removal contract: motion to award Alex Pendleberry LLC $9,300 to remove and recap two chimneys on Bridal/Middle Street facades; board approved 4‑0.
- CWSRF designation for pump station screening/conveyor upgrade: motion to designate Town Administrator Laurie Radke as authorized official; board approved.
What the board said
DPW Director Leo Lessard emphasized safety concerns and the intent to salvage brick for potential historic restoration in the future. A preservation advocate recommended deconstruction with documentation to allow future reconstruction under grant funding.
Next steps
Staff will execute grant acceptance paperwork, issue the chimney removal contract, and complete the CWSRF designation form for submission to New Hampshire DES. The board discussed pursuing LCHIP funding for a larger Town Hall restoration package in the future.
