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Select Board approves rec center bid, streetlights, appointments and coin sales; sets May 12 public hearing
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Summary
The board accepted a $174,500 bid for the Bo Rec Center addition, authorized dark‑sky streetlights (up to $1,500 each) after giving nearby residents time to object, appointed Bianca Contreras to the Business Development Commission, approved commemorative-coin prices (pewter $15, silver $90) and set a May 12 public hearing for a discretionary preservation easement.
At its regular meeting the Bow Select Board approved multiple routine and contested items, including bids, appointments and policy housekeeping.
Construction and procurement: The board accepted the only qualifying bid for the Bo Rec Center addition — $174,500 from Jeff Knight — on a motion and voice vote. Members also approved the consent agenda and approved the March 24, 2026 meeting minutes.
Streetlights: The board authorized purchase and installation of two streetlights on Sawmill Road, amending the motion to allow fixtures priced up to $1,500 each to ensure dark‑sky compliance and delaying installation until after May 15 so nearby residents have time to raise placement concerns. Discussion emphasized LED, directional fixtures to limit light spill.
Appointments: The board appointed Bianca Contreras to the Business Development Commission after recusal statements by two members with personal connections; the board noted interest in keeping the other applicant engaged for future openings.
300th anniversary fund and coins: The board reviewed the anniversary fund balance (reported as $12,005.13 with an additional $10,000 budgeted effective July 1) and authorized Town Manager David Stack to approve reasonable committee expenditures from the fund. The board also set commemorative coin prices at $15 for pewter and $90 for silver and authorized selling coins with proceeds deposited into the 300th anniversary fund.
Other business: The board approved an assessor exemption‑credit authorization, set a public hearing for a discretionary preservation easement on 68 Woodhill Road for May 12 (with a sitewalk at 5 p.m.), and heard committee reports on community events including plant sales and a car show. The meeting ended with a roll‑call vote to enter a nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3 to discuss pending claims and litigation.
Votes at a glance: Bo Rec Center bid acceptance — approved (voice vote); Truck and loader bid-waiver — approved (voice vote); Streetlights (dark‑sky fixtures, install not before May 15) — approved (voice vote); BDC appointment (Bianca Contreras) — approved (voice vote); 300th anniversary fund spending authority for Town Manager — approved; Coin pricing (pewter $15, silver $90) — approved.
No additional public sessions on these items were scheduled at the meeting; the board delegated implementation steps to town staff and committees.
