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Selectmen approve salt contract, set NAA hearing and OK road race; several routine appointments advanced
Summary
The board approved a bulk salt procurement contract, set a Neighborhood Assistance Act public hearing for June 22, approved two appointments/referrals and granted the annual road race date and conditional routing; all recorded motions carried by voice vote.
At its meeting the Killingworth Board of Selectmen approved several procedural and procurement items by voice vote and set a public hearing date for Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) applications.
Minutes and appointments: The board unanimously approved the minutes of the May 11, 2026 meeting. Members moved to appoint Cindy McGonigal to the Inland Wetlands Board (highlighting her approximately 40 years' experience with vernal pools) and approved the motion. The board also agreed to refer Jamie Young's reappointment to the Regional Water Authority representative position to a future town meeting for formal reappointment.
Neighborhood Assistance Act: The board set a public hearing on NAA applications for June 22 at 6:45 p.m. to meet legal notice timing; the chair said the board had already received one application.
Salt procurement: After brief discussion about unit pricing and how the town uses salt versus sand, the board approved the bulk salt contract as presented (roughly the same terms as last year, covering approximately 300 tons). Members discussed operational steps to reduce salt usage and adjust mix ratios but voted to accept the contract.
Killingworth road race: The board approved the annual Killingworth road race for August 29, 2026. The only course change mentioned is a shorter path through Lavender Farms; the updated route map and the highway permit were still pending at the time of the vote. The board approved the date and allowed the event to proceed subject to required permits.
Public comment: A resident speaking during public comment urged clearer public education about bonding and the capital plan, defended the Board of Finance's prior work and warned that paying for the fire truck directly rather than bonding could cause large mill-rate increases. Board members heard those concerns and reiterated plans to improve communication ahead of the town meeting.
Votes at a glance: minutes approved (voice vote, unanimity recorded), appointment of Cindy McGonigal (voice vote, carried), referral of Jamie Young to town meeting (voice vote, carried), set NAA hearing for June 22 at 6:45 p.m. (voice vote, carried), approved bulk salt contract (voice vote, carried), approved road race date August 29, 2026 (voice vote, carried).
