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Selectmen approve inclement weather policy, release $999 from IT trust and are advised river-boat ramp may require operating budget funding
Summary
The Board adopted an Inclement Weather Policy for non-essential employees, approved a $999 release from the IT Expendable Trust Fund, and heard from the town attorney that if a warrant article to repair the River Road boat launch fails, the town may need to close the ramp unless repairs are funded in the operating budget.
The Chesterfield Board of Selectmen took several administrative and funding actions at its Feb. 18 meeting. The board voted unanimously to adopt an Inclement Weather Policy for all non-essential employees after amending the draft; Fran Shippee moved the adoption and Mary Ewell seconded.
Shortly thereafter the board voted to release $999 from the IT Expendable Trust Fund; the motion was moved by Fran Shippee, seconded by Mary Ewell, and passed unanimously.
In Old Business Mary Ewell reported she had asked the Town Attorney about a warrant article to fund repairs to the River Road boat launch. The attorney advised that the town is liable for the ramp and that if voters reject a stand-alone warrant article to fund repairs, the town would likely need to close the ramp until funds are available. The attorney recommended placing the repair funding in the operating budget to avoid a forced closure if the warrant article fails.
Separately, Linda Sedlewicz and Jeff Scott updated the board on a CRG grant submission to NH-DES (filed Jan. 27, 2026); NH-DES described the proposal as "a good proposal" and the town expects to learn award decisions by the end of April. Alissa Thompson reported that Chief Rouse’s contract is complete and ready for signature. The board also convened a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(a) to discuss employee concerns; the non-public began at 10:00 PM and concluded at 11:01 PM, after which the board adjourned at 11:09 PM.
