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Selectmen seek clarity on Spofford Lake boat ramp closure and DOT crosswalk responsibility; staff vacancies to be posted
Summary
Selectmen asked whether the town or state decides winter closures of the Spofford Lake boat ramp and were told Thompson will consult the Town Attorney or state. The board also discussed NH DOT paving on Route 9A that would require town responsibility for a crosswalk at Camp Spofford and directed follow‑up; highway mowing staffing was also addressed.
Members of Chesterfield's Board of Selectmen on April 1 discussed public‑use and maintenance issues affecting Spofford Lake and Route 9A, and directed staff follow‑up on staffing for roadside mowing.
Brad Roscoe asked who determines whether the Spofford Lake boat ramp is closed during winter. Alissa Thompson said she would contact the Town Attorney or the State to clarify which authority controls winter ramp closures. Jeff Scott, a public commenter, urged caution, saying "we shouldn't open a can of worms" when probing the matter.
Thompson also reported receiving a notice from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation about paving Route 9A; the notice stated the Town would need to take responsibility for a crosswalk at Camp Spofford as part of the project. Gary Winn said he will speak directly with Camp Spofford representatives about the crosswalk.
On operations, Thompson said that longtime roadside mowing provider Chris Flagg will not return this year. The Board directed Thompson to post Highway Department positions on Indeed and on the Town Facebook page to fill vacancies.
Mary Ewell told the board the Community Power adjusted fund balance for the year is $15,000 and requested those funds be transferred to the appropriate town fund; no vote on that transfer was recorded at the meeting.
The Board tasked staff with follow‑up (Town Attorney consultation about ramp authority; Winn to speak with Camp Spofford; job postings for highway positions) and scheduled further review of related items at upcoming meetings.
