Sanbornton Selectboard approves trust-fund transfers, awards waste-hauling contract and OKs $753,689 road-paving amendment

The Sanbornton Selectboard on June 3 approved several financial transfers, an appointment to the Capital Improvements Program committee, a three-year municipal waste-hauling contract and an amended road-paving total that raises town road project costs to $753,689.75.

Selectman Ralph Carter moved to accept a $2,500 donation to the Sanbornton Public Library from Bob Silvia; the motion was seconded by Selectman Mark Brown and passed unanimously. The board then approved multiple trust-fund transfers to cover town expenses: $51,720 from the Ambulance Revenue Fund to General Fund 4220.660 to reimburse for a new utility truck; $2,077.38 from the Ambulance Revenue Fund to General Fund 4220.331 for ambulance billing; $13,305.31 from the Town Facilities CRF 4916.110 to General Fund 4194.110 for replacement of the Sanbornton Public Library roof; and $4,476.40 from Transfer Station Equipment CRF 4915.900 to General Fund 4324.630 for upgrades to the Transfer Station backhoe. Each motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Mark Brown moved to appoint Glenn Frederick to the CIP Committee to replace Nina Gardner for a term expiring March 31, 2029; Selectman Brandon Deacon seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Transfer Station Manager Shauna Goutier reported two bids were received under RFP STS-2026-06 for municipal solid waste, construction/demo and recycling hauling and two two-yard containers. Board members discussed the bids: Shauna said Casella has provided reliable, responsive service historically, while Selectman Mark Brown and Selectman Ralph Carter noted Waste Management appeared more competitive on price. Selectman Carter said Waste Management "used to be more expensive but seems to be getting more competitive" and emphasized favoring lower cost to help keep the tax rate stable. Selectman Carter moved to award STS-2026-06 to Waste Management effective July 1, 2026 and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the contract on the town’s behalf; Selectman Brown seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Selectman Deacon said the board expects roughly $25,000 in savings over three years versus Casella.

Shauna also presented a Verdantas quote for landfill monitoring that rose from $5,000 to $9,700; the board asked her to seek additional quotes and consider an RFP for a longer monitoring contract. Shauna clarified operational questions about brush burning (multiple piles may be burned if they remain below the berm and weather permits) and said she would follow up with Swains/Swain Landscaping about mowing and vegetation concerns near the Town Office, Old Town Hall and Town Park snack shack.

On old business, Selectman Deacon said paving work was extended from Route 127 to Calef Hill Road, increasing the project scope and cost. Deacon moved to approve the amended amount of $753,689.75 for road projects; Selectman Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Town Administrator Trish Stafford reported she had met with an energy procurement company about the fall electric-supply contract, had received ten resumes and contacted candidates for the Finance Coordinator position, and was reviewing an Overwatch Foundation report about the town’s .gov domain transition. The board signed routine documents including timber intents and land use change tax yields and applied signatures to warrants, including a $51,702 payment to Irwin Automotive Group and a $616,515 payment to Winnisquam Regional School District.

The board approved minutes for May 20 and May 27, 2026, and adjourned at 7:41 p.m.; its next regular meeting is scheduled for June 17 at 5 p.m., with a workshop at 4 p.m.