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Resident seeks access letter to Phase II; festival committee warns fireworks require porta-potties; highway and fire departments report storm damage and repair/
Summary
Forrest Hicks asked the board to send a letter to the Planning Board about access to Phase II development near Hicks Baseball Field; Festival Committee member Andrea Gendron said lack of porta-potties could end fireworks under state health rules. Highway and Fire Department representatives reported storm-related roadwork, beaver trapping and equipment needs.
During public input at the July 15 meeting Forrest Hicks asked the Select Board to send a letter to the Planning Board regarding access to Phase II development that would pass by Hicks Baseball Field; the board agreed to consult NHMA legal counsel to learn what steps are required. Hicks told the board he would maintain the access road in winter if needed.
Andrea Gendron, representing the Festival Committee, followed up on the town's Fourth of July fireworks and said the only issue brought to the Select Board was the absence of porta-potties. She said the committee was informed that, under state health laws, porta-potties are required and that without them fireworks would not be allowed going forward; she told the board she had relayed that guidance to the committee.
Mike Kenison of the Highway Department described heavy storm-related roadwork, confirmed ditching work on Airport Road and said a landowner reported that a material pile had begun running onto Sunset Paradise; he said he will address cleanup. Kenison also reported beaver activity on Valley Road and said "Mark is working on getting them trapped." He agreed to prioritize digging out the pond across from the Old Corner Store once road repairs calm down because debris left by the storm is impeding the Fire Department's ability to pump water from that pond.
Chris Milligan of the Fire Department reported a broken windshield on a freight truck and presented vendor pricing for equipment: track lights priced at $746 for both, AGM batteries $460 for both, and a "tac stick" quoted at $493; he said technicians from New York completed needed work on Rescue 1 (the mini pumper). The Select Board asked Amanda Simino to contact Primex to confirm the town's deductible before authorizing the windshield replacement; the board authorized Chris to proceed with purchases up to $746 through Amazon or state vendors as long as costs do not exceed that amount.
These operational reports were heard as part of the regular agenda and did not result in independent motions beyond the board's direction to staff for follow-up.
