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Selectboard signs humane society contract, flags UVLSRPC language for revision; parking lot layout found inside flood zone
Summary
The board signed the Upper Valley Humane Society contract, paused final signing of a UVLSRPC Circuit Rider contract pending language changes, signed an emergency-shelter letter for the Congregational Church, and learned the town office parking lot is 4 feet into the flood zone; an NHDOT site visit is planned for early August.
At the June 10 meeting the Selectboard reviewed several administrative items related to contracts, facilities and public health.
Contracts: The board reviewed and signed the Upper Valley Humane Society 2026 contract. The UVLSRPC Circuit Rider contract for July 2026'June 2027 was reviewed but Charles Smith raised concerns with some language; minutes record that Paul Goundrey will contact Renee at UVLSRPC to request changes, after which the Selectboard will sign the revised contract. No final signature on the revised UVLSRPC contract is recorded in the minutes.
Emergency shelter and water testing: The Congregational Church requested a letter confirming its role as an emergency shelter; the Selectboard signed that letter (signed by Kevin Follensbee). The board also received E. coli test results for the town's three ponds dated June 8, 2026; the minutes note receipt of results but do not provide details on levels or advisories.
Parking lot and flood-zone issue: Charles Smith reported on a June 2 Zoom meeting about the Town Office parking lot; the engineer's review found the parking lot is four feet into the flood zone. The engineer will meet a New Hampshire Department of Transportation representative for a site visit in early August and noted Dig Safe will need to mark a propane line before work.
Why it matters: the contract-signing and contract-language review affect how the town accesses regional services; the parking lot's placement in the flood zone could require design changes or permit work. The minutes record next steps but no final approvals beyond the humane-society contract.
