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Selectmen discuss phone/internet account, Primex liability notice and tax-deposit authorization

Town of Surry Board of Selectmen · July 13, 2026
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Summary

The selectmen discussed a Spectrum commercial phone and internet account for town departments, acknowledged a Primex liability-rate increase for volunteer and certified firefighters, and assigned Bruce Smith to research authorizing the tax collector to make tax deposits under RSA 41:29.

The selectmen discussed a Spectrum Zoom meeting about establishing a new commercial phone and internet account to serve town hall, library, the fire department and highway department; the board discussed the number of phones, message-directory use and that cost and connection terms are still under negotiation.

The board acknowledged a Primex notice of a liability-rate increase affecting volunteer firefighters and certified firefighters; the minutes record only that a copy was sent to Josh Brooks and do not list dollar impacts.

John Berglund asked that Tax Collector Sharon Sweeney be authorized to make tax deposits; the minutes reference RSA 41:29 regarding the duties of the treasurer and the board assigned Bruce Smith to research the matter.

No cost estimates, contract terms or legal findings were recorded in the published minutes; staff follow-up is required for contract terms, insurance impact and whether authority to deposit taxes will be formally delegated.