Town of Atkinson, New Hampshire 2012 Annual Report
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Town of Atkinson, New Hampshire 2012 Annual Report Celebrating Atkinson, then... ...And Now For The Year Ending December 31, 2012 Selectmen’s Office Weekdays: Animal Control 362-5266 8:00am – 4:00pm 234-5193 Building Inspection & Code Enforcement Weekdays: Monday 362-1057 8:00am – 9 am 6:30pm – 8:00pm Building Permits Monday Evenings 362-1057 6:30pm – 8:00pm Community Center Monday Tuesday – Friday 362-5531 9:00am – 3:00pm 9:00am – 2:00pm Highway Department Kimball Library Weekdays Saturdays Fire Department Emergency Number Business Number Tax Collector Monday Wednesday Friday 362-4010 362-5234 10:00am – 8:00pm 10:00am – 3:00pm 911 362-5611 362-5357 11am – 7:00pm 9:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am – 1:00pm Town Clerk Monday Tuesday-Thursday Friday 362-4920 8:30am – 7:00pm 8:30am – 5:00pm 8:00am – 12:00pm Planning/Zoning Tuesday – Thursday 362-5761 10:00am – 2:00pm Police Department Emergency Number Business Number Transfer/Recycle Station Wednesday Saturday & Sunday 911 362-4001 12:00pm – 4:00pm 9:00am – 4:00pm Monthly Meeting Schedules (held at the Town Hall except when noted) Board of Selectmen Mondays 7:30pm Conservation Commission 1st Monday Kimball Library Trustees 3rd Wednesday Kimball Library Planning Board 1st & 3rd Wednesday Recreation Commission 1st Wednesday Community Center Zoning Board of Adjustment 2nd Tuesday Local Organizations Atkinson Historical Society Atkinson Women’s Civic Club Friends of the Kimball Library Lions Club Veterans Club 7:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF ATKINSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR THE YEAR 2012 2012 Annual Report ~ ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Town Report Dedication “The greatest testimonial to Atkinson’s community pride is when residents give of themselves. We have something special in our Town, our volunteer’s spirit and commitment. It is a tribute of which we should be very proud.” Atkinson Town Report – 1982 This statement is as true today as it was in 1982. For that reason, we dedicate the 2012 Town Report to all of our residents, young and old, with thanks to all those that came before. Grange Hall (Old Town Hall), Academy Ave. 2012 Annual Report ~ 4 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH The Page Homestead, Main Street Old Main Street, looking North to Congregational Church Horse and Buggy on Main Street, Cogswell Farm to the left “The Tunnel”, looking North on Main Street (Summer) “The Tunnel”, looking North on Main Street (Winter) 2012 Annual Report ~ 5 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH In Memoriam AS WE REMEMBER JANE COLE Jane knew everything about town history and what a selectman or town board member needed to know. She “schooled” over 20 boards of new green selectmen in how to do their job. The words always were “Ask Jane.” “She was compassionate to the elderly, always alerting us to those in need. Jane was also very sensitive to the environment, assisting me in writing hand-outs about ballot issues. Atkinson lost someone very special when it lost Jane. She was much loved.” Carol Grant (Fmr. Selectwoman) “I knew Jane for many years. She was a special friend to me and my family. When I was involved with the Town, especially as Selectman, Jane was always there to give me much needed assistance , answering my questions and sharing her knowledge of town history. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.” “Bub” Reynolds (Fmr. Selectman) “Jane was the constant and consistent “GO TO” person in the Selectman’s Office – my most valuable resource. She was the “MVP” of the office. As it was aptly said, “ASK JANE” and I did!!!” Charlie George (Fmr. Selectman) (Continued on page 7) 2012 Annual Report ~ 6 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 6) “Jane had a roguish smile that made you look out for what would happen next. The stories of her summer trips to Maine -- about her children’s antics and the unexpected things that always happened on the way -- were always good for a laugh.” “Jake” Collins (Fmr. Planning Board Chairman) “As a Budget Committee member and Selectman, Jane was by my side, guiding the way, putting things in historical perspective and keeping us on track. Jane clearly trained most of the Selectmen, if they were smart enough to listen, and was responsible for organizing and running a key portion of our town government.” Brian Boyle (Fmr. Selectman) “She was generous with her time. When the Atkinson Historical Society asked Jane to be the Editor of the definitive book on Atkinson’s history, Jane accepted the responsibility. She took all of the historical information from the Society’s archives and collections and put the book together. She was the glue that held the project together. “Atkinson Then and Now” would not have been published if not for Jane.” Eleanor Zaremba (Atkinson Historical Society and Fmr. Town Clerk) “Jane was called “The Mayor of Atkinson” because she knew more about running the town than anyone else. She was intelligent, dedicated, and hardworking, with a steel-trap memory. Whenever the background for any issue was needed, the first thing people did was to ask Jane. And she would remember…in detail. She managed to work all day as the consummate professional.” Linda Jette (Fmr. Town Clerk) “I will always be grateful for the time she shared and with her guidance through the minefield that is small town politics. A strong independent Yankee, a good friend, a great mother, and a wonderful neighbor.” Ted Stewart (Road Agent) “Jane could always be counted upon to lighten the mood with an anecdote about her kids. Jane, you will be sorely missed.” Mark Acciard (Fmr. Budget Com. Chr.) (Continued on page 8) 2012 Annual Report ~ 7 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 7) “Everyone needs a Confidant, a person they can go to for advice and counsel when they face big issues. Jane was that person for me. To me she was the oracle of Delphi. Her wisdom, compassion, willingness to help and understanding of so many issues made her a “go to” person.” Paul DiMaggio (Vice-Chair, Atkinson Planning Board) “Jane was a wealth of information and patiently and thoroughly educated me in my job.” Shirley Galvin (Fmr. Planning Board Clerk). “Wisdom – a gift Jane held and shared with all she met – a legacy she leaves us all. How many times have we looked to Jane for a “compass.” Thank you. I will always remember her as my friend.” Ken Grant (Fmr. State Rep.) “Mom made working for the town her life, and brought it home with her quite literally! Oh, she may have physically retired from Town Hall – but you can be sure that every Monday night at 7:00 pm she would be firmly planted in front of the television, more than likely yelling that someone was wrong – and occasionally picking up the phone calling someone to tell them so. Mom loved the town, which is why she chose to die there.” Robin Malone (Jane’s youngest daughter) “New” Town Hall, Academy Ave. 2012 Annual Report ~ 8 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH MARTHA MACDONALD Martha MacDonald was the youngest child of Haverhill, MA Mayor Albert W. Glynn which set the stage for her life-long dedication to civic involvement. Martha served for 42 consecutive years as a Supervisor of the Checklist for Atkinson, making this the longest held elected position in Atkinson’s history. Martha was also a long time member of the Atkinson Historical Society, a past president of the Atkinson Fire Department Auxiliary. In addition to volunteering for countless activities in Atkinson, Martha and her husband, Fred, hosted the Atkinson Antique Car and Truck Show for many years, and were named Citizens of the year in 2005. Martha loved spending time with her family, singing in the Holy Angels church choir and indulging in her passion for the Red Sox, Patriots and the Boston College Eagles. It never rained on Martha's parade….her irrepressible spirit and positive outlook were a gift to all those who knew her. 2012 Annual Report ~ 9 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Table of Contents Telephone Directory ....................................................................................... Inside Front Cover Dedication ................................................................................................................................... 4 Memoriam.................................................................................................................................... 6 Town Administrators Report ................................................................................................... 12 Officials and Employees ........................................................................................................... 13 Financial Reports Auditors Report ........................................................................................................................ 17 Involuntary Merger Notice ....................................................................................................... 18 Trustee of the Trust Funds Report ............................................................................................ 19 Treasurers Report ..................................................................................................................... 20 Tax Collectors Financial Report ............................................................................................... 24 Tax Rate Calculation ................................................................................................................ 27 Town Clerks Financial Report .................................................................................................. 28 2012 Town Ballot Summary ..................................................................................................... 29 Budget and Warrants 2013 Town Meeting Warrants .................................................................................................. 30 2013 FY Budget Summary ....................................................................................................... 43 2013 Money Warrants Summary .............................................................................................. 44 Department, Commission and Committee Reports ACTV ....................................................................................................................................... 45 Animal Control ......................................................................................................................... 47 Building Inspector .................................................................................................................... 48 Byways Committee .................................................................................................................. 49 Conflict of Interest Committee ................................................................................................. 52 Community Center and Senior Programs ................................................................................. 53 Conservation Commission........................................................................................................ 56 Elderly Affairs .......................................................................................................................... 58 Energy Commission ................................................................................................................. 60 Fire Department ........................................................................................................................ 62 Highway Department ................................................................................................................ 65 Historical Society ..................................................................................................................... 67 Kimball Library ........................................................................................................................ 68 Kimball Library Financials ....................................................................................................... 71 Planning Board ......................................................................................................................... 74 Police Department .................................................................................................................... 76 Rail Committee ......................................................................................................................... 77 Recreation Commission............................................................................................................ 78 Supervisor of the Checklist....................................................................................................... 81 Tax Collector ............................................................................................................................ 83 Town Clerk ............................................................................................................................... 85 Zoning Board of Adjustment ................................................................................................... 86 (Continued on page 11) 2012 Annual Report ~ 10 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 10) Table of Contents (cont.) 2012 Employee Payroll ............................................................................................................. 87 2012 Vendor List ....................................................................................................................... 89 Statistics Births ........................................................................................................................................ 96 Marriages .................................................................................................................................. 97 Deaths ....................................................................................................................................... 98 Volunteer Form ......................................................................................................................... 99 Photo Credits ................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover Atkinson Depot, Main Street 2012 Annual Report ~ 11 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Report of the Atkinson Town Administrator The Town Administrator’s position was created in 2001 by a petitioned Warrant Article. Since that time there have been six Administrators serving our Town. In those 12 years, Administrators have dealt with significant change. We’ve had a booming economy and an economy in crisis; some of the snowiest winters on record and one without snow. We’ve negotiated complex vendor and union contracts and handled the mundane day-to-day activities required to keep the town running; dealt with serious and lasting power outages; with mosquito borne viruses like EEE and West Nile; contamination in resident’s wells and layover stations. We’ve dealt with conflict and controversy. The one constant that we’ve had to deal with is change. One of my favorite quotes is from John A. Simone – “If you’re in a bad situation, don’t worry it’ll change. If you’re in a good situation, don’t worry it’ll change”. As a Town we have to change with each situation. We have to change the way we think, change our processes, change the way we look at things and change the way we respond to the challenges that surround us. I for one look forward to change. Change is where growth lives and it keeps things interesting. It has been a pleasure and a privilege serving our Town. Thank you to all the residents, volunteers and Town employees who have helped to make my job fun, challenging and rewarding. I look forward to serving you in 2013. Respectfully submitted, Bill Innes 2012 Annual Report ~ 12 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Representatives to the General Court District 14 The Honorable Debra Desimone The Honorable William G. Friel The Honorable Jack Hayes The Honorable Norman L. Major The Honorable Jeffrey D. Oligny State Senator The Honorable Chuck Morse, District 22 Town Officials and Employees 2011 Elected Officials Moderator James Garrity 2014 Board of Selectmen Todd Barbera Fred J. Childs, Jr, Chairman William G. Friel 2015 2013 2014 Tax Collector Debra L. DeSimone 2015 Town Clerk Rose Cavalear 2015 Treasurer Susan B. Coppeta 2013 Cemetery Trustees Kathleen Friel Mark F. Keeffe Robert P. Patuto 2013 2014 2015 Conflict of Interest Bruce Cambriello Gary Brownfield Jean Foley Raymond J. Fournier Joyce Lafrance, Chairman Richard L. Smith, Resigned 2013 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 Library Trustees Alan Phair, Chairman Wendy Doughty Margaret Finn, Secretary Helen “Kay” Galloway, Vice-Chairman Nina Gray, Alternate Julie Hammond, Alternate 2013 2015 2014 2013 2013 2013 2012 Annual Report Municipal Budget Committee Wendy Barker Susan Carroll John Feuer Harold Morse Craig G. Schuster William Smith Fred Childs, ex-officio 2015 2013 2014 2014 2015 2013 Road Agent Edward A. Stewart 2013 Supervisor of the Checklist Patricia Mangini, Chairman Leslie Barbera Adele Dillon Martha E. MacDonald, Deceased 2016 2018 2013 2014 Trustees of the Trust Funds Barbara Snicer, Chairman Kay Galloway Michael C. Turell 2014 2013 2015 2011 Appointed Officials American Disabilities Act Coordinator Robert J. Jones 2013 Animal Control Officers Andrew Cammilleri Lynne Cunningham Stacey Curley Joshua Dugdale Matthew J. Tombarello 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 ~ 13 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Hank Riehl, Chairman (resigned) Catherine Blash, Alternate Victoria Czaia, Alternate David W. Farris Shane Keating Richard Paquin, Alternate John Recesso, Alternate Glenn Saba Sam Zannini, Alternate 2013 2014 2015 2015 2014 2015 2014 2013 2014 Boat Agent Rose Cavalear 2013 Atkinson Rail Committee Robert Clark, Chairman Catherine Blash Albert Bradley Anna Clark Robert Cote Joseph DeMonaco James V. Stundze 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 Heritage Committee Todd Barbera, Selectman Adele Dillon, Alternate Tim Dziechowski, Alternate John Feuer Marnie Finn, Library Trustee Linda S. Jette, Library Trustee Fred Kulick, Historical Society Steven Lewis Eleanor Zaremba, Historical Society Highway Safety Committee Fred J. Childs Jr, Selectman Philip Consentino, Police Chief Paul M. Emond Bill Innes, Town Administrator Susan M. Killam, Planning Board Jim Kirsch, Code Enforcement, E-911 Michael E. Murphy, Fire Chief John Recesso Edward A. Stewart, Road Agent Homeland Security Michael E. Murphy 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 Conservation Commission Tim Dziechowski, Chairman Victoria Czaia, Alternate Edmund Jendrick, Alternate, Resigned Dan C. Kimball Denise Legault Peter O. McVay Michelle Veasey Paul F. Wainwright 2015 2015 2015 2014 2015 2014 2013 2013 Elderly Affairs Director Philip V. Consentino 2013 Energy Commission Michelle Veasey, Chairman James M. Garrity Michael Mascola, Vice Chairman Ellyn Murphy Judy Wainwright, Resigned 2014 2015 2013 2015 2014 Recreation Commission Susan Ober, Chairman Dolores Dooling Joan Fettes Robin Hernandez 2013 2013 2014 2015 Family Mediation Board Debra L. DeSimone Rose Cavalear 2013 2013 Rockingham Planning Commission David Harrigan Michael Turell 2014 2014 Fence Viewers Kenneth Grant Susan M. Killam A. Robert Stewart 2013 2013 2013 Safety/JLMC Committee Rose Cavalear, Family Mediation JoAnne Consentino, Police Dept. Adele Dillon, Atkinson Historical Society 2012 Annual Report 2013 Planning Board Susan M. Killam, Chairman D. Paul DiMaggio Tim Dziechowski Edmund Jendrick, Alternate, Resigned Harold J. Morse, Alternate Scott Simons, Alternate Edward A. Stewart Mike Turell John Wolters Todd L. Barbera, Ex-Officio ~ 14 ~ 2013 2014 2013 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 Town of Atkinson, NH Joshua Dugdale, Highway Dept. Kay Galloway, Kimball Library Trustee Bill Innes, Town Administrator Mike Murphy, Fire Chief Edward A. Stewart, Road Agent David Weymouth, Maintenance Noriko Yoshida-Travers, Community Center Scenic Byway Committee Linda Fredrickson Carol Grant Linda Jette Dan Kimball Edward A. Stewart Marilyn Prell John Wolters Technology Committee George K. Athanasiou, Chairman Todd Barbera, Resigned Wendy Barker Philip Green Dave Paquette Eugene M. Schneider Surveyors of Wood & Lumber John Feuer Martin Feuer Edward A. Stewart Benjamin P. Noyes Carroll B. Ray C. Andrew Schafer Christopher M. Slavit Edward A. Stewart Matthew J. Tombarello Bryan J. Weber 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2015 2015 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 Fire Department Michael E. Murphy, Chief Officers Kevin J. Landry, Deputy Chief David J. Holigan, Fire Captain Abraham A. Goldstein, Lieutenant Jeffrey M. Murphy, Lieutenant Frederick A. Beckwith, EMS Captain Paula M. Holigan, EMS Lieutenant Members Albert Apitz Daniel P. Beckwith Alan G. Briand Andrew T. Cammilleri Ryan H. Dame Joshua A. Dugdale Charles D. Earley Andrew J. Fournier Ronald W. Gale Nikolaos I. Hantzis Darrell A. Hollenbeck Jason D. Landry Joseph W. Martin Andrew J. Murphy Shane P. Murphy Robert C. Neill Benjamin P. Noyes Nicholas D. Orio 2012 Annual Report Nicolas D. Orio John F. Rockwell Brennan T. Scott Abigail E. Stephens Donna J. Sullivan Jared M. Walker Andrea M. Wenzel Fire Department Clerk John F. Rockwell Fire Inspectors Charles D. Earley Michael E. Murphy Forest Fire Warden Michael E. Murphy, Warden Deputy Wardens Albert Apitz Kevin J. Landry Edward A. Stewart Darrell A. Hollenbeck Donald L. Murphy David M. Weymouth Firefighters Association Brennan Scott, President Memorial Day Richard Magoon Brennan T. Scott 2012 Town Employees ACTV-20 Production Staff David A. Williams, Station Manager Roger L. Cote Adele Dillon Edward Fournier Lee Francis David Koles James McCarron Robert McConihe Russell Wolff Building Inspector Robert J. Jones Code Enforcement Officer James H. Kirsch Robert J. Jones, Assistant Elderly Affairs: Philip Consentino, Director Ted Houlihan, Assistant Director ~ 15 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Roger Culliford Richard Magoon Robert Neill Sam Novello Electrical Inspector David A. Pallaria Shane McKeen, Assistant Health Officer Michael Dorman William G. Friel, Deputy Highway Department Kiel Dimeglio, Resigned Joshua A. Dugdale Jared Kohler Joseph W. Martin, Resigned Edward A. Stewart David E. Witley Plumbing Inspector William Ashford Kimball Library Staff Diane M. Heer, Director Kathleen Watson, Youth Services Director Carolyn E. Birr Linda E. Bourassa Linda M. Giuffre Joan Houle Kathleen Lamarre Mary Linnan Judy Marden Elizabeth Palardy Terese B. Picard Carol J. Stafford Police Department Philip V. Consentino, Police Chief Patrick Caggiano, Sergeant William Butler, Corporal Nicholas M. Fiset, Detective Joanne Consentino, Dispatcher Lynne Cunningham, Dispatcher Linda Hale, Crossing Guard Juan Valerio, D.E.A. Analyst 2012 Annual Report Patrol Officers Scott Anderson David Consentino Kevin Donnelly Stephen Lundquist Jason Mazza Gerard M. O’Meara Christopher M. Ryan William Teuber Andrew T. Cammilleri Robert Desjardins Simon Lam Nathan J. Lyons Kevin Nolan Donald Roberts Vincent Scarvaglieri Sean Wilson Department Chaplain Pastor Paul Dionne Staff Susan Garrant, Deputy Tax Collector Susan M. Killam, Land Use Administrator Kristen LeBlanc, Assistant Town Clerk, Resigned Sandra LeVallee, Bookkeeper Amanda Lueders, BoS Recording Secretary Lori A. Parrillo, Deputy Treasurer Rebecca A. Russo, ZBA Recording Secretary Barbara Snicer, Administrative Assistant/Assessing Ann Vachon, Town Clerk Assistant Karen Wemmelman, Budget Recording Secretary David Weymouth, Maintenance Noriko Yoshida-Travers, Community Center & Recreation/Senior Program Coordinator Sun ‘n Fun Staff Eric Klodziejczak, Director Amy Green, Assistant Director Alex Horgan, Assistant Director Counselors Dana M. Alyward Jacob Burke Elizabeth G. Cross Jennifer Durkee Breanna Hamilton Thomas J. Keane Rachelle M. Messuri Sarah J. Paronich Michael Pitts Alica Ross ~ 16 ~ Katherine C. Ambrosio Daniel J. Cavanaugh Kaitlyn Donnelly Kayla Durkee Alex Hyder Aven M. Larosa Shawn E. Miller Carn Picard Efrain Rolon, III Jacob M. Siemering Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Annual Report ~ 17 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Involuntary Merger Notice NOTICE Per RSA 674:39-aa Any property owner with Involuntarily Merged lots may restore them to premerger status by making such request to the Selectmen’s Office prior to December 31, 2016. Please be aware that restoration of lots to premerger status shall not be deemed to cure any nonconformity with existing local land use ordinances. 674:39-aa Restoration of Involuntarily Merged Lots. – I. In this section: (a) "Involuntary merger'' and "involuntarily merged'' mean lots merged by municipal action for zoning, assessing, or taxation purposes without the consent of the owner. (b) "Owner'' means the person or entity that holds legal title to the lots in question, even if such person or entity did not hold legal title at the time of the involuntary merger. (c) "Voluntary merger'' and "voluntarily merged'' mean a merger under RSA 674:39-a, or any overt action or conduct that indicates an owner regarded said lots as merged such as, but not limited to, abandoning a lot line. II. Lots or parcels that were involuntarily merged prior to September 18, 2010 by a city, town, county, village district, or any other municipality, shall at the request of the owner, be restored to their premerger status and all zoning and tax maps shall be updated to identify the premerger boundaries of said lots or parcels as recorded at the appropriate registry of deeds, provided: (a) The request is submitted to the governing body prior to December 31, 2016. (b) No owner in the chain of title voluntarily merged his or her lots. If any owner in the chain of title voluntarily merged his or her lots, then all subsequent owners shall be estopped from requesting restoration. The municipality shall have the burden of proof to show that any previous owner voluntarily merged his or her lots. III. All decisions of the governing body may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of RSA 676. IV. Any municipality may adopt local ordinances, including ordinances enacted prior to the effective date of this section, to restore previously merged properties that are less restrictive than the provisions in paragraph I and II. V. The restoration of the lots to their premerger status shall not be deemed to cure any non-conformity with existing local land use ordinances. VI. Municipalities shall post a notice informing residents that any involuntarily merged lots may be restored to premerger status upon the owner's request. Such notice shall be posted in a public place no later than January 1, 2012 and shall remain posted through December 31, 2016. Each municipality shall also publish the same or similar notice in its 2011 through 2015 annual reports. Source. 2011, 206:4, eff. July 24, 2011. This NOTICE shall remain posted until December 31, 2016. 2012 Annual Report ~ 18 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Annual Report ~ 19 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Treasurers Summary General Fund Reconciliation For Year Ended December 31, 2012 (Unaudited) Cash on Hand: General Account $7,722,576.07 Investments 7,078.51 Total Cash on Hand $7,729,654.58 2012 Recapitulation Beginning Balance - January 1, 2012 $7,899,340.59 Income: Interest $5,267.90 Receipts submitted by: Tax Collector $15,879,907.94 Town Clerk 1,285,880.58 Departments 260,501.16 State of NH 467,378.63 Grants/ Donations 5,812.99 Total Receipts 17,899,481.30 Police Fund Donations D.A.R.E. Fund Donations Engineering Deposits 2,750.00 Total Income 17,907,499.20 Expenditures - General (18,075,146.52) Police Fund Expenditures D.A.R.E. Fund Expenditures Engineering Expenditures (2,038.69) Total Net Expenditures (18,077,185.21) Ending Balance - December 31, 2012 $7,729,654.58 Respectfully submitted, Susan Coppeta, Treasurer 2012 Annual Report ~ 20 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Treasurers Summary (cont.) Library Construction Bond Beginning Balance - January 1, 2012 Principal Payment $ 1,360,000.00 $ (85,000.00) Ending Balance - December 31, 2012 Original Amount: Premuim Amt of Loan to be Paid Interest Rate: Term: First Payment Due: For Yr End: 12/31/2008 12/31/2009 12/31/2010 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 12/31/2014 12/31/2015 12/31/2016 12/312017 12/31/2018 12/31/2019 1231/2020 12/31/2021 12/31/2022 12/31/2023 12/312024 12/31/2025 12/31/2026 12/31/2027 Totals 2012 Annual Report $ 1,275,000.00 $1,734,000.00 $19,500.00 $1,714,500.00 4.57% 20 Years 2/14/2008 Principal Pmt $ 89,500.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 1,714,500.00 ~ 21 ~ Interest Pmt $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 84,241.82 74,987.50 71,387.50 67,787.50 64,387.50 60,775.00 57,162.50 53,550.00 49,300.00 45,050.00 40,800.00 36,550.00 32,300.00 28,262.50 24,225.00 20,187.50 16,150.00 12,112.50 8,075.00 4,037.53 851,329.35 Principal Balance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,625,000.00 1,535,000.00 1,445,000.00 1,360,000.00 1,275,000.00 1,190,000.00 1,105,000.00 1,020,000.00 935,000.00 850,000.00 765,000.00 680,000.00 595,000.00 510,000.00 425,000.00 340,000.00 255,000.00 170,000.00 85,000.00 - Town of Atkinson, NH Treasurers Summary (cont.) Road Bond Summary December 31, 2012 Original Amount Development / Builder American Tower Corp Cogswell Farm / Lemery Bldg Co Ind. Way / Eastern Seaboard #51 Ind. Way / Eastern Seaboard #52 Jameson Ridge Rock Ridge / Busby 6 Total Road Projects Bonds Bittersweet Hill / Hoyt Industrial Way / N.E. Soils Industrial Way / GEX Publishing Jericho Estates / Reddy Home Bldrs Northeast Metal Spinning (erosion control) Current Balance $ $ $ $ $ $ 25,000.00 115,729.30 19,440.00 10,304.00 104,857.00 14,700.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ 25,000.00 40,556.50 19,440.00 10,304.00 104,857.00 14,700.00 $ 290,030.30 $ 214,857.50 $ $ $ $ $ 47,000.00 25,000.00 13,284.00 65,845.18 1,300.00 $ $ $ $ $ 1,314.15 5,087.52 14,422.31 7,449.47 1,313.75 5 Total Road Projects Passbooks $ 152,429.18 $ 29,587.20 11 Total Road Projects $ 442,459.48 $ 244,444.70 2012 Annual Report ~ 22 ~ Exp Date 12/12/2013 Town of Atkinson, NH Treasurers Summary (cont.) School Impact Fees Summary December 31, 2012 2009 2010 2011 4 # of Fees $ Total $ Ending Balance 13 2012 9 7,354.88 $ 18,549.80 $ Impact Fees Commit By Selectmen for Tax Year 2012 $0.00 Remaining Balance $ Bank Account TD Bank Conservation TD Bank Forestry Fund NH Public Investment Totals 2012 Annual Report Conservation Commission Funds December 31, 2012 Beginning Balance Interest Deposits 25,904.68 25,904.68 Ending Balance Withdrawals $ 24,369.31 $ 31.53 $ 152,228.95 $ (151,928.95) $ 24,700.84 $ 24,634.91 $ 24.66 $ 24,659.57 - $ - $ $ 375,245.58 $ 397.36 $ $ 424,249.80 $ 453.55 $ 152,228.95 $ (301,928.95) ~ 23 ~ - $ (150,000.00) $ 225,642.94 $ 275,003.35 Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Annual Report ~ 24 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Annual Report ~ 25 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Annual Report ~ 26 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Annual Report ~ 27 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK For Year Ending, December 31, 2012 ATKINSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE January 3, 2013 BOAT PERMITS-----------------------------------------------------------------------------$4,814.20 DOG LICENSES AND UNLICENSED FINES-----------------------------------------$8,383.50 MARRIAGE LICENSES-------------------------------------------------------------------$2,250.00 MISCELLANEOUS – CERT, E-REG, POL, ARTC, POST, UCC-------------------$7,597.39 MOTOR VEHICLE FEES ------------------------------------------------------------$1,233,846.49 MUNICIPAL AGENT FEES-------------------------------------------------------------$26,079.00 TITLE FEES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------$2,910.00 PAID TREASURER-------------------------------------------------------------—-$1,285,880.58 I hereby certify that the above is correct according to the best of my knowledge and belief. Respectfully submitted, Rose M. Cavalear Town Clerk Grange Hall, Academy Ave. 2012 Annual Report ~ 28 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH March 2012 Town Meeting Ballot Summary Article # Item Passed $ Failed $ Vote Yes 2012-2 2012-3 2012-4 2012-5 2012-6 2012-7 2012-8 2012-9 2012-10 2012-11 2012-12 2012-13 2012-14 2012-15 2012-16 2012-17 2012-18 2012-19 2012-20 2012-21 2012-22 2012-23 2012-24 2012-25 2012-26 2012-27 2012-28 2012-29 2012-30 2012-31 2012-32 2012-33 2012-34 Sub-Standard Lots Technical Review Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA Special Meeting Operating Budget Disabled Exemption Capital Improvement Committee Fire Station Sidewalk Town Hall Sidewalk Improve Cemetery Roads Town Forest Conservation Membership Move Elderly Affairs Director of Elderly Affairs Fire Dept. Capital Reserve Shim and Overlay Roads Brendan Road Culvert Millstream Drive Bridge Highway Department Truck Mosquito Control Expend. Trust Repair Police Station New Police Cruiser Sixth Full-time Officer Recreation Capital Reserve Repurpose Cable Capital Reserve Town Hall Data Rewiring Town Hall Security Town Hall Renovation Heritage Commission Legal Expenses Meetings Postings Property Assessment Methods Elderly Affairs' Program Total 2012 Annual Report X X $8,500 X $3,991,421 X X $11,000 $11,000 $7,900 X X X $1 $90,000 $194,000 $38,000 $86,465 $17,900 $48,000 $45,000 $30,500 $46,000 $12,500 X $8,100 $5,000 $20,000 X X X X X 942 848 812 811 925 1,308 1,096 610 608 766 1,349 1,275 1,071 589 989 1,073 945 969 402 1,329 1,130 1,007 983 582 876 1,068 363 420 848 1,165 1,424 1,288 1,281 Comments No 578 711 753 670 615 249 454 988 997 844 249 249 573 1,049 614 532 642 617 1,150 3/5 vote required 259 433 621 641 967 640 2/3 vote required 488 1,263 1,197 695 424 163 218 362 $4,585,986 $85,301 ~ 29 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TOWN OF ATKINSON 2013 Town Meeting Warrant To the inhabitants of the Town of Atkinson, in the County of Rockingham, in the State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote in Town affairs: First Session of the Annual Meeting (Deliberative): You are hereby notified to meet at the Dyke Auditorium of the Atkinson Academy, 17 Academy Avenue in Atkinson, New Hampshire, on Saturday the 2nd day of February, 2013, at 10 o’clock in the morning, to deliberate on the articles included in the Warrant. This session shall consist of explanation, discussion and debate of Warrant Articles 2013-5 through 2013-25. Warrant articles may be amended at this session per RSA 40:13, IV, with the exception of warrant articles whose wording is prescribed by law and cannot be amended per RSA 40:13, IV (a). Warrant articles that are amended shall be placed on the Official Ballot for a final vote on the main motion as amended. Second Session of the Annual Meeting (Voting): You are hereby notified to meet on Tuesday, the 12th day of March, 2013, at 7 o’clock in the morning, at the Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main Street in Atkinson, New Hampshire, to vote by Official Ballot on the election of Town Officials and on all Warrant Articles. By vote of the Selectmen, the polls for the meeting will remain open from 7 o’clock in the morning to 8 o’clock in the evening. Article 2013-1 12, 2013 only) Choose all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year (March Article 2013-2 Incentives for Enhanced Conservation of Land (March 12, 2013 only) Are you in favor of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which will create incentives for enhanced conservation of land for public use and conservation of energy resources? Proposed changes are: Add 2 definitions to Article 3 of Zoning: Commercial Conservation Development - An optional commercial development which provides public access to dedicated open space and features energy efficient construction. Residential Conservation Development - An optional residential development which provides public access to dedicated open space and features energy efficient construction. Change Section 600:6 c to be as follows (to update soils based lot size reference): (Continued on page 31) 2012 Annual Report ~ 30 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 30) c. Cluster subdivisions which are specifically designed to preserve scenic vistas and pronounced landscapes (as designated in the Community Facilities Chapter of the Atkinson Master Plan) shall be entitled to compute the number of allowed units utilizing soil based lot sizing as defined by the Society of Soils Scientists of Northern New England (SSSNNE) Special Publication #4, "Soil Based Lot Sizing", Version 1 (September 2003, as revised), using the method implemented by the planning board under the Land Subdivision Control Regulations. Protection of said vistas and landscapes is to be accomplished by not allowing them to be developed nor be obstructed in view through protective or conservation easements. This provision does not apply to low-moderate developments, where the lowmoderate incentive is utilized. (See Section 505:2) (1998) (2013) Add new section to 600:6: d. Conservation subdivisions which are specifically designed to save energy and preserve public access open space, shall be entitled to compute the maximum number of dwelling units utilizing soil based lot sizing as defined by the Society of Soils Scientists of Northern New England (SSSNNE) Special Publication #4 "Soil Based Lot Sizing", Version 1 (September 2003, as revised), using the method implemented by the planning board under Land Subdivision Control Regulations or Site Development Plan Regulations, as applicable. Change start of Section 600:16 from "Such" to "Except for residential conservation subdivisions, such" Change start of Section 600:17 from "Open" to "Except for residential conservation subdivisions, open" Add Section 640 Section 640 - Residential Conservation Developments 640:1 Purpose and Requirements The purpose of this article is to encourage and provide incentives for conservation oriented development. The requirements for a project to be considered as a residential conservation development are: a. The development must be eligible for review as a Rural Cluster Residential Development as provided in Article VI, Section 600, and b. The development must feature energy efficient construction, and c. The development must have dedicated open space which guarantees public access and use of the open space. (Continued on page 32) 2012 Annual Report ~ 31 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 31) 640:2 Authority This innovative land use control article is adopted under the authority of RSA 674:21. Notwithstanding other provisions of Atkinson's Zoning Ordinance, authority is hereby granted to the Planning Board, as allowed under RSA 674:21, II, to issue a special use permit to modify the requirements for conservation developments to accommodate energy certification and site specific circumstances of the parcel being developed. 640:3 Energy Efficiency Requirements All construction in the development must meet baseline levels for energy efficient construction by using either the National Green Building Standard (NGBS ICC 700) bronze level or higher verification, or the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program’s baseline or higher certification. The choice of which of these minimum standards to use is at the discretion of the developer. The Planning Board may, at its discretion, issue a special use permit to use a different energy efficient building standard providing it has provisions for independent certification. 640:4 Open Space Requirements To qualify for consideration, a development must dedicate 50% of the total parcel area as open space, and 50% of the open space must be Contiguous Public Access Open Space (CPAOS). The CPAOS must be deeded to the Town of Atkinson (under RSA 36-A:4) or placed under an easement with an appropriate conservation organization. The Planning Board may issue a Special Use Permit to allow the CPAOS to not be contiguous due to special site conditions or compelling public purpose. If the easement is not held by the Town of Atkinson the easement holder shall be a qualified organization within the meaning of Section 170(h)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as presently amended, and as the same may hereafter be amended or changed from time to time, which organization has among its purposes the conservation or preservation of land and water areas. The easement holder shall have the power to assign the easement to a like organization. The developer shall bear the cost of endowing the easement and easement monitoring. This cost shall be determined by the easement holder, and proof that an easement deed to a suitable organization has been filed shall be a condition of final approval for the development. 640:5 Open Space Design Criteria Areas containing the following shall be considered high priority for inclusion in the CPAOS: (Continued on page 33) 2012 Annual Report ~ 32 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 32) a. Prime wetlands, riparian areas, wetlands, streams, and buffers for those resources b. Critical or high quality wildlife habitat areas c. Significant stands of trees or significant individual trees d. Cultural and historic resources (e.g., stone walls, historic homes and structures) e. Existing trails, old farm roads, cart paths f. Areas that connect to undeveloped open space on adjacent properties g. Ridgelines, particularly those that continue through the parcel h. Viewshed areas and scenic vistas i. Public water supply sources and water supply protection buffers The CPAOS must primarily consist of land which is accessible and usable by the public, or which meets some compelling public purpose. The planning board shall consult with and seek a recommendation from the conservation commission about the design of the CPAOS, and, if in the opinion of the planning board the CPAOS meets these criteria the CPAOS criteria will be satisfied when the project is implemented according to the CPAOS design. 640:6 Open Space Uses Any use of the CPAOS is subject to approval of the planning board and conservation commission and shall demonstrate that such uses will not negatively impact the natural amenities preserved through the conservation subdivision design. The following uses generally are permitted in the CPAOS, unless specifically prohibited or restricted as a condition of subdivision approval to protect important natural features or characteristics of the parcel: a. Forest management b. Agricultural cultivation and pastures c. Passive (non-motorized) trails and recreational uses d. Snowmobile trails e. Hunting and fishing f. Utility infrastructure, including community wells g. Parking areas for access to the CPAOS The following uses are generally too intrusive to be permitted in either the open space or the CPAOS: a. b. Cell phone towers Water towers (Continued on page 34) 2012 Annual Report ~ 33 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 33) 640:7 Open Space Protection The CPAOS shall be retained in a natural, undisturbed state, except for those activities permitted and approved as provided above, or as required for active management according to a conservation agreement and management plan written by a qualified natural resource professional. The removal of soils, trees, and other natural features from the designated open space is prohibited, except as consistent with conservation objectives or permitted uses as provided above. 640:8 Incentive System The maximum number of living units permitted shall be determined using soil based lot sizing as defined by the Society of Soils Scientists of Northern New England (SSSNNE) Special Publication #4, "Soil Based Lot Sizing", Version 1 (September 2003, as revised). a. The development may include single family, duplex, or multi-family units with up to eight units per building. b. The parcel size of 20 and 30 acres for multi-family structures (section 600:9) shall be reduced to 10 acres. c. The requirement under 600:5-a (2) of 300 feet distance from a town road for three (3) to eight (8) townhouse structures shall be reduced to 200 feet. 640:9 Conceptual Design Review All applicants considering a residential conservation development are encouraged to participate in a preliminary design review with the Planning Board and conservation commission to discuss the characteristics of the site and proposed development plan in conceptual terms. 640:10 Conservation Development Occupancy Permit Requirements No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the Town of Atkinson for any unit in a conservation development until a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certificate, proof of National Green Building Standards (NGBS) verification, or proof of energy efficiency (if a special use permit allows a different standard) has been filed with the Planning Office. 640:11 Relationship to Other Ordinances and Regulations No portion of this ordinance shall nullify the provisions of any other town ordinance provisions which relate to environmental protection, water supply, sanitary disposal, traffic safety, and fire and life safety protection. Where applicants propose a conservation devel(Continued on page 35) 2012 Annual Report ~ 34 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 34) opment of single family homes or mixed single family and multi-family homes, all provisions of the subdivision and site plan regulations shall apply unless waived by the Planning Board. Where applicants propose a conservation development consisting of multi-family units or mixed commercial and multi-family units, the site plan regulations shall apply unless waived by the Planning Board. 640:12 Conflict If any provision of this ordinance is in conflict with the provisions of other ordinances, the more restrictive ordinance shall apply, except for any provision relating to lot size, setbacks, or density, in which case the provisions of this ordinance shall apply. And to amend Section 410:7 by removing the phrase “Volume II” And to amend Section 610:3 a by deleting existing text and inserting: The maximum number of living units permitted shall be determined using soil based lot sizing as defined by the Society of Soils Scientists of Northern New England (SSSNNE) Special Publication #4. “Soil Based Lot Sizing,” Version 1 (September 2003, as revised). Recommended by the Planning Board Article 2013-3 Add Wright Farm Pond to Prime Wetlands (March 12, 2013 only) Are you in favor of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Article IV Section 410:10 by adding “Wright Farm Pond” to the list of Prime Wetlands, to read: Wright Farm Pond 46 +/- acre wetland bordered by Sawmill Road, Summit Drive, Walker Road, Merrill Drive, Meeting Rock Road, and Bittersweet Lane, primarily on tax Map 13 Lot 96 Recommended by the Planning Board Article 2013-4 Energy Efficiency Certifications (March 12, 2013 only) Are you in favor of an amendment to the Building Code Ordinance to add new Section 510:7: No certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Town of Atkinson for any unit in a Conservation Development until a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certificate, proof of National Green Building Standards (NGBS) verification, or proof of (Continued on page 36) 2012 Annual Report ~ 35 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 35) energy efficiency (if a special use permit allows a different standard) has been filed with the Planning Office. Recommended by the Planning Board Article 2013-5 Operating Budget Shall the Town of Atkinson raise and appropriate as an Operating Budget, not including appropriations by Special Warrant Articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the Warrant or as amended by vote of the First Session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling Four Million Seventy-three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-one Dollars ($4,073,161)? Should this article be defeated, the Default Budget shall be Three Million Eight Hundred Seventyseven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-seven Dollars ($3,877,237), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Atkinson, or by law; or the governing body may hold one special meeting in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue or a revised Operating Budget only. Article 2013-6 Bow Hunting Shall the Town vote to allow Bow Hunting in Town Forests? This would help control the size of the deer herds as recommended by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department to reduce the tick population and risks of Lyme Disease? A permit from the Selectmen's Office would be required in order to bow hunt in otherwise-posted Town Forests, and would be valid only for the current year. An applicant for the permit would have to show a valid current year or lifetime New Hampshire Fish and Game Archery or Crossbow License to obtain the permit, produce the permit on demand if requested by Police or Fish and Game Officials, and comply with all New Hampshire Hunting Laws and Seasons. Article 2013-7 Update List of Town Forests Shall the Town vote to designate the following small parcels as Atkinson Town Forests, to be managed by the Conservation Commission under the provisions of RSA 31:112 II? Map 2 Map 4 Map 18 Map 18 Lot 53 Lot 46 Lot 40 Lot 65 10.2 acres Brushwood Drive 4.2 acres 7 acres Sawmill Swamp 7 acres Sawmill Swamp (Wattie Conservation Gift) (MacPherson Conservation Gift) (1979 Tax Sale) (1992 Lewis Builders Land Swap) (Continued on page 37) 2012 Annual Report ~ 36 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 36) Map 18 Lot 82 4 acres Sawmill Swamp Map 18 Lot 84 2.78 acres Sawmill Swamp Map 18 Lot 85 2.26 acres Sawmill Swamp Map 18 Lot 86 Map 19 Lot 80 4 acres Sawmill Swamp 4.07 acres (1999 Conservation Commission Lillian Lewis Heirs Purchase) (1999 Conservation Commission Lillian Lewis Heirs Purchase) (2007 Conservation Commission Marilyn Matté Purchase) (1992 Lewis Builders Land Swap) (1989 Balazik Conservation Gift) All of these parcels are classified as Conservation Land on the Atkinson Tax Maps, but were never added as Town Forests. This article also corrects an error in the 1991 Town Meeting Article #42, which did declare the Balazik parcel a Town Forest, but used the wrong map number. Article 2013-8 Cable TV Equipment Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for the purchase and installation of studio production equipment for Atkinson Community Television, to ensure secure remote access to studio equipment and to replace a character generator, such sum to be withdrawn from the Atkinson Community Television Capital Reserve Fund established for this purpose? No new tax dollars will be needed to fund this appropriation. This article will lapse at the completion of this project or on December 31, 2018, whichever comes first, and is addition to Article 2013 -5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 2, Abstain – 0, No – 1 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0 Article 2013-9 C.A.S.A. Shall the Town vote to support the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for 2013? CASA is a statewide, nonprofit organization that recruits, screens and trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in New Hampshire Courts. This is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget, but will be included in future Operating Budgets. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No - 0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 3, Abstain – 1, No – 2 Article 2013-10 Fire Department Capital Reserve Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ninety Thousand Dollars (Continued on page 38) 2012 Annual Report ~ 37 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 37) ($90,000) to be added to the Fire Department Capital Reserve Fund, previously established for the purpose of acquiring fire equipment and vehicles, as outlined in the Board of Engineers’ Capital Improvement Plan? This is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No –0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0 Article 2013-11 Fire Tanker Replacement Shall the town vote to appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars ($212,000) for the purchase of a new Fire Tanker and associated equipment, such funds to come from the Fire Department Capital Reserve Fund established for the purpose of acquiring fire equipment and vehicles; to authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept and receive any Federal, State and/or local funds which may become available for this purpose and to authorize the sale by bid or trade of the 1986 Fire Tanker? This article will lapse at the completion of this project or on December 31, 2018, whichever comes first, and is addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No – 0 Article 2013-12 Fire Hydrants Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for the purchase and installation of six (6) fire hydrants, to be installed on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) waterline expansion in the area of Belknap Drive, Brookside Terrace, Deer Run Road, Emery Drive and Island Pond Road, the final locations to be determined by the Fire Chief, and to apply for, accept and receive any Federal, State and/or local funds which may become available for this purpose? This article will lapse at the completion of this project or on December 31, 2018, whichever comes first, and is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 4, Abstain – 2, No - 0 Article 2013-13 Heritage Commission Shall the Town vote to establish a Heritage Commission and a Heritage Fund in accordance with the provisions of RSA 673 and RSA 674? The Heritage Commission shall not function as an Historic District Commission and shall only have advisory powers, except for town owned property placed in the Heritage Commission's care by the authority (Continued on page 39) 2012 Annual Report ~ 38 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 38) having jurisdiction over that property, and private property placed in the Heritage Commission's care by the property owner. The Heritage Commission shall consist of 7 full members and up to 5 alternate members appointed by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to RSA 673:4-a and RSA 673:5. One member of the Heritage Commission shall be a selectman, two members shall be appointed from the Atkinson Historical Society, two members shall be appointed from the Atkinson Library Trustees, and the remaining two members shall be from the community at large. Article 2013-14 Shim and Overlay Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Thirtyfive Thousand Dollars ($135,000) to shim and overlay the paved portion of Jericho Road, Sawmill Road and Summit Drive, and to shim Meditation Lane; all work to be done under the supervision of the Road Agent? This article is in addition to Article 2013 -5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0 Article 2013-15 Reclamation and Paving Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Fortythree Thousand Dollars ($143,000) to reclaim and pave Summit Drive from Walker Road to Sawmill Road; all work to be done under the supervision of the Road Agent? This article is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0 Article 2013-16 Winter Capital Reserve Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for the Winter Capital Reserve Fund, and to appoint the Board of Selectmen as agents to expend such funds; this sum represents a portion of the unexpended balance of the 2012 Winter Maintenance Account, and will come from the Undesignated Fund Balance? This is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 2, Abstain – 0, No – 1 Not Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0 Article 2013-17 Legal Capital Reserve Fund Shall the Town vote to create a Legal Capital Reserve Fund under RSA 35.1 V, (Continued on page 40) 2012 Annual Report ~ 39 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 39) for unanticipated legal expenses, to appoint the Board of Selectmen as agents to expend such funds and to appropriate Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), such sum representing part of the unexpended balance of the 2012 Legal Account? This is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0 Article 2013-18 Mosquito Expendable Trust Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Forty-seven Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Dollars ($47,390) for the purpose of insect control, such funds to be put into the Mosquito Control Expendable Trust Fund created for that purpose, and to name the Selectmen as agents to expend this money? This is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 3, Abstain – 1, No - 2 Article 2013-19 Police Cruiser Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty-seven Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-two Dollars ($37,292) to purchase and outfit a new police cruiser? Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) to come from the Undesignated Fund Balance, and Thirty-four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-two Dollars ($34,292) to be raised by taxes. One old vehicle will be disposed of in accordance with Article 2008-32. This is a non-lapsing appropriation and will not lapse until the project is complete or until December 31, 2014, whichever comes first. This is a Special Article in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0 Article 2013-20 Recreation Capital Reserve Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the Recreation Capital Reserve Fund, established in 2004 for the purpose of acquisition, design, renovation and development of recreation fields and facilities? This is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 3, Abstain – 1, No - 2 (Continued on page 41) 2012 Annual Report ~ 40 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 40) Article 2013-21 Tree Warden Shall the Town vote to establish the position of Tree Warden as authorized by RSA 231:139 revised May 2012, which shall be a three-year term, to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen? The duties of the Tree Warden are listed in RSA 231-139 through 151 and shall include, but are not limited to, maintenance and protection of community trees and shrubs in town public ways, village commons, parks and other public grounds. The Tree Warden shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Conservation Commission and will assist with and advise the Commission concerning the care of Town Forests, as authorized by RSA 31:112. Article 2013-22 Town Hall Generator Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) to purchase and install a stand-by, self-starting propane electric generator which will provide enough electricity to power Town Hall in an emergency situation, allowing the Town Hall to remain operational during a power outage? 50% of this expense will be from Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) grants, 25% will be from in-kind services and 25% will be from taxation. This article will lapse at the completion of this project or on December 31, 2018, whichever comes first, and is addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget. This project will only go forward after receipt of the FEMA Grant. Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0 Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 4, Abstain – 1, No - 1 Article 2013-23 Town Webmaster Shall the Selectmen study whether to establish the position of Town Webmaster, its term, method of appointment, duties and compensation? Article 2013-24 Conflict of Interest Amendments #1 Shall the Town vote to approve an amendment to the Conflict of Interest Ordinance as follows: To make additions/changes to Section IV: Add – "ENTITY Any person having an interest" and Add – "JURISDICTION The Committee is deemed to have jurisdiction when ALL of the following conditions are met: (Continued on page 42) 2012 Annual Report ~ 41 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 41) The Petitioner is an entity with an interest The Petitioner identifies the infraction in the Ordinance The Respondent is a Town Member.". Change the definition of family: FROM: "FAMILY Includes spouse, parents, stepparents, grandparents, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, brothers, stepbrothers, sisters, stepsisters, and in-laws" To: "FAMILY Includes spouse, parents, stepparents, grandparents, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, brothers, stepbrothers, sisters, stepsisters, in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces or nephews. Relatives are by blood, marriage or adoption as listed within this paragraph". To change Section VII: FROM: "A. Any person or group may..." TO: "A. Any entity may ..." Article 2013-25 Conflict of Interest Amendments #2 SHALL the Town vote to approve an amendment to the Conflict of Interest Ordinance by adding: "Section IX A –As Town leaders, Selectmen, Department Heads and Committee Chairpersons are encouraged to immediately report any identified conflicts of interest. Section IX B – All members of Town government shall be given a copy of this ordinance within seven (7) days of date of hire, appointment or election and within thirty (30) days shall sign as received. " ? Given under our hands and seal this 28th day of January, 2013: Fred J. Childs, Jr, Chairman William G. Friel Todd L. Barbera 2012 Annual Report ~ 42 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2013 FY Budget Summary Account 2012 Budget Expended BoS Executive Elections & Registration Financial Administration Legal Services Personnel Administration Planning & Zoning Buildings Cemeteries Other Insurance Advertising & Regional Exp. General Government Total 145,396 149,719 295,934 80,000 40,536 34,801 97,816 45,577 55,672 6,278 951,729 141,246 139,622 298,258 41,202 40,459 24,174 153,557 36,606 55,706 6,278 937,108 767,327 40,743 1 272,844 48,473 650 38,890 1,168,928 752,024 46,338 Highway Department Street Lighting Highways & Streets Recycling Solid Waste Disposal Sanitation Total Police Department Elderly Affairs Ambulance Fire Department Building Inspections Homeland Security Dispatch Public Safety Total Health Administration Health Agencies Animal Control General Assistance Health & Welfare Total Recreation Grounds Maintenance Community Center Library Patriotic Purposes Cable Operations Culture & Recreation Total Conservation Conservation Total Long-term Debt - Principal Long-term Debt Interest Debt Total Total Operating Budget 2012 Annual Report 2013 Budget % Change 150,338 151,754 349,086 65,000 45,634 23,890 94,531 48,287 56,668 6,269 991,457 154,445 149,656 345,945 36,500 45,634 21,390 143,373 48,287 56,668 6,269 1,008,167 6.22% -0.04% 16.90% -54.38% 12.58% -38.54% 46.57% 5.95% 1.79% -0.14% 5.93% 288,967 49,372 805 38,694 1,176,200 873,226 45,488 1 299,909 54,662 4,550 39,467 1,317,303 870,076 44,488 1 287,203 49,662 650 39,467 1,291,547 13.39% 9.19% 0.00% 5.26% 2.45% 0.00% 1.48% 10.49% 409,847 34,100 443,947 345,764 37,935 383,699 424,558 38,500 463,058 419,858 38,500 458,358 2.44% 12.90% 3.25% 35,427 589,601 625,028 26,848 440,625 467,473 35,123 470,835 505,958 47,123 450,835 497,958 33.01% -23.54% -20.33% 4,594 39,244 18,181 14,400 76,419 4,525 39,244 17,883 10,447 72,099 3,970 39,889 19,663 14,400 77,922 3,970 38,889 19,663 14,400 76,922 -13.58% -0.90% 8.15% 0.00% 0.66% 75,970 46,750 48,699 362,583 3,225 40,752 577,979 74,102 53,232 44,326 363,294 2,751 36,345 574,050 74,099 46,750 47,415 378,576 3,030 41,443 591,313 74,099 46,750 47,415 376,576 3,030 40,543 588,413 -2.46% 0.00% -2.64% 3.86% -6.05% -0.51% 1.81% 6,003 6,003 5,232 5,232 8,727 8,727 7,827 7,827 30.38% 30.38% 85,000 64,388 149,388 85,000 64,388 149,388 85,000 58,969 143,969 85,000 58,969 143,969 0.00% -8.42% -3.63% 3,999,421 3,765,249 4,099,707 4,073,161 1.84% ~ 43 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Summary of Money Warrant Articles Article # Name Delib. Rec. 2013-4 2013-8 2013-9 2013-10 2013-11 2013-12 2013-14 2013-15 2013-16 2013-17 2013-18 2013-19 2013-20 2013-22 Operating Budget Cable TV Equipment C.A.S.A. Fire Department Capital Reserve Fire Tanker Replacement Fire Hydrants Shim and Overlay Reclamation and Paving Winter Capital Reserve Legal Capital Reserve Mosquito Expendable Trust Police Cruiser Recreation Capital Reserve Town Hall Generator Total Money Warrant Articles 2012 Annual Report ~ 44 ~ 4,073,161 30,000 500 90,000 212,000 30,000 135,000 143,000 10,000 10,000 47,390 37,292 15,000 35,000 4,868,343 Town of Atkinson, NH Atkinson Community Television (ACTV-20) Isn't Time an amazing thing? Twenty-three years ago, the Board of Selectmen approved the Cable Advisory Committee's request to begin broadcasting as Atkinson Community Television on the local cable system (at that time, Harron Communications). From those early days, when volunteers and town officials grappled with the technology and the implications of broadcasting town meetings and events, to now, when residents have come to expect to find the Selectmen Live on cable channel 20 every Monday night, ACTV-20 has witnessed multiple changes. Harron Communications became Adelphia, then Comcast. All-volunteer staffing at ACTV-20 gave way to a mix of volunteers and paid employees. Video cameras went from being large and heavy pieces of delicate equipment to something small enough to fit inside a carry-on bag (or smaller). The number of changes I have witnessed in my five short years here as PEG Access Studio Coordinator is amazing as well. Videotape has all but become extinct, and some pundits in the video world are already throwing dirt on the coffin of DVD's and other optical media. Digital Broadcasting completely supplanted Analog Broadcasting in 2009, digital cable completely replaced analog cable in Atkinson in 2011, and the Internet (with smartphones/tablets and smartTV's) is already transforming how we all watch television yet again. As a station, ACTV-20 continues to evolve with the times. This year, our shows went from being “programs” to “content” and found their way onto your computer monitor or smartphone/tablet via the Town Website in addition being found on your TV (on Comcast Channel 20). Special thanks go to the Technology Committee (and especially, Wendy Barker) for making it all possible. I am still working a few small kinks out in the workflow, but my goal is to have each government meeting we cover onto the Internet within twenty-four hours of it originally airing on ACTV-20. For now, if you don't see the meeting you want on the Videos page of the Town Website, go directly to Vimeo.com and access them there (at http:// vimeo.com/search?q=TownofAtkinsonNH). ACTV-20 is also about to undergo a radical makeover at the beginning of 2013. In 1989, we started out in a closet. In 2008, our closet got a small annex when we were walled off from the Town Bookkeeper's Office. Now, the Server Room warrant article from 2010 is finally coming to fruition, and our two main equipment racks will soon have a new climatecontrolled home in the same room as the rack housing Town Hall's network services. This change will give us more space in the end, but will also necessitate and facilitate changes in how we operate, and those changes are being incorporated into the station's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as I write this. The next five years will see us moving towards producing all our programming in High-Definition, as we replace aging/obsolete equipment. (Continued on page 46) 2012 Annual Report ~ 45 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 45) With all the change that has happened over twenty-three years, I want everyone to remember one thing has remained constant: our need for your input. ACTV-20 would have no reason to exist without you. What you would like to see on ACTV-20 has always been at the core of what we do, but we can't give you what you want without your help. That is why our slogan has been, and will continue to be, “You are watching ACTV. Your Community … Your Channel”. Respectfully Submitted, David A. Williams PEG Access Studio Coordinator 2012 Annual Report ~ 46 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Animal Control Once again, working as a team, Animal Control and the Town Clerks office has had a very successful year registering dogs throughout town. We registered over 1,000 dogs this year as compared to 1920 when the town only had 42. The town and its residency have grown significantly since then. Throughout the year we have been kept busy with residents’ concerns and needs. We have seen an increase in calls regarding wild animals this year. Despite what people seem to think this town does have wild animals. There have been an unusual amount of turkeys throughout the town and even a moose that decided to visit several residents. I would like to take this time to caution residents about handling stray animals and wildlife. The possibility of being bitten or exposed to rabies or many other serious diseases that these animals could be carrying is something that we want to avoid. I would like to thank the Firefighters Association for hosting the annual rabies clinic. The Town Clerk’s office was there to make the dog registration process a one-stop event. Dr. Joseph Guischard made this event work. This event was very successful and I thank all those whom made it possible. I would like to thank all of my assistants, Andrew Cammilleri, Lynne Cunningham, Stacey Curley, and Matt Tomborello, for all of their hard work and dedication this year. We are looking forward to serving the community this upcoming year. Respectfully submitted, Joshua Dugdale Town Pound, Main Street 2012 Annual Report ~ 47 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Building Department History: The first Building Inspector in Atkinson was Philo Hutcheson, whose name first appears in the 1955 Town Report. Subsequent legislation by the voters of Atkinson defined the responsibilities of the Building Inspector. Our current Inspector, Bob Jones, has held the position since 1990. 2012 construction projects: Volume and value of construction projects are holding steady this year. We see more renovations and repairs to existing housing in the form of kitchen and bath remodels, small additions and lots of new roofs. ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· During 2012 there were 178 Building Permits issued for the following: Residential New Single Family (8) Foundations (9) Commercial New Buildings (2) Residential teardown (1) (fire training exercise) Extra Features: Pools (13) Sheds (1) Garages (4) Decks and Porches new and rebuilt (25) In -LawApartments (1) Remodel: Siding (8) Windows, Roofs (46) Kitchen or Bath Remodel (16) Additions and Finish Up (14) Finish Basements (2) Interior Alterations (9) Complete remodeling (4) Other (7) Repairs: (doors, windows, ice and water damage) (7) Demolition: Buildings (1) In addition there were numerous permits for generator installations. Total estimated value of construction $ 4,880,505.00, up over half a million from 2011. All Inspectors are readily available on Monday evenings from 6:30PM to 8:00PM for questions and permit application and can be contacted for inspections directly on their voice mail numbers. ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· Building Inspector & Code Enforcement Officer: 362-1057 (Bob Jones and Jim Kirsch) Electrical Inspector: 362-1070 (Dave Pallaria) Plumbing & Gas Inspector : 362-1071 (Bill Ashford) Health Officer: 362-1073 (Mike Dorman) Fire Inspectors: Atkinson Fire Station – 362-4203 (Chief Mike Murphy) **Remember obtaining a permit is just the first step, inspections must be done and Certificates of Completion or Occupancy must be issued to complete the project. The Atkinson Web Site www.town-atkinsonnh.com has information on permit requirements. Building Code Section 620:1 states that all conventionally constructed buildings shall conform to and comply with the New Hampshire State Building Codes which includes State Fire Codes. Respectfully submitted, Robert Jones, Building Inspector 2012 Annual Report ~ 48 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Byways Committee New Hampshire has officially recognized that our Main Street is tangible evidence of and reflects a microcosm of New Hampshire’s scenic beauty and historical, architectural, and cultural heritage. In appreciation and recognition of all of these special qualities, the State has officially awarded Atkinson’s Main Street the designation of being a New Hampshire Cultural and Scenic Byway. (A State Byways sign appears along Main Street near the Community Center and near the Atkinson-Hampstead state line.) Atkinson is also the southernmost N.H. town on the old colonial Stage Coach route which began in Boston, passed through Haverhill and then passed through the Main Streets of Atkinson, Hampstead, Chester and Auburn on the way to Manchester and Concord. The State of N.H, appreciating and recognizing the Stage Coach route as a part of N.H.’s history, has also officially designated Main Street Atkinson’s portion of the stage coach route as “The Old Stage Coach By-way.” The Byways Committee would like to thank both Town Librarian Caroline Birr for her research and finding an actual picture of the stagecoach that passed through early Atkinson and Edward Antolewicz for his beautiful work designing the Byway logo sign. Since Atkinson was first settled in 1727, Main Street has always been a much-traveled road. Fortunately, it has virtually been preserved from development, leaving the original character of much of Main Street relatively unaltered. If you discount the overhead utility wires and the road paving, much of Main Street today is like looking into a mirror of Atkinson’s historical past. Main Street was the first part of Atkinson to be developed and gives a glimpse of “old” Atkinson. It includes some of Atkinson’s oldest and most architecturally and historically significant homes and homesteads where many of Atkinson’s very prominent citizens and early political leadership lived. Currently, along Atkinson’s Old Stage Coach Byway, 6 homes survive from before Atkinson even existed as a N.H. town, with 9 homes from before the American Revolutionary War and a total of 25 pre-Civil War homes. Although some modern in-filling has occurred, Atkinson’s earlier days are very evident as you drive along Main Street. Main Street also includes several non-architectural sites, including the colonial-era Town Pound, the “Old” Town Cemetery, the Town Common donated to honor Atkinson’s Civil (Continued on page 50) 2012 Annual Report ~ 49 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 49) War veterans, and the field opposite the Page Homestead where Atkinson’s colonial militia used to drill and train. A still-active farm on northern Main Street reflects Atkinson’s agricultural heritage and early days as an agricultural community. In early days, Atkinson’s many farms had open fields bounded by old stone walls. The still-remaining old stone walls which used to frame those fields give one the feeling of the “original” cleared Atkinson landscape of the colonial period, and the once commanding views and vistas that could be seen from the many hills of Atkinson. The beautiful old colonial stone walls which line much of Main Street are a special feature of Atkinson’s Byway. We encourage those Main St. residents who have stone walls along the road to keep them repaired and cleared of all growth so their rugged beauty can be seen and fully appreciated. Main Street’s Town Center Scenic Vista provides a very beautiful picture-perfect impression of a small New Hampshire town: a small valley with stone-bounded fields with the early period old white and steepled Atkinson Congregational Church dominating the scenic vista and cresting the hill overlooking the valley. Historically, the early colonial stage line which passed along Atkinson’s Main Street began in 1740, as the main commerce and travel road used in N.H.’s colonial period to get from Boston to Manchester and Concord. Stage passengers needed a rest stop and often times a lunch. The main horse-watering and passenger rest stop in Atkinson was the Grover House Inn, (now owned by the Feuer family) next to the Town Pound and Feuer Lumber Yard, and listed as Byways Site # 35. During stage coach times, Main Street was called the Post Road, Coach Road or Stage Road. In winter, because the snow, ice and steepness of the current Stage Road over Poore’s Hill made it so difficult and dangerous for the stage to climb and go down safely, the State insisted that Atkinson put in a level By-pass around Poore’s Hill. That Bypass is now known as the “Tunnel” because of the beautiful canopy of trees over it. The Tunnel’s natural beauty was one of the special parts of Atkinson which impressed the State. The passengers on those early stage coaches, when looking out their stage windows saw the same historic homes and scenic beauty that they would see today if they drove the same (Continued on page 51) 2012 Annual Report ~ 50 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 50) route by car. The historic and scenic view along the route of today’s cars is actually a snapshot in time of early Atkinson and New Hampshire. The Atkinson Byways Committee Carol Grant Linda Jette John Wolters Dan Kimball Steve Lewis Teddy Stewart Linda Fredrickson Marilyn Prell Depot Bridge, Main Street 2012 Annual Report ~ 51 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Conflict of Interest Committee All public officials have a fiduciary responsibility, an absolute duty, to act in the best interest of the public. In April, 1997, the Town of Atkinson adopted a Conflict of Interest Ordinance in accordance with NH RSA 31:39-a. The ordinance defines a policy to ensure public trust and the impartiality of Town Members should a conflict exist during the execution of official duties. The ordinance provides the standard to which the residents of the Town of Atkinson holds Town Members whether appointed, elected or employed. In 2012, the Conflict of Interest Committee appointed three new members. Several meetings were held to initiate the members and to discuss our responsibilities to the Town. No petitions were received by the Committee during 2012. The Committee would like to take this opportunity to state that we are available to all Town Members and Leaders seeking guidance in recognizing and avoiding perceived or real conflicts of interest in Atkinson. Respectfully submitted, Joyce LaFrance, Chairperson Center School, Academy Ave. (Used as the Police station, and most recently for Family Mediation) 2012 Annual Report ~ 52 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH The Atkinson Community Center and Senior Programs Once upon a time, there was a wonderful place – a summer camp, where many young girls from the city spent their summers, year after year for more than 30 years. The girls hiked around the wooded trails, learned a lot about nature, self-respect, friendship and caring for others, as well as how to cook and swim. They were taught and cared for by the dedicated staff. Then this wonderful place had financial problems and it became necessary to sell the 69 acres of land and buildings. Do you know where this wonderful place was? You already guessed it; it was the Trinity House Camp, where the current Atkinson Community Center and conservation land are located. Townspeople approved the purchase of a 5-acre portion of the property at town meeting in 1988. The remaining 64 acres were purchased the following year, and money was appropriated to renovate the property and bring it up to code. It was renamed the Atkinson Community Center and the Caroline Orr Conservation Land in 1990. The Trinity House Camp Committee, which later became the Atkinson Community Center Committee, was established in August 1989. Thanks to the efforts of its members and the community, the building was ready to be used by local organizations in 1990. The muchneeded expanded parking facilities were completed in 1991. Since then, the Atkinson Community Center has become the home of more than forty non-profit organizations, the Senior Program, voting, and many private functions. And do you remember the power outage caused by the ice storm in December 2008? We were able to set up a warming center here at the Community Center where many volunteers cooked and served more than 2000 meals. Many residents were able to have hot meals and enjoy each other’s company during that difficult time. In August 2010, thanks to the sponsorship of the Atkinson Women’s Civic Club, the Community Center began hosting the Summer Farmers Market and added the indoor winter Market in 2011. Paul Bofinger, president of the Trust for N.H. Lands, said at the closing ceremony for the land protection project with the sale of the 69 acres in August 1990, “Successful projects such as this one are the result of imagination, perseverance, and a clear vision of the final goal – not of how much money can be made, but of what can be done for the public and the resource. This project is a victory for both.” Mrs. Virginia Busby, a member of the Atkinson Community Center Committee, wrote to the local paper in October 1991, “ The Atkinson Community Center has been a fine example of community effort. Civic organizations, businesses, and individuals have donated money, materials, services and countless hours of labor to make the improvements to trans(Continued on page 54) 2012 Annual Report ~ 53 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 53) form the facility from the Trinity House Camp to the Community Center. On behalf of a new generation, I am so proud to be a part of this great community, which has always had a clear vision for the future, and always come together whenever there was a need. That same spirit of “community effort” was again shown when “BRITTANY’S GARDEN” was created. This three-season public garden sits on the front lawn of the Atkinson Community Center. It was dedicated to Brittany Dawn Childs, granddaughter of Selectman Fred Childs and the late Dale Childs. Brittany was a national award-winning equestrian, who died tragically in a horse and buggy accident in August 1997 at the age of seven. Brittany loved animals especially horses and took great pride in growing flowers with her grandmother. Residents felt it a fitting tribute to build this garden in her memory. The entire project was funded by generous donations from the community and continues to be maintained by volunteers. The Atkinson Community Center’s landscape had a face-lift in 2012. The Atkinson Garden Club helped to redesign the grounds, choosing the shrubs and trees, and supervising the Care of Ground crews. Residents David and Hedi Shikes and the Lions Club each donated one of two new benches. It now looks so beautiful and neat, and will require a minimum amount of care in the future. Our Senior Program has come a long way as well. In 1999, the town approved the position of Recreation Coordinator. I started in this new role in November 1999. At that time there were only 4 seniors involved. There are currently about 380 Atkinson seniors registered for our Senior Citizens' Program. It is hard to believe every Monday morning, more than 30 seniors enjoy attending the Tai Chi class compared to the 4 people (including myself) at the beginning of this program. My position started with 12 hours per week for the Senior Program with an additional 12 hours to schedule community center events beginning in November 2005. Even though my position is part time, it permits me to work up to 35 hours per week. I can now offer more programs and activities for our seniors. This includes 6 luncheons, exercise classes to keep the participants strong and healthy, as well as a variety of trips. With longer work hours, I am able to maximize the Community Center’s use by local non-profit organizations and townspeople’s private functions. I am looking forward to continuing to provide great programs in 2013. Along with all the luncheons and exercise classes, there will be a 3-day trip to Pennsylvania in April, casino trips, musical trips, a foliage trip and more. Thank you so much to the many seniors who (Continued on page 55) 2012 Annual Report ~ 54 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 54) helped and supported the program last year. The Senior Program and the Community Center appreciate and value all the volunteer work and donations by local groups, especially the Atkinson Garden Club, the Atkinson Lions Club, and the Atkinson Women’s Civic Club. This community effort is truly the foundation of the Town of Atkinson then and now. Respectfully submitted, Noriko Yoshida-Travers 2012 Annual Report ~ 55 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Conservation Commission This year the Conservation Commission purchased the "Jane Jones Lot", which contains some of the oldest growth forest in Atkinson, to merge with the Slade town forest off Pope Road. The seller is donating a bridge for us to place over a stream which flows through the lot, and will work with us to set up a new trail on the parcel. Our next oldest forest parcel is the "Fifteen Acre Lot" on the South side of Sawmill Swamp, which was pasture back in the 1800's but is remote enough to have grown back into a fairly wild mature forest. Over a century ago, Gifford Pinchot, first head of the Forest Service, and Teddy Roosevelt, probably our most conservation-minded president, conflicted with John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club, over how to manage park and forest land. Muir favored strict preservation, while Pinchot preferred careful conservation management..."the greatest good for the greatest number for the longest time". We have followers of both camps on the Conservation Commission. It is unlikely that we will ever do logging on either the Jane Jones lot or the Fifteen Acre lot, except for thinning out diseased trees. We are fortunate to have enough town forest land to manage some for wilderness preservation and some for town timber production and firewood. The Greenleaf Clark farm from Main Street, about 1880. Now the site of Van Ry Stables and the Ruth McPherson town forest. Note the total lack of forest in the background to the North. (Continued on page 57) 2012 Annual Report ~ 56 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 56) One of the most astounding natural changes in the last century has been the reforestation of New Hampshire since the decline of agriculture in the 1930's. The early forests were clearcut for farming, and it is hard to find a picture of Atkinson of a century ago with much woodland in view. An interesting site to explore is historicaerials.com, which has aerial photography for Atkinson going back to 1938. Here you can plug in your own address and see what your place looked like back in the day. The Silas Noyes house, built 1768 (barn 1895), known as Anemone Farm, about 1910 (Ruth Sawyer photo). Destroyed by fire in 1920. Today this is the entrance to the Sawyer town forest. The dirt path going towards the barn is the small gated path that everyone uses to access the trails. The dirt road to the right is Sawyer Ave. In 2013 three large parcels of Atkinson land will be undergoing development. We have proposed a zoning change for conservation subdivisions, which will provide an incentive to preserve the trails and some of the open space on these parcels. We are also seeking to add some small parcels to the town forests. We had received a grant from Rockingham Planning which we used to update the Natural Resources Inventory for the Atkinson Master Plan. We also received a grant from NH DRED (the Division of Resources and Economic Development) for trail improvements. We will be using this to upgrade a swampy section of the Sawyer town forest trail system near the state line, South of the Bonin field. We have a couple of open full time and alternate positions on the Conservation Commission and there is always plenty to do. Feel free to come by and attend a meeting! Tim Dziechowski, Chairman, Atkinson Conservation Commission 2012 Annual Report ~ 57 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Elderly Affairs In 2012 we provided 1,696 rides to our seniors, up from 1,377 in 2011, representing a 23% increase. We provide many services to our seniors, but by far our transportation program is our most requested service. We provide our Seniors with transportation to doctors offices, to hair dresser appointments or drop them off to complete some local shopping. We have transported Seniors to just about all of the Boston Hospitals, Lahey Clinic in Burlington, V/A Hospital in Manchester and Concord N.H... We would like as much notice as possible when requesting a transport so we can schedule all of these requests Over time folks have read about our programs and when they no longer need either a wheelchair, walker or shower chair they give us a call to see if we can use these items. I am pleased to say that we have a large assortment of medical appliances on hand right at our Police Station. We have everything from hospital beds to motorized scooters to electric lift recliners. These items can be either picked up at the station or we can deliver them directly to your home. If any senior should require assistance with either utility bills, prescriptions or minor household repairs, please give us a call and through the new “Atkinson Police Charitable Fund” we will be able to provide you with the assistance you need. This past year we again sponsored the senior citizen flu clinic at the Community Center. This was our twelfth year of providing this service. We can also be of assistance with contractors who do not follow through on their commitments to you or if you are looking for a reliable contractor to perform work around your home. We have just up-dated our contractors list and it is now on the town’s web page or if you would like a copy, please give me a call and I will mail a copy to you. This year we provided over Forty Thousand Dollars of assistance to folks in town. We have provided oil deliveries, help with prescriptions, electric bills, installed several stair chair lifts so the seniors could utilize both floors of their home and many other services. It is through the generosity of our residents that we are able to provide these services. Our senior program is well known around the state and we are getting calls from many towns asking for assistance in starting up a senior program like we have in town. It has been pleasure to serve as the Towns Director of Elderly Affairs since 1993. One of the great rewards of this position is when you find that you have been in a position to help one of Atkinson’s finest residents with a situation they could not handle on their own. My (Continued on page 59) 2012 Annual Report ~ 58 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 58) main goal is to make sure that our program stays up and running so that we can continue to help seniors in need of services. No senior should go without the basic every day conveniences. They should not have to decide between buying heating oil or getting a prescription filled. We can provide that help, all any senior needs to do is just give us a call and we will do all we can to provided the assistance of which they are in need. I am always available to help any senior by calling the Police Station at 362-4001 or you can call me at my residence, 362-5627. Please do not hesitate to give me a call. All correspondence and requests are kept strictly confidential. Remember, “You call, we haul. One stop shopping does it all”. Call us first for all of your needs and if we cannot provide the services you are looking for we know the agencies that can. Philip V. Consentino Director of Elderly Affairs Police Station, Academy Ave 2012 Annual Report ~ 59 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Atkinson Energy Commission (AEC) The Atkinson Energy Commission’s focus has been to encourage energy conservation, energy efficiency and recycling at both the local government and residential level. (Recycling saves tremendous amounts of energy and lowers our town’s waste handling fees!) Our goal is to save residents money at home and on their tax bills, as well as reducing our carbon footprint. As most residents are looking for ways to lower expenses, we continue to look for ways to share great ideas for putting a dent in your energy bills. Last March, we held a “Button Up New Hampshire” workshop, bringing in a local energy auditor to educate attendees about projects that dramatically improve your home’s energy efficiency. The library has a Button Up DVD that you can check out to learn more about what you can do. Additionally, the library also has “Kill-A-Watt” meters you can check and find out how much energy your appliances use, including those that are using energy even when they are “off”. Together with the Selectmen’s office, we have made tremendous progress in saving the town money by implementing many of the short payback energy conservation measures (ECM) indentified in the in-depth energy audit. The audit was completed for the Town in 2011 through an Office of Energy & Planning grant awarded to the Atkinson Energy Commission. We also reviewed the report for ECMs to include in the Town’s Building Maintenance Plans. We will be updating our energy software to track the impact these measures are having in reducing the Town’s energy use. At the end of 2012, Commission member Michael Mascola began working with Timberlane teacher, Mark Pederson and some of his students to inventory Atkinson street lights. Locations were marked by GPS and associated with utility data. The resulting maps and reports will allow the Commission and the Town to review lighting for safety, as well as the potential for more efficient lighting fixtures. In a 2007, street lights were 23% of the Town’s total energy expense! (That includes fuel for vehicles and building heating.) At the end of the year, planning began for an Energy Fair to be held at the Atkinson Community Center on Saturday, April 6th, 2013. The fair will include many energy saving products, as well as renewable energy options to help residents lower energy bills over the coming years. We hope to see many area residents there – it’s free! (Continued on page 61) 2012 Annual Report ~ 60 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 60) The Energy Commission would love your ideas and feedback. We need YOUR energy to save the town’s energy! Please attend one of our meetings, which are typically held on the fourth Tuesday of the month in Town Hall at 7pm, if you are interested in learning more. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Veasey, Chair 2012 Annual Report ~ 61 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Fire Department When the Fire Department was established in April of 1944, the population of Atkinson was 450 residents. Records show the fire department was manned by nine volunteer members mostly farmers with no formal training in fire fighting and one older candy truck bought for $450.00 and converted by Kinney’s Garage to be the Town’s first and only fire truck for several years. The first station was a two bay wood stove-heated building built by volunteers on the site of the current new Library. Over the past sixty-eight years as the Town has continued to grow to just under sixty-eight hundred (6,800) residents, the Fire Department, keeping pace, has grown to thirty-nine (39) members and nine (9) emergency vehicles. All of today’s department emergency vehicles have been properly designed, built and equipped for the Fire/Rescue Service. We responded to 567 calls for service in both fire and emergency medical in 2012. Although there are no records of how many calls for service there were during the early year’s thing have drastically changed from 1944. Today all members are required to be trained and certified in a variety of fire fighting and emergency medical techniques and are paid on an on-call basis. Members have accumulated 6,965 paid hours this year responding to emergencies and advancing their skills. Vehicles and equipment have become much more sophisticated than ever before and take highly trained personal to operate them safely and effectively. I am proud to say that today, because of the dedication and commitment of the entire membership over the years, the department has been able to maintain an all-volunteer type system as originally established in 1944 without the need for full-time personal. The current members continue to be proud of this heritage and thank the residents for your support over the years as we continue to strive to provide you with a fire and emergency medical department that meets the needs of the community. The Town of Atkinson has been very fortunate to have had people that volunteer and are willing to serve on the department in the common goal to protect the life and property of their neighbors. In addition to the paid hours responding to emergencies, this year the membership also devoted 3,404 unpaid volunteer hours to advancing their skills and education along with maintaining the vehicles and equipment. It’s hard to believe that we have been in our new station for twelve years now and I am pleased to say that, due to proper planning of the building committee, the station continues to meet the community needs and will continue to do so well into the future. Recently many residents have been without power for extended periods of time and the station has become a place of refuge. We now can provide a warm safe building were residents are offered food, water, showers and a quite place to rest. During storm events we have fire and emer(Continued on page 63) 2012 Annual Report ~ 62 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 62) gency medical personal available and ready to assist you or provide you with up to date information. As we move into the future, your continued support of the Fire Department Capital Improvement Plan developed thirty years ago, is critical. The plan outlines the replacement and refurbishments of our emergency vehicles, and lays out an estimated level of funding that is required to prevent unanticipated cost and tax increases. As in the past, the fire department relies on the dedication of its volunteers and is always in need of new members if you are interested in joining the department give us a call at 362-5611 or stop in and visit us. In closing I and the entire membership want to thank the town’s people for your many thanks and letters we have received throughout the year and for your appreciation of what we do. Respectfully Chief Michael E Murphy (Continued on page 64) 2012 Annual Report ~ 63 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 63) Fire Department Response to Emergency Calls - 2012 This year the Fire Department responded to a total of 567 incidents. Medical Calls Motor Vehicle Accidents Building Fires Vehicle Fires Chimney Fires Alarm Activations C/O Activations 2012 Annual Report 378 28 3 0 0 93 15 Smoke Investigations Power Lines down 4 4 Public Assist 13 Grass/Woods Fire Illegal Burns & Misc Hazardous Materials Mutual Aid (3 recvd & 17 given) 3 8 8 20 ~ 64 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Highway Department 2012 was another productive year with a mild winter season and an early spring. All good for the taxpayers, not so good for the men who bought new plow equipment. With the early spring we got a head start on the construction season, Brox Inc. paved, Sawyer Ave, the east end of Providence Hill Rd, Geary Ln, Bluebird Ln, and shimmed a portion of Meditation Ln. Then Busby Construction backed up the new pavement with Recycled Asphalt Pavement (R.A.P.) with their shoulder-widening machine. They also replenished the shoulders on Bryant Woods Rd and Indian Ridge Rd. Having proper shoulder maintenance improves the safety of our roadways for vehicles as well as pedestrians and bicycle traffic. Improved aesthetics are just a bonus. The town has completed one third of the 2008 Road System Action Plan. 2013 calls for Summit Dr to be reclaimed and repaved as well as paving Sawmill Rd, Jericho Rd, and shimming more of Meditation Ln. Please support the Highway Department warrant article at this years Town Meeting and election, with your continued support. The Highway Department goal is to maintain our roadways to a safe standard and keep our tax rate flat with no spikes (playing catch up is always more expensive then staying with the plan). In 2012 Atkinson was declared a disaster area once by the governor for a windstorm that knocked out our power for a few days. The Highway Department cleared trees from our roadways and worked with the power company as much as possible. Unitil was in the middle of a major tree clearing effort at the time. Focusing on Linebrook Rd, East Rd, Academy Ave, 121 (Main St), and part of Island Pond Rd. Hopefully, between their efforts and the Highway Department’s annual tree clearing, our power interruptions should be much less frequent. Moving forward and progressing towards our goals, that is my aim as your road agent, I am very optimistic for our future, with a new board of selectmen and our new town administrator and caliber of the volunteers. Atkinson is in a position for a strong and bright future. Last but not least, I would like to thank my employees. Joe Martin worked with us for over a year and left this fall. I wish him well in his new endeavors. Jared Kohler was hired as his replacement. Jared has proven to be a hard working employee. Dave Witley has worked for us for 3 years. He supervises our recycling area and works with the Highway Department throughout the year; shoveling and clearing walkways in the worst winter conditions, flagging, and trimming brush in the hottest summer weather. Dave has proven to be a dedicated, hard working addition to the department. And Josh Dugdale, your Assistant Road Agent, worked his way through college as a seasonal employee and graduated on the Dean’s (Continued on page 66) 2012 Annual Report ~ 65 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 65) List. He became a permanent part-time employee that has continued his education through UNH Technology Center. Josh has earned a Level 1 Road Scholar certificate. He also became a certified Fire 2 Firefighter and EMT for Atkinson as well as Animal Control Officer. Josh has proven to be a dedicated hard working town employee. Josh embraces technology and has great computer skills. He has helped keep the Highway Department responsive current and efficient. Atkinson is growing affluent community, with great schools, great services, and one of the lowest tax rates in the state. With your support and by working together we can keep it that way. Thank you. Depot Bridge, Main Street 2012 Annual Report ~ 66 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Atkinson Historical Society The Atkinson Historical Society makes its home in the building at 3 Academy Avenue, most commonly known as the Kimball House because it served the town as the Kimball Library from 1909 until 1975. But let’s go back to the 29th of March, 1768, just a year after the town of Atkinson was incorporated. The townspeople voted to “build a meeting house”, which they did and it was located where the Atkinson Fire House is now. This was completed in 1769, and in 1772, Stephen Peabody was called to be the pastor. His pay was “160 pounds lawful money” and 10 cords of wood per year as long as he stayed in Atkinson. In the beginning of his ministry, Mr. Peabody purchased 12 acres of land from Enoch Knight and built a home for him and his wife. One of the first things he did was to plant 3 elm trees in front of his house. There are folks living in Atkinson today who can remember those elm trees. After his death in 1819, the house changed hands several times until 1909 when the Reverend Joseph Kimball bought the property and gave it to the town to be used for a “library, museum, and perhaps a cemetery”. In 1981, a new library having been built, the Historical Society was given the use of the entire building to serve as a museum. From the very beginning the townspeople of Atkinson have most generously given of their time, their families’ historical artifacts, postcards, portraits, wonderful old clothing, and family genealogies, and so many other items to make this a very special museum. Once when one of the Cub Scout troops was having a tour of the building, I asked them why a Historical Society was important to a town. Putting his hand up, one of the boys answered “it helps us to remember”. What a perfect answer! Please come and visit and maybe we can help you, too, to remember. Adele Dillon, President 2012 Annual Report ~ 67 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Kimball Library The first social library in Atkinson was organized in 1796. Parson Stephen Peabody and General Nathaniel Peabody were credited with establishing the town’s first “circulating library” which opened on January 18, 1796. The Atkinson Free Public Library was founded on June 30, 1894. A room in the Hezekiah Dow house, located at the corner of Academy Ave and Main Street was reserved for books. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Noyes occupied the house and Mrs. Noyes served as the town’s first librarian. The first library had 373 books and magazines and was open five hours each week. On March 21, 1896, the library was moved to the home of George Gilbert on Main Street. Mrs. Gilbert was appointed librarian with an annual salary of fifty dollars. In March 1907, Rev. Joseph Kimball recognized the need for a permanent building in which to house a library. On April 13, 1907, Rev. Kimball donated the Stephen Peabody home (now the Atkinson Historical Society) to the town of Atkinson, NH for the sum of One Dollar. Rev. Kimball also stipulated the building be named the Kimball Library. In June of 1928, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Reynolds began their association with the Kimball Library. The library was in two small rooms on the east side of the house and in 1935, renovations were made which included the removal of a partition to make one large library room. Mrs. Reynolds served as librarian for 47 years (June 1928 - June 1975). As Atkinson’s population grew rapidly, there was a need for more library space. On June 29, 1974 there was a ground breaking ceremony for the new addition. The library addition was completed on April 6, 1975. In the late 1970’s and throughout the 1980’s, the library began to expand its collection beyond books with vinyl records and cassette tapes. In 1988 the library added their first public computer. The Kimball Library has evolved over the years from a small room in private homes to a new modern 11,400 sq ft facility completed on October 12, 2008. The Kimball Library currently has 41,000 items in the collection, 20 public computers, electronic books & ereaders, public copier, scanner & fax, and meeting room facilities. In 2012, the Kimball Library upgraded the circulation software and joined with the Plaistow and Sandown public libraries for one union catalog and formed the Southern New Hampshire Library Cooperative. The Cooperative allows patrons from the three towns to borrow items from any of the three facilities. The feedback from our patrons on the new software and cooperative has been very positive. (Continued on page 69) 2012 Annual Report ~ 68 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 68) The 2012 Summer Reading program “Dream Big Read” was a huge success. There were a total of 141 children in grades K-5 who participated in the program. The Young Adult program “Own the Night” had a total of 135 middle and high school student registered for the program. The summer reading kick-off program, with magician Peter Boie, had 250 children and parents in attendance. Another popular summer family event was the Star Party. Local astronomer, Tony Constanzo brought his amazing large telescopes for everyone to view the night sky. There were a total of 20 programs offered during the 6 week summer reading program. Throughout the year, the library offers programs for all ages. From weekly preschool story hours to evening music performances, the library has something for everyone. The best way to keep up on what’s happening is to visit our website at www.kimballlibrary.com. Here’s a few highlights of programs offered during 2012: ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· Jack Frost Jamboree – winter fun with snowshoeing, mini golf, food, crafts & games. Cooking classes – cooking with spices, whole foods, Middle Eastern foods, new twist on Thanksgiving. Musical programs – Blue Grass, Irish Folk music, Timberlane Community Band. Historical programs – WWII & Vietnam Veterans, Civil War, National Parks & Lighthouses Games & Crafts – Mah Jong, Wii, Knitting, Painting Book Discussions (5 per month) Weekly preschool story hours and after school programs. Science Fair for children in grades K-7. The library continues to look at new technologies to offer the Atkinson community. We currently have six ereaders available for loan and two iPads for use in the Children’s Room. We also have PC laptops available for use within the building and WiFi service is available 24/7. In early 2012, the Kimball Library Board of Trustees applied for an EMPG (Emergency Management Performance Grant) matching grant for a standby generator. The grant was approved by the State of New Hampshire Department of Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management in May 2012, and the Friends of the Kimball Library donated the matching funds to secure the grant. The goal is to add the library to the Town of Atkinson Emergency Management Plan at which time; the building can be used as a cooling and warming center in emergency situations. The library also received a Harvard Pilgrim Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant in May. The grant was used to hold a Science Fair for children in grades K through seven on November 10th. The Science Fair was such a success we hope to do another event next year (Continued on page 70) 2012 Annual Report ~ 69 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 69) and partner with the Atkinson Academy. We would not be able to offer all the amazing programs throughout the year without the financial help of the Friends of the Kimball Library. We are grateful for all their support and fundraising efforts. Special thanks go out to the Kimball Library staff, all our volunteers, the Friends of the Kimball Library, and our Trustees who have worked very hard this past year to make the Kimball Library a success. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Heer Director 2012 Kimball Library Statistics Total Circulation for 2012 93,198 items Total Programs offered (Adult & Children) 604 Total Patrons at the end of 2012 4,101 Total Collection Size at the end of 2012 40,983 Items added to collection 2,313 Items deleted from collection 984 *The history of the Kimball Library was taken from the Atkinson Then and Now 2nd Edition c1999. The book is available for loan at the Kimball Library or for purchase from the Historical Society. Kimball Library, Academy Ave 2012 Annual Report ~ 70 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Kimball Library Financial Report (Profit and Loss) For the Year Ending December 31, 2012 Income 680.85 1,764.34 1,741.82 Book Shop Copy Debit card Reimb for DVD Donations Received General donations received Generator General donations received - Other Total General donations received Ruth Campbell Fund Grant Thelma Pine Total Donations Received Fines 2,192.65 2,302.65 1,092.28 425.00 3,819.93 Books DVD Fines - Other 4,582.65 2,567.10 139.90 7,289.65 Buddies Program Jack Frost Jamboree Friends of Library Donation - Other 15.52 116.94 1,349.67 1,482.13 Total Fines Friends of Library Donation Total Friends of Library Donation Interest Fine #6606 General #2594 LeBosquet Fund Savings #6453 Total Interest Miscellaneous Income Coffee Decals Reimbursment for book purchase Replacement Card Miscellaneous Income - Other Total Miscellaneous Income Non-Resident Card Reimbursement from Friends Reimbursement from Town of Atki Reimbursment foe book purchase Total Income 2012 Annual Report 110.00 ~ 71 ~ 1.22 2.87 347.73 14.35 366.17 228.00 6.00 180.70 155.00 600.16 1,169.86 65.00 259.06 3,775.73 41.99 22,456.53 Town of Atkinson, NH Kimball Library Financial Report (Profit and Loss) For the Year Ending December 31, 2012 (cont.) Expense 2,300.00 Annual Support and Hosting Capital Improvements Lighting Capital Improvements - Other 3,057.09 4,684.00 7,741.09 89.99 4,900.46 1,387.72 -0.12 Advertising Expense Legal Expense - Other 5.00 0.00 5.00 650.00 798.04 Total Capital Improvements Coffee debit card purchase Donations Spent Fed Tax Withheld on TD acct Legal Expense Total Legal Expense Library Programs Library Supplies Materials 2,489.26 1,900.00 6,529.51 10,918.77 3,003.32 180.00 Books Downloadable Books DVD Total Materials Materials & Equipment Membership Dues Miscellaneous Expense SNH Library Co-op Miscellaneous Expense - Other 422.67 274.66 697.33 65.00 Friends Materials and Equipment Promotional Items/Staff Gifts 399.12 75.00 500.00 974.12 -0.03 700.00 912.34 36.24 35,359.27 -12,902.74 Total Miscellaneous Expense Museum Passes Programs/Misc Total Programs/Misc Reconciliation Discrepancies Reimbursement to Town of Atkins Training USPS Total Expense Net Income 2012 Annual Report ~ 72 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Kimball Library Financial Report (Balance Sheet) For the Year Ending December 31, 2012 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Pentucket Bank TD Bank - Fines TD Bank - General TD Bank - Savings Total Checking/Savings Total Current Assets 50,295.28 10,773.35 22,765.96 14,011.01 97,845.60 97,845.60 97,845.60 Opening Balance Equity Retained Earnings Net Income 85,365.59 25,382.75 -12,902.74 97,845.60 97,845.60 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Total Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY Kimball House, Academy Ave 2012 Annual Report ~ 73 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Planning Board Master Plan The Planning Board has made more progress this year in the Master Plan Update process. In April we adopted 3 updated chapters, specifically: Community Facilities, Existing Land Use, and Natural Resource Inventory. The next significant accomplishment was the successful “Visioning Event” held at the Community Center on June 6, where over 50 citizens came out and participated in a group process to generate ideas about the future of Atkinson. Then we moved on to the July launch of a Citizen Input Survey that was mailed to all households in Town. We were very pleased to receive back over 600 responses! Board members all contributed time to tabulate the results, using an on-line tool. These inputs will assist us in the development of the final 2 chapters: Vision and Future Land Use, which will be completed in 2013. Zoning and Ordinances Items voted and passed at Town Meeting 2012 include: ï‚· An amendment to keep our Zoning in line with a change to RSA 674:39aa. Projects Commercial: ï‚· Site Plan amended for Rockridge Development LLC to change dimensions of one building on Site at 71 Route 111 ï‚· Site Plan amended to add stairwell to rear of 12 Main Street Residential: ï‚· One new lot created by subdivision of 32 Maple Avenue ï‚· Lot Line Adjustment between parcels at 59 and 63 Providence Hill Road ï‚· Lot Line adjustment between parcels at 172 Main Street and Teddy Bear Lane ï‚· Lot Line Adjustment between parcels at 32 Maple and new lot off Birdsall Lane ï‚· Lot Line Adjustment between parcels at 26 and 28 Chase Island Road ï‚· Lot Line Adjustment between parcel off Main Street and Town Forest off Pope Road (Continued on page 75) 2012 Annual Report ~ 74 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 74) Future: For the 2013 Legislative season the Planning Board has proposed: ï‚· Zoning Article to amend Article VI Section 600 to encourage Conservation Developments ï‚· Zoning Article to add a Prime Wetland ï‚· Plan to complete and adopt Master Plan Vision Chapter and Future Land Use Chapter. ï‚· Plan to have Board of Selectmen establish and appoint members to a Capital Improvements Program Committee, to begin work in 2013 and complete the CIP in 2014. Thank you to the interested Citizens who have provided so much input this year. The Planning board meets on the Third Wednesday of each month for Public Hearings, and on first Wednesdays for Workshops as necessary. All are welcome. Respectfully Submitted, Susan Killam, Chairman Atkinson Planning Board Atkinson Academy, Academy Ave. 2012 Annual Report ~ 75 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Police Department 2012 was a very busy time for our department. With the hiring and training of 3 new officers and making sure that we had adequate town coverage was quite a challenge. I am glad to say that we now have a D.A.R.E. Officer to teach this great program at the Atkinson Academy. I chose Officer Nate Lyons for this position and at his graduation I found that the instructors felt great about him becoming a D.A.R.E. Officer. The program will be starting during the month of January. We have had increase in house breaks as did our surrounding towns. Through intense investigation by Officer Lundquist we able to apprehend and charge a subject that broke into 5 homes stealing all the copper pipes. At the time of these thefts, all the homes were vacant. I wish I could personally thank all of the residents that supported all of the Police Warrant articles in last year’s budget. I was asked to give a “Then and Now” overview of the Police Department. Back in 1968 when I was appointed as a Police Officer we had no radios, no cell phones and we were required to use our own personal vehicles since we did not have any police cruisers. Some of the long time residents should remember that there was one lady that stayed by the police phone. We only patrolled Friday and Saturday nights, and we had to drive past her home every 15 minutes to see if the light was on in her porch, for if it was that meant we had to go on a call. What a difference 45 years makes! I have seen it all as the Police Department started to prepare itself for the ever-changing events and equipment that help us to stay safe and respond to calls in a timely fashion. From all of your dedicated officers of the Atkinson Police Department we wish you a happy and safe new year. Philip V. Consentino Police Chief Universalist Church,, Academy Ave. 2012 Annual Report ~ 76 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Rail Committee While the Atkinson Rail Committee is one of the newest formed committees, our work may very well determine Atkinson’s future. Our initial formation consisted of gathering information as to the attributes or detriments of a rail station layover yard in our neighboring town of Plaistow. Our first meeting was on November 16, 2010. For the next six months we invited local elected officials, New Hampshire Transportation personnel, as well as Plaistow’s officials to speak. The result was a twenty page report submitted on May, 2011 which can be found on the Atkinson town website by following this link: www.town-atkinsonnh.com for more news, details and archives/scroll down to MBTA Commuter Rail Expansion documents. This committee will continue to fight for clean air, the prevention of intrusive noise pollution, and the maintenance of our rural environment. Our meetings are scheduled as needed with notices posted at the Town Hall, Library, and Community Center. Sincerely, Robert Clark Chairman Atkinson Depot, Main Street 2012 Annual Report ~ 77 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Recreation Commission Before we begin our journey into the history of Recreation in the Town of Atkinson, I must first acknowledge a very special member. Patti Mangini, who was nearly consecutively a chair or co-chair of Recreation, stepped down after 16 years of service on the Commission. As you will see, Patti’s efforts in Recreation have been significant and while she remains just a phone call away, we miss her direct involvement. This year we welcomed new member, Robin Hernandez, to the Commission and with Patti’s departure, I became the new Recreation Chairperson. As your new chair, it is my honor to take you on a new kind of trip – one highlighting Atkinson Recreation’s history. Join me. In 1967 the town voted and approved a warrant to appoint a Recreation Commission. While recreation certainly existed in the town prior to the Commission, the group’s mission was to expand and develop new programs and areas in the town. That same year the town also approved and accepted a deed to a 5 acre parcel of land located on Pope Road, donated by Mrs. Shirley Killey in memory of her late husband. Another 4 acre parcel of land in the same area was donated by Lewis Builders, and Mrs. Killey also deeded a right of way between the two parcels of land. Lastly, the town voted to purchase 10 additional acres of land in same area. This became known as the Pope Road Recreation Area. Through the late 1960’s, however, the primary location for recreation activities was the Academy baseball field (which is still in use today). And while Recreation supported about 350 youth in various sports activities, Recreation’s big yearly event was Atkinson Days, which began with children’s games and races and ended with a dance following a public supper, prepared and served by the Commission! In 1969, the Sawyer Pond ice skating rink was added as a new location and activity to enjoy. As the recipient of surplus funding from the 1967 Bicentennial Committee, the newly established Recreation Planning and Development Fund gave the Commission the ability to look at new areas of the town to develop (perhaps swimming). In 1969, the idea of a 6-week summer playground program was being planned. By the end of 1970, the Pope Road Recreation Area was slowly being developed into an established place for family outings with picnic tables and fireplaces. Youth participation continued to increase, a successful summer activity program and use of the Pope Road area was expanded to include winter snowmobiling and ice-skating. But, with continuing space issues at the Academy field, the Commission decided it was time to submit a warrant to use the Development Fund (and matching federal funds) for the purpose of building an additional baseball field and parking lot at Pope Road. This warrant was approved by the town. (Continued on page 79) 2012 Annual Report ~ 78 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 78) Immediate work on the baseball field at Pope Road was delayed due to late federal funding approval, and in 1973, despite that the majority of the baseball area was completed, backstops and fencing were still needed. Recreation funding was a continuing issue and Commission-proposed funding (via warrant) for tennis courts and picnic area updates, with matching government funding, failed to get the support of the town. At last, in 1975, the first ball field at Pope Road was completed. Funding for the fencing, which was 50% matched with federal funding, and the backstop, was ultimately raised by the baseball coaches. The new field was put into use in the spring of 1976; a milestone that came with much hard work from volunteers, at a cost to the town of less than $3700 and supplemented by federal funding of $3500. By 1978, the Pope Road Recreation Area was busier than ever. An additional 7.5 acres of land was given to the Commission and a new recreational field was created, cleared, and leveled by Lewis Builders at no cost to the town. The Commission put forth a warrant to develop a recreational complex on Pope Road, with a variety of funding sources and matching grants doubling available funds - all with no tax impact to the town. This warrant was approved, and finally in May of 1980 the matching funds were granted. In 1981, two enclosed tennis courts, a new ball field and soccer/football area, playground space with walkways, road improvements, and parking were completed. Another highlight of 1981 was the true beginning of the summer Sun and Fun program led then, and for many successful years following, by Patty Caton. In 1983, Carol Grant began as the first Elderly Affairs Director and she was supported by the Recreation Commission with funding for senior activities and outings. Over the next few years these programs were continually expanded and supported by members of the Commission. In 1987, Paul and Helen Woodlock were honored with the dedication of the town report. Both served as selectmen in the town in the 1960’s and 70’s but their contributions toward town recreation were enormous. Atkinson Day was their brain child, but their legacy lives on at Pope Road. Paul persuaded land-owners to donate their land for recreational use and he led the creation of the first field (“Little Pope”). It was also Paul that spear-headed the formation of the Recreation Commission. Helen worked with the Commission for federal funding, which resulted in the tennis courts and second field (“Big Pope”). And together they worked with the Commission for years on programs still in place today. In 1991, in their honor, the town voted to name the Pope Road Recreation Area, the “Woodlock Recreation Area”, and in 2010, the road leading to the Woodlock Recreaction Area was changed from Pope Road, to Woodlock Park Lane. (Continued on page 80) 2012 Annual Report ~ 79 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 79) Fast forward to 1996, and so began the Cathy Thompson/Patti Mangini years. Under their direction, we now have the Fishing Derby, a Sun ‘n Fun program restored back to its early glory days, the Easter Egg hunt, the after-Memorial Day Parade Concert, Make-ADifference Day, Town-Wide Clean-Up, expanded senior programs and luncheons, the Community Band, Tree-lighting, Summer Ice Cream Social and the Veteran’s Day Breakfast. Work to improve and update the Woodlock Recreation Area continued with town approved funding, grants, and financial support from the baseball and soccer leagues. In 1999, the town approved the position of Recreation Coordinator, now known as Senior/ Community Center Director, or more specifically – Noriko Yoshida-Travers. The work she has done on behalf of our town’s seniors is simply immeasurable. Forward looking work was started in 2005 with the formation of the Recreation Master Plan sub-committee and the town approved the first monies to be deposited into a Recreation Capital Reserve fund. It was at this time that I, Del Dooling and Joan Fettes joined the Commission. In 2007, capital reserve funding continued, a new toddler play set ,“Edward” was added to the Woodlock Recreation Area playground, funding for T-Ball field improvements was approved, and a land-swap with the Conservation Commission allowed work to begin on a new recreation area on East Road. Because of the foresight of the Recreation Commission to plan for the future and the townspeople to support this vision, four years of Capital Reserve account funds allowed the Commission to plan, engineer, and properly develop the East Road land into a full-size lacrosse field, a multi-purpose grass field, a perimeter walking path, and a parking area. In 2009, the Commission welcomed Bill Innes, who became the Commission’s East Road liaison. To complete the project, in 2010 the town was asked to approve final funding, which would be supplemented with a single $25,000 donation. And in 2012, this new area was completed and put into use. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to name our newest recreation area “Collins Park”, in honor of the contributions of Jake and the late Una Collins, not only for the generous monetary donation, but for their 50+ years of community service given by them to our town. This year’s report would not be complete without acknowledging the 2012 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in honor of Major Jeremy Graczyk. It was touching, inspiring, and a worthy tribute to our town hero. We ended 2012 with the lighting of the new tree planted on Dow Common in Jeremy’s memory, and we hope you will continue to join us each year as we all watch it grow. Respectfully submitted, Susan Ober, Chairperson 2012 Annual Report ~ 80 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Supervisors of the Checklist The Supervisors of the Checklist had a very busy year! Not only did we keep the voter records and registrations up to date, but we covered the Deliberative Sessions for both the Town of Atkinson and the Timberlane School District in addition to the four elections (Presidential Primary in January, the Town Election in March, the State Primary in September and the General Election in November). Something new this year was the implementation of the NH law requiring that a photo ID be presented to obtain a ballot at the polling place for all elections. Since this law did not take effect until November 1, 2012 we used the September State Primary to educate voters of this new element and we practiced by asking (not requiring) voters to show their photo ID. Acclimating voters in this way helped tremendously during the General Election which was the first election to require photo IDs. We were pleased that there were very few voters in November who did not bring a photo ID to the polling place and citizens who did not present a photo ID were still allowed to obtain a ballot after signing an affidavit. At the end of 2012, there were 5,285 registered Atkinson voters on the checklist compared to only 123 on the November 3, 1912 checklist. Back in 1912, the Presidential election took place in the Academy Hall and in case you’re curious, here’s how Atkinson voted in that election 100 years ago: 1912 Presidential Election Republican 7 votes cast for Taft Democrat 33 votes cast for Wilson Prohibition 2 votes cast for Chafin Socialist 1 vote cast for Reimer Progressive 28 votes cast for T. Roosevelt Ballot Box used in 1912 (Continued on page 82) 2012 Annual Report ~ 81 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 81) Looking back over 2012, July was an especially sad time for us as we mourned the passing of our friend and mentor, Martha MacDonald. Martha served Atkinson as a Supervisor of the Checklist for over 42 years. Her optimism, loyalty and dedication will be deeply missed and her memory will stay with us always. Supervisors of the Checklist 1971 Martha E. MacDonald, Arthur H. Sawyer, Lillian J. Lewis A special thank you goes Adele Dillon for graciously accepting the appointment to Supervisor of the Checklist and filling in to help us with this challenging election year. Supervisors of the Checklist 2012 Patti Mangini, Adele Dillon, Leslie Barbera The Supervisors of the Checklist would also like to thank the residents of Atkinson for their cooperation and participation in the election process. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Barbera 2012 Annual Report ~ 82 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Tax Collector The TOWN OF ATKINSON’S history shows that 87 town’s people have held the position of Tax Collector since we were incorporated in 1767. The job every one loves to hate just happens to be a job that for the last 100 years has been held by only eight dedicated people. For this edition of our Annual Report I, being the 87th Tax Collector, would like to dedicate this section to my predecessors. Sam B. Mason saw few changes in tax collection during his 14 years in office. He began his term in 1889 when the population was about 483 and he collected taxes in the amount of $2,755.21. When his term ended in 1913, the population had decreased to 440 but the Tax Warrant had increased to $6,284.62. He collected Taxes from his home right at his dining room table. It’s even possible that he and his customers enjoyed a few sips of his famous cider and swapped stories. Sam Little saw even fewer changes during his term from 1914-1916. Population stayed about the same Tax Warrants increased slightly from $6,298.29 (1914) to $7,871.40 (1916). Jay M. Goodrich’s term in office, 1917-1919 did not vary much from his predecessor, population about the same, and Tax Warrants varied from $7423.76 (1917) to $7,316.39 (1919). Harry Tuttle spent the most time in the office of the Tax Collector his term began in 1920 and lasted until 1969. Mr. Tuttle saw many changes during his term. Population in 1920 was a mere 413 and in 1969 about 2291. The tax warrants went from $11,040.61 to $482,077.59 yet he found the strength and committed himself to 49 years of service to this office until, at age 81 he decided not to seek re-election. Harry was honored by the state legislature for his outstanding record of public office and civic interest. It has been said that during his life Harry was always regarded as a gentle, mild mannered man who was very proud of his home. The story goes that as a resident was at Harry’s home paying his taxes, he made a nasty remark about the Town of Atkinson and Harry immediately ordered him out of his home. In 1969 Harry Tuttle handed over his receipts to Jessi Anastasi in a peach basket. Jessi was the first Tax Collector to have an actual office. She settled into her office in the Grange Building in 1969, peach basket and all. That year the population was 2291 and her warrant was in the amount $532,996.49. Jessi reluctantly moved to her new office in the, New Town Hall building, in 1986. She was (Continued on page 84) 2012 Annual Report ~ 83 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH (Continued from page 83) not happy about the fact that her new office did not have any windows, never the less, with her husband Nicholas by her side, she collected Taxes in the amount of $3,504,761.00, by this time the population had risen to about 4600. Everyone knew when Jessi was out and about when they saw her and her 1967 forest green Ford Mustang, the envy of most men in town, slowly driving by (only in good weather). Sometimes they might even see her car parked out in the back parking lot of the Town Hall until she retired in 1997 after collecting $6,571,546.00 the previous year. The population of Atkinson had grown to be about 5800 but more important than that, the population of Jessi’s family had grown by one very special person, her grandson Ryan. Jessi decided to, and did enjoy her newest Love until her demise on October 24th 1999. Marie White served from 1997 to 1998 when she handed over the Title and Office to Gloria Dodge who was then appointed by the Selectmen. From 1998 until July 1, 1999 Gloria Dodge held the office of Tax Collector. Her year in office she collected $7,031,240.74. The population had risen to 6071. Gloria sometimes referred to as the Town Hall’s very own movie star chose to pursue other avenues and gave up the office to me, her Deputy, on July 1, 1999. I credit her with collecting about half of the $7,401,439.55 in taxes collected in fiscal 1999. Since my appointment on August 11, 1999 I have done my best to uphold the traditions and laws of the Office of the Tax Collector, as I shall for as long as I am in office. The Population has risen to almost 7000. Deputy Collector Susan Garrant, Atkinson’s first Certified Deputy, and I are now mailing almost 6000 Bills per year. Sue, who is allowed to work 250 hours per year, and I worked as a team to collect the $15,553,613.20 warranted for the 2012 tax year. It is my honor and pleasure to serve the Residents of the Greatest Town in the State of NH. I look forward to continuing to give the best service possible for many years to come. Respectfully submitted Debra L. DeSimone CTC 2012 Annual Report ~ 84 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Town Clerk In the year 1912 George A. Page was our Town Clerk and Treasurer. He was paid a salary of $20.00 a year to perform the duties of the Town Clerk and $20.00 to perform the duties of the Treasurer. It was reported that the Town of Atkinson had 4 automobiles versus 8,729 automobiles now in 2012. Statistics showed that there were 3 Births, 2 Marriages and 6 Deaths that occurred in our Town in 1912 versus 8 Births, 35 Marriages and 42 Deaths in 2012; of course there is a big difference in the population. Another piece of our history on dog licensing comes from a ledger of 1925; the town licensed 74 dogs versus 1,188 dog licenses in 2012. The dog fees back in 1925 were $2.00 for a male dog, $2.00 for a spayed female and $5.00 for a female. The present fees are $10.00 for a male or female dog, $7.50 for a neutered male or spayed female and $2.00 for a dog that is licensed to a senior citizen. The rabies clinic was held on March 25, 2012 at the Fire Station and we licensed 43 dogs this year. I would like to thank the Fire Department, the volunteers and Veterinarian, Joseph Guischard for hosting this event. At the General Election on November 6, 2012, we had an 81.8% turnout. Great job everyone! During this election we were inspected by the Attorney General’s Office and were approved to be in compliance with all the rules, regulations and laws. A huge thanks to my Deputy, Moderator, Assistant, Moderator, Supervisors of the Checklist, Ballot Clerks, Highway Department, Police Department and all those who did their part to keep our Election on track. We have been approved to take credit cards over-the-counter and on-line for Motor Vehicle Registrations, Dog Licenses and Vital Records. We began processing credit cards on January 3, 2013. Respectfully submitted, Rose M. Cavalear Atkinson Town Clerk 2012 Annual Report ~ 85 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Zoning Board of Adjustment State legislation has authorized municipalities to establish Planning Boards, and to draft Zoning Ordinances, and to establish Boards of Adjustment. The Atkinson Town Report of 1955 lists the earliest members of the Zoning Board as Scott Thompson, George Rollins, Richard Wood, Leslie Rockwell, and Warren Kolb. Over the years, many have served, and the Town benefits greatly when members fill multiple terms, gaining valuable experience. In general, qualifications to serve on the Board of Adjustment are “time, an interest in serving, impartiality, and a willingness to understand the process.” (Quoted from OEP Handbook for Local Officials, 2012.) Today, per state statutes, The Zoning Board of Adjustment is made up of 5 volunteer regular members and up to 5 alternate members, all of whom who are appointed to 3 year terms by the Selectmen. Our current Regular members are Glenn Saba, Chairman; Sam Zannini; Richard Paquin; David Farris; Shane Keating. Alternates are Cathy Blash, John Recesso and Victoria Czaia. The Board meets at the call of the Chairman, but during 2012 applications for relief have been very few. No meetings were held in January, February, June, July or August. The following actions were taken by the Board: March: Special Exception and or Variance to allow 3 dwellings on one lot: Denied April: Variance to reduce side Setback: Approved April: Motion for Rehearing of March case: Denied May: Special Exception to allow dog grooming Home Business: Denied May: Variance to reduce wetlands setback: Approved May: Motion for Rehearing of April setback case: Denied September: workshop only October: Special Exception to allow dog grooming Home Business: Denied October: Variance to allow oversized sign in Commercial Industrial: Approved November: DOT request for Advisory for Automobile Dealer License: favorable December: Special Exception to allow Extended Family Accessory Unit: Approved December: Resignation of Hank Riehl, Chair due to moving from Town. Appointment of Glenn Saba as Chair. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Saba, Chairman 2012 Annual Report ~ 86 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Employee Payroll $1,232.51 RECREATION $17,540.61 POLICE AMBROSIO, KATHERINE C ANDERSON, SCOTT P $5,842.81 CODE ENFO $48,176.66 POLICE EARLEY, CHARLES FISET, NICOLAS M $5,118.50 FIRE APITZ, ALBERT E $2,149.14 FIRE FOURNIER, ANDREW J $7,250.00 CODE ENFO ASHFORD, WILLIAM K $1,350.00 CABLE FOURNIER, EDWARD J $1,373.90 RECREATION AYLWARD, DANA N $870.00 CABLE $2,573.07 SELECT BARBERA, TODD L $3,385.57 SELECT FRIEL, WILLIAM G $4,730.60 FIRE BECKWITH, DANIEL P $3,000.82 FIRE GALE, RONALD W $10,260.69 FIRE BECKWITH, FREDERICK JR $3,426.61 TAX GARRANT, SUSAN J $13,478.95 LIBRARY BIRR, CAROLYN $8,152.42 LIBRARY GIUFFRE, LINDA M $17,995.30 LIBRARY BOURASSA, LINDA E $4,060.39 FIRE GOLDSTEIN, ABRAHAM BRADLEY, GERALD J $2,611.57 RECREATION GREEN, AMY E $1,250.00 CEMETERIES $249.08 FIRE $1,297.77 RECREATION BRIAND, ALAN G $418.20 CEMETERIES FRANCIS, LEE A HAINES, GEORGE S BURKE, JACOB $3,869.72 POLICE HALE, LINDA J $52,438.64 POLICE BUTLER, WILLIAM F $1,232.52 RECREATION HAMILTON, BRENNA E $86,413.82 POLICE CAGGIANO, PATRICK F $1,519.23 FIRE HANTZIS, NIKOLAOS K $13,831.49 POLICE CAMMILLERI, ANDREW T $58,866.40 LIBRARY HEER, DIANE M $45,235.60 TN CLERK CAVALEAR, ROSE M $10,832.60 FIRE HOLIGAN, DAVID J $1,468.65 RECREATION CAVANAUGH, DANIEL J $7,223.97 FIRE HOLIGAN, PAULA M $3,764.62 SELECT CHILDS, FRED JR $7,597.94 FIRE HOLLENBECK, DARRELL A $180.84 POLICE CONSENTINO, DAVID L $2,381.50 RECREATION HORGAN, ALEX J $23,700.95 POLICE CONSENTINO, JOANNE $27,034.36 POLICE $19,404.76 LIBRARY HOULE, JOAN CONSENTINO, PHILIP $8,900.06 POLICE HOULIHAN, EDWARD M $2,000.00 SELECT COPPETA, SUSAN B $1,373.90 RECREATION HYDER, ALEXANDER H $2,340.00 CABLE COTE, ROGER L $1,555.15 RECREATION CROSS, ELIZABETH G $2,116.72 POLICE CULLIFORD, ROGER W $20,151.56 CODE ENFO JONES, ROBERT $4,080.00 POLICE CUNNINGHAM , THOMAS $25,285.71 TN CLERK JORDAN, BONNIE L $22,869.05 POLICE CUNNINGHAM, LYNNE A $1,207.95 ANIMAL CONT CURLEY, STACEY A $1,303.29 FIRE $1,115.63 LIBRARY $1,278.77 RECREATION INNES, WILLIAM A JOHNSON, CATELYN A KEANE, THOMAS J $12,405.95 CODE ENFO KILLAM, SUSAN M $6,122.15 CODE ENFO KIRSCH, JAMES H $26,811.60 TAX DESIMONE, DEBRA $997.50 HIGHWAY KOHLER, JARED W $12,028.66 POLICE DESJARDINS, ROBERT $210.00 CABLE KOLES, DAVID S $300.00 CABLE DAME, RYAN H $66,708.00 SELECT DILLON, ADELE H $3,390.20 RECREATION KOLODZIEJCZAK, ERIC W $4,004.01 HIGHWAY DIMEGLIO, KIEL V $5,476.73 LIBRARY LAMARRE, KATHLEEN $1,410.52 RECREATION DONNELLY, KAITLYN R $2,482.75 FIRE LANDRY, JASON D DONNELLY, KEVIN M $8,314.95 FIRE LANDRY, KEVIN J $4,180.00 CODE ENFO DORMAN, PAUL M $1,437.65 RECREATION LAROSA, AVEN M $8,778.63 LIBRARY DROUIN, JESSICA W $6,625.31 TN CLERK LEBLANC, KRISTEN J $36,928.77 POLICE $41,421.60 HIGHWAY DUGDALE, JOSHUA A $1,468.65 RECREATION DURKEE, JENNIFER L $1,373.90 RECREATION DURKEE, KAYLA D 2012 Annual Report $56,035.20 BKP $1,206.25 LIBRARY $58,500.51 POLICE ~ 87 ~ LEVALLEE, SANDRA M LINNAN, MARY C LUNDQUIST, STEPHEN J Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Employee Payroll (cont.) $71,328.42 POLICE LYONS, NATHAN J $481.50 $7,299.07 $5,783.61 BKP MACOMBER, PATRICIA E POLICE MAGOON, RICHARD A $570.00 $1,320.00 $1,410.00 STAFFORD, CAROL J $44,221.44 HIGHWAY POLICE MAZZA, JASON T $1,465.11 FIRE CABLE MCCARRON, JAMES J $27,681.97 POLICE CABLE MCCONIHE, ROBERT A CODE ENFO MCKEEN, SHANE E $1,571.65 RECREATION MESSURI, RACHELLE M $1,890.00 SNICER, BARBARA $15,659.05 LIBRARY $981.11 FIRE FIRE MARTIN, JOSEPH W POLICE MICHAELSEN, KENT W $3,540.26 FIRE MURPHY, ANDREW J $4,906.95 FIRE MURPHY, JEFFREY M $17,218.51 FIRE MURPHY, MICHAEL E $976.38 STEPHENS, ABIGAIL E STEWART, EDWARD SULLIVAN, DONNA J TEUBER, WILLIAM R $1,637.21 FIRE TOMBARELLO, MATTHEW J $5,001.75 TN CLERK VACHON, ANN M $23,936.00 POLICE $1,918.52 FIRE $1,468.65 RECREATION MILLER, SHAWN E SLAVIT, CHRISTOPHER $36,336.01 SELECT LIBRARY MARDEN, JUDITH $6,408.29 $6,276.27 $1,053.93 FIRE VALERIO, JUAN R WALKER, JARED M $2,755.00 CEMETERIES WATKINS, MARGERY J $37,045.18 LIBRARY FIRE MURPHY, SHANE P WATSON, KATHLEEN J $276.13 FIRE WEBER, BRYAN J $442.25 FIRE WENZEL, ANDREA M $24,100.87 MAINT. WEYMOUTH, DAVID M $5,288.55 POLICE NEILL, ROBERT C $23,046.78 CABLE WILLIAMS, DAVID A $10,568.99 POLICE NOLAN, KEVIN C $18,792.75 POLICE WILSON, SEAN E POLICE NOVELLO, SALVATORE N $21,564.46 HIGHWAY WITLEY, DAVID E $7,120.86 $718.25 $2,330.60 FIRE NOYES, BENJAMIN P POLICE O'MEARA, GERARD M $1,891.09 $7,369.32 $7,840.00 FIRE ORIO, NICK D $1,050.00 CABLE WOLFF, RUSSELL A $2,669.51 FIRE WOOSTER, STEPHEN J $24,451.68 RECREATION YOSHIDA, NORIKO LIBRARY PALARDY, ELIZABETH J CODE ENFO PALLARIA, DAVID A $1,534,259.94 Grand total $1,468.65 RECREATION PARONICH, SARAH J $1,250.00 SELECT PARRILLO, LORI A $1,373.90 RECREATION PICARD, CAMERON M $2,151.18 LIBRARY PICARD, TERESE B $1,373.90 RECREATION PITTS , MICHAEL C $1,173.57 FIRE RAY, CARROLL B $7,734.47 POLICE ROBERTS, DONALD $13,538.86 FIRE ROCKWELL, JOHN F $1,418.27 RECREATION ROLON, EFRAIN $1,326.77 RECREATION ROSS, ALICIA L $1,050.00 CODE ENFO RUSSO, REBECCA A $6,045.68 POLICE RYAN, CHRISTOPHER M $4,878.92 POLICE SCARVAGLIERI, VINCENT $1,078.10 FIRE SCHAFER, CHARLES A $677.13 SELECT SCHUSTER, CRAIG G $1,241.63 FIRE SCOTT, BRENNAN T $1,530.40 RECREATION SIEMERING, JACOB M 2012 Annual Report ~ 88 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Vendor List 1ST RESPONDER NEWSPAPER 3M $80.00 $100.00 ATKINSON YOUTH BASEBALL $495.00 A MERRIE SWEEP CHIMNEY INC $1,585.00 ATLANTIC BROOM SERVICE INC $945.00 A SAFE PLACE $1,000.00 ATS EQUIPMENT INC A&C TIRE INC $3,764.73 AVITAR ASSOC OF NE INC A-1 HOME & CARPET CARE AANNH $280.80 ATKINSON WOMEN'S CIVIC CLUB $200.00 $20.00 B-B CHAIN INC $444.72 BALANCE PROFESSIONAL ACME VAULT CO INC $350.00 BARBARA SNICER $2,209.40 $161.00 BAKER & TAYLOR INC ACCESS A/V ADAMSON INDUSTRIES CORP $950.00 $11,079.19 $14,844.05 $5,325.16 $641.87 BARRY CARPENTER $25.00 ADELE DILLON $723.81 BAY STATE CRUISE COMPANY $1,000.00 ADVANCED EXCAVATING INC $875.00 BAYRING COMMUNICATIONS $14,961.93 AFLAC $8,857.36 BEACON ELECTRICAL SALES INC AFTC INC $1,251.94 BEN NOYES AIRGAS EAST $3,207.77 $506.19 $25.00 BEN'S UNIFORMS $2,952.95 ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY MEDIA $225.00 BENEVENTO BITUMINOUS PROD $1,660.35 ALPHA LOCKSMITH $120.00 BERGERON PROTECTIVE CLOTHING LLC AMANDA LUEDERS $510.00 BETSY PALARDY AMAZON AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOC AMERICAN GROUND WATER TRUST $2,423.52 $225.00 $51.00 $30,145.60 $21.78 BILL INNES $2,485.73 BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB $50.00 BOB BUSI & SONS LANDSCAPING $11,900.00 AMERICAN RED CROSS $500.00 BOB SALTER'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS $151.49 ANCHOR USED AUTO PARTS INC $652.60 BONNIE JORDAN $387.10 BOOK PAGE $282.00 BORACZEK $150.00 ANDREW SCHAFER ANGELICA'S RESTAURANT ANN VACHON ANNIE PARKHURST ANTCZAK BUILDING $75.00 $1,097.47 $261.92 $50.00 BOSTON GLOBE $25.00 $685.36 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC $3,064.62 APCO INTERNATIONAL $210.00 BOYLE, SHAUGHNESSY & CAMPO $6,049.50 APPAREL 2000 $839.46 BRENDA LAYCOCK APPLE BOOKS $871.09 BRENDA WEBER APPLE INC $399.97 BRIAN SHURMAN DMD ARROW PAPER CORP $129.78 BROX INDUSTRIES INC AT&T $472.68 BRUSHWOOD VETERINARY CLINIC $767.25 BUDCO ENTERPRISES ATCO INTERNATIONAL ATKINSON CONSERVATION COMM ATKINSON FIREFIGHTER'S ASSOC $10,334.80 BORDER AREA MUTUAL AID ASSOC $2,228.95 $123.53 BUSBY CONSTRUCTION CO INC BUSBY, VIRGINIA A $80.00 $65.00 $1,495.00 $173,460.08 $301.00 $7,203.30 $79,258.00 $101.27 ATKINSON GARDEN CLUB $2,075.00 C NTURION HOLDINGS I ATKINSON GRAPHICS $3,737.80 C&D AUTO CLINIC $1,939.00 C&M CLEANING $1,300.00 ATKINSON ROAD RACE ATKINSON TAX COLLECTOR 2012 Annual Report $200.00 $196,675.32 CAROL GRANT ~ 89 ~ $68.20 $139.30 Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Vendor List (cont.) CAROLYN BIRR CARSTENS PUBLICATIONS INC CATHY STEWART CCR DATA SYSTEMS INC $47.80 DEBRA DESIMONE $37.95 DEL DOOLING $110.00 DEMCO INC $506.68 DENISE AFFANNATO $323.30 $6.08 $357.01 $50.00 CEN-COM $1,253.90 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE $1,665.00 CENTER FOR LIFE MGMT $7,500.00 DH&DH AUTO /TRUCK REPAIR LLC $7,520.35 CENTRAL EQUIP CO INC $448.00 DIANE HEER $733.62 CENTURY BUILDERS INC $2,184.29 DIFEO OIL & PROPANE CENTURY COPIER SPECIALISTS $1,858.50 DIMEGLIO KIEL $131.00 $293.00 DODGE'S FARM & GARDEN INC $278.62 $532.00 DON ROBERTS $822.46 DONOVAN EQUIP CO INC $777.37 CF MEDICAL INC CHAFF VENDING SERVICE INC CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER CHRIS RYAN CHRISTOPHER M RYAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION MGEMT INC CLIFTON LILIEDAHL CMI PROPERTY SOLUTIONS $1,250.00 $109.33 $1,900.01 $680.00 $1,050.00 $23,050.00 $39,611.63 DRIVERS LICENSE GUIDE COMPANY DUGDALE J $42.90 $365.11 DUNN'S EQUIP INC $356.00 E.J. RIEMITIS CO INC $1,216.90 EAGLE DIST CO $68.00 COASTAL INDUSTRIES INC $334.06 EAGLE TRIBUNE $6,578.79 COLE INFORMATION SYSTEMS $577.90 EAST COAST LUMBER CO INC $5,214.85 COLONIAL PEST CONTROL INC $925.00 ECM DESIGN $527.00 EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS $211.48 COMCAST COMMUNITY HEALTH INSTITUTE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES COMSTAR CONCEPT MACHINE CONSENTINO P CONVERGE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CORNERSTONE SURVEY ASSOC INC CORY BANVILLE COUNCILMAN ELECTRIC INC CRAIG RICHARD CREATIVE SERVICES OF N.E. CRIMESTAR CORP DATASHREDDER CORP DAVE'S SPORTING GOODS DAVID HOLIGAN $4,173.99 $150.00 $3,000.00 $52.05 $376.25 $3,310.18 $650.00 $1,250.00 $210.00 $1,542.50 $60.00 $494.92 $1,200.00 $259.65 $16.95 $606.86 DAVID KOLES $60.25 DAVID VOSE $200.00 DAVID WILLLIAMS $483.84 DAVID WITLEY DAVIDS & COHEN 2012 Annual Report $75.00 $2,329.25 EDWARD FOURNIER $54.25 ELMER STUART $138.24 EMERGENCY EDUCATORS GROUP NH $6,530.00 EMERGENCY SERVICES MARKETING INC $821.42 ERIC KOLODZIEJCZAK $642.00 ERIN & KEVIN CAMIRE $251.63 ETHEL GROVER $35.74 EUGENE GAUDREAU $650.00 EXETER FLOWER SHOP $980.00 F.M. MCNAMEE $6,105.00 FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS INC $1,348.67 FAMILY MEDIATION PROGRAM $8,530.28 FAXON PUMP CO $8,000.00 FELIX SEPTIC SERVICE $3,935.25 FERGUSON WATERWORKS $2,134.60 FIRE & EMERGENCY MAINT. CO LLC $4,474.39 FIRE ENGINEERING FIRE PROGRAMS FIRE RESCUE MAGAZINE FIRE TECH & SAFETY OF NE ~ 90 ~ $21.00 $840.00 $43.00 $720.40 Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Vendor List (cont.) FIRST CHOICE NETWORKS $48,274.42 HASAGO LLC $5,197.00 FIRST STUDENT $1,255.68 HEATHER KINZLER FLAGS ON THE GO LLC $1,288.00 HI-WAY SAFETY SYSTEMS INC $4.00 FLEET SERVICES (2) $2,256.66 HOME DEPOT FLEET SERVICES (1) $3,178.81 HORNE CONSTRUCTION $8,232.01 $2,550.40 $57,351.57 FOSTER MATERIALS INC $357.36 HOWARD P FAIRFIELD INC $116.10 FRANKLIN PAINT CO INC $249.32 IAFC $209.00 FRED BECKWITH $408.00 ICC FREDERIC & SUSAN MINER TRUST $136.85 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES FREEDOM AUTO & TIRE $227.69 INTER BROTHERHOOD OF POLICE $300.00 INTER CONF OF POLICE CHAPLAINS FREMONT PIZZERIA FRESHWATER FARMS INC FUTURE SUPPLY CORP GALE GALLOWAY TRUCKING INC GALLS GAYLORD BROS INC GEMINI ELECTRIC INC $4,821.80 $654.92 $2,502.34 $11,995.28 $125.00 $1,559.86 INTERNATIONAL SALT $143.50 $125.00 $55,232.85 INTERSTATE EMERGENCY UNIT $1,300.00 INTERWARE DEVELOPMENT CO INC $7,046.20 IPS $444.50 $383.43 IRENE BORASSA $420.86 J W SALTZMAN IRREVOCALBE TRUST $349.68 J. FREEMAN INC $170.90 $283.92 $33,244.50 $56.00 GEORGE CUNNINGHAM $340.00 J.P. COOKE CO GEORGE MERRILL & SON INC $934.00 JACK HAYES $12.15 $51.50 JACK'S TOWING SERVICE $50.00 $125.00 JACQUELINE A ABRAHAM GERALD BRADLEY GESKUS PUBLISHING GLACIAL ENERGY OF NEW ENGLAND GLORIA DODGE $33,080.92 $64.15 JAF IND INC $2,821.20 $1,157.81 $78.96 JAMES PORTER GLORIA DZIECHOWSKI $575.00 JAMES GARRITY $453.00 GOLAS BROS AUTO PARTS INC $318.03 JAMES HERRICK $150.00 GOLDEN RULE CREATIONS $174.52 JAMES M LAVELLE ASSOC LLC $450.00 GOV CONNECTION INC GRAPPONE AUTOMOTIVE $1,046.60 $273.54 GREATER HAMPSTEAD FAM. MEDI- $2,507.26 GREATER SALEM CAREGIVERS $2,000.00 GSG SUPPLY INC HAFFNERS SERVICE STATIONS INC $59.00 $1,727.22 HALLEY ELEVATOR CO $850.00 HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS $504.11 HAMMAR & SONS-SIGNS NOW NH $528.99 HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER CO HAMPSTEAD FIREMEN'S ASSOC HAMPSTEAD PRINT & COPY $21,299.93 $120.00 $20.00 HAMPSTEAD TROPHY $170.00 HAROLDS LOCKSMITH $24.00 2012 Annual Report JAMES MCCARRON $78.50 JAMESON'S EXCAVATION INC $38,133.35 JANE HUBBARD $5,000.00 JANE RICE $15.00 JANET PHAIR $25.00 JEMS $44.00 JESSE JANIAK $2.00 JESSICA DROUIN $119.42 JOAN FETTES $10.97 JODY CONSENTINO $25.19 JOHN C NEILL $3,983.92 JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES/LESCO JON TIPLADY JORDAN EQUIPMENT ~ 91 ~ $412.26 $100.00 $1,035.24 Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Vendor List (cont.) JOSEPH MARTIN $42.93 LORETTA MELEEDY $45.00 JOSEPH THIBODEAU $100.00 LORRAINE DESALVO $150.00 JOYCE LAFRANCE $104.00 LYNN CARD CO $146.95 JUDITH MARDEN $36.63 LYNN CUNNINGHAM JUDY FOLEY $50.00 M&K INC JUDY MARDEN JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD $130.34 $1,368.00 $2,019.26 $635.00 M&K LAWN SPRINKLERS INC $19,125.00 MALBORN REALTY TRUST $3,313.52 JUREK BROTHERS INC $572.10 MALLOY PROPERTIES $1,400.05 K-LOG INC $528.00 MANAGINI, PATRICIA A $1,558.17 KAREN WEMMELMANN KARIN KIRSCH KATHLEEN ANN FRIEL KATHRYN UHRICH $1,335.00 $10.00 $161.78 $51.50 MARJORIE HAYES $31.59 MARK KEEFFEE $175.00 MARTHA MACDONALD $64.92 KATHY WATSON $366.54 MARY JEAN UHRICH $27.14 KAY GALLOWAY $163.86 MATTHEW BENDER & CO INC KEACH-NORDSTROM ASSOC INC $480.00 MAYER TREE SERVICE INC KEVIN DONNELLY $750.00 MB TRACTOR KEVIN LANDRY $27.14 MARGERY WATKINS $18.90 $52.49 $18,912.75 $181.18 MBT WORLDWIDE INC $4,790.00 KIMBALL LIBRARY $4,346.66 MCCUSKER CONSULTING $80.00 KING GRAPHICS $1,243.70 MERRI- HILL-ROCK LIBRARIES $35.00 MERRIMACK VALLEY MAGAZINE $33.00 KINGSTON MATERIALS LAKES REGION FIRE APP INC LAMBERT ROOFING CO $72.45 $1,439.54 $41,160.99 MHQ MUNICIPA VEHICLES $26,420.25 MICHAEL CHAMBERS $500.00 LAMPREY HEALTH CARE $1,800.00 MICHAEL DAME $1,965.15 LAND & BOUNDARY CON. INC $1,315.00 MICHAEL KEYES $125.00 LDG CORP $343.50 MICHAEL MACKIE LEANN MOCCIA $184.88 MICHAEL WILLIAMS LESLIE & CO $2,714.00 $200.00 $140.00 MICHELLE VEASEY $40.00 LESLIE BARBERA $2,684.08 MICROMARKETING $298.25 LEWIS BUILDERS INC $6,607.81 MIDWEST TAPE $44.99 LEXISNEXIS $477.44 MIKE MURPHY $944.97 LEXISNEXIS/ACCURINT $600.00 MIKE MURPHY & SONS INC $419.52 LGC HEALTHTRUST $188,314.66 MILLER ENGINEERING & TESTING INC LHS ASSOC INC $7,798.90 MLEFIAA LIBRARY INSIGHT $1,444.00 MPLC LINDA JETTE LINDSAY ROSE CATERING LINDSAY WATER COND INC LOCAL GOV CENTER LOIS PAUL LORAL PRESS INC 2012 Annual Report $105.59 $5,559.00 $388.00 $95,748.54 $86.37 $2,770.74 $2,893.00 $195.00 $65.62 MUNICIPAL PEST MGMT SERVICES INC MUSIC FACTORY INC $12,000.00 $1,130.00 NANCY TRAINOR $162.85 NAT'L FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC $322.90 NAT. FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOC $85.00 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION ~ 92 ~ $22,553.97 Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Vendor List (cont.) NE ASSOC CHIEFS OF POLICE NE ASSOC OF TOWN CLERKS NE DOCUMENTS SYSTEMS NE-SAN INC NEPTUNE INC NESPIN $60.00 NICOLAS FISET $2,074.99 $25.00 NIKOLOS I HANTZIS $3,333.76 $125.00 NINA GRAY $10.87 $19,387.50 NOBLE IND. SUPPLY CORP $288.98 $9,064.64 NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE $50.00 NORTHEAST RESOURCE REC ASSOC NESTLE PURE LIFE $167.66 NORTHERN BUSINESS MACHINES NETWORK SOLUTIONS $181.92 NORTHSIDE CARTING INC NEW BENEFITS LTD $590.05 ODDS & ENDS PAINTING SERVICE NEW ENGLAND BARRICADE CO NEW ENGLAND LIBRARY ASSOC NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL SERVICES INC NEW ENGLAND SECURITY SHREDDERS NEW FUTURES NH ASSOC OF ASSESSING OFFICIAL $400.00 $337.55 $259.05 $286,748.80 $1,084.13 OFFICE DEPOT $13,328.00 $574.98 $251.00 ONE STOP BUSINESS CENTERS INC $3,495.00 OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF MANCHESTER $298.40 OWEN DUNN CO INC $633.81 $5,188.85 $37.40 $25.00 P.R. RUSSELL $948.75 $20.00 PALLARIA ELECTRIC INC $5,874.37 NH ASSOC OF CHIEFS OF POLICE $100.00 PALMER GAS $878.99 NH ASSOC OF CONSER COMMISSIONS $290.00 PAM MURPHY $373.12 NH ASSOC OF FIRE CHIEFS $75.00 PARK STREET FOUNDATION NH ASSOC OF SENIOR CENTERS $80.00 PAT CAGGIANO $16.00 NH BUSINESS REVIEW $32.00 PAT MACOMBER $500.00 NH CENTER FOR THE BOOK NH DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERNH HEALTH OFFICERS ASSOC $4.00 PAUL WAINWRIGHT $74.10 PAUL WOODWORTH $1,500.00 $270.00 $60.00 NH LIBRARY ASSOC $140.00 NH MUNICIPAL MGMT ASSOC $100.00 NH OFFICE OF ENERGY & PLANNING $55.30 NH PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID $25.00 NH RETIREMENT SYSTEM NH STATE FIREMENS ASSOC NH STATE LIBRARY NH TO DO MAGAZINE $133,916.17 $780.00 $1,000.00 $21.95 NHCCM $100.00 NHCTCA $295.00 NHGFOA $25.00 NHLA $10.00 NHLA-CHILIS $100.00 NHLA-READS $10.00 NHLA-YALS $20.00 NHLTA $60.00 NHMA NHTCA 2012 Annual Report $20.00 $5,386.31 $140.00 PAULA HOLIGAN $354.56 PAULA POLITO $209.07 PEARSON, ROSS W. REV TRUST $164.70 PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK $149,387.50 PERRY JOHNSON $66.44 PETE'S SEWER SERVICE $1,320.00 PETER & CONSTANCE BONIN $992.87 PHYLLIS BRACK $58.00 PHYSIO CONTROL INC $1,504.36 PITNEY BOWES INC $1,627.05 POLAND SPRING WATER CO $1,160.27 POLICE SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT POLYLINE LLC POSTMASTER-ATKINSON $114.97 $423.67 $3,486.00 PREGNANCY CARE CENTER $500.00 PRICE DIGESTS $114.00 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP PRINTGRAPHICS INC PRISCILLA MILLS ~ 93 ~ $1,803.32 $443.17 $58.00 Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Vendor List (cont.) PRISELLA MILLS $25.00 ROSE CAVALEAR $755.67 PRO BARK INC $2,500.00 RSVP $125.00 PRO CONTROLS INC $4,436.22 RUGS ROLLS & MORE INC $514.00 PROBARK INDUSTRIES INC $5,000.00 RUSSELL WOLFF PROVANTAGE CORP PUBLIC SERVICE OF NH $69.25 $98.99 RYAN DAME $137.46 $524.77 SAD CAFE $2,500.00 PULSAR ALARM SYSTEMS LTD $3,869.00 SALEM COUNCIL ON AGING QUALITY FIRE PROTECTION INC $3,075.30 SALEM RADIOLOGY $4,956.00 $135.00 QUALITY WATER PROD. CD $859.22 SAMSON FASTENER CO INC $226.10 QUARTERMASTER INC $112.95 SANDOWN BASKETBALL $864.00 R.B.WOOD & ASSOC. LLC RAELENE MCBRIDE RAM PRINTING $32,184.00 SCHWAAB INC $401.04 $105.00 SCOTT ANDERSON $302.09 $757.49 SCOTT SIMONS $520.84 RANDOM HOUSE INC $1,000.00 SEACARE HEALTH SERVICES RC NIGHELLI HEATING LLC $1,064.47 SEALCOATING INC $528.00 $9,998.37 RECORDED BOOKS LLC $500.00 SELECT PRINT SOLUTIONES RED JACKET MTN VIEW $386.00 SENTER AUTO SUPPLY $587.89 REGAN FORD $634.44 SETTLERS RIDGE LTD $860.00 REGISTRY OF DEEDS $1,138.69 RELIABLE FENCE CO INC $2,175.00 RELIANCE LABEL SOLUTIONS INC $236.62 RHOMAR IND INC $550.30 RICHARD HAMEL $600.00 RICHARD MAGOON $12.01 RICHARD'S STEEL & IRON INC $2,680.00 ROBERT BIRDSALL $1,581.10 ROBERT DESJARDINS $625.00 ROBERT JONES $255.00 ROBERT MCCONIHE ROBERT P PATUTO ROBERTS & GREENE PLLC ROBIN HERNANDEZ ROCK/CHIEF OF POLICE ASSOC ROCKINGHAM COMMUNITY ACTION ROCKINGHAM COUNTY TREASURER ROCKINGHAM CTY ATTORNEY ROCKINGHAM NUTRITION/MEALS ON ROCKINGHAM PLANNING COMMISSION ROCKWELL, JOHN RON VERDONCH RONALD BERTOCCHI 2012 Annual Report $60.25 SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SER- $525.00 SHARE CORP $192.17 SHARON BOYLE $64.15 SHEA CONCRETE PROD INC $940.00 SHRED KING CORP $127.90 SIROIS FOOD PRODUCTS $2,285.70 SKAFF REFRIGERATION $259.00 SKELLEY MOTOR CO $297.16 SKILLPATH SEMINARS $199.00 SKYLINE ROOFING INC $18,100.00 $379.05 SMITH FELIX PIPELINE SERVICES $12,850.00 SOUTHERN NH COMMONS LLC $712.12 SOUTHERN NH INTERNAL MEDICINE $20.00 SPNHF $1,700.00 STANTEC CONSULTING INC $893,376.00 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE $15,876.00 STATE LINE PET SUPPLY $2,441.00 $1,195.00 STATE OF NH $600.00 $4,697.40 $164.00 $50.00 $13,852.10 $2,104.07 $80.04 $2,983.00 $21,287.99 STATELINE GUNS,AMMO & ARCH$641.29 STEPHEN LUNDQUIST $2,600.20 $2,667.90 $3,506.76 STEWART E $94.00 SUBHASH MUKHERJEE PH.D. $39,825.47 SULLIVAN TIRE CO $2,313.96 ~ 94 ~ $825.00 Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Vendor List (cont.) SUMMIT SIGNS SUMNER BROOK FISH FARM SUMNER KALMAN $775.00 UNION LEADER CORP $3,237.09 $442.00 UNITED COMPRESSOR & PUMP INC $3,420.00 UNITED DIVERS INC $1,855.70 $31,000.00 SUSAN GARRANT $365.12 UNITIL SUSAN KILLAM $169.86 UNIVERSITY OF NH $323.47 UPTACK $9,638.00 URBAN TREE SERVICE $1,850.00 SUSAN OBER SWAMP INC SWEENEY CLOSING SERVICES $35,500.00 $2,399.00 SYDNI GARRITY $255.35 TD BANKNORTH $810,919.55 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 633 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTER $3,926.25 $53,259.76 $40.00 US POSTAL SERVICE $10,000.00 USA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC V GAROFALO $62.57 $31,643.00 VAL EIRO JR $150.00 $210.00 VERIZON WIRELESS $9,040.14 THE AUGERI GROUP $4,097.88 VIC GEARY CENTER $5,450.00 THE COACH COMPANY $7,320.00 VICTORIA POLITO THE HARTFORD $1,856.85 VINYLTECH GRAPHICS THE LIBRARY STORE INC $236.82 $142.22 $425.00 W B MASON INC $10,667.60 THE SHOPPER INC $56.92 THERESA H ENOS $312.17 WASTE MANAGEMENT THOMSON WEST $335.89 WATCHGUARD SERVICES TIM DZIECHOWSKI $542.24 WENDY BARKER $1,500.00 TIMBERLANE COMEDY CLUB $100.00 WESTVILLE GRAND RENTAL $6,382.75 TIMBERLANE SCHOOL DIST $12,523,969.00 WALZ POSTAL SOLUTIONS $185.06 $190,493.54 $320.00 WESTVILLE SUPPLY INC $2,628.26 TMDE CALIBRATION LAB INC $335.00 WEX BANK $52,338.35 TOP TURF IRRIGATION $240.00 WEYMOUTH DAVE $2,678.34 TOTAL ASSET SOLUTIONS INC $197.75 WHITE ST. PAINT CO INC $1,175.94 TOUR OF DISTINCTION INC $400.00 WILLIAM BENNER $450.00 TOWER PUBLISHING $92.00 WILLIAM BUTLER $34.99 TOWN OF ATKINSON $195.22 WINCO IDENTIFICATION TOWN OF CHESTER $780.47 WINSLOW DRIVE REALTY GROUP $3,119.09 WOODLAND POWER PRODUCTS $1,934.00 TOWN OF KINGSTON $2,571.54 TOWN OF PLAISTOW $43,085.48 TRAYNOR GLASS CO INC TREASURER, STATE OF NH TRHS PTSA TRULY GREEN LAWNS TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUND TUMBLEWEED PRESS INC TWO WAY COMMUNICATIONS SER- $36.60 $5,044.54 ZEP MANUFACTURING CO $1,822.39 $36,007.52 $423.31 $17,835.00 Vendor totals $17,576,650.17 $138,000.00 $199.50 $10,149.13 $6,314.70 U.S. BANK EQUIP FINANCE $1,980.19 2012 Annual Report YOSHIDA N $200.00 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES UNIFUND, LLC WT.COX SUBSCRIPTIONS $92.00 $900.00 ~ 95 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Birth Records NAME MAGOON,JEREMY ALLAN MANZER,CHARLES ADDISON MCCREADY,COLIN JOSEPH MCKALLAGAT,ALIYA GRACE MERCADO,ARIA GRACE PAQUIN,AVERY JULIETTE PIGNATIELLO,CHARLOTTE DAWN ROBERTSON,LEONARDO JOSEPH DATE 01/21/12 09/25/12 06/09/12 06/04/12 12/27/12 04/12/12 01/25/12 01/26/12 FATHER MOTHER MAGOON,BRIAN MANZER,CHRIS MCCREADY,NICHOLAS MCKALLAGAT,PATRICK UNKOWN PAQUIN,MATTHEW PIGNATIELLO,CHRISTOPHER ROBERTSON,ADAM MAGOON,LAURA MANZER,GEORGIANA MCCREADY,SARAH GEORGE,AMANDA MERCADO,KAYLA PAQUIN,ROBIN PIGNATIELLO,MELISSA ROBERTSON,MARIA Atkinson Academy, Academy Ave. 2012 Annual Report ~ 96 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Marriage Records NAME RESIDENCE ALBANO,CHRISTOPHER ARSENAULT,PAUL AVILES,CARLOS BUCO,JOSHUA CALL,MATTHEW CARPENTER,JOHN CARREIRO,JOSEPH DUFNER,TIMOTHY FLETCHER,PHILIP FRANZ,DEREK DELPERO,RYAN DONAHUE,CURTIS GERRY JR.,DAVID GOLDSTEIN,ABRAHAM HARRINGTON,KENNETH HEALEY,PATRICK HYDER,WILLIAM DONAHUE,CURTIS LABELLE,EDWARD LIPINSKI,BRUCE LIZOTTE,JOHN MACKIE,MICHAEL MISSLER,BRADLEY MUIR,ANTHONY PEARSON,ERIC PEATFIELD,GREGORY PITERAK,JASON ROSS,DANIEL RUSSO,JOSEPH SHERMAN,ELYSE SPERO,DAVID III STEPHENS,BEN STOVER,JASON TESCONI,DAVID TOBIN,KYLE N.ANDOVER,MA ATKINSON,NH CHICOPEE,MA METHUEN,MA GROVELAND,MA PLAISTOW,NH ATKINSON,NH READING,PA ATKINSON,NH HAVERHILL,MA PEABODY,MA DOVER,NH ATKINSON,NH ATKINSON,NH WOBURN,MA ATKINSON,NH ATKINSON,NH DOVER,NH ATKINSON,NH DANVERS,MA ELIOT,NY ATKINSON,NH HAVERHILL,MA BRIGHTON,MA HAVERHILL,MA ATKINSON,NH ATKINSON,NH FAIRFIELD,CT CHELMSFORD,MA ATKINSON,NH ATKINSON,NH ATKINSON,NH ATKINSON,NH TEWKSBURY,MA ATKINSON,NH 2012 Annual Report NAME RESIDENCE DATE KENNEDY,VICTORIA N.ANDOVER,MA REED,BEVERLY ATKINSON,NH VOSBURGH,DEBRA CHICOPEE,MA MARTINEAU,AMANDA ATKINSON,NH REES,JULIA GROVELAND,MA SHERMAN,ELYSE ATKINSON,NH ZAKI,ANNE ATKINSON,NH FOURNIER,LAUREN ATKINSON,NH TOKOWICZ,MARY METHUEN,MA COLEMAN,HEIDI HAVERHILL, MA BOUDROW,ANDREA PEABODY,MA BATI,AMANDA ATKINSON,NH FEDOLFI,JACLYN ATKINSON,NH MAFFEO,CHRISTINE ATKINSON,NH HASTINGS,MEGHAN BILLERICA,MA KILLAM,TORI ATKINSON,NH PINET,NICOLE ATKINSON,NH BATI,AMANDA ATKINSON,NH BRODEUR,NICOLE ATKINSON,NH ANDRESEN,SARAH DANVERS,MA TURNER,MARCY ELIOT,NY DALE,ANASTACIA HAMPSTEAD, NH CHADWICK,ALEXANDRA HAVERHILL, MA WALKER,MARIEL BRIGHTON,MA WYNNE,HOLLY HAVERHILL, MA ANDREW-CLARKE,DIANE HAVERHILL, MA CARLSON,MARY WATERTOWN, MA LEBLANC,JILLIAN FAIRFIELD,CT CONLON,CAITLIN CHELMSFORD,MA CARPENTER,JOHN ATKINSON,NH GEORGE,MELISSA ATKINSON,NH LAURENCE,ABIGAIL HAMPSTEAD, NH HARSCH,BRINLYN ATKINSON,NH BLACK,BARBRA TEWKSBURY,MA VAN SCHOUWEN,JENNIFER ATKINSON,NH 08/25/12 02/19/12 01/20/12 09/15/12 06/03/12 10/20/12 06/03/12 06/30/12 07/27/12 07/13/12 04/28/12 09/08/12 12/22/12 04/21/12 08/10/12 06/23/12 09/28/12 09/08/12 03/24/12 04/16/12 07/07/12 04/06/12 12/09/12 09/28/12 06/23/12 01/20/12 01/15/12 10/07/12 10/14/12 10/20/12 06/08/12 05/12/12 08/25/12 04/21/12 10/07/12 ~ 97 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH 2012 Death Records NAME ABRAHAM,BRIAN BAILEY,DORIS BASSO,ROBERT BONIN,JUDITH BROWN,PHYLLIS CHAVERS,RICHARD COLE, JANE COOPER,DEBORAH COUNCILMAN,DORIS DAIGLE,SHIRLEY DELORIE,JUDITH DEMARS,EDWARD DIMATTEO,CHARLINE DUGDALE,MICHELE FAIRBANKS JR.,OWEN FOLEY,KEVIN GERETY,KATHLEEN GRAICHEN,NORMAN JANES,JUDITH JASKOT,ANITA JERVIS JR.,EDWARD KAULBACK,ROBERT KENNEDY,MARGUERITE LAURENCE,CRAIG LAURIN,ARTHUR LAWRENCE,GERALD LEMERY,WILLIAM MACDONALD, MARTHA MARSHALL, STARR BRENDA MORIN SR.,ROBERT MURPHY,WILLIAM PATTERSON III,ROBERT PIPITONE,RUTH SHAW,RITA SHUMAN-SLIPP,SUZANNE SIMONDS III, RALPH STANG,BARBARA VALLIERES,LINDA WELCH,FRANK WHITMAN,PATRICIA WINSETT,OLIVER ZINGG,CATHERINE 2012 Annual Report DATE 08/02/12 03/15/12 02/05/12 02/09/12 12/29/12 10/27/12 02/10/12 04/30/12 10/08/12 09/27/12 06/12/12 03/20/12 11/24/12 02/23/12 02/27/12 03/18/12 03/30/12 03/19/12 06/18/12 04/26/12 02/21/12 11/17/12 05/29/12 07/06/12 08/10/12 07/28/12 08/01/12 07/10/12 02/25/12 04/04/12 01/20/12 12/15/12 06/04/12 12/27/12 02/02/12 02/10/12 07/23/12 12/10/12 03/11/12 10/05/12 07/10/12 02/25/12 PARENTS ABRAHAM,ROBERT / DOLAN,MARGARET MITTON,RODERICK / WILSON,EVA BASSO,MICHAEL / BACHINI,IRIS STRATTON,DANA / STRATTON,ANN RAY,JOHN / BURRILL,ALTHEA CHAVERS,GEORGE / HESTER,MARY TURNER,HOWARD / LEATHAM,CATHERINE PATTI,PAUL / HOWELL,JEAN NELSON,RALPH / CANN,ARLINE MURCHISON,THEODORE / IRELAND,LEONA EVANS,LESTER / WHITE,MARY DEMARS,WILLIAM / LAMBERT,LEAH PAREN,CHARLES / NAEF,PAULINE ROBERGE,LUCIEN / QUINN,BERNADETTE FAIRBANKS,OWEN / DIEHL,FLORENCE FOLEY,JAMES / MCHUGH,CATHERINE "KERRY' HERRIDGE,GEORGE / CREWE,LILY ANN NO INFORMATION / NO INFORMATION DRESCHER,ALFRED / HILSE,ANNA HILSE DANDRETA,ANTHONY / DENUNCIO,MARY JERVIS SR.,EDWARD / DAY,ISABELLE KAULBACK,ROBERT / LAFRANCE,FRANCES CLEMENT,JOSEPH / CARSON,CATHERINE LAURENCE,LEONARD / CRAIG,ELIZABETH LAURIN,ARTHUR / VERVILLE,ROSE LAWRENCE,JOHN / RUSSELL,BONNIE LEMERY,GEORGE / LEWIS, LOUISE GLYNN,ALBERT / MCDONALD,ROSETTA DOW,LLOYD / HANSON,PHYLLIS MORIN,EUGENE / BEDARD,BLANCHE MURPHY, JEREMIAH / MCCARTHY,MARGARET PATTERSON JR.,ROBERT / DONNELLY,MARY ROEMER,CARL / WEISS,FRIEDA DICK,WILLIAM / GOUDREAULT,ORISE SHUMAN JR.,CHARLES / BAJGOT,LUCY SIMONDS JR.,RALPH / KENNEDY,AGNES KORUGA,GEORGE / VLAHOVICH,FRANCES DIX,EVERET / DIX,AUGDA WELCH,IRVING / SMITHERMAN,HELEN WHITMAN,FREDERICK / BINK,CATHERINE WINSETT,DENNIS / WINSETT,ANNA HAPPE,F.BOYD / SHERREN,HELEN ~ 98 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Town of Atkinson Application for Committee Appointment One of the advantages of living in a small town is the ability to participate in and contribute to the activities and programs, which are offered by the Town to its residents. Atkinson is fortunate to have a history of strong volunteerism and offers the opportunity to all residents of the Town to continue this tradition. Boards, commissions, and committee are made up of volunteers. Community Center and recreation programs, public access TV, parades, celebrations, and beautification projects are successful due to the efforts of the Atkinson residents. If you are a registered voter of Atkinson and would like to serve as a member on one of the following, please note your area of interest and return this form to the Selectmen’s Office. Thank you. ______ Board of Adjustment ______ Conservation Commission ______ Cable Advisory Board ______ Energy Commission ______ Highway Safety Committee ______ Planning Board ______ Recreation Commission ______ Technology Committee ______ Other ___________________________________________ Qualifications: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Questions/Suggestions: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Print Name: ________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ 2012 Annual Report ~ 99 ~ Town of Atkinson, NH Special Thank You and Photo Credits: Atkinson Historical Society Atkinson Conservation Commission Atkinson Fire Department Carol Grant Front Cover: Dow Common at Academy Ave. and Main Street Back Cover: Atkinson Congregational Church Town Report Creative Designer: Wendy M. 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