Board of Selectmen Town Meetings

RCL January 26, 2015 BOS Meeting notes

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1.                            Rockingham County indicates a projected tax rate increase of 1.9 percent.  There was discussion of consolidation with the Fire Department and whether that would necessitate going away from County dispatching for Fire.  More detail
2.                            The mosquito control contract was awarded to Swamp, the low bidder.  No marsh restoration will occur without the concurrence of the Conservation Commission. More Detail
3.                            The Town Hall construction contract was awarded to Hutter for $3,389,600, contingent upon voter approval. More Detail
4.                            Complaint about high Comcast rates may lead to formation of a Committee, but there appears to be little that can be done.  Contract is up for renewal in January 2016. More Detail

5.                            A legal opinion relating to certain petitioned warrant articles will not be released as it is “evolving,” based on discussions with the Town Attorney after he apparently issued an initial written opinion.  More Detail

6.                            The Heisey lot unmerger request (near Rye Harbor) was granted, subject to certain conditions.   More Detail