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TownTown of Holdernessof Holderness, New HampshireNew Hampshire Annual Annual Report Report 2014 2014 TOWN OF HOLDERNESS 1089 US Rt. 3, P.O. BOX 203 HOLDERNESS, NH 03245-0203 www.holderness-nh.gov

Administrator's Office - Town Hall – 1089 US Rt. 3 (603) 968-2145

Selectmen's Office - Town Hall – 1089 US Rt. 3 968-3537 Monday to Friday - 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Open during lunch E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 968-9954

Compliance/Health Officer – Town Hall – 1089 US Rt. 3 968-2145 (Building Permits/Septic Permits) Wednesday – 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Town Hall – 1089 US Rt. 3 968-7536 Monday to Friday - 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Open during lunch

Transfer Station – 65 Ta Da Dump Road 279-6336 Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday - 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday - 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday/Thursday - CLOSED

Recreation Department - Town Hall – 1089 US Rt. 3 968-3700 E-mail – [email protected] Hours vary by season

Holderness Library – 866 US Rt. 3 968-7066

Public Works Garage – 62 Beede Road 536-2932

Police Department – 926 US Rt. 3 (non-emergency) 968-9555 Fax: 968-3333

Fire Department – 922 US Rt. 3 (non-emergency) 968-4491 Volunteer Department

POLICE EMERGENCY, CALL 911 or 536-1626 (Police Dispatch) On the cover- FIRE/MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL 911 or 524-1545 (Fire Dispatch) Photo courtesy of Walter Johnson.

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ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT of the of the OFFICERS OFFICERS within the within the TOWN of TOWN of HOLDERNESS HOLDERNESS New Hampshire New Hampshire Year Ending Year Ending December 31, 2014 December 31, 2014

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ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT of the of the OFFICERS OFFICERS within the within the TOWN of TOWN of HOLDERNESS HOLDERNESS New Hampshire New Hampshire Year Ending Year Ending December 31, 2014 December 31, 2014

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With Fond Memories, We Remember ...... 5 With Fond Memories, We Remember ...... 5 Town Officers ...... 6 Town Officers ...... 6 Meeting Schedules ...... 8 Meeting Schedules ...... 8

Fund Balance Policy……………………..………………………...………….…9 Fund Balance Policy……………………..………………………...………….…9

MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS & COMMITTEES MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS & COMMITTEES Administrator’s Report ...... 11 Administrator’s Report ...... 11 Select Board Report ...... 13 Select Board Report ...... 13 Compliance Office ...... 14 Compliance Office ...... 14 Conservation Commission ...... 15 Conservation Commission ...... 15 Energy Committee...... 17 Energy Committee...... 17 Fire Department...... 18 Fire Department...... 18 Fire Department Calls For 2014 ...... 19 Fire Department Calls For 2014 ...... 19 Forest Fire Warden ...... 20 Forest Fire Warden ...... 20 Library Director’s Report ...... 21 Library Director’s Report ...... 21 Library Trustees Report ...... 23 Library Trustees Report ...... 23 Annual Town Meeting Minutes-2014 ...... 25 Annual Town Meeting Minutes-2014 ...... 25 Planning Board Report ...... 34 Planning Board Report ...... 34 Police Department’s Report ...... 35 Police Department’s Report ...... 35 Police Department Statistics 2014 ...... 37 Police Department Statistics 2014 ...... 37 Public Works Department ...... 38 Public Works Department ...... 38 Recreation Department – Program & Beach Report ...... 39 Recreation Department – Program & Beach Report ...... 39 Tax Collector’s Report ...... 44 Tax Collector’s Report ...... 44 Tax Rate Calculation ...... 47 Tax Rate Calculation ...... 47 Tax Rate Information – 2014 ...... 48 Tax Rate Information – 2014 ...... 48

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With Fond Memories, We Remember ...... 5 With Fond Memories, We Remember ...... 5 Town Officers ...... 6 Town Officers ...... 6 Meeting Schedules ...... 8 Meeting Schedules ...... 8

Fund Balance Policy……………………..………………………...………….…9 Fund Balance Policy……………………..………………………...………….…9

MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS & COMMITTEES MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS & COMMITTEES Administrator’s Report ...... 11 Administrator’s Report ...... 11 Select Board Report ...... 13 Select Board Report ...... 13 Compliance Office ...... 14 Compliance Office ...... 14 Conservation Commission ...... 15 Conservation Commission ...... 15 Energy Committee...... 17 Energy Committee...... 17 Fire Department...... 18 Fire Department...... 18 Fire Department Calls For 2014 ...... 19 Fire Department Calls For 2014 ...... 19 Forest Fire Warden ...... 20 Forest Fire Warden ...... 20 Library Director’s Report ...... 21 Library Director’s Report ...... 21 Library Trustees Report ...... 23 Library Trustees Report ...... 23 Annual Town Meeting Minutes-2014 ...... 25 Annual Town Meeting Minutes-2014 ...... 25 Planning Board Report ...... 34 Planning Board Report ...... 34 Police Department’s Report ...... 35 Police Department’s Report ...... 35 Police Department Statistics 2014 ...... 37 Police Department Statistics 2014 ...... 37 Public Works Department ...... 38 Public Works Department ...... 38 Recreation Department – Program & Beach Report ...... 39 Recreation Department – Program & Beach Report ...... 39 Tax Collector’s Report ...... 44 Tax Collector’s Report ...... 44 Tax Rate Calculation ...... 47 Tax Rate Calculation ...... 47 Tax Rate Information – 2014 ...... 48 Tax Rate Information – 2014 ...... 48

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Town Clerk ...... 49 Town Clerk ...... 49 Schedule Of Estimated Debt Payment ...... 50 Schedule Of Estimated Debt Payment ...... 50 Schedule Of Equipment Replacement ...... 51 Schedule Of Equipment Replacement ...... 51 Schedule Of Town Equipment ...... 52 Schedule Of Town Equipment ...... 52 Schedule Of Town & School Property ...... 53 Schedule Of Town & School Property ...... 53 Transfer Station ...... 65 Transfer Station ...... 65 Treasurer’s Report ...... 67 Treasurer’s Report ...... 67 Trust Fund & Capital Reserve Funds ...... 69 Trust Fund & Capital Reserve Funds ...... 69 Vital Statistics 2014 - Births ...... 71 Vital Statistics 2014 - Births ...... 71 Vital Statistics 2014 - Deaths ...... 72 Vital Statistics 2014 - Deaths ...... 72 Vital Statistics 2014 - Marriages ...... 73 Vital Statistics 2014 - Marriages ...... 73 Welfare Director's Report ...... 74 Welfare Director's Report ...... 74 Zoning Board Of Adjustment ...... 75 Zoning Board Of Adjustment ...... 75 SCHOOL REPORTS SCHOOL REPORTS Officers Of The Holderness School District ...... 76 Officers Of The Holderness School District ...... 76 Holderness Central School Election Warrant ...... 77 Holderness Central School Election Warrant ...... 77 Holderness Central School Budget 2015-2016 ...... 80 Holderness Central School Budget 2015-2016 ...... 80 Holderness School District Balance Sheet ...... 84 Holderness School District Balance Sheet ...... 84 Superintendent’s Report ...... 85 Superintendent’s Report ...... 85 Holderness Central School Nurse’s Report ...... 87 Holderness Central School Nurse’s Report ...... 87 Holderness Central School Principal’s Report ...... 88 Holderness Central School Principal’s Report ...... 88 Holderness Central School Meeting Minutes-2014 ...... 90 Holderness Central School Meeting Minutes-2014 ...... 90 Special Education Actual Expenditure Report ...... 93 Special Education Actual Expenditure Report ...... 93

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Town Clerk ...... 49 Town Clerk ...... 49 Schedule Of Estimated Debt Payment ...... 50 Schedule Of Estimated Debt Payment ...... 50 Schedule Of Equipment Replacement ...... 51 Schedule Of Equipment Replacement ...... 51 Schedule Of Town Equipment ...... 52 Schedule Of Town Equipment ...... 52 Schedule Of Town & School Property ...... 53 Schedule Of Town & School Property ...... 53 Transfer Station ...... 65 Transfer Station ...... 65 Treasurer’s Report ...... 67 Treasurer’s Report ...... 67 Trust Fund & Capital Reserve Funds ...... 69 Trust Fund & Capital Reserve Funds ...... 69 Vital Statistics 2014 - Births ...... 71 Vital Statistics 2014 - Births ...... 71 Vital Statistics 2014 - Deaths ...... 72 Vital Statistics 2014 - Deaths ...... 72 Vital Statistics 2014 - Marriages ...... 73 Vital Statistics 2014 - Marriages ...... 73 Welfare Director's Report ...... 74 Welfare Director's Report ...... 74 Zoning Board Of Adjustment ...... 75 Zoning Board Of Adjustment ...... 75 SCHOOL REPORTS SCHOOL REPORTS Officers Of The Holderness School District ...... 76 Officers Of The Holderness School District ...... 76 Holderness Central School Election Warrant ...... 77 Holderness Central School Election Warrant ...... 77 Holderness Central School Budget 2015-2016 ...... 80 Holderness Central School Budget 2015-2016 ...... 80 Holderness School District Balance Sheet ...... 84 Holderness School District Balance Sheet ...... 84 Superintendent’s Report ...... 85 Superintendent’s Report ...... 85 Holderness Central School Nurse’s Report ...... 87 Holderness Central School Nurse’s Report ...... 87 Holderness Central School Principal’s Report ...... 88 Holderness Central School Principal’s Report ...... 88 Holderness Central School Meeting Minutes-2014 ...... 90 Holderness Central School Meeting Minutes-2014 ...... 90 Special Education Actual Expenditure Report ...... 93 Special Education Actual Expenditure Report ...... 93

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OTHER REPORTS OTHER REPORTS Auditor’s Report ...... 94 Auditor’s Report ...... 94 Balance Sheet- Town Of Holderness ...... 96 Balance Sheet- Town Of Holderness ...... 96 CADY ...... 97 CADY ...... 97 Executive Councilor ...... 99 Executive Councilor ...... 99 Friends Of The Pemi...... 100 Friends Of The Pemi...... 100 Genesis Behavioral Health ...... 103 Genesis Behavioral Health ...... 103 Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc ...... 104 Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc ...... 104 Holderness Historical Society ...... 105 Holderness Historical Society ...... 105 Lakes Region Planning Commission ...... 107 Lakes Region Planning Commission ...... 107 Memorial Day Committee ...... 108 Memorial Day Committee ...... 108 Northeast Resource Recovery Association ...... 109 Northeast Resource Recovery Association ...... 109 Pemi-Baker Community Health ...... 111 Pemi-Baker Community Health ...... 111 Pemigewasset River Local Advisory Committee ...... 113 Pemigewasset River Local Advisory Committee ...... 113 “Restoring” Merged Lots ...... 115 “Restoring” Merged Lots ...... 115 Squam Lakes Conservation Society...... 116 Squam Lakes Conservation Society...... 116 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ...... 117 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ...... 117 State Forest Ranger And Forest Fire Warden ...... 118 State Forest Ranger And Forest Fire Warden ...... 118 UNH Cooperative Extension ...... 119 UNH Cooperative Extension ...... 119 COLORED INSERT COLORED INSERT Annual Town Meeting Warrant-2015 ...... 55 Annual Town Meeting Warrant-2015 ...... 55 Town Budget 2015/2016 ...... 61 Town Budget 2015/2016 ...... 61

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OTHER REPORTS OTHER REPORTS Auditor’s Report ...... 94 Auditor’s Report ...... 94 Balance Sheet- Town Of Holderness ...... 96 Balance Sheet- Town Of Holderness ...... 96 CADY ...... 97 CADY ...... 97 Executive Councilor ...... 99 Executive Councilor ...... 99 Friends Of The Pemi...... 100 Friends Of The Pemi...... 100 Genesis Behavioral Health ...... 103 Genesis Behavioral Health ...... 103 Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc ...... 104 Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc ...... 104 Holderness Historical Society ...... 105 Holderness Historical Society ...... 105 Lakes Region Planning Commission ...... 107 Lakes Region Planning Commission ...... 107 Memorial Day Committee ...... 108 Memorial Day Committee ...... 108 Northeast Resource Recovery Association ...... 109 Northeast Resource Recovery Association ...... 109 Pemi-Baker Community Health ...... 111 Pemi-Baker Community Health ...... 111 Pemigewasset River Local Advisory Committee ...... 113 Pemigewasset River Local Advisory Committee ...... 113 “Restoring” Merged Lots ...... 115 “Restoring” Merged Lots ...... 115 Squam Lakes Conservation Society...... 116 Squam Lakes Conservation Society...... 116 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ...... 117 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ...... 117 State Forest Ranger And Forest Fire Warden ...... 118 State Forest Ranger And Forest Fire Warden ...... 118 UNH Cooperative Extension ...... 119 UNH Cooperative Extension ...... 119 COLORED INSERT COLORED INSERT Annual Town Meeting Warrant-2015 ...... 55 Annual Town Meeting Warrant-2015 ...... 55 Town Budget 2015/2016 ...... 61 Town Budget 2015/2016 ...... 61

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THE COMFORT AND SWEETNESS OF PEACE THE COMFORT AND SWEETNESS OF PEACE

After the clouds, the sunshine, After the clouds, the sunshine, after the winter, the spring, after the winter, the spring, after the shower, the rainbow, after the shower, the rainbow, for life is a changeable thing. for life is a changeable thing.

After the night, the morning, After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, bidding all darkness cease, after life's cares and sorrows, after life's cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace. the comfort and sweetness of peace.

By By Helen Steiner Rice Helen Steiner Rice

WITH FOND MEMORIES, WE REMEMBER THE CITIZENS WE WITH FOND MEMORIES, WE REMEMBER THE CITIZENS WE HAVE LOST THIS YEAR HAVE LOST THIS YEAR

David Closson David Closson Daniel Currier Daniel Currier Nancy Grady Nancy Grady Bruce Levoy Bruce Levoy Carlton Messenger II Carlton Messenger II Frederick Pickel, Jr. Frederick Pickel, Jr. Anthony Reed Anthony Reed Ibra Royea Ibra Royea Brian Woodward Brian Woodward

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THE COMFORT AND SWEETNESS OF PEACE THE COMFORT AND SWEETNESS OF PEACE

After the clouds, the sunshine, After the clouds, the sunshine, after the winter, the spring, after the winter, the spring, after the shower, the rainbow, after the shower, the rainbow, for life is a changeable thing. for life is a changeable thing.

After the night, the morning, After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, bidding all darkness cease, after life's cares and sorrows, after life's cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace. the comfort and sweetness of peace.

By By Helen Steiner Rice Helen Steiner Rice

WITH FOND MEMORIES, WE REMEMBER THE CITIZENS WE WITH FOND MEMORIES, WE REMEMBER THE CITIZENS WE HAVE LOST THIS YEAR HAVE LOST THIS YEAR

David Closson David Closson Daniel Currier Daniel Currier Nancy Grady Nancy Grady Bruce Levoy Bruce Levoy Carlton Messenger II Carlton Messenger II Frederick Pickel, Jr. Frederick Pickel, Jr. Anthony Reed Anthony Reed Ibra Royea Ibra Royea Brian Woodward Brian Woodward

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TOWN OFFICERS TOWN OFFICERS

ASSESSOR’S AGENT FIRE WARDS ASSESSOR’S AGENT FIRE WARDS Corcoran Consulting Associates ** Earl Hansen 2016 Corcoran Consulting Associates ** Earl Hansen 2016 Wil Corcoran ** David Dupuis 2017 Wil Corcoran ** David Dupuis 2017 ** Randall Eastman 2015 ** Randall Eastman 2015 BOOKKEEPER/ FINANCE OFFICER BOOKKEEPER/ FINANCE OFFICER Diane Richards-Resigned HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL Diane Richards-Resigned HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL Amy Sharpe BOARD Amy Sharpe BOARD ** Bonni Acton 3/2015 ** Bonni Acton 3/2015 BUDGET COMMITTEE ** Joseph Casey, Chair. 3/2017 BUDGET COMMITTEE ** Joseph Casey, Chair. 3/2017 Jill White (S.L.) ** Christina Gribben 3/2017 Jill White (S.L.) ** Christina Gribben 3/2017 John Laverack (S.L. Alt.) ** Carolyn Mello 3/2015 John Laverack (S.L. Alt.) ** Carolyn Mello 3/2015 Joseph Casey (School Board) ** Kelly Schwaner 3/2016 Joseph Casey (School Board) ** Kelly Schwaner 3/2016 Kenneth Evans, Chair. 3/2016 Kenneth Evans, Chair. 3/2016 Robert Maloney 3/2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL CLERK Robert Maloney 3/2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL CLERK Norman Peoples 3/2015 ** Sara Weinberg 3/2016 Norman Peoples 3/2015 ** Sara Weinberg 3/2016 Alden Van Sickle 3/2015 Alden Van Sickle 3/2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL TREASURER HOLDERNESS SCHOOL TREASURER CONSERVATION COMMISSION ** Kathleen Whittemore 3/2017 CONSERVATION COMMISSION ** Kathleen Whittemore 3/2017 Christopher Buckley Resigned Christopher Buckley Resigned Janet Cocchiaro 3/2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL Janet Cocchiaro 3/2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL Shelagh Connelly (S.L.) MODERATOR Shelagh Connelly (S.L.) MODERATOR Jennifer Evans, Alt. 3/2016 ** Malcolm “Tink” Taylor Jennifer Evans, Alt. 3/2016 ** Malcolm “Tink” Taylor Jacqulyn Jewell 3/2017 Jacqulyn Jewell 3/2017 Anne Packard 3/2017 LAKES REGION PLANNING Anne Packard 3/2017 LAKES REGION PLANNING Larry Spencer, Chair. 3/2015 COMMISSION Larry Spencer, Chair. 3/2015 COMMISSION Robert Snelling Robert Snelling DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Kevin Coburn – Hwy. Supervisor LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR Kevin Coburn – Hwy. Supervisor LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR David Guyotte Colleen Hannon David Guyotte Colleen Hannon Dennis Hughes Dennis Hughes Lewis Thompson LIBRARIAN Lewis Thompson LIBRARIAN Jacqueline Heath Jacqueline Heath EMERGENCY MGT. SERVICES EMERGENCY MGT. SERVICES Earl Hansen-Deputy Director LIBRARY TRUSTEES Earl Hansen-Deputy Director LIBRARY TRUSTEES Walter Johnson-Director ** Kim Currell,Alt. 3/2017 Walter Johnson-Director ** Kim Currell,Alt. 3/2017 ** Victor Currier 3/2015 ** Victor Currier 3/2015 ENERGY COMMITTEE ** Carol Snelling 3/2017 ENERGY COMMITTEE ** Carol Snelling 3/2017 Will Abbott ** Tom Stepp 3/2016 Will Abbott ** Tom Stepp 3/2016 Sam Brickley (S.L.) ** Thomas “Ted” Vansant, Chair. 3/2015 Sam Brickley (S.L.) ** Thomas “Ted” Vansant, Chair. 3/2015 Walter Johnson ** Kathleen Wieliezko 3/2016 Walter Johnson ** Kathleen Wieliezko 3/2016 Bill Johnstone Bill Johnstone Eleanor Mardin MODERATOR Eleanor Mardin MODERATOR Amy Sharpe ** Ross V. Deachman 3/2015 Amy Sharpe ** Ross V. Deachman 3/2015 Larry Spencer Larry Spencer Tom Stepp OVERSEER OF WELFARE Tom Stepp OVERSEER OF WELFARE Krystal Alpers Krystal Alpers FIRE CHIEF/ FIRE WARDEN Louis Pare, Deputy FIRE CHIEF/ FIRE WARDEN Louis Pare, Deputy Eleanor Mardin Eleanor Mardin

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TOWN OFFICERS TOWN OFFICERS

ASSESSOR’S AGENT FIRE WARDS ASSESSOR’S AGENT FIRE WARDS Corcoran Consulting Associates ** Earl Hansen 2016 Corcoran Consulting Associates ** Earl Hansen 2016 Wil Corcoran ** David Dupuis 2017 Wil Corcoran ** David Dupuis 2017 ** Randall Eastman 2015 ** Randall Eastman 2015 BOOKKEEPER/ FINANCE OFFICER BOOKKEEPER/ FINANCE OFFICER Diane Richards-Resigned HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL Diane Richards-Resigned HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL Amy Sharpe BOARD Amy Sharpe BOARD ** Bonni Acton 3/2015 ** Bonni Acton 3/2015 BUDGET COMMITTEE ** Joseph Casey, Chair. 3/2017 BUDGET COMMITTEE ** Joseph Casey, Chair. 3/2017 Jill White (S.L.) ** Christina Gribben 3/2017 Jill White (S.L.) ** Christina Gribben 3/2017 John Laverack (S.L. Alt.) ** Carolyn Mello 3/2015 John Laverack (S.L. Alt.) ** Carolyn Mello 3/2015 Joseph Casey (School Board) ** Kelly Schwaner 3/2016 Joseph Casey (School Board) ** Kelly Schwaner 3/2016 Kenneth Evans, Chair. 3/2016 Kenneth Evans, Chair. 3/2016 Robert Maloney 3/2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL CLERK Robert Maloney 3/2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL CLERK Norman Peoples 3/2015 ** Sara Weinberg 3/2016 Norman Peoples 3/2015 ** Sara Weinberg 3/2016 Alden Van Sickle 3/2015 Alden Van Sickle 3/2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL TREASURER HOLDERNESS SCHOOL TREASURER CONSERVATION COMMISSION ** Kathleen Whittemore 3/2017 CONSERVATION COMMISSION ** Kathleen Whittemore 3/2017 Christopher Buckley Resigned Christopher Buckley Resigned Janet Cocchiaro 3/2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL Janet Cocchiaro 3/2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL Shelagh Connelly (S.L.) MODERATOR Shelagh Connelly (S.L.) MODERATOR Jennifer Evans, Alt. 3/2016 ** Malcolm “Tink” Taylor Jennifer Evans, Alt. 3/2016 ** Malcolm “Tink” Taylor Jacqulyn Jewell 3/2017 Jacqulyn Jewell 3/2017 Anne Packard 3/2017 LAKES REGION PLANNING Anne Packard 3/2017 LAKES REGION PLANNING Larry Spencer, Chair. 3/2015 COMMISSION Larry Spencer, Chair. 3/2015 COMMISSION Robert Snelling Robert Snelling DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Kevin Coburn – Hwy. Supervisor LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR Kevin Coburn – Hwy. Supervisor LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR David Guyotte Colleen Hannon David Guyotte Colleen Hannon Dennis Hughes Dennis Hughes Lewis Thompson LIBRARIAN Lewis Thompson LIBRARIAN Jacqueline Heath Jacqueline Heath EMERGENCY MGT. SERVICES EMERGENCY MGT. SERVICES Earl Hansen-Deputy Director LIBRARY TRUSTEES Earl Hansen-Deputy Director LIBRARY TRUSTEES Walter Johnson-Director ** Kim Currell,Alt. 3/2017 Walter Johnson-Director ** Kim Currell,Alt. 3/2017 ** Victor Currier 3/2015 ** Victor Currier 3/2015 ENERGY COMMITTEE ** Carol Snelling 3/2017 ENERGY COMMITTEE ** Carol Snelling 3/2017 Will Abbott ** Tom Stepp 3/2016 Will Abbott ** Tom Stepp 3/2016 Sam Brickley (S.L.) ** Thomas “Ted” Vansant, Chair. 3/2015 Sam Brickley (S.L.) ** Thomas “Ted” Vansant, Chair. 3/2015 Walter Johnson ** Kathleen Wieliezko 3/2016 Walter Johnson ** Kathleen Wieliezko 3/2016 Bill Johnstone Bill Johnstone Eleanor Mardin MODERATOR Eleanor Mardin MODERATOR Amy Sharpe ** Ross V. Deachman 3/2015 Amy Sharpe ** Ross V. Deachman 3/2015 Larry Spencer Larry Spencer Tom Stepp OVERSEER OF WELFARE Tom Stepp OVERSEER OF WELFARE Krystal Alpers Krystal Alpers FIRE CHIEF/ FIRE WARDEN Louis Pare, Deputy FIRE CHIEF/ FIRE WARDEN Louis Pare, Deputy Eleanor Mardin Eleanor Mardin

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TOWN OFFICERS TOWN OFFICERS

PATRIOTIC PURPOSES TAX COLLECTOR PATRIOTIC PURPOSES TAX COLLECTOR Malcolm “Tink” Taylor Ellen King Malcolm “Tink” Taylor Ellen King Shelagh Connelly (S.L.) Sara Hixon, Deputy Shelagh Connelly (S.L.) Sara Hixon, Deputy

COMPLIANCE OFFICER TOWN ADMIN. ASSISTANT/ COMPLIANCE OFFICER TOWN ADMIN. ASSISTANT/ Don Cahoon ASSESSING COORDINATOR Don Cahoon ASSESSING COORDINATOR Amy Sharpe Amy Sharpe PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD Earl Hansen, Chair. 3/2017 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Earl Hansen, Chair. 3/2017 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Peter Francesco (S.L.) Walter P. Johnson Peter Francesco (S.L.) Walter P. Johnson Ronald Huntoon 3/2016 Ronald Huntoon 3/2016 Carl Lehner, Secretary 3/2016 TOWN ATTORNEY Carl Lehner, Secretary 3/2016 TOWN ATTORNEY Suzanne Peoples Resigned Mitchell Municipal Group, P.A. Suzanne Peoples Resigned Mitchell Municipal Group, P.A. Nancy Scothorne, Alt. 3/2016 Nancy Scothorne, Alt. 3/2016 Robert Snelling, V-Chair. 3/2015 TOWN AUDITORS Robert Snelling, V-Chair. 3/2015 TOWN AUDITORS Jill White (S.L. Alt.) Plodzik & Sanderson Jill White (S.L. Alt.) Plodzik & Sanderson

POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWN CLERK POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWN CLERK Jeremiah Patridge, Chief ** Ellen King 3/2017 Jeremiah Patridge, Chief ** Ellen King 3/2017 Barry Tanner, Lieutenant Sara Hixon, Deputy Barry Tanner, Lieutenant Sara Hixon, Deputy Erik DiFilippe, Sargent Erik DiFilippe, Sargent Michael Barney, Patrol Officer TOWN TREASURER Michael Barney, Patrol Officer TOWN TREASURER David Bourne, Patrol Officer Todd Elgin David Bourne, Patrol Officer Todd Elgin Seth Learned, Patrol Officer Seth Learned, Patrol Officer Robert Libby, Prosecutor TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS Robert Libby, Prosecutor TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS ** Bonnie Hunt 3/2015 ** Bonnie Hunt 3/2015 RECREATION DEPARTMENT ** Maurice Lafreniere 3/2017 RECREATION DEPARTMENT ** Maurice Lafreniere 3/2017 Wendy Werner, Director ** Brinton Woodward 3/2016 Wendy Werner, Director ** Brinton Woodward 3/2016

RECREATION BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RECREATION BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Meika Carter 3/2017 Ivan Bass, Alt. 3/2015 Meika Carter 3/2017 Ivan Bass, Alt. 3/2015 Jennifer Evans 3/2017 Wendell Broom, V-Chair 3/2017 Jennifer Evans 3/2017 Wendell Broom, V-Chair 3/2017 John Laverack Jr. (S.L.) Gary Johonnett 3/2016 John Laverack Jr. (S.L.) Gary Johonnett 3/2016 Daniel Litchfield 3/2016 Gary Karp 3/2017 Daniel Litchfield 3/2016 Gary Karp 3/2017 Janis Messier 3/2017 Robert Maloney 3/2016 Janis Messier 3/2017 Robert Maloney 3/2016 Thomas Stepp, Chair. 3/2015 Judith Ruhm, Alt. 3/2016 Thomas Stepp, Chair. 3/2015 Judith Ruhm, Alt. 3/2016 George Sutcliffe 3/2017 Susan Webster, Chair. 3/2017 George Sutcliffe 3/2017 Susan Webster, Chair. 3/2017 Shelly Swanson 3/2015 Shelly Swanson 3/2015 “...until another person shall be chosen “...until another person shall be chosen SELECTBOARD and qualified..." SELECTBOARD and qualified..." ** Samuel Brickley 3/2016 ** Elected Officials ** Samuel Brickley 3/2016 ** Elected Officials ** Shelagh Connelly, Chair. 3/2016 S.L. Selectmen Liaison ** Shelagh Connelly, Chair. 3/2016 S.L. Selectmen Liaison ** Peter Francesco 3/2017 ** Peter Francesco 3/2017 ** John W. Laverack, Jr. 3/2015 ** John W. Laverack, Jr. 3/2015 ** Jill White 3/2017 ** Jill White 3/2017

SUPERVISORS OF CHECKLIST SUPERVISORS OF CHECKLIST ** Frances K. Hanson 3/2020 ** Frances K. Hanson 3/2020 ** Edith Jaconsky-Hamersma 3/2016 ** Edith Jaconsky-Hamersma 3/2016 ** Frances Taylor, Chair. 3/2018 ** Frances Taylor, Chair. 3/2018

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TOWN OFFICERS TOWN OFFICERS

PATRIOTIC PURPOSES TAX COLLECTOR PATRIOTIC PURPOSES TAX COLLECTOR Malcolm “Tink” Taylor Ellen King Malcolm “Tink” Taylor Ellen King Shelagh Connelly (S.L.) Sara Hixon, Deputy Shelagh Connelly (S.L.) Sara Hixon, Deputy

COMPLIANCE OFFICER TOWN ADMIN. ASSISTANT/ COMPLIANCE OFFICER TOWN ADMIN. ASSISTANT/ Don Cahoon ASSESSING COORDINATOR Don Cahoon ASSESSING COORDINATOR Amy Sharpe Amy Sharpe PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD Earl Hansen, Chair. 3/2017 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Earl Hansen, Chair. 3/2017 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Peter Francesco (S.L.) Walter P. Johnson Peter Francesco (S.L.) Walter P. Johnson Ronald Huntoon 3/2016 Ronald Huntoon 3/2016 Carl Lehner, Secretary 3/2016 TOWN ATTORNEY Carl Lehner, Secretary 3/2016 TOWN ATTORNEY Suzanne Peoples Resigned Mitchell Municipal Group, P.A. Suzanne Peoples Resigned Mitchell Municipal Group, P.A. Nancy Scothorne, Alt. 3/2016 Nancy Scothorne, Alt. 3/2016 Robert Snelling, V-Chair. 3/2015 TOWN AUDITORS Robert Snelling, V-Chair. 3/2015 TOWN AUDITORS Jill White (S.L. Alt.) Plodzik & Sanderson Jill White (S.L. Alt.) Plodzik & Sanderson

POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWN CLERK POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWN CLERK Jeremiah Patridge, Chief ** Ellen King 3/2017 Jeremiah Patridge, Chief ** Ellen King 3/2017 Barry Tanner, Lieutenant Sara Hixon, Deputy Barry Tanner, Lieutenant Sara Hixon, Deputy Erik DiFilippe, Sargent Erik DiFilippe, Sargent Michael Barney, Patrol Officer TOWN TREASURER Michael Barney, Patrol Officer TOWN TREASURER David Bourne, Patrol Officer Todd Elgin David Bourne, Patrol Officer Todd Elgin Seth Learned, Patrol Officer Seth Learned, Patrol Officer Robert Libby, Prosecutor TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS Robert Libby, Prosecutor TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS ** Bonnie Hunt 3/2015 ** Bonnie Hunt 3/2015 RECREATION DEPARTMENT ** Maurice Lafreniere 3/2017 RECREATION DEPARTMENT ** Maurice Lafreniere 3/2017 Wendy Werner, Director ** Brinton Woodward 3/2016 Wendy Werner, Director ** Brinton Woodward 3/2016

RECREATION BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RECREATION BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Meika Carter 3/2017 Ivan Bass, Alt. 3/2015 Meika Carter 3/2017 Ivan Bass, Alt. 3/2015 Jennifer Evans 3/2017 Wendell Broom, V-Chair 3/2017 Jennifer Evans 3/2017 Wendell Broom, V-Chair 3/2017 John Laverack Jr. (S.L.) Gary Johonnett 3/2016 John Laverack Jr. (S.L.) Gary Johonnett 3/2016 Daniel Litchfield 3/2016 Gary Karp 3/2017 Daniel Litchfield 3/2016 Gary Karp 3/2017 Janis Messier 3/2017 Robert Maloney 3/2016 Janis Messier 3/2017 Robert Maloney 3/2016 Thomas Stepp, Chair. 3/2015 Judith Ruhm, Alt. 3/2016 Thomas Stepp, Chair. 3/2015 Judith Ruhm, Alt. 3/2016 George Sutcliffe 3/2017 Susan Webster, Chair. 3/2017 George Sutcliffe 3/2017 Susan Webster, Chair. 3/2017 Shelly Swanson 3/2015 Shelly Swanson 3/2015 “...until another person shall be chosen “...until another person shall be chosen SELECTBOARD and qualified..." SELECTBOARD and qualified..." ** Samuel Brickley 3/2016 ** Elected Officials ** Samuel Brickley 3/2016 ** Elected Officials ** Shelagh Connelly, Chair. 3/2016 S.L. Selectmen Liaison ** Shelagh Connelly, Chair. 3/2016 S.L. Selectmen Liaison ** Peter Francesco 3/2017 ** Peter Francesco 3/2017 ** John W. Laverack, Jr. 3/2015 ** John W. Laverack, Jr. 3/2015 ** Jill White 3/2017 ** Jill White 3/2017

SUPERVISORS OF CHECKLIST SUPERVISORS OF CHECKLIST ** Frances K. Hanson 3/2020 ** Frances K. Hanson 3/2020 ** Edith Jaconsky-Hamersma 3/2016 ** Edith Jaconsky-Hamersma 3/2016 ** Frances Taylor, Chair. 3/2018 ** Frances Taylor, Chair. 3/2018

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MEETING SCHEDULES MEETING SCHEDULES

Board of Selectmen – Meetings are held every other Monday at 4:30 P.M., Board of Selectmen – Meetings are held every other Monday at 4:30 P.M., downstairs in the Town Hall. The board reviews/discusses correspondence and downstairs in the Town Hall. The board reviews/discusses correspondence and signs necessary documents, accounts payable, and payroll, and then moves signs necessary documents, accounts payable, and payroll, and then moves upstairs at 5:00 P.M. upstairs at 5:00 P.M.

Budget Committee – Meets in August and, then, late October through Budget Committee – Meets in August and, then, late October through February. Dates and times may vary, please look for meeting notices during this February. Dates and times may vary, please look for meeting notices during this time. time.

Conservation Commission – Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 Conservation Commission – Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 P.M. in the downstairs conference room at the Town Hall (This commission P.M. in the downstairs conference room at the Town Hall (This commission typically does not meet for the months of July and August. typically does not meet for the months of July and August.

Energy Committee – Meets at 3:30 P.M. on a quarterly basis throughout the Energy Committee – Meets at 3:30 P.M. on a quarterly basis throughout the year. year.

Holderness Central School Board - Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the Holderness Central School Board - Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:15 P.M. in the Holderness Central School Library, unless otherwise month at 6:15 P.M. in the Holderness Central School Library, unless otherwise posted. posted.

Library Trustees – Meets once monthly, days of the month and time vary. Library Trustees – Meets once monthly, days of the month and time vary. Look for postings at Town Hall, the Post Office or the Library. Look for postings at Town Hall, the Post Office or the Library.

Planning Board – Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M. Planning Board – Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M. upstairs in the Town Hall. Applications submitted to this board are due 28 days upstairs in the Town Hall. Applications submitted to this board are due 28 days before the meeting date. before the meeting date.

Recreation Board – Meets once a month on a Monday night at 5:30 P.M. Recreation Board – Meets once a month on a Monday night at 5:30 P.M.

Zoning Board – Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. upstairs Zoning Board – Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. upstairs in the Town Hall, as needed. Applications submitted to this board are due 28 in the Town Hall, as needed. Applications submitted to this board are due 28 days before the meeting date. days before the meeting date.

* Meeting dates and times are subject to change; please visit our website at * Meeting dates and times are subject to change; please visit our website at www.holderness-nh.gov for updated notices. www.holderness-nh.gov for updated notices.

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MEETING SCHEDULES MEETING SCHEDULES

Board of Selectmen – Meetings are held every other Monday at 4:30 P.M., Board of Selectmen – Meetings are held every other Monday at 4:30 P.M., downstairs in the Town Hall. The board reviews/discusses correspondence and downstairs in the Town Hall. The board reviews/discusses correspondence and signs necessary documents, accounts payable, and payroll, and then moves signs necessary documents, accounts payable, and payroll, and then moves upstairs at 5:00 P.M. upstairs at 5:00 P.M.

Budget Committee – Meets in August and, then, late October through Budget Committee – Meets in August and, then, late October through February. Dates and times may vary, please look for meeting notices during this February. Dates and times may vary, please look for meeting notices during this time. time.

Conservation Commission – Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 Conservation Commission – Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 P.M. in the downstairs conference room at the Town Hall (This commission P.M. in the downstairs conference room at the Town Hall (This commission typically does not meet for the months of July and August. typically does not meet for the months of July and August.

Energy Committee – Meets at 3:30 P.M. on a quarterly basis throughout the Energy Committee – Meets at 3:30 P.M. on a quarterly basis throughout the year. year.

Holderness Central School Board - Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the Holderness Central School Board - Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:15 P.M. in the Holderness Central School Library, unless otherwise month at 6:15 P.M. in the Holderness Central School Library, unless otherwise posted. posted.

Library Trustees – Meets once monthly, days of the month and time vary. Library Trustees – Meets once monthly, days of the month and time vary. Look for postings at Town Hall, the Post Office or the Library. Look for postings at Town Hall, the Post Office or the Library.

Planning Board – Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M. Planning Board – Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M. upstairs in the Town Hall. Applications submitted to this board are due 28 days upstairs in the Town Hall. Applications submitted to this board are due 28 days before the meeting date. before the meeting date.

Recreation Board – Meets once a month on a Monday night at 5:30 P.M. Recreation Board – Meets once a month on a Monday night at 5:30 P.M.

Zoning Board – Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. upstairs Zoning Board – Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. upstairs in the Town Hall, as needed. Applications submitted to this board are due 28 in the Town Hall, as needed. Applications submitted to this board are due 28 days before the meeting date. days before the meeting date.

* Meeting dates and times are subject to change; please visit our website at * Meeting dates and times are subject to change; please visit our website at www.holderness-nh.gov for updated notices. www.holderness-nh.gov for updated notices.

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FUND BALANCE POLICY FUND BALANCE POLICY

PREFACE PREFACE

The Town of Holderness (“Town”) through its Board of Selectmen establishes The Town of Holderness (“Town”) through its Board of Selectmen establishes and will maintain reservation of Fund Balance, as defined herein, in accordance and will maintain reservation of Fund Balance, as defined herein, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) Statement No. 54, with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) Statement No. 54, Fund Balance reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions. This policy Fund Balance reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions. This policy shall only apply to the Town’s governmental funds. In accordance with GASB shall only apply to the Town’s governmental funds. In accordance with GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance shall be composed of non-spendable, Statement No. 54, Fund Balance shall be composed of non-spendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned amounts. restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned amounts.

PURPOSE PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to establish a key element of the financial The purpose of this policy is to establish a key element of the financial stability of the Town by setting guidelines for fund balance. Unassigned fund stability of the Town by setting guidelines for fund balance. Unassigned fund balance is an important measure of economic stability. It is essential that the balance is an important measure of economic stability. It is essential that the Town maintain adequate levels of unassigned fund balance to mitigate financial Town maintain adequate levels of unassigned fund balance to mitigate financial risks that can occur from unforeseen revenue fluctuations, unanticipated risks that can occur from unforeseen revenue fluctuations, unanticipated expenditures, emergencies, and similar circumstances. The fund balance also expenditures, emergencies, and similar circumstances. The fund balance also provides cash flow liquidity for the Town’s general operations. provides cash flow liquidity for the Town’s general operations.

DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS

1. NON-SPENDABLE FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that 1. NON-SPENDABLE FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that are not in a spendable form (such as inventory or prepaid expenses) are not in a spendable form (such as inventory or prepaid expenses) or are required to be maintained intact (such as principal of an or are required to be maintained intact (such as principal of an endowment fund). endowment fund). 2. RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that can only 2. RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that can only be spent for the specific purpose stipulated by external resource be spent for the specific purpose stipulated by external resource providers (such as grantors) or enabling legislation (Town providers (such as grantors) or enabling legislation (Town Meeting vote). Restrictions may be changed or lifted only with Meeting vote). Restrictions may be changed or lifted only with the consent of the resource providers or enabling legislation. the consent of the resource providers or enabling legislation. 3. COMMITTED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that can be 3. COMMITTED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes determined by a formal action used only for the specific purposes determined by a formal action of the Town’s highest level of decision making authority. of the Town’s highest level of decision making authority. Commitments may be changed or lifted only by taking the same Commitments may be changed or lifted only by taking the same formal action that imposed the constraint originally. The action must formal action that imposed the constraint originally. The action must be approved or rescinded, as applicable, prior to the last day of be approved or rescinded, as applicable, prior to the last day of the fiscal year for which the commitment is made. The amount the fiscal year for which the commitment is made. The amount subject to the constraint may be determined in a subsequent period. subject to the constraint may be determined in a subsequent period. 4. ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts the Town 4. ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts the Town

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FUND BALANCE POLICY FUND BALANCE POLICY

PREFACE PREFACE

The Town of Holderness (“Town”) through its Board of Selectmen establishes The Town of Holderness (“Town”) through its Board of Selectmen establishes and will maintain reservation of Fund Balance, as defined herein, in accordance and will maintain reservation of Fund Balance, as defined herein, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) Statement No. 54, with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) Statement No. 54, Fund Balance reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions. This policy Fund Balance reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions. This policy shall only apply to the Town’s governmental funds. In accordance with GASB shall only apply to the Town’s governmental funds. In accordance with GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance shall be composed of non-spendable, Statement No. 54, Fund Balance shall be composed of non-spendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned amounts. restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned amounts.

PURPOSE PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to establish a key element of the financial The purpose of this policy is to establish a key element of the financial stability of the Town by setting guidelines for fund balance. Unassigned fund stability of the Town by setting guidelines for fund balance. Unassigned fund balance is an important measure of economic stability. It is essential that the balance is an important measure of economic stability. It is essential that the Town maintain adequate levels of unassigned fund balance to mitigate financial Town maintain adequate levels of unassigned fund balance to mitigate financial risks that can occur from unforeseen revenue fluctuations, unanticipated risks that can occur from unforeseen revenue fluctuations, unanticipated expenditures, emergencies, and similar circumstances. The fund balance also expenditures, emergencies, and similar circumstances. The fund balance also provides cash flow liquidity for the Town’s general operations. provides cash flow liquidity for the Town’s general operations.

DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS

1. NON-SPENDABLE FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that 1. NON-SPENDABLE FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that are not in a spendable form (such as inventory or prepaid expenses) are not in a spendable form (such as inventory or prepaid expenses) or are required to be maintained intact (such as principal of an or are required to be maintained intact (such as principal of an endowment fund). endowment fund). 2. RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that can only 2. RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that can only be spent for the specific purpose stipulated by external resource be spent for the specific purpose stipulated by external resource providers (such as grantors) or enabling legislation (Town providers (such as grantors) or enabling legislation (Town Meeting vote). Restrictions may be changed or lifted only with Meeting vote). Restrictions may be changed or lifted only with the consent of the resource providers or enabling legislation. the consent of the resource providers or enabling legislation. 3. COMMITTED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that can be 3. COMMITTED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes determined by a formal action used only for the specific purposes determined by a formal action of the Town’s highest level of decision making authority. of the Town’s highest level of decision making authority. Commitments may be changed or lifted only by taking the same Commitments may be changed or lifted only by taking the same formal action that imposed the constraint originally. The action must formal action that imposed the constraint originally. The action must be approved or rescinded, as applicable, prior to the last day of be approved or rescinded, as applicable, prior to the last day of the fiscal year for which the commitment is made. The amount the fiscal year for which the commitment is made. The amount subject to the constraint may be determined in a subsequent period. subject to the constraint may be determined in a subsequent period. 4. ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts the Town 4. ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts the Town

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intends to use for a specific purpose. For all governmental funds intends to use for a specific purpose. For all governmental funds other than the General Fund, any remaining positive amounts are to other than the General Fund, any remaining positive amounts are to be classified as “assigned”. Items that fall under this classification for be classified as “assigned”. Items that fall under this classification for the General Fund would be encumbrances properly approved by the General Fund would be encumbrances properly approved by contract, purchase order, or other such action as required. contract, purchase order, or other such action as required. 5. UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that are 5. UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that are not obligated or specifically designated and is available for any not obligated or specifically designated and is available for any purpose. The residual classification of any General Fund balance is purpose. The residual classification of any General Fund balance is to be reported here. Any deficit balance of another fund is also to be reported here. Any deficit balance of another fund is also classified as unassigned. classified as unassigned.

SPENDING PRIORITIZATIONS SPENDING PRIORITIZATIONS

When expenditures are incurred for purposes for which both restricted and When expenditures are incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted fund balance is available, restricted fund balance is considered to unrestricted fund balance is available, restricted fund balance is considered to have been spent first. have been spent first.

When expenditures are incurred for the purposes for which amounts in any of the When expenditures are incurred for the purposes for which amounts in any of the unrestricted fund balance classifications can be used, committed amounts should unrestricted fund balance classifications can be used, committed amounts should be reduced first, followed by assigned amounts and then unassigned amounts. be reduced first, followed by assigned amounts and then unassigned amounts.

MINIMUM LEVEL OF UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE MINIMUM LEVEL OF UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE

The Town will strive to maintain an unassigned fund balance in its General The Town will strive to maintain an unassigned fund balance in its General Fund equal to 6-10% of the total appropriations of the community (which Fund equal to 6-10% of the total appropriations of the community (which includes Town, School and County). The Board of Selectmen will review this includes Town, School and County). The Board of Selectmen will review this information each year in order to determine the amount, if any, of unassigned information each year in order to determine the amount, if any, of unassigned fund balance to use to balance the budget and to reduce the property tax rate. fund balance to use to balance the budget and to reduce the property tax rate.

ANNUAL REVIEW ANNUAL REVIEW

Compliance with the provisions of this policy should be reviewed as part of Compliance with the provisions of this policy should be reviewed as part of the annual budget adoption process. the annual budget adoption process.

Date of Adoption: February 11, 2013 Date of Adoption: February 11, 2013 Holderness Board of Selectmen Holderness Board of Selectmen

Peter Webster, Chairman Peter Webster, Chairman John Laverack, Vice Chairman John Laverack, Vice Chairman Shelagh Connelly, Member Shelagh Connelly, Member Jill White, Member Jill White, Member Samuel Brickley, Member Samuel Brickley, Member

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intends to use for a specific purpose. For all governmental funds intends to use for a specific purpose. For all governmental funds other than the General Fund, any remaining positive amounts are to other than the General Fund, any remaining positive amounts are to be classified as “assigned”. Items that fall under this classification for be classified as “assigned”. Items that fall under this classification for the General Fund would be encumbrances properly approved by the General Fund would be encumbrances properly approved by contract, purchase order, or other such action as required. contract, purchase order, or other such action as required. 5. UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that are 5. UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE – includes amounts that are not obligated or specifically designated and is available for any not obligated or specifically designated and is available for any purpose. The residual classification of any General Fund balance is purpose. The residual classification of any General Fund balance is to be reported here. Any deficit balance of another fund is also to be reported here. Any deficit balance of another fund is also classified as unassigned. classified as unassigned.

SPENDING PRIORITIZATIONS SPENDING PRIORITIZATIONS

When expenditures are incurred for purposes for which both restricted and When expenditures are incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted fund balance is available, restricted fund balance is considered to unrestricted fund balance is available, restricted fund balance is considered to have been spent first. have been spent first.

When expenditures are incurred for the purposes for which amounts in any of the When expenditures are incurred for the purposes for which amounts in any of the unrestricted fund balance classifications can be used, committed amounts should unrestricted fund balance classifications can be used, committed amounts should be reduced first, followed by assigned amounts and then unassigned amounts. be reduced first, followed by assigned amounts and then unassigned amounts.

MINIMUM LEVEL OF UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE MINIMUM LEVEL OF UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE

The Town will strive to maintain an unassigned fund balance in its General The Town will strive to maintain an unassigned fund balance in its General Fund equal to 6-10% of the total appropriations of the community (which Fund equal to 6-10% of the total appropriations of the community (which includes Town, School and County). The Board of Selectmen will review this includes Town, School and County). The Board of Selectmen will review this information each year in order to determine the amount, if any, of unassigned information each year in order to determine the amount, if any, of unassigned fund balance to use to balance the budget and to reduce the property tax rate. fund balance to use to balance the budget and to reduce the property tax rate.

ANNUAL REVIEW ANNUAL REVIEW

Compliance with the provisions of this policy should be reviewed as part of Compliance with the provisions of this policy should be reviewed as part of the annual budget adoption process. the annual budget adoption process.

Date of Adoption: February 11, 2013 Date of Adoption: February 11, 2013 Holderness Board of Selectmen Holderness Board of Selectmen

Peter Webster, Chairman Peter Webster, Chairman John Laverack, Vice Chairman John Laverack, Vice Chairman Shelagh Connelly, Member Shelagh Connelly, Member Jill White, Member Jill White, Member Samuel Brickley, Member Samuel Brickley, Member

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ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

I’m pleased to report 2014 was another successful year for our community. As I’m pleased to report 2014 was another successful year for our community. As Administrator, I have continued to work closely with the members of the Select Administrator, I have continued to work closely with the members of the Select Board, Town department heads, and staff to improve the function and efficiency Board, Town department heads, and staff to improve the function and efficiency of our local government to continue to deliver quality services to the taxpayers of our local government to continue to deliver quality services to the taxpayers and residents of Holderness. and residents of Holderness.

In 2014 we continued to update key emergency management plans. An update In 2014 we continued to update key emergency management plans. An update that began in late 2013 of our Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed in late that began in late 2013 of our Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed in late December with members of the Select Board and department supervisors December with members of the Select Board and department supervisors participating. Our Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) identifies potential hazards to participating. Our Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) identifies potential hazards to town property and infrastructure and is approved by FEMA. Lakes Region town property and infrastructure and is approved by FEMA. Lakes Region Planning Commission facilitated the plan updating efforts. Planning Commission facilitated the plan updating efforts.

I continue to work with Time Warner Cable (TWC) to complete a new franchise I continue to work with Time Warner Cable (TWC) to complete a new franchise agreement. A key component to our new agreement is to negotiate acceptable agreement. A key component to our new agreement is to negotiate acceptable terms to expand cable TV service to unserved areas which will also result in terms to expand cable TV service to unserved areas which will also result in access to broadband internet and cable phone service. Serving all populated areas access to broadband internet and cable phone service. Serving all populated areas in our community is a priority unanimously supported by the Select Board. in our community is a priority unanimously supported by the Select Board.

With the support of the Select Board, I have continued to attend valuable With the support of the Select Board, I have continued to attend valuable professional development training during 2014 including attending the professional development training during 2014 including attending the International City/County Managers (ICMA) annual conference in Charlotte, NC International City/County Managers (ICMA) annual conference in Charlotte, NC and the spring and December conferences and workshops sponsored by the and the spring and December conferences and workshops sponsored by the Municipal Managers Association of NH. I also attended the annual Primex loss Municipal Managers Association of NH. I also attended the annual Primex loss management training conference and the NH Municipal Association annual management training conference and the NH Municipal Association annual conference. conference.

Looking forward to 2015, my priorities include successfully concluding the long Looking forward to 2015, my priorities include successfully concluding the long negotiations for a new cable television franchise agreement with Time Warner, negotiations for a new cable television franchise agreement with Time Warner, moving forward our digitized Town record archiving program, continuing to moving forward our digitized Town record archiving program, continuing to expand our economic development outreach efforts and improving our expand our economic development outreach efforts and improving our emergency event communications and cooperation with neighboring emergency event communications and cooperation with neighboring communities and Plymouth State University. communities and Plymouth State University.

As in past years, I am pleased to report our department managers and staff As in past years, I am pleased to report our department managers and staff continue to make excellent progress in improving our service to you in the most continue to make excellent progress in improving our service to you in the most

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ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

I’m pleased to report 2014 was another successful year for our community. As I’m pleased to report 2014 was another successful year for our community. As Administrator, I have continued to work closely with the members of the Select Administrator, I have continued to work closely with the members of the Select Board, Town department heads, and staff to improve the function and efficiency Board, Town department heads, and staff to improve the function and efficiency of our local government to continue to deliver quality services to the taxpayers of our local government to continue to deliver quality services to the taxpayers and residents of Holderness. and residents of Holderness.

In 2014 we continued to update key emergency management plans. An update In 2014 we continued to update key emergency management plans. An update that began in late 2013 of our Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed in late that began in late 2013 of our Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed in late December with members of the Select Board and department supervisors December with members of the Select Board and department supervisors participating. Our Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) identifies potential hazards to participating. Our Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) identifies potential hazards to town property and infrastructure and is approved by FEMA. Lakes Region town property and infrastructure and is approved by FEMA. Lakes Region Planning Commission facilitated the plan updating efforts. Planning Commission facilitated the plan updating efforts.

I continue to work with Time Warner Cable (TWC) to complete a new franchise I continue to work with Time Warner Cable (TWC) to complete a new franchise agreement. A key component to our new agreement is to negotiate acceptable agreement. A key component to our new agreement is to negotiate acceptable terms to expand cable TV service to unserved areas which will also result in terms to expand cable TV service to unserved areas which will also result in access to broadband internet and cable phone service. Serving all populated areas access to broadband internet and cable phone service. Serving all populated areas in our community is a priority unanimously supported by the Select Board. in our community is a priority unanimously supported by the Select Board.

With the support of the Select Board, I have continued to attend valuable With the support of the Select Board, I have continued to attend valuable professional development training during 2014 including attending the professional development training during 2014 including attending the International City/County Managers (ICMA) annual conference in Charlotte, NC International City/County Managers (ICMA) annual conference in Charlotte, NC and the spring and December conferences and workshops sponsored by the and the spring and December conferences and workshops sponsored by the Municipal Managers Association of NH. I also attended the annual Primex loss Municipal Managers Association of NH. I also attended the annual Primex loss management training conference and the NH Municipal Association annual management training conference and the NH Municipal Association annual conference. conference.

Looking forward to 2015, my priorities include successfully concluding the long Looking forward to 2015, my priorities include successfully concluding the long negotiations for a new cable television franchise agreement with Time Warner, negotiations for a new cable television franchise agreement with Time Warner, moving forward our digitized Town record archiving program, continuing to moving forward our digitized Town record archiving program, continuing to expand our economic development outreach efforts and improving our expand our economic development outreach efforts and improving our emergency event communications and cooperation with neighboring emergency event communications and cooperation with neighboring communities and Plymouth State University. communities and Plymouth State University.

As in past years, I am pleased to report our department managers and staff As in past years, I am pleased to report our department managers and staff continue to make excellent progress in improving our service to you in the most continue to make excellent progress in improving our service to you in the most

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efficient manner possible. I want to sincerely thank the members of the Select efficient manner possible. I want to sincerely thank the members of the Select Board, the Town office staff, department heads and all of our dedicated Board, the Town office staff, department heads and all of our dedicated employees for their support, cooperation and the excellent work they provide for employees for their support, cooperation and the excellent work they provide for the citizens of Holderness. I’d like to thank Diane Richards who left the Town’s the citizens of Holderness. I’d like to thank Diane Richards who left the Town’s employment this summer for all her excellent service as bookkeeper and employment this summer for all her excellent service as bookkeeper and congratulate Sara Hixon on her completion of the NH Town Clerk and Tax congratulate Sara Hixon on her completion of the NH Town Clerk and Tax Collector’s training program. I’d also like to thank Amy Sharpe for her Collector’s training program. I’d also like to thank Amy Sharpe for her willingness to assume the role as our new finance person while continuing her willingness to assume the role as our new finance person while continuing her excellent work as our assessing administrator. excellent work as our assessing administrator.

As always my door is open to all and I encourage you to stop in the Town office, As always my door is open to all and I encourage you to stop in the Town office, or contact me by phone or e-mail ([email protected]) with any or contact me by phone or e-mail ([email protected]) with any comments, suggestions and/or concerns you may have about your local comments, suggestions and/or concerns you may have about your local government. government.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Walter Johnson, Town Administrator Walter Johnson, Town Administrator

TAX RATE HISTORY TAX RATE HISTORY The chart below is an historical breakdown of the components The chart below is an historical breakdown of the components which make up the Town Tax Rate. which make up the Town Tax Rate.

Town Town Local State Town Town Local State Year Valuation Tax Education Education County Year Valuation Tax Education Education County 2005 568,529,898 2.62 6.41 2.98 1.43 2005 568,529,898 2.62 6.41 2.98 1.43

2006 661,031,605 2.17 5.99 2.45 1.29 2006 661,031,605 2.17 5.99 2.45 1.29

2007 663,642,765 1.95 6.32 2.53 1.42 2007 663,642,765 1.95 6.32 2.53 1.42

2008 674,673,392 2.46 6.73 2.35 1.64 2008 674,673,392 2.46 6.73 2.35 1.64

2009 680,542,900 2.43 6.55 2.58 1.40 2009 680,542,900 2.43 6.55 2.58 1.40 2010 683,110,905 2.59 6.75 2.42 1.35 2010 683,110,905 2.59 6.75 2.42 1.35 2011 690,435,404 2.43 6.96 2.30 1.47 2011 690,435,404 2.43 6.96 2.30 1.47 2012 692,601,263 2.55 6.97 2.37 1.61 2012 692,601,263 2.55 6.97 2.37 1.61 2013 660,940,857 2.90 7.25 2.55 1.84 2013 660,940,857 2.90 7.25 2.55 1.84 2014 671,107,054 2.80 6.98 2.79 1.81 2014 671,107,054 2.80 6.98 2.79 1.81

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efficient manner possible. I want to sincerely thank the members of the Select efficient manner possible. I want to sincerely thank the members of the Select Board, the Town office staff, department heads and all of our dedicated Board, the Town office staff, department heads and all of our dedicated employees for their support, cooperation and the excellent work they provide for employees for their support, cooperation and the excellent work they provide for the citizens of Holderness. I’d like to thank Diane Richards who left the Town’s the citizens of Holderness. I’d like to thank Diane Richards who left the Town’s employment this summer for all her excellent service as bookkeeper and employment this summer for all her excellent service as bookkeeper and congratulate Sara Hixon on her completion of the NH Town Clerk and Tax congratulate Sara Hixon on her completion of the NH Town Clerk and Tax Collector’s training program. I’d also like to thank Amy Sharpe for her Collector’s training program. I’d also like to thank Amy Sharpe for her willingness to assume the role as our new finance person while continuing her willingness to assume the role as our new finance person while continuing her excellent work as our assessing administrator. excellent work as our assessing administrator.

As always my door is open to all and I encourage you to stop in the Town office, As always my door is open to all and I encourage you to stop in the Town office, or contact me by phone or e-mail ([email protected]) with any or contact me by phone or e-mail ([email protected]) with any comments, suggestions and/or concerns you may have about your local comments, suggestions and/or concerns you may have about your local government. government.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Walter Johnson, Town Administrator Walter Johnson, Town Administrator

TAX RATE HISTORY TAX RATE HISTORY The chart below is an historical breakdown of the components The chart below is an historical breakdown of the components which make up the Town Tax Rate. which make up the Town Tax Rate.

Town Town Local State Town Town Local State Year Valuation Tax Education Education County Year Valuation Tax Education Education County 2005 568,529,898 2.62 6.41 2.98 1.43 2005 568,529,898 2.62 6.41 2.98 1.43

2006 661,031,605 2.17 5.99 2.45 1.29 2006 661,031,605 2.17 5.99 2.45 1.29

2007 663,642,765 1.95 6.32 2.53 1.42 2007 663,642,765 1.95 6.32 2.53 1.42

2008 674,673,392 2.46 6.73 2.35 1.64 2008 674,673,392 2.46 6.73 2.35 1.64

2009 680,542,900 2.43 6.55 2.58 1.40 2009 680,542,900 2.43 6.55 2.58 1.40 2010 683,110,905 2.59 6.75 2.42 1.35 2010 683,110,905 2.59 6.75 2.42 1.35 2011 690,435,404 2.43 6.96 2.30 1.47 2011 690,435,404 2.43 6.96 2.30 1.47 2012 692,601,263 2.55 6.97 2.37 1.61 2012 692,601,263 2.55 6.97 2.37 1.61 2013 660,940,857 2.90 7.25 2.55 1.84 2013 660,940,857 2.90 7.25 2.55 1.84 2014 671,107,054 2.80 6.98 2.79 1.81 2014 671,107,054 2.80 6.98 2.79 1.81

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SELECT BOARD REPORT SELECT BOARD REPORT

The Board continues to serve Holderness and meets every other week at Town The Board continues to serve Holderness and meets every other week at Town Hall. We also attend the Conservation Commission and Planning Board Hall. We also attend the Conservation Commission and Planning Board meetings as liaisons to remain informed and updated about on-going board meetings as liaisons to remain informed and updated about on-going board actions. We appreciate the opportunity to serve our Town and we are always actions. We appreciate the opportunity to serve our Town and we are always open to your input on issues regarding our community. open to your input on issues regarding our community.

2014 was a busy year during which the Town finally had success in getting the 2014 was a busy year during which the Town finally had success in getting the State to remove the Jersey barriers that were an eyesore for many years. Senator State to remove the Jersey barriers that were an eyesore for many years. Senator Forrester was instrumental in catalyzing this improvement. A telecommunications Forrester was instrumental in catalyzing this improvement. A telecommunications tower was erected at the transfer station and, in June, went live to broadcast NH tower was erected at the transfer station and, in June, went live to broadcast NH Public Radio. In addition, White Oak Pond was drawn down to assess the repairs Public Radio. In addition, White Oak Pond was drawn down to assess the repairs that are needed to the dam and the culvert under the road. Based on the findings, that are needed to the dam and the culvert under the road. Based on the findings, the repairs are scheduled to be completed in the fall. the repairs are scheduled to be completed in the fall.

The Town continues to be engaged with Plymouth State University concerning The Town continues to be engaged with Plymouth State University concerning areas of joint interest including public safety, construction of the new AllWell areas of joint interest including public safety, construction of the new AllWell Center on the Intervale, and the search for a new President, as Sara Jayne Steen Center on the Intervale, and the search for a new President, as Sara Jayne Steen steps down after a decade of leading the university. Once again, the Town met steps down after a decade of leading the university. Once again, the Town met with business owners and received input. This is an open dialog in keeping with with business owners and received input. This is an open dialog in keeping with our goal to maintain Holderness as a business-friendly community. our goal to maintain Holderness as a business-friendly community.

Residents enjoyed several summer concerts and a grand finale event Labor Day Residents enjoyed several summer concerts and a grand finale event Labor Day weekend when the Baker Valley Band played on a boat on Little Squam and an weekend when the Baker Valley Band played on a boat on Little Squam and an awesome fireworks display closed out the evening. Looking forward to this for awesome fireworks display closed out the evening. Looking forward to this for Labor Day weekend again! Labor Day weekend again!

The Select Board oversees the Town budget and many other things including The Select Board oversees the Town budget and many other things including improved recycling rates at the transfer station; fire and police safety; and good improved recycling rates at the transfer station; fire and police safety; and good roads. We are able to do this because of our dedicated Town employees who do roads. We are able to do this because of our dedicated Town employees who do excellent work, and all of the volunteers who serve on our committees and boards excellent work, and all of the volunteers who serve on our committees and boards throughout the year. We thank all of these people for their service. throughout the year. We thank all of these people for their service.

The Board is committed to keeping Holderness a wonderful place to live, work The Board is committed to keeping Holderness a wonderful place to live, work and play. and play.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Shelagh Connelly- Chair, Woodie Laverack- Vice Chair, Jill White, Sam Shelagh Connelly- Chair, Woodie Laverack- Vice Chair, Jill White, Sam Brickley and Peter Francesco Brickley and Peter Francesco 13 13

SELECT BOARD REPORT SELECT BOARD REPORT

The Board continues to serve Holderness and meets every other week at Town The Board continues to serve Holderness and meets every other week at Town Hall. We also attend the Conservation Commission and Planning Board Hall. We also attend the Conservation Commission and Planning Board meetings as liaisons to remain informed and updated about on-going board meetings as liaisons to remain informed and updated about on-going board actions. We appreciate the opportunity to serve our Town and we are always actions. We appreciate the opportunity to serve our Town and we are always open to your input on issues regarding our community. open to your input on issues regarding our community.

2014 was a busy year during which the Town finally had success in getting the 2014 was a busy year during which the Town finally had success in getting the State to remove the Jersey barriers that were an eyesore for many years. Senator State to remove the Jersey barriers that were an eyesore for many years. Senator Forrester was instrumental in catalyzing this improvement. A telecommunications Forrester was instrumental in catalyzing this improvement. A telecommunications tower was erected at the transfer station and, in June, went live to broadcast NH tower was erected at the transfer station and, in June, went live to broadcast NH Public Radio. In addition, White Oak Pond was drawn down to assess the repairs Public Radio. In addition, White Oak Pond was drawn down to assess the repairs that are needed to the dam and the culvert under the road. Based on the findings, that are needed to the dam and the culvert under the road. Based on the findings, the repairs are scheduled to be completed in the fall. the repairs are scheduled to be completed in the fall.

The Town continues to be engaged with Plymouth State University concerning The Town continues to be engaged with Plymouth State University concerning areas of joint interest including public safety, construction of the new AllWell areas of joint interest including public safety, construction of the new AllWell Center on the Intervale, and the search for a new President, as Sara Jayne Steen Center on the Intervale, and the search for a new President, as Sara Jayne Steen steps down after a decade of leading the university. Once again, the Town met steps down after a decade of leading the university. Once again, the Town met with business owners and received input. This is an open dialog in keeping with with business owners and received input. This is an open dialog in keeping with our goal to maintain Holderness as a business-friendly community. our goal to maintain Holderness as a business-friendly community.

Residents enjoyed several summer concerts and a grand finale event Labor Day Residents enjoyed several summer concerts and a grand finale event Labor Day weekend when the Baker Valley Band played on a boat on Little Squam and an weekend when the Baker Valley Band played on a boat on Little Squam and an awesome fireworks display closed out the evening. Looking forward to this for awesome fireworks display closed out the evening. Looking forward to this for Labor Day weekend again! Labor Day weekend again!

The Select Board oversees the Town budget and many other things including The Select Board oversees the Town budget and many other things including improved recycling rates at the transfer station; fire and police safety; and good improved recycling rates at the transfer station; fire and police safety; and good roads. We are able to do this because of our dedicated Town employees who do roads. We are able to do this because of our dedicated Town employees who do excellent work, and all of the volunteers who serve on our committees and boards excellent work, and all of the volunteers who serve on our committees and boards throughout the year. We thank all of these people for their service. throughout the year. We thank all of these people for their service.

The Board is committed to keeping Holderness a wonderful place to live, work The Board is committed to keeping Holderness a wonderful place to live, work and play. and play.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Shelagh Connelly- Chair, Woodie Laverack- Vice Chair, Jill White, Sam Shelagh Connelly- Chair, Woodie Laverack- Vice Chair, Jill White, Sam Brickley and Peter Francesco Brickley and Peter Francesco 13 13 COMPLIANCE OFFICE COMPLIANCE OFFICE

A new year is here again and although it does not show in the permits, there has A new year is here again and although it does not show in the permits, there has been an increase in construction industry activity since midsummer and it still been an increase in construction industry activity since midsummer and it still appears to be going very well. I look forward to a very busy year ahead. appears to be going very well. I look forward to a very busy year ahead.

Please remember that, if you are working within 250 feet of a waterbody, you Please remember that, if you are working within 250 feet of a waterbody, you may need shoreland approval from the State of New Hampshire Department of may need shoreland approval from the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and a building permit approved by the Town of Environmental Services and a building permit approved by the Town of Holderness before any work can begin. Make sure the Town gets a copy of any Holderness before any work can begin. Make sure the Town gets a copy of any shoreland permits submitted to the State. shoreland permits submitted to the State.

If you are changing the footprint of the building, adding bedrooms, or building a If you are changing the footprint of the building, adding bedrooms, or building a new house, you will need to check the NHDES septic rules to be sure you have a new house, you will need to check the NHDES septic rules to be sure you have a properly approved septic design for the work you plan to do. properly approved septic design for the work you plan to do.

Below is a list of activity within Holderness during 2014. Below is a list of activity within Holderness during 2014.

Permits # Issued Permits # Issued Permits # Issued Permits # Issued Septic Designs 17 Houses 8 Septic Designs 17 Houses 8 Alterations/Additions 13 Decks 8 Alterations/Additions 13 Decks 8 Garages 2 Wells 2 Garages 2 Wells 2 Solar Panels 4 Demolitions 5 Solar Panels 4 Demolitions 5 Tennis Court 1 Sheds 3 Tennis Court 1 Sheds 3 Antenna 2 Dock 1 Antenna 2 Dock 1 Barns 2 Exhibit Bldg. 1 Barns 2 Exhibit Bldg. 1 Tree House 1 Generators 1 Tree House 1 Generators 1 Cottage 1 Foundations 1 Cottage 1 Foundations 1 Biomass Boiler 1 Office/Sign 2 Biomass Boiler 1 Office/Sign 2 Total Permits: 76 Total Permits: 76

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Donald E. Cahoon, Compliance Officer Donald E. Cahoon, Compliance Officer

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COMPLIANCE OFFICE COMPLIANCE OFFICE

A new year is here again and although it does not show in the permits, there has A new year is here again and although it does not show in the permits, there has been an increase in construction industry activity since midsummer and it still been an increase in construction industry activity since midsummer and it still appears to be going very well. I look forward to a very busy year ahead. appears to be going very well. I look forward to a very busy year ahead.

Please remember that, if you are working within 250 feet of a waterbody, you Please remember that, if you are working within 250 feet of a waterbody, you may need shoreland approval from the State of New Hampshire Department of may need shoreland approval from the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and a building permit approved by the Town of Environmental Services and a building permit approved by the Town of Holderness before any work can begin. Make sure the Town gets a copy of any Holderness before any work can begin. Make sure the Town gets a copy of any shoreland permits submitted to the State. shoreland permits submitted to the State.

If you are changing the footprint of the building, adding bedrooms, or building a If you are changing the footprint of the building, adding bedrooms, or building a new house, you will need to check the NHDES septic rules to be sure you have a new house, you will need to check the NHDES septic rules to be sure you have a properly approved septic design for the work you plan to do. properly approved septic design for the work you plan to do.

Below is a list of activity within Holderness during 2014. Below is a list of activity within Holderness during 2014.

Permits # Issued Permits # Issued Permits # Issued Permits # Issued Septic Designs 17 Houses 8 Septic Designs 17 Houses 8 Alterations/Additions 13 Decks 8 Alterations/Additions 13 Decks 8 Garages 2 Wells 2 Garages 2 Wells 2 Solar Panels 4 Demolitions 5 Solar Panels 4 Demolitions 5 Tennis Court 1 Sheds 3 Tennis Court 1 Sheds 3 Antenna 2 Dock 1 Antenna 2 Dock 1 Barns 2 Exhibit Bldg. 1 Barns 2 Exhibit Bldg. 1 Tree House 1 Generators 1 Tree House 1 Generators 1 Cottage 1 Foundations 1 Cottage 1 Foundations 1 Biomass Boiler 1 Office/Sign 2 Biomass Boiler 1 Office/Sign 2 Total Permits: 76 Total Permits: 76

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Donald E. Cahoon, Compliance Officer Donald E. Cahoon, Compliance Officer

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CONSERVATION COMMISSION CONSERVATION COMMISSION

As always, a major undertaking of the Commission is to monitor properties either As always, a major undertaking of the Commission is to monitor properties either owned by the Town or in which the Town participates in the easement. There are owned by the Town or in which the Town participates in the easement. There are five public access properties: Riverside Park on South River Street; the Pilote and five public access properties: Riverside Park on South River Street; the Pilote and Town Forests on Beede Road; wetlands on Smith Road; and wetlands on the east Town Forests on Beede Road; wetlands on Smith Road; and wetlands on the east side of White Oak Pond. There are also three non-public access easements that side of White Oak Pond. There are also three non-public access easements that the Commission monitors. The other major duty of the Commission is to the Commission monitors. The other major duty of the Commission is to comment on projects involving wetlands or matters pertaining to the Shoreland comment on projects involving wetlands or matters pertaining to the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act. Water Quality Protection Act.

The timber cuts mentioned in last year’s annual report have been started. The timber cuts mentioned in last year’s annual report have been started. Licensed forester, Tom Hahn of FORECO, LLC., is managing the project. The Licensed forester, Tom Hahn of FORECO, LLC., is managing the project. The major outcomes will be to improve the forest stands; provide openings for major outcomes will be to improve the forest stands; provide openings for wildlife; cull some of the “sick” trees; provide cordwood for the Town DPW; and wildlife; cull some of the “sick” trees; provide cordwood for the Town DPW; and enhance viewscapes and trails. Work on the Town Forest plot was completed in enhance viewscapes and trails. Work on the Town Forest plot was completed in December, 2014 and the logger moved to the Pilote Forest in January, 2015. December, 2014 and the logger moved to the Pilote Forest in January, 2015.

We continue to work closely with other local non-governmental organizations, We continue to work closely with other local non-governmental organizations, particularly with the Squam Lakes Conservation Society. We provided particularly with the Squam Lakes Conservation Society. We provided information at the 2014 Town Meeting and have worked with the Squam Lakes information at the 2014 Town Meeting and have worked with the Squam Lakes Association to educate local folk about the presence of arsenic and radon in deep Association to educate local folk about the presence of arsenic and radon in deep wells. The chair of the Commission is a member of the NH Consortium on wells. The chair of the Commission is a member of the NH Consortium on Arsenic and has attended meetings of that group. The Commission works with Arsenic and has attended meetings of that group. The Commission works with other local Commissions to publish a monthly column, Conservation Matters, in other local Commissions to publish a monthly column, Conservation Matters, in the Record Enterprise. the Record Enterprise.

The Commission continues to work with the “Friends of the Pemi” group. The The Commission continues to work with the “Friends of the Pemi” group. The NH State Parks has now taken control over state land on either side of Livermore NH State Parks has now taken control over state land on either side of Livermore Falls (previously, NH DRED only had direct control over the Plymouth/Campton Falls (previously, NH DRED only had direct control over the Plymouth/Campton side and NH Fish and Game controlled the Holderness/Campton side). Through side and NH Fish and Game controlled the Holderness/Campton side). Through the Holderness Police Department, the Town provided an on-site attendant the Holderness Police Department, the Town provided an on-site attendant during summer, 2014. The Plymouth Area Rotary Club provided picnic benches during summer, 2014. The Plymouth Area Rotary Club provided picnic benches and barbeques on the Holderness side and that area is definitely more “family- and barbeques on the Holderness side and that area is definitely more “family- friendly.” We hope to see improved parking and supervision of the entire area in friendly.” We hope to see improved parking and supervision of the entire area in summer, 2015. summer, 2015.

The Commission continues to try to make its holdings “user friendly.” Many The Commission continues to try to make its holdings “user friendly.” Many thanks to the Holderness Historical Society which provided two picnic tables at thanks to the Holderness Historical Society which provided two picnic tables at 15 15

CONSERVATION COMMISSION CONSERVATION COMMISSION

As always, a major undertaking of the Commission is to monitor properties either As always, a major undertaking of the Commission is to monitor properties either owned by the Town or in which the Town participates in the easement. There are owned by the Town or in which the Town participates in the easement. There are five public access properties: Riverside Park on South River Street; the Pilote and five public access properties: Riverside Park on South River Street; the Pilote and Town Forests on Beede Road; wetlands on Smith Road; and wetlands on the east Town Forests on Beede Road; wetlands on Smith Road; and wetlands on the east side of White Oak Pond. There are also three non-public access easements that side of White Oak Pond. There are also three non-public access easements that the Commission monitors. The other major duty of the Commission is to the Commission monitors. The other major duty of the Commission is to comment on projects involving wetlands or matters pertaining to the Shoreland comment on projects involving wetlands or matters pertaining to the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act. Water Quality Protection Act.

The timber cuts mentioned in last year’s annual report have been started. The timber cuts mentioned in last year’s annual report have been started. Licensed forester, Tom Hahn of FORECO, LLC., is managing the project. The Licensed forester, Tom Hahn of FORECO, LLC., is managing the project. The major outcomes will be to improve the forest stands; provide openings for major outcomes will be to improve the forest stands; provide openings for wildlife; cull some of the “sick” trees; provide cordwood for the Town DPW; and wildlife; cull some of the “sick” trees; provide cordwood for the Town DPW; and enhance viewscapes and trails. Work on the Town Forest plot was completed in enhance viewscapes and trails. Work on the Town Forest plot was completed in December, 2014 and the logger moved to the Pilote Forest in January, 2015. December, 2014 and the logger moved to the Pilote Forest in January, 2015.

We continue to work closely with other local non-governmental organizations, We continue to work closely with other local non-governmental organizations, particularly with the Squam Lakes Conservation Society. We provided particularly with the Squam Lakes Conservation Society. We provided information at the 2014 Town Meeting and have worked with the Squam Lakes information at the 2014 Town Meeting and have worked with the Squam Lakes Association to educate local folk about the presence of arsenic and radon in deep Association to educate local folk about the presence of arsenic and radon in deep wells. The chair of the Commission is a member of the NH Consortium on wells. The chair of the Commission is a member of the NH Consortium on Arsenic and has attended meetings of that group. The Commission works with Arsenic and has attended meetings of that group. The Commission works with other local Commissions to publish a monthly column, Conservation Matters, in other local Commissions to publish a monthly column, Conservation Matters, in the Record Enterprise. the Record Enterprise.

The Commission continues to work with the “Friends of the Pemi” group. The The Commission continues to work with the “Friends of the Pemi” group. The NH State Parks has now taken control over state land on either side of Livermore NH State Parks has now taken control over state land on either side of Livermore Falls (previously, NH DRED only had direct control over the Plymouth/Campton Falls (previously, NH DRED only had direct control over the Plymouth/Campton side and NH Fish and Game controlled the Holderness/Campton side). Through side and NH Fish and Game controlled the Holderness/Campton side). Through the Holderness Police Department, the Town provided an on-site attendant the Holderness Police Department, the Town provided an on-site attendant during summer, 2014. The Plymouth Area Rotary Club provided picnic benches during summer, 2014. The Plymouth Area Rotary Club provided picnic benches and barbeques on the Holderness side and that area is definitely more “family- and barbeques on the Holderness side and that area is definitely more “family- friendly.” We hope to see improved parking and supervision of the entire area in friendly.” We hope to see improved parking and supervision of the entire area in summer, 2015. summer, 2015.

The Commission continues to try to make its holdings “user friendly.” Many The Commission continues to try to make its holdings “user friendly.” Many thanks to the Holderness Historical Society which provided two picnic tables at thanks to the Holderness Historical Society which provided two picnic tables at 15 15

the Pemi Riverside Park location. Upon completion of the forest cuts, we will be the Pemi Riverside Park location. Upon completion of the forest cuts, we will be looking for help to work on the trails on both the Town Forest and Pilote Forest looking for help to work on the trails on both the Town Forest and Pilote Forest properties. We plan to hold an open house after the forest cuts have been properties. We plan to hold an open house after the forest cuts have been completed. Many thanks also to Doug McLane, of Plymouth, who has assisted completed. Many thanks also to Doug McLane, of Plymouth, who has assisted the Commission in dealing with the three Liberty Elms that the Commission has the Commission in dealing with the three Liberty Elms that the Commission has planted in Holderness. The two at the gazebo are doing very well, but the third at planted in Holderness. The two at the gazebo are doing very well, but the third at the Holderness Central School needs a bit of tender loving care. the Holderness Central School needs a bit of tender loving care.

Lastly, there have been a few personnel changes on the Commission. The new Lastly, there have been a few personnel changes on the Commission. The new Land Use Assistant, Colleen Hannon, has been very helpful in organizing the Land Use Assistant, Colleen Hannon, has been very helpful in organizing the paperwork and meetings of the Commission. Chris Buckley resigned because of paperwork and meetings of the Commission. Chris Buckley resigned because of a move to Plymouth. We appreciate his assistance over the past years. We are a move to Plymouth. We appreciate his assistance over the past years. We are looking for new members, so please consider volunteering. looking for new members, so please consider volunteering.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Larry Spencer, Chair, Chris Buckley (through October 2014), Janet Cocchiaro, Larry Spencer, Chair, Chris Buckley (through October 2014), Janet Cocchiaro, Jenny Evans, Jacque Jewell, Anne Packard, and Shelagh Connelly (S.L.) Jenny Evans, Jacque Jewell, Anne Packard, and Shelagh Connelly (S.L.)

Photo of a male coyote who went on exhibit last season at the Photo of a male coyote who went on exhibit last season at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.

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the Pemi Riverside Park location. Upon completion of the forest cuts, we will be the Pemi Riverside Park location. Upon completion of the forest cuts, we will be looking for help to work on the trails on both the Town Forest and Pilote Forest looking for help to work on the trails on both the Town Forest and Pilote Forest properties. We plan to hold an open house after the forest cuts have been properties. We plan to hold an open house after the forest cuts have been completed. Many thanks also to Doug McLane, of Plymouth, who has assisted completed. Many thanks also to Doug McLane, of Plymouth, who has assisted the Commission in dealing with the three Liberty Elms that the Commission has the Commission in dealing with the three Liberty Elms that the Commission has planted in Holderness. The two at the gazebo are doing very well, but the third at planted in Holderness. The two at the gazebo are doing very well, but the third at the Holderness Central School needs a bit of tender loving care. the Holderness Central School needs a bit of tender loving care.

Lastly, there have been a few personnel changes on the Commission. The new Lastly, there have been a few personnel changes on the Commission. The new Land Use Assistant, Colleen Hannon, has been very helpful in organizing the Land Use Assistant, Colleen Hannon, has been very helpful in organizing the paperwork and meetings of the Commission. Chris Buckley resigned because of paperwork and meetings of the Commission. Chris Buckley resigned because of a move to Plymouth. We appreciate his assistance over the past years. We are a move to Plymouth. We appreciate his assistance over the past years. We are looking for new members, so please consider volunteering. looking for new members, so please consider volunteering.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Larry Spencer, Chair, Chris Buckley (through October 2014), Janet Cocchiaro, Larry Spencer, Chair, Chris Buckley (through October 2014), Janet Cocchiaro, Jenny Evans, Jacque Jewell, Anne Packard, and Shelagh Connelly (S.L.) Jenny Evans, Jacque Jewell, Anne Packard, and Shelagh Connelly (S.L.)

Photo of a male coyote who went on exhibit last season at the Photo of a male coyote who went on exhibit last season at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.

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ENERGY COMMITTEE ENERGY COMMITTEE

Established in 2007 to recommend to the Board of Selectmen steps Town Established in 2007 to recommend to the Board of Selectmen steps Town government can take to save energy and reduce emissions, the Holderness government can take to save energy and reduce emissions, the Holderness Energy Committee (HEC) met in late 2014. Energy Committee (HEC) met in late 2014.

The Town continued to purchase electricity from Nextera, an independent The Town continued to purchase electricity from Nextera, an independent electricity broker, to provide power to all Town facilities resulting in some initial electricity broker, to provide power to all Town facilities resulting in some initial savings on a per kilowatt hour rate basis. Our agreement with Nextera ended in savings on a per kilowatt hour rate basis. Our agreement with Nextera ended in March of 2014 and the Town returned to purchasing its power from NH Electric March of 2014 and the Town returned to purchasing its power from NH Electric Coop. The committee has recommended to the Select Board that the Town look Coop. The committee has recommended to the Select Board that the Town look into a new electricity purchase agreement in the spring of 2015. into a new electricity purchase agreement in the spring of 2015.

A project to upgrade the lighting at the DPW garage to LED fixtures was recently A project to upgrade the lighting at the DPW garage to LED fixtures was recently approved and will be completed in early 2015 with the assistance of a 50% grant approved and will be completed in early 2015 with the assistance of a 50% grant from NH Electric Coop. The HEC is also continuing to evaluate options to from NH Electric Coop. The HEC is also continuing to evaluate options to reduce some of the Town’s street light energy consumption and to convert all reduce some of the Town’s street light energy consumption and to convert all street lighting to LED lighting. The addition of solar electricity generation to the street lighting to LED lighting. The addition of solar electricity generation to the public safety building as well as energy efficiency improvements to the public safety building as well as energy efficiency improvements to the building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are still being building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are still being evaluated. evaluated.

Looking ahead to 2015, the HEC will continue to review operational procedures Looking ahead to 2015, the HEC will continue to review operational procedures with the Select Board and Town department heads to see if any improvements with the Select Board and Town department heads to see if any improvements can be made in department methods of operations to reduce energy use in all can be made in department methods of operations to reduce energy use in all Town buildings and equipment. New members are always welcome. If you Town buildings and equipment. New members are always welcome. If you would like to join the HEC, please contact the Town office. would like to join the HEC, please contact the Town office.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Larry Spencer, Walter Johnson, Eleanor Mardin, Bill Johnstone, Will Abbott, Larry Spencer, Walter Johnson, Eleanor Mardin, Bill Johnstone, Will Abbott, Don Cahoon, Amy Sharpe, Tom Stepp and Sam Brickley (S.L.) Don Cahoon, Amy Sharpe, Tom Stepp and Sam Brickley (S.L.)

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ENERGY COMMITTEE ENERGY COMMITTEE

Established in 2007 to recommend to the Board of Selectmen steps Town Established in 2007 to recommend to the Board of Selectmen steps Town government can take to save energy and reduce emissions, the Holderness government can take to save energy and reduce emissions, the Holderness Energy Committee (HEC) met in late 2014. Energy Committee (HEC) met in late 2014.

The Town continued to purchase electricity from Nextera, an independent The Town continued to purchase electricity from Nextera, an independent electricity broker, to provide power to all Town facilities resulting in some initial electricity broker, to provide power to all Town facilities resulting in some initial savings on a per kilowatt hour rate basis. Our agreement with Nextera ended in savings on a per kilowatt hour rate basis. Our agreement with Nextera ended in March of 2014 and the Town returned to purchasing its power from NH Electric March of 2014 and the Town returned to purchasing its power from NH Electric Coop. The committee has recommended to the Select Board that the Town look Coop. The committee has recommended to the Select Board that the Town look into a new electricity purchase agreement in the spring of 2015. into a new electricity purchase agreement in the spring of 2015.

A project to upgrade the lighting at the DPW garage to LED fixtures was recently A project to upgrade the lighting at the DPW garage to LED fixtures was recently approved and will be completed in early 2015 with the assistance of a 50% grant approved and will be completed in early 2015 with the assistance of a 50% grant from NH Electric Coop. The HEC is also continuing to evaluate options to from NH Electric Coop. The HEC is also continuing to evaluate options to reduce some of the Town’s street light energy consumption and to convert all reduce some of the Town’s street light energy consumption and to convert all street lighting to LED lighting. The addition of solar electricity generation to the street lighting to LED lighting. The addition of solar electricity generation to the public safety building as well as energy efficiency improvements to the public safety building as well as energy efficiency improvements to the building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are still being building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are still being evaluated. evaluated.

Looking ahead to 2015, the HEC will continue to review operational procedures Looking ahead to 2015, the HEC will continue to review operational procedures with the Select Board and Town department heads to see if any improvements with the Select Board and Town department heads to see if any improvements can be made in department methods of operations to reduce energy use in all can be made in department methods of operations to reduce energy use in all Town buildings and equipment. New members are always welcome. If you Town buildings and equipment. New members are always welcome. If you would like to join the HEC, please contact the Town office. would like to join the HEC, please contact the Town office.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Larry Spencer, Walter Johnson, Eleanor Mardin, Bill Johnstone, Will Abbott, Larry Spencer, Walter Johnson, Eleanor Mardin, Bill Johnstone, Will Abbott, Don Cahoon, Amy Sharpe, Tom Stepp and Sam Brickley (S.L.) Don Cahoon, Amy Sharpe, Tom Stepp and Sam Brickley (S.L.)

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FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT

2014 was another busy year for the Holderness Fire Department (HFD). Our new 2014 was another busy year for the Holderness Fire Department (HFD). Our new Engine 3 arrived at the beginning of the year and, after two days of training and Engine 3 arrived at the beginning of the year and, after two days of training and placing all the equipment onboard, 12E3 was in service. Our first building fire placing all the equipment onboard, 12E3 was in service. Our first building fire with the new engine came during a snowstorm at the Holderness Prep School. with the new engine came during a snowstorm at the Holderness Prep School. We are very pleased with the performance of the new engine. We are very pleased with the performance of the new engine.

This year the Fire Department promoted two new Deputies and two new This year the Fire Department promoted two new Deputies and two new Captains. Newly promoted officers are Deputies Randy Eastman and Scott Fields Captains. Newly promoted officers are Deputies Randy Eastman and Scott Fields and Captains Jeremy Bonan and William Currier. Deputies Earl Hansen and and Captains Jeremy Bonan and William Currier. Deputies Earl Hansen and Richard Currier have been reassigned to fill the roles of Safety Officer and Richard Currier have been reassigned to fill the roles of Safety Officer and Engineer, respectively. Engineer, respectively.

As always, please remember to test your smoke and CO detectors and replace As always, please remember to test your smoke and CO detectors and replace your batteries twice a year. A working detector could save your life! your batteries twice a year. A working detector could save your life!

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Eleanor Mardin, Fire Chief Eleanor Mardin, Fire Chief

Chief Firefighters Firefighter/EMT Chief Firefighters Firefighter/EMT Eleanor Mardin Jon Abear Matt Abear Eleanor Mardin Jon Abear Matt Abear Doug Barber Amelia Currier Doug Barber Amelia Currier Deputy Chiefs Jamison Brandin Tyler Currier Deputy Chiefs Jamison Brandin Tyler Currier Randy Eastman Tyler Driscoll Stan Graton Randy Eastman Tyler Driscoll Stan Graton Scott Fields David Dupuis Gary Mack Scott Fields David Dupuis Gary Mack Walter Johnson Todd Randlett Walter Johnson Todd Randlett Captains Kevin Rogers Captains Kevin Rogers Jeremy Bonan Ron Saulnier EMTs Jeremy Bonan Ron Saulnier EMTs Jim Chapin Trevor Solomon Tracy Burhoe Jim Chapin Trevor Solomon Tracy Burhoe William Currier Skip VanSickle William Currier Skip VanSickle James Wieliczko Explorers James Wieliczko Explorers Honorary Member Matthew Barber Honorary Member Matthew Barber Richard Mardin Engineer Burt Wieliczko Richard Mardin Engineer Burt Wieliczko Richard Currier Jimmy Wieliczko Richard Currier Jimmy Wieliczko

Safety Officer Paramedic Safety Officer Paramedic Earl Hansen Brad Morse Earl Hansen Brad Morse

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FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT

2014 was another busy year for the Holderness Fire Department (HFD). Our new 2014 was another busy year for the Holderness Fire Department (HFD). Our new Engine 3 arrived at the beginning of the year and, after two days of training and Engine 3 arrived at the beginning of the year and, after two days of training and placing all the equipment onboard, 12E3 was in service. Our first building fire placing all the equipment onboard, 12E3 was in service. Our first building fire with the new engine came during a snowstorm at the Holderness Prep School. with the new engine came during a snowstorm at the Holderness Prep School. We are very pleased with the performance of the new engine. We are very pleased with the performance of the new engine.

This year the Fire Department promoted two new Deputies and two new This year the Fire Department promoted two new Deputies and two new Captains. Newly promoted officers are Deputies Randy Eastman and Scott Fields Captains. Newly promoted officers are Deputies Randy Eastman and Scott Fields and Captains Jeremy Bonan and William Currier. Deputies Earl Hansen and and Captains Jeremy Bonan and William Currier. Deputies Earl Hansen and Richard Currier have been reassigned to fill the roles of Safety Officer and Richard Currier have been reassigned to fill the roles of Safety Officer and Engineer, respectively. Engineer, respectively.

As always, please remember to test your smoke and CO detectors and replace As always, please remember to test your smoke and CO detectors and replace your batteries twice a year. A working detector could save your life! your batteries twice a year. A working detector could save your life!

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Eleanor Mardin, Fire Chief Eleanor Mardin, Fire Chief

Chief Firefighters Firefighter/EMT Chief Firefighters Firefighter/EMT Eleanor Mardin Jon Abear Matt Abear Eleanor Mardin Jon Abear Matt Abear Doug Barber Amelia Currier Doug Barber Amelia Currier Deputy Chiefs Jamison Brandin Tyler Currier Deputy Chiefs Jamison Brandin Tyler Currier Randy Eastman Tyler Driscoll Stan Graton Randy Eastman Tyler Driscoll Stan Graton Scott Fields David Dupuis Gary Mack Scott Fields David Dupuis Gary Mack Walter Johnson Todd Randlett Walter Johnson Todd Randlett Captains Kevin Rogers Captains Kevin Rogers Jeremy Bonan Ron Saulnier EMTs Jeremy Bonan Ron Saulnier EMTs Jim Chapin Trevor Solomon Tracy Burhoe Jim Chapin Trevor Solomon Tracy Burhoe William Currier Skip VanSickle William Currier Skip VanSickle James Wieliczko Explorers James Wieliczko Explorers Honorary Member Matthew Barber Honorary Member Matthew Barber Richard Mardin Engineer Burt Wieliczko Richard Mardin Engineer Burt Wieliczko Richard Currier Jimmy Wieliczko Richard Currier Jimmy Wieliczko

Safety Officer Paramedic Safety Officer Paramedic Earl Hansen Brad Morse Earl Hansen Brad Morse

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FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR 2014 FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR 2014

Field training exercise on North River Street. Field training exercise on North River Street. Photo courtesy of Gary Mack Photo courtesy of Gary Mack

Alarm Activations………………………………..…40 Alarm Activations………………………………..…40 Brush Fires………………………………………..….5 Brush Fires………………………………………..….5 Chimney Fires……………………………………..…3 Chimney Fires……………………………………..…3 Electrical Problems…………………………………..1 Electrical Problems…………………………………..1 Fuel Spills…………………………………………....1 Fuel Spills…………………………………………....1 Lightning Strikes…………………………………..…2 Lightning Strikes…………………………………..…2 Medical………………………………………….…157 Medical………………………………………….…157 Motor Vehicle Accidents…………………………...23 Motor Vehicle Accidents…………………………...23 Mutual Aid………………………………………….38 Mutual Aid………………………………………….38 Power Lines Down………………………………….16 Power Lines Down………………………………….16 Rescue………………………………………………… 3 Rescue………………………………………………… 3 Service Calls…………………………………………. 9 Service Calls…………………………………………. 9 Smoke Investigation………………………………….. 2 Smoke Investigation………………………………….. 2 Structure Fires ……………………………………….. 1 Structure Fires ……………………………………….. 1 Total Calls: 301 Total Calls: 301

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FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR 2014 FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLS FOR 2014

Field training exercise on North River Street. Field training exercise on North River Street. Photo courtesy of Gary Mack Photo courtesy of Gary Mack

Alarm Activations………………………………..…40 Alarm Activations………………………………..…40 Brush Fires………………………………………..….5 Brush Fires………………………………………..….5 Chimney Fires……………………………………..…3 Chimney Fires……………………………………..…3 Electrical Problems…………………………………..1 Electrical Problems…………………………………..1 Fuel Spills…………………………………………....1 Fuel Spills…………………………………………....1 Lightning Strikes…………………………………..…2 Lightning Strikes…………………………………..…2 Medical………………………………………….…157 Medical………………………………………….…157 Motor Vehicle Accidents…………………………...23 Motor Vehicle Accidents…………………………...23 Mutual Aid………………………………………….38 Mutual Aid………………………………………….38 Power Lines Down………………………………….16 Power Lines Down………………………………….16 Rescue………………………………………………… 3 Rescue………………………………………………… 3 Service Calls…………………………………………. 9 Service Calls…………………………………………. 9 Smoke Investigation………………………………….. 2 Smoke Investigation………………………………….. 2 Structure Fires ……………………………………….. 1 Structure Fires ……………………………………….. 1 Total Calls: 301 Total Calls: 301

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FOREST FIRE WARDEN FOREST FIRE WARDEN

Outside fires can be started in different ways. Careless disposal of ashes; Outside fires can be started in different ways. Careless disposal of ashes; discarded cigarettes; unattended campfires; or if you happen to be at the shooting discarded cigarettes; unattended campfires; or if you happen to be at the shooting range and miss your target, a bullet could hit a rock and start a fire. The fall of range and miss your target, a bullet could hit a rock and start a fire. The fall of 2014 was not that dry but a two-acre fire was caused by a missed shot at the Pemi 2014 was not that dry but a two-acre fire was caused by a missed shot at the Pemi Fish and Game Range and spread quickly uphill. HFD had assistance from Fish and Game Range and spread quickly uphill. HFD had assistance from neighboring towns and the fire was under control in an hour. HFD also neighboring towns and the fire was under control in an hour. HFD also responded to a fire on Groton Island. This fire was caused when a camp fire was responded to a fire on Groton Island. This fire was caused when a camp fire was not properly extinguished. The fire burned into the ground and followed several not properly extinguished. The fire burned into the ground and followed several tree roots before it started the duff and pine needles on fire. The fire came tree roots before it started the duff and pine needles on fire. The fire came dangerously close to a building that had just been renovated. Please remember to dangerously close to a building that had just been renovated. Please remember to properly extinguish all outside fires. properly extinguish all outside fires.

Permits are needed for any outside fire unless there is snow cover. Permits can Permits are needed for any outside fire unless there is snow cover. Permits can be picked up at the Town Hall or Fire Department at no cost. be picked up at the Town Hall or Fire Department at no cost.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Eleanor Mardin, Forest Fire Warden Eleanor Mardin, Forest Fire Warden

Field training burn on North River Street Field training burn on North River Street Photo courtesy of Gary Mack Photo courtesy of Gary Mack

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FOREST FIRE WARDEN FOREST FIRE WARDEN

Outside fires can be started in different ways. Careless disposal of ashes; Outside fires can be started in different ways. Careless disposal of ashes; discarded cigarettes; unattended campfires; or if you happen to be at the shooting discarded cigarettes; unattended campfires; or if you happen to be at the shooting range and miss your target, a bullet could hit a rock and start a fire. The fall of range and miss your target, a bullet could hit a rock and start a fire. The fall of 2014 was not that dry but a two-acre fire was caused by a missed shot at the Pemi 2014 was not that dry but a two-acre fire was caused by a missed shot at the Pemi Fish and Game Range and spread quickly uphill. HFD had assistance from Fish and Game Range and spread quickly uphill. HFD had assistance from neighboring towns and the fire was under control in an hour. HFD also neighboring towns and the fire was under control in an hour. HFD also responded to a fire on Groton Island. This fire was caused when a camp fire was responded to a fire on Groton Island. This fire was caused when a camp fire was not properly extinguished. The fire burned into the ground and followed several not properly extinguished. The fire burned into the ground and followed several tree roots before it started the duff and pine needles on fire. The fire came tree roots before it started the duff and pine needles on fire. The fire came dangerously close to a building that had just been renovated. Please remember to dangerously close to a building that had just been renovated. Please remember to properly extinguish all outside fires. properly extinguish all outside fires.

Permits are needed for any outside fire unless there is snow cover. Permits can Permits are needed for any outside fire unless there is snow cover. Permits can be picked up at the Town Hall or Fire Department at no cost. be picked up at the Town Hall or Fire Department at no cost.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Eleanor Mardin, Forest Fire Warden Eleanor Mardin, Forest Fire Warden

Field training burn on North River Street Field training burn on North River Street Photo courtesy of Gary Mack Photo courtesy of Gary Mack

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LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Library Hours Library Hours Monday- 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday- 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Tuesday- 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday- 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Wednesday- 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday- 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday- Closed Thursday- Closed Friday- 9:00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M. Friday- 9:00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M. Saturday- 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Saturday- 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Left to right: Deborah Thouin, Jackie Heath- Library Director, Left to right: Deborah Thouin, Jackie Heath- Library Director, Kelly Schwaner, and Jeannie Perkins. Kelly Schwaner, and Jeannie Perkins.

A new webpage and a new public online catalog were launched in May. The A new webpage and a new public online catalog were launched in May. The automation system at the Library has been updated and the new system allows automation system at the Library has been updated and the new system allows patrons to look up materials remotely and also, using a PIN, to renew, request, patrons to look up materials remotely and also, using a PIN, to renew, request, and reserve items. The old, slow computers that had obsolete operating systems and reserve items. The old, slow computers that had obsolete operating systems were replaced. were replaced.

We joined other New Hampshire libraries using the theme “Fizz, Boom, Read!” We joined other New Hampshire libraries using the theme “Fizz, Boom, Read!” for the Summer Reading Program. Master storyteller, Simon Brooks, and for the Summer Reading Program. Master storyteller, Simon Brooks, and singer/storyteller, Steve Blunt, came to entertain and enlighten. Over 70 children singer/storyteller, Steve Blunt, came to entertain and enlighten. Over 70 children signed up to read for a certain amount of time on a regular basis, winning prizes. signed up to read for a certain amount of time on a regular basis, winning prizes. Afternoon programs of arts and crafts, Legos, and origami were well attended. Afternoon programs of arts and crafts, Legos, and origami were well attended. Volunteers and Trustees built a “Little Free Library” which was set up at the Volunteers and Trustees built a “Little Free Library” which was set up at the town’s public beach so readers could borrow books and leave books in return. town’s public beach so readers could borrow books and leave books in return. The Story Walk, set up with cooperation from the Holderness Recreation The Story Walk, set up with cooperation from the Holderness Recreation Department and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, was popular during July Department and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, was popular during July

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LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Library Hours Library Hours Monday- 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday- 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Tuesday- 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday- 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Wednesday- 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday- 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday- Closed Thursday- Closed Friday- 9:00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M. Friday- 9:00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M. Saturday- 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Saturday- 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Left to right: Deborah Thouin, Jackie Heath- Library Director, Left to right: Deborah Thouin, Jackie Heath- Library Director, Kelly Schwaner, and Jeannie Perkins. Kelly Schwaner, and Jeannie Perkins.

A new webpage and a new public online catalog were launched in May. The A new webpage and a new public online catalog were launched in May. The automation system at the Library has been updated and the new system allows automation system at the Library has been updated and the new system allows patrons to look up materials remotely and also, using a PIN, to renew, request, patrons to look up materials remotely and also, using a PIN, to renew, request, and reserve items. The old, slow computers that had obsolete operating systems and reserve items. The old, slow computers that had obsolete operating systems were replaced. were replaced.

We joined other New Hampshire libraries using the theme “Fizz, Boom, Read!” We joined other New Hampshire libraries using the theme “Fizz, Boom, Read!” for the Summer Reading Program. Master storyteller, Simon Brooks, and for the Summer Reading Program. Master storyteller, Simon Brooks, and singer/storyteller, Steve Blunt, came to entertain and enlighten. Over 70 children singer/storyteller, Steve Blunt, came to entertain and enlighten. Over 70 children signed up to read for a certain amount of time on a regular basis, winning prizes. signed up to read for a certain amount of time on a regular basis, winning prizes. Afternoon programs of arts and crafts, Legos, and origami were well attended. Afternoon programs of arts and crafts, Legos, and origami were well attended. Volunteers and Trustees built a “Little Free Library” which was set up at the Volunteers and Trustees built a “Little Free Library” which was set up at the town’s public beach so readers could borrow books and leave books in return. town’s public beach so readers could borrow books and leave books in return. The Story Walk, set up with cooperation from the Holderness Recreation The Story Walk, set up with cooperation from the Holderness Recreation Department and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, was popular during July Department and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, was popular during July

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and August. The Library offered free passes to area attractions including Castle and August. The Library offered free passes to area attractions including Castle in the Clouds (gift from the Friends of the Holderness Library) and Squam Lakes in the Clouds (gift from the Friends of the Holderness Library) and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (donated by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center). Natural Science Center (donated by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center). Story Time was held every Wednesday morning and it is always a great way for Story Time was held every Wednesday morning and it is always a great way for parents and children to enjoy literature and socialize. On Wednesday afternoons, parents and children to enjoy literature and socialize. On Wednesday afternoons, Casual Bridge is played. Knitting meets on Friday. Mahjong is played in the Casual Bridge is played. Knitting meets on Friday. Mahjong is played in the meeting room. There is an active book discussion group that currently meets meeting room. There is an active book discussion group that currently meets once a month. A Puzzle Club was formed to share puzzles. There’s a needlepoint once a month. A Puzzle Club was formed to share puzzles. There’s a needlepoint group that meets weekly. For times and details of these activities and more, group that meets weekly. For times and details of these activities and more, please visit the library web page, www.holdernesslibrary.org or give us a call at please visit the library web page, www.holdernesslibrary.org or give us a call at 968-7066. 968-7066.

Library Statistics Library Statistics . Number of registered borrowers – 1,826 . Number of registered borrowers – 1,826 . Number of items owned – 12,299 . Number of items owned – 12,299 . Items circulated – 12,090 . Items circulated – 12,090 . Library visits/patron usage (“foot traffic”) – 11,694 . Library visits/patron usage (“foot traffic”) – 11,694 . Number of adult programs – 141 (attendance -1,027) . Number of adult programs – 141 (attendance -1,027) . Number of children’s programs - 85 (attendance -1,508) . Number of children’s programs - 85 (attendance -1,508)

We are grateful to all the wonderful folks who volunteer time or make donations We are grateful to all the wonderful folks who volunteer time or make donations to the Library throughout the year. Many thanks to the Friends of the Holderness to the Library throughout the year. Many thanks to the Friends of the Holderness Library who purchase items and passes for patrons; earn money through Library who purchase items and passes for patrons; earn money through fundraising; and act as strong advocates for the Library. Thank you to the fundraising; and act as strong advocates for the Library. Thank you to the community for continued support. We look forward to seeing you all at community for continued support. We look forward to seeing you all at Holderness Free Library, a “vibrant place where people can connect!” Holderness Free Library, a “vibrant place where people can connect!”

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Jackie Heath, Library Director Jackie Heath, Library Director

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and August. The Library offered free passes to area attractions including Castle and August. The Library offered free passes to area attractions including Castle in the Clouds (gift from the Friends of the Holderness Library) and Squam Lakes in the Clouds (gift from the Friends of the Holderness Library) and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (donated by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center). Natural Science Center (donated by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center). Story Time was held every Wednesday morning and it is always a great way for Story Time was held every Wednesday morning and it is always a great way for parents and children to enjoy literature and socialize. On Wednesday afternoons, parents and children to enjoy literature and socialize. On Wednesday afternoons, Casual Bridge is played. Knitting meets on Friday. Mahjong is played in the Casual Bridge is played. Knitting meets on Friday. Mahjong is played in the meeting room. There is an active book discussion group that currently meets meeting room. There is an active book discussion group that currently meets once a month. A Puzzle Club was formed to share puzzles. There’s a needlepoint once a month. A Puzzle Club was formed to share puzzles. There’s a needlepoint group that meets weekly. For times and details of these activities and more, group that meets weekly. For times and details of these activities and more, please visit the library web page, www.holdernesslibrary.org or give us a call at please visit the library web page, www.holdernesslibrary.org or give us a call at 968-7066. 968-7066.

Library Statistics Library Statistics . Number of registered borrowers – 1,826 . Number of registered borrowers – 1,826 . Number of items owned – 12,299 . Number of items owned – 12,299 . Items circulated – 12,090 . Items circulated – 12,090 . Library visits/patron usage (“foot traffic”) – 11,694 . Library visits/patron usage (“foot traffic”) – 11,694 . Number of adult programs – 141 (attendance -1,027) . Number of adult programs – 141 (attendance -1,027) . Number of children’s programs - 85 (attendance -1,508) . Number of children’s programs - 85 (attendance -1,508)

We are grateful to all the wonderful folks who volunteer time or make donations We are grateful to all the wonderful folks who volunteer time or make donations to the Library throughout the year. Many thanks to the Friends of the Holderness to the Library throughout the year. Many thanks to the Friends of the Holderness Library who purchase items and passes for patrons; earn money through Library who purchase items and passes for patrons; earn money through fundraising; and act as strong advocates for the Library. Thank you to the fundraising; and act as strong advocates for the Library. Thank you to the community for continued support. We look forward to seeing you all at community for continued support. We look forward to seeing you all at Holderness Free Library, a “vibrant place where people can connect!” Holderness Free Library, a “vibrant place where people can connect!”

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Jackie Heath, Library Director Jackie Heath, Library Director

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LIBRARY TRUSTEES’ REPORT LIBRARY TRUSTEES’ REPORT

This past year has been a busy and exciting one for the Holderness Free Library. This past year has been a busy and exciting one for the Holderness Free Library. As part of a plan that started in 2008, the Trustees have been working on the next As part of a plan that started in 2008, the Trustees have been working on the next steps in our plan to be handicap accessible and to create more space for our steps in our plan to be handicap accessible and to create more space for our patrons to gather and to provide programming for children and adults in our patrons to gather and to provide programming for children and adults in our community. We completed many projects in the past five years that set the community. We completed many projects in the past five years that set the foundation for the future of our beautiful library. Most notably we have restored foundation for the future of our beautiful library. Most notably we have restored the historical building to much of its original glory. We look forward to the the historical building to much of its original glory. We look forward to the coming year as we continue with plans to expand while being mindful of our coming year as we continue with plans to expand while being mindful of our historic roots on the corner of downtown Holderness. historic roots on the corner of downtown Holderness.

2014 was a year of hello’s and goodbyes. We welcomed our new Library 2014 was a year of hello’s and goodbyes. We welcomed our new Library Director last spring. Jackie Heath comes to us with years of experience and her Director last spring. Jackie Heath comes to us with years of experience and her own Holderness story having lived on True Farm 30 years ago. Jackie has been own Holderness story having lived on True Farm 30 years ago. Jackie has been busy getting to know Holderness patrons and residents. Under Jackie’s busy getting to know Holderness patrons and residents. Under Jackie’s leadership, we continue to provide an outstanding collection of books, DVDs, leadership, we continue to provide an outstanding collection of books, DVDs, magazines and newspapers. Jackie brings new ideas, energy and enthusiasm to magazines and newspapers. Jackie brings new ideas, energy and enthusiasm to our library. our library.

In addition to a new Director, we have welcomed a new Child and Youth In addition to a new Director, we have welcomed a new Child and Youth Services Librarian. Deborah Thouin joins Jackie and Jeanne Perkins to round out Services Librarian. Deborah Thouin joins Jackie and Jeanne Perkins to round out our staff. We are very excited to have her on board. She has many years of our staff. We are very excited to have her on board. She has many years of experience at the library in Bristol and, given her enthusiasm and creativity, we experience at the library in Bristol and, given her enthusiasm and creativity, we are looking forward to great things in our youth programming. are looking forward to great things in our youth programming.

Kelly Schwaner, the Child and Youth Services Librarian for the last 4 years, Kelly Schwaner, the Child and Youth Services Librarian for the last 4 years, resigned her position to pursue a different career path. During her time with the resigned her position to pursue a different career path. During her time with the library, Kelly created a wonderful children’s program. She not only had story library, Kelly created a wonderful children’s program. She not only had story times on Wednesday, but she developed outreach programs by collaborating with times on Wednesday, but she developed outreach programs by collaborating with the Science Center, local day cares and the Holderness Central School. Youth the Science Center, local day cares and the Holderness Central School. Youth patron numbers swelled as our collection and programs increased. We wish patron numbers swelled as our collection and programs increased. We wish Kelly success in her new adventure. We are also grateful that she will be Kelly success in her new adventure. We are also grateful that she will be continuing with the Friends of the Library. continuing with the Friends of the Library.

The Trustees are most grateful to the Friends of the Library for their ongoing The Trustees are most grateful to the Friends of the Library for their ongoing fundraising efforts. We had our third Cupcake Challenge on Memorial Day in fundraising efforts. We had our third Cupcake Challenge on Memorial Day in conjunction with our annual book sale. This past December the Friends had their conjunction with our annual book sale. This past December the Friends had their tenth annual Santa Sale. This has been a wonderful holiday event that has been tenth annual Santa Sale. This has been a wonderful holiday event that has been 23 23

LIBRARY TRUSTEES’ REPORT LIBRARY TRUSTEES’ REPORT

This past year has been a busy and exciting one for the Holderness Free Library. This past year has been a busy and exciting one for the Holderness Free Library. As part of a plan that started in 2008, the Trustees have been working on the next As part of a plan that started in 2008, the Trustees have been working on the next steps in our plan to be handicap accessible and to create more space for our steps in our plan to be handicap accessible and to create more space for our patrons to gather and to provide programming for children and adults in our patrons to gather and to provide programming for children and adults in our community. We completed many projects in the past five years that set the community. We completed many projects in the past five years that set the foundation for the future of our beautiful library. Most notably we have restored foundation for the future of our beautiful library. Most notably we have restored the historical building to much of its original glory. We look forward to the the historical building to much of its original glory. We look forward to the coming year as we continue with plans to expand while being mindful of our coming year as we continue with plans to expand while being mindful of our historic roots on the corner of downtown Holderness. historic roots on the corner of downtown Holderness.

2014 was a year of hello’s and goodbyes. We welcomed our new Library 2014 was a year of hello’s and goodbyes. We welcomed our new Library Director last spring. Jackie Heath comes to us with years of experience and her Director last spring. Jackie Heath comes to us with years of experience and her own Holderness story having lived on True Farm 30 years ago. Jackie has been own Holderness story having lived on True Farm 30 years ago. Jackie has been busy getting to know Holderness patrons and residents. Under Jackie’s busy getting to know Holderness patrons and residents. Under Jackie’s leadership, we continue to provide an outstanding collection of books, DVDs, leadership, we continue to provide an outstanding collection of books, DVDs, magazines and newspapers. Jackie brings new ideas, energy and enthusiasm to magazines and newspapers. Jackie brings new ideas, energy and enthusiasm to our library. our library.

In addition to a new Director, we have welcomed a new Child and Youth In addition to a new Director, we have welcomed a new Child and Youth Services Librarian. Deborah Thouin joins Jackie and Jeanne Perkins to round out Services Librarian. Deborah Thouin joins Jackie and Jeanne Perkins to round out our staff. We are very excited to have her on board. She has many years of our staff. We are very excited to have her on board. She has many years of experience at the library in Bristol and, given her enthusiasm and creativity, we experience at the library in Bristol and, given her enthusiasm and creativity, we are looking forward to great things in our youth programming. are looking forward to great things in our youth programming.

Kelly Schwaner, the Child and Youth Services Librarian for the last 4 years, Kelly Schwaner, the Child and Youth Services Librarian for the last 4 years, resigned her position to pursue a different career path. During her time with the resigned her position to pursue a different career path. During her time with the library, Kelly created a wonderful children’s program. She not only had story library, Kelly created a wonderful children’s program. She not only had story times on Wednesday, but she developed outreach programs by collaborating with times on Wednesday, but she developed outreach programs by collaborating with the Science Center, local day cares and the Holderness Central School. Youth the Science Center, local day cares and the Holderness Central School. Youth patron numbers swelled as our collection and programs increased. We wish patron numbers swelled as our collection and programs increased. We wish Kelly success in her new adventure. We are also grateful that she will be Kelly success in her new adventure. We are also grateful that she will be continuing with the Friends of the Library. continuing with the Friends of the Library.

The Trustees are most grateful to the Friends of the Library for their ongoing The Trustees are most grateful to the Friends of the Library for their ongoing fundraising efforts. We had our third Cupcake Challenge on Memorial Day in fundraising efforts. We had our third Cupcake Challenge on Memorial Day in conjunction with our annual book sale. This past December the Friends had their conjunction with our annual book sale. This past December the Friends had their tenth annual Santa Sale. This has been a wonderful holiday event that has been tenth annual Santa Sale. This has been a wonderful holiday event that has been 23 23 enjoyed by children, parents and the Friends, who work tirelessly to provide sale enjoyed by children, parents and the Friends, who work tirelessly to provide sale items, wrap gifts, take pictures with Santa, sell cookies and of course revel in the items, wrap gifts, take pictures with Santa, sell cookies and of course revel in the children’s excitement. Beyond the funds raised, the Trustees value the Friends children’s excitement. Beyond the funds raised, the Trustees value the Friends ongoing support in our community. ongoing support in our community.

The Trustees wish to thank all the residents of Holderness for the ongoing The Trustees wish to thank all the residents of Holderness for the ongoing support of our library. support of our library.

Holderness Library Trustees, Holderness Library Trustees,

Ted Vansant Vic Currier Ted Vansant Vic Currier Tom Stepp Kathy Wieliczko Tom Stepp Kathy Wieliczko Carol Snelling Kim Currell (Alternate) Carol Snelling Kim Currell (Alternate)

Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe

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enjoyed by children, parents and the Friends, who work tirelessly to provide sale enjoyed by children, parents and the Friends, who work tirelessly to provide sale items, wrap gifts, take pictures with Santa, sell cookies and of course revel in the items, wrap gifts, take pictures with Santa, sell cookies and of course revel in the children’s excitement. Beyond the funds raised, the Trustees value the Friends children’s excitement. Beyond the funds raised, the Trustees value the Friends ongoing support in our community. ongoing support in our community.

The Trustees wish to thank all the residents of Holderness for the ongoing The Trustees wish to thank all the residents of Holderness for the ongoing support of our library. support of our library.

Holderness Library Trustees, Holderness Library Trustees,

Ted Vansant Vic Currier Ted Vansant Vic Currier Tom Stepp Kathy Wieliczko Tom Stepp Kathy Wieliczko Carol Snelling Kim Currell (Alternate) Carol Snelling Kim Currell (Alternate)

Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe

24 24 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES MARCH 13 & 14, 2014 MARCH 13 & 14, 2014

At the annual Town Meeting of the Town of Holderness held on March 11 and At the annual Town Meeting of the Town of Holderness held on March 11 and postponed March 12 by the Moderator Ross Deachman due to inclement weather, postponed March 12 by the Moderator Ross Deachman due to inclement weather, reconvened March 13, 2014, the following business was transacted. reconvened March 13, 2014, the following business was transacted.

At 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Holderness Town Hall, At 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Holderness Town Hall, Moderator Ross Deachman convened the meeting and declared the polls opened. Moderator Ross Deachman convened the meeting and declared the polls opened. At 7:00 p.m., Moderator Deachman declared the polls closed and the ballots At 7:00 p.m., Moderator Deachman declared the polls closed and the ballots counted. Results were announced and the Moderator declared the winners. counted. Results were announced and the Moderator declared the winners.

At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Holderness Central School, the At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Holderness Central School, the Meeting resumed following the Holderness Central School District Meeting. Meeting resumed following the Holderness Central School District Meeting. Malcolm “Tink” Taylor was duly appointed as Moderator, pro tem by Moderator Malcolm “Tink” Taylor was duly appointed as Moderator, pro tem by Moderator Ross Deachman for the purpose of presiding over the meeting. Ross Deachman for the purpose of presiding over the meeting.

Moderator Malcolm Taylor asked for a moment of silence for those residents that Moderator Malcolm Taylor asked for a moment of silence for those residents that had passed away during the year 2013. had passed away during the year 2013.

Moderator Taylor announced the results of Article 1 and declared the winners. Moderator Taylor announced the results of Article 1 and declared the winners. The Moderator announced the results of the State Special Election for Executive The Moderator announced the results of the State Special Election for Executive Councilor. The Moderator declared that Article 2 (the Zoning Amendments) had Councilor. The Moderator declared that Article 2 (the Zoning Amendments) had all passed. all passed.

Article 1: To choose all Town Officers by official ballot: Article 1: To choose all Town Officers by official ballot: Selectman for 3 Years: (Vote for Two) Selectman for 3 Years: (Vote for Two) Jill Mudgett White 248 Jill Mudgett White 248 Peter S.Francesco 250 Peter S.Francesco 250

Town Clerk for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Town Clerk for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Ellen King 307 Ellen King 307

Trustee of Trust Funds for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Trustee of Trust Funds for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Maurice Lafreniere 292 Maurice Lafreniere 292

Library Trustee for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Library Trustee for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Carol A. Snelling 282 Carol A. Snelling 282

Supervisor of the Checklist for 6 Years: (Vote for One) Supervisor of the Checklist for 6 Years: (Vote for One) Frances “Kay” Hanson 290 Frances “Kay” Hanson 290 25 25

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES MARCH 13 & 14, 2014 MARCH 13 & 14, 2014

At the annual Town Meeting of the Town of Holderness held on March 11 and At the annual Town Meeting of the Town of Holderness held on March 11 and postponed March 12 by the Moderator Ross Deachman due to inclement weather, postponed March 12 by the Moderator Ross Deachman due to inclement weather, reconvened March 13, 2014, the following business was transacted. reconvened March 13, 2014, the following business was transacted.

At 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Holderness Town Hall, At 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Holderness Town Hall, Moderator Ross Deachman convened the meeting and declared the polls opened. Moderator Ross Deachman convened the meeting and declared the polls opened. At 7:00 p.m., Moderator Deachman declared the polls closed and the ballots At 7:00 p.m., Moderator Deachman declared the polls closed and the ballots counted. Results were announced and the Moderator declared the winners. counted. Results were announced and the Moderator declared the winners.

At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Holderness Central School, the At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Holderness Central School, the Meeting resumed following the Holderness Central School District Meeting. Meeting resumed following the Holderness Central School District Meeting. Malcolm “Tink” Taylor was duly appointed as Moderator, pro tem by Moderator Malcolm “Tink” Taylor was duly appointed as Moderator, pro tem by Moderator Ross Deachman for the purpose of presiding over the meeting. Ross Deachman for the purpose of presiding over the meeting.

Moderator Malcolm Taylor asked for a moment of silence for those residents that Moderator Malcolm Taylor asked for a moment of silence for those residents that had passed away during the year 2013. had passed away during the year 2013.

Moderator Taylor announced the results of Article 1 and declared the winners. Moderator Taylor announced the results of Article 1 and declared the winners. The Moderator announced the results of the State Special Election for Executive The Moderator announced the results of the State Special Election for Executive Councilor. The Moderator declared that Article 2 (the Zoning Amendments) had Councilor. The Moderator declared that Article 2 (the Zoning Amendments) had all passed. all passed.

Article 1: To choose all Town Officers by official ballot: Article 1: To choose all Town Officers by official ballot: Selectman for 3 Years: (Vote for Two) Selectman for 3 Years: (Vote for Two) Jill Mudgett White 248 Jill Mudgett White 248 Peter S.Francesco 250 Peter S.Francesco 250

Town Clerk for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Town Clerk for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Ellen King 307 Ellen King 307

Trustee of Trust Funds for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Trustee of Trust Funds for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Maurice Lafreniere 292 Maurice Lafreniere 292

Library Trustee for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Library Trustee for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Carol A. Snelling 282 Carol A. Snelling 282

Supervisor of the Checklist for 6 Years: (Vote for One) Supervisor of the Checklist for 6 Years: (Vote for One) Frances “Kay” Hanson 290 Frances “Kay” Hanson 290 25 25

Fire Ward for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Fire Ward for 3 Years: (Vote for One) David Dupuis 281 David Dupuis 281

Special General Election for Executive Councilor: Special General Election for Executive Councilor: Republican: Republican: Joseph D. Kenney 126 Joseph D. Kenney 126

Democratic: Democratic: Michael J. Cryans 179 Michael J. Cryans 179

Article 2: 2014 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes Article 2: 2014 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes (Recommended by the Planning Board) (Recommended by the Planning Board)

1. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by 1. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 400.6.3.1: Flashing Signs: to clarify and expand the portion of Section 400.6.3.1: Flashing Signs: to clarify and expand the portion of the ordinance addressing the use of flashing and electronic signs?” the ordinance addressing the use of flashing and electronic signs?”

Yes 232 No 55 Yes 232 No 55

2. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by 2. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 400.8.2: to clarify that setback requirements for septic tanks and Section 400.8.2: to clarify that setback requirements for septic tanks and leach fields also apply to rivers and clarify the setback reference line?” leach fields also apply to rivers and clarify the setback reference line?”

Yes 262 No 33 Yes 262 No 33

3. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by 3. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 700.3.1: Lots: to replace the phrase cubic footage with living Section 700.3.1: Lots: to replace the phrase cubic footage with living area square footage?” area square footage?”

Yes 253 No 34 Yes 253 No 34

4. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by 4. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 1100.1 Expedited Septic System Repair or Replacement: to Section 1100.1 Expedited Septic System Repair or Replacement: to

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Fire Ward for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Fire Ward for 3 Years: (Vote for One) David Dupuis 281 David Dupuis 281

Special General Election for Executive Councilor: Special General Election for Executive Councilor: Republican: Republican: Joseph D. Kenney 126 Joseph D. Kenney 126

Democratic: Democratic: Michael J. Cryans 179 Michael J. Cryans 179

Article 2: 2014 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes Article 2: 2014 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes (Recommended by the Planning Board) (Recommended by the Planning Board)

1. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by 1. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 400.6.3.1: Flashing Signs: to clarify and expand the portion of Section 400.6.3.1: Flashing Signs: to clarify and expand the portion of the ordinance addressing the use of flashing and electronic signs?” the ordinance addressing the use of flashing and electronic signs?”

Yes 232 No 55 Yes 232 No 55

2. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by 2. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 400.8.2: to clarify that setback requirements for septic tanks and Section 400.8.2: to clarify that setback requirements for septic tanks and leach fields also apply to rivers and clarify the setback reference line?” leach fields also apply to rivers and clarify the setback reference line?”

Yes 262 No 33 Yes 262 No 33

3. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by 3. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 700.3.1: Lots: to replace the phrase cubic footage with living Section 700.3.1: Lots: to replace the phrase cubic footage with living area square footage?” area square footage?”

Yes 253 No 34 Yes 253 No 34

4. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by 4. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 1100.1 Expedited Septic System Repair or Replacement: to Section 1100.1 Expedited Septic System Repair or Replacement: to

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change the process for approving an expedited septic system repair or change the process for approving an expedited septic system repair or replacement?” replacement?” Yes 250 No 35 Yes 250 No 35

5. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by 5. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 1300 Definitions: Expansion – to replace the phrase cubic Section 1300 Definitions: Expansion – to replace the phrase cubic footage with living area square footage and clarify expansion of use?” footage with living area square footage and clarify expansion of use?”

Yes 254 No 33 Yes 254 No 33

6. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 as proposed by 6. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 1300 Definitions: Structure – To exclude fences 6’ high or lower Section 1300 Definitions: Structure – To exclude fences 6’ high or lower from the definition?” from the definition?”

Yes 232 No 50 Yes 232 No 50

HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION RESULTS ELECTION RESULTS

School Board Member for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Joseph E. Casey 287 Joseph E. Casey 287

School Board Member for 2 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member for 2 Years: (Vote for One) Christina Gribben 265 Christina Gribben 265

School District Treasurer for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School District Treasurer for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Kathleen S. Whittemore 278 Kathleen S. Whittemore 278

School District Moderator for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School District Moderator for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Write-in Write-in Malcolm Taylor 23 Malcolm Taylor 23 Ross Deachman 8 Ross Deachman 8 HOLDERNESS ELECTION RESULTS HOLDERNESS ELECTION RESULTS PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT ELECTION RESULTS ELECTION RESULTS

Moderator for 2 Years: (Vote for One) Moderator for 2 Years: (Vote for One) Quentin Blaine 274 Quentin Blaine 274

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change the process for approving an expedited septic system repair or change the process for approving an expedited septic system repair or replacement?” replacement?” Yes 250 No 35 Yes 250 No 35

5. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by 5. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 1300 Definitions: Expansion – to replace the phrase cubic Section 1300 Definitions: Expansion – to replace the phrase cubic footage with living area square footage and clarify expansion of use?” footage with living area square footage and clarify expansion of use?”

Yes 254 No 33 Yes 254 No 33

6. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 as proposed by 6. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 1300 Definitions: Structure – To exclude fences 6’ high or lower Section 1300 Definitions: Structure – To exclude fences 6’ high or lower from the definition?” from the definition?”

Yes 232 No 50 Yes 232 No 50

HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION RESULTS ELECTION RESULTS

School Board Member for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Joseph E. Casey 287 Joseph E. Casey 287

School Board Member for 2 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member for 2 Years: (Vote for One) Christina Gribben 265 Christina Gribben 265

School District Treasurer for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School District Treasurer for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Kathleen S. Whittemore 278 Kathleen S. Whittemore 278

School District Moderator for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School District Moderator for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Write-in Write-in Malcolm Taylor 23 Malcolm Taylor 23 Ross Deachman 8 Ross Deachman 8 HOLDERNESS ELECTION RESULTS HOLDERNESS ELECTION RESULTS PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT ELECTION RESULTS ELECTION RESULTS

Moderator for 2 Years: (Vote for One) Moderator for 2 Years: (Vote for One) Quentin Blaine 274 Quentin Blaine 274

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School Board Member from Campton for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member from Campton for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Peter Pettengill 247 Peter Pettengill 247

School Board Member from Holderness for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member from Holderness for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Ross V. Deachman 271 Ross V. Deachman 271

School Board Member from Plymouth for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member from Plymouth for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Maureen E. Ebner 250 Maureen E. Ebner 250

School Board Member from Rumney for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member from Rumney for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Edward F. Gaiero 230 Edward F. Gaiero 230

HOLDERNESS ELECTION RESULTS HOLDERNESS ELECTION RESULTS PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-WARRANT ARTICLES DISTRICT-WARRANT ARTICLES

Article 1: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 1: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of nine million nine hundred sixty thousand five hundred fifty-one dollars sum of nine million nine hundred sixty thousand five hundred fifty-one dollars ($9,960,551) for the renovation of the CTE Center (Vocational Wing), and to ($9,960,551) for the renovation of the CTE Center (Vocational Wing), and to authorize the issuance of not more than nine million nine hundred sixty thousand authorize the issuance of not more than nine million nine hundred sixty thousand five hundred fifty-one dollars ($9,960,551) of bonds or notes in accordance with five hundred fifty-one dollars ($9,960,551) of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA Chapter 33) and to authorize the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA Chapter 33) and to authorize the School Board to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the the School Board to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon. The School Board recommends this article. (3/5 vote rate of interest thereon. The School Board recommends this article. (3/5 vote required.) required.) Yes 200 No 82 Yes 200 No 82

Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to authorize the School Board to Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to authorize the School Board to negotiate and execute such tuition contracts as the Board may determine negotiate and execute such tuition contracts as the Board may determine advisable for students inside or outside the Pemi-Baker Regional School District. advisable for students inside or outside the Pemi-Baker Regional School District. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) Yes 249 No 35 Yes 249 No 35

Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to establish a contingency fund Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to establish a contingency fund in accordance with Revised Statutes Annotated 198:4-b, such contingency fund to in accordance with Revised Statutes Annotated 198:4-b, such contingency fund to meet the cost of unanticipated expenses that may arise during the year and, meet the cost of unanticipated expenses that may arise during the year and, further, to see if the District will raise and appropriate the sum of one thousand further, to see if the District will raise and appropriate the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for such contingency fund. The School Board recommends this dollars ($1,000) for such contingency fund. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) article. (Majority vote required.)

Yes 248 No 40 Yes 248 No 40

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School Board Member from Campton for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member from Campton for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Peter Pettengill 247 Peter Pettengill 247

School Board Member from Holderness for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member from Holderness for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Ross V. Deachman 271 Ross V. Deachman 271

School Board Member from Plymouth for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member from Plymouth for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Maureen E. Ebner 250 Maureen E. Ebner 250

School Board Member from Rumney for 3 Years: (Vote for One) School Board Member from Rumney for 3 Years: (Vote for One) Edward F. Gaiero 230 Edward F. Gaiero 230

HOLDERNESS ELECTION RESULTS HOLDERNESS ELECTION RESULTS PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-WARRANT ARTICLES DISTRICT-WARRANT ARTICLES

Article 1: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 1: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of nine million nine hundred sixty thousand five hundred fifty-one dollars sum of nine million nine hundred sixty thousand five hundred fifty-one dollars ($9,960,551) for the renovation of the CTE Center (Vocational Wing), and to ($9,960,551) for the renovation of the CTE Center (Vocational Wing), and to authorize the issuance of not more than nine million nine hundred sixty thousand authorize the issuance of not more than nine million nine hundred sixty thousand five hundred fifty-one dollars ($9,960,551) of bonds or notes in accordance with five hundred fifty-one dollars ($9,960,551) of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA Chapter 33) and to authorize the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA Chapter 33) and to authorize the School Board to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the the School Board to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon. The School Board recommends this article. (3/5 vote rate of interest thereon. The School Board recommends this article. (3/5 vote required.) required.) Yes 200 No 82 Yes 200 No 82

Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to authorize the School Board to Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to authorize the School Board to negotiate and execute such tuition contracts as the Board may determine negotiate and execute such tuition contracts as the Board may determine advisable for students inside or outside the Pemi-Baker Regional School District. advisable for students inside or outside the Pemi-Baker Regional School District. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) Yes 249 No 35 Yes 249 No 35

Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to establish a contingency fund Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to establish a contingency fund in accordance with Revised Statutes Annotated 198:4-b, such contingency fund to in accordance with Revised Statutes Annotated 198:4-b, such contingency fund to meet the cost of unanticipated expenses that may arise during the year and, meet the cost of unanticipated expenses that may arise during the year and, further, to see if the District will raise and appropriate the sum of one thousand further, to see if the District will raise and appropriate the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for such contingency fund. The School Board recommends this dollars ($1,000) for such contingency fund. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) article. (Majority vote required.)

Yes 248 No 40 Yes 248 No 40

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Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to authorize and empower the Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to authorize and empower the School Board to borrow up to one hundred four thousand dollars ($104,000) School Board to borrow up to one hundred four thousand dollars ($104,000) representing a portion of the State of New Hampshire’s share of special representing a portion of the State of New Hampshire’s share of special education costs for the 2014-2015 school year, pursuant to RSA 198:20-d upon education costs for the 2014-2015 school year, pursuant to RSA 198:20-d upon such terms and conditions as the School Board determines in the best interests of such terms and conditions as the School Board determines in the best interests of the District, said sum together with the costs of borrowing to be repaid by the the District, said sum together with the costs of borrowing to be repaid by the State of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 198:20-d, or to take any action in State of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 198:20-d, or to take any action in relation thereto. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote relation thereto. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) required.)

Yes 235 No 47 Yes 235 No 47

Article 5: To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items Article 5: To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items included in a collective bargaining agreement reached between the School Board included in a collective bargaining agreement reached between the School Board and the Plymouth Regional Educational Support Staff, which calls for the and the Plymouth Regional Educational Support Staff, which calls for the following increases in salaries and benefits: following increases in salaries and benefits:

Year Estimated Increase Year Estimated Increase 2014-2015 $29,097.00 2014-2015 $29,097.00 and further to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty-nine thousand ninety- and further to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty-nine thousand ninety- seven dollars ($29,097.00) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, such sum representing seven dollars ($29,097.00) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits over the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits over those of the appropriation at current staffing levels in accordance with the most those of the appropriation at current staffing levels in accordance with the most recent collective bargaining agreement. The School Board recommends this recent collective bargaining agreement. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) article. (Majority vote required.)

Yes 218 No 64 Yes 218 No 64

Article 6: To see if the Pemi-Baker Regional School District will vote to raise Article 6: To see if the Pemi-Baker Regional School District will vote to raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth 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 on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session (deliberative session) for the purposes set forth therein, totaling twelve million (deliberative session) for the purposes set forth therein, totaling twelve million four hundred eighty-seven thousand two hundred fifty-three dollars four hundred eighty-seven thousand two hundred fifty-three dollars ($12,487,253). ($12,487,253).

Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be twelve million six Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be twelve million six hundred fifty-eight thousand eight hundred eighty-nine dollars ($12,658,889), hundred fifty-eight thousand eight hundred eighty-nine dollars ($12,658,889), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Pemi-Baker Regional School District, or by law or the governing action of the Pemi-Baker Regional School District, or by law or the governing body may hold one special meeting. In accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, body may hold one special meeting. In accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, 29 29

Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to authorize and empower the Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to authorize and empower the School Board to borrow up to one hundred four thousand dollars ($104,000) School Board to borrow up to one hundred four thousand dollars ($104,000) representing a portion of the State of New Hampshire’s share of special representing a portion of the State of New Hampshire’s share of special education costs for the 2014-2015 school year, pursuant to RSA 198:20-d upon education costs for the 2014-2015 school year, pursuant to RSA 198:20-d upon such terms and conditions as the School Board determines in the best interests of such terms and conditions as the School Board determines in the best interests of the District, said sum together with the costs of borrowing to be repaid by the the District, said sum together with the costs of borrowing to be repaid by the State of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 198:20-d, or to take any action in State of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 198:20-d, or to take any action in relation thereto. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote relation thereto. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) required.)

Yes 235 No 47 Yes 235 No 47

Article 5: To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items Article 5: To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items included in a collective bargaining agreement reached between the School Board included in a collective bargaining agreement reached between the School Board and the Plymouth Regional Educational Support Staff, which calls for the and the Plymouth Regional Educational Support Staff, which calls for the following increases in salaries and benefits: following increases in salaries and benefits:

Year Estimated Increase Year Estimated Increase 2014-2015 $29,097.00 2014-2015 $29,097.00 and further to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty-nine thousand ninety- and further to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty-nine thousand ninety- seven dollars ($29,097.00) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, such sum representing seven dollars ($29,097.00) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits over the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits over those of the appropriation at current staffing levels in accordance with the most those of the appropriation at current staffing levels in accordance with the most recent collective bargaining agreement. The School Board recommends this recent collective bargaining agreement. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) article. (Majority vote required.)

Yes 218 No 64 Yes 218 No 64

Article 6: To see if the Pemi-Baker Regional School District will vote to raise Article 6: To see if the Pemi-Baker Regional School District will vote to raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth 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 on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session (deliberative session) for the purposes set forth therein, totaling twelve million (deliberative session) for the purposes set forth therein, totaling twelve million four hundred eighty-seven thousand two hundred fifty-three dollars four hundred eighty-seven thousand two hundred fifty-three dollars ($12,487,253). ($12,487,253).

Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be twelve million six Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be twelve million six hundred fifty-eight thousand eight hundred eighty-nine dollars ($12,658,889), hundred fifty-eight thousand eight hundred eighty-nine dollars ($12,658,889), which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Pemi-Baker Regional School District, or by law or the governing action of the Pemi-Baker Regional School District, or by law or the governing body may hold one special meeting. In accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, body may hold one special meeting. In accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, 29 29 to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. This sum excludes the to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. This sum excludes the sums in Warrant Articles 1, 3, and 5. The School Board recommends this sums in Warrant Articles 1, 3, and 5. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) article. (Majority vote required.)

Yes 237 No 44 Yes 237 No 44

Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of all Town Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of all Town Officers and Committees. Officers and Committees.

Moved by Andy Hancock and seconded by Alicia Abbott. Susan Francesco Moved by Andy Hancock and seconded by Alicia Abbott. Susan Francesco stated that there was error in the 2013 Town Report on Page 9, relating to the list stated that there was error in the 2013 Town Report on Page 9, relating to the list of names under Fond Memories as some of the residents names listed had passed of names under Fond Memories as some of the residents names listed had passed away in 2012, and some resident’s names had been omitted. The vital record list away in 2012, and some resident’s names had been omitted. The vital record list of resident deaths on page 74 and 75 is correct. of resident deaths on page 74 and 75 is correct.

A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Budget Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Budget Committee’s recommended sum of Two Million Two Hundred Committee’s recommended sum of Two Million Two Hundred and Eighty-three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($2,283,700) and Eighty-three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($2,283,700) for general municipal operations. Said sum does not include for general municipal operations. Said sum does not include special or individual articles elsewhere within this warrant. special or individual articles elsewhere within this warrant.

Moved by Daniel Rossner and seconded by Fran Taylor. No Discussion. A Moved by Daniel Rossner and seconded by Fran Taylor. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred and Eighty-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars Three Hundred and Eighty-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($382,500) to be placed into the following Capital Reserve ($382,500) to be placed into the following Capital Reserve Funds: Funds:

Fire/Rescue Vehicles $40,000 Fire/Rescue Vehicles $40,000 Road Reconstruction 150,000 Road Reconstruction 150,000 White Oak Pond Dam 1,000 White Oak Pond Dam 1,000 Transfer Station Equipment 2,000 Transfer Station Equipment 2,000 Municipal Buildings 30,000 Municipal Buildings 30,000 Revaluation 35,000 Revaluation 35,000 Library 5,000 Library 5,000 Fire Equipment 5,000 Fire Equipment 5,000 Public Works Vehicles 46,000 Public Works Vehicles 46,000 Police Cruiser 26,000 Police Cruiser 26,000 Employee Health Insurance Trust 15,000 Employee Health Insurance Trust 15,000 Conservation 5,000 Conservation 5,000 30 30

to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. This sum excludes the to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. This sum excludes the sums in Warrant Articles 1, 3, and 5. The School Board recommends this sums in Warrant Articles 1, 3, and 5. The School Board recommends this article. (Majority vote required.) article. (Majority vote required.)

Yes 237 No 44 Yes 237 No 44

Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of all Town Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of all Town Officers and Committees. Officers and Committees.

Moved by Andy Hancock and seconded by Alicia Abbott. Susan Francesco Moved by Andy Hancock and seconded by Alicia Abbott. Susan Francesco stated that there was error in the 2013 Town Report on Page 9, relating to the list stated that there was error in the 2013 Town Report on Page 9, relating to the list of names under Fond Memories as some of the residents names listed had passed of names under Fond Memories as some of the residents names listed had passed away in 2012, and some resident’s names had been omitted. The vital record list away in 2012, and some resident’s names had been omitted. The vital record list of resident deaths on page 74 and 75 is correct. of resident deaths on page 74 and 75 is correct.

A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Budget Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Budget Committee’s recommended sum of Two Million Two Hundred Committee’s recommended sum of Two Million Two Hundred and Eighty-three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($2,283,700) and Eighty-three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($2,283,700) for general municipal operations. Said sum does not include for general municipal operations. Said sum does not include special or individual articles elsewhere within this warrant. special or individual articles elsewhere within this warrant.

Moved by Daniel Rossner and seconded by Fran Taylor. No Discussion. A Moved by Daniel Rossner and seconded by Fran Taylor. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred and Eighty-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars Three Hundred and Eighty-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($382,500) to be placed into the following Capital Reserve ($382,500) to be placed into the following Capital Reserve Funds: Funds:

Fire/Rescue Vehicles $40,000 Fire/Rescue Vehicles $40,000 Road Reconstruction 150,000 Road Reconstruction 150,000 White Oak Pond Dam 1,000 White Oak Pond Dam 1,000 Transfer Station Equipment 2,000 Transfer Station Equipment 2,000 Municipal Buildings 30,000 Municipal Buildings 30,000 Revaluation 35,000 Revaluation 35,000 Library 5,000 Library 5,000 Fire Equipment 5,000 Fire Equipment 5,000 Public Works Vehicles 46,000 Public Works Vehicles 46,000 Police Cruiser 26,000 Police Cruiser 26,000 Employee Health Insurance Trust 15,000 Employee Health Insurance Trust 15,000 Conservation 5,000 Conservation 5,000 30 30

Town Office IT Fund 10,000 Town Office IT Fund 10,000 Library IT Fund 10,000 Library IT Fund 10,000 Master Plan Fund 2,500 Master Plan Fund 2,500 $382,500 $382,500

Moved by Susan Francesco and seconded by Andy Hancock. No Discussion. A Moved by Susan Francesco and seconded by Andy Hancock. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($233,000) for Two Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($233,000) for the following capital projects and to fund this appropriation by the following capital projects and to fund this appropriation by authorizing the Select Board to withdraw the sums indicated authorizing the Select Board to withdraw the sums indicated from the following designated Capital Reserve Funds for these from the following designated Capital Reserve Funds for these purposes: purposes:

Road Reconstruction $150,000 Road Reconstruction $150,000 Revaluation (cycle inspections) 30,000 Revaluation (cycle inspections) 30,000 Police Cruiser 38,000 Police Cruiser 38,000 Employee Health Ins. Ded. 15,000 Employee Health Ins. Ded. 15,000 Total: $ 233,000 Total: $ 233,000

Moved by Alden Van Sickle and seconded by Joanna Tuveson. No Discussion. Moved by Alden Van Sickle and seconded by Joanna Tuveson. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($5,700.00) sum of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($5,700.00) for the purchase of a new office copier/scanner/fax for the purchase of a new office copier/scanner/fax machine. Amount to come from the unexpended fund machine. Amount to come from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/14. balance as of 06/30/14.

Moved by Bruce Whitmore and seconded by Daniel Rossner. No Moved by Bruce Whitmore and seconded by Daniel Rossner. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-five Dollars sum of Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-five Dollars ($15,135.00) for the purchase of a new town office ($15,135.00) for the purchase of a new town office computer server and four workstations. Ten Thousand computer server and four workstations. Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to come from the Town Office IT Dollars ($10,000.00) to come from the Town Office IT Capital Reserve Fund and the balance amount to come Capital Reserve Fund and the balance amount to come from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/14. from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/14.

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Town Office IT Fund 10,000 Town Office IT Fund 10,000 Library IT Fund 10,000 Library IT Fund 10,000 Master Plan Fund 2,500 Master Plan Fund 2,500 $382,500 $382,500

Moved by Susan Francesco and seconded by Andy Hancock. No Discussion. A Moved by Susan Francesco and seconded by Andy Hancock. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($233,000) for Two Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($233,000) for the following capital projects and to fund this appropriation by the following capital projects and to fund this appropriation by authorizing the Select Board to withdraw the sums indicated authorizing the Select Board to withdraw the sums indicated from the following designated Capital Reserve Funds for these from the following designated Capital Reserve Funds for these purposes: purposes:

Road Reconstruction $150,000 Road Reconstruction $150,000 Revaluation (cycle inspections) 30,000 Revaluation (cycle inspections) 30,000 Police Cruiser 38,000 Police Cruiser 38,000 Employee Health Ins. Ded. 15,000 Employee Health Ins. Ded. 15,000 Total: $ 233,000 Total: $ 233,000

Moved by Alden Van Sickle and seconded by Joanna Tuveson. No Discussion. Moved by Alden Van Sickle and seconded by Joanna Tuveson. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($5,700.00) sum of Five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($5,700.00) for the purchase of a new office copier/scanner/fax for the purchase of a new office copier/scanner/fax machine. Amount to come from the unexpended fund machine. Amount to come from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/14. balance as of 06/30/14.

Moved by Bruce Whitmore and seconded by Daniel Rossner. No Moved by Bruce Whitmore and seconded by Daniel Rossner. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-five Dollars sum of Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-five Dollars ($15,135.00) for the purchase of a new town office ($15,135.00) for the purchase of a new town office computer server and four workstations. Ten Thousand computer server and four workstations. Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to come from the Town Office IT Dollars ($10,000.00) to come from the Town Office IT Capital Reserve Fund and the balance amount to come Capital Reserve Fund and the balance amount to come from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/14. from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/14.

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Moved by Anne Hunnewell and seconded by Andy Hancock. No Discussion. A Moved by Anne Hunnewell and seconded by Andy Hancock. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 9: To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to enter Article 9: To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to enter into a multi-year lease for a portion of the transfer station into a multi-year lease for a portion of the transfer station property located on TaDaDump Road to New Hampshire property located on TaDaDump Road to New Hampshire Public Radio for a transmitter site. The length and terms of Public Radio for a transmitter site. The length and terms of the lease agreement to be in the best interest of the Town as the lease agreement to be in the best interest of the Town as determined by the Select Board. determined by the Select Board.

Moved by Fran Taylor and seconded by Bruce Whitmore. Alden Van Sickle Moved by Fran Taylor and seconded by Bruce Whitmore. Alden Van Sickle asked what the height is of the transmitter tower? Selectman Shelagh Connelly asked what the height is of the transmitter tower? Selectman Shelagh Connelly answered 60 feet tall. A question was asked on the location of the tower? answered 60 feet tall. A question was asked on the location of the tower? Administrator Walter Johnson answered behind the electronics building at the Administrator Walter Johnson answered behind the electronics building at the transfer station. Sallie Fellows asked at the public hearings had there been any transfer station. Sallie Fellows asked at the public hearings had there been any objections to this tower and if there would be lights on it? Selectmen Connelly objections to this tower and if there would be lights on it? Selectmen Connelly stated there were no objections raised at the public hearing on the tower and there stated there were no objections raised at the public hearing on the tower and there will be no lights. Selectmen Connelly stated that the Town will receive $ 1,500 will be no lights. Selectmen Connelly stated that the Town will receive $ 1,500 a year for the lease from Public Radio. The Moderator recognized Scott a year for the lease from Public Radio. The Moderator recognized Scott McPherson from NH Public Radio as there was no objection for him to speak. McPherson from NH Public Radio as there was no objection for him to speak. Mr. McPherson confirmed the purpose and the height of the tower and that the Mr. McPherson confirmed the purpose and the height of the tower and that the transmitter will expand coverage to neighboring towns of Holderness and Squam transmitter will expand coverage to neighboring towns of Holderness and Squam Lake area. Richard Fabian asked if the Select board had a policy for leasing Lake area. Richard Fabian asked if the Select board had a policy for leasing property to non-profit organizations? Selectman Connelly stated that the Board property to non-profit organizations? Selectman Connelly stated that the Board has no formal policy but to hold a public hearing to allow residents to voice has no formal policy but to hold a public hearing to allow residents to voice comments or concerns. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. comments or concerns. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to reaffirm its objection to the Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to reaffirm its objection to the Northern Pass Project, which submitted an amended application Northern Pass Project, which submitted an amended application (replacing their original application and subsequent (replacing their original application and subsequent amendments) for a Presidential Permit to the Department of amendments) for a Presidential Permit to the Department of Energy on July 1, 2013 and to recommend that state owned Energy on July 1, 2013 and to recommend that state owned transportation rights-of-way should be used to locate transportation rights-of-way should be used to locate underground energy transmission corridors; or to take any other underground energy transmission corridors; or to take any other action relative thereto. This article is by petition. action relative thereto. This article is by petition.

Moved by Walter Johnson and seconded by Larry Spencer. No Discussion. A Moved by Walter Johnson and seconded by Larry Spencer. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 11: To transact any other business that can legally come before the Article 11: To transact any other business that can legally come before the meeting. meeting.

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Moved by Anne Hunnewell and seconded by Andy Hancock. No Discussion. A Moved by Anne Hunnewell and seconded by Andy Hancock. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 9: To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to enter Article 9: To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to enter into a multi-year lease for a portion of the transfer station into a multi-year lease for a portion of the transfer station property located on TaDaDump Road to New Hampshire property located on TaDaDump Road to New Hampshire Public Radio for a transmitter site. The length and terms of Public Radio for a transmitter site. The length and terms of the lease agreement to be in the best interest of the Town as the lease agreement to be in the best interest of the Town as determined by the Select Board. determined by the Select Board.

Moved by Fran Taylor and seconded by Bruce Whitmore. Alden Van Sickle Moved by Fran Taylor and seconded by Bruce Whitmore. Alden Van Sickle asked what the height is of the transmitter tower? Selectman Shelagh Connelly asked what the height is of the transmitter tower? Selectman Shelagh Connelly answered 60 feet tall. A question was asked on the location of the tower? answered 60 feet tall. A question was asked on the location of the tower? Administrator Walter Johnson answered behind the electronics building at the Administrator Walter Johnson answered behind the electronics building at the transfer station. Sallie Fellows asked at the public hearings had there been any transfer station. Sallie Fellows asked at the public hearings had there been any objections to this tower and if there would be lights on it? Selectmen Connelly objections to this tower and if there would be lights on it? Selectmen Connelly stated there were no objections raised at the public hearing on the tower and there stated there were no objections raised at the public hearing on the tower and there will be no lights. Selectmen Connelly stated that the Town will receive $ 1,500 will be no lights. Selectmen Connelly stated that the Town will receive $ 1,500 a year for the lease from Public Radio. The Moderator recognized Scott a year for the lease from Public Radio. The Moderator recognized Scott McPherson from NH Public Radio as there was no objection for him to speak. McPherson from NH Public Radio as there was no objection for him to speak. Mr. McPherson confirmed the purpose and the height of the tower and that the Mr. McPherson confirmed the purpose and the height of the tower and that the transmitter will expand coverage to neighboring towns of Holderness and Squam transmitter will expand coverage to neighboring towns of Holderness and Squam Lake area. Richard Fabian asked if the Select board had a policy for leasing Lake area. Richard Fabian asked if the Select board had a policy for leasing property to non-profit organizations? Selectman Connelly stated that the Board property to non-profit organizations? Selectman Connelly stated that the Board has no formal policy but to hold a public hearing to allow residents to voice has no formal policy but to hold a public hearing to allow residents to voice comments or concerns. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. comments or concerns. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to reaffirm its objection to the Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to reaffirm its objection to the Northern Pass Project, which submitted an amended application Northern Pass Project, which submitted an amended application (replacing their original application and subsequent (replacing their original application and subsequent amendments) for a Presidential Permit to the Department of amendments) for a Presidential Permit to the Department of Energy on July 1, 2013 and to recommend that state owned Energy on July 1, 2013 and to recommend that state owned transportation rights-of-way should be used to locate transportation rights-of-way should be used to locate underground energy transmission corridors; or to take any other underground energy transmission corridors; or to take any other action relative thereto. This article is by petition. action relative thereto. This article is by petition.

Moved by Walter Johnson and seconded by Larry Spencer. No Discussion. A Moved by Walter Johnson and seconded by Larry Spencer. No Discussion. A voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED. voice vote was taken and the Article PASSED.

Article 11: To transact any other business that can legally come before the Article 11: To transact any other business that can legally come before the meeting. meeting.

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The Moderator recognized Christopher Buckley, Conservation Commission The Moderator recognized Christopher Buckley, Conservation Commission member who wanted to alert the community that arsenic had been found in some member who wanted to alert the community that arsenic had been found in some drilled wells in Holderness as well as in some surrounding towns, and inform drilled wells in Holderness as well as in some surrounding towns, and inform residents how they can get their water tested. residents how they can get their water tested.

The Moderator recognized Betsy Whitmore who stated that a committee has been The Moderator recognized Betsy Whitmore who stated that a committee has been formed to include a chapter in the master plan on Historic Cultural Resources and formed to include a chapter in the master plan on Historic Cultural Resources and seeks input or comments on historic landmarks within the town. seeks input or comments on historic landmarks within the town.

The Moderator recognized Andy Hancock who expressed his appreciation and The Moderator recognized Andy Hancock who expressed his appreciation and thanks to all members of the Fire Department for the all of their help to him and thanks to all members of the Fire Department for the all of their help to him and his family over the past couple years and for the exceptional service they provide his family over the past couple years and for the exceptional service they provide to the community. to the community.

The Moderator recognized Mr. Webb who suggested that the Selectmen take the The Moderator recognized Mr. Webb who suggested that the Selectmen take the 1st years lease revenue and construct a warming shelter for the transfer station 1st years lease revenue and construct a warming shelter for the transfer station attendant. attendant.

Ted Vansant, Chairman of the Library Trustees stated that Library Trustees hired Ted Vansant, Chairman of the Library Trustees stated that Library Trustees hired a new Library Director, Jackie Heath and asked the residents to stop by the a new Library Director, Jackie Heath and asked the residents to stop by the Library and welcome her to the town. Library and welcome her to the town.

Selectman John Laverack recognized and thanked Peter Webster for his 10 years Selectman John Laverack recognized and thanked Peter Webster for his 10 years of service on the Board of Selectmen and the 4 years on the Budget Committee. of service on the Board of Selectmen and the 4 years on the Budget Committee. Mr. Laverack recognized his accomplishments as he was instrumental in Mr. Laverack recognized his accomplishments as he was instrumental in updating the technology in the town office. Mr. Laverack presented Mr. Webster updating the technology in the town office. Mr. Laverack presented Mr. Webster a granite clock as a token of appreciation for his dedicated service to the town. a granite clock as a token of appreciation for his dedicated service to the town.

Peter Webster expressed his appreciation and thanks to the dedicated Town Peter Webster expressed his appreciation and thanks to the dedicated Town Employees, Board & Committee members, Elected Officials and for the support Employees, Board & Committee members, Elected Officials and for the support from the community. from the community.

Peter Francesco moved to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Betsy Peter Francesco moved to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Betsy Whitmore. Whitmore.

Moderator Taylor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:08 P.M. Moderator Taylor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:08 P.M.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Ellen King, Holderness Town Clerk Ellen King, Holderness Town Clerk

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The Moderator recognized Christopher Buckley, Conservation Commission The Moderator recognized Christopher Buckley, Conservation Commission member who wanted to alert the community that arsenic had been found in some member who wanted to alert the community that arsenic had been found in some drilled wells in Holderness as well as in some surrounding towns, and inform drilled wells in Holderness as well as in some surrounding towns, and inform residents how they can get their water tested. residents how they can get their water tested.

The Moderator recognized Betsy Whitmore who stated that a committee has been The Moderator recognized Betsy Whitmore who stated that a committee has been formed to include a chapter in the master plan on Historic Cultural Resources and formed to include a chapter in the master plan on Historic Cultural Resources and seeks input or comments on historic landmarks within the town. seeks input or comments on historic landmarks within the town.

The Moderator recognized Andy Hancock who expressed his appreciation and The Moderator recognized Andy Hancock who expressed his appreciation and thanks to all members of the Fire Department for the all of their help to him and thanks to all members of the Fire Department for the all of their help to him and his family over the past couple years and for the exceptional service they provide his family over the past couple years and for the exceptional service they provide to the community. to the community.

The Moderator recognized Mr. Webb who suggested that the Selectmen take the The Moderator recognized Mr. Webb who suggested that the Selectmen take the 1st years lease revenue and construct a warming shelter for the transfer station 1st years lease revenue and construct a warming shelter for the transfer station attendant. attendant.

Ted Vansant, Chairman of the Library Trustees stated that Library Trustees hired Ted Vansant, Chairman of the Library Trustees stated that Library Trustees hired a new Library Director, Jackie Heath and asked the residents to stop by the a new Library Director, Jackie Heath and asked the residents to stop by the Library and welcome her to the town. Library and welcome her to the town.

Selectman John Laverack recognized and thanked Peter Webster for his 10 years Selectman John Laverack recognized and thanked Peter Webster for his 10 years of service on the Board of Selectmen and the 4 years on the Budget Committee. of service on the Board of Selectmen and the 4 years on the Budget Committee. Mr. Laverack recognized his accomplishments as he was instrumental in Mr. Laverack recognized his accomplishments as he was instrumental in updating the technology in the town office. Mr. Laverack presented Mr. Webster updating the technology in the town office. Mr. Laverack presented Mr. Webster a granite clock as a token of appreciation for his dedicated service to the town. a granite clock as a token of appreciation for his dedicated service to the town.

Peter Webster expressed his appreciation and thanks to the dedicated Town Peter Webster expressed his appreciation and thanks to the dedicated Town Employees, Board & Committee members, Elected Officials and for the support Employees, Board & Committee members, Elected Officials and for the support from the community. from the community.

Peter Francesco moved to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Betsy Peter Francesco moved to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Betsy Whitmore. Whitmore.

Moderator Taylor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:08 P.M. Moderator Taylor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:08 P.M.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Ellen King, Holderness Town Clerk Ellen King, Holderness Town Clerk

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PLANNING BOARD REPORT PLANNING BOARD REPORT

Planning Board duties are specified by state statute and include review of Planning Board duties are specified by state statute and include review of subdivision and site plan applications; review and update of the Master Plan; and subdivision and site plan applications; review and update of the Master Plan; and review of the Zoning Ordinance for amendments as needed. The members review of the Zoning Ordinance for amendments as needed. The members continue to work on procedures for consistent review of applications; balancing continue to work on procedures for consistent review of applications; balancing assistance to the applicant with conformity with the Town’s ordinances and assistance to the applicant with conformity with the Town’s ordinances and regulations. regulations.

The Planning Board continued its work on both current planning and legislative The Planning Board continued its work on both current planning and legislative amendments to the Holderness Zoning Ordinance during 2014. The Board amendments to the Holderness Zoning Ordinance during 2014. The Board reviewed two Boundary Line Adjustments; three Site Plan Applications; and reviewed two Boundary Line Adjustments; three Site Plan Applications; and three Subdivisions. three Subdivisions.

The Planning Board worked the latter one-half of the year on proposed The Planning Board worked the latter one-half of the year on proposed amendments to the Holderness Zoning Ordinance. The Ordinance was amendments to the Holderness Zoning Ordinance. The Ordinance was completely reviewed and edited for consistency and ease in understanding. There completely reviewed and edited for consistency and ease in understanding. There will be six proposed amendments each year, starting in 2015, to get all the will be six proposed amendments each year, starting in 2015, to get all the amendments adopted. Many of these changes are housekeeping in nature. amendments adopted. Many of these changes are housekeeping in nature.

The Planning Board has been assisted by an active working group, the The Planning Board has been assisted by an active working group, the Holderness Historic Resources Committee, on the drafting of a new Historic and Holderness Historic Resources Committee, on the drafting of a new Historic and Cultural Resources Chapter for the Master Plan. The Committee, comprised of Cultural Resources Chapter for the Master Plan. The Committee, comprised of Alicia Abbott, Barbara Fahey, Peter Francesco, Woodie Laverack, Missy Mason, Alicia Abbott, Barbara Fahey, Peter Francesco, Woodie Laverack, Missy Mason, Mike O’Donnell, Larry Spencer, Bob Tuveson, Kathy Weymouth and Betsy Mike O’Donnell, Larry Spencer, Bob Tuveson, Kathy Weymouth and Betsy Whitmore, will be presenting the draft chapter to the Planning Board and then to Whitmore, will be presenting the draft chapter to the Planning Board and then to the community for adoption in 2015. the community for adoption in 2015.

The Holderness Zoning Ordinance and subdivision and site plan regulations as The Holderness Zoning Ordinance and subdivision and site plan regulations as well as application instructions, minutes, agendas, and meeting dates for both the well as application instructions, minutes, agendas, and meeting dates for both the Planning Board and the Historic Resources Committee can be found on the Town Planning Board and the Historic Resources Committee can be found on the Town website, www.holderness-nh.gov. website, www.holderness-nh.gov.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Peter Francesco (S.L.); Earl Hansen, Chair; Ron Huntoon; Carl Lehner; Suzanne Peter Francesco (S.L.); Earl Hansen, Chair; Ron Huntoon; Carl Lehner; Suzanne Peoples; Nancy Scothorne; Bob Snelling, V.-Chair; and Jill White (alt. S.L.). Peoples; Nancy Scothorne; Bob Snelling, V.-Chair; and Jill White (alt. S.L.).

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PLANNING BOARD REPORT PLANNING BOARD REPORT

Planning Board duties are specified by state statute and include review of Planning Board duties are specified by state statute and include review of subdivision and site plan applications; review and update of the Master Plan; and subdivision and site plan applications; review and update of the Master Plan; and review of the Zoning Ordinance for amendments as needed. The members review of the Zoning Ordinance for amendments as needed. The members continue to work on procedures for consistent review of applications; balancing continue to work on procedures for consistent review of applications; balancing assistance to the applicant with conformity with the Town’s ordinances and assistance to the applicant with conformity with the Town’s ordinances and regulations. regulations.

The Planning Board continued its work on both current planning and legislative The Planning Board continued its work on both current planning and legislative amendments to the Holderness Zoning Ordinance during 2014. The Board amendments to the Holderness Zoning Ordinance during 2014. The Board reviewed two Boundary Line Adjustments; three Site Plan Applications; and reviewed two Boundary Line Adjustments; three Site Plan Applications; and three Subdivisions. three Subdivisions.

The Planning Board worked the latter one-half of the year on proposed The Planning Board worked the latter one-half of the year on proposed amendments to the Holderness Zoning Ordinance. The Ordinance was amendments to the Holderness Zoning Ordinance. The Ordinance was completely reviewed and edited for consistency and ease in understanding. There completely reviewed and edited for consistency and ease in understanding. There will be six proposed amendments each year, starting in 2015, to get all the will be six proposed amendments each year, starting in 2015, to get all the amendments adopted. Many of these changes are housekeeping in nature. amendments adopted. Many of these changes are housekeeping in nature.

The Planning Board has been assisted by an active working group, the The Planning Board has been assisted by an active working group, the Holderness Historic Resources Committee, on the drafting of a new Historic and Holderness Historic Resources Committee, on the drafting of a new Historic and Cultural Resources Chapter for the Master Plan. The Committee, comprised of Cultural Resources Chapter for the Master Plan. The Committee, comprised of Alicia Abbott, Barbara Fahey, Peter Francesco, Woodie Laverack, Missy Mason, Alicia Abbott, Barbara Fahey, Peter Francesco, Woodie Laverack, Missy Mason, Mike O’Donnell, Larry Spencer, Bob Tuveson, Kathy Weymouth and Betsy Mike O’Donnell, Larry Spencer, Bob Tuveson, Kathy Weymouth and Betsy Whitmore, will be presenting the draft chapter to the Planning Board and then to Whitmore, will be presenting the draft chapter to the Planning Board and then to the community for adoption in 2015. the community for adoption in 2015.

The Holderness Zoning Ordinance and subdivision and site plan regulations as The Holderness Zoning Ordinance and subdivision and site plan regulations as well as application instructions, minutes, agendas, and meeting dates for both the well as application instructions, minutes, agendas, and meeting dates for both the Planning Board and the Historic Resources Committee can be found on the Town Planning Board and the Historic Resources Committee can be found on the Town website, www.holderness-nh.gov. website, www.holderness-nh.gov.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Peter Francesco (S.L.); Earl Hansen, Chair; Ron Huntoon; Carl Lehner; Suzanne Peter Francesco (S.L.); Earl Hansen, Chair; Ron Huntoon; Carl Lehner; Suzanne Peoples; Nancy Scothorne; Bob Snelling, V.-Chair; and Jill White (alt. S.L.). Peoples; Nancy Scothorne; Bob Snelling, V.-Chair; and Jill White (alt. S.L.).

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POLICE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT

L-R Back Row: Patrolman- Seth Learned, Mike Barney, David Bourne L-R Back Row: Patrolman- Seth Learned, Mike Barney, David Bourne L-R Front Row: Lieutenant- Barry Tanner, Chief- Jeremiah Patridge, Sergeant- Erik L-R Front Row: Lieutenant- Barry Tanner, Chief- Jeremiah Patridge, Sergeant- Erik DiFilippe DiFilippe

In 2014, our biggest challenge was, and still is, the dangerous resurgence of In 2014, our biggest challenge was, and still is, the dangerous resurgence of heroin. Use of this highly addictive drug has reached epidemic proportions in heroin. Use of this highly addictive drug has reached epidemic proportions in New Hampshire and across the country. The increase is due in part to New Hampshire and across the country. The increase is due in part to individuals who have been addicted to prescription opioid pain medication, and individuals who have been addicted to prescription opioid pain medication, and switching to heroin because it’s cheaper and more easily accessible. switching to heroin because it’s cheaper and more easily accessible.

The impact of heroin and prescription opioid pain medication here in Holderness, The impact of heroin and prescription opioid pain medication here in Holderness, as well as other surrounding communities, is higher crime rates. We will as well as other surrounding communities, is higher crime rates. We will continue to work with federal, state and local agencies to keep Holderness a safe continue to work with federal, state and local agencies to keep Holderness a safe place to live. place to live.

On a brighter note, I’m pleased to report a safe and successful recreation season On a brighter note, I’m pleased to report a safe and successful recreation season at Livermore Falls. This year, Cory Nader completed his second season at at Livermore Falls. This year, Cory Nader completed his second season at Livermore Falls. We had more families enjoying the beach and a decline in Livermore Falls. We had more families enjoying the beach and a decline in criminal citations and parking violations. Many thanks go out to the Friends of criminal citations and parking violations. Many thanks go out to the Friends of the Pemi for all the hard work that they have done throughout the year. In 2015, the Pemi for all the hard work that they have done throughout the year. In 2015, we will see construction of a new, larger parking area and staff members we will see construction of a new, larger parking area and staff members provided by the State Department of Resources and Economic Development who provided by the State Department of Resources and Economic Development who will help us oversee daily activities and keep the momentum moving in a positive will help us oversee daily activities and keep the momentum moving in a positive direction. We are fortunate to have this waterway in our town and would direction. We are fortunate to have this waterway in our town and would encourage anyone that has never been to the Livermore Falls Beach to come and encourage anyone that has never been to the Livermore Falls Beach to come and check it out. check it out.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT

L-R Back Row: Patrolman- Seth Learned, Mike Barney, David Bourne L-R Back Row: Patrolman- Seth Learned, Mike Barney, David Bourne L-R Front Row: Lieutenant- Barry Tanner, Chief- Jeremiah Patridge, Sergeant- Erik L-R Front Row: Lieutenant- Barry Tanner, Chief- Jeremiah Patridge, Sergeant- Erik DiFilippe DiFilippe

In 2014, our biggest challenge was, and still is, the dangerous resurgence of In 2014, our biggest challenge was, and still is, the dangerous resurgence of heroin. Use of this highly addictive drug has reached epidemic proportions in heroin. Use of this highly addictive drug has reached epidemic proportions in New Hampshire and across the country. The increase is due in part to New Hampshire and across the country. The increase is due in part to individuals who have been addicted to prescription opioid pain medication, and individuals who have been addicted to prescription opioid pain medication, and switching to heroin because it’s cheaper and more easily accessible. switching to heroin because it’s cheaper and more easily accessible.

The impact of heroin and prescription opioid pain medication here in Holderness, The impact of heroin and prescription opioid pain medication here in Holderness, as well as other surrounding communities, is higher crime rates. We will as well as other surrounding communities, is higher crime rates. We will continue to work with federal, state and local agencies to keep Holderness a safe continue to work with federal, state and local agencies to keep Holderness a safe place to live. place to live.

On a brighter note, I’m pleased to report a safe and successful recreation season On a brighter note, I’m pleased to report a safe and successful recreation season at Livermore Falls. This year, Cory Nader completed his second season at at Livermore Falls. This year, Cory Nader completed his second season at Livermore Falls. We had more families enjoying the beach and a decline in Livermore Falls. We had more families enjoying the beach and a decline in criminal citations and parking violations. Many thanks go out to the Friends of criminal citations and parking violations. Many thanks go out to the Friends of the Pemi for all the hard work that they have done throughout the year. In 2015, the Pemi for all the hard work that they have done throughout the year. In 2015, we will see construction of a new, larger parking area and staff members we will see construction of a new, larger parking area and staff members provided by the State Department of Resources and Economic Development who provided by the State Department of Resources and Economic Development who will help us oversee daily activities and keep the momentum moving in a positive will help us oversee daily activities and keep the momentum moving in a positive direction. We are fortunate to have this waterway in our town and would direction. We are fortunate to have this waterway in our town and would encourage anyone that has never been to the Livermore Falls Beach to come and encourage anyone that has never been to the Livermore Falls Beach to come and check it out. check it out.

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In the upcoming year, we will be constructing an attached garage, also known as In the upcoming year, we will be constructing an attached garage, also known as a “sally port,” on the public safety building. The sally port is essential to the a “sally port,” on the public safety building. The sally port is essential to the safety of the officers when moving prisoners from the police vehicle to the safety of the officers when moving prisoners from the police vehicle to the prisoner processing area. The risks of moving a prisoner out of a police vehicle prisoner processing area. The risks of moving a prisoner out of a police vehicle without having the security this area will provide include a prisoner escaping in without having the security this area will provide include a prisoner escaping in handcuffs; the movement being interrupted by a third party; or the prisoner or handcuffs; the movement being interrupted by a third party; or the prisoner or officer slipping and/or falling due to seasonal conditions. officer slipping and/or falling due to seasonal conditions.

In addition, this a facility will allow for a police vehicle to be secured when not In addition, this a facility will allow for a police vehicle to be secured when not in use as well as parked fully equipped and ready to respond to an emergency. in use as well as parked fully equipped and ready to respond to an emergency. Having to outfit a vehicle prior to responding to a call can result in slower Having to outfit a vehicle prior to responding to a call can result in slower response times or a needed piece of equipment being left behind. response times or a needed piece of equipment being left behind.

The facility will also provide space for evidence processing; storage of The facility will also provide space for evidence processing; storage of equipment; a safe and appropriate area to clean and service weapons; clean equipment; a safe and appropriate area to clean and service weapons; clean vehicles; and a climate controlled area to secure found canines. I would vehicles; and a climate controlled area to secure found canines. I would appreciate your support for this necessary and important project. appreciate your support for this necessary and important project.

The sally port was recommended by Primex, our liability insurance provider. The sally port was recommended by Primex, our liability insurance provider. This facility will reduce the Town’s liability for injuries by avoiding them in the This facility will reduce the Town’s liability for injuries by avoiding them in the future. future.

I would like to thank my dedicated officers for their longevity and professional I would like to thank my dedicated officers for their longevity and professional service to the citizens and visitors of the Town of Holderness. This is truly a service to the citizens and visitors of the Town of Holderness. This is truly a team effort. team effort.

If you have any suggestions or concerns, please feel free contact me by phone or If you have any suggestions or concerns, please feel free contact me by phone or e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you again for your continued e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you again for your continued support. support.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Jeremiah Patridge, Chief of Police Jeremiah Patridge, Chief of Police

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In the upcoming year, we will be constructing an attached garage, also known as In the upcoming year, we will be constructing an attached garage, also known as a “sally port,” on the public safety building. The sally port is essential to the a “sally port,” on the public safety building. The sally port is essential to the safety of the officers when moving prisoners from the police vehicle to the safety of the officers when moving prisoners from the police vehicle to the prisoner processing area. The risks of moving a prisoner out of a police vehicle prisoner processing area. The risks of moving a prisoner out of a police vehicle without having the security this area will provide include a prisoner escaping in without having the security this area will provide include a prisoner escaping in handcuffs; the movement being interrupted by a third party; or the prisoner or handcuffs; the movement being interrupted by a third party; or the prisoner or officer slipping and/or falling due to seasonal conditions. officer slipping and/or falling due to seasonal conditions.

In addition, this a facility will allow for a police vehicle to be secured when not In addition, this a facility will allow for a police vehicle to be secured when not in use as well as parked fully equipped and ready to respond to an emergency. in use as well as parked fully equipped and ready to respond to an emergency. Having to outfit a vehicle prior to responding to a call can result in slower Having to outfit a vehicle prior to responding to a call can result in slower response times or a needed piece of equipment being left behind. response times or a needed piece of equipment being left behind.

The facility will also provide space for evidence processing; storage of The facility will also provide space for evidence processing; storage of equipment; a safe and appropriate area to clean and service weapons; clean equipment; a safe and appropriate area to clean and service weapons; clean vehicles; and a climate controlled area to secure found canines. I would vehicles; and a climate controlled area to secure found canines. I would appreciate your support for this necessary and important project. appreciate your support for this necessary and important project.

The sally port was recommended by Primex, our liability insurance provider. The sally port was recommended by Primex, our liability insurance provider. This facility will reduce the Town’s liability for injuries by avoiding them in the This facility will reduce the Town’s liability for injuries by avoiding them in the future. future.

I would like to thank my dedicated officers for their longevity and professional I would like to thank my dedicated officers for their longevity and professional service to the citizens and visitors of the Town of Holderness. This is truly a service to the citizens and visitors of the Town of Holderness. This is truly a team effort. team effort.

If you have any suggestions or concerns, please feel free contact me by phone or If you have any suggestions or concerns, please feel free contact me by phone or e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you again for your continued e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you again for your continued support. support.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Jeremiah Patridge, Chief of Police Jeremiah Patridge, Chief of Police

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POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS 2014 POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS 2014

Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe

911 HANG-UP 21 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 81 911 HANG-UP 21 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 81 ABANDONING A VEHICLE 0 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT (Fatality) 0 ABANDONING A VEHICLE 0 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT (Fatality) 0 ALARM (Business & Residential & Fire) 102 MOTOR VEHICLE CITATIONS 26 ALARM (Business & Residential & Fire) 102 MOTOR VEHICLE CITATIONS 26 ALCOHOL OFFENSES 43 MOTOR VEHICLE COMPLAINT 75 ALCOHOL OFFENSES 43 MOTOR VEHICLE COMPLAINT 75 ANIMAL INVOLVED INCIDENTS 134 MOTOR VEHICLE WARNINGS 710 ANIMAL INVOLVED INCIDENTS 134 MOTOR VEHICLE WARNINGS 710 ARRESTS (Total) 67 MOTOR VEHICLE / DWI 7 ARRESTS (Total) 67 MOTOR VEHICLE / DWI 7 ASSIST OTHER DEPARTMENTS 306 NOISE COMPLAINT 12 ASSIST OTHER DEPARTMENTS 306 NOISE COMPLAINT 12 ATTEMPT TO COMMIT BURGLARY 0 OFFICER FOLLOW-UP 229 ATTEMPT TO COMMIT BURGLARY 0 OFFICER FOLLOW-UP 229 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE 1 OPEN/UNSECURE DOOR 27 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE 1 OPEN/UNSECURE DOOR 27 BENCH WARRANT 2 PAPER SERVICE / RELAY 23 BENCH WARRANT 2 PAPER SERVICE / RELAY 23 BURGLARY 5 PARKING COMPLAINT / INFO 35 BURGLARY 5 PARKING COMPLAINT / INFO 35 CITIZEN REQUEST ASSIST. / MVLO 236 PARKING TICKETS 37 CITIZEN REQUEST ASSIST. / MVLO 236 PARKING TICKETS 37 CIVIL MATTER 13 PISTOL PERMITS 51 CIVIL MATTER 13 PISTOL PERMITS 51 CIVIL STANDBY 24 POLICE INFORMATION 52 CIVIL STANDBY 24 POLICE INFORMATION 52 CONDUCT AFTER AN ACCIDENT 2 PROACTIVE NOISE WARNING 28 CONDUCT AFTER AN ACCIDENT 2 PROACTIVE NOISE WARNING 28 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 13 RECKLESS/NEGLIGENT OPERATION 1 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 13 RECKLESS/NEGLIGENT OPERATION 1 CRIMINAL RECORDS 47 REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDER 10 CRIMINAL RECORDS 47 REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDER 10 CRIMINAL THREATENING 2 RESISTING ARREST OR DETENTION 1 CRIMINAL THREATENING 2 RESISTING ARREST OR DETENTION 1 CRIMINAL TRESPASS 5 RUNAWAY JUVENILE 0 CRIMINAL TRESPASS 5 RUNAWAY JUVENILE 0 DIRECTED PATROL (Including Radar) 464 SEXUAL ASSAULT 1 DIRECTED PATROL (Including Radar) 464 SEXUAL ASSAULT 1 DISORDERLY ACTIONS / CONDUCT 13 SIMPLE ASSAULT 6 DISORDERLY ACTIONS / CONDUCT 13 SIMPLE ASSAULT 6 DISTURBANCE (Including Domestic) 27 SITE CHECKS 873 DISTURBANCE (Including Domestic) 27 SITE CHECKS 873 DRUG RELATED INCIDENT 5 SUBPOENA SERVICE 7 DRUG RELATED INCIDENT 5 SUBPOENA SERVICE 7 FINGERPRINTS - JOB APPLICATIONS 16 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 134 FINGERPRINTS - JOB APPLICATIONS 16 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 134 FOOT PATROL 88 THEFT (All Thefts) 28 FOOT PATROL 88 THEFT (All Thefts) 28 FRAUD / FORGERY 3 UNRULY JUVENILE 3 FRAUD / FORGERY 3 UNRULY JUVENILE 3 HARASSMENT 16 UNTIMELY/ UNATTENDED DEATH 3 HARASSMENT 16 UNTIMELY/ UNATTENDED DEATH 3 ISSUING BAD CHECKS 2 VACANT HOUSE CHECK 1333 ISSUING BAD CHECKS 2 VACANT HOUSE CHECK 1333 LITTERING 2 LOST / FOUND PROPERTY 32 LITTERING 2 LOST / FOUND PROPERTY 32 MISSING / WANTED PERSONS 10 MISSING / WANTED PERSONS 10

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Jeremiah Patridge, Chief of Police Jeremiah Patridge, Chief of Police

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POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS 2014 POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS 2014

Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe

911 HANG-UP 21 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 81 911 HANG-UP 21 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 81 ABANDONING A VEHICLE 0 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT (Fatality) 0 ABANDONING A VEHICLE 0 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT (Fatality) 0 ALARM (Business & Residential & Fire) 102 MOTOR VEHICLE CITATIONS 26 ALARM (Business & Residential & Fire) 102 MOTOR VEHICLE CITATIONS 26 ALCOHOL OFFENSES 43 MOTOR VEHICLE COMPLAINT 75 ALCOHOL OFFENSES 43 MOTOR VEHICLE COMPLAINT 75 ANIMAL INVOLVED INCIDENTS 134 MOTOR VEHICLE WARNINGS 710 ANIMAL INVOLVED INCIDENTS 134 MOTOR VEHICLE WARNINGS 710 ARRESTS (Total) 67 MOTOR VEHICLE / DWI 7 ARRESTS (Total) 67 MOTOR VEHICLE / DWI 7 ASSIST OTHER DEPARTMENTS 306 NOISE COMPLAINT 12 ASSIST OTHER DEPARTMENTS 306 NOISE COMPLAINT 12 ATTEMPT TO COMMIT BURGLARY 0 OFFICER FOLLOW-UP 229 ATTEMPT TO COMMIT BURGLARY 0 OFFICER FOLLOW-UP 229 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE 1 OPEN/UNSECURE DOOR 27 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE 1 OPEN/UNSECURE DOOR 27 BENCH WARRANT 2 PAPER SERVICE / RELAY 23 BENCH WARRANT 2 PAPER SERVICE / RELAY 23 BURGLARY 5 PARKING COMPLAINT / INFO 35 BURGLARY 5 PARKING COMPLAINT / INFO 35 CITIZEN REQUEST ASSIST. / MVLO 236 PARKING TICKETS 37 CITIZEN REQUEST ASSIST. / MVLO 236 PARKING TICKETS 37 CIVIL MATTER 13 PISTOL PERMITS 51 CIVIL MATTER 13 PISTOL PERMITS 51 CIVIL STANDBY 24 POLICE INFORMATION 52 CIVIL STANDBY 24 POLICE INFORMATION 52 CONDUCT AFTER AN ACCIDENT 2 PROACTIVE NOISE WARNING 28 CONDUCT AFTER AN ACCIDENT 2 PROACTIVE NOISE WARNING 28 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 13 RECKLESS/NEGLIGENT OPERATION 1 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 13 RECKLESS/NEGLIGENT OPERATION 1 CRIMINAL RECORDS 47 REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDER 10 CRIMINAL RECORDS 47 REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDER 10 CRIMINAL THREATENING 2 RESISTING ARREST OR DETENTION 1 CRIMINAL THREATENING 2 RESISTING ARREST OR DETENTION 1 CRIMINAL TRESPASS 5 RUNAWAY JUVENILE 0 CRIMINAL TRESPASS 5 RUNAWAY JUVENILE 0 DIRECTED PATROL (Including Radar) 464 SEXUAL ASSAULT 1 DIRECTED PATROL (Including Radar) 464 SEXUAL ASSAULT 1 DISORDERLY ACTIONS / CONDUCT 13 SIMPLE ASSAULT 6 DISORDERLY ACTIONS / CONDUCT 13 SIMPLE ASSAULT 6 DISTURBANCE (Including Domestic) 27 SITE CHECKS 873 DISTURBANCE (Including Domestic) 27 SITE CHECKS 873 DRUG RELATED INCIDENT 5 SUBPOENA SERVICE 7 DRUG RELATED INCIDENT 5 SUBPOENA SERVICE 7 FINGERPRINTS - JOB APPLICATIONS 16 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 134 FINGERPRINTS - JOB APPLICATIONS 16 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 134 FOOT PATROL 88 THEFT (All Thefts) 28 FOOT PATROL 88 THEFT (All Thefts) 28 FRAUD / FORGERY 3 UNRULY JUVENILE 3 FRAUD / FORGERY 3 UNRULY JUVENILE 3 HARASSMENT 16 UNTIMELY/ UNATTENDED DEATH 3 HARASSMENT 16 UNTIMELY/ UNATTENDED DEATH 3 ISSUING BAD CHECKS 2 VACANT HOUSE CHECK 1333 ISSUING BAD CHECKS 2 VACANT HOUSE CHECK 1333 LITTERING 2 LOST / FOUND PROPERTY 32 LITTERING 2 LOST / FOUND PROPERTY 32 MISSING / WANTED PERSONS 10 MISSING / WANTED PERSONS 10

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Jeremiah Patridge, Chief of Police Jeremiah Patridge, Chief of Police

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Well, it’s a little chilly this morning, -15 degrees. It’s a little hard on the oil Well, it’s a little chilly this morning, -15 degrees. It’s a little hard on the oil barrel, but helps set the roads for winter maintenance. The freeze, thaw, rain and barrel, but helps set the roads for winter maintenance. The freeze, thaw, rain and ice played havoc on our dirt roads in December. With very little snow pack, ice played havoc on our dirt roads in December. With very little snow pack, potholes, and ruts, our cutting edges on the plows took it hard. potholes, and ruts, our cutting edges on the plows took it hard.

This past year has been busy for the Highway Department due to our general This past year has been busy for the Highway Department due to our general road maintenance program including grading; repair and maintenance of ditches road maintenance program including grading; repair and maintenance of ditches and culverts; cutting back of new growth along our road ways; and the and culverts; cutting back of new growth along our road ways; and the reconstruction of a section of Perch Pond Road. The construction started at reconstruction of a section of Perch Pond Road. The construction started at Hardhack Road and continued for 1,900’ and consisted of the removal of old Hardhack Road and continued for 1,900’ and consisted of the removal of old asphalt and 18 inches of unsuitable material under the asphalt replacing it with asphalt and 18 inches of unsuitable material under the asphalt replacing it with road stabilization fabric, gravel and crushed gravel; and then repaving. With the road stabilization fabric, gravel and crushed gravel; and then repaving. With the help of M.E. Latulippe and Bryant Paving, the project went extremely well. help of M.E. Latulippe and Bryant Paving, the project went extremely well.

I praise the crew of the Highway Department for its dedication, knowledge and I praise the crew of the Highway Department for its dedication, knowledge and strong work ethics; they are second to none. Thank you, Lewie Thompson, strong work ethics; they are second to none. Thank you, Lewie Thompson, Dennis Hughes, and David Guyotte, and Skip Thompson for the fantastic work Dennis Hughes, and David Guyotte, and Skip Thompson for the fantastic work he does on the Town properties, cemeteries and recreation path. I’d like to thank he does on the Town properties, cemeteries and recreation path. I’d like to thank the other Departments, Town Administrator, Select Board and the Townspeople the other Departments, Town Administrator, Select Board and the Townspeople for working so closely together and making it a great place to serve. With for working so closely together and making it a great place to serve. With continued support, we will use our very best efforts in our general maintenance continued support, we will use our very best efforts in our general maintenance program and will continue with our long term road reconstruction projects. program and will continue with our long term road reconstruction projects.

As we have mentioned in the past, if all residents who live on the Town- As we have mentioned in the past, if all residents who live on the Town- maintained roads could have their heating fuel delivered before road bans come maintained roads could have their heating fuel delivered before road bans come on the first of March that would be great. on the first of March that would be great.

Respectfully Respectfully submitted, submitted, Kevin M. Coburn, Kevin M. Coburn, PWD Supervisor PWD Supervisor

Photo courtesy of Kevin Coburn Photo courtesy of Kevin Coburn

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Well, it’s a little chilly this morning, -15 degrees. It’s a little hard on the oil Well, it’s a little chilly this morning, -15 degrees. It’s a little hard on the oil barrel, but helps set the roads for winter maintenance. The freeze, thaw, rain and barrel, but helps set the roads for winter maintenance. The freeze, thaw, rain and ice played havoc on our dirt roads in December. With very little snow pack, ice played havoc on our dirt roads in December. With very little snow pack, potholes, and ruts, our cutting edges on the plows took it hard. potholes, and ruts, our cutting edges on the plows took it hard.

This past year has been busy for the Highway Department due to our general This past year has been busy for the Highway Department due to our general road maintenance program including grading; repair and maintenance of ditches road maintenance program including grading; repair and maintenance of ditches and culverts; cutting back of new growth along our road ways; and the and culverts; cutting back of new growth along our road ways; and the reconstruction of a section of Perch Pond Road. The construction started at reconstruction of a section of Perch Pond Road. The construction started at Hardhack Road and continued for 1,900’ and consisted of the removal of old Hardhack Road and continued for 1,900’ and consisted of the removal of old asphalt and 18 inches of unsuitable material under the asphalt replacing it with asphalt and 18 inches of unsuitable material under the asphalt replacing it with road stabilization fabric, gravel and crushed gravel; and then repaving. With the road stabilization fabric, gravel and crushed gravel; and then repaving. With the help of M.E. Latulippe and Bryant Paving, the project went extremely well. help of M.E. Latulippe and Bryant Paving, the project went extremely well.

I praise the crew of the Highway Department for its dedication, knowledge and I praise the crew of the Highway Department for its dedication, knowledge and strong work ethics; they are second to none. Thank you, Lewie Thompson, strong work ethics; they are second to none. Thank you, Lewie Thompson, Dennis Hughes, and David Guyotte, and Skip Thompson for the fantastic work Dennis Hughes, and David Guyotte, and Skip Thompson for the fantastic work he does on the Town properties, cemeteries and recreation path. I’d like to thank he does on the Town properties, cemeteries and recreation path. I’d like to thank the other Departments, Town Administrator, Select Board and the Townspeople the other Departments, Town Administrator, Select Board and the Townspeople for working so closely together and making it a great place to serve. With for working so closely together and making it a great place to serve. With continued support, we will use our very best efforts in our general maintenance continued support, we will use our very best efforts in our general maintenance program and will continue with our long term road reconstruction projects. program and will continue with our long term road reconstruction projects.

As we have mentioned in the past, if all residents who live on the Town- As we have mentioned in the past, if all residents who live on the Town- maintained roads could have their heating fuel delivered before road bans come maintained roads could have their heating fuel delivered before road bans come on the first of March that would be great. on the first of March that would be great.

Respectfully Respectfully submitted, submitted, Kevin M. Coburn, Kevin M. Coburn, PWD Supervisor PWD Supervisor

Photo courtesy of Kevin Coburn Photo courtesy of Kevin Coburn

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RECREATION DEPARTMENT – PROGRAM & BEACH REPORT RECREATION DEPARTMENT – PROGRAM & BEACH REPORT

Holderness Recreation Department is comprised of one part-time director and as Holderness Recreation Department is comprised of one part-time director and as many as 10 seasonal staff and independent contractors, all of whom help to bring many as 10 seasonal staff and independent contractors, all of whom help to bring you a variety of recreational opportunities. The department has a volunteer board you a variety of recreational opportunities. The department has a volunteer board that meets monthly providing budget oversight and program review. The that meets monthly providing budget oversight and program review. The department is service-oriented and strives to provide a wide range of department is service-oriented and strives to provide a wide range of programming for year-round and seasonal residents of the Town. The programming for year-round and seasonal residents of the Town. The department also manages the department also manages the Livermore Beach property. Livermore Beach property.

PROGRAMMING - Holderness PROGRAMMING - Holderness Recreation offered approximately 44 Recreation offered approximately 44 programs and classes in 2014. programs and classes in 2014. Programs included Adult Volleyball Programs included Adult Volleyball & Basketball, Yoga, Zumba, Early & Basketball, Yoga, Zumba, Early Bird Exercise, Youth and Adult Bird Exercise, Youth and Adult Archery, Swimming Lessons, Soccer Archery, Swimming Lessons, Soccer Camp, Family Camping, Summer Camp, Family Camping, Summer Tennis, Craft Classes, Vacation Swimming, Senior Popcorn and a Movie, Tennis, Craft Classes, Vacation Swimming, Senior Popcorn and a Movie, StoryWalk, Sciensational Workshop, Voice Over Class, vacation week family StoryWalk, Sciensational Workshop, Voice Over Class, vacation week family magic show, Summer Concerts and much more. magic show, Summer Concerts and much more.

New this fall was the introduction of ballroom dance lessons. Town Hall came New this fall was the introduction of ballroom dance lessons. Town Hall came alive on Wednesday nights from September through early December as residents alive on Wednesday nights from September through early December as residents and others learned beginning steps or fine-tuned existing dancing skills in the and others learned beginning steps or fine-tuned existing dancing skills in the Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba and more. We had about 30 participants and we are Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba and more. We had about 30 participants and we are looking forward to continuing this into the New Year! looking forward to continuing this into the New Year!

We were also excited to team up again with “Peanut Butter Bill” Aronson, a We were also excited to team up again with “Peanut Butter Bill” Aronson, a USPTA certified tennis pro, and offered a variety of summer tennis lessons. USPTA certified tennis pro, and offered a variety of summer tennis lessons. Eight weeks of lessons were held at the Holderness School courts. This program Eight weeks of lessons were held at the Holderness School courts. This program “served” 44 participants (ages four – adult) and we expect to offer it again in “served” 44 participants (ages four – adult) and we expect to offer it again in 2015. 2015.

Our largest program, SummerEscape, was held this summer at the Holderness Our largest program, SummerEscape, was held this summer at the Holderness School, where we utilized the gym, playing fields, tennis courts and the Nordic School, where we utilized the gym, playing fields, tennis courts and the Nordic House. The Holderness Central School was under construction and we were very House. The Holderness Central School was under construction and we were very 39 39

RECREATION DEPARTMENT – PROGRAM & BEACH REPORT RECREATION DEPARTMENT – PROGRAM & BEACH REPORT

Holderness Recreation Department is comprised of one part-time director and as Holderness Recreation Department is comprised of one part-time director and as many as 10 seasonal staff and independent contractors, all of whom help to bring many as 10 seasonal staff and independent contractors, all of whom help to bring you a variety of recreational opportunities. The department has a volunteer board you a variety of recreational opportunities. The department has a volunteer board that meets monthly providing budget oversight and program review. The that meets monthly providing budget oversight and program review. The department is service-oriented and strives to provide a wide range of department is service-oriented and strives to provide a wide range of programming for year-round and seasonal residents of the Town. The programming for year-round and seasonal residents of the Town. The department also manages the department also manages the Livermore Beach property. Livermore Beach property.

PROGRAMMING - Holderness PROGRAMMING - Holderness Recreation offered approximately 44 Recreation offered approximately 44 programs and classes in 2014. programs and classes in 2014. Programs included Adult Volleyball Programs included Adult Volleyball & Basketball, Yoga, Zumba, Early & Basketball, Yoga, Zumba, Early Bird Exercise, Youth and Adult Bird Exercise, Youth and Adult Archery, Swimming Lessons, Soccer Archery, Swimming Lessons, Soccer Camp, Family Camping, Summer Camp, Family Camping, Summer Tennis, Craft Classes, Vacation Swimming, Senior Popcorn and a Movie, Tennis, Craft Classes, Vacation Swimming, Senior Popcorn and a Movie, StoryWalk, Sciensational Workshop, Voice Over Class, vacation week family StoryWalk, Sciensational Workshop, Voice Over Class, vacation week family magic show, Summer Concerts and much more. magic show, Summer Concerts and much more.

New this fall was the introduction of ballroom dance lessons. Town Hall came New this fall was the introduction of ballroom dance lessons. Town Hall came alive on Wednesday nights from September through early December as residents alive on Wednesday nights from September through early December as residents and others learned beginning steps or fine-tuned existing dancing skills in the and others learned beginning steps or fine-tuned existing dancing skills in the Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba and more. We had about 30 participants and we are Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba and more. We had about 30 participants and we are looking forward to continuing this into the New Year! looking forward to continuing this into the New Year!

We were also excited to team up again with “Peanut Butter Bill” Aronson, a We were also excited to team up again with “Peanut Butter Bill” Aronson, a USPTA certified tennis pro, and offered a variety of summer tennis lessons. USPTA certified tennis pro, and offered a variety of summer tennis lessons. Eight weeks of lessons were held at the Holderness School courts. This program Eight weeks of lessons were held at the Holderness School courts. This program “served” 44 participants (ages four – adult) and we expect to offer it again in “served” 44 participants (ages four – adult) and we expect to offer it again in 2015. 2015.

Our largest program, SummerEscape, was held this summer at the Holderness Our largest program, SummerEscape, was held this summer at the Holderness School, where we utilized the gym, playing fields, tennis courts and the Nordic School, where we utilized the gym, playing fields, tennis courts and the Nordic House. The Holderness Central School was under construction and we were very House. The Holderness Central School was under construction and we were very 39 39

thankful that the Holderness School could accommodate this great program. This thankful that the Holderness School could accommodate this great program. This past summer the program ran for 7.5 weeks. Staff provided programming daily past summer the program ran for 7.5 weeks. Staff provided programming daily for 18-27 participants ranging in age from 5-12 years old. Programming for 18-27 participants ranging in age from 5-12 years old. Programming included visits by Lori Card - Yoga, White Mountain Karate, crafts, sports, included visits by Lori Card - Yoga, White Mountain Karate, crafts, sports, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Community Clay Center, Holderness Free Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Community Clay Center, Holderness Free Library, New England School of Archery and more. Two days a week, the Library, New England School of Archery and more. Two days a week, the program visited the Holderness Town Beach and at least one day a week the program visited the Holderness Town Beach and at least one day a week the program headed out to a local area of interest for a field trip. 2014 field trips program headed out to a local area of interest for a field trip. 2014 field trips included Wellington State Park, Whales Tale Water Park, Franklin Falls Dam, included Wellington State Park, Whales Tale Water Park, Franklin Falls Dam, Clarks Trading Post, Jump N Joy, Fisher Cats game, and Smitty’s Cinema. Clarks Trading Post, Jump N Joy, Fisher Cats game, and Smitty’s Cinema.

BEACH - Livermore Beach, otherwise known as the Holderness Town Beach, is BEACH - Livermore Beach, otherwise known as the Holderness Town Beach, is located at 31 Dirt Rd. It is a hidden gem in Holderness. The Holderness Town located at 31 Dirt Rd. It is a hidden gem in Holderness. The Holderness Town Beach property was donated by Mrs. Edwin S. Webster and Mr. Frank G. Beach property was donated by Mrs. Edwin S. Webster and Mr. Frank G. Webster to the Squam Lake Conservation Society (SLCS) in 1963. SLCS is the Webster to the Squam Lake Conservation Society (SLCS) in 1963. SLCS is the owner of the property. The Holderness Select Board and Holderness Recreation owner of the property. The Holderness Select Board and Holderness Recreation Board, on behalf of the Town and its residents, oversee the utilization and Board, on behalf of the Town and its residents, oversee the utilization and maintenance of the property. maintenance of the property.

The beach is staffed seasonally with a beach attendant from the middle of June The beach is staffed seasonally with a beach attendant from the middle of June through Labor Day. The Attendant is on site from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. through Labor Day. The Attendant is on site from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. seven days a week, weather permitting. The role of the beach attendant is to seven days a week, weather permitting. The role of the beach attendant is to check beach passes; reinforce rules and regulations; monitor use of the facility; check beach passes; reinforce rules and regulations; monitor use of the facility; and interact with the beach patrons. Our beach attendants are not lifeguards and, and interact with the beach patrons. Our beach attendants are not lifeguards and, because of this, we do ask that you keep a close eye on your guests while you are because of this, we do ask that you keep a close eye on your guests while you are at the beach. at the beach.

USE OF THE BEACH - The Livermore Beach is for the residents and USE OF THE BEACH - The Livermore Beach is for the residents and taxpayers of Holderness and up to eight bona fide guests. Passes are $15 and taxpayers of Holderness and up to eight bona fide guests. Passes are $15 and may be purchased at the Town Clerk’s office Monday – Friday between 8:30 may be purchased at the Town Clerk’s office Monday – Friday between 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Upon purchase of your seasonal beach pass, you will A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Upon purchase of your seasonal beach pass, you will receive a copy of the rules and regulations for the beach. We ask that you please receive a copy of the rules and regulations for the beach. We ask that you please review this list and abide by it. If you have a concern about activity or behavior review this list and abide by it. If you have a concern about activity or behavior at the beach, please speak with the attendant on duty or contact the recreation at the beach, please speak with the attendant on duty or contact the recreation office. We are very lucky to have this resource available to the Town and need office. We are very lucky to have this resource available to the Town and need everyone who uses it to follow the rules. There were 212 beach passes sold in everyone who uses it to follow the rules. There were 212 beach passes sold in 2014; this is down from 226 the year before. 2014; this is down from 226 the year before.

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thankful that the Holderness School could accommodate this great program. This thankful that the Holderness School could accommodate this great program. This past summer the program ran for 7.5 weeks. Staff provided programming daily past summer the program ran for 7.5 weeks. Staff provided programming daily for 18-27 participants ranging in age from 5-12 years old. Programming for 18-27 participants ranging in age from 5-12 years old. Programming included visits by Lori Card - Yoga, White Mountain Karate, crafts, sports, included visits by Lori Card - Yoga, White Mountain Karate, crafts, sports, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Community Clay Center, Holderness Free Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Community Clay Center, Holderness Free Library, New England School of Archery and more. Two days a week, the Library, New England School of Archery and more. Two days a week, the program visited the Holderness Town Beach and at least one day a week the program visited the Holderness Town Beach and at least one day a week the program headed out to a local area of interest for a field trip. 2014 field trips program headed out to a local area of interest for a field trip. 2014 field trips included Wellington State Park, Whales Tale Water Park, Franklin Falls Dam, included Wellington State Park, Whales Tale Water Park, Franklin Falls Dam, Clarks Trading Post, Jump N Joy, Fisher Cats game, and Smitty’s Cinema. Clarks Trading Post, Jump N Joy, Fisher Cats game, and Smitty’s Cinema.

BEACH - Livermore Beach, otherwise known as the Holderness Town Beach, is BEACH - Livermore Beach, otherwise known as the Holderness Town Beach, is located at 31 Dirt Rd. It is a hidden gem in Holderness. The Holderness Town located at 31 Dirt Rd. It is a hidden gem in Holderness. The Holderness Town Beach property was donated by Mrs. Edwin S. Webster and Mr. Frank G. Beach property was donated by Mrs. Edwin S. Webster and Mr. Frank G. Webster to the Squam Lake Conservation Society (SLCS) in 1963. SLCS is the Webster to the Squam Lake Conservation Society (SLCS) in 1963. SLCS is the owner of the property. The Holderness Select Board and Holderness Recreation owner of the property. The Holderness Select Board and Holderness Recreation Board, on behalf of the Town and its residents, oversee the utilization and Board, on behalf of the Town and its residents, oversee the utilization and maintenance of the property. maintenance of the property.

The beach is staffed seasonally with a beach attendant from the middle of June The beach is staffed seasonally with a beach attendant from the middle of June through Labor Day. The Attendant is on site from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. through Labor Day. The Attendant is on site from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. seven days a week, weather permitting. The role of the beach attendant is to seven days a week, weather permitting. The role of the beach attendant is to check beach passes; reinforce rules and regulations; monitor use of the facility; check beach passes; reinforce rules and regulations; monitor use of the facility; and interact with the beach patrons. Our beach attendants are not lifeguards and, and interact with the beach patrons. Our beach attendants are not lifeguards and, because of this, we do ask that you keep a close eye on your guests while you are because of this, we do ask that you keep a close eye on your guests while you are at the beach. at the beach.

USE OF THE BEACH - The Livermore Beach is for the residents and USE OF THE BEACH - The Livermore Beach is for the residents and taxpayers of Holderness and up to eight bona fide guests. Passes are $15 and taxpayers of Holderness and up to eight bona fide guests. Passes are $15 and may be purchased at the Town Clerk’s office Monday – Friday between 8:30 may be purchased at the Town Clerk’s office Monday – Friday between 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Upon purchase of your seasonal beach pass, you will A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Upon purchase of your seasonal beach pass, you will receive a copy of the rules and regulations for the beach. We ask that you please receive a copy of the rules and regulations for the beach. We ask that you please review this list and abide by it. If you have a concern about activity or behavior review this list and abide by it. If you have a concern about activity or behavior at the beach, please speak with the attendant on duty or contact the recreation at the beach, please speak with the attendant on duty or contact the recreation office. We are very lucky to have this resource available to the Town and need office. We are very lucky to have this resource available to the Town and need everyone who uses it to follow the rules. There were 212 beach passes sold in everyone who uses it to follow the rules. There were 212 beach passes sold in 2014; this is down from 226 the year before. 2014; this is down from 226 the year before.

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OPENING, IN-SEASON AND CLOSING TASKS - In the spring, it is time to OPENING, IN-SEASON AND CLOSING TASKS - In the spring, it is time to clean up all of the winter debris including leaves, branches and muck that washed clean up all of the winter debris including leaves, branches and muck that washed up on the beach. Additional opening tasks include putting in the swim area lines; up on the beach. Additional opening tasks include putting in the swim area lines; hanging the swings; cleaning out the shed and changing room; and mowing the hanging the swings; cleaning out the shed and changing room; and mowing the lawn. For the most part, these tasks are handled by volunteer efforts from the lawn. For the most part, these tasks are handled by volunteer efforts from the Recreation Board. In recent years, we have been very fortunate to have the Recreation Board. In recent years, we have been very fortunate to have the assistance of a boat from Camp Deerwood to help put in the swim lines. assistance of a boat from Camp Deerwood to help put in the swim lines.

Seasonal maintenance is performed by the beach attendants, recreation director Seasonal maintenance is performed by the beach attendants, recreation director and a local mowing company. and a local mowing company.

In the fall, we focus on taking in the swim lines again, and with help from Camp In the fall, we focus on taking in the swim lines again, and with help from Camp Deerwood, using a pontoon boat has made the fall process much easier. Other Deerwood, using a pontoon boat has made the fall process much easier. Other duties include taking down the swings; organizing the shed; and leaf blowing. duties include taking down the swings; organizing the shed; and leaf blowing. We contract with a local vendor for the final task in closing the beach, which is We contract with a local vendor for the final task in closing the beach, which is the removal and storage of the swim raft. the removal and storage of the swim raft.

If you are interested in helping with the opening or closing of the Town Beach, If you are interested in helping with the opening or closing of the Town Beach, feel free to contact Wendy in the office or any of the board members for more feel free to contact Wendy in the office or any of the board members for more information. information.

AMENITIES AT THE BEACH - These include a storage shed; changing AMENITIES AT THE BEACH - These include a storage shed; changing shed; portable toilet; raft; picnic tables; shed; portable toilet; raft; picnic tables; protected swimming area; land line protected swimming area; land line phone for emergencies; two parking phone for emergencies; two parking areas and the serenity of the beach. areas and the serenity of the beach. New this summer was the addition of New this summer was the addition of the “Little Free Library.” This is a the “Little Free Library.” This is a small customized book box attached to small customized book box attached to one of the trees near the beach. It was installed about halfway through the season one of the trees near the beach. It was installed about halfway through the season and allows people to exchange books without going to the Library. We would and allows people to exchange books without going to the Library. We would like to thank the Holderness Library Trustees for making the Little Free Library a like to thank the Holderness Library Trustees for making the Little Free Library a reality here in Holderness. reality here in Holderness.

HEALTH AND SAFETY - Over the past two summers, we have seen an HEALTH AND SAFETY - Over the past two summers, we have seen an increase in “swimmers itch” at our beach. We do our best to notify swimmers increase in “swimmers itch” at our beach. We do our best to notify swimmers about this once we have been made aware of it. This is not a water quality issue, about this once we have been made aware of it. This is not a water quality issue, but a natural life cycle common in lakes where ducks and geese gather. This but a natural life cycle common in lakes where ducks and geese gather. This year, we did invest in a plastic owl in hopes of deterring the geese that had been year, we did invest in a plastic owl in hopes of deterring the geese that had been

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OPENING, IN-SEASON AND CLOSING TASKS - In the spring, it is time to OPENING, IN-SEASON AND CLOSING TASKS - In the spring, it is time to clean up all of the winter debris including leaves, branches and muck that washed clean up all of the winter debris including leaves, branches and muck that washed up on the beach. Additional opening tasks include putting in the swim area lines; up on the beach. Additional opening tasks include putting in the swim area lines; hanging the swings; cleaning out the shed and changing room; and mowing the hanging the swings; cleaning out the shed and changing room; and mowing the lawn. For the most part, these tasks are handled by volunteer efforts from the lawn. For the most part, these tasks are handled by volunteer efforts from the Recreation Board. In recent years, we have been very fortunate to have the Recreation Board. In recent years, we have been very fortunate to have the assistance of a boat from Camp Deerwood to help put in the swim lines. assistance of a boat from Camp Deerwood to help put in the swim lines.

Seasonal maintenance is performed by the beach attendants, recreation director Seasonal maintenance is performed by the beach attendants, recreation director and a local mowing company. and a local mowing company.

In the fall, we focus on taking in the swim lines again, and with help from Camp In the fall, we focus on taking in the swim lines again, and with help from Camp Deerwood, using a pontoon boat has made the fall process much easier. Other Deerwood, using a pontoon boat has made the fall process much easier. Other duties include taking down the swings; organizing the shed; and leaf blowing. duties include taking down the swings; organizing the shed; and leaf blowing. We contract with a local vendor for the final task in closing the beach, which is We contract with a local vendor for the final task in closing the beach, which is the removal and storage of the swim raft. the removal and storage of the swim raft.

If you are interested in helping with the opening or closing of the Town Beach, If you are interested in helping with the opening or closing of the Town Beach, feel free to contact Wendy in the office or any of the board members for more feel free to contact Wendy in the office or any of the board members for more information. information.

AMENITIES AT THE BEACH - These include a storage shed; changing AMENITIES AT THE BEACH - These include a storage shed; changing shed; portable toilet; raft; picnic tables; shed; portable toilet; raft; picnic tables; protected swimming area; land line protected swimming area; land line phone for emergencies; two parking phone for emergencies; two parking areas and the serenity of the beach. areas and the serenity of the beach. New this summer was the addition of New this summer was the addition of the “Little Free Library.” This is a the “Little Free Library.” This is a small customized book box attached to small customized book box attached to one of the trees near the beach. It was installed about halfway through the season one of the trees near the beach. It was installed about halfway through the season and allows people to exchange books without going to the Library. We would and allows people to exchange books without going to the Library. We would like to thank the Holderness Library Trustees for making the Little Free Library a like to thank the Holderness Library Trustees for making the Little Free Library a reality here in Holderness. reality here in Holderness.

HEALTH AND SAFETY - Over the past two summers, we have seen an HEALTH AND SAFETY - Over the past two summers, we have seen an increase in “swimmers itch” at our beach. We do our best to notify swimmers increase in “swimmers itch” at our beach. We do our best to notify swimmers about this once we have been made aware of it. This is not a water quality issue, about this once we have been made aware of it. This is not a water quality issue, but a natural life cycle common in lakes where ducks and geese gather. This but a natural life cycle common in lakes where ducks and geese gather. This year, we did invest in a plastic owl in hopes of deterring the geese that had been year, we did invest in a plastic owl in hopes of deterring the geese that had been

41 41 gathering at the beach. You can find out more information at gathering at the beach. You can find out more information at www.nhstateparks.com/swimmersitch.html. www.nhstateparks.com/swimmersitch.html.

Although we have a beach attendant on the property for most of the season, we Although we have a beach attendant on the property for most of the season, we ask that you please report any activity that you think is inappropriate. Our police ask that you please report any activity that you think is inappropriate. Our police department does a wonderful job checking on it daily during the open season, but department does a wonderful job checking on it daily during the open season, but another set of eyes is always appreciated in the off season. another set of eyes is always appreciated in the off season.

OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - The Recreation Department has a OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - The Recreation Department has a scholarship fund to help families and participants who are experiencing financial scholarship fund to help families and participants who are experiencing financial hardship. Scholarships help families participate in our many programs that they hardship. Scholarships help families participate in our many programs that they may otherwise not be able to take part in. This year, we were able to help two may otherwise not be able to take part in. This year, we were able to help two families participate in programs. Donations come in many shapes and sizes and families participate in programs. Donations come in many shapes and sizes and we are thankful for all of them. We have a round-up option on our registration we are thankful for all of them. We have a round-up option on our registration form that allows people to contribute any amount they like above their program form that allows people to contribute any amount they like above their program fee. Thanks to everyone who made contributions this year and please keep it in fee. Thanks to everyone who made contributions this year and please keep it in mind for next year. mind for next year.

YOUR INPUT AND PARTICIPATION - Thank you for taking the time to YOUR INPUT AND PARTICIPATION - Thank you for taking the time to read our report. We are always interested in hearing from you about the types of read our report. We are always interested in hearing from you about the types of activities and programs that you would like to have available in Holderness. As activities and programs that you would like to have available in Holderness. As always, please feel free to contact Wendy in the office or any of the Recreation always, please feel free to contact Wendy in the office or any of the Recreation Board members to share your thoughts. You are also always welcome to come to Board members to share your thoughts. You are also always welcome to come to one of our Board meetings which are held once a month on Mondays at 5:30 one of our Board meetings which are held once a month on Mondays at 5:30 P.M. downstairs at Town Hall. The Recreation office can be reached at 603-968- P.M. downstairs at Town Hall. The Recreation office can be reached at 603-968- 3700 or [email protected]. 3700 or [email protected].

SPECIAL THANKS - Much of our success is due to the work and support we SPECIAL THANKS - Much of our success is due to the work and support we have received from many volunteers and Town employees. Thank you to the have received from many volunteers and Town employees. Thank you to the Selectmen, Town Administrator, Town Hall staff, Police, Fire and Public Works Selectmen, Town Administrator, Town Hall staff, Police, Fire and Public Works Departments and the Holderness Central School for all of their support furthering Departments and the Holderness Central School for all of their support furthering recreation in Holderness. recreation in Holderness.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Steve Solberg, Peter Hendel, Tony We would like to say a huge thank you to Steve Solberg, Peter Hendel, Tony LeMenager, Duane Stevens, Pam Bliss and Rick Eccleston for accommodating LeMenager, Duane Stevens, Pam Bliss and Rick Eccleston for accommodating our SummerEscape program at the Holderness School. Without this wonderful our SummerEscape program at the Holderness School. Without this wonderful working relationship, we would not have been able to have the program. working relationship, we would not have been able to have the program.

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gathering at the beach. You can find out more information at gathering at the beach. You can find out more information at www.nhstateparks.com/swimmersitch.html. www.nhstateparks.com/swimmersitch.html.

Although we have a beach attendant on the property for most of the season, we Although we have a beach attendant on the property for most of the season, we ask that you please report any activity that you think is inappropriate. Our police ask that you please report any activity that you think is inappropriate. Our police department does a wonderful job checking on it daily during the open season, but department does a wonderful job checking on it daily during the open season, but another set of eyes is always appreciated in the off season. another set of eyes is always appreciated in the off season.

OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - The Recreation Department has a OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - The Recreation Department has a scholarship fund to help families and participants who are experiencing financial scholarship fund to help families and participants who are experiencing financial hardship. Scholarships help families participate in our many programs that they hardship. Scholarships help families participate in our many programs that they may otherwise not be able to take part in. This year, we were able to help two may otherwise not be able to take part in. This year, we were able to help two families participate in programs. Donations come in many shapes and sizes and families participate in programs. Donations come in many shapes and sizes and we are thankful for all of them. We have a round-up option on our registration we are thankful for all of them. We have a round-up option on our registration form that allows people to contribute any amount they like above their program form that allows people to contribute any amount they like above their program fee. Thanks to everyone who made contributions this year and please keep it in fee. Thanks to everyone who made contributions this year and please keep it in mind for next year. mind for next year.

YOUR INPUT AND PARTICIPATION - Thank you for taking the time to YOUR INPUT AND PARTICIPATION - Thank you for taking the time to read our report. We are always interested in hearing from you about the types of read our report. We are always interested in hearing from you about the types of activities and programs that you would like to have available in Holderness. As activities and programs that you would like to have available in Holderness. As always, please feel free to contact Wendy in the office or any of the Recreation always, please feel free to contact Wendy in the office or any of the Recreation Board members to share your thoughts. You are also always welcome to come to Board members to share your thoughts. You are also always welcome to come to one of our Board meetings which are held once a month on Mondays at 5:30 one of our Board meetings which are held once a month on Mondays at 5:30 P.M. downstairs at Town Hall. The Recreation office can be reached at 603-968- P.M. downstairs at Town Hall. The Recreation office can be reached at 603-968- 3700 or [email protected]. 3700 or [email protected].

SPECIAL THANKS - Much of our success is due to the work and support we SPECIAL THANKS - Much of our success is due to the work and support we have received from many volunteers and Town employees. Thank you to the have received from many volunteers and Town employees. Thank you to the Selectmen, Town Administrator, Town Hall staff, Police, Fire and Public Works Selectmen, Town Administrator, Town Hall staff, Police, Fire and Public Works Departments and the Holderness Central School for all of their support furthering Departments and the Holderness Central School for all of their support furthering recreation in Holderness. recreation in Holderness.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Steve Solberg, Peter Hendel, Tony We would like to say a huge thank you to Steve Solberg, Peter Hendel, Tony LeMenager, Duane Stevens, Pam Bliss and Rick Eccleston for accommodating LeMenager, Duane Stevens, Pam Bliss and Rick Eccleston for accommodating our SummerEscape program at the Holderness School. Without this wonderful our SummerEscape program at the Holderness School. Without this wonderful working relationship, we would not have been able to have the program. working relationship, we would not have been able to have the program.

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Thank you to the Pemigewasset Fish and Game Club for its continued support of Thank you to the Pemigewasset Fish and Game Club for its continued support of our Archery program. They let us use their indoor and outdoor facilities, and, our Archery program. They let us use their indoor and outdoor facilities, and, since 2001, we have had over 186 participants in the program. since 2001, we have had over 186 participants in the program.

Thank you to Squam Lakes Association for offering a free camping weekend on Thank you to Squam Lakes Association for offering a free camping weekend on Bowman Island for the fourth year. We had one family take advantage of this Bowman Island for the fourth year. We had one family take advantage of this great experience. great experience.

Lastly we would like to thank Camp Deerwood for once again offering to train Lastly we would like to thank Camp Deerwood for once again offering to train our summer staff in CPR and First Aid and for donating a refrigerator to the our summer staff in CPR and First Aid and for donating a refrigerator to the summer program. summer program.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Wendy Werner (Recreation Director) Wendy Werner (Recreation Director) Tom Stepp (Chairperson) Tom Stepp (Chairperson) George ‘Biff’ Sutcliffe (Secretary) George ‘Biff’ Sutcliffe (Secretary) Shelly Swanson Shelly Swanson Janis Messier Janis Messier Meika Carter Meika Carter Dan Litchfield Dan Litchfield Jenny Evans Jenny Evans Woody Laverack (Selectman Liaison) Woody Laverack (Selectman Liaison) SummerEscape at SummerEscape at Clarks Trading Post Clarks Trading Post

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Thank you to the Pemigewasset Fish and Game Club for its continued support of Thank you to the Pemigewasset Fish and Game Club for its continued support of our Archery program. They let us use their indoor and outdoor facilities, and, our Archery program. They let us use their indoor and outdoor facilities, and, since 2001, we have had over 186 participants in the program. since 2001, we have had over 186 participants in the program.

Thank you to Squam Lakes Association for offering a free camping weekend on Thank you to Squam Lakes Association for offering a free camping weekend on Bowman Island for the fourth year. We had one family take advantage of this Bowman Island for the fourth year. We had one family take advantage of this great experience. great experience.

Lastly we would like to thank Camp Deerwood for once again offering to train Lastly we would like to thank Camp Deerwood for once again offering to train our summer staff in CPR and First Aid and for donating a refrigerator to the our summer staff in CPR and First Aid and for donating a refrigerator to the summer program. summer program.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Wendy Werner (Recreation Director) Wendy Werner (Recreation Director) Tom Stepp (Chairperson) Tom Stepp (Chairperson) George ‘Biff’ Sutcliffe (Secretary) George ‘Biff’ Sutcliffe (Secretary) Shelly Swanson Shelly Swanson Janis Messier Janis Messier Meika Carter Meika Carter Dan Litchfield Dan Litchfield Jenny Evans Jenny Evans Woody Laverack (Selectman Liaison) Woody Laverack (Selectman Liaison) SummerEscape at SummerEscape at Clarks Trading Post Clarks Trading Post

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TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Year Ending: June 30, 2014 Year Ending: June 30, 2014

DEBITS DEBITS UNCOLLECTED TAXES Levy for Year PRIOR LEVIES UNCOLLECTED TAXES Levy for Year PRIOR LEVIES BEG. OF YEAR* of this Report (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) BEG. OF YEAR* of this Report (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) 2014 2013 2014 2013 Property Taxes #3110 $ 1,315,436.68 4.32 Property Taxes #3110 $ 1,315,436.68 4.32 Resident Taxes #3180 Resident Taxes #3180

Land Use Change #3120 Land Use Change #3120 Yield Taxes #3185 $ 1,107.57 Yield Taxes #3185 $ 1,107.57 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 Sewer Maintenance Assessment #3189 $ 50.00 Sewer Maintenance Assessment #3189 $ 50.00 Property Tax Credit Balance** $ (13,436.42) $ (3,214.03) Property Tax Credit Balance** $ (13,436.42) $ (3,214.03) Other Tax or Charges Credit Balance** $ (50.00) $ (50.00) Other Tax or Charges Credit Balance** $ (50.00) $ (50.00) TAXES COMMITTED THIS YEAR For DRA Use Only TAXES COMMITTED THIS YEAR For DRA Use Only Property Taxes #3110$ 4,795,553.00 $ 4,869,027.00 Property Taxes #3110$ 4,795,553.00 $ 4,869,027.00 Resident Taxes #3180 Resident Taxes #3180 Land Use Change #3120$ 49,500.00 Land Use Change #3120$ 49,500.00 Yield Taxes #3185$ 8,288.27 $ 10,499.19 Yield Taxes #3185$ 8,288.27 $ 10,499.19 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 $ 117.98 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 $ 117.98 Sewer Charges #3189$ 1,565.25 $ 1,870.21 Sewer Charges #3189$ 1,565.25 $ 1,870.21 Sewer Main.Assessment #3189$ 1,500.00 $ 1,450.00 Sewer Main.Assessment #3189$ 1,500.00 $ 1,450.00 OVERPAYMENT REFUNDS OVERPAYMENT REFUNDS Property Taxes #3110$ 3,120.82 $ 10,598.75 Property Taxes #3110$ 3,120.82 $ 10,598.75 Resident Taxes #3180 Resident Taxes #3180 Land Use Change #3120 Land Use Change #3120 Yield Taxes #3185 Yield Taxes #3185 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 Overpayment: 6/4/13 $ 51.00 Overpayment: 6/4/13 $ 51.00 Interest - Late Tax #3190 $ 25,275.01 Interest - Late Tax #3190 $ 25,275.01 Resident Tax Penalty #3190 Resident Tax Penalty #3190 TOTAL DEBITS $ 4,846,158.90 $ 6,232,101.38 4.32 $ TOTAL DEBITS $ 4,846,158.90 $ 6,232,101.38 4.32 $

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TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Year Ending: June 30, 2014 Year Ending: June 30, 2014

DEBITS DEBITS UNCOLLECTED TAXES Levy for Year PRIOR LEVIES UNCOLLECTED TAXES Levy for Year PRIOR LEVIES BEG. OF YEAR* of this Report (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) BEG. OF YEAR* of this Report (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) 2014 2013 2014 2013 Property Taxes #3110 $ 1,315,436.68 4.32 Property Taxes #3110 $ 1,315,436.68 4.32 Resident Taxes #3180 Resident Taxes #3180

Land Use Change #3120 Land Use Change #3120 Yield Taxes #3185 $ 1,107.57 Yield Taxes #3185 $ 1,107.57 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 Sewer Maintenance Assessment #3189 $ 50.00 Sewer Maintenance Assessment #3189 $ 50.00 Property Tax Credit Balance** $ (13,436.42) $ (3,214.03) Property Tax Credit Balance** $ (13,436.42) $ (3,214.03) Other Tax or Charges Credit Balance** $ (50.00) $ (50.00) Other Tax or Charges Credit Balance** $ (50.00) $ (50.00) TAXES COMMITTED THIS YEAR For DRA Use Only TAXES COMMITTED THIS YEAR For DRA Use Only Property Taxes #3110$ 4,795,553.00 $ 4,869,027.00 Property Taxes #3110$ 4,795,553.00 $ 4,869,027.00 Resident Taxes #3180 Resident Taxes #3180 Land Use Change #3120$ 49,500.00 Land Use Change #3120$ 49,500.00 Yield Taxes #3185$ 8,288.27 $ 10,499.19 Yield Taxes #3185$ 8,288.27 $ 10,499.19 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 $ 117.98 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 $ 117.98 Sewer Charges #3189$ 1,565.25 $ 1,870.21 Sewer Charges #3189$ 1,565.25 $ 1,870.21 Sewer Main.Assessment #3189$ 1,500.00 $ 1,450.00 Sewer Main.Assessment #3189$ 1,500.00 $ 1,450.00 OVERPAYMENT REFUNDS OVERPAYMENT REFUNDS Property Taxes #3110$ 3,120.82 $ 10,598.75 Property Taxes #3110$ 3,120.82 $ 10,598.75 Resident Taxes #3180 Resident Taxes #3180 Land Use Change #3120 Land Use Change #3120 Yield Taxes #3185 Yield Taxes #3185 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd #3187 Overpayment: 6/4/13 $ 51.00 Overpayment: 6/4/13 $ 51.00 Interest - Late Tax #3190 $ 25,275.01 Interest - Late Tax #3190 $ 25,275.01 Resident Tax Penalty #3190 Resident Tax Penalty #3190 TOTAL DEBITS $ 4,846,158.90 $ 6,232,101.38 4.32 $ TOTAL DEBITS $ 4,846,158.90 $ 6,232,101.38 4.32 $

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TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Year Ending: June 30, 2014 Year Ending: June 30, 2014

CREDITS CREDITS Levy for PRIOR LEVIES Levy for PRIOR LEVIES REMITTED TO TREASURER Year of (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) REMITTED TO TREASURER Year of (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) This Report 2013 2012 This Report 2013 2012 Property Taxes $ 3,915,850.09 $ 6,001,791.97 Property Taxes $ 3,915,850.09 $ 6,001,791.97 Land Use Change $ 31,500.00 Land Use Change $ 31,500.00 Yield Taxes $ 2,734.21 $ 11,460.57 Yield Taxes $ 2,734.21 $ 11,460.57 Interest (include lien conversion) $ 25,275.01 Interest (include lien conversion) $ 25,275.01 Penalties Penalties Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd $ 117.98 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd $ 117.98 Sewer Charges $ 1,092.75 $ 1,716.91 Sewer Charges $ 1,092.75 $ 1,716.91 Conversion to Lien (principal only) $ 171,653.10 Conversion to Lien (principal only) $ 171,653.10 Conversion to Elderly Tax Deferral $ 4,185.00 Conversion to Elderly Tax Deferral $ 4,185.00 Sewer Maintenance Assessment: $ 1,450.00 $ 1,450.00 Sewer Maintenance Assessment: $ 1,450.00 $ 1,450.00

DISCOUNTS ALLOWED DISCOUNTS ALLOWED ABATEMENTS MADE ABATEMENTS MADE Property Taxes $ 3,912.78 $ 3,765.77 4.32 Property Taxes $ 3,912.78 $ 3,765.77 4.32 Resident Taxes Resident Taxes Land Use Change Land Use Change Yield Taxes $ 4,350.26 Yield Taxes $ 4,350.26 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Sewer Charges: $ 157.50 $ 153.30 Sewer Charges: $ 157.50 $ 153.30 Overpayments: $ 3,120.82 $ 10,598.75 Overpayments: $ 3,120.82 $ 10,598.75 Overpayment: 6/4/13 $ 51.00 Overpayment: 6/4/13 $ 51.00 CURRENT LEVY DEEDED CURRENT LEVY DEEDED UNCOLLECTED TAXES - END OF YEAR #1080 UNCOLLECTED TAXES - END OF YEAR #1080 Property Taxes $ 875,790.13 Property Taxes $ 875,790.13 Land Use Change $ 18,000.00 Land Use Change $ 18,000.00 Yield Taxes $ 1,203.80 Yield Taxes $ 1,203.80 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Sewer Charges: $ 315.00 Sewer Charges: $ 315.00 Sewer Maintenance Assessment: $ 50.00 Sewer Maintenance Assessment: $ 50.00 Property Tax Credit Balance** $ (13,436.42) Property Tax Credit Balance** $ (13,436.42) Other Tax or Charges Credit Balance** $ (50.00) Other Tax or Charges Credit Balance** $ (50.00) TOTAL CREDITS $ 4,846,158.90 $ 6,232,101.38 $ 4.32 $ - TOTAL CREDITS $ 4,846,158.90 $ 6,232,101.38 $ 4.32 $ -

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TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Year Ending: June 30, 2014 Year Ending: June 30, 2014

CREDITS CREDITS Levy for PRIOR LEVIES Levy for PRIOR LEVIES REMITTED TO TREASURER Year of (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) REMITTED TO TREASURER Year of (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) This Report 2013 2012 This Report 2013 2012 Property Taxes $ 3,915,850.09 $ 6,001,791.97 Property Taxes $ 3,915,850.09 $ 6,001,791.97 Land Use Change $ 31,500.00 Land Use Change $ 31,500.00 Yield Taxes $ 2,734.21 $ 11,460.57 Yield Taxes $ 2,734.21 $ 11,460.57 Interest (include lien conversion) $ 25,275.01 Interest (include lien conversion) $ 25,275.01 Penalties Penalties Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd $ 117.98 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd $ 117.98 Sewer Charges $ 1,092.75 $ 1,716.91 Sewer Charges $ 1,092.75 $ 1,716.91 Conversion to Lien (principal only) $ 171,653.10 Conversion to Lien (principal only) $ 171,653.10 Conversion to Elderly Tax Deferral $ 4,185.00 Conversion to Elderly Tax Deferral $ 4,185.00 Sewer Maintenance Assessment: $ 1,450.00 $ 1,450.00 Sewer Maintenance Assessment: $ 1,450.00 $ 1,450.00

DISCOUNTS ALLOWED DISCOUNTS ALLOWED ABATEMENTS MADE ABATEMENTS MADE Property Taxes $ 3,912.78 $ 3,765.77 4.32 Property Taxes $ 3,912.78 $ 3,765.77 4.32 Resident Taxes Resident Taxes Land Use Change Land Use Change Yield Taxes $ 4,350.26 Yield Taxes $ 4,350.26 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Sewer Charges: $ 157.50 $ 153.30 Sewer Charges: $ 157.50 $ 153.30 Overpayments: $ 3,120.82 $ 10,598.75 Overpayments: $ 3,120.82 $ 10,598.75 Overpayment: 6/4/13 $ 51.00 Overpayment: 6/4/13 $ 51.00 CURRENT LEVY DEEDED CURRENT LEVY DEEDED UNCOLLECTED TAXES - END OF YEAR #1080 UNCOLLECTED TAXES - END OF YEAR #1080 Property Taxes $ 875,790.13 Property Taxes $ 875,790.13 Land Use Change $ 18,000.00 Land Use Change $ 18,000.00 Yield Taxes $ 1,203.80 Yield Taxes $ 1,203.80 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Sewer Charges: $ 315.00 Sewer Charges: $ 315.00 Sewer Maintenance Assessment: $ 50.00 Sewer Maintenance Assessment: $ 50.00 Property Tax Credit Balance** $ (13,436.42) Property Tax Credit Balance** $ (13,436.42) Other Tax or Charges Credit Balance** $ (50.00) Other Tax or Charges Credit Balance** $ (50.00) TOTAL CREDITS $ 4,846,158.90 $ 6,232,101.38 $ 4.32 $ - TOTAL CREDITS $ 4,846,158.90 $ 6,232,101.38 $ 4.32 $ -

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TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Year Ending: June 30, 2014 Year Ending: June 30, 2014

DEBITS DEBITS Last Year's PRIOR LEVIES Last Year's PRIOR LEVIES Levy (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) Levy (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) 2013 2012 2011 2010 2013 2012 2011 2010 Unredeemed Liens Balance - Beg. Of Year $ - $ 79,745.95 $ 47,933.41 312.13$ Unredeemed Liens Balance - Beg. Of Year $ - $ 79,745.95 $ 47,933.41 312.13$ Liens Executed During Fiscal Year $ 185,524.73 $ 3,648.10 Liens Executed During Fiscal Year $ 185,524.73 $ 3,648.10 Interest & Costs Collected Interest & Costs Collected (After Lien Execution) 325.04$ 3,901.42 $ 16,969.03 206.59 (After Lien Execution) 325.04$ 3,901.42 $ 16,969.03 206.59

TOTAL DEBITS $ 185,849.77 $ 87,295.47 $ 64,902.44 518.72$ TOTAL DEBITS $ 185,849.77 $ 87,295.47 $ 64,902.44 518.72$

CREDITS CREDITS Last Year's PRIOR LEVIES Last Year's PRIOR LEVIES REMITTED TO TREASURER Levy (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) REMITTED TO TREASURER Levy (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) 2013 2012 2011 2010 2013 2012 2011 2010 Redemptions $ 25,721.33 $ 38,097.72 $ 47,645.24 312.13$ Redemptions $ 25,721.33 $ 38,097.72 $ 47,645.24 312.13$

Interest & Costs Collected Interest & Costs Collected (After Lien Execution) #3190 325.04$ 3,901.42 $ 16,969.03 206.59 (After Lien Execution) #3190 325.04$ 3,901.42 $ 16,969.03 206.59

Abatements of Unredeemed Liens $ 172.51 Abatements of Unredeemed Liens $ 172.51 Liens Deeded to Municipality Liens Deeded to Municipality Unredeemed Liens 8/16/2013 $ 3,648.10 Unredeemed Liens 8/16/2013 $ 3,648.10 Balance - End of Year #1110 $ 159,803.40 $ 41,475.72 $ 288.17 -$ Balance - End of Year #1110 $ 159,803.40 $ 41,475.72 $ 288.17 -$ TOTAL CREDITS $ 185,849.77 $ 87,295.47 $ 64,902.44 518.72$ TOTAL CREDITS $ 185,849.77 $ 87,295.47 $ 64,902.44 518.72$

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Ellen King Ellen King Holderness Tax Collector Holderness Tax Collector

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TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT

Year Ending: June 30, 2014 Year Ending: June 30, 2014

DEBITS DEBITS Last Year's PRIOR LEVIES Last Year's PRIOR LEVIES Levy (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) Levy (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) 2013 2012 2011 2010 2013 2012 2011 2010 Unredeemed Liens Balance - Beg. Of Year $ - $ 79,745.95 $ 47,933.41 312.13$ Unredeemed Liens Balance - Beg. Of Year $ - $ 79,745.95 $ 47,933.41 312.13$ Liens Executed During Fiscal Year $ 185,524.73 $ 3,648.10 Liens Executed During Fiscal Year $ 185,524.73 $ 3,648.10 Interest & Costs Collected Interest & Costs Collected (After Lien Execution) 325.04$ 3,901.42 $ 16,969.03 206.59 (After Lien Execution) 325.04$ 3,901.42 $ 16,969.03 206.59

TOTAL DEBITS $ 185,849.77 $ 87,295.47 $ 64,902.44 518.72$ TOTAL DEBITS $ 185,849.77 $ 87,295.47 $ 64,902.44 518.72$

CREDITS CREDITS Last Year's PRIOR LEVIES Last Year's PRIOR LEVIES REMITTED TO TREASURER Levy (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) REMITTED TO TREASURER Levy (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) 2013 2012 2011 2010 2013 2012 2011 2010 Redemptions $ 25,721.33 $ 38,097.72 $ 47,645.24 312.13$ Redemptions $ 25,721.33 $ 38,097.72 $ 47,645.24 312.13$

Interest & Costs Collected Interest & Costs Collected (After Lien Execution) #3190 325.04$ 3,901.42 $ 16,969.03 206.59 (After Lien Execution) #3190 325.04$ 3,901.42 $ 16,969.03 206.59

Abatements of Unredeemed Liens $ 172.51 Abatements of Unredeemed Liens $ 172.51 Liens Deeded to Municipality Liens Deeded to Municipality Unredeemed Liens 8/16/2013 $ 3,648.10 Unredeemed Liens 8/16/2013 $ 3,648.10 Balance - End of Year #1110 $ 159,803.40 $ 41,475.72 $ 288.17 -$ Balance - End of Year #1110 $ 159,803.40 $ 41,475.72 $ 288.17 -$ TOTAL CREDITS $ 185,849.77 $ 87,295.47 $ 64,902.44 518.72$ TOTAL CREDITS $ 185,849.77 $ 87,295.47 $ 64,902.44 518.72$

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Ellen King Ellen King Holderness Tax Collector Holderness Tax Collector

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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION 2014 TAX RATE CALCULATION 2014 TAX RATE CALCULATION

TOWN/ CITY: HOLDERNESS TOWN/ CITY: HOLDERNESS

Gross Appropriations 2,920,035 Gross Appropriations 2,920,035

Less: Revenues 1,104,234 Less: Revenues 1,104,234

Add: Overlay (RSA 76:6) 10,110 Add: Overlay (RSA 76:6) 10,110 War Service Credits 50,500 War Service Credits 50,500

Net Town Appropriation 1,876,411 Net Town Appropriation 1,876,411 Special Adjustment 0 Special Adjustment 0 TOWN RATE TOWN RATE 2.80 2.80 Approved Town/ City Tax Effort 1,876,411 Approved Town/ City Tax Effort 1,876,411

SCHOOL PORTION SCHOOL PORTION Net Local School Budget Net Local School Budget (Gross Approp.–Revenue) 4,201,748 (Gross Approp.–Revenue) 4,201,748 Regional School Apportionment 2,314,531 Regional School Apportionment 2,314,531 Less: Adequate Education Grant 0 Less: Adequate Education Grant 0

LOCAL SCHOOL LOCAL SCHOOL State Education Taxes (from below) (1,829,690) State Education Taxes (from below) (1,829,690) RATE RATE Approved School(s) Tax Effort 4,686,589 Approved School(s) Tax Effort 4,686,589 6.98 6.98 6.75 6.75

STATE EDUCATION TAXES STATE EDUCATION TAXES STATE SCHOOL STATE SCHOOL Equalized Valuation (no utilities) x $2.480 Equalized Valuation (no utilities) x $2.480 RATE RATE 687,181,626 1,829,690 2.79 687,181,626 1,829,690 2.79 Divide by Local Assessed Valuation (no utilities) Divide by Local Assessed Valuation (no utilities) 657,250,657 657,250,657

COUNTY PORTION COUNTY PORTION Due to County 1,213,964 Due to County 1,213,964

Approved County Tax Effort 1,213,964 COUNTY RATE Approved County Tax Effort 1,213,964 COUNTY RATE 1.81 1.81

Total Property Taxes Assessed 9,606,654 Total Property Taxes Assessed 9,606,654 Less: War Service Credits (50,500) Less: War Service Credits (50,500) Add: Village District Commitment(s) 0 TOTAL RATE Add: Village District Commitment(s) 0 TOTAL RATE Total Property Tax Commitment 9,556,154 14.38 Total Property Tax Commitment 9,556,154 14.38

PROOF OF RATE PROOF OF RATE Net Assessed Valuation Tax Rate Assessment Net Assessed Valuation Tax Rate Assessment State Education Tax (no utilities) 655,384,501 2.79 1,829,690 State Education Tax (no utilities) 655,384,501 2.79 1,829,690 All Other Taxes 671,107,054 11.59 7,776,964 All Other Taxes 671,107,054 11.59 7,776,964

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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION 2014 TAX RATE CALCULATION 2014 TAX RATE CALCULATION

TOWN/ CITY: HOLDERNESS TOWN/ CITY: HOLDERNESS

Gross Appropriations 2,920,035 Gross Appropriations 2,920,035

Less: Revenues 1,104,234 Less: Revenues 1,104,234

Add: Overlay (RSA 76:6) 10,110 Add: Overlay (RSA 76:6) 10,110 War Service Credits 50,500 War Service Credits 50,500

Net Town Appropriation 1,876,411 Net Town Appropriation 1,876,411 Special Adjustment 0 Special Adjustment 0 TOWN RATE TOWN RATE 2.80 2.80 Approved Town/ City Tax Effort 1,876,411 Approved Town/ City Tax Effort 1,876,411

SCHOOL PORTION SCHOOL PORTION Net Local School Budget Net Local School Budget (Gross Approp.–Revenue) 4,201,748 (Gross Approp.–Revenue) 4,201,748 Regional School Apportionment 2,314,531 Regional School Apportionment 2,314,531 Less: Adequate Education Grant 0 Less: Adequate Education Grant 0

LOCAL SCHOOL LOCAL SCHOOL State Education Taxes (from below) (1,829,690) State Education Taxes (from below) (1,829,690) RATE RATE Approved School(s) Tax Effort 4,686,589 Approved School(s) Tax Effort 4,686,589 6.98 6.98 6.75 6.75

STATE EDUCATION TAXES STATE EDUCATION TAXES STATE SCHOOL STATE SCHOOL Equalized Valuation (no utilities) x $2.480 Equalized Valuation (no utilities) x $2.480 RATE RATE 687,181,626 1,829,690 2.79 687,181,626 1,829,690 2.79 Divide by Local Assessed Valuation (no utilities) Divide by Local Assessed Valuation (no utilities) 657,250,657 657,250,657

COUNTY PORTION COUNTY PORTION Due to County 1,213,964 Due to County 1,213,964

Approved County Tax Effort 1,213,964 COUNTY RATE Approved County Tax Effort 1,213,964 COUNTY RATE 1.81 1.81

Total Property Taxes Assessed 9,606,654 Total Property Taxes Assessed 9,606,654 Less: War Service Credits (50,500) Less: War Service Credits (50,500) Add: Village District Commitment(s) 0 TOTAL RATE Add: Village District Commitment(s) 0 TOTAL RATE Total Property Tax Commitment 9,556,154 14.38 Total Property Tax Commitment 9,556,154 14.38

PROOF OF RATE PROOF OF RATE Net Assessed Valuation Tax Rate Assessment Net Assessed Valuation Tax Rate Assessment State Education Tax (no utilities) 655,384,501 2.79 1,829,690 State Education Tax (no utilities) 655,384,501 2.79 1,829,690 All Other Taxes 671,107,054 11.59 7,776,964 All Other Taxes 671,107,054 11.59 7,776,964

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TAX RATE INFORMATION – 2014 TAX RATE INFORMATION – 2014

2014 Tax Rate Breakdown 2014 Tax Rate Breakdown County Rate, Town Rate, County Rate, Town Rate, $1.81 $2.80 $1.81 $2.80 State School State School Rate, $2.79 Rate, $2.79

Local School Local School Rate, $6.98 Rate, $6.98

Tax Rate Comparison Tax Rate Comparison

$15.00 14.38 $15.00 14.38 $14.50 $14.50

$14.00 13.50 14.54 $14.00 13.50 14.54

$13.50 12.96 $13.50 12.96 $13.00 $13.00 13.18 13.11 13.16 13.18 13.11 13.16 $12.50 12.22 $12.50 12.22

$12.00 $12.00 Tax Rate Tax Tax Rate Tax $11.50 $11.50 $11.00 $11.00 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013* 2014 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013* 2014

$663.6 $674.6 $680.5 $683.1 $690.4 $692.6 $663.6 $674.6 $680.5 $683.1 $690.4 $692.6 $660.9 $671.1 $660.9 $671.1

2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2013* 2014 Value 2013* 2014 Value Town Valuation Comparison Town Valuation Comparison

*Revaluation year *Revaluation year

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TAX RATE INFORMATION – 2014 TAX RATE INFORMATION – 2014

2014 Tax Rate Breakdown 2014 Tax Rate Breakdown County Rate, Town Rate, County Rate, Town Rate, $1.81 $2.80 $1.81 $2.80 State School State School Rate, $2.79 Rate, $2.79

Local School Local School Rate, $6.98 Rate, $6.98

Tax Rate Comparison Tax Rate Comparison

$15.00 14.38 $15.00 14.38 $14.50 $14.50

$14.00 13.50 14.54 $14.00 13.50 14.54

$13.50 12.96 $13.50 12.96 $13.00 $13.00 13.18 13.11 13.16 13.18 13.11 13.16 $12.50 12.22 $12.50 12.22

$12.00 $12.00 Tax Rate Tax Tax Rate Tax $11.50 $11.50 $11.00 $11.00 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013* 2014 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013* 2014

$663.6 $674.6 $680.5 $683.1 $690.4 $692.6 $663.6 $674.6 $680.5 $683.1 $690.4 $692.6 $660.9 $671.1 $660.9 $671.1

2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2013* 2014 Value 2013* 2014 Value Town Valuation Comparison Town Valuation Comparison

*Revaluation year *Revaluation year

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TOWN CLERK TOWN CLERK

REMITTED TO THE TREASURER REMITTED TO THE TREASURER July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014

Motor Vehicle Registrations/Title Fees: 389,933.38 Motor Vehicle Registrations/Title Fees: 389,933.38

Municipal Agent Fees: 9,315.00 Municipal Agent Fees: 9,315.00

E-Reg Fees: 227.90 E-Reg Fees: 227.90

Dog Licenses: 3,165.50 Dog Licenses: 3,165.50

Vital Records Fees: 2,115.00 Vital Records Fees: 2,115.00

Transfer Station Receipts: 23,993.00 Transfer Station Receipts: 23,993.00

Transfer Station Stickers: 2,131.00 Transfer Station Stickers: 2,131.00

Beach Permits: 3,285.00 Beach Permits: 3,285.00

Wetlands Application Fees: 17.00 Wetlands Application Fees: 17.00

Miscellaneous: 57.00 Miscellaneous: 57.00

Overpayments: Refunds 11.00 Overpayments: Refunds 11.00

Total: $ 434,250.78 Total: $ 434,250.78

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Ellen King, Holderness Town Clerk Ellen King, Holderness Town Clerk

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TOWN CLERK TOWN CLERK

REMITTED TO THE TREASURER REMITTED TO THE TREASURER July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014

Motor Vehicle Registrations/Title Fees: 389,933.38 Motor Vehicle Registrations/Title Fees: 389,933.38

Municipal Agent Fees: 9,315.00 Municipal Agent Fees: 9,315.00

E-Reg Fees: 227.90 E-Reg Fees: 227.90

Dog Licenses: 3,165.50 Dog Licenses: 3,165.50

Vital Records Fees: 2,115.00 Vital Records Fees: 2,115.00

Transfer Station Receipts: 23,993.00 Transfer Station Receipts: 23,993.00

Transfer Station Stickers: 2,131.00 Transfer Station Stickers: 2,131.00

Beach Permits: 3,285.00 Beach Permits: 3,285.00

Wetlands Application Fees: 17.00 Wetlands Application Fees: 17.00

Miscellaneous: 57.00 Miscellaneous: 57.00

Overpayments: Refunds 11.00 Overpayments: Refunds 11.00

Total: $ 434,250.78 Total: $ 434,250.78

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Ellen King, Holderness Town Clerk Ellen King, Holderness Town Clerk

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SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED DEBT PAYMENT SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED DEBT PAYMENT

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SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED DEBT PAYMENT SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED DEBT PAYMENT

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SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

450,000.00 450,000.00 $ $ - - 37,509.36 37,509.36 85,000.00 85,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 165,000.00 165,000.00

15,000.00 15,000.00 41,895.00 41,895.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 141,895.00 141,895.00 175,000.00 175,000.00 216,895.00 216,895.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

65,000.00 65,000.00 39,900.00 39,900.00 72,000.00 72,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 111,900.00 111,900.00 $ $ $ $ $ $

- - - Page 1 Page 1 92,000.00 92,000.00 92,000.00 92,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 52,000.00 52,000.00

$ $ -$ -$ REPLACEMENT YEAR REPLACEMENT YEAR 88,000.00 88,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 192,000.00 192,000.00 280,000.00 280,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00

38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 FY16 FY16 280,000.00 200,000.00 280,000.00 200,000.00 PS Bld. PS Bld. \\LEBSERVER\Prepress In Progress\AA_REPORTS\42939 HOLDERNESS\Holderness GUTS\Pg 51 schedule of equipment replacement \\LEBSERVER\Prepress In Progress\AA_REPORTS\42939 HOLDERNESS\Holderness GUTS\Pg 51 schedule of equipment replacement $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ 88,000.00 12,000.00 88,000.00 12,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 32,000.00 32,000.00 413,000.00 413,000.00 160,000.00 160,000.00 238,000.00 238,000.00 282,000.00 282,000.00 620,000.00 620,000.00 Finance Fund Bal 200,000.00 Finance Fund Bal 200,000.00

Price CRF$s Net Price CRF$s Net 38,025.18 38,025.18 56,000.00 56,000.00 46,000.00 46,000.00 140,025.18 140,025.18 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023

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r r ppe ppe Unit #2 2007 Sedan Unit #2 2007 Sedan VEHICLE DESCRIPTION/DEPT. CURRENT INVENTORY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1994 Galion Grader VEHICLE DESCRIPTION/DEPT. CURRENT INVENTORY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1994 Galion Grader ** CRF withdrawls/contributions ** CRF withdrawls/contributions Amount to be Financed Amount to be Raised by Taxes Amount from Fund Balance Amount to be Financed Amount to be Raised by Taxes Amount from Fund Balance Funded From Capital Reserves Funded From Capital Reserves 2009 Cat Backhoe 2008 International Dump Truck 2009 Cat Backhoe 2008 International Dump Truck MASTER VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT and BUILDING CAPITAL PLAN 1/30/2015 Chi POLICE DEPARTMENT Unit #4 Sedan 2010 Unit #1 Sedan 2012 Unit #3 2013 F150 Total Capital Equipment Investment: 140,025.18 MASTER VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT and BUILDING CAPITAL PLAN 1/30/2015 Chi POLICE DEPARTMENT Unit #4 Sedan 2010 Unit #1 Sedan 2012 Unit #3 2013 F150 Total Capital Equipment Investment: 140,025.18 2013 International Dump Truck 2010 F350 Ford Pickup 2006 Ford F-550 1 Ton Truck 2013 International Dump Truck 2010 F350 Ford Pickup 2006 Ford F-550 1 Ton Truck FIRE DEPARTMENT 2009 Ford F-350 Rescue 1990 Mack Pumper 12E3 1993 Ford F-350 12 F3 1997 Mack Pumper 12E4 2006 Kenworth Tanker 12W5 1998 Ford Expedition 2012 Ford F350 Pickup MUNICIPAL PROPERTY/BLDGS. PSB Roof Replacement PSB Sally Port Town Hall Generator Truck Exhaust Vent System HVAC Improvement FIRE DEPARTMENT 2009 Ford F-350 Rescue 1990 Mack Pumper 12E3 1993 Ford F-350 12 F3 1997 Mack Pumper 12E4 2006 Kenworth Tanker 12W5 1998 Ford Expedition 2012 Ford F350 Pickup MUNICIPAL PROPERTY/BLDGS. PSB Roof Replacement PSB Sally Port Town Hall Generator Truck Exhaust Vent System HVAC Improvement

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SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

450,000.00 450,000.00 $ $ - - 37,509.36 37,509.36 85,000.00 85,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 165,000.00 165,000.00

15,000.00 15,000.00 41,895.00 41,895.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 141,895.00 141,895.00 175,000.00 175,000.00 216,895.00 216,895.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

65,000.00 65,000.00 39,900.00 39,900.00 72,000.00 72,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 111,900.00 111,900.00 $ $ $ $ $ $

- - - Page 1 Page 1 92,000.00 92,000.00 92,000.00 92,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 52,000.00 52,000.00

$ $ -$ -$ REPLACEMENT YEAR REPLACEMENT YEAR 88,000.00 88,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 192,000.00 192,000.00 280,000.00 280,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00

38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 FY16 FY16 280,000.00 200,000.00 280,000.00 200,000.00 PS Bld. PS Bld. \\LEBSERVER\Prepress In Progress\AA_REPORTS\42939 HOLDERNESS\Holderness GUTS\Pg 51 schedule of equipment replacement \\LEBSERVER\Prepress In Progress\AA_REPORTS\42939 HOLDERNESS\Holderness GUTS\Pg 51 schedule of equipment replacement $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ 88,000.00 12,000.00 88,000.00 12,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 32,000.00 32,000.00 413,000.00 413,000.00 160,000.00 160,000.00 238,000.00 238,000.00 282,000.00 282,000.00 620,000.00 620,000.00 Finance Fund Bal 200,000.00 Finance Fund Bal 200,000.00

Price CRF$s Net Price CRF$s Net 38,025.18 38,025.18 56,000.00 56,000.00 46,000.00 46,000.00 140,025.18 140,025.18 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023

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r r ppe ppe Unit #2 2007 Sedan Unit #2 2007 Sedan VEHICLE DESCRIPTION/DEPT. CURRENT INVENTORY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1994 Galion Grader VEHICLE DESCRIPTION/DEPT. CURRENT INVENTORY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1994 Galion Grader ** CRF withdrawls/contributions ** CRF withdrawls/contributions Amount to be Financed Amount to be Raised by Taxes Amount to be Financed Amount to be Raised by Taxes Amount from Fund Balance Amount from Fund Balance Funded From Capital Reserves Funded From Capital Reserves 2009 Cat Backhoe 2008 International Dump Truck 2009 Cat Backhoe 2008 International Dump Truck Unit #1 Sedan 2012 Unit #1 Sedan 2012 MASTER VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT and BUILDING CAPITAL PLAN 1/30/2015 Chi POLICE DEPARTMENT Unit #4 Sedan 2010 Unit #3 2013 F150 Total Capital Equipment Investment: 140,025.18 MASTER VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT and BUILDING CAPITAL PLAN 1/30/2015 Chi POLICE DEPARTMENT Unit #4 Sedan 2010 Unit #3 2013 F150 Total Capital Equipment Investment: 140,025.18 2013 International Dump Truck 2010 F350 Ford Pickup 2006 Ford F-550 1 Ton Truck 2013 International Dump Truck 2010 F350 Ford Pickup 2006 Ford F-550 1 Ton Truck FIRE DEPARTMENT 2009 Ford F-350 Rescue 1990 Mack Pumper 12E3 1993 Ford F-350 12 F3 1997 Mack Pumper 12E4 2006 Kenworth Tanker 12W5 1998 Ford Expedition 2012 Ford F350 Pickup MUNICIPAL PROPERTY/BLDGS. PSB Roof Replacement PSB Sally Port Town Hall Generator Truck Exhaust Vent System HVAC Improvement FIRE DEPARTMENT 2009 Ford F-350 Rescue 1990 Mack Pumper 12E3 1993 Ford F-350 12 F3 1997 Mack Pumper 12E4 2006 Kenworth Tanker 12W5 1998 Ford Expedition 2012 Ford F350 Pickup MUNICIPAL PROPERTY/BLDGS. PSB Roof Replacement PSB Sally Port Town Hall Generator Truck Exhaust Vent System HVAC Improvement

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SCHEDULE OF TOWN EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE OF TOWN EQUIPMENT

FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT 1931 Ford 1931 Ford 1954 Willys Jeep 1954 Willys Jeep 1997 Ford Expedition 1997 Ford Expedition 2009 Ford Rescue 12R1 2009 Ford Rescue 12R1 2014 Pierce Fire Truck 12E3 2014 Pierce Fire Truck 12E3 1993 Ford Forest Fire Truck 12F3 1993 Ford Forest Fire Truck 12F3 1997 Mack Fire Truck 12E4 1997 Mack Fire Truck 12E4 2006 Kenworth Fire Truck 12E5 2006 Kenworth Fire Truck 12E5 2006 Premier Pontoon Boat 12B1 2006 Premier Pontoon Boat 12B1 2012 F350 Utility Pickup 12U1 2012 F350 Utility Pickup 12U1 13’ Boston Whaler Boat 12B2 13’ Boston Whaler Boat 12B2 MOBILE EQUIPMENT MOBILE EQUIPMENT 1951 Model Dunbarton Cascade Trailer 1951 Model Dunbarton Cascade Trailer 2002 Yacht Club Snowmobile Trailer 2002 Yacht Club Snowmobile Trailer 2003 Skandik Ski-Doo 2003 Skandik Ski-Doo 2009 Kubota UTV 2009 Kubota UTV 2011 Royal Swiftwater Rescue Trailer 2011 Royal Swiftwater Rescue Trailer PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2009 International – 6 Wheel Dump Truck (sander in body & plow) 2009 International – 6 Wheel Dump Truck (sander in body & plow) 2013 International – 6 Wheel Dump Truck (sander in body & plow) 2013 International – 6 Wheel Dump Truck (sander in body & plow) 2011 Ford F350 – 1 Ton Pickup Truck (slide in sander & plow) 2011 Ford F350 – 1 Ton Pickup Truck (slide in sander & plow) 2012 Ford F550 - 1 Ton Dump Truck (slide in sander & plow) 2012 Ford F550 - 1 Ton Dump Truck (slide in sander & plow) 2009 Caterpillar Backhoe 2009 Caterpillar Backhoe 1994 Galion Grader 1994 Galion Grader EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT 1990 Bandit 200 XP Brush Chipper 1990 Bandit 200 XP Brush Chipper 1988 York Rake 1988 York Rake 1988 Road Broom 1988 Road Broom POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT 2010 Ford Crown Victoria – Detail Car 2010 Ford Crown Victoria – Detail Car 2014 Ford Taurus Victoria – Unit #1 2014 Ford Taurus Victoria – Unit #1 2007 Ford Crown Victoria - Unit #2 2007 Ford Crown Victoria - Unit #2 2013 Ford Taurus- Unit #3 2013 Ford Taurus- Unit #3 2013 Ford F150 - Unit #4 2013 Ford F150 - Unit #4 2011 Message Board/Radar Trailer 2011 Message Board/Radar Trailer TRANSFER STATION TRANSFER STATION 1997 Caterpillar Backhoe 1997 Caterpillar Backhoe 2004 Ford F350 – 1 Ton Pickup Truck (slide in sander & plow) 2004 Ford F350 – 1 Ton Pickup Truck (slide in sander & plow)

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SCHEDULE OF TOWN EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE OF TOWN EQUIPMENT

FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT 1931 Ford 1931 Ford 1954 Willys Jeep 1954 Willys Jeep 1997 Ford Expedition 1997 Ford Expedition 2009 Ford Rescue 12R1 2009 Ford Rescue 12R1 2014 Pierce Fire Truck 12E3 2014 Pierce Fire Truck 12E3 1993 Ford Forest Fire Truck 12F3 1993 Ford Forest Fire Truck 12F3 1997 Mack Fire Truck 12E4 1997 Mack Fire Truck 12E4 2006 Kenworth Fire Truck 12E5 2006 Kenworth Fire Truck 12E5 2006 Premier Pontoon Boat 12B1 2006 Premier Pontoon Boat 12B1 2012 F350 Utility Pickup 12U1 2012 F350 Utility Pickup 12U1 13’ Boston Whaler Boat 12B2 13’ Boston Whaler Boat 12B2 MOBILE EQUIPMENT MOBILE EQUIPMENT 1951 Model Dunbarton Cascade Trailer 1951 Model Dunbarton Cascade Trailer 2002 Yacht Club Snowmobile Trailer 2002 Yacht Club Snowmobile Trailer 2003 Skandik Ski-Doo 2003 Skandik Ski-Doo 2009 Kubota UTV 2009 Kubota UTV 2011 Royal Swiftwater Rescue Trailer 2011 Royal Swiftwater Rescue Trailer PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2009 International – 6 Wheel Dump Truck (sander in body & plow) 2009 International – 6 Wheel Dump Truck (sander in body & plow) 2013 International – 6 Wheel Dump Truck (sander in body & plow) 2013 International – 6 Wheel Dump Truck (sander in body & plow) 2011 Ford F350 – 1 Ton Pickup Truck (slide in sander & plow) 2011 Ford F350 – 1 Ton Pickup Truck (slide in sander & plow) 2012 Ford F550 - 1 Ton Dump Truck (slide in sander & plow) 2012 Ford F550 - 1 Ton Dump Truck (slide in sander & plow) 2009 Caterpillar Backhoe 2009 Caterpillar Backhoe 1994 Galion Grader 1994 Galion Grader EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT 1990 Bandit 200 XP Brush Chipper 1990 Bandit 200 XP Brush Chipper 1988 York Rake 1988 York Rake 1988 Road Broom 1988 Road Broom POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT 2010 Ford Crown Victoria – Detail Car 2010 Ford Crown Victoria – Detail Car 2014 Ford Taurus Victoria – Unit #1 2014 Ford Taurus Victoria – Unit #1 2007 Ford Crown Victoria - Unit #2 2007 Ford Crown Victoria - Unit #2 2013 Ford Taurus- Unit #3 2013 Ford Taurus- Unit #3 2013 Ford F150 - Unit #4 2013 Ford F150 - Unit #4 2011 Message Board/Radar Trailer 2011 Message Board/Radar Trailer TRANSFER STATION TRANSFER STATION 1997 Caterpillar Backhoe 1997 Caterpillar Backhoe 2004 Ford F350 – 1 Ton Pickup Truck (slide in sander & plow) 2004 Ford F350 – 1 Ton Pickup Truck (slide in sander & plow)

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SCHEDULE OF TOWN & SCHOOL PROPERTY SCHEDULE OF TOWN & SCHOOL PROPERTY

TAX MAP/ DESCRIPTION LAND BUILDING TOTAL TAX MAP/ DESCRIPTION LAND BUILDING TOTAL LOT LOCATION VALUE VALUE VALUE LOT LOCATION VALUE VALUE VALUE

No Map # White Oak Pond Dam 32,100 32,100 No Map # White Oak Pond Dam 32,100 32,100 101-008 Fire/Police Station 130,040 683,200 813,240 101-008 Fire/Police Station 130,040 683,200 813,240 101-012-1 Route 113 46,500 7,000 53,500 101-012-1 Route 113 46,500 7,000 53,500 101-019 Library 365,320 181,400 546,720 101-019 Library 365,320 181,400 546,720 102-006 Village Common & Gazebo 610,400 3,100 613,500 102-006 Village Common & Gazebo 610,400 3,100 613,500 222-015 Public Works Garage 191,450 239,800 431,250 222-015 Public Works Garage 191,450 239,800 431,250 223-011 Pilote Conservation Lot 493,850 493,850 223-011 Pilote Conservation Lot 493,850 493,850 224-001 Smith Road Lot 63,880 63,880 224-001 Smith Road Lot 63,880 63,880 225-016 Pemi River Park Lot 36,300 36,300 225-016 Pemi River Park Lot 36,300 36,300 228-079 HCS* Vacant Lot 133,260 133,260 228-079 HCS* Vacant Lot 133,260 133,260 229-025 Holderness Central School 254,130 3,397,700 3,651,830 229-025 Holderness Central School 254,130 3,397,700 3,651,830 231-003 Route 113 42,200 42,200 231-003 Route 113 42,200 42,200 239-001 Town Hall 34,500 290,600 325,100 239-001 Town Hall 34,500 290,600 325,100 239-042 Corner Lot-Routes 3 & 175 47,300 47,300 239-042 Corner Lot-Routes 3 & 175 47,300 47,300 245-065 Transfer Station/Pease 87,500 81,200 168,700 245-065 Transfer Station/Pease 87,500 81,200 168,700 245-067 White Oak Pond 179,400 179,400 245-067 White Oak Pond 179,400 179,400 252-016-1 East Holderness Road 97,220 252-016-1 East Holderness Road 97,220 *Holderness Central School *Holderness Central School

TOWN MAINTAINED CEMETERIES TOWN MAINTAINED CEMETERIES

NAME MAP/LOT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION NAME MAP/LOT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION

East Holderness 252-9 Corner Rt. 3 & E. Holderness Rd East Holderness 252-9 Corner Rt. 3 & E. Holderness Rd Eastman 251 E. Holderness Rd, West of Vontel Eastman 251 E. Holderness Rd, West of Vontel Cox 255-3 East Holderness Road Cox 255-3 East Holderness Road Merrill 255-11 Hawkins Pond Road Merrill 255-11 Hawkins Pond Road Piper 246-21 Coxboro Road Piper 246-21 Coxboro Road Squam Bridge 101-10 Corner Rt. 3 & Rt. 113 Squam Bridge 101-10 Corner Rt. 3 & Rt. 113 True 206 Rt. 113 and Pinehurst Rd True 206 Rt. 113 and Pinehurst Rd Shaw 228 Hardhack Road Shaw 228 Hardhack Road Ladd 205 Rt. 113 Ladd 205 Rt. 113 Sanborn 222-22 Old Highway South Sanborn 222-22 Old Highway South Prescott 231 Old Highway South Prescott 231 Old Highway South Carr 220-7 Old Highway South Carr 220-7 Old Highway South

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TAX MAP/ DESCRIPTION LAND BUILDING TOTAL TAX MAP/ DESCRIPTION LAND BUILDING TOTAL LOT LOCATION VALUE VALUE VALUE LOT LOCATION VALUE VALUE VALUE

No Map # White Oak Pond Dam 32,100 32,100 No Map # White Oak Pond Dam 32,100 32,100 101-008 Fire/Police Station 130,040 683,200 813,240 101-008 Fire/Police Station 130,040 683,200 813,240 101-012-1 Route 113 46,500 7,000 53,500 101-012-1 Route 113 46,500 7,000 53,500 101-019 Library 365,320 181,400 546,720 101-019 Library 365,320 181,400 546,720 102-006 Village Common & Gazebo 610,400 3,100 613,500 102-006 Village Common & Gazebo 610,400 3,100 613,500 222-015 Public Works Garage 191,450 239,800 431,250 222-015 Public Works Garage 191,450 239,800 431,250 223-011 Pilote Conservation Lot 493,850 493,850 223-011 Pilote Conservation Lot 493,850 493,850 224-001 Smith Road Lot 63,880 63,880 224-001 Smith Road Lot 63,880 63,880 225-016 Pemi River Park Lot 36,300 36,300 225-016 Pemi River Park Lot 36,300 36,300 228-079 HCS* Vacant Lot 133,260 133,260 228-079 HCS* Vacant Lot 133,260 133,260 229-025 Holderness Central School 254,130 3,397,700 3,651,830 229-025 Holderness Central School 254,130 3,397,700 3,651,830 231-003 Route 113 42,200 42,200 231-003 Route 113 42,200 42,200 239-001 Town Hall 34,500 290,600 325,100 239-001 Town Hall 34,500 290,600 325,100 239-042 Corner Lot-Routes 3 & 175 47,300 47,300 239-042 Corner Lot-Routes 3 & 175 47,300 47,300 245-065 Transfer Station/Pease 87,500 81,200 168,700 245-065 Transfer Station/Pease 87,500 81,200 168,700 245-067 White Oak Pond 179,400 179,400 245-067 White Oak Pond 179,400 179,400 252-016-1 East Holderness Road 97,220 252-016-1 East Holderness Road 97,220 *Holderness Central School *Holderness Central School

TOWN MAINTAINED CEMETERIES TOWN MAINTAINED CEMETERIES

NAME MAP/LOT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION NAME MAP/LOT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION

East Holderness 252-9 Corner Rt. 3 & E. Holderness Rd East Holderness 252-9 Corner Rt. 3 & E. Holderness Rd Eastman 251 E. Holderness Rd, West of Vontel Eastman 251 E. Holderness Rd, West of Vontel Cox 255-3 East Holderness Road Cox 255-3 East Holderness Road Merrill 255-11 Hawkins Pond Road Merrill 255-11 Hawkins Pond Road Piper 246-21 Coxboro Road Piper 246-21 Coxboro Road Squam Bridge 101-10 Corner Rt. 3 & Rt. 113 Squam Bridge 101-10 Corner Rt. 3 & Rt. 113 True 206 Rt. 113 and Pinehurst Rd True 206 Rt. 113 and Pinehurst Rd Shaw 228 Hardhack Road Shaw 228 Hardhack Road Ladd 205 Rt. 113 Ladd 205 Rt. 113 Sanborn 222-22 Old Highway South Sanborn 222-22 Old Highway South Prescott 231 Old Highway South Prescott 231 Old Highway South Carr 220-7 Old Highway South Carr 220-7 Old Highway South

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NOTES NOTES

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NOTES NOTES

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TOWN OF HOLDERNESS TOWN OF HOLDERNESS ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 10 & 11, 2015 MARCH 10 & 11, 2015

To the inhabitants of the Town of Holderness, in the County of Grafton and the To the inhabitants of the Town of Holderness, in the County of Grafton and the State of New Hampshire qualified to vote in Town Affairs: State of New Hampshire qualified to vote in Town Affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall on Tuesday the tenth day of You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall on Tuesday the tenth day of March next, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, at which time the polls shall be March next, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, at which time the polls shall be opened and shall not close earlier than seven o’clock in the evening to act upon opened and shall not close earlier than seven o’clock in the evening to act upon Articles 1 & 2 herein; the third and subsequent Articles to be acted upon Articles 1 & 2 herein; the third and subsequent Articles to be acted upon commencing at seven thirty o’clock in the evening (or immediately following the commencing at seven thirty o’clock in the evening (or immediately following the annual school district meeting whichever comes later) of the following day, annual school district meeting whichever comes later) of the following day, Wednesday, the eleventh day of March, 2015, in the auditorium of the Wednesday, the eleventh day of March, 2015, in the auditorium of the Holderness Central School. Holderness Central School.

Article 1: To choose all Town Officers by official ballot: Article 1: To choose all Town Officers by official ballot:

Article 2: 2015 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes Article 2. To see how Article 2: 2015 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes Article 2. To see how the Town will vote by official ballot on the proposed amendments, as the Town will vote by official ballot on the proposed amendments, as recommended by the Planning Board, to the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: recommended by the Planning Board, to the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows:

1. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed 1. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Remove Accessory building or structures and uses from the list of Remove Accessory building or structures and uses from the list of permitted uses in Section 300.4.1.1, Section 300.4.2.1 and Section permitted uses in Section 300.4.1.1, Section 300.4.2.1 and Section 300.4.3.1. in order to clarify that these buildings, structures and uses are 300.4.3.1. in order to clarify that these buildings, structures and uses are accessory to the permitted uses listed in these sections ?” accessory to the permitted uses listed in these sections ?”

2. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed 2. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Sections 300.4.1.5: Shore Frontage; 300.4.2.6: Shore Frontage; Amend Sections 300.4.1.5: Shore Frontage; 300.4.2.6: Shore Frontage; and 300.4.3.5: Shore Frontage to read, Shoreland Frontage: When the and 300.4.3.5: Shore Frontage to read, Shoreland Frontage: When the boundary of a lot is the shore of a water body or river, the minimum boundary of a lot is the shore of a water body or river, the minimum water frontage shall not be less than 200 feet?” water frontage shall not be less than 200 feet?”

3. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed 3. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows:

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TOWN OF HOLDERNESS TOWN OF HOLDERNESS ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 10 & 11, 2015 MARCH 10 & 11, 2015

To the inhabitants of the Town of Holderness, in the County of Grafton and the To the inhabitants of the Town of Holderness, in the County of Grafton and the State of New Hampshire qualified to vote in Town Affairs: State of New Hampshire qualified to vote in Town Affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall on Tuesday the tenth day of You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall on Tuesday the tenth day of March next, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, at which time the polls shall be March next, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, at which time the polls shall be opened and shall not close earlier than seven o’clock in the evening to act upon opened and shall not close earlier than seven o’clock in the evening to act upon Articles 1 & 2 herein; the third and subsequent Articles to be acted upon Articles 1 & 2 herein; the third and subsequent Articles to be acted upon commencing at seven thirty o’clock in the evening (or immediately following the commencing at seven thirty o’clock in the evening (or immediately following the annual school district meeting whichever comes later) of the following day, annual school district meeting whichever comes later) of the following day, Wednesday, the eleventh day of March, 2015, in the auditorium of the Wednesday, the eleventh day of March, 2015, in the auditorium of the Holderness Central School. Holderness Central School.

Article 1: To choose all Town Officers by official ballot: Article 1: To choose all Town Officers by official ballot:

Article 2: 2015 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes Article 2. To see how Article 2: 2015 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes Article 2. To see how the Town will vote by official ballot on the proposed amendments, as the Town will vote by official ballot on the proposed amendments, as recommended by the Planning Board, to the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: recommended by the Planning Board, to the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows:

1. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed 1. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Remove Accessory building or structures and uses from the list of Remove Accessory building or structures and uses from the list of permitted uses in Section 300.4.1.1, Section 300.4.2.1 and Section permitted uses in Section 300.4.1.1, Section 300.4.2.1 and Section 300.4.3.1. in order to clarify that these buildings, structures and uses are 300.4.3.1. in order to clarify that these buildings, structures and uses are accessory to the permitted uses listed in these sections ?” accessory to the permitted uses listed in these sections ?”

2. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed 2. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Sections 300.4.1.5: Shore Frontage; 300.4.2.6: Shore Frontage; Amend Sections 300.4.1.5: Shore Frontage; 300.4.2.6: Shore Frontage; and 300.4.3.5: Shore Frontage to read, Shoreland Frontage: When the and 300.4.3.5: Shore Frontage to read, Shoreland Frontage: When the boundary of a lot is the shore of a water body or river, the minimum boundary of a lot is the shore of a water body or river, the minimum water frontage shall not be less than 200 feet?” water frontage shall not be less than 200 feet?”

3. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed 3. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows:

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Amend Section 400.6.5.1: Political Signs: to replace the entire section Amend Section 400.6.5.1: Political Signs: to replace the entire section with the phrase, as per State law and regulations, RSA 644.17 ?” with the phrase, as per State law and regulations, RSA 644.17 ?”

4. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed 4. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 400.12.1, under Shoreland Structures: to replace the Amend Section 400.12.1, under Shoreland Structures: to replace the word, may, with the word, shall ?” word, may, with the word, shall ?”

5. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed 5. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: To by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: To amend, delete, or add definitions to Section 1300: Definitions for amend, delete, or add definitions to Section 1300: Definitions for Accessory Structure; Applicant; Application; Approval; Board; Accessory Structure; Applicant; Application; Approval; Board; Compliance Officer; Decision-Making Authority; Dwelling, Two- Compliance Officer; Decision-Making Authority; Dwelling, Two- Family; Family; Funeral Home; Health Care; Health Officer; Lake Shore Family; Family; Funeral Home; Health Care; Health Officer; Lake Shore District; Motel-Lodging; Multi Use Facilities/Property; Municipal or District; Motel-Lodging; Multi Use Facilities/Property; Municipal or Government Building; Museum; Nursing Home; Ordinary High Water Government Building; Museum; Nursing Home; Ordinary High Water Line; Park; Plat; Plot Plan; Professional Offices; Public Safety Facility; Line; Park; Plat; Plot Plan; Professional Offices; Public Safety Facility; Reference Line; Restaurant; Retail; Shore Frontage; Sign, Subdivision; Reference Line; Restaurant; Retail; Shore Frontage; Sign, Subdivision; and Unsuitable Land ?” and Unsuitable Land ?”

6. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 as proposed 6. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Making numerous housekeeping, nonsubstantive changes to correct Making numerous housekeeping, nonsubstantive changes to correct spelling, grammar, and formatting ? “ spelling, grammar, and formatting ? “

Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of all Town Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of all Town Officers and Committees. Officers and Committees.

Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Budget Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Budget Committee’s recommended sum of Two Million Two Hundred Committee’s recommended sum of Two Million Two Hundred and Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($2,275,000) for general and Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($2,275,000) for general municipal operations. Said sum does not include special or municipal operations. Said sum does not include special or individual articles elsewhere within this warrant. individual articles elsewhere within this warrant.

Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays) Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays)

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Amend Section 400.6.5.1: Political Signs: to replace the entire section Amend Section 400.6.5.1: Political Signs: to replace the entire section with the phrase, as per State law and regulations, RSA 644.17 ?” with the phrase, as per State law and regulations, RSA 644.17 ?”

4. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed 4. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Section 400.12.1, under Shoreland Structures: to replace the Amend Section 400.12.1, under Shoreland Structures: to replace the word, may, with the word, shall ?” word, may, with the word, shall ?”

5. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed 5. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: To by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: To amend, delete, or add definitions to Section 1300: Definitions for amend, delete, or add definitions to Section 1300: Definitions for Accessory Structure; Applicant; Application; Approval; Board; Accessory Structure; Applicant; Application; Approval; Board; Compliance Officer; Decision-Making Authority; Dwelling, Two- Compliance Officer; Decision-Making Authority; Dwelling, Two- Family; Family; Funeral Home; Health Care; Health Officer; Lake Shore Family; Family; Funeral Home; Health Care; Health Officer; Lake Shore District; Motel-Lodging; Multi Use Facilities/Property; Municipal or District; Motel-Lodging; Multi Use Facilities/Property; Municipal or Government Building; Museum; Nursing Home; Ordinary High Water Government Building; Museum; Nursing Home; Ordinary High Water Line; Park; Plat; Plot Plan; Professional Offices; Public Safety Facility; Line; Park; Plat; Plot Plan; Professional Offices; Public Safety Facility; Reference Line; Restaurant; Retail; Shore Frontage; Sign, Subdivision; Reference Line; Restaurant; Retail; Shore Frontage; Sign, Subdivision; and Unsuitable Land ?” and Unsuitable Land ?”

6. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 as proposed 6. “Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: by the Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Making numerous housekeeping, nonsubstantive changes to correct Making numerous housekeeping, nonsubstantive changes to correct spelling, grammar, and formatting ? “ spelling, grammar, and formatting ? “

Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of all Town Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of all Town Officers and Committees. Officers and Committees.

Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Budget Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Budget Committee’s recommended sum of Two Million Two Hundred Committee’s recommended sum of Two Million Two Hundred and Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($2,275,000) for general and Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($2,275,000) for general municipal operations. Said sum does not include special or municipal operations. Said sum does not include special or individual articles elsewhere within this warrant. individual articles elsewhere within this warrant.

Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays) Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays)

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Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000) Three Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000) to be placed into the following Capital Reserve Funds: to be placed into the following Capital Reserve Funds:

Fire/Rescue Vehicles $40,000 Fire/Rescue Vehicles $40,000 Road Reconstruction 150,000 Road Reconstruction 150,000 White Oak Pond Dam 1,000 White Oak Pond Dam 1,000 Transfer Station Equipment 2,000 Transfer Station Equipment 2,000 Municipal Buildings 30,000 Municipal Buildings 30,000 Revaluation 35,000 Revaluation 35,000 Library 5,000 Library 5,000 Fire Equipment 5,000 Fire Equipment 5,000 Public Works Vehicles 46,000 Public Works Vehicles 46,000 Police Cruiser 26,000 Police Cruiser 26,000 Employee Health Insurance Trust 5,000 Employee Health Insurance Trust 5,000 Conservation 5,000 Conservation 5,000 Town Office IT Fund 10,000 Town Office IT Fund 10,000 Library IT Fund 10,000 Library IT Fund 10,000 Master Plan Fund 5,000 Master Plan Fund 5,000 $375,000 $375,000

Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays).

Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand Dollars ($186,000) for One Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand Dollars ($186,000) for the following capital projects and to fund this appropriation by the following capital projects and to fund this appropriation by authorizing the Select Board to withdraw the sums indicated authorizing the Select Board to withdraw the sums indicated from the following designated Capital Reserve Funds for these from the following designated Capital Reserve Funds for these purposes: purposes:

Road Reconstruction $150,000 Road Reconstruction $150,000 Revaluation (cycle inspections) 25,000 Revaluation (cycle inspections) 25,000 FD Thermal Imaging Camera 11,000 FD Thermal Imaging Camera 11,000 (funds from the FD Equipment CRF) (funds from the FD Equipment CRF)

Total: $186,000 Total: $186,000

Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays).

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Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000) Three Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000) to be placed into the following Capital Reserve Funds: to be placed into the following Capital Reserve Funds:

Fire/Rescue Vehicles $40,000 Fire/Rescue Vehicles $40,000 Road Reconstruction 150,000 Road Reconstruction 150,000 White Oak Pond Dam 1,000 White Oak Pond Dam 1,000 Transfer Station Equipment 2,000 Transfer Station Equipment 2,000 Municipal Buildings 30,000 Municipal Buildings 30,000 Revaluation 35,000 Revaluation 35,000 Library 5,000 Library 5,000 Fire Equipment 5,000 Fire Equipment 5,000 Public Works Vehicles 46,000 Public Works Vehicles 46,000 Police Cruiser 26,000 Police Cruiser 26,000 Employee Health Insurance Trust 5,000 Employee Health Insurance Trust 5,000 Conservation 5,000 Conservation 5,000 Town Office IT Fund 10,000 Town Office IT Fund 10,000 Library IT Fund 10,000 Library IT Fund 10,000 Master Plan Fund 5,000 Master Plan Fund 5,000 $375,000 $375,000

Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays).

Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand Dollars ($186,000) for One Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand Dollars ($186,000) for the following capital projects and to fund this appropriation by the following capital projects and to fund this appropriation by authorizing the Select Board to withdraw the sums indicated authorizing the Select Board to withdraw the sums indicated from the following designated Capital Reserve Funds for these from the following designated Capital Reserve Funds for these purposes: purposes:

Road Reconstruction $150,000 Road Reconstruction $150,000 Revaluation (cycle inspections) 25,000 Revaluation (cycle inspections) 25,000 FD Thermal Imaging Camera 11,000 FD Thermal Imaging Camera 11,000 (funds from the FD Equipment CRF) (funds from the FD Equipment CRF)

Total: $186,000 Total: $186,000

Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays).

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Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) for a biological Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) for a biological study of conservation property known as Map 224 Lot 001 study of conservation property known as Map 224 Lot 001 located on the corner of Sargent and Smith Roads owned by the located on the corner of Sargent and Smith Roads owned by the Town and to authorize the withdrawal of this amount to come Town and to authorize the withdrawal of this amount to come from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/15. from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/15.

Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays).

Article 8: To see if the Town will vote to establish an expendable trust Article 8: To see if the Town will vote to establish an expendable trust fund for the purpose of payment of post-employment benefits fund for the purpose of payment of post-employment benefits such as earned vacation and other accrued leave time to Town such as earned vacation and other accrued leave time to Town employees at separation and to raise and appropriate the sum of employees at separation and to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) to be placed in said fund and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) to be placed in said fund and further to appoint the Select Board as agents to expend from said further to appoint the Select Board as agents to expend from said fund without further approval of the legislative body; and further fund without further approval of the legislative body; and further to fund this appropriation by authorizing the withdrawal of this to fund this appropriation by authorizing the withdrawal of this amount from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/15. amount from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/15.

Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays).

Article 9: To see if the Town will vote to establish a capital reserve Article 9: To see if the Town will vote to establish a capital reserve fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of funding half of the expense of extending cable of funding half of the expense of extending cable television and broadband on East Holderness Road in television and broadband on East Holderness Road in order to enhance economic development in the Town, order to enhance economic development in the Town, increase the connectivity of homes and businesses and to increase the connectivity of homes and businesses and to afford greater educational opportunities, and to raise and afford greater educational opportunities, and to raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars appropriate the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) to be deposited in this fund said amount to ($12,000) to be deposited in this fund said amount to come from cable franchise fees and furthermore to come from cable franchise fees and furthermore to designate the Board of Selectmen as agents to expend. designate the Board of Selectmen as agents to expend.

Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays).

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Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) for a biological Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) for a biological study of conservation property known as Map 224 Lot 001 study of conservation property known as Map 224 Lot 001 located on the corner of Sargent and Smith Roads owned by the located on the corner of Sargent and Smith Roads owned by the Town and to authorize the withdrawal of this amount to come Town and to authorize the withdrawal of this amount to come from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/15. from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/15.

Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays).

Article 8: To see if the Town will vote to establish an expendable trust Article 8: To see if the Town will vote to establish an expendable trust fund for the purpose of payment of post-employment benefits fund for the purpose of payment of post-employment benefits such as earned vacation and other accrued leave time to Town such as earned vacation and other accrued leave time to Town employees at separation and to raise and appropriate the sum of employees at separation and to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) to be placed in said fund and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) to be placed in said fund and further to appoint the Select Board as agents to expend from said further to appoint the Select Board as agents to expend from said fund without further approval of the legislative body; and further fund without further approval of the legislative body; and further to fund this appropriation by authorizing the withdrawal of this to fund this appropriation by authorizing the withdrawal of this amount from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/15. amount from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/15.

Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; ( 5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; ( 4 yeas, 0 nays).

Article 9: To see if the Town will vote to establish a capital reserve Article 9: To see if the Town will vote to establish a capital reserve fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of funding half of the expense of extending cable of funding half of the expense of extending cable television and broadband on East Holderness Road in television and broadband on East Holderness Road in order to enhance economic development in the Town, order to enhance economic development in the Town, increase the connectivity of homes and businesses and to increase the connectivity of homes and businesses and to afford greater educational opportunities, and to raise and afford greater educational opportunities, and to raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars appropriate the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) to be deposited in this fund said amount to ($12,000) to be deposited in this fund said amount to come from cable franchise fees and furthermore to come from cable franchise fees and furthermore to designate the Board of Selectmen as agents to expend. designate the Board of Selectmen as agents to expend.

Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays).

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Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000) for the Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000) for the replacement of the roof shingles and for an addition to the replacement of the roof shingles and for an addition to the building for a police department “sally port”, and to fund this building for a police department “sally port”, and to fund this appropriation by authorizing the withdrawal of Eighty Thousand appropriation by authorizing the withdrawal of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) from the government building capital reserve Dollars ($80,000) from the government building capital reserve fund and authorizing the withdrawal of the balance of Two fund and authorizing the withdrawal of the balance of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) from the unexpended Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/15. fund balance as of 06/30/15.

Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays).

Article 11: To see if the town will vote, pursuant to NH RSA35:9-a-II, to Article 11: To see if the town will vote, pursuant to NH RSA35:9-a-II, to authorize the Trustees of the Trust Funds to pay for capital authorize the Trustees of the Trust Funds to pay for capital reserve fund investment management services, and any other reserve fund investment management services, and any other expenses incurred, from capital reserve funds income. No vote expenses incurred, from capital reserve funds income. No vote by the Town to rescind such authority shall occur within five by the Town to rescind such authority shall occur within five years of the original adoption of this article. years of the original adoption of this article.

Article 12: To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to enter into a Article 12: To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to enter into a multi-year lease for a portion of property owned by the Town multi-year lease for a portion of property owned by the Town located on E. Holderness Road known as Map 252 Lot 016-001 located on E. Holderness Road known as Map 252 Lot 016-001 for a solar array. The length and terms of the lease agreement to for a solar array. The length and terms of the lease agreement to be in the best interest of the Town as determined by the Select be in the best interest of the Town as determined by the Select Board. Board.

Article 13: To transact any other business that can legally come before the Article 13: To transact any other business that can legally come before the meeting. meeting.

Given under our hands this 23rd day of February in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Given under our hands this 23rd day of February in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Fifteen. and Fifteen.

HOLDERNESS Shelagh Connelly, Chairman HOLDERNESS Shelagh Connelly, Chairman BOARD OF John Laverack, Vice-Chairman BOARD OF John Laverack, Vice-Chairman SELECTMEN Peter Francesco SELECTMEN Peter Francesco Jill White Jill White Samuel Brickley Samuel Brickley

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Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000) for the Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000) for the replacement of the roof shingles and for an addition to the replacement of the roof shingles and for an addition to the building for a police department “sally port”, and to fund this building for a police department “sally port”, and to fund this appropriation by authorizing the withdrawal of Eighty Thousand appropriation by authorizing the withdrawal of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) from the government building capital reserve Dollars ($80,000) from the government building capital reserve fund and authorizing the withdrawal of the balance of Two fund and authorizing the withdrawal of the balance of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) from the unexpended Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) from the unexpended fund balance as of 06/30/15. fund balance as of 06/30/15.

Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Recommended by the Select Board; (5 yeas, 0 nays) and Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays). Budget Committee; (4 yeas, 0 nays).

Article 11: To see if the town will vote, pursuant to NH RSA35:9-a-II, to Article 11: To see if the town will vote, pursuant to NH RSA35:9-a-II, to authorize the Trustees of the Trust Funds to pay for capital authorize the Trustees of the Trust Funds to pay for capital reserve fund investment management services, and any other reserve fund investment management services, and any other expenses incurred, from capital reserve funds income. No vote expenses incurred, from capital reserve funds income. No vote by the Town to rescind such authority shall occur within five by the Town to rescind such authority shall occur within five years of the original adoption of this article. years of the original adoption of this article.

Article 12: To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to enter into a Article 12: To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to enter into a multi-year lease for a portion of property owned by the Town multi-year lease for a portion of property owned by the Town located on E. Holderness Road known as Map 252 Lot 016-001 located on E. Holderness Road known as Map 252 Lot 016-001 for a solar array. The length and terms of the lease agreement to for a solar array. The length and terms of the lease agreement to be in the best interest of the Town as determined by the Select be in the best interest of the Town as determined by the Select Board. Board.

Article 13: To transact any other business that can legally come before the Article 13: To transact any other business that can legally come before the meeting. meeting.

Given under our hands this 23rd day of February in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Given under our hands this 23rd day of February in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Fifteen. and Fifteen.

HOLDERNESS Shelagh Connelly, Chairman HOLDERNESS Shelagh Connelly, Chairman BOARD OF John Laverack, Vice-Chairman BOARD OF John Laverack, Vice-Chairman SELECTMEN Peter Francesco SELECTMEN Peter Francesco Jill White Jill White Samuel Brickley Samuel Brickley

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Cumulative Appropriations: Cumulative Appropriations:

Article Amount Purpose Article Amount Purpose

5, $ 375,000 To Capital Reserve Accounts 5, $ 375,000 To Capital Reserve Accounts 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 $ 496,500 Capital Outlay 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 $ 496,500 Capital Outlay Subtotal $ 871,500 Subtotal $ 871,500

4 $ 2,275,000 Operating Budget 4 $ 2,275,000 Operating Budget $ 3,146,500 Proposed Gross Budget $ 3,146,500 Proposed Gross Budget

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Article Amount Purpose Article Amount Purpose

5, $ 375,000 To Capital Reserve Accounts 5, $ 375,000 To Capital Reserve Accounts 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 $ 496,500 Capital Outlay 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 $ 496,500 Capital Outlay Subtotal $ 871,500 Subtotal $ 871,500

4 $ 2,275,000 Operating Budget 4 $ 2,275,000 Operating Budget $ 3,146,500 Proposed Gross Budget $ 3,146,500 Proposed Gross Budget

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ACTUAL ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ACTUAL ESTIMATED ESTIMATED REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR SOURCE OF REVENUE July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 SOURCE OF REVENUE July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16

REVENUE REVENUE

TAXES TAXES

LAND USE CHANGE TAXES 49,500 2,500 3,500 LAND USE CHANGE TAXES 49,500 2,500 3,500 YIELD TAXES 18,787 3,500 3,500 YIELD TAXES 18,787 3,500 3,500 IN LIEU OF TAXES 1,000 3,000 1,000 IN LIEU OF TAXES 1,000 3,000 1,000 BOAT TAX 6,682 6,500 6,500 BOAT TAX 6,682 6,500 6,500 INTEREST & PENALTIES 46,603 38,000 42,000 INTEREST & PENALTIES 46,603 38,000 42,000 EXCAVATION TAX 118 EXCAVATION TAX 118 TOTAL 122,690 53,500 56,500 TOTAL 122,690 53,500 56,500

BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMITS BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMITS

BUS LICENSE & CABLE FEES 13,877 10,000 10,000 BUS LICENSE & CABLE FEES 13,877 10,000 10,000 UCC FILINGS & CERTIFICATES 630 200 500 UCC FILINGS & CERTIFICATES 630 200 500 MOTOR VEHICLE PERMIT FEES 399,327 345,000 350,000 MOTOR VEHICLE PERMIT FEES 399,327 345,000 350,000 BUILDING PERMIT FEES 9,579 6,900 6,900 BUILDING PERMIT FEES 9,579 6,900 6,900 OTHER LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES OTHER LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES DOG LICENSES 3,166 2,500 2,500 DOG LICENSES 3,166 2,500 2,500 MARRIAGE LICENSE (5) MARRIAGE LICENSE (5) COPY FEES 719 700 700 COPY FEES 719 700 700 VITAL RECORDS 2,100 1,500 1,500 VITAL RECORDS 2,100 1,500 1,500 OTHER LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES 334 200 200 OTHER LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES 334 200 200 SUB TOTAL 6,314 4,900 4,900 SUB TOTAL 6,314 4,900 4,900

TOTAL 429,727 367,000 372,300 TOTAL 429,727 367,000 372,300

STATE & FEDERAL STATE & FEDERAL

FEDERAL GRANTS/REIMBURSEMENT 10,516 12 5 FEDERAL GRANTS/REIMBURSEMENT 10,516 12 5 SHARED REVENUE BLOCK GRANT SHARED REVENUE BLOCK GRANT HIGHWAY BLOCK GRANT 62,223 62,000 62,000 HIGHWAY BLOCK GRANT 62,223 62,000 62,000 ROOMS AND MEALS 93,734 94,000 98,000 ROOMS AND MEALS 93,734 94,000 98,000 OTHER GRANTS 844 OTHER GRANTS 844

TOTAL 167,317 156,012 160,005 TOTAL 167,317 156,012 160,005

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ACTUAL ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ACTUAL ESTIMATED ESTIMATED REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR SOURCE OF REVENUE July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 SOURCE OF REVENUE July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16

REVENUE REVENUE Page 1 Pg 61-64 Town Budget Page 1 Pg 61-64 Town Budget TAXES TAXES

LAND USE CHANGE TAXES 49,500 2,500 3,500 LAND USE CHANGE TAXES 49,500 2,500 3,500 YIELD TAXES 18,787 3,500 3,500 YIELD TAXES 18,787 3,500 3,500 IN LIEU OF TAXES 1,000 3,000 1,000 IN LIEU OF TAXES 1,000 3,000 1,000 BOAT TAX 6,682 6,500 6,500 BOAT TAX 6,682 6,500 6,500 INTEREST & PENALTIES 46,603 38,000 42,000 INTEREST & PENALTIES 46,603 38,000 42,000 EXCAVATION TAX 118 EXCAVATION TAX 118 TOTAL 122,690 53,500 56,500 TOTAL 122,690 53,500 56,500

BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMITS BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMITS

BUS LICENSE & CABLE FEES 13,877 10,000 10,000 BUS LICENSE & CABLE FEES 13,877 10,000 10,000 UCC FILINGS & CERTIFICATES 630 200 500 UCC FILINGS & CERTIFICATES 630 200 500 MOTOR VEHICLE PERMIT FEES 399,327 345,000 350,000 MOTOR VEHICLE PERMIT FEES 399,327 345,000 350,000 BUILDING PERMIT FEES 9,579 6,900 6,900 BUILDING PERMIT FEES 9,579 6,900 6,900 OTHER LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES OTHER LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES DOG LICENSES 3,166 2,500 2,500 DOG LICENSES 3,166 2,500 2,500 MARRIAGE LICENSE (5) MARRIAGE LICENSE (5) COPY FEES 719 700 700 COPY FEES 719 700 700 VITAL RECORDS 2,100 1,500 1,500 VITAL RECORDS 2,100 1,500 1,500 OTHER LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES 334 200 200 OTHER LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES 334 200 200 SUB TOTAL 6,314 4,900 4,900 SUB TOTAL 6,314 4,900 4,900

TOTAL 429,727 367,000 372,300 TOTAL 429,727 367,000 372,300

STATE & FEDERAL STATE & FEDERAL

FEDERAL GRANTS/REIMBURSEMENT 10,516 12 5 FEDERAL GRANTS/REIMBURSEMENT 10,516 12 5 SHARED REVENUE BLOCK GRANT SHARED REVENUE BLOCK GRANT HIGHWAY BLOCK GRANT 62,223 62,000 62,000 HIGHWAY BLOCK GRANT 62,223 62,000 62,000 ROOMS AND MEALS 93,734 94,000 98,000 ROOMS AND MEALS 93,734 94,000 98,000 OTHER GRANTS 844 OTHER GRANTS 844

TOTAL 167,317 156,012 160,005 TOTAL 167,317 156,012 160,005

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ACTUAL ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ACTUAL ESTIMATED ESTIMATED REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR SOURCE OF REVENUE July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 SOURCE OF REVENUE July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16

CHARGES FOR SERVICE CHARGES FOR SERVICE

DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE POLICE INCOME- GENERAL 14,531 8,988 9,000 POLICE INCOME- GENERAL 14,531 8,988 9,000 POLICE INCOME-HSRO 52,500 50,000 50,000 POLICE INCOME-HSRO 52,500 50,000 50,000 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 18,338 14,000 14,000 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 18,338 14,000 14,000 BEACH INCOME 3,255 3,000 3,000 BEACH INCOME 3,255 3,000 3,000 TRANSFER/WASTE INCOME 27,480 25,000 25,000 TRANSFER/WASTE INCOME 27,480 25,000 25,000 PLANNING INCOME 2,000 2,000 2,000 PLANNING INCOME 2,000 2,000 2,000 ZONING INCOME 4,315 1,500 2,500 ZONING INCOME 4,315 1,500 2,500 FIRE INCOME 1,786 600 600 FIRE INCOME 1,786 600 600 TC E-REG FEES 149 100 100 TC E-REG FEES 149 100 100 LIBRARY INCOME 1,027 1,500 1,500 LIBRARY INCOME 1,027 1,500 1,500 TRANSFER STATION PERMITS 2,415 1,000 2,000 TRANSFER STATION PERMITS 2,415 1,000 2,000 SUB TOTAL 127,796 107,688 109,700 SUB TOTAL 127,796 107,688 109,700 SEWER USE CHARGES 3,282 3,800 3,800 SEWER USE CHARGES 3,282 3,800 3,800 2,950 2,950 TOTAL 134,028 111,488 113,500 TOTAL 134,028 111,488 113,500

OTHER INCOME OTHER INCOME

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT SALE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY 33,500 SALE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY 33,500 INTEREST-CHECKING & SAVING - 120 120 INTEREST-CHECKING & SAVING - 120 120 INTEREST-INVESTMENTS 14,547 18,000 15,000 INTEREST-INVESTMENTS 14,547 18,000 15,000 RETIREE INSURANCE REIMBURSE 5,984 4,930 4,930 RETIREE INSURANCE REIMBURSE 5,984 4,930 4,930 INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT INSURANCE-EMPLOYEE SHARE 19,650 23,500 23,500 INSURANCE-EMPLOYEE SHARE 19,650 23,500 23,500 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 151 150 145 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 151 150 145 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL RESERVE 489,627 243,000 266,000 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL RESERVE 489,627 243,000 266,000 LONG-TERM NOTE 88,000 LONG-TERM NOTE 88,000 DONATIONS & GIFTS DONATIONS & GIFTS TOTAL 651,459 289,700 309,695 TOTAL 651,459 289,700 309,695

TOTAL 1,505,221 977,700 1,012,000 TOTAL 1,505,221 977,700 1,012,000

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ACTUAL ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ACTUAL ESTIMATED ESTIMATED REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR SOURCE OF REVENUE July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 SOURCE OF REVENUE July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16

CHARGES FOR SERVICE CHARGES FOR SERVICE

DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE POLICE INCOME- GENERAL 14,531 8,988Page 3 9,000 POLICE INCOME-Pg 61-64 GENERAL Town Budget 14,531 8,988Page 3 9,000 Pg 61-64 Town Budget POLICE INCOME-HSRO 52,500 50,000 50,000 POLICE INCOME-HSRO 52,500 50,000 50,000 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 18,338 14,000 14,000 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 18,338 14,000 14,000 BEACH INCOME 3,255 3,000 3,000 BEACH INCOME 3,255 3,000 3,000 TRANSFER/WASTE INCOME 27,480 25,000 25,000 TRANSFER/WASTE INCOME 27,480 25,000 25,000 PLANNING INCOME 2,000 2,000 2,000 PLANNING INCOME 2,000 2,000 2,000 ZONING INCOME 4,315 1,500 2,500 ZONING INCOME 4,315 1,500 2,500 FIRE INCOME 1,786 600 600 FIRE INCOME 1,786 600 600 TC E-REG FEES 149 100 100 TC E-REG FEES 149 100 100 LIBRARY INCOME 1,027 1,500 1,500 LIBRARY INCOME 1,027 1,500 1,500 TRANSFER STATION PERMITS 2,415 1,000 2,000 TRANSFER STATION PERMITS 2,415 1,000 2,000 SUB TOTAL 127,796 107,688 109,700 SUB TOTAL 127,796 107,688 109,700 SEWER USE CHARGES 3,282 3,800 3,800 SEWER USE CHARGES 3,282 3,800 3,800 2,950 2,950 TOTAL 134,028 111,488 113,500 TOTAL 134,028 111,488 113,500

OTHER INCOME OTHER INCOME

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT SALE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY 33,500 SALE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY 33,500 INTEREST-CHECKING & SAVING - 120 120 INTEREST-CHECKING & SAVING - 120 120 INTEREST-INVESTMENTS 14,547 18,000 15,000 INTEREST-INVESTMENTS 14,547 18,000 15,000 RETIREE INSURANCE REIMBURSE 5,984 4,930 4,930 RETIREE INSURANCE REIMBURSE 5,984 4,930 4,930 INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT INSURANCE-EMPLOYEE SHARE 19,650 23,500 23,500 INSURANCE-EMPLOYEE SHARE 19,650 23,500 23,500 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 151 150 145 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 151 150 145 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL RESERVE 489,627 243,000 266,000 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL RESERVE 489,627 243,000 266,000 LONG-TERM NOTE 88,000 LONG-TERM NOTE 88,000 DONATIONS & GIFTS DONATIONS & GIFTS TOTAL 651,459 289,700 309,695 TOTAL 651,459 289,700 309,695

TOTAL 1,505,221 977,700 1,012,000 TOTAL 1,505,221 977,700 1,012,000

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SELECTMEN'S BUDGET COMMITTEE SELECTMEN'S BUDGET COMMITTEE ACTUAL VOTED RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED ACTUAL VOTED RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDITURES APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET BUDGET PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR (RSA 32:3, V) July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 July '15 - June '16 (RSA 32:3, V) July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 July '15 - June '16

SUMMARY OF EXPENSES SUMMARY OF EXPENSES

GENERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL GOVERNMENT

EXECUTIVE 129,231 134,855 134,200 134,200 EXECUTIVE 129,231 134,855 134,200 134,200 ELECTION, REGISTRATION & VITALS 70,188 74,500 77,000 77,000 ELECTION, REGISTRATION & VITALS 70,188 74,500 77,000 77,000 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 59,161 66,500 67,000 67,000 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 59,161 66,500 67,000 67,000 REVALUATION OF PROPERTY 26,654 43,600 43,600 43,600 REVALUATION OF PROPERTY 26,654 43,600 43,600 43,600 LEGAL EXPENSE 17,127 15,000 15,000 15,000 LEGAL EXPENSE 17,127 15,000 15,000 15,000 PERSONNEL BENEFITS 329,953 382,500 366,188 366,188 PERSONNEL BENEFITS 329,953 382,500 366,188 366,188 PLANNING/ZONING 11,754 20,075 20,550 20,550 PLANNING/ZONING 11,754 20,075 20,550 20,550 GIS PROGRAM 6,000 6,600 3,500 3,500 GIS PROGRAM 6,000 6,600 3,500 3,500 GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING 12,978 17,000 17,500 17,500 GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING 12,978 17,000 17,500 17,500 CEMETERIES 3,008 3,400 4,750 4,750 CEMETERIES 3,008 3,400 4,750 4,750 OTHER INSURANCE 26,875 29,750 31,769 31,769 OTHER INSURANCE 26,875 29,750 31,769 31,769

PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY

POLICE 407,464 434,315 433,700 433,700 POLICE 407,464 434,315 433,700 433,700 AMBULANCE 46,723 47,538 48,146 48,146 AMBULANCE 46,723 47,538 48,146 48,146 FIRE 167,201 168,150 167,800 167,800 FIRE 167,201 168,150 167,800 167,800 EMERGENCY MGMT/FLOOD PATROL 74 1,800 1,800 1,800 EMERGENCY MGMT/FLOOD PATROL 74 1,800 1,800 1,800

HIGHWAYS & STREETS HIGHWAYS & STREETS

HIGHWAYS AND STREETS 298,741 299,900 305,500 305,500 HIGHWAYS AND STREETS 298,741 299,900 305,500 305,500 STREET LIGHTING 5,208 5,300 5,505 5,505 STREET LIGHTING 5,208 5,300 5,505 5,505

SANITATION SANITATION

SANITATION 148,620 166,000 166,000 166,000 SANITATION 148,620 166,000 166,000 166,000 SEWER 3,635 3,800 3,800 3,800 SEWER 3,635 3,800 3,800 3,800

HEALTH/WELFARE HEALTH/WELFARE

COMPLIANCE/HEALTH 12,587 16,400 15,000 15,000 COMPLIANCE/HEALTH 12,587 16,400 15,000 15,000 ANIMAL CONTROL 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 ANIMAL CONTROL 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 PUBLIC SERVICE 29,966 30,000 29,900 29,900 PUBLIC SERVICE 29,966 30,000 29,900 29,900 WELFARE 12,522 25,000 25,000 25,000 WELFARE 12,522 25,000 25,000 25,000

CULTURE/RECREATION CULTURE/RECREATION

PARKS AND RECREATION 59,224 56,050 57,700 57,700 PARKS AND RECREATION 59,224 56,050 57,700 57,700 BEACH 6,689 8,080 8,750 8,750 BEACH 6,689 8,080 8,750 8,750 LIBRARY 92,399 124,940 124,800 124,800 LIBRARY 92,399 124,940 124,800 124,800 PATRIOTIC PURPOSES 1,407 4,700 2,500 2,500 PATRIOTIC PURPOSES 1,407 4,700 2,500 2,500

CONSERVATION 563 3,500 4,000 4,000 CONSERVATION 563 3,500 4,000 4,000

DEBT SERVICE 65,261 92,948 92,542 92,542 DEBT SERVICE 65,261 92,948 92,542 92,542

TOTAL 2,052,713 2,283,700 2,275,000 2,275,000 TOTAL 2,052,713 2,283,700 2,275,000 2,275,000

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SELECTMEN'S BUDGET COMMITTEE SELECTMEN'S BUDGET COMMITTEE ACTUAL VOTED RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED ACTUAL VOTED RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDITURES APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET BUDGET PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR (RSA 32:3, V) July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 July '15 - June '16 (RSA 32:3, V) July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 July '15 - June '16

SUMMARY OF EXPENSES SUMMARY OF EXPENSES

GENERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL GOVERNMENT

EXECUTIVE 129,231 134,855 134,200 134,200 EXECUTIVE 129,231 134,855 134,200 134,200 ELECTION, REGISTRATION & VITALS 70,188 74,500 77,000 77,000 ELECTION, REGISTRATION & VITALS 70,188 74,500 77,000 77,000 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 59,161 66,500 67,000 67,000 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 59,161 66,500 67,000 67,000 REVALUATION OF PROPERTY 26,654 43,600 43,600 43,600 REVALUATION OF PROPERTY 26,654 43,600 43,600 43,600 LEGAL EXPENSE 17,127 15,000 15,000 15,000 LEGAL EXPENSE 17,127 15,000 15,000 15,000 PERSONNEL BENEFITS 329,953 382,500 366,188 366,188 PERSONNEL BENEFITS 329,953 382,500 366,188 366,188 PLANNING/ZONING 11,754 20,075 20,550 20,550 PLANNING/ZONING 11,754 20,075 20,550 20,550 GIS PROGRAM 6,000 6,600 3,500 3,500 GIS PROGRAM 6,000 6,600 3,500 3,500 GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING 12,978 17,000 17,500 17,500 GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING 12,978 17,000 17,500 17,500 CEMETERIES 3,008 3,400 4,750 4,750 CEMETERIES 3,008 3,400 4,750 4,750 OTHER INSURANCE 26,875 29,750 31,769 31,769 OTHER INSURANCE 26,875 29,750 31,769 31,769

PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY

POLICE 407,464 434,315 433,700 433,700 POLICE 407,464 434,315 433,700 433,700 AMBULANCE 46,723 47,538 48,146 48,146 AMBULANCE 46,723 47,538 48,146 48,146 FIRE 167,201 168,150 167,800 167,800 FIRE 167,201 168,150 167,800 167,800 EMERGENCY MGMT/FLOOD PATROL 74 1,800 1,800 1,800 EMERGENCY MGMT/FLOOD PATROL 74 1,800 1,800 1,800

HIGHWAYS & STREETS HIGHWAYS & STREETS

HIGHWAYS AND STREETS 298,741 299,900 305,500 305,500 HIGHWAYS AND STREETS 298,741 299,900 305,500 305,500 STREET LIGHTING 5,208 5,300 5,505 5,505 STREET LIGHTING 5,208 5,300 5,505 5,505

SANITATION SANITATION

SANITATION 148,620 166,000 166,000 166,000 SANITATION 148,620 166,000 166,000 166,000 SEWER 3,635 3,800 3,800 3,800 SEWER 3,635 3,800 3,800 3,800

HEALTH/WELFARE HEALTH/WELFARE

COMPLIANCE/HEALTH 12,587 16,400 15,000 15,000 COMPLIANCE/HEALTH 12,587 16,400 15,000 15,000 ANIMAL CONTROL 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 ANIMAL CONTROL 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 PUBLIC SERVICE 29,966 30,000 29,900 29,900 PUBLIC SERVICE 29,966 30,000 29,900 29,900 WELFARE 12,522 25,000 25,000 25,000 WELFARE 12,522 25,000 25,000 25,000

CULTURE/RECREATION CULTURE/RECREATION

PARKS AND RECREATION 59,224 56,050 57,700 57,700 PARKS AND RECREATION 59,224 56,050 57,700 57,700 BEACH 6,689 8,080 8,750 8,750 BEACH 6,689 8,080 8,750 8,750 LIBRARY 92,399 124,940 124,800 124,800 LIBRARY 92,399 124,940 124,800 124,800 PATRIOTIC PURPOSES 1,407 4,700 2,500 2,500 PATRIOTIC PURPOSES 1,407 4,700 2,500 2,500

CONSERVATION 563 3,500 4,000 4,000 CONSERVATION 563 3,500 4,000 4,000

DEBT SERVICE 65,261 92,948 92,542 92,542 DEBT SERVICE 65,261 92,948 92,542 92,542

TOTAL 2,052,713 2,283,700 2,275,000 2,275,000 TOTAL 2,052,713 2,283,700 2,275,000 2,275,000

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Page 4 Pg 61-64 Town Budget Page 4 Pg 61-64 Town Budget SELECTMEN'S BUDGET COMMITTEE SELECTMEN'S BUDGET COMMITTEE ACTUAL VOTED RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED ACTUAL VOTED RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDITURES APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET BUDGET PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR (RSA 32:3, V) July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 July '15 - June '16 (RSA 32:3, V) July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 July '15 - June '16

CAPITAL OUTLAY CAPITAL OUTLAY COMPUTER/SERVER 6,765 15,135 COMPUTER/SERVER 6,765 15,135 FIRE/RESCUE VEHICLES 412,841 FIRE/RESCUE VEHICLES 412,841 WHITE OAK POND WHITE OAK POND OFFICE COPIER/SCANNER 5,700 OFFICE COPIER/SCANNER 5,700 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 130,397 150,000 150,000 150,000 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 130,397 150,000 150,000 150,000 POLICE CRUISER 32,000 38,000 POLICE CRUISER 32,000 38,000 LIBRARY 7,929 LIBRARY 7,929 REVALUATION 23,001 30,000 25,000 25,000 REVALUATION 23,001 30,000 25,000 25,000 FIRE EQUIPMENT 11,000 11,000 FIRE EQUIPMENT 11,000 11,000 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE 4,563 15,000 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE 4,563 15,000 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES 129,635 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES 129,635 PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPROVEMENTS 22,705 280,000 280,000 PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPROVEMENTS 22,705 280,000 280,000 CONSERVATION LAND STUDY 3,500 3,500 CONSERVATION LAND STUDY 3,500 3,500 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXP. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXP. ABATEMENT DEFENSE FUND ABATEMENT DEFENSE FUND POLICE EQUIPMENT POLICE EQUIPMENT HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT VILLAGE SIDEWALK MAINT. 200 VILLAGE SIDEWALK MAINT. 200

TO CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS TO CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS CONSERVATION COMMISSION 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 CONSERVATION COMMISSION 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 FIRE/RESCUE VEHICLES 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 FIRE/RESCUE VEHICLES 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 TRANSFER STATION EQUIPMENT 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 TRANSFER STATION EQUIPMENT 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 POLICE CRUISER 24,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 POLICE CRUISER 24,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE 17,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE 17,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 WHITE OAK POND 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 WHITE OAK POND 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 LIBRARY 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 LIBRARY 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 REVALUATION 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 REVALUATION 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 FIRE EQUIPMENT 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 FIRE EQUIPMENT 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES 45,000 46,000 46,000 46,000 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES 45,000 46,000 46,000 46,000 ABATEMENT LEGAL DEFENSE FUND 10,000 - ABATEMENT LEGAL DEFENSE FUND 10,000 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND TOWN IT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 TOWN IT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 LIBRARY IT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 LIBRARY IT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 MASTER PLAN UPDATE 2,500 5,000 5,000 MASTER PLAN UPDATE 2,500 5,000 5,000 CABLE EXPANSION RESERVE FUND 12,000 12,000 CABLE EXPANSION RESERVE FUND 12,000 12,000 POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT RF 15,000 15,000 POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT RF 15,000 15,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION 3,211,748 2,920,035 3,146,500 3,146,500 TOTAL APPROPRIATION 3,211,748 2,920,035 3,146,500 3,146,500

NET APPROPRIATION 2,702,170 2,880,500 2,880,500 NET APPROPRIATION 2,702,170 2,880,500 2,880,500

NOTE: NET APPROPRIATION EQUALS TOTAL APPROPRIATION LESS CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS IN BOLD PRINT. NOTE: NET APPROPRIATION EQUALS TOTAL APPROPRIATION LESS CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS IN BOLD PRINT. THE ITEMS IN BOLD ARE TOTALLY OR PARTIALLY FUNDED FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNTS. THE ITEMS IN BOLD ARE TOTALLY OR PARTIALLY FUNDED FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNTS.

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SELECTMEN'S BUDGET COMMITTEE SELECTMEN'S BUDGET COMMITTEE ACTUAL VOTED RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED ACTUAL VOTED RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDITURES APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET BUDGET PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR (RSA 32:3, V) July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 July '15 - June '16 (RSA 32:3, V) July '13 - June '14 July '14 - June '15 July '15 - June '16 July '15 - June '16

CAPITAL OUTLAY CAPITAL OUTLAY COMPUTER/SERVER 6,765 15,135 COMPUTER/SERVER 6,765 15,135 FIRE/RESCUE VEHICLES 412,841 FIRE/RESCUE VEHICLES 412,841 WHITE OAK POND WHITE OAK POND OFFICE COPIER/SCANNER 5,700 OFFICE COPIER/SCANNER 5,700 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 130,397 150,000 150,000 150,000 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 130,397 150,000 150,000 150,000 POLICE CRUISER 32,000 38,000 POLICE CRUISER 32,000 38,000 LIBRARY 7,929 LIBRARY 7,929 REVALUATION 23,001 30,000 25,000 25,000 REVALUATION 23,001 30,000 25,000 25,000 FIRE EQUIPMENT 11,000 11,000 FIRE EQUIPMENT 11,000 11,000 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE 4,563 15,000 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE 4,563 15,000 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES 129,635 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES 129,635 PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPROVEMENTS 22,705 280,000 280,000 PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPROVEMENTS 22,705 280,000 280,000 CONSERVATION LAND STUDY 3,500 3,500 CONSERVATION LAND STUDY 3,500 3,500 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXP. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXP. ABATEMENT DEFENSE FUND ABATEMENT DEFENSE FUND POLICE EQUIPMENT POLICE EQUIPMENT HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT VILLAGE SIDEWALK MAINT. 200 VILLAGE SIDEWALK MAINT. 200

TO CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS TO CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS CONSERVATION COMMISSION 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 CONSERVATION COMMISSION 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 FIRE/RESCUE VEHICLES 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 FIRE/RESCUE VEHICLES 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 TRANSFER STATION EQUIPMENT 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 TRANSFER STATION EQUIPMENT 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 POLICE CRUISER 24,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 POLICE CRUISER 24,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE 17,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE 17,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 WHITE OAK POND 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 WHITE OAK POND 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 LIBRARY 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 LIBRARY 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 REVALUATION 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 REVALUATION 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 FIRE EQUIPMENT 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 FIRE EQUIPMENT 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES 45,000 46,000 46,000 46,000 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES 45,000 46,000 46,000 46,000 ABATEMENT LEGAL DEFENSE FUND 10,000 - ABATEMENT LEGAL DEFENSE FUND 10,000 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND TOWN IT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 TOWN IT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 LIBRARY IT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 LIBRARY IT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 MASTER PLAN UPDATE 2,500 5,000 5,000 MASTER PLAN UPDATE 2,500 5,000 5,000 CABLE EXPANSION RESERVE FUND 12,000 12,000 CABLE EXPANSION RESERVE FUND 12,000 12,000 POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT RF 15,000 15,000 POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT RF 15,000 15,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION 3,211,748 2,920,035 3,146,500 3,146,500 TOTAL APPROPRIATION 3,211,748 2,920,035 3,146,500 3,146,500

NET APPROPRIATION 2,702,170 2,880,500 2,880,500 NET APPROPRIATION 2,702,170 2,880,500 2,880,500

NOTE: NET APPROPRIATION EQUALS TOTAL APPROPRIATION LESS CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS IN BOLD PRINT. NOTE: NET APPROPRIATION EQUALS TOTAL APPROPRIATION LESS CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS IN BOLD PRINT. THE ITEMS IN BOLD ARE TOTALLY OR PARTIALLY FUNDED FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNTS. THE ITEMS IN BOLD ARE TOTALLY OR PARTIALLY FUNDED FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNTS.

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Left to right: Scott Davis, Supervisor and Tom Gammons Left to right: Scott Davis, Supervisor and Tom Gammons

Here we are at the end of 2014. You may have noticed a change in personnel this Here we are at the end of 2014. You may have noticed a change in personnel this spring. Ernie has moved on and we wish him well in his new job. Our new spring. Ernie has moved on and we wish him well in his new job. Our new attendant is Tom Gammons. Tom joined us in May and has learned quickly how attendant is Tom Gammons. Tom joined us in May and has learned quickly how we recycle all the material we receive at the transfer station. Tom was a big help we recycle all the material we receive at the transfer station. Tom was a big help in processing all the metal this summer. in processing all the metal this summer.

I am happy to report that you, the residents, have done it again! We saw another I am happy to report that you, the residents, have done it again! We saw another increase in material this year. We saw an increase of three and one-half tons. One increase in material this year. We saw an increase of three and one-half tons. One and one- half tons were trash and two tons were recyclables. That is impressive and one- half tons were trash and two tons were recyclables. That is impressive that you increased the recyclables more than you increased the trash. I see some that you increased the recyclables more than you increased the trash. I see some of you are able to bring in two bags of recyclables and only one bag of trash. of you are able to bring in two bags of recyclables and only one bag of trash. Let’s all keep looking for all the recyclables and maybe next year we can reduce Let’s all keep looking for all the recyclables and maybe next year we can reduce the trash. That would also increase our recycling! the trash. That would also increase our recycling!

We also did very well with the Planet Aid boxes this year. You donated 7.4 tons We also did very well with the Planet Aid boxes this year. You donated 7.4 tons of clothes and shoes. That is almost a whole ton more than last year. This year we of clothes and shoes. That is almost a whole ton more than last year. This year we

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TRANSFER STATION TRANSFER STATION

Left to right: Scott Davis, Supervisor and Tom Gammons Left to right: Scott Davis, Supervisor and Tom Gammons

Here we are at the end of 2014. You may have noticed a change in personnel this Here we are at the end of 2014. You may have noticed a change in personnel this spring. Ernie has moved on and we wish him well in his new job. Our new spring. Ernie has moved on and we wish him well in his new job. Our new attendant is Tom Gammons. Tom joined us in May and has learned quickly how attendant is Tom Gammons. Tom joined us in May and has learned quickly how we recycle all the material we receive at the transfer station. Tom was a big help we recycle all the material we receive at the transfer station. Tom was a big help in processing all the metal this summer. in processing all the metal this summer.

I am happy to report that you, the residents, have done it again! We saw another I am happy to report that you, the residents, have done it again! We saw another increase in material this year. We saw an increase of three and one-half tons. One increase in material this year. We saw an increase of three and one-half tons. One and one- half tons were trash and two tons were recyclables. That is impressive and one- half tons were trash and two tons were recyclables. That is impressive that you increased the recyclables more than you increased the trash. I see some that you increased the recyclables more than you increased the trash. I see some of you are able to bring in two bags of recyclables and only one bag of trash. of you are able to bring in two bags of recyclables and only one bag of trash. Let’s all keep looking for all the recyclables and maybe next year we can reduce Let’s all keep looking for all the recyclables and maybe next year we can reduce the trash. That would also increase our recycling! the trash. That would also increase our recycling!

We also did very well with the Planet Aid boxes this year. You donated 7.4 tons We also did very well with the Planet Aid boxes this year. You donated 7.4 tons of clothes and shoes. That is almost a whole ton more than last year. This year we of clothes and shoes. That is almost a whole ton more than last year. This year we

65 65 earned 5 cents per pound. If you have clothes to donate, we can help someone earned 5 cents per pound. If you have clothes to donate, we can help someone and earn a little money to help our Town. That's better than tossing it in the trash. and earn a little money to help our Town. That's better than tossing it in the trash.

At the Household Hazardous Waste Day in Meredith, we saw 70 residents from At the Household Hazardous Waste Day in Meredith, we saw 70 residents from Holderness. This is a great, free way to get rid of all your dangerous items in the Holderness. This is a great, free way to get rid of all your dangerous items in the basement or in the garage. Please use this day, which is typically scheduled for basement or in the garage. Please use this day, which is typically scheduled for the last Saturday in July. the last Saturday in July.

You may have noticed a pile of lawn chairs this fall? Tom and I were getting You may have noticed a pile of lawn chairs this fall? Tom and I were getting them ready to ship to a scrap yard. We shipped 5,900 lbs. of aluminum at 50 them ready to ship to a scrap yard. We shipped 5,900 lbs. of aluminum at 50 cents per pound. We also shipped 2,840 lbs. of insulated copper wire at $1.00 per cents per pound. We also shipped 2,840 lbs. of insulated copper wire at $1.00 per pound. This is the wire from all those toasters, radios, fans and other electronics. pound. This is the wire from all those toasters, radios, fans and other electronics. That comes to $5,823 in revenue for the Town. Tom has set up two wooden That comes to $5,823 in revenue for the Town. Tom has set up two wooden tables near the yellow boxes for you to set these items on. tables near the yellow boxes for you to set these items on.

I would like to thank Kevin Coburn and the road crew for their help with I would like to thank Kevin Coburn and the road crew for their help with shipping to the scrap yard and maintaining the backhoe. I also want to thank and shipping to the scrap yard and maintaining the backhoe. I also want to thank and welcome aboard Tom Gammons. He has been a big part in helping get the welcome aboard Tom Gammons. He has been a big part in helping get the transfer station cleaned up and running smoothly again. I also want to transfer station cleaned up and running smoothly again. I also want to thank YOU, the residents, for a great year and the kindness you show me. I think thank YOU, the residents, for a great year and the kindness you show me. I think we have a special community. In closing, I just want to say, "Keep up the great we have a special community. In closing, I just want to say, "Keep up the great work.” As always, please feel free to ask ANY questions. There are no dumb work.” As always, please feel free to ask ANY questions. There are no dumb questions. We want to inform you so we don't have to fish something out of the questions. We want to inform you so we don't have to fish something out of the wrong bin. wrong bin.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Scott Davis, Transfer Station Manager Scott Davis, Transfer Station Manager

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earned 5 cents per pound. If you have clothes to donate, we can help someone earned 5 cents per pound. If you have clothes to donate, we can help someone and earn a little money to help our Town. That's better than tossing it in the trash. and earn a little money to help our Town. That's better than tossing it in the trash.

At the Household Hazardous Waste Day in Meredith, we saw 70 residents from At the Household Hazardous Waste Day in Meredith, we saw 70 residents from Holderness. This is a great, free way to get rid of all your dangerous items in the Holderness. This is a great, free way to get rid of all your dangerous items in the basement or in the garage. Please use this day, which is typically scheduled for basement or in the garage. Please use this day, which is typically scheduled for the last Saturday in July. the last Saturday in July.

You may have noticed a pile of lawn chairs this fall? Tom and I were getting You may have noticed a pile of lawn chairs this fall? Tom and I were getting them ready to ship to a scrap yard. We shipped 5,900 lbs. of aluminum at 50 them ready to ship to a scrap yard. We shipped 5,900 lbs. of aluminum at 50 cents per pound. We also shipped 2,840 lbs. of insulated copper wire at $1.00 per cents per pound. We also shipped 2,840 lbs. of insulated copper wire at $1.00 per pound. This is the wire from all those toasters, radios, fans and other electronics. pound. This is the wire from all those toasters, radios, fans and other electronics. That comes to $5,823 in revenue for the Town. Tom has set up two wooden That comes to $5,823 in revenue for the Town. Tom has set up two wooden tables near the yellow boxes for you to set these items on. tables near the yellow boxes for you to set these items on.

I would like to thank Kevin Coburn and the road crew for their help with I would like to thank Kevin Coburn and the road crew for their help with shipping to the scrap yard and maintaining the backhoe. I also want to thank and shipping to the scrap yard and maintaining the backhoe. I also want to thank and welcome aboard Tom Gammons. He has been a big part in helping get the welcome aboard Tom Gammons. He has been a big part in helping get the transfer station cleaned up and running smoothly again. I also want to transfer station cleaned up and running smoothly again. I also want to thank YOU, the residents, for a great year and the kindness you show me. I think thank YOU, the residents, for a great year and the kindness you show me. I think we have a special community. In closing, I just want to say, "Keep up the great we have a special community. In closing, I just want to say, "Keep up the great work.” As always, please feel free to ask ANY questions. There are no dumb work.” As always, please feel free to ask ANY questions. There are no dumb questions. We want to inform you so we don't have to fish something out of the questions. We want to inform you so we don't have to fish something out of the wrong bin. wrong bin.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Scott Davis, Transfer Station Manager Scott Davis, Transfer Station Manager

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TREASURER’S REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT (JULY 1, 2013 - JUNE 30, 2014) (JULY 1, 2013 - JUNE 30, 2014)

Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe

After nine years as your Town Treasurer, I continue to be impressed by the After nine years as your Town Treasurer, I continue to be impressed by the financial soundness of our Town as well as the competence, friendliness and financial soundness of our Town as well as the competence, friendliness and integrity of its employees. integrity of its employees.

We continue to invest all of our General Fund monies in local banks. One We continue to invest all of our General Fund monies in local banks. One hundred percent of these funds earn competitive interest rates and are insured hundred percent of these funds earn competitive interest rates and are insured by the FDIC or collateralized by U.S. government securities. Our principal by the FDIC or collateralized by U.S. government securities. Our principal bank is Meredith Village Savings Bank. bank is Meredith Village Savings Bank.

Our Town has solid financial safeguards in place to minimize the potential for Our Town has solid financial safeguards in place to minimize the potential for fraud. Our financial records are externally audited each year. All municipal fraud. Our financial records are externally audited each year. All municipal checks require three signatures (Treasurer and two Selectmen). Every bill is checks require three signatures (Treasurer and two Selectmen). Every bill is reviewed by Walter Johnson, the Board of Selectmen and I before it is paid. reviewed by Walter Johnson, the Board of Selectmen and I before it is paid.

The following is a financial summary for fiscal year 2013-2014 prepared The following is a financial summary for fiscal year 2013-2014 prepared using cash-basis accounting. using cash-basis accounting.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Todd Elgin, Town Treasurer Todd Elgin, Town Treasurer

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TREASURER’S REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT (JULY 1, 2013 - JUNE 30, 2014) (JULY 1, 2013 - JUNE 30, 2014)

Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe Photo courtesy of Amy Sharpe

After nine years as your Town Treasurer, I continue to be impressed by the After nine years as your Town Treasurer, I continue to be impressed by the financial soundness of our Town as well as the competence, friendliness and financial soundness of our Town as well as the competence, friendliness and integrity of its employees. integrity of its employees.

We continue to invest all of our General Fund monies in local banks. One We continue to invest all of our General Fund monies in local banks. One hundred percent of these funds earn competitive interest rates and are insured hundred percent of these funds earn competitive interest rates and are insured by the FDIC or collateralized by U.S. government securities. Our principal by the FDIC or collateralized by U.S. government securities. Our principal bank is Meredith Village Savings Bank. bank is Meredith Village Savings Bank.

Our Town has solid financial safeguards in place to minimize the potential for Our Town has solid financial safeguards in place to minimize the potential for fraud. Our financial records are externally audited each year. All municipal fraud. Our financial records are externally audited each year. All municipal checks require three signatures (Treasurer and two Selectmen). Every bill is checks require three signatures (Treasurer and two Selectmen). Every bill is reviewed by Walter Johnson, the Board of Selectmen and I before it is paid. reviewed by Walter Johnson, the Board of Selectmen and I before it is paid.

The following is a financial summary for fiscal year 2013-2014 prepared The following is a financial summary for fiscal year 2013-2014 prepared using cash-basis accounting. using cash-basis accounting.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Todd Elgin, Town Treasurer Todd Elgin, Town Treasurer

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0.46 0.46 (300.00) (300.00) 1,437.85 1,437.85 1,138.31 1,138.31 1,437.85 1,437.85 1,437.85 1,437.85 252,862.19 252,862.19 260,363.25 260,363.25 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Checks in transit Ending Balance 06/30/14 Checks in transit Ending Balance 06/30/14 Deposits in transit Deposits in transit Principal ($250,000) Principal ($250,000) Ending Balance 06/30/14 Ending Balance 06/30/14 Balance 06/30/14 Balance 06/30/14 Conservation Account Beginning Balance 07/01/13 Conservation Account Beginning Balance 07/01/13 Principal ($250,000) Principal ($250,000) Woodsville CD Meredith Village Savings Bank CD Woodsville CD Meredith Village Savings Bank CD Bank Proof Bank Proof Meredith Village Savings Bank 06/30/13 Meredith Village Savings Bank 06/30/13 Expenditures Expenditures Balance 06/30/14 Balance 06/30/14 Receipts Receipts (44,348.13) (44,348.13) 4,279,190.03 4,279,190.03 4,234,841.90 4,234,841.90 4,234,841.90 4,234,841.90 4,107,129.30 4,107,129.30 11,063,404.15 11,063,404.15 (10,935,691.55) (10,935,691.55) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) 2014 Treasurer's Report 2014 Treasurer's Report 985,084.35 985,084.35 (890,781.90) (890,781.90) (1,214,338.00) (1,214,338.00) (6,463,908.00) (6,463,908.00) 10,078,319.80 10,078,319.80

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Town Capital & Operating Expenses Total Expenditures (2,366,663.65) Ending Balance Town Capital & Operating Expenses Total Expenditures (2,366,663.65) Ending Balance Town Employee Wages Town Employee Wages County Payment County Payment Taxes All Other Total Receipts Expenditures School Payments Ending Balance 06/30/14 Bank Proof MVSB: 06/30/14 Checking & Investment Deposits in transit Checks in transit Taxes All Other Total Receipts Expenditures School Payments Ending Balance 06/30/14 Bank Proof MVSB: 06/30/14 Checking & Investment Deposits in transit Checks in transit Operating Account Beginning Balance 07/01/13 Auditor Adjustments Receipts Operating Account Beginning Balance 07/01/13 Auditor Adjustments Receipts

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0.46 0.46 (300.00) (300.00) 1,437.85 1,437.85 1,138.31 1,138.31 1,437.85 1,437.85 1,437.85 1,437.85 252,862.19 252,862.19 260,363.25 260,363.25 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Deposits in transit Checks in transit Ending Balance 06/30/14 Deposits in transit Checks in transit Ending Balance 06/30/14 Principal ($250,000) Principal ($250,000) Ending Balance 06/30/14 Balance 06/30/14 Ending Balance 06/30/14 Balance 06/30/14 Conservation Account Conservation Account Beginning Balance 07/01/13 Beginning Balance 07/01/13 Woodsville CD Principal ($250,000) Meredith Village Savings Bank CD Woodsville CD Principal ($250,000) Meredith Village Savings Bank CD Bank Proof Bank Proof Meredith Village Savings Bank 06/30/13 Meredith Village Savings Bank 06/30/13 Expenditures Expenditures Balance 06/30/14 Balance 06/30/14 Receipts Receipts (44,348.13) (44,348.13) 4,279,190.03 4,279,190.03 4,234,841.90 4,234,841.90 4,234,841.90 4,234,841.90 4,107,129.30 4,107,129.30 11,063,404.15 11,063,404.15 (10,935,691.55) (10,935,691.55) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) 2014 Treasurer's Report 2014 Treasurer's Report 985,084.35 985,084.35 (890,781.90) (890,781.90) (1,214,338.00) (1,214,338.00) (6,463,908.00) (6,463,908.00) 10,078,319.80 10,078,319.80

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Town Capital & Operating Expenses Total Expenditures (2,366,663.65) Ending Balance Town Capital & Operating Expenses Total Expenditures (2,366,663.65) Ending Balance County Payment Town Employee Wages County Payment Town Employee Wages Taxes All Other Total Receipts Expenditures School Payments Ending Balance 06/30/14 Bank Proof MVSB: 06/30/14 Checking & Investment Deposits in transit Checks in transit Taxes All Other Total Receipts Expenditures School Payments Ending Balance 06/30/14 Bank Proof MVSB: 06/30/14 Checking & Investment Deposits in transit Checks in transit Operating Account Beginning Balance 07/01/13 Auditor Adjustments Receipts Operating Account Beginning Balance 07/01/13 Auditor Adjustments Receipts

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REPORT OF TRUST AND CAPITAL RESERVE(July FUNDS 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) REPORT OF TRUST AND CAPITAL RESERVE(July FUNDS 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) TOWN OF HOLDERNESS TOWN OF HOLDERNESS YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014

Beginning Interest Ending Beginning Interest Ending Fund Balance Contributions Withdrawals Earned Balance Fund Balance Contributions Withdrawals Earned Balance TOWN OF HOLDERNESS TOWN OF HOLDERNESS CEMETERY FUNDS $ 14,041.10 3.61 $ 14,044.71 CEMETERY FUNDS $ 14,041.10 3.61 $ 14,044.71 POLICE CRUISER $ 25,486.84 24,000.00 (32,000.00) 9.07 $ 17,495.91 POLICE CRUISER $ 25,486.84 24,000.00 (32,000.00) 9.07 $ 17,495.91 FIRE TRUCK $ 152,888.58 40,000.00 (175,000.00) 42.33 $ 17,930.91 FIRE TRUCK $ 152,888.58 40,000.00 (175,000.00) 42.33 $ 17,930.91 WHITE OAK POND FUND $ 11,678.70 1,000.00 3.30 $ 12,682.00 WHITE OAK POND FUND $ 11,678.70 1,000.00 3.30 $ 12,682.00 CONSERVATION COMMISSION $ 71,584.90 5,000.00 18.68 $ 76,603.58 CONSERVATION COMMISSION $ 71,584.90 5,000.00 18.68 $ 76,603.58 ROAD CONSTRUCTION $ 118,373.78 150,000.00 (155,747.34) 46.76 $ 112,673.20 ROAD CONSTRUCTION $ 118,373.78 150,000.00 (155,747.34) 46.76 $ 112,673.20 TRANSFER STATION $ 1,003.68 $ 1,003.68 TRANSFER STATION $ 1,003.68 $ 1,003.68 SEWER CONSTRUCTION $ 2,535.54 1.60 $ 2,537.14 SEWER CONSTRUCTION $ 2,535.54 1.60 $ 2,537.14 GRANT APPLICATIONS $ 11,636.70 3.29 $ 11,639.99 GRANT APPLICATIONS $ 11,636.70 3.29 $ 11,639.99 FOREST FIRE EXPENDABLE TRUST $ 17,641.25 4.45 $ 17,645.70 FOREST FIRE EXPENDABLE TRUST $ 17,641.25 4.45 $ 17,645.70 EMERGENCY MGT EXPENSES $ 15,936.53 4.04 $ 15,940.57 EMERGENCY MGT EXPENSES $ 15,936.53 4.04 $ 15,940.57 LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT FUND $ 22,015.41 5,000.00 6.24 $ 27,021.65 LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT FUND $ 22,015.41 5,000.00 6.24 $ 27,021.65 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS FUND $ 37,926.60 30,000.00 13.20 $ 67,939.80 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS FUND $ 37,926.60 30,000.00 13.20 $ 67,939.80 TOWN REVALUATION FUND $ 43,567.31 35,000.00 (32,773.25) 15.12 $ 45,809.18 TOWN REVALUATION FUND $ 43,567.31 35,000.00 (32,773.25) 15.12 $ 45,809.18 FIRE EQUIPMENT FUND $ 1,934.75 5,000.00 0.90 $ 6,935.65 FIRE EQUIPMENT FUND $ 1,934.75 5,000.00 0.90 $ 6,935.65 VILLAGE SIDEWALKS FUND $ 1,163.48 - $ 1,163.48 VILLAGE SIDEWALKS FUND $ 1,163.48 - $ 1,163.48 PUBLIC WORKS CAP RESERVE $ 56,206.57 45,000.00 (75,000.00) 19.11 $ 26,225.68 PUBLIC WORKS CAP RESERVE $ 56,206.57 45,000.00 (75,000.00) 19.11 $ 26,225.68 MASTER PLAN $ 7,150.12 1.78 $ 7,151.90 MASTER PLAN $ 7,150.12 1.78 $ 7,151.90 RECREATION PATH MAINTENANCE $ 23,344.86 5.95 $ 23,350.81 RECREATION PATH MAINTENANCE $ 23,344.86 5.95 $ 23,350.81 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INS. ACCT $ 15,904.17 17,000.00 (4,562.99) 6.06 $ 28,347.24 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INS. ACCT $ 15,904.17 17,000.00 (4,562.99) 6.06 $ 28,347.24 TRANSFER STATION EQUIPMENT $ 38,130.97 2,000.00 9.92 $ 40,140.89 TRANSFER STATION EQUIPMENT $ 38,130.97 2,000.00 9.92 $ 40,140.89 ABATEMENT LEGAL DEFENSE $ 19,820.30 10,000.00 6.32 $ 29,826.62 ABATEMENT LEGAL DEFENSE $ 19,820.30 10,000.00 6.32 $ 29,826.62 VETERANS HONOR ROLL MAINTENANCE$ 2,786.01 1.89 $ 2,787.90 VETERANS HONOR ROLL MAINTENANCE$ 2,786.01 1.89 $ 2,787.90 RAND GARDEN FUND $ 855.11 0.34 $ 855.45 RAND GARDEN FUND $ 855.11 0.34 $ 855.45 TOWN TECHNOLOGY FUND -$ 10,000.00 (6,765.00) 1.40 $ 3,236.40 TOWN TECHNOLOGY FUND -$ 10,000.00 (6,765.00) 1.40 $ 3,236.40 LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY FUND -$ 10,000.00 (7,778.50) 1.40 $ 2,222.90 LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY FUND -$ 10,000.00 (7,778.50) 1.40 $ 2,222.90 TOTALS $ 713,613.26 $ 389,000.00 $ (475,083.58) $ 226.76 $ 613,212.94 TOTALS $ 713,613.26 $ 389,000.00 $ (475,083.58) $ 226.76 $ 613,212.94

HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND $ 52,421.39 13.42 $ 52,434.81 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND $ 52,421.39 13.42 $ 52,434.81 TECHNOLOGY $ 30,400.40 7,500.00 8.51 $ 37,908.91 TECHNOLOGY $ 30,400.40 7,500.00 8.51 $ 37,908.91 LAND PURCHASE FUND -$ $ - LAND PURCHASE FUND -$ $ - BUILDING RENOVATIONS $ 145,741.04 40,000.00 40.72 $ 185,781.76 BUILDING RENOVATIONS $ 145,741.04 40,000.00 40.72 $ 185,781.76 TOTALS $ 228,562.83 $ 47,500.00 -$ $ 62.65 $ 276,125.48 TOTALS $ 228,562.83 $ 47,500.00 -$ $ 62.65 $ 276,125.48

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REPORT OF TRUST AND CAPITAL RESERVE(July FUNDS 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) REPORT OF TRUST AND CAPITAL RESERVE(July FUNDS 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) TOWN OF HOLDERNESS TOWN OF HOLDERNESS YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014

Beginning Interest Ending Beginning Interest Ending Fund Balance Contributions Withdrawals Earned Balance Fund Balance Contributions Withdrawals Earned Balance TOWN OF HOLDERNESS TOWN OF HOLDERNESS CEMETERY FUNDS $ 14,041.10 3.61 $ 14,044.71 CEMETERY FUNDS $ 14,041.10 3.61 $ 14,044.71 POLICE CRUISER $ 25,486.84 24,000.00 (32,000.00) 9.07 $ 17,495.91 POLICE CRUISER $ 25,486.84 24,000.00 (32,000.00) 9.07 $ 17,495.91 FIRE TRUCK $ 152,888.58 40,000.00 (175,000.00) 42.33 $ 17,930.91 FIRE TRUCK $ 152,888.58 40,000.00 (175,000.00) 42.33 $ 17,930.91 WHITE OAK POND FUND $ 11,678.70 1,000.00 3.30 $ 12,682.00 WHITE OAK POND FUND $ 11,678.70 1,000.00 3.30 $ 12,682.00 CONSERVATION COMMISSION $ 71,584.90 5,000.00 18.68 $ 76,603.58 CONSERVATION COMMISSION $ 71,584.90 5,000.00 18.68 $ 76,603.58 ROAD CONSTRUCTION $ 118,373.78 150,000.00 (155,747.34) 46.76 $ 112,673.20 ROAD CONSTRUCTION $ 118,373.78 150,000.00 (155,747.34) 46.76 $ 112,673.20 TRANSFER STATION $ 1,003.68 $ 1,003.68 TRANSFER STATION $ 1,003.68 $ 1,003.68 SEWER CONSTRUCTION $ 2,535.54 1.60 $ 2,537.14 SEWER CONSTRUCTION $ 2,535.54 1.60 $ 2,537.14 GRANT APPLICATIONS $ 11,636.70 3.29 $ 11,639.99 GRANT APPLICATIONS $ 11,636.70 3.29 $ 11,639.99 FOREST FIRE EXPENDABLE TRUST $ 17,641.25 4.45 $ 17,645.70 FOREST FIRE EXPENDABLE TRUST $ 17,641.25 4.45 $ 17,645.70 EMERGENCY MGT EXPENSES $ 15,936.53 4.04 $ 15,940.57 EMERGENCY MGT EXPENSES $ 15,936.53 4.04 $ 15,940.57 LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT FUND $ 22,015.41 5,000.00 6.24 $ 27,021.65 LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT FUND $ 22,015.41 5,000.00 6.24 $ 27,021.65 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS FUND $ 37,926.60 30,000.00 13.20 $ 67,939.80 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS FUND $ 37,926.60 30,000.00 13.20 $ 67,939.80 TOWN REVALUATION FUND $ 43,567.31 35,000.00 (32,773.25) 15.12 $ 45,809.18 TOWN REVALUATION FUND $ 43,567.31 35,000.00 (32,773.25) 15.12 $ 45,809.18 FIRE EQUIPMENT FUND $ 1,934.75 5,000.00 0.90 $ 6,935.65 FIRE EQUIPMENT FUND $ 1,934.75 5,000.00 0.90 $ 6,935.65 VILLAGE SIDEWALKS FUND $ 1,163.48 - $ 1,163.48 VILLAGE SIDEWALKS FUND $ 1,163.48 - $ 1,163.48 PUBLIC WORKS CAP RESERVE $ 56,206.57 45,000.00 (75,000.00) 19.11 $ 26,225.68 PUBLIC WORKS CAP RESERVE $ 56,206.57 45,000.00 (75,000.00) 19.11 $ 26,225.68 MASTER PLAN $ 7,150.12 1.78 $ 7,151.90 MASTER PLAN $ 7,150.12 1.78 $ 7,151.90 RECREATION PATH MAINTENANCE $ 23,344.86 5.95 $ 23,350.81 RECREATION PATH MAINTENANCE $ 23,344.86 5.95 $ 23,350.81 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INS. ACCT $ 15,904.17 17,000.00 (4,562.99) 6.06 $ 28,347.24 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INS. ACCT $ 15,904.17 17,000.00 (4,562.99) 6.06 $ 28,347.24 TRANSFER STATION EQUIPMENT $ 38,130.97 2,000.00 9.92 $ 40,140.89 TRANSFER STATION EQUIPMENT $ 38,130.97 2,000.00 9.92 $ 40,140.89 ABATEMENT LEGAL DEFENSE $ 19,820.30 10,000.00 6.32 $ 29,826.62 ABATEMENT LEGAL DEFENSE $ 19,820.30 10,000.00 6.32 $ 29,826.62 VETERANS HONOR ROLL MAINTENANCE$ 2,786.01 1.89 $ 2,787.90 VETERANS HONOR ROLL MAINTENANCE$ 2,786.01 1.89 $ 2,787.90 RAND GARDEN FUND $ 855.11 0.34 $ 855.45 RAND GARDEN FUND $ 855.11 0.34 $ 855.45 TOWN TECHNOLOGY FUND -$ 10,000.00 (6,765.00) 1.40 $ 3,236.40 TOWN TECHNOLOGY FUND -$ 10,000.00 (6,765.00) 1.40 $ 3,236.40 LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY FUND -$ 10,000.00 (7,778.50) 1.40 $ 2,222.90 LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY FUND -$ 10,000.00 (7,778.50) 1.40 $ 2,222.90 TOTALS $ 713,613.26 $ 389,000.00 $ (475,083.58) $ 226.76 $ 613,212.94 TOTALS $ 713,613.26 $ 389,000.00 $ (475,083.58) $ 226.76 $ 613,212.94

HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND $ 52,421.39 13.42 $ 52,434.81 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND $ 52,421.39 13.42 $ 52,434.81 TECHNOLOGY $ 30,400.40 7,500.00 8.51 $ 37,908.91 TECHNOLOGY $ 30,400.40 7,500.00 8.51 $ 37,908.91 LAND PURCHASE FUND -$ $ - LAND PURCHASE FUND -$ $ - BUILDING RENOVATIONS $ 145,741.04 40,000.00 40.72 $ 185,781.76 BUILDING RENOVATIONS $ 145,741.04 40,000.00 40.72 $ 185,781.76 TOTALS $ 228,562.83 $ 47,500.00 -$ $ 62.65 $ 276,125.48 TOTALS $ 228,562.83 $ 47,500.00 -$ $ 62.65 $ 276,125.48

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(July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)

Beginning Interest Ending Beginning Interest Ending Fund Balance Contributions Withdrawals Earned Balance Fund Balance Contributions Withdrawals Earned Balance PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DIST PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DIST SPECIAL EDUCATION $ 1,694.36 - $ 1,694.36 SPECIAL EDUCATION $ 1,694.36 - $ 1,694.36 BUILDING FUND $ 1,615.03 - $ 1,615.03 BUILDING FUND $ 1,615.03 - $ 1,615.03 TOTALS $ 3,309.39 -$ -$ -$ $ 3,309.39 TOTALS $ 3,309.39 -$ -$ -$ $ 3,309.39

PEMI-BAKER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS PEMI-BAKER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS SPANISH CLUB $ 1,880.92 (200.00) - $ 1,680.92 SPANISH CLUB $ 1,880.92 (200.00) - $ 1,680.92 FRONCEK SCHOLARSHIP $ 2,507.47 - $ 2,507.47 FRONCEK SCHOLARSHIP $ 2,507.47 - $ 2,507.47 ZOULIAS SCHOLARSHIP $ 32,644.19 (700.00) 8.10 $ 31,952.29 ZOULIAS SCHOLARSHIP $ 32,644.19 (700.00) 8.10 $ 31,952.29 LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 6,873.00 (500.00) 1.52 $ 6,374.52 LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 6,873.00 (500.00) 1.52 $ 6,374.52 PERSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 25,065.40 6.37 $ 25,071.77 PERSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 25,065.40 6.37 $ 25,071.77 PAQUETTE SCHOLARSHIP $ 2,938.09 $ 2,938.09 PAQUETTE SCHOLARSHIP $ 2,938.09 $ 2,938.09 ASH SCHOLARSHIP $ 3,405.95 $ 3,405.95 ASH SCHOLARSHIP $ 3,405.95 $ 3,405.95 DAWSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,126.90 (500.00) 2.61 $ 8,629.51 DAWSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,126.90 (500.00) 2.61 $ 8,629.51 MINICKIELLO SCHOLARSHIP $ 1,158.74 $ 1,158.74 MINICKIELLO SCHOLARSHIP $ 1,158.74 $ 1,158.74 YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,017.21 (1,500.00) 2.35 $ 7,519.56 YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,017.21 (1,500.00) 2.35 $ 7,519.56 BLAKE SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,024.76 2.68 $ 9,027.44 BLAKE SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,024.76 2.68 $ 9,027.44 VOLPE SCHOLARSHIP $ 7,212.93 (296.00) 2.03 $ 6,918.96 VOLPE SCHOLARSHIP $ 7,212.93 (296.00) 2.03 $ 6,918.96 LW PACKARD EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP$ 12,937.78 3.41 $ 12,941.19 LW PACKARD EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP$ 12,937.78 3.41 $ 12,941.19 AVERY SCHOLARSHIP PU $ 1,798.23 (200.00) $ 1,598.23 AVERY SCHOLARSHIP PU $ 1,798.23 (200.00) $ 1,598.23 W. CARLETON ADAMS PR $ 29,286.44 7.42 $ 29,293.86 W. CARLETON ADAMS PR $ 29,286.44 7.42 $ 29,293.86 FRENCH CLUB -$ $ - FRENCH CLUB -$ $ - BURKE SCHOLARSHIP $ 6,070.44 1.16 $ 6,071.60 BURKE SCHOLARSHIP $ 6,070.44 1.16 $ 6,071.60 TOTALS $ 160,948.45 -$ $ (3,896.00) $ 37.65 $ 157,090.10 TOTALS $ 160,948.45 -$ $ (3,896.00) $ 37.65 $ 157,090.10

TOTAL TOWN FUNDS $ 613,212.94 TOTAL TOWN FUNDS $ 613,212.94 TOTAL HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL FUNDS $ 276,125.48 TOTAL HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL FUNDS $ 276,125.48 TOTAL PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL FUNDS $ 3,309.39 TOTAL PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL FUNDS $ 3,309.39 TOTAL PEMI-BAKER SCHOLARSHIPS $ 157,090.10 TOTAL PEMI-BAKER SCHOLARSHIPS $ 157,090.10

TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS $ 1,049,737.91 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS $ 1,049,737.91

Respectfully Submitted, Respectfully Submitted, Trustees of the Trust Funds Trustees of the Trust Funds Bonnie Hunt, Chair Bonnie Hunt, Chair Maurice Lafreniere Maurice Lafreniere Peter Woodward Peter Woodward

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TRUST AND CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS TRUST AND CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS

(July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)

Beginning Interest Ending Beginning Interest Ending Fund Balance Contributions Withdrawals Earned Balance Fund Balance Contributions Withdrawals Earned Balance PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DIST PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DIST SPECIAL EDUCATION $ 1,694.36 - $ 1,694.36 SPECIAL EDUCATION $ 1,694.36 - $ 1,694.36 BUILDING FUND $ 1,615.03 - $ 1,615.03 BUILDING FUND $ 1,615.03 - $ 1,615.03 TOTALS $ 3,309.39 -$ -$ -$ $ 3,309.39 TOTALS $ 3,309.39 -$ -$ -$ $ 3,309.39

PEMI-BAKER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS PEMI-BAKER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS SPANISH CLUB $ 1,880.92 (200.00) - $ 1,680.92 SPANISH CLUB $ 1,880.92 (200.00) - $ 1,680.92 FRONCEK SCHOLARSHIP $ 2,507.47 - $ 2,507.47 FRONCEK SCHOLARSHIP $ 2,507.47 - $ 2,507.47 ZOULIAS SCHOLARSHIP $ 32,644.19 (700.00) 8.10 $ 31,952.29 ZOULIAS SCHOLARSHIP $ 32,644.19 (700.00) 8.10 $ 31,952.29 LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 6,873.00 (500.00) 1.52 $ 6,374.52 LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 6,873.00 (500.00) 1.52 $ 6,374.52 PERSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 25,065.40 6.37 $ 25,071.77 PERSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 25,065.40 6.37 $ 25,071.77 PAQUETTE SCHOLARSHIP $ 2,938.09 $ 2,938.09 PAQUETTE SCHOLARSHIP $ 2,938.09 $ 2,938.09 ASH SCHOLARSHIP $ 3,405.95 $ 3,405.95 ASH SCHOLARSHIP $ 3,405.95 $ 3,405.95 DAWSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,126.90 (500.00) 2.61 $ 8,629.51 DAWSON SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,126.90 (500.00) 2.61 $ 8,629.51 MINICKIELLO SCHOLARSHIP $ 1,158.74 $ 1,158.74 MINICKIELLO SCHOLARSHIP $ 1,158.74 $ 1,158.74 YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,017.21 (1,500.00) 2.35 $ 7,519.56 YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,017.21 (1,500.00) 2.35 $ 7,519.56 BLAKE SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,024.76 2.68 $ 9,027.44 BLAKE SCHOLARSHIP $ 9,024.76 2.68 $ 9,027.44 VOLPE SCHOLARSHIP $ 7,212.93 (296.00) 2.03 $ 6,918.96 VOLPE SCHOLARSHIP $ 7,212.93 (296.00) 2.03 $ 6,918.96 LW PACKARD EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP$ 12,937.78 3.41 $ 12,941.19 LW PACKARD EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP$ 12,937.78 3.41 $ 12,941.19 AVERY SCHOLARSHIP PU $ 1,798.23 (200.00) $ 1,598.23 AVERY SCHOLARSHIP PU $ 1,798.23 (200.00) $ 1,598.23 W. CARLETON ADAMS PR $ 29,286.44 7.42 $ 29,293.86 W. CARLETON ADAMS PR $ 29,286.44 7.42 $ 29,293.86 FRENCH CLUB -$ $ - FRENCH CLUB -$ $ - BURKE SCHOLARSHIP $ 6,070.44 1.16 $ 6,071.60 BURKE SCHOLARSHIP $ 6,070.44 1.16 $ 6,071.60 TOTALS $ 160,948.45 -$ $ (3,896.00) $ 37.65 $ 157,090.10 TOTALS $ 160,948.45 -$ $ (3,896.00) $ 37.65 $ 157,090.10

TOTAL TOWN FUNDS $ 613,212.94 TOTAL TOWN FUNDS $ 613,212.94 TOTAL HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL FUNDS $ 276,125.48 TOTAL HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL FUNDS $ 276,125.48 TOTAL PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL FUNDS $ 3,309.39 TOTAL PEMI-BAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL FUNDS $ 3,309.39 TOTAL PEMI-BAKER SCHOLARSHIPS $ 157,090.10 TOTAL PEMI-BAKER SCHOLARSHIPS $ 157,090.10

TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS $ 1,049,737.91 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS $ 1,049,737.91

Respectfully Submitted, Respectfully Submitted, Trustees of the Trust Funds Trustees of the Trust Funds Bonnie Hunt, Chair Bonnie Hunt, Chair Maurice Lafreniere Maurice Lafreniere Peter Woodward Peter Woodward

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VITAL STATISTICS 2014 - BIRTHS VITAL STATISTICS 2014 - BIRTHS

NAME OF CHILD: PLACE OF BIRTH: NAME OF CHILD: PLACE OF BIRTH: July 30 Gavin Clark Guyotte Plymouth, NH July 30 Gavin Clark Guyotte Plymouth, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S NAME: David Guyotte Kassi Guyotte David Guyotte Kassi Guyotte

NAME OF CHILD: PLACE OF BIRTH: NAME OF CHILD: PLACE OF BIRTH: September 6 Louisa Allison Stepp Concord, NH September 6 Louisa Allison Stepp Concord, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S NAME: Morgan Stepp Lindsey Stepp Morgan Stepp Lindsey Stepp

We welcome our youngest residents to Holderness! We welcome our youngest residents to Holderness!

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VITAL STATISTICS 2014 - BIRTHS VITAL STATISTICS 2014 - BIRTHS

NAME OF CHILD: PLACE OF BIRTH: NAME OF CHILD: PLACE OF BIRTH: July 30 Gavin Clark Guyotte Plymouth, NH July 30 Gavin Clark Guyotte Plymouth, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S NAME: David Guyotte Kassi Guyotte David Guyotte Kassi Guyotte

NAME OF CHILD: PLACE OF BIRTH: NAME OF CHILD: PLACE OF BIRTH: September 6 Louisa Allison Stepp Concord, NH September 6 Louisa Allison Stepp Concord, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S NAME: Morgan Stepp Lindsey Stepp Morgan Stepp Lindsey Stepp

We welcome our youngest residents to Holderness! We welcome our youngest residents to Holderness!

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VITAL STATISTICS 2014 - DEATHS VITAL STATISTICS 2014 - DEATHS

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: January 25 Ibra Royea Manchester, NH January 25 Ibra Royea Manchester, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Ibra Royea Agnes Proctor Ibra Royea Agnes Proctor

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: March 1 Anthony Reed Manchester, NH March 1 Anthony Reed Manchester, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Custer Reed, Sr. Shirley Green Custer Reed, Sr. Shirley Green

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: May 4 Nancy Grady Concord, NH May 4 Nancy Grady Concord, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Frank Webster Polly Baldwin Frank Webster Polly Baldwin

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: June 8 Frederick Pickel, Jr. Franklin, NH June 8 Frederick Pickel, Jr. Franklin, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Frederick Pickel, Sr. Elizabeth Penders Frederick Pickel, Sr. Elizabeth Penders

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: July 7 David Closson Holderness, NH July 7 David Closson Holderness, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Henry Closson Elisabeth Dickinson Henry Closson Elisabeth Dickinson

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: September 13 Daniel Currier Lebanon, NH September 13 Daniel Currier Lebanon, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Bertram Currier Patricia Nelson Bertram Currier Patricia Nelson

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: October 23 Carlton Messinger II Holderness, NH October 23 Carlton Messinger II Holderness, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: John Messinger Susan Rizzo John Messinger Susan Rizzo

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: November 15 Brian Woodward Holderness, NH November 15 Brian Woodward Holderness, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Edsel Woodward Freider Jones Edsel Woodward Freider Jones

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NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: January 25 Ibra Royea Manchester, NH January 25 Ibra Royea Manchester, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Ibra Royea Agnes Proctor Ibra Royea Agnes Proctor

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: March 1 Anthony Reed Manchester, NH March 1 Anthony Reed Manchester, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Custer Reed, Sr. Shirley Green Custer Reed, Sr. Shirley Green

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: May 4 Nancy Grady Concord, NH May 4 Nancy Grady Concord, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Frank Webster Polly Baldwin Frank Webster Polly Baldwin

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: June 8 Frederick Pickel, Jr. Franklin, NH June 8 Frederick Pickel, Jr. Franklin, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Frederick Pickel, Sr. Elizabeth Penders Frederick Pickel, Sr. Elizabeth Penders

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: July 7 David Closson Holderness, NH July 7 David Closson Holderness, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Henry Closson Elisabeth Dickinson Henry Closson Elisabeth Dickinson

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: September 13 Daniel Currier Lebanon, NH September 13 Daniel Currier Lebanon, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Bertram Currier Patricia Nelson Bertram Currier Patricia Nelson

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: October 23 Carlton Messinger II Holderness, NH October 23 Carlton Messinger II Holderness, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: John Messinger Susan Rizzo John Messinger Susan Rizzo

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: November 15 Brian Woodward Holderness, NH November 15 Brian Woodward Holderness, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Edsel Woodward Freider Jones Edsel Woodward Freider Jones

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VITAL STATISTICS 2014 – DEATHS CONT’D VITAL STATISTICS 2014 – DEATHS CONT’D

NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: December 15 Bruce Levoy Plymouth, NH December 15 Bruce Levoy Plymouth, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Milan Levoy Doris Sanborn Milan Levoy Doris Sanborn

VITAL STATISTICS 2014 - MARRIAGES VITAL STATISTICS 2014 - MARRIAGES

NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: June 7 Anthony G. Mure Holderness, NH June 7 Anthony G. Mure Holderness, NH Patricia H. Demers Holderness, NH Patricia H. Demers Holderness, NH

NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: June 21 Gregory M. Monaco Virginia Beach, VA June 21 Gregory M. Monaco Virginia Beach, VA Sidney B. Weymouth Holderness, NH Sidney B. Weymouth Holderness, NH

NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: September 27 Liam C. O’Brien Holderness, NH September 27 Liam C. O’Brien Holderness, NH Julia O. Stern Holderness, NH Julia O. Stern Holderness, NH

NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: October 25 Jake M. Schaffner Holderness, NH October 25 Jake M. Schaffner Holderness, NH Jennifer A. Simpson Holderness, NH Jennifer A. Simpson Holderness, NH

NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: December 20 Davy B. Williams Holderness, NH December 20 Davy B. Williams Holderness, NH Amy E. Greene Holderness, NH Amy E. Greene Holderness, NH

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NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: NAME OF DECEASED: PLACE OF DEATH: December 15 Bruce Levoy Plymouth, NH December 15 Bruce Levoy Plymouth, NH FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: FATHER’S NAME: MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME: Milan Levoy Doris Sanborn Milan Levoy Doris Sanborn

VITAL STATISTICS 2014 - MARRIAGES VITAL STATISTICS 2014 - MARRIAGES

NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: June 7 Anthony G. Mure Holderness, NH June 7 Anthony G. Mure Holderness, NH Patricia H. Demers Holderness, NH Patricia H. Demers Holderness, NH

NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: June 21 Gregory M. Monaco Virginia Beach, VA June 21 Gregory M. Monaco Virginia Beach, VA Sidney B. Weymouth Holderness, NH Sidney B. Weymouth Holderness, NH

NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: September 27 Liam C. O’Brien Holderness, NH September 27 Liam C. O’Brien Holderness, NH Julia O. Stern Holderness, NH Julia O. Stern Holderness, NH

NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: October 25 Jake M. Schaffner Holderness, NH October 25 Jake M. Schaffner Holderness, NH Jennifer A. Simpson Holderness, NH Jennifer A. Simpson Holderness, NH

NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME NAME & SURNAME OF RESIDENCE AT TIME GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: GROOM & BRIDE: OF MARRIAGE: December 20 Davy B. Williams Holderness, NH December 20 Davy B. Williams Holderness, NH Amy E. Greene Holderness, NH Amy E. Greene Holderness, NH

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WELFARE DIRECTOR’S REPORT WELFARE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

The Welfare Department continues to work with clients in need. Even with the The Welfare Department continues to work with clients in need. Even with the economy starting to take a turn for the better, because of the lack of full time economy starting to take a turn for the better, because of the lack of full time sustainable employment, lack of self-employed employment, and fluctuating sustainable employment, lack of self-employed employment, and fluctuating gasoline and oil prices, many individuals are forced to make challenging gasoline and oil prices, many individuals are forced to make challenging decisions. They must decide whether to feed their families, heat their homes, or decisions. They must decide whether to feed their families, heat their homes, or pay their rent or mortgage payments. Throughout the year, I have worked with pay their rent or mortgage payments. Throughout the year, I have worked with many respectful individuals in our community and have helped them through this many respectful individuals in our community and have helped them through this hard time. Clients come to this office with many different situations and I have hard time. Clients come to this office with many different situations and I have worked with each client to ensure they receive the help needed. Many individuals worked with each client to ensure they receive the help needed. Many individuals are referred to outside agencies and I am very grateful for all the support and are referred to outside agencies and I am very grateful for all the support and assistance they have provided for my clients. assistance they have provided for my clients.

Eligibility for assistance is determined by having each individual complete an Eligibility for assistance is determined by having each individual complete an extensive application in order to provide an overview of the specific situation the extensive application in order to provide an overview of the specific situation the client is in. Assistance is provided for an individual’s basic necessities in client is in. Assistance is provided for an individual’s basic necessities in accordance with State law and Town guidelines. The applicants who are found accordance with State law and Town guidelines. The applicants who are found eligible are assisted with expenses such as food, heat, electricity, rent, eligible are assisted with expenses such as food, heat, electricity, rent, prescription drugs, and other basic living and working needs. All applicants must prescription drugs, and other basic living and working needs. All applicants must have exhausted all other economic resources to be granted Town assistance. It is, have exhausted all other economic resources to be granted Town assistance. It is, and always will be, the goal of the Welfare Department to help its residents gain and always will be, the goal of the Welfare Department to help its residents gain control over their lives, and to help them transition through very challenging control over their lives, and to help them transition through very challenging times. times.

Heat and rental assistance is always the greatest expense each year as this is most Heat and rental assistance is always the greatest expense each year as this is most individuals’ largest monthly expense. Many clients pay for expenses that are the individuals’ largest monthly expense. Many clients pay for expenses that are the most manageable for their budget such as food, electricity, and gasoline which most manageable for their budget such as food, electricity, and gasoline which leave the other expenses hard to manage on a fixed or no income. Even with the leave the other expenses hard to manage on a fixed or no income. Even with the help from other agencies, community members are continually struggling to help from other agencies, community members are continually struggling to make ends meet. make ends meet.

I again would like to thank the outside agencies for all the support and assistance I again would like to thank the outside agencies for all the support and assistance they have provided to the community members in need. I have also enjoyed they have provided to the community members in need. I have also enjoyed working closely with the members of the community to ensure they become working closely with the members of the community to ensure they become successful individuals and receive the assistance needed. successful individuals and receive the assistance needed.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Krystal Alpers Krystal Alpers

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WELFARE DIRECTOR’S REPORT WELFARE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

The Welfare Department continues to work with clients in need. Even with the The Welfare Department continues to work with clients in need. Even with the economy starting to take a turn for the better, because of the lack of full time economy starting to take a turn for the better, because of the lack of full time sustainable employment, lack of self-employed employment, and fluctuating sustainable employment, lack of self-employed employment, and fluctuating gasoline and oil prices, many individuals are forced to make challenging gasoline and oil prices, many individuals are forced to make challenging decisions. They must decide whether to feed their families, heat their homes, or decisions. They must decide whether to feed their families, heat their homes, or pay their rent or mortgage payments. Throughout the year, I have worked with pay their rent or mortgage payments. Throughout the year, I have worked with many respectful individuals in our community and have helped them through this many respectful individuals in our community and have helped them through this hard time. Clients come to this office with many different situations and I have hard time. Clients come to this office with many different situations and I have worked with each client to ensure they receive the help needed. Many individuals worked with each client to ensure they receive the help needed. Many individuals are referred to outside agencies and I am very grateful for all the support and are referred to outside agencies and I am very grateful for all the support and assistance they have provided for my clients. assistance they have provided for my clients.

Eligibility for assistance is determined by having each individual complete an Eligibility for assistance is determined by having each individual complete an extensive application in order to provide an overview of the specific situation the extensive application in order to provide an overview of the specific situation the client is in. Assistance is provided for an individual’s basic necessities in client is in. Assistance is provided for an individual’s basic necessities in accordance with State law and Town guidelines. The applicants who are found accordance with State law and Town guidelines. The applicants who are found eligible are assisted with expenses such as food, heat, electricity, rent, eligible are assisted with expenses such as food, heat, electricity, rent, prescription drugs, and other basic living and working needs. All applicants must prescription drugs, and other basic living and working needs. All applicants must have exhausted all other economic resources to be granted Town assistance. It is, have exhausted all other economic resources to be granted Town assistance. It is, and always will be, the goal of the Welfare Department to help its residents gain and always will be, the goal of the Welfare Department to help its residents gain control over their lives, and to help them transition through very challenging control over their lives, and to help them transition through very challenging times. times.

Heat and rental assistance is always the greatest expense each year as this is most Heat and rental assistance is always the greatest expense each year as this is most individuals’ largest monthly expense. Many clients pay for expenses that are the individuals’ largest monthly expense. Many clients pay for expenses that are the most manageable for their budget such as food, electricity, and gasoline which most manageable for their budget such as food, electricity, and gasoline which leave the other expenses hard to manage on a fixed or no income. Even with the leave the other expenses hard to manage on a fixed or no income. Even with the help from other agencies, community members are continually struggling to help from other agencies, community members are continually struggling to make ends meet. make ends meet.

I again would like to thank the outside agencies for all the support and assistance I again would like to thank the outside agencies for all the support and assistance they have provided to the community members in need. I have also enjoyed they have provided to the community members in need. I have also enjoyed working closely with the members of the community to ensure they become working closely with the members of the community to ensure they become successful individuals and receive the assistance needed. successful individuals and receive the assistance needed.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Krystal Alpers Krystal Alpers

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

In 2014, the Zoning Board heard 16 applications. The applications included In 2014, the Zoning Board heard 16 applications. The applications included fifteen Variances and two Special Exceptions (One application was for both a fifteen Variances and two Special Exceptions (One application was for both a Variance and a Special Exception concurrently). There were no motions for Variance and a Special Exception concurrently). There were no motions for rehearings. One Variance was determined unnecessary; one was withdrawn; and rehearings. One Variance was determined unnecessary; one was withdrawn; and a third was denied. All other Variances and Special Exceptions were approved; a third was denied. All other Variances and Special Exceptions were approved; some with conditions. some with conditions.

Zoning Boards have the authority to act on four types of appeals: Decisions by Zoning Boards have the authority to act on four types of appeals: Decisions by Administrative Officials in the interpretation or enforcement of the zoning Administrative Officials in the interpretation or enforcement of the zoning ordinance; Special Exceptions for permitted land use as allowed by the zoning ordinance; Special Exceptions for permitted land use as allowed by the zoning ordinance observing specific criteria; Variances to grant relief from specific ordinance observing specific criteria; Variances to grant relief from specific provisions of the ordinance related to dimensional requirements and land use; provisions of the ordinance related to dimensional requirements and land use; and Equitable Waivers related to a dimensional layout issue. and Equitable Waivers related to a dimensional layout issue.

The Board annually reviews and updates its Rules of Procedure which define the The Board annually reviews and updates its Rules of Procedure which define the roles of the members and the process for conducting hearings as well as a review roles of the members and the process for conducting hearings as well as a review of the application form for ease of use by applicants. of the application form for ease of use by applicants.

The Board always welcomes new members and encourages anyone interested to The Board always welcomes new members and encourages anyone interested to attend a few meetings to become familiar with the process. attend a few meetings to become familiar with the process.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Ivan Bass, Wendell Broom, Gary Johonnett, Gary Karp, Robert Maloney, Jude Ivan Bass, Wendell Broom, Gary Johonnett, Gary Karp, Robert Maloney, Jude Ruhm, and Susan Webster, Chair. Ruhm, and Susan Webster, Chair.

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

In 2014, the Zoning Board heard 16 applications. The applications included In 2014, the Zoning Board heard 16 applications. The applications included fifteen Variances and two Special Exceptions (One application was for both a fifteen Variances and two Special Exceptions (One application was for both a Variance and a Special Exception concurrently). There were no motions for Variance and a Special Exception concurrently). There were no motions for rehearings. One Variance was determined unnecessary; one was withdrawn; and rehearings. One Variance was determined unnecessary; one was withdrawn; and a third was denied. All other Variances and Special Exceptions were approved; a third was denied. All other Variances and Special Exceptions were approved; some with conditions. some with conditions.

Zoning Boards have the authority to act on four types of appeals: Decisions by Zoning Boards have the authority to act on four types of appeals: Decisions by Administrative Officials in the interpretation or enforcement of the zoning Administrative Officials in the interpretation or enforcement of the zoning ordinance; Special Exceptions for permitted land use as allowed by the zoning ordinance; Special Exceptions for permitted land use as allowed by the zoning ordinance observing specific criteria; Variances to grant relief from specific ordinance observing specific criteria; Variances to grant relief from specific provisions of the ordinance related to dimensional requirements and land use; provisions of the ordinance related to dimensional requirements and land use; and Equitable Waivers related to a dimensional layout issue. and Equitable Waivers related to a dimensional layout issue.

The Board annually reviews and updates its Rules of Procedure which define the The Board annually reviews and updates its Rules of Procedure which define the roles of the members and the process for conducting hearings as well as a review roles of the members and the process for conducting hearings as well as a review of the application form for ease of use by applicants. of the application form for ease of use by applicants.

The Board always welcomes new members and encourages anyone interested to The Board always welcomes new members and encourages anyone interested to attend a few meetings to become familiar with the process. attend a few meetings to become familiar with the process.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Ivan Bass, Wendell Broom, Gary Johonnett, Gary Karp, Robert Maloney, Jude Ivan Bass, Wendell Broom, Gary Johonnett, Gary Karp, Robert Maloney, Jude Ruhm, and Susan Webster, Chair. Ruhm, and Susan Webster, Chair.

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OFFICERS OF THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICERS OF THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Board Term Expires School Board Term Expires

Bonnie Acton 2015 Bonnie Acton 2015 Carolyn Mello 2015 Carolyn Mello 2015 Christina Gribben 2016 Christina Gribben 2016 Kelly Schwaner 2016 Kelly Schwaner 2016 Joseph Casey 2017 Joseph Casey 2017 CLERK CLERK Sara Weinberg Sara Weinberg

TREASURER TREASURER Kathleen Whittemore Kathleen Whittemore

MODERATOR MODERATOR Malcolm “Tink” Taylor Malcolm “Tink” Taylor

AUDITOR AUDITOR Grzelak and Associates Grzelak and Associates

SUPERINTENDENT SUPERINTENDENT Mark J. Halloran Mark J. Halloran

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Ethel F. Gaides Ethel F. Gaides

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Kyla A. Welch Kyla A. Welch

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OFFICERS OF THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICERS OF THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Board Term Expires School Board Term Expires

Bonnie Acton 2015 Bonnie Acton 2015 Carolyn Mello 2015 Carolyn Mello 2015 Christina Gribben 2016 Christina Gribben 2016 Kelly Schwaner 2016 Kelly Schwaner 2016 Joseph Casey 2017 Joseph Casey 2017 CLERK CLERK Sara Weinberg Sara Weinberg

TREASURER TREASURER Kathleen Whittemore Kathleen Whittemore

MODERATOR MODERATOR Malcolm “Tink” Taylor Malcolm “Tink” Taylor

AUDITOR AUDITOR Grzelak and Associates Grzelak and Associates

SUPERINTENDENT SUPERINTENDENT Mark J. Halloran Mark J. Halloran

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Ethel F. Gaides Ethel F. Gaides

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Kyla A. Welch Kyla A. Welch

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL ELECTION WARRANT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL ELECTION WARRANT

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ------To the inhabitants of the School District in the Town of Holderness qualified to To the inhabitants of the School District in the Town of Holderness qualified to vote in District Affairs: vote in District Affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said District on the tenth You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said District on the tenth (10th) day of March, 2015 at 10:00 in the morning to act upon the following (10th) day of March, 2015 at 10:00 in the morning to act upon the following subjects: subjects:

1. To choose a Member of the School Board for the ensuing three 1. To choose a Member of the School Board for the ensuing three years. years. 2. To choose a Member of the School Board for the ensuing three 2. To choose a Member of the School Board for the ensuing three years. years. 3. To choose a Moderator for the ensuing two years. 3. To choose a Moderator for the ensuing two years.

Polls will not close before 7:00 p.m. Polls will not close before 7:00 p.m.

Given under our hands at said Holderness the 23rd day of February, 2015. Given under our hands at said Holderness the 23rd day of February, 2015.

Bonni Acton Bonni Acton Joseph Casey Joseph Casey Christina Gribben Christina Gribben Carolyn Mello Carolyn Mello Kelly Schwaner Kelly Schwaner

A true copy of warrant attest: A true copy of warrant attest:

Bonni Acton Bonni Acton Joseph Casey Joseph Casey Christina Gribben Christina Gribben Carolyn Mello Carolyn Mello Kelly Schwaner Kelly Schwaner

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL ELECTION WARRANT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL ELECTION WARRANT

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ------To the inhabitants of the School District in the Town of Holderness qualified to To the inhabitants of the School District in the Town of Holderness qualified to vote in District Affairs: vote in District Affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said District on the tenth You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said District on the tenth (10th) day of March, 2015 at 10:00 in the morning to act upon the following (10th) day of March, 2015 at 10:00 in the morning to act upon the following subjects: subjects:

1. To choose a Member of the School Board for the ensuing three 1. To choose a Member of the School Board for the ensuing three years. years. 2. To choose a Member of the School Board for the ensuing three 2. To choose a Member of the School Board for the ensuing three years. years. 3. To choose a Moderator for the ensuing two years. 3. To choose a Moderator for the ensuing two years.

Polls will not close before 7:00 p.m. Polls will not close before 7:00 p.m.

Given under our hands at said Holderness the 23rd day of February, 2015. Given under our hands at said Holderness the 23rd day of February, 2015.

Bonni Acton Bonni Acton Joseph Casey Joseph Casey Christina Gribben Christina Gribben Carolyn Mello Carolyn Mello Kelly Schwaner Kelly Schwaner

A true copy of warrant attest: A true copy of warrant attest:

Bonni Acton Bonni Acton Joseph Casey Joseph Casey Christina Gribben Christina Gribben Carolyn Mello Carolyn Mello Kelly Schwaner Kelly Schwaner

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL WARRANT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL WARRANT

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ------To the inhabitants of the School District in the Town of Holderness in the County To the inhabitants of the School District in the Town of Holderness in the County of Grafton, State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote upon District Affairs: of Grafton, State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote upon District Affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Holderness Central School in said District You are hereby notified to meet at the Holderness Central School in said District on Wednesday, the eleventh (11th) day of March, 2015, at 6:30 o’clock in the on Wednesday, the eleventh (11th) day of March, 2015, at 6:30 o’clock in the evening to act upon the following subjects: evening to act upon the following subjects:

Article 1: To see what action the School District will take relative to the Article 1: To see what action the School District will take relative to the reports of agents, auditors, committees or officers. reports of agents, auditors, committees or officers.

Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) to be sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) to be placed in the previously established capital reserve fund for the placed in the previously established capital reserve fund for the purpose of technology upgrades. The School Board purpose of technology upgrades. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required) supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required)

Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to be placed in the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to be placed in the previously established capital reserve fund for building previously established capital reserve fund for building renovations. The School Board recommends this appropriation renovations. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required) (Majority vote required)

Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of four million three hundred eighty-two thousand nine sum of four million three hundred eighty-two thousand nine hundred fifty-four dollars ($4,382,954) for the support of hundred fifty-four dollars ($4,382,954) for the support of schools, for the salaries of school district officials, employees schools, for the salaries of school district officials, employees and agents and for the payment of statutory obligations of the and agents and for the payment of statutory obligations of the District, this sum does not include the sums found in Articles 2 District, this sum does not include the sums found in Articles 2 or 3. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the or 3. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required) required)

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL WARRANT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL WARRANT

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ------To the inhabitants of the School District in the Town of Holderness in the County To the inhabitants of the School District in the Town of Holderness in the County of Grafton, State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote upon District Affairs: of Grafton, State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote upon District Affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Holderness Central School in said District You are hereby notified to meet at the Holderness Central School in said District on Wednesday, the eleventh (11th) day of March, 2015, at 6:30 o’clock in the on Wednesday, the eleventh (11th) day of March, 2015, at 6:30 o’clock in the evening to act upon the following subjects: evening to act upon the following subjects:

Article 1: To see what action the School District will take relative to the Article 1: To see what action the School District will take relative to the reports of agents, auditors, committees or officers. reports of agents, auditors, committees or officers.

Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) to be sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) to be placed in the previously established capital reserve fund for the placed in the previously established capital reserve fund for the purpose of technology upgrades. The School Board purpose of technology upgrades. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required) supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required)

Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to be placed in the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to be placed in the previously established capital reserve fund for building previously established capital reserve fund for building renovations. The School Board recommends this appropriation renovations. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required) (Majority vote required)

Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of four million three hundred eighty-two thousand nine sum of four million three hundred eighty-two thousand nine hundred fifty-four dollars ($4,382,954) for the support of hundred fifty-four dollars ($4,382,954) for the support of schools, for the salaries of school district officials, employees schools, for the salaries of school district officials, employees and agents and for the payment of statutory obligations of the and agents and for the payment of statutory obligations of the District, this sum does not include the sums found in Articles 2 District, this sum does not include the sums found in Articles 2 or 3. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the or 3. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required) required)

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Article 5: To transact any further business which may legally come before Article 5: To transact any further business which may legally come before the meeting. the meeting.

Given under our hands this 24th day of February in the year of our Lord two Given under our hands this 24th day of February in the year of our Lord two thousand and fifteen. thousand and fifteen.

Bonni Acton Bonni Acton Joseph Casey Joseph Casey Christina Gribben Christina Gribben Carolyn Mello Carolyn Mello Kelly Schwaner Kelly Schwaner

Holderness School Board Holderness School Board

A true copy of warrant attest: A true copy of warrant attest:

Bonni Acton Bonni Acton Joseph Casey Joseph Casey Christina Gribben Christina Gribben Carolyn Mello Carolyn Mello Kelly Schwaner Kelly Schwaner

Holderness School Board Holderness School Board

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Article 5: To transact any further business which may legally come before Article 5: To transact any further business which may legally come before the meeting. the meeting.

Given under our hands this 24th day of February in the year of our Lord two Given under our hands this 24th day of February in the year of our Lord two thousand and fifteen. thousand and fifteen.

Bonni Acton Bonni Acton Joseph Casey Joseph Casey Christina Gribben Christina Gribben Carolyn Mello Carolyn Mello Kelly Schwaner Kelly Schwaner

Holderness School Board Holderness School Board

A true copy of warrant attest: A true copy of warrant attest:

Bonni Acton Bonni Acton Joseph Casey Joseph Casey Christina Gribben Christina Gribben Carolyn Mello Carolyn Mello Kelly Schwaner Kelly Schwaner

Holderness School Board Holderness School Board

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET 2015-2016 HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET 2015-2016

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Budget Budget Committee's Committee's Appropriations Appropriations Recommended) Recommended) Ensuing FY (Not Ensuing FY (Not $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500 $500 $65,211 $16,320 $65,211 $16,320 $178,750 $178,750 $146,199 $376,991 $146,199 $376,991 $299,789 $290,196 $299,789 $290,196 $526,000 $228,782 $526,000 $228,782 $1,783,189 $1,783,189 Budget Budget Ensuing FY Ensuing FY Committee's Committee's Appropriations Appropriations (Recommended) (Recommended) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 School Board's School Board's Appropriations Appropriations Recommended) Recommended) Ensuing FY (Not Ensuing FY (Not $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500 $500 $65,211 $16,320 $65,211 $16,320 $178,750 $178,750 $146,199 $376,991 $146,199 $376,991 $299,789 $290,196 $299,789 $290,196 $526,000 $228,782 $526,000 $228,782 $1,783,189 $1,783,189 Ensuing FY Ensuing FY School Board's School Board's Appropriations Appropriations (Recommended) (Recommended) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500 $500 $16,230 $16,230 $64,707 $64,707 $379,148 $379,148 $233,892 $233,892 $285,240 $285,240 $289,197 $289,197 $179,127 $179,127 $515,925 $515,925 $142,867 $142,867 Appropriations Appropriations Current Year as Current Year as Approved by DRA Approved by DRA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $328 $328 $15,104 $15,104 $68,490 $68,490 ppropriations ppropriations $372,668 $372,668 $202,852 $202,852 $222,863 $222,863 $269,189 $269,189 $159,896 $159,896 $600,630 $600,630 $133,804 $133,804 A A $1,900,850 $1,846,590 $1,900,850 $1,846,590 Actual Actual Prior Year Prior Year Expenditures Expenditures 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Warrant Warrant Article # Article # Purpose of Appropriation Purpose of Appropriation Student Transportation Student Transportation Student Special Programs Special Programs Special Community Service Programs Service Community Programs Service Community Code Code Account Account Executive Administration Executive Administration Support Services General Administration Support Services General Administration Instruction Instruction 2310 (840)2310 Contingency Board School (840)2310 Contingency Board School 2320 (310)2320 Services Management SAU (310)2320 Services Management SAU 1800-1899 1800-1899 2000-2199Services Support Student 0000-0000Bargaining Collective 2000-2199Services Support Student 0000-0000Bargaining Collective 2700-2799 2700-2799 2600-2699Maintenance and Operations Plant 2800-2999Other and Central Service, Support 2600-2699Maintenance and Operations Plant 2800-2999Other and Central Service, Support 1200-1299 1200-1299 1400-1499Programs Other 1400-1499Programs Other 1300-1399Programs Vocational 1500-15991600-1699Programs Non-Public 1700-1799Programs Education Adult/Continuing Programs Education College Community/Junior 1300-1399Programs Vocational 1500-15991600-1699Programs Non-Public 1700-1799Programs Education Adult/Continuing Programs Education College Community/Junior 2320-23992400-2499Administration Other All 2500-2599Service Administration School Business 2320-23992400-2499Administration Other All 2500-2599Service Administration School Business 2200-2299Services Staff Instructional 2310-2319Board School Other 2200-2299Services Staff Instructional 2310-2319Board School Other 1100-1199Programs Regular 1100-1199Programs Regular

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET 2015-2016 HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET 2015-2016

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Budget Budget Committee's Committee's Appropriations Appropriations Recommended) Recommended) Ensuing FY (Not Ensuing FY (Not $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500 $500 $65,211 $16,320 $65,211 $16,320 $178,750 $178,750 $146,199 $376,991 $146,199 $376,991 $526,000 $526,000 $299,789 $228,782 $290,196 $299,789 $228,782 $290,196 $1,783,189 $1,783,189 Budget Budget Ensuing FY Ensuing FY Committee's Committee's Appropriations Appropriations (Recommended) (Recommended) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 School Board's School Board's Appropriations Appropriations Recommended) Recommended) Ensuing FY (Not Ensuing FY (Not $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500 $500 $65,211 $16,320 $65,211 $16,320 $178,750 $178,750 $146,199 $376,991 $146,199 $376,991 $526,000 $526,000 $299,789 $228,782 $290,196 $299,789 $228,782 $290,196 $1,783,189 $1,783,189 Ensuing FY Ensuing FY School Board's School Board's Appropriations Appropriations (Recommended) (Recommended) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500 $500 $16,230 $16,230 $64,707 $64,707 $379,148 $379,148 $233,892 $233,892 $285,240 $285,240 $289,197 $289,197 $179,127 $179,127 $515,925 $515,925 $142,867 $142,867 Appropriations Appropriations Current Year as Current Year as Approved by DRA Approved by DRA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $328 $328 $15,104 $15,104 $68,490 $68,490 ppropriations ppropriations $372,668 $372,668 $202,852 $202,852 $222,863 $222,863 $269,189 $269,189 $159,896 $159,896 $600,630 $600,630 $133,804 $133,804 A A $1,900,850 $1,846,590 $1,900,850 $1,846,590 Actual Actual Prior Year Prior Year Expenditures Expenditures 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Warrant Warrant Article # Article # Purpose of Appropriation Purpose of Appropriation Student Transportation Student Transportation Student Special Programs Special Programs Special Community Service Programs Service Community Programs Service Community Code Code Account Account Executive Administration Executive Administration Support Services General Administration Support Services General Administration Instruction Instruction 2310 (840)2310 Contingency Board School (840)2310 Contingency Board School 2320 (310)2320 Services Management SAU (310)2320 Services Management SAU 1800-1899 1800-1899 2000-2199Services Support Student 0000-0000Bargaining Collective 2000-2199Services Support Student 0000-0000Bargaining Collective 2600-2699Maintenance and Operations Plant 2800-2999Other and Central Service, Support 2600-2699Maintenance and Operations Plant 2800-2999Other and Central Service, Support 2700-2799 2700-2799 1300-1399Programs Vocational 1500-15991600-1699Programs Non-Public 1700-1799Programs Education Adult/Continuing Programs Education College Community/Junior 1300-1399Programs Vocational 1500-15991600-1699Programs Non-Public 1700-1799Programs Education Adult/Continuing Programs Education College Community/Junior 1200-1299 1400-1499Programs Other 1200-1299 1400-1499Programs Other 2400-24992500-2599Service Administration School Business 2400-24992500-2599Service Administration School Business 2320-2399Administration Other All 2320-2399Administration Other All 2200-2299Services Staff Instructional 2310-2319Board School Other 2200-2299Services Staff Instructional 2310-2319Board School Other 1100-1199Programs Regular 1100-1199Programs Regular

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$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Budget Budget Committee's Committee's Appropriations Appropriations Recommended) Recommended) Ensuing FY (Not Ensuing FY (Not $1 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,118 $23,118 $25,000 $25,000 $90,000 $95,800 $90,000 $95,800 $237,108 $237,108 $4,382,954 $4,382,954 Budget Budget Ensuing FY Ensuing FY Committee's Committee's Appropriations Appropriations (Recommended) (Recommended) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 School Board's School Board's Appropriations Appropriations Recommended) Recommended) Ensuing FY (Not Ensuing FY (Not $1 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,118 $23,118 $25,000 $25,000 $90,000 $95,800 $90,000 $95,800 $237,108 $237,108 $4,382,954 $4,382,954 Ensuing FY Ensuing FY School Board's School Board's Appropriations Appropriations (Recommended) (Recommended) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $47,500 $47,500 $30,000 $30,000 $32,365 $32,365 $237,108 $237,108 $136,836 $136,836 $273,000 $273,000 Appropriations Appropriations Current Year as Current Year as Approved by DRA Approved by DRA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $40,923 $40,923 $51,367 $51,367 $60,000 $60,000 $47,500 $47,500 $41,587 $41,587 $237,108 $237,108 $140,593 $140,593 $4,565,752 $4,710,233 $4,565,752 $4,710,233 Actual Actual Prior Year Prior Year Expenditures Expenditures 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Warrant Warrant Article # Article # Purpose of Appropriation Purpose of Appropriation To Other Special Revenue Special Other To Revenue Special Other To Enterprise Operations Enterprise Operations Enterprise Educational Specification Development Specification Educational Development Specification Educational Code Code Account Account Facilities Acquisition and Construction Facilities Acquisition and Construction Fund Transfers Fund Transfers Total Proposed Appropriations Total Proposed Appropriations Other Outlays Other Outlays Non-Instructional Services Non-Instructional Services 4100Acquisition Site 4100Acquisition Site 5220-5221Service Food To 5220-5221Service Food To 9992Appropriation Deficit 9992Appropriation Deficit 5222-5229 5254Funds Agency To 5222-5229 5254Funds Agency To 4600Services Improvement Building 5110Principal - Service Debt 4600Services Improvement Building 5110Principal - Service Debt 3200 420043004400 Improvement Site 4500 Architectural/Engineering 4900Acquisition/Construction Building Construction and Acquisition Facilities Other 5120Interest - Service Debt 5230-5239Projects Capital To 5300-53999990Allocation Agency Intergovernmental Appropriation Supplemental 3200 420043004400 Improvement Site 4500 Architectural/Engineering 4900Acquisition/Construction Building Construction and Acquisition Facilities Other 5120Interest - Service Debt 5230-5239Projects Capital To 5300-53999990Allocation Agency Intergovernmental Appropriation Supplemental 3100Operations Service Food 3100Operations Service Food

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET 2015-2016 HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET 2015-2016

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Budget Budget Committee's Committee's Appropriations Appropriations Recommended) Recommended) Ensuing FY (Not Ensuing FY (Not $1 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,118 $25,000 $23,118 $25,000 $90,000 $95,800 $90,000 $95,800 $237,108 $237,108 $4,382,954 $4,382,954 Budget Budget Ensuing FY Ensuing FY Committee's Committee's Appropriations Appropriations (Recommended) (Recommended) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 School Board's School Board's Appropriations Appropriations Recommended) Recommended) Ensuing FY (Not Ensuing FY (Not $1 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,118 $25,000 $23,118 $25,000 $90,000 $95,800 $90,000 $95,800 $237,108 $237,108 $4,382,954 $4,382,954 Ensuing FY Ensuing FY School Board's School Board's Appropriations Appropriations (Recommended) (Recommended) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1 $0 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $47,500 $47,500 $30,000 $30,000 $32,365 $32,365 $237,108 $237,108 $136,836 $136,836 $273,000 $273,000 Appropriations Appropriations Current Year as Current Year as Approved by DRA Approved by DRA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $51,367 $51,367 $40,923 $40,923 $60,000 $60,000 $47,500 $47,500 $41,587 $41,587 $237,108 $237,108 $140,593 $140,593 $4,565,752 $4,710,233 $4,565,752 $4,710,233 Actual Actual Prior Year Prior Year Expenditures Expenditures 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Warrant Warrant Article # Article # Purpose of Appropriation Purpose of Appropriation To Other Special Revenue Special Other To Revenue Special Other To Enterprise Operations Enterprise Operations Enterprise Educational Specification Development Specification Educational Development Specification Educational Code Code Account Account Facilities Acquisition and Construction Facilities Acquisition and Construction Fund Transfers Fund Transfers Total Proposed Appropriations Total Proposed Appropriations Other Outlays Other Outlays Non-Instructional Services Non-Instructional Services 4100Acquisition Site 4100Acquisition Site 5220-5221Service Food To 5220-5221Service Food To 9992Appropriation Deficit 9992Appropriation Deficit 3200 420043004400 Improvement Site 4500 Architectural/Engineering 4900Acquisition/Construction Building Construction and Acquisition Facilities Other 5120Interest - Service Debt 5230-5239Projects Capital To 5300-53999990Allocation Agency Intergovernmental Appropriation Supplemental 3200 420043004400 Improvement Site 4500 Architectural/Engineering 4900Acquisition/Construction Building Construction and Acquisition Facilities Other 5120Interest - Service Debt 5230-5239Projects Capital To 5300-53999990Allocation Agency Intergovernmental Appropriation Supplemental 5222-5229 5254Funds Agency To 5222-5229 5254Funds Agency To 5110Principal - Service Debt 5110Principal - Service Debt 4600Services Improvement Building 4600Services Improvement Building 3100Operations Service Food 3100Operations Service Food

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MS-27: Holderness Local School 2015 MS-27: Holderness Local School 2015 MS-27: Holderness Local School 2015 MS-27: Holderness Local School 2015 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT BALANCE SHEET HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT BALANCE SHEET 2013-2014 2013-2014

Food All Other Capital Trust/ Food All Other Capital Trust/ General Service Projects Agency General Service Projects Agency

Current Assets Current Assets Cash 183,965.37 (31,329.84) (8,642.49) 0.00 0.00 Cash 183,965.37 (31,329.84) (8,642.49) 0.00 0.00 Investments 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Investments 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Interfund Receivables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Interfund Receivables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Intergov Receivables 3,973.73 10,084.83 8,642.49 0.00 0.00 Intergov Receivables 3,973.73 10,084.83 8,642.49 0.00 0.00 Other Receivables 21,850.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other Receivables 21,850.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Prepaid Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Prepaid Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Assets 209,789.10 (21,245.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Total Assets 209,789.10 (21,245.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48

Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Interfund Payables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Interfund Payables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Intergovernment Payables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Intergovernment Payables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other Payables 19,212.25 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other Payables 19,212.25 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Accrued Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Accrued Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Payroll Deductions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Payroll Deductions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Deferred Revenues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Deferred Revenues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Liabilities 19,212.25 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Liabilities 19,212.25 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Fund Equity Fund Equity Res for Prepaid Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Res for Prepaid Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Res for Encumbrances 159,251.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Res for Encumbrances 159,251.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Res for Special Purposes 0.00 (21,500.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Res for Special Purposes 0.00 (21,500.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Unreserved Fund Balance 31,324.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Unreserved Fund Balance 31,324.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Fund Equity 190,576.85 (21,500.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Total Fund Equity 190,576.85 (21,500.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48

Total Liability & Fund Equity 209,789.10 (21,245.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Total Liability & Fund Equity 209,789.10 (21,245.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48

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Food All Other Capital Trust/ Food All Other Capital Trust/ General Service Projects Agency General Service Projects Agency

Current Assets Current Assets Cash 183,965.37 (31,329.84) (8,642.49) 0.00 0.00 Cash 183,965.37 (31,329.84) (8,642.49) 0.00 0.00 Investments 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Investments 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Interfund Receivables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Interfund Receivables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Intergov Receivables 3,973.73 10,084.83 8,642.49 0.00 0.00 Intergov Receivables 3,973.73 10,084.83 8,642.49 0.00 0.00 Other Receivables 21,850.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other Receivables 21,850.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Prepaid Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Prepaid Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Assets 209,789.10 (21,245.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Total Assets 209,789.10 (21,245.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48

Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Interfund Payables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Interfund Payables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Intergovernment Payables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Intergovernment Payables 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other Payables 19,212.25 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other Payables 19,212.25 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Accrued Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Accrued Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Payroll Deductions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Payroll Deductions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Deferred Revenues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Deferred Revenues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Liabilities 19,212.25 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Liabilities 19,212.25 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Fund Equity Fund Equity Res for Prepaid Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Res for Prepaid Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Res for Encumbrances 159,251.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Res for Encumbrances 159,251.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Res for Special Purposes 0.00 (21,500.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Res for Special Purposes 0.00 (21,500.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Unreserved Fund Balance 31,324.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Unreserved Fund Balance 31,324.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Fund Equity 190,576.85 (21,500.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Total Fund Equity 190,576.85 (21,500.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48

Total Liability & Fund Equity 209,789.10 (21,245.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48 Total Liability & Fund Equity 209,789.10 (21,245.01) 0.00 0.00 276,125.48

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

It is a pleasure to update you on the progress of the schools in SAU #48. We are It is a pleasure to update you on the progress of the schools in SAU #48. We are very proud to serve as the educational leaders of this unique SAU and it is our very proud to serve as the educational leaders of this unique SAU and it is our good fortune to work with such a talented and dedicated faculty and staff. good fortune to work with such a talented and dedicated faculty and staff.

Teachers in the areas of Science and English/ Language Arts have been working Teachers in the areas of Science and English/ Language Arts have been working diligently to create a common alignment of curriculum K-12 through the process diligently to create a common alignment of curriculum K-12 through the process of master curriculum mapping. Adopting competencies and aligning multiple of master curriculum mapping. Adopting competencies and aligning multiple measures of assessments is a priority to ensure the delivery of high quality measures of assessments is a priority to ensure the delivery of high quality content to students. We will begin the process of curriculum alignment for all content to students. We will begin the process of curriculum alignment for all other subjects in 2015/16. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) other subjects in 2015/16. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) initiatives have been integrated across the curriculum through various classrooms initiatives have been integrated across the curriculum through various classrooms and after school programs. We continue to integrate 21st-century skills and and after school programs. We continue to integrate 21st-century skills and content socially and academically by using reasoning and problem-solving skills content socially and academically by using reasoning and problem-solving skills to promote higher-level thinking, integrating technology in classrooms, to promote higher-level thinking, integrating technology in classrooms, library/media center, and technology labs to enhance instruction and library/media center, and technology labs to enhance instruction and performance. performance.

Our students in grades 3-8 and 11 are gearing up to take the Smarter Balanced Our students in grades 3-8 and 11 are gearing up to take the Smarter Balanced Assessment for the first time this spring. Students in grade 4, 8, and 11 are Assessment for the first time this spring. Students in grade 4, 8, and 11 are continuing to take the NECAP Science Assessment in the spring as well. continuing to take the NECAP Science Assessment in the spring as well. Teachers continue to analyze multiple sources of data to plan and address the Teachers continue to analyze multiple sources of data to plan and address the individual needs of students across the district. individual needs of students across the district.

SAU 48 continues to recognize the importance of the arts including collaboration SAU 48 continues to recognize the importance of the arts including collaboration between schools for musical performances, art shows, and cultural arts night. We between schools for musical performances, art shows, and cultural arts night. We are proud of the quality of our theatrical and musical performances across the are proud of the quality of our theatrical and musical performances across the district and SAU 48 students participation in community play performances, district and SAU 48 students participation in community play performances, community service projects, regional athletic programs, and summer recreational community service projects, regional athletic programs, and summer recreational programs. programs.

All of our schools continue to update and refine security measures. We work All of our schools continue to update and refine security measures. We work with local and regional safety authorities to attempt to have our schools safe, with local and regional safety authorities to attempt to have our schools safe, welcoming and exciting places to learn, work and play. welcoming and exciting places to learn, work and play.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

It is a pleasure to update you on the progress of the schools in SAU #48. We are It is a pleasure to update you on the progress of the schools in SAU #48. We are very proud to serve as the educational leaders of this unique SAU and it is our very proud to serve as the educational leaders of this unique SAU and it is our good fortune to work with such a talented and dedicated faculty and staff. good fortune to work with such a talented and dedicated faculty and staff.

Teachers in the areas of Science and English/ Language Arts have been working Teachers in the areas of Science and English/ Language Arts have been working diligently to create a common alignment of curriculum K-12 through the process diligently to create a common alignment of curriculum K-12 through the process of master curriculum mapping. Adopting competencies and aligning multiple of master curriculum mapping. Adopting competencies and aligning multiple measures of assessments is a priority to ensure the delivery of high quality measures of assessments is a priority to ensure the delivery of high quality content to students. We will begin the process of curriculum alignment for all content to students. We will begin the process of curriculum alignment for all other subjects in 2015/16. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) other subjects in 2015/16. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) initiatives have been integrated across the curriculum through various classrooms initiatives have been integrated across the curriculum through various classrooms and after school programs. We continue to integrate 21st-century skills and and after school programs. We continue to integrate 21st-century skills and content socially and academically by using reasoning and problem-solving skills content socially and academically by using reasoning and problem-solving skills to promote higher-level thinking, integrating technology in classrooms, to promote higher-level thinking, integrating technology in classrooms, library/media center, and technology labs to enhance instruction and library/media center, and technology labs to enhance instruction and performance. performance.

Our students in grades 3-8 and 11 are gearing up to take the Smarter Balanced Our students in grades 3-8 and 11 are gearing up to take the Smarter Balanced Assessment for the first time this spring. Students in grade 4, 8, and 11 are Assessment for the first time this spring. Students in grade 4, 8, and 11 are continuing to take the NECAP Science Assessment in the spring as well. continuing to take the NECAP Science Assessment in the spring as well. Teachers continue to analyze multiple sources of data to plan and address the Teachers continue to analyze multiple sources of data to plan and address the individual needs of students across the district. individual needs of students across the district.

SAU 48 continues to recognize the importance of the arts including collaboration SAU 48 continues to recognize the importance of the arts including collaboration between schools for musical performances, art shows, and cultural arts night. We between schools for musical performances, art shows, and cultural arts night. We are proud of the quality of our theatrical and musical performances across the are proud of the quality of our theatrical and musical performances across the district and SAU 48 students participation in community play performances, district and SAU 48 students participation in community play performances, community service projects, regional athletic programs, and summer recreational community service projects, regional athletic programs, and summer recreational programs. programs.

All of our schools continue to update and refine security measures. We work All of our schools continue to update and refine security measures. We work with local and regional safety authorities to attempt to have our schools safe, with local and regional safety authorities to attempt to have our schools safe, welcoming and exciting places to learn, work and play. welcoming and exciting places to learn, work and play.

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Our buildings function as community centers in many of our towns and we strive Our buildings function as community centers in many of our towns and we strive to offer a safe, clean and comfortable environment for our residents. to offer a safe, clean and comfortable environment for our residents.

Please accept our sincerest thanks for the support you show our schools. We Please accept our sincerest thanks for the support you show our schools. We believe our schools reflect the unique and individual characteristics of the towns believe our schools reflect the unique and individual characteristics of the towns they serve. they serve.

Plymouth Regional High School Plymouth Regional High School

As always, we welcome your input, comments and questions. As always, we welcome your input, comments and questions.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Mark Halloran Ethel Gaides Kyla Welch Mark Halloran Ethel Gaides Kyla Welch Superintendent Asst. Superintendent Asst. Superintendent Superintendent Asst. Superintendent Asst. Superintendent

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Our buildings function as community centers in many of our towns and we strive Our buildings function as community centers in many of our towns and we strive to offer a safe, clean and comfortable environment for our residents. to offer a safe, clean and comfortable environment for our residents.

Please accept our sincerest thanks for the support you show our schools. We Please accept our sincerest thanks for the support you show our schools. We believe our schools reflect the unique and individual characteristics of the towns believe our schools reflect the unique and individual characteristics of the towns they serve. they serve.

Plymouth Regional High School Plymouth Regional High School

As always, we welcome your input, comments and questions. As always, we welcome your input, comments and questions.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Mark Halloran Ethel Gaides Kyla Welch Mark Halloran Ethel Gaides Kyla Welch Superintendent Asst. Superintendent Asst. Superintendent Superintendent Asst. Superintendent Asst. Superintendent

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL NURSE’S REPORT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL NURSE’S REPORT

Preventing the spread of the flu at the Holderness Central School (HSC) is always a Preventing the spread of the flu at the Holderness Central School (HSC) is always a priority. We offered the flu vaccine to the students in September and had 38% priority. We offered the flu vaccine to the students in September and had 38% participation. Additionally, the HCS staff had the opportunity to receive the flu participation. Additionally, the HCS staff had the opportunity to receive the flu vaccine at school through the Local Government Center. With the flu season upon vaccine at school through the Local Government Center. With the flu season upon us, I have been in the classrooms teaching proper hand washing which is the most us, I have been in the classrooms teaching proper hand washing which is the most basic step in preventing the spread of the flu. basic step in preventing the spread of the flu.

Speare Memorial Hospital (SMH) continues to sponsor the dental health clinic at the Speare Memorial Hospital (SMH) continues to sponsor the dental health clinic at the school. Ruth Doane provided dental screenings, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride school. Ruth Doane provided dental screenings, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride varnish to students at HCS in the fall and she will be back again in the spring. varnish to students at HCS in the fall and she will be back again in the spring.

SAU 48 school nurses meet monthly to discuss policies and share information. SAU 48 school nurses meet monthly to discuss policies and share information. Usually we invite a guest speaker to discuss relevant health topics. This year SMH Usually we invite a guest speaker to discuss relevant health topics. This year SMH has teamed up with Plymouth Pediatrics and SAU 48 to promote the “5-2-1-0” has teamed up with Plymouth Pediatrics and SAU 48 to promote the “5-2-1-0” program to help in preventing childhood obesity. Please take a moment to visit the program to help in preventing childhood obesity. Please take a moment to visit the Wellness page on the HCS website or look for posters around the school explaining Wellness page on the HCS website or look for posters around the school explaining the program. the program.

Wellness Week was a success last year and the kids really had a blast. We danced Wellness Week was a success last year and the kids really had a blast. We danced every day after receiving dance instruction from PSU students. We had a different every day after receiving dance instruction from PSU students. We had a different smoothie daily made with lots of different fruits, veggies and other healthy choices. smoothie daily made with lots of different fruits, veggies and other healthy choices. We also had walking and hula hoop contests. To build upon our wellness successes, We also had walking and hula hoop contests. To build upon our wellness successes, this year we are hosting “Wellness Wednesday’s” during lunch time. We offer this year we are hosting “Wellness Wednesday’s” during lunch time. We offer wellness educational activities at lunch like singing songs, short videos and games. wellness educational activities at lunch like singing songs, short videos and games.

HCS purchased exercise mats and is offering yoga classes for students on Tuesday HCS purchased exercise mats and is offering yoga classes for students on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:50 during the winter months. It has been successful so and Thursday mornings at 7:50 during the winter months. It has been successful so far with as many as twenty-two students participating. far with as many as twenty-two students participating.

As the school nurse, I will be available as a resource to students, parents and As the school nurse, I will be available as a resource to students, parents and teachers. teachers.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Kim Johnstone, BSN, RN Kim Johnstone, BSN, RN School Nurse School Nurse

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL NURSE’S REPORT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL NURSE’S REPORT

Preventing the spread of the flu at the Holderness Central School (HSC) is always a Preventing the spread of the flu at the Holderness Central School (HSC) is always a priority. We offered the flu vaccine to the students in September and had 38% priority. We offered the flu vaccine to the students in September and had 38% participation. Additionally, the HCS staff had the opportunity to receive the flu participation. Additionally, the HCS staff had the opportunity to receive the flu vaccine at school through the Local Government Center. With the flu season upon vaccine at school through the Local Government Center. With the flu season upon us, I have been in the classrooms teaching proper hand washing which is the most us, I have been in the classrooms teaching proper hand washing which is the most basic step in preventing the spread of the flu. basic step in preventing the spread of the flu.

Speare Memorial Hospital (SMH) continues to sponsor the dental health clinic at the Speare Memorial Hospital (SMH) continues to sponsor the dental health clinic at the school. Ruth Doane provided dental screenings, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride school. Ruth Doane provided dental screenings, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride varnish to students at HCS in the fall and she will be back again in the spring. varnish to students at HCS in the fall and she will be back again in the spring.

SAU 48 school nurses meet monthly to discuss policies and share information. SAU 48 school nurses meet monthly to discuss policies and share information. Usually we invite a guest speaker to discuss relevant health topics. This year SMH Usually we invite a guest speaker to discuss relevant health topics. This year SMH has teamed up with Plymouth Pediatrics and SAU 48 to promote the “5-2-1-0” has teamed up with Plymouth Pediatrics and SAU 48 to promote the “5-2-1-0” program to help in preventing childhood obesity. Please take a moment to visit the program to help in preventing childhood obesity. Please take a moment to visit the Wellness page on the HCS website or look for posters around the school explaining Wellness page on the HCS website or look for posters around the school explaining the program. the program.

Wellness Week was a success last year and the kids really had a blast. We danced Wellness Week was a success last year and the kids really had a blast. We danced every day after receiving dance instruction from PSU students. We had a different every day after receiving dance instruction from PSU students. We had a different smoothie daily made with lots of different fruits, veggies and other healthy choices. smoothie daily made with lots of different fruits, veggies and other healthy choices. We also had walking and hula hoop contests. To build upon our wellness successes, We also had walking and hula hoop contests. To build upon our wellness successes, this year we are hosting “Wellness Wednesday’s” during lunch time. We offer this year we are hosting “Wellness Wednesday’s” during lunch time. We offer wellness educational activities at lunch like singing songs, short videos and games. wellness educational activities at lunch like singing songs, short videos and games.

HCS purchased exercise mats and is offering yoga classes for students on Tuesday HCS purchased exercise mats and is offering yoga classes for students on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:50 during the winter months. It has been successful so and Thursday mornings at 7:50 during the winter months. It has been successful so far with as many as twenty-two students participating. far with as many as twenty-two students participating.

As the school nurse, I will be available as a resource to students, parents and As the school nurse, I will be available as a resource to students, parents and teachers. teachers.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Kim Johnstone, BSN, RN Kim Johnstone, BSN, RN School Nurse School Nurse

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Holderness Central School Holderness Central School

Holderness Central School (HCS) continues to take pride in the tradition of Holderness Central School (HCS) continues to take pride in the tradition of offering an educational experience driven by strong academics combined with an offering an educational experience driven by strong academics combined with an integrated Unified Arts program. The school welcomed Mrs. Cynthia Bruno as integrated Unified Arts program. The school welcomed Mrs. Cynthia Bruno as the new Middle School math teacher. As a result of realigning and reducing a the new Middle School math teacher. As a result of realigning and reducing a support staff position, we welcomed two part-time recess and cafeteria assistants, support staff position, we welcomed two part-time recess and cafeteria assistants, Mrs. Vicki Bradley and Mrs. Joan Maguire. We also welcomed two new Mrs. Vicki Bradley and Mrs. Joan Maguire. We also welcomed two new custodians to the staff, Mr. Eric Smith and Ms. Susan Axon. custodians to the staff, Mr. Eric Smith and Ms. Susan Axon.

Holderness Central School is not unlike other schools in SAU 48 when it comes Holderness Central School is not unlike other schools in SAU 48 when it comes to the fluctuation in enrollment. The school continues to adjust and respond in to the fluctuation in enrollment. The school continues to adjust and respond in meeting the needs of our students. In our elementary grades, we foster the meeting the needs of our students. In our elementary grades, we foster the climate of small classes. Using the existing intermediate team model, our fourth climate of small classes. Using the existing intermediate team model, our fourth and fifth grade students are taught by a team of teachers who specialize in a and fifth grade students are taught by a team of teachers who specialize in a specific content area, while our kindergarten through grade three students remain specific content area, while our kindergarten through grade three students remain in a self-contained classroom setting. Using existing faculty, we embrace the in a self-contained classroom setting. Using existing faculty, we embrace the new Common Core State Standards and created a Response to Intervention (RTI) new Common Core State Standards and created a Response to Intervention (RTI) system that provides academic support for students who are struggling with these system that provides academic support for students who are struggling with these new standards. The system allows students to receive individual or small group new standards. The system allows students to receive individual or small group skill intervention during the school day and focuses on the newly adopted reading skill intervention during the school day and focuses on the newly adopted reading and math standards. and math standards.

Our teachers and students continue to focus on the implementation of our math Our teachers and students continue to focus on the implementation of our math program, In-Focus Math, commonly known as Singapore Math. We are in our program, In-Focus Math, commonly known as Singapore Math. We are in our third year of implementation and have seen significant growth in mathematical third year of implementation and have seen significant growth in mathematical 88 88

HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Holderness Central School Holderness Central School

Holderness Central School (HCS) continues to take pride in the tradition of Holderness Central School (HCS) continues to take pride in the tradition of offering an educational experience driven by strong academics combined with an offering an educational experience driven by strong academics combined with an integrated Unified Arts program. The school welcomed Mrs. Cynthia Bruno as integrated Unified Arts program. The school welcomed Mrs. Cynthia Bruno as the new Middle School math teacher. As a result of realigning and reducing a the new Middle School math teacher. As a result of realigning and reducing a support staff position, we welcomed two part-time recess and cafeteria assistants, support staff position, we welcomed two part-time recess and cafeteria assistants, Mrs. Vicki Bradley and Mrs. Joan Maguire. We also welcomed two new Mrs. Vicki Bradley and Mrs. Joan Maguire. We also welcomed two new custodians to the staff, Mr. Eric Smith and Ms. Susan Axon. custodians to the staff, Mr. Eric Smith and Ms. Susan Axon.

Holderness Central School is not unlike other schools in SAU 48 when it comes Holderness Central School is not unlike other schools in SAU 48 when it comes to the fluctuation in enrollment. The school continues to adjust and respond in to the fluctuation in enrollment. The school continues to adjust and respond in meeting the needs of our students. In our elementary grades, we foster the meeting the needs of our students. In our elementary grades, we foster the climate of small classes. Using the existing intermediate team model, our fourth climate of small classes. Using the existing intermediate team model, our fourth and fifth grade students are taught by a team of teachers who specialize in a and fifth grade students are taught by a team of teachers who specialize in a specific content area, while our kindergarten through grade three students remain specific content area, while our kindergarten through grade three students remain in a self-contained classroom setting. Using existing faculty, we embrace the in a self-contained classroom setting. Using existing faculty, we embrace the new Common Core State Standards and created a Response to Intervention (RTI) new Common Core State Standards and created a Response to Intervention (RTI) system that provides academic support for students who are struggling with these system that provides academic support for students who are struggling with these new standards. The system allows students to receive individual or small group new standards. The system allows students to receive individual or small group skill intervention during the school day and focuses on the newly adopted reading skill intervention during the school day and focuses on the newly adopted reading and math standards. and math standards.

Our teachers and students continue to focus on the implementation of our math Our teachers and students continue to focus on the implementation of our math program, In-Focus Math, commonly known as Singapore Math. We are in our program, In-Focus Math, commonly known as Singapore Math. We are in our third year of implementation and have seen significant growth in mathematical third year of implementation and have seen significant growth in mathematical 88 88 conceptual knowledge. In addition, we have implemented our new reading series conceptual knowledge. In addition, we have implemented our new reading series to students in grades kindergarten through six. The reading series, “Wonders,” to students in grades kindergarten through six. The reading series, “Wonders,” provides students the necessary components to build a strong foundation in provides students the necessary components to build a strong foundation in reading and language arts. Our teachers continue to work closely with others reading and language arts. Our teachers continue to work closely with others throughout the SAU as this program is implemented in several other schools throughout the SAU as this program is implemented in several other schools within the district. within the district.

The Middle School continues to provide a rigorous academic program designed The Middle School continues to provide a rigorous academic program designed to meet the needs of our middle level learners and their preparation for life to meet the needs of our middle level learners and their preparation for life beyond HCS. The team model remains the approach teachers use to meet the beyond HCS. The team model remains the approach teachers use to meet the academic and social needs. We remain focused on more teaching time in the academic and social needs. We remain focused on more teaching time in the content areas while embracing the enrichment program that offers students in content areas while embracing the enrichment program that offers students in grades seven and eight the opportunity to choose a class of their interest. grades seven and eight the opportunity to choose a class of their interest. Students in grade six are an integrated part of the newly adopted reading series Students in grade six are an integrated part of the newly adopted reading series and are taught reading in addition to their language arts class. The enrichment and are taught reading in addition to their language arts class. The enrichment program provides students with choices consisting of music, history, and math program provides students with choices consisting of music, history, and math and science exploration. These classes focus on specific topics of interest while and science exploration. These classes focus on specific topics of interest while reinforcing reading strategies through the content areas. The enrichment reinforcing reading strategies through the content areas. The enrichment program remains a popular learning experience for students as it allows them to program remains a popular learning experience for students as it allows them to examine a particular area of interest in more depth. examine a particular area of interest in more depth.

This past summer, Holderness Central School received a tremendous building This past summer, Holderness Central School received a tremendous building renovation to the gymnasium. The project provided the school and Town a renovation to the gymnasium. The project provided the school and Town a facility with a new wood floor, newly installed bleachers, backboards, a facility with a new wood floor, newly installed bleachers, backboards, a scoreboard and stage curtain. In addition, new stage lighting and sound were scoreboard and stage curtain. In addition, new stage lighting and sound were added to support our music and theatre programs. added to support our music and theatre programs.

In closing, I would like to thank the Holderness Community for its continued In closing, I would like to thank the Holderness Community for its continued support of the school. I remain committed to the community of Holderness, the support of the school. I remain committed to the community of Holderness, the students, parents and staff at Holderness Central School. students, parents and staff at Holderness Central School.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, William J. Van Bennekum, Principal William J. Van Bennekum, Principal

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conceptual knowledge. In addition, we have implemented our new reading series conceptual knowledge. In addition, we have implemented our new reading series to students in grades kindergarten through six. The reading series, “Wonders,” to students in grades kindergarten through six. The reading series, “Wonders,” provides students the necessary components to build a strong foundation in provides students the necessary components to build a strong foundation in reading and language arts. Our teachers continue to work closely with others reading and language arts. Our teachers continue to work closely with others throughout the SAU as this program is implemented in several other schools throughout the SAU as this program is implemented in several other schools within the district. within the district.

The Middle School continues to provide a rigorous academic program designed The Middle School continues to provide a rigorous academic program designed to meet the needs of our middle level learners and their preparation for life to meet the needs of our middle level learners and their preparation for life beyond HCS. The team model remains the approach teachers use to meet the beyond HCS. The team model remains the approach teachers use to meet the academic and social needs. We remain focused on more teaching time in the academic and social needs. We remain focused on more teaching time in the content areas while embracing the enrichment program that offers students in content areas while embracing the enrichment program that offers students in grades seven and eight the opportunity to choose a class of their interest. grades seven and eight the opportunity to choose a class of their interest. Students in grade six are an integrated part of the newly adopted reading series Students in grade six are an integrated part of the newly adopted reading series and are taught reading in addition to their language arts class. The enrichment and are taught reading in addition to their language arts class. The enrichment program provides students with choices consisting of music, history, and math program provides students with choices consisting of music, history, and math and science exploration. These classes focus on specific topics of interest while and science exploration. These classes focus on specific topics of interest while reinforcing reading strategies through the content areas. The enrichment reinforcing reading strategies through the content areas. The enrichment program remains a popular learning experience for students as it allows them to program remains a popular learning experience for students as it allows them to examine a particular area of interest in more depth. examine a particular area of interest in more depth.

This past summer, Holderness Central School received a tremendous building This past summer, Holderness Central School received a tremendous building renovation to the gymnasium. The project provided the school and Town a renovation to the gymnasium. The project provided the school and Town a facility with a new wood floor, newly installed bleachers, backboards, a facility with a new wood floor, newly installed bleachers, backboards, a scoreboard and stage curtain. In addition, new stage lighting and sound were scoreboard and stage curtain. In addition, new stage lighting and sound were added to support our music and theatre programs. added to support our music and theatre programs.

In closing, I would like to thank the Holderness Community for its continued In closing, I would like to thank the Holderness Community for its continued support of the school. I remain committed to the community of Holderness, the support of the school. I remain committed to the community of Holderness, the students, parents and staff at Holderness Central School. students, parents and staff at Holderness Central School.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, William J. Van Bennekum, Principal William J. Van Bennekum, Principal

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL MEETING MINUTES HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 13, 2014 OF MARCH 13, 2014

On the advice of legal counsel, and under the provisions of RSA 671:33 (III), On the advice of legal counsel, and under the provisions of RSA 671:33 (III), Sara Weinberg, as School District Clerk called the annual Holderness School Sara Weinberg, as School District Clerk called the annual Holderness School District meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the absence of Moderator Laura District meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the absence of Moderator Laura Rollison. Mrs. Weinberg announced that the School Board has nominated Rollison. Mrs. Weinberg announced that the School Board has nominated Malcolm “Tink” Taylor to serve as School District Moderator, pro tem, for the Malcolm “Tink” Taylor to serve as School District Moderator, pro tem, for the purpose of presiding over this meeting without objection. Moderator Taylor purpose of presiding over this meeting without objection. Moderator Taylor asked Alden “Skip” Van Sickle to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Shelagh asked Alden “Skip” Van Sickle to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Shelagh Connelly made a motion to wave reading the Warrant Articles in their entirety, Connelly made a motion to wave reading the Warrant Articles in their entirety, seconded by Walter Johnson. Motion passed unanimously. seconded by Walter Johnson. Motion passed unanimously.

Article 1: To see what action the School District will take relative to the reports Article 1: To see what action the School District will take relative to the reports of agents, auditors, committees or officers. of agents, auditors, committees or officers.

Moved by Andy Hancock, seconded by Walter Johnson. A voice vote was taken Moved by Andy Hancock, seconded by Walter Johnson. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. and the article passed unanimously.

Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Holderness included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Holderness School Board and the Holderness Support Staff Association which calls for the School Board and the Holderness Support Staff Association which calls for the following increases in the salary and benefits: following increases in the salary and benefits:

Year Estimated Increase Year Estimated Increase 2014-2015 $7,247.00 2014-2015 $7,247.00 2015-2016 $6,752.00 2015-2016 $6,752.00 2016-2017 $6,690.00 2016-2017 $6,690.00 and further to raise and appropriate the sum of seven thousand two hundred and further to raise and appropriate the sum of seven thousand two hundred forty-seven dollars ($7,247.00) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, such sum forty-seven dollars ($7,247.00) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, such sum representing the additional cost attributable to the increase in salaries and representing the additional cost attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at current benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at current staffing levels in accordance with the most recent collective bargaining staffing levels in accordance with the most recent collective bargaining agreement. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget agreement. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.) Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.)

Moved by Scott King, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. Dan Rossner, Moved by Scott King, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. Dan Rossner, Business Administrator for SAU #48 explained that this agreement includes a 3 Business Administrator for SAU #48 explained that this agreement includes a 3 percent wage increase and paid holidays for staff. A voice vote was taken and percent wage increase and paid holidays for staff. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. the article passed unanimously.

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HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL MEETING MINUTES HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 13, 2014 OF MARCH 13, 2014

On the advice of legal counsel, and under the provisions of RSA 671:33 (III), On the advice of legal counsel, and under the provisions of RSA 671:33 (III), Sara Weinberg, as School District Clerk called the annual Holderness School Sara Weinberg, as School District Clerk called the annual Holderness School District meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the absence of Moderator Laura District meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the absence of Moderator Laura Rollison. Mrs. Weinberg announced that the School Board has nominated Rollison. Mrs. Weinberg announced that the School Board has nominated Malcolm “Tink” Taylor to serve as School District Moderator, pro tem, for the Malcolm “Tink” Taylor to serve as School District Moderator, pro tem, for the purpose of presiding over this meeting without objection. Moderator Taylor purpose of presiding over this meeting without objection. Moderator Taylor asked Alden “Skip” Van Sickle to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Shelagh asked Alden “Skip” Van Sickle to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Shelagh Connelly made a motion to wave reading the Warrant Articles in their entirety, Connelly made a motion to wave reading the Warrant Articles in their entirety, seconded by Walter Johnson. Motion passed unanimously. seconded by Walter Johnson. Motion passed unanimously.

Article 1: To see what action the School District will take relative to the reports Article 1: To see what action the School District will take relative to the reports of agents, auditors, committees or officers. of agents, auditors, committees or officers.

Moved by Andy Hancock, seconded by Walter Johnson. A voice vote was taken Moved by Andy Hancock, seconded by Walter Johnson. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. and the article passed unanimously.

Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items Article 2: To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Holderness included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Holderness School Board and the Holderness Support Staff Association which calls for the School Board and the Holderness Support Staff Association which calls for the following increases in the salary and benefits: following increases in the salary and benefits:

Year Estimated Increase Year Estimated Increase 2014-2015 $7,247.00 2014-2015 $7,247.00 2015-2016 $6,752.00 2015-2016 $6,752.00 2016-2017 $6,690.00 2016-2017 $6,690.00 and further to raise and appropriate the sum of seven thousand two hundred and further to raise and appropriate the sum of seven thousand two hundred forty-seven dollars ($7,247.00) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, such sum forty-seven dollars ($7,247.00) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, such sum representing the additional cost attributable to the increase in salaries and representing the additional cost attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at current benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at current staffing levels in accordance with the most recent collective bargaining staffing levels in accordance with the most recent collective bargaining agreement. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget agreement. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.) Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.)

Moved by Scott King, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. Dan Rossner, Moved by Scott King, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. Dan Rossner, Business Administrator for SAU #48 explained that this agreement includes a 3 Business Administrator for SAU #48 explained that this agreement includes a 3 percent wage increase and paid holidays for staff. A voice vote was taken and percent wage increase and paid holidays for staff. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. the article passed unanimously.

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Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500.00) to be placed in the previously of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500.00) to be placed in the previously established capital reserve fund for the purpose of technology upgrades. The established capital reserve fund for the purpose of technology upgrades. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.) supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.)

Moved by Sara Hixon, seconded by Andy Hancock. A voice vote was taken and Moved by Sara Hixon, seconded by Andy Hancock. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. the article passed unanimously.

Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) to be placed in the previously established of forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) to be placed in the previously established capital reserve fund for building renovations. The School Board recommends capital reserve fund for building renovations. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required) (Majority vote required)

Moved by Walter Johnson, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. A voice vote Moved by Walter Johnson, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. was taken and the article passed unanimously.

Article 5: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum Article 5: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($180,000.00) for renovations to the of one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($180,000.00) for renovations to the multi-purpose room at the school and to fund this appropriation by authorizing multi-purpose room at the school and to fund this appropriation by authorizing the School Board to withdraw said amount from the Capital Reserve Fund. the School Board to withdraw said amount from the Capital Reserve Fund. There will be no new taxes raised for this article. The School Board recommends There will be no new taxes raised for this article. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required) (Majority vote required)

Moved by Frances Taylor, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. Jon Francis, Moved by Frances Taylor, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. Jon Francis, SAU #48 Facilities Director, was given permission to speak under unanimous SAU #48 Facilities Director, was given permission to speak under unanimous consent. Mr. Francis explained that renovations will include replacing the floor consent. Mr. Francis explained that renovations will include replacing the floor with a material that has yet to be decided on by the School Board, replacing the with a material that has yet to be decided on by the School Board, replacing the bleachers, score board, stage, curtains, sound system, lighting, doors, frames and bleachers, score board, stage, curtains, sound system, lighting, doors, frames and plumbing. The floor is 20 years old and is wearing through. The new score plumbing. The floor is 20 years old and is wearing through. The new score board will be free of advertising. A voice vote was taken and the article passed. board will be free of advertising. A voice vote was taken and the article passed.

Article 6: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum Article 6: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of four million four hundred seventy-five thousand four hundred eighty-six of four million four hundred seventy-five thousand four hundred eighty-six dollars ($4,475,486.00) for the support of schools, for the salaries of school dollars ($4,475,486.00) for the support of schools, for the salaries of school district officials, employees and agents and for the payment of statutory district officials, employees and agents and for the payment of statutory obligations of the District, this sum does not include the sums found in Articles obligations of the District, this sum does not include the sums found in Articles 2,3,4 and 5. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget 2,3,4 and 5. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.) committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.)

Moved by Walter Johnson, seconded by Andy Hancock. Under unanimous Moved by Walter Johnson, seconded by Andy Hancock. Under unanimous consent Principal William Van Bennekum was permitted to speak. Principal Van consent Principal William Van Bennekum was permitted to speak. Principal Van 91 91

Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum Article 3: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500.00) to be placed in the previously of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500.00) to be placed in the previously established capital reserve fund for the purpose of technology upgrades. The established capital reserve fund for the purpose of technology upgrades. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.) supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.)

Moved by Sara Hixon, seconded by Andy Hancock. A voice vote was taken and Moved by Sara Hixon, seconded by Andy Hancock. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. the article passed unanimously.

Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum Article 4: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) to be placed in the previously established of forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) to be placed in the previously established capital reserve fund for building renovations. The School Board recommends capital reserve fund for building renovations. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required) (Majority vote required)

Moved by Walter Johnson, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. A voice vote Moved by Walter Johnson, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. was taken and the article passed unanimously.

Article 5: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum Article 5: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($180,000.00) for renovations to the of one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($180,000.00) for renovations to the multi-purpose room at the school and to fund this appropriation by authorizing multi-purpose room at the school and to fund this appropriation by authorizing the School Board to withdraw said amount from the Capital Reserve Fund. the School Board to withdraw said amount from the Capital Reserve Fund. There will be no new taxes raised for this article. The School Board recommends There will be no new taxes raised for this article. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. this appropriation and the Budget Committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required) (Majority vote required)

Moved by Frances Taylor, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. Jon Francis, Moved by Frances Taylor, seconded by Alden “Skip” Van Sickle. Jon Francis, SAU #48 Facilities Director, was given permission to speak under unanimous SAU #48 Facilities Director, was given permission to speak under unanimous consent. Mr. Francis explained that renovations will include replacing the floor consent. Mr. Francis explained that renovations will include replacing the floor with a material that has yet to be decided on by the School Board, replacing the with a material that has yet to be decided on by the School Board, replacing the bleachers, score board, stage, curtains, sound system, lighting, doors, frames and bleachers, score board, stage, curtains, sound system, lighting, doors, frames and plumbing. The floor is 20 years old and is wearing through. The new score plumbing. The floor is 20 years old and is wearing through. The new score board will be free of advertising. A voice vote was taken and the article passed. board will be free of advertising. A voice vote was taken and the article passed.

Article 6: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum Article 6: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of four million four hundred seventy-five thousand four hundred eighty-six of four million four hundred seventy-five thousand four hundred eighty-six dollars ($4,475,486.00) for the support of schools, for the salaries of school dollars ($4,475,486.00) for the support of schools, for the salaries of school district officials, employees and agents and for the payment of statutory district officials, employees and agents and for the payment of statutory obligations of the District, this sum does not include the sums found in Articles obligations of the District, this sum does not include the sums found in Articles 2,3,4 and 5. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget 2,3,4 and 5. The School Board recommends this appropriation and the Budget committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.) committee supports this appropriation. (Majority vote required.)

Moved by Walter Johnson, seconded by Andy Hancock. Under unanimous Moved by Walter Johnson, seconded by Andy Hancock. Under unanimous consent Principal William Van Bennekum was permitted to speak. Principal Van consent Principal William Van Bennekum was permitted to speak. Principal Van 91 91

Bennekum explained that new text books will be purchased under a common Bennekum explained that new text books will be purchased under a common core curriculum. This will adjust the reading program and replace the current core curriculum. This will adjust the reading program and replace the current Kindergarten through fifth grade textbooks bringing the new curriculum into Kindergarten through fifth grade textbooks bringing the new curriculum into alignment with the rest of the district. A voice vote was taken and the article alignment with the rest of the district. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. passed unanimously.

Article 7: Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 198:4-b (II) and authorize, Article 7: Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 198:4-b (II) and authorize, indefinitely until specific rescission, the school district to retain year-end indefinitely until specific rescission, the school district to retain year-end unassigned general funds in an amount not to exceed, in any fiscal year, 2.5 unassigned general funds in an amount not to exceed, in any fiscal year, 2.5 percent of the current year’s net assessment pursuant to RSA 198:5, for the percent of the current year’s net assessment pursuant to RSA 198:5, for the purpose of having funds on hand to use as a revenue source for emergency purpose of having funds on hand to use as a revenue source for emergency expenditures and over expenditures under RSA 32:11, or to be used as a revenue expenditures and over expenditures under RSA 32:11, or to be used as a revenue source to reduce the tax rate? The School Board recommends this article. source to reduce the tax rate? The School Board recommends this article.

Moved by Bruce Whitmore, seconded by Andy Hancock. Select board member Moved by Bruce Whitmore, seconded by Andy Hancock. Select board member Peter Webster explained that this article will give the school district the same Peter Webster explained that this article will give the school district the same authorization that the town has. A voice vote was taken and the article passed authorization that the town has. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. unanimously.

Article 8: To transact any further business which may legally come before the Article 8: To transact any further business which may legally come before the meeting. meeting.

Moved by Bruce Whitmore, seconded by Alden “Skip: Van Sickle. With no Moved by Bruce Whitmore, seconded by Alden “Skip: Van Sickle. With no further business to come before the meeting, a motion was accepted to adjourn at further business to come before the meeting, a motion was accepted to adjourn at 7:14 p.m. Vote was unanimous. 7:14 p.m. Vote was unanimous.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Sara Weinberg, School District Clerk, Holderness Sara Weinberg, School District Clerk, Holderness

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Bennekum explained that new text books will be purchased under a common Bennekum explained that new text books will be purchased under a common core curriculum. This will adjust the reading program and replace the current core curriculum. This will adjust the reading program and replace the current Kindergarten through fifth grade textbooks bringing the new curriculum into Kindergarten through fifth grade textbooks bringing the new curriculum into alignment with the rest of the district. A voice vote was taken and the article alignment with the rest of the district. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. passed unanimously.

Article 7: Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 198:4-b (II) and authorize, Article 7: Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 198:4-b (II) and authorize, indefinitely until specific rescission, the school district to retain year-end indefinitely until specific rescission, the school district to retain year-end unassigned general funds in an amount not to exceed, in any fiscal year, 2.5 unassigned general funds in an amount not to exceed, in any fiscal year, 2.5 percent of the current year’s net assessment pursuant to RSA 198:5, for the percent of the current year’s net assessment pursuant to RSA 198:5, for the purpose of having funds on hand to use as a revenue source for emergency purpose of having funds on hand to use as a revenue source for emergency expenditures and over expenditures under RSA 32:11, or to be used as a revenue expenditures and over expenditures under RSA 32:11, or to be used as a revenue source to reduce the tax rate? The School Board recommends this article. source to reduce the tax rate? The School Board recommends this article.

Moved by Bruce Whitmore, seconded by Andy Hancock. Select board member Moved by Bruce Whitmore, seconded by Andy Hancock. Select board member Peter Webster explained that this article will give the school district the same Peter Webster explained that this article will give the school district the same authorization that the town has. A voice vote was taken and the article passed authorization that the town has. A voice vote was taken and the article passed unanimously. unanimously.

Article 8: To transact any further business which may legally come before the Article 8: To transact any further business which may legally come before the meeting. meeting.

Moved by Bruce Whitmore, seconded by Alden “Skip: Van Sickle. With no Moved by Bruce Whitmore, seconded by Alden “Skip: Van Sickle. With no further business to come before the meeting, a motion was accepted to adjourn at further business to come before the meeting, a motion was accepted to adjourn at 7:14 p.m. Vote was unanimous. 7:14 p.m. Vote was unanimous.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Sara Weinberg, School District Clerk, Holderness Sara Weinberg, School District Clerk, Holderness

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HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL EDUCATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT SPECIAL EDUCATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT

Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Year Year Year Year

2012/2013 2013/2014 2012/2013 2013/2014

Expenditures $777,175 $811,791 Expenditures $777,175 $811,791

Revenues $118,773 $122,974 Revenues $118,773 $122,974

Net Expenditures $658,442 $688,817 Net Expenditures $658,442 $688,817

$ increase/decrease $30,374 $ increase/decrease $30,374

% increase/decrease 4.61% % increase/decrease 4.61%

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HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL EDUCATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT SPECIAL EDUCATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT

Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Year Year Year Year

2012/2013 2013/2014 2012/2013 2013/2014

Expenditures $777,175 $811,791 Expenditures $777,175 $811,791

Revenues $118,773 $122,974 Revenues $118,773 $122,974

Net Expenditures $658,442 $688,817 Net Expenditures $658,442 $688,817

$ increase/decrease $30,374 $ increase/decrease $30,374

% increase/decrease 4.61% % increase/decrease 4.61%

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AUDITOR’S REPORT AUDITOR’S REPORT

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AUDITOR’S REPORT AUDITOR’S REPORT

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AUDITOR’S REPORT CONTINUED AUDITOR’S REPORT CONTINUED

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AUDITOR’S REPORT CONTINUED AUDITOR’S REPORT CONTINUED

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BALANCE SHEET- TOWN OF HOLDERNESS BALANCE SHEET- TOWN OF HOLDERNESS

EXHIBIT C-1 EXHIBIT C-1 TOWN OF HOLDERNESS, NEW HAMPSHIRE TOWN OF HOLDERNESS, NEW HAMPSHIRE Governmental Funds Governmental Funds Balance Sheet Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 June 30, 2014

Other Total Other Total Governmental Governmental Governmental Governmental General Funds Funds General Funds Funds ASSETS ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,682,174 $ 44,748 $ 4,726,922 Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,682,174 $ 44,748 $ 4,726,922 Investments 1,111,538 14,045 1,125,583 Investments 1,111,538 14,045 1,125,583 Taxes receivable 1,100,574 - 1,100,574 Taxes receivable 1,100,574 - 1,100,574 Voluntary tax liens 17,668 - 17,668 Voluntary tax liens 17,668 - 17,668 Voluntary tax liens reserved until collected (17,668) - (17,668) Voluntary tax liens reserved until collected (17,668) - (17,668) Total assets $ 6,894,286 $ 58,793 $ 6,953,079 Total assets $ 6,894,286 $ 58,793 $ 6,953,079

LIABILITIES LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 23,768 $ - $ 23,768 Accounts payable $ 23,768 $ - $ 23,768 Accrued salaries and benefits 94,911 - 94,911 Accrued salaries and benefits 94,911 - 94,911 Due to other governments 3,838,491 - 3,838,491 Due to other governments 3,838,491 - 3,838,491 Total liabilities 3,957,170 - 3,957,170 Total liabilities 3,957,170 - 3,957,170

DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Unavailable revenue - Property taxes 1,157,857 - 1,157,857 Unavailable revenue - Property taxes 1,157,857 - 1,157,857 Unavailable revenue - Donations 11,904 - 11,904 Unavailable revenue - Donations 11,904 - 11,904 Total deferred inflows of resources 1,169,761 - 1,169,761 Total deferred inflows of resources 1,169,761 - 1,169,761

FUND BALANCES FUND BALANCES Nonspendable - 4,750 4,750 Nonspendable - 4,750 4,750 Restricted - 9,295 9,295 Restricted - 9,295 9,295 Committed 745,761 44,748 790,509 Committed 745,761 44,748 790,509 Assigned 9,763 - 9,763 Assigned 9,763 - 9,763 Unassigned 1,011,831 - 1,011,831 Unassigned 1,011,831 - 1,011,831 Total fund balances 1,767,355 58,793 1,826,148 Total fund balances 1,767,355 58,793 1,826,148 Total liabilities, deferred inflows Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources, and fund balances $ 6,894,286 $ 58,793 $ 6,953,079 of resources, and fund balances $ 6,894,286 $ 58,793 $ 6,953,079

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BALANCE SHEET- TOWN OF HOLDERNESS BALANCE SHEET- TOWN OF HOLDERNESS

EXHIBIT C-1 EXHIBIT C-1 TOWN OF HOLDERNESS, NEW HAMPSHIRE TOWN OF HOLDERNESS, NEW HAMPSHIRE Governmental Funds Governmental Funds Balance Sheet Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 June 30, 2014

Other Total Other Total Governmental Governmental Governmental Governmental General Funds Funds General Funds Funds ASSETS ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,682,174 $ 44,748 $ 4,726,922 Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,682,174 $ 44,748 $ 4,726,922 Investments 1,111,538 14,045 1,125,583 Investments 1,111,538 14,045 1,125,583 Taxes receivable 1,100,574 - 1,100,574 Taxes receivable 1,100,574 - 1,100,574 Voluntary tax liens 17,668 - 17,668 Voluntary tax liens 17,668 - 17,668 Voluntary tax liens reserved until collected (17,668) - (17,668) Voluntary tax liens reserved until collected (17,668) - (17,668) Total assets $ 6,894,286 $ 58,793 $ 6,953,079 Total assets $ 6,894,286 $ 58,793 $ 6,953,079

LIABILITIES LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 23,768 $ - $ 23,768 Accounts payable $ 23,768 $ - $ 23,768 Accrued salaries and benefits 94,911 - 94,911 Accrued salaries and benefits 94,911 - 94,911 Due to other governments 3,838,491 - 3,838,491 Due to other governments 3,838,491 - 3,838,491 Total liabilities 3,957,170 - 3,957,170 Total liabilities 3,957,170 - 3,957,170

DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Unavailable revenue - Property taxes 1,157,857 - 1,157,857 Unavailable revenue - Property taxes 1,157,857 - 1,157,857 Unavailable revenue - Donations 11,904 - 11,904 Unavailable revenue - Donations 11,904 - 11,904 Total deferred inflows of resources 1,169,761 - 1,169,761 Total deferred inflows of resources 1,169,761 - 1,169,761

FUND BALANCES FUND BALANCES Nonspendable - 4,750 4,750 Nonspendable - 4,750 4,750 Restricted - 9,295 9,295 Restricted - 9,295 9,295 Committed 745,761 44,748 790,509 Committed 745,761 44,748 790,509 Assigned 9,763 - 9,763 Assigned 9,763 - 9,763 Unassigned 1,011,831 - 1,011,831 Unassigned 1,011,831 - 1,011,831 Total fund balances 1,767,355 58,793 1,826,148 Total fund balances 1,767,355 58,793 1,826,148 Total liabilities, deferred inflows Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources, and fund balances $ 6,894,286 $ 58,793 $ 6,953,079 of resources, and fund balances $ 6,894,286 $ 58,793 $ 6,953,079

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CADY CADY

Communities for Alcohol- and Drug-free Youth (CADY) would like to express Communities for Alcohol- and Drug-free Youth (CADY) would like to express our deep appreciation to the citizens of Holderness for your 2014 appropriation our deep appreciation to the citizens of Holderness for your 2014 appropriation for youth substance abuse prevention. Since 1999, our community education, for youth substance abuse prevention. Since 1999, our community education, youth development programs, partnerships, trainings and outreach have been youth development programs, partnerships, trainings and outreach have been shattering myths about illicit drug use and underage drinking with science-based shattering myths about illicit drug use and underage drinking with science-based facts. CADY’s work promotes the vital relationships and connections youth need facts. CADY’s work promotes the vital relationships and connections youth need to grow and thrive and the tools needed to prevent the harms of substance abuse. to grow and thrive and the tools needed to prevent the harms of substance abuse.

It’s hard to pick up the paper or turn on the TV these days without reading or It’s hard to pick up the paper or turn on the TV these days without reading or hearing about the drug epidemic we are experiencing here in New Hampshire. hearing about the drug epidemic we are experiencing here in New Hampshire. Illegal drug use is directly linked to some of our toughest social problems such as Illegal drug use is directly linked to some of our toughest social problems such as academic failure, addiction, crime, unemployment, low productivity and academic failure, addiction, crime, unemployment, low productivity and absenteeism in the workplace, high health care and criminal justice costs as well absenteeism in the workplace, high health care and criminal justice costs as well as homelessness and overdose deaths. The need for a local safety net is great. as homelessness and overdose deaths. The need for a local safety net is great.

In the midst of continuing challenges, 2014 was a year of progress for CADY in In the midst of continuing challenges, 2014 was a year of progress for CADY in our mission to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse and to promote healthy our mission to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse and to promote healthy environments and promising futures. Our important work could not be environments and promising futures. Our important work could not be accomplished without the participation and dedication of so many. As a non- accomplished without the participation and dedication of so many. As a non- profit, we achieve progress through the efforts of dedicated volunteers and profit, we achieve progress through the efforts of dedicated volunteers and community investment from the towns we serve. We believe every child from community investment from the towns we serve. We believe every child from Holderness deserves the opportunity to live up to his or her full potential and we Holderness deserves the opportunity to live up to his or her full potential and we dedicate ourselves to that end. One significant and noteworthy accomplishment dedicate ourselves to that end. One significant and noteworthy accomplishment from the last year was the receipt of the “2014 NH Prevention Provider of the from the last year was the receipt of the “2014 NH Prevention Provider of the Year” award. We share that honor with you as our important work would not Year” award. We share that honor with you as our important work would not move forward without our many collaborations in the Town of Holderness. move forward without our many collaborations in the Town of Holderness.

In the midst of these forward movements, however, this year marked significant In the midst of these forward movements, however, this year marked significant statewide and local problems with the emerging heroin-related overdose crisis. statewide and local problems with the emerging heroin-related overdose crisis. As part of our response, last May, we had Commander Scott Sweet of the As part of our response, last May, we had Commander Scott Sweet of the Attorney General’s Drug Task Force speak at our 14th Annual Prevention Attorney General’s Drug Task Force speak at our 14th Annual Prevention Summit on the dangerous heroin resurgence and its related problems. Two Summit on the dangerous heroin resurgence and its related problems. Two hundred local citizens, educators, elected officials, law enforcement, health care, hundred local citizens, educators, elected officials, law enforcement, health care, and social service professionals, and community members were in attendance. and social service professionals, and community members were in attendance. We are committed to continuing this vital conversation in 2015 to explore local We are committed to continuing this vital conversation in 2015 to explore local solutions to this growing epidemic. solutions to this growing epidemic.

To see 2014 program numbers and local youth participating in skill-building To see 2014 program numbers and local youth participating in skill-building activities in our acclaimed LAUNCH Youth Entrepreneurship Program and activities in our acclaimed LAUNCH Youth Entrepreneurship Program and Youth Advisory and Advocacy Council (YAAC), please go to our website at Youth Advisory and Advocacy Council (YAAC), please go to our website at

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CADY CADY

Communities for Alcohol- and Drug-free Youth (CADY) would like to express Communities for Alcohol- and Drug-free Youth (CADY) would like to express our deep appreciation to the citizens of Holderness for your 2014 appropriation our deep appreciation to the citizens of Holderness for your 2014 appropriation for youth substance abuse prevention. Since 1999, our community education, for youth substance abuse prevention. Since 1999, our community education, youth development programs, partnerships, trainings and outreach have been youth development programs, partnerships, trainings and outreach have been shattering myths about illicit drug use and underage drinking with science-based shattering myths about illicit drug use and underage drinking with science-based facts. CADY’s work promotes the vital relationships and connections youth need facts. CADY’s work promotes the vital relationships and connections youth need to grow and thrive and the tools needed to prevent the harms of substance abuse. to grow and thrive and the tools needed to prevent the harms of substance abuse.

It’s hard to pick up the paper or turn on the TV these days without reading or It’s hard to pick up the paper or turn on the TV these days without reading or hearing about the drug epidemic we are experiencing here in New Hampshire. hearing about the drug epidemic we are experiencing here in New Hampshire. Illegal drug use is directly linked to some of our toughest social problems such as Illegal drug use is directly linked to some of our toughest social problems such as academic failure, addiction, crime, unemployment, low productivity and academic failure, addiction, crime, unemployment, low productivity and absenteeism in the workplace, high health care and criminal justice costs as well absenteeism in the workplace, high health care and criminal justice costs as well as homelessness and overdose deaths. The need for a local safety net is great. as homelessness and overdose deaths. The need for a local safety net is great.

In the midst of continuing challenges, 2014 was a year of progress for CADY in In the midst of continuing challenges, 2014 was a year of progress for CADY in our mission to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse and to promote healthy our mission to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse and to promote healthy environments and promising futures. Our important work could not be environments and promising futures. Our important work could not be accomplished without the participation and dedication of so many. As a non- accomplished without the participation and dedication of so many. As a non- profit, we achieve progress through the efforts of dedicated volunteers and profit, we achieve progress through the efforts of dedicated volunteers and community investment from the towns we serve. We believe every child from community investment from the towns we serve. We believe every child from Holderness deserves the opportunity to live up to his or her full potential and we Holderness deserves the opportunity to live up to his or her full potential and we dedicate ourselves to that end. One significant and noteworthy accomplishment dedicate ourselves to that end. One significant and noteworthy accomplishment from the last year was the receipt of the “2014 NH Prevention Provider of the from the last year was the receipt of the “2014 NH Prevention Provider of the Year” award. We share that honor with you as our important work would not Year” award. We share that honor with you as our important work would not move forward without our many collaborations in the Town of Holderness. move forward without our many collaborations in the Town of Holderness.

In the midst of these forward movements, however, this year marked significant In the midst of these forward movements, however, this year marked significant statewide and local problems with the emerging heroin-related overdose crisis. statewide and local problems with the emerging heroin-related overdose crisis. As part of our response, last May, we had Commander Scott Sweet of the As part of our response, last May, we had Commander Scott Sweet of the Attorney General’s Drug Task Force speak at our 14th Annual Prevention Attorney General’s Drug Task Force speak at our 14th Annual Prevention Summit on the dangerous heroin resurgence and its related problems. Two Summit on the dangerous heroin resurgence and its related problems. Two hundred local citizens, educators, elected officials, law enforcement, health care, hundred local citizens, educators, elected officials, law enforcement, health care, and social service professionals, and community members were in attendance. and social service professionals, and community members were in attendance. We are committed to continuing this vital conversation in 2015 to explore local We are committed to continuing this vital conversation in 2015 to explore local solutions to this growing epidemic. solutions to this growing epidemic.

To see 2014 program numbers and local youth participating in skill-building To see 2014 program numbers and local youth participating in skill-building activities in our acclaimed LAUNCH Youth Entrepreneurship Program and activities in our acclaimed LAUNCH Youth Entrepreneurship Program and Youth Advisory and Advocacy Council (YAAC), please go to our website at Youth Advisory and Advocacy Council (YAAC), please go to our website at

97 97 www.cadyinc.org. Both programs are proven effective at developing goal www.cadyinc.org. Both programs are proven effective at developing goal setting, strong leadership skills, healthy choices, and life success. We cannot setting, strong leadership skills, healthy choices, and life success. We cannot show you the faces of the 149 youth who have transformed their lives as a result show you the faces of the 149 youth who have transformed their lives as a result of our Restorative Justice Program, but please know that this vital court diversion of our Restorative Justice Program, but please know that this vital court diversion program continues to give high-risk youth a second chance to make restitution to program continues to give high-risk youth a second chance to make restitution to victims of juvenile crime and turn their lives around. victims of juvenile crime and turn their lives around.

While we are proud of our many successes, we have a long way to go. Still too While we are proud of our many successes, we have a long way to go. Still too many young people are engaging in dangerous risk behaviors. In these many young people are engaging in dangerous risk behaviors. In these challenging economic times, support from the Town of Holderness is more challenging economic times, support from the Town of Holderness is more important than ever and is greatly appreciated. This is our chance to thank you important than ever and is greatly appreciated. This is our chance to thank you for your partnership—and for sharing our vision of drug-free communities— for your partnership—and for sharing our vision of drug-free communities— together we will continue to make a powerful difference for our children and together we will continue to make a powerful difference for our children and prevent the harms and high costs associated with substance use. prevent the harms and high costs associated with substance use.

Sincerely, Sincerely, Deb Naro, Executive Director Deb Naro, Executive Director

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www.cadyinc.org. Both programs are proven effective at developing goal www.cadyinc.org. Both programs are proven effective at developing goal setting, strong leadership skills, healthy choices, and life success. We cannot setting, strong leadership skills, healthy choices, and life success. We cannot show you the faces of the 149 youth who have transformed their lives as a result show you the faces of the 149 youth who have transformed their lives as a result of our Restorative Justice Program, but please know that this vital court diversion of our Restorative Justice Program, but please know that this vital court diversion program continues to give high-risk youth a second chance to make restitution to program continues to give high-risk youth a second chance to make restitution to victims of juvenile crime and turn their lives around. victims of juvenile crime and turn their lives around.

While we are proud of our many successes, we have a long way to go. Still too While we are proud of our many successes, we have a long way to go. Still too many young people are engaging in dangerous risk behaviors. In these many young people are engaging in dangerous risk behaviors. In these challenging economic times, support from the Town of Holderness is more challenging economic times, support from the Town of Holderness is more important than ever and is greatly appreciated. This is our chance to thank you important than ever and is greatly appreciated. This is our chance to thank you for your partnership—and for sharing our vision of drug-free communities— for your partnership—and for sharing our vision of drug-free communities— together we will continue to make a powerful difference for our children and together we will continue to make a powerful difference for our children and prevent the harms and high costs associated with substance use. prevent the harms and high costs associated with substance use.

Sincerely, Sincerely, Deb Naro, Executive Director Deb Naro, Executive Director

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FRIENDS OF THE PEMI FRIENDS OF THE PEMI

Photo courtesy of Walter Johnson Photo courtesy of Walter Johnson

In August of 1992, the State of New Hampshire Department of Resources and In August of 1992, the State of New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) purchased 41.8 acres using LCIP money to Economic Development (DRED) purchased 41.8 acres using LCIP money to “secure permanent protection of Livermore Falls…in the towns of Holderness, “secure permanent protection of Livermore Falls…in the towns of Holderness, Campton and Plymouth including over two miles of frontage on both sides of the Campton and Plymouth including over two miles of frontage on both sides of the Pemigewasset River around the gorge.” This site is beautiful and marked by Pemigewasset River around the gorge.” This site is beautiful and marked by historic features including the nation's only remaining site of a Berlin Iron Works historic features including the nation's only remaining site of a Berlin Iron Works Company "below deck" double-span lenticular truss ("pumpkinseed"), Towne- Company "below deck" double-span lenticular truss ("pumpkinseed"), Towne- type truss bridge built by the three Towns in 1885. The remains of a pulp mill type truss bridge built by the three Towns in 1885. The remains of a pulp mill and the state’s first fish hatchery (1788) are visible and invite historical inquiry. and the state’s first fish hatchery (1788) are visible and invite historical inquiry.

Livermore Falls and its gorge are 584 feet above sea level. Formerly known as Livermore Falls and its gorge are 584 feet above sea level. Formerly known as Little’s Falls after settler, Moses Little, in 1771, the area was renamed for Judge Little’s Falls after settler, Moses Little, in 1771, the area was renamed for Judge Arthur Livermore after he bought the property in 1827 and built the Riverview Arthur Livermore after he bought the property in 1827 and built the Riverview Hotel there. There followed an entire community. Hotel there. There followed an entire community.

The very first initiative for saving and rededicating the area came from a study of The very first initiative for saving and rededicating the area came from a study of “townscapes” around Holderness by the University of Rhode Island in the 1960s. “townscapes” around Holderness by the University of Rhode Island in the 1960s. This led to establishment of the first Livermore Falls Gorge Study Commission. This led to establishment of the first Livermore Falls Gorge Study Commission. 100 100

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Photo courtesy of Walter Johnson Photo courtesy of Walter Johnson

In August of 1992, the State of New Hampshire Department of Resources and In August of 1992, the State of New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) purchased 41.8 acres using LCIP money to Economic Development (DRED) purchased 41.8 acres using LCIP money to “secure permanent protection of Livermore Falls…in the towns of Holderness, “secure permanent protection of Livermore Falls…in the towns of Holderness, Campton and Plymouth including over two miles of frontage on both sides of the Campton and Plymouth including over two miles of frontage on both sides of the Pemigewasset River around the gorge.” This site is beautiful and marked by Pemigewasset River around the gorge.” This site is beautiful and marked by historic features including the nation's only remaining site of a Berlin Iron Works historic features including the nation's only remaining site of a Berlin Iron Works Company "below deck" double-span lenticular truss ("pumpkinseed"), Towne- Company "below deck" double-span lenticular truss ("pumpkinseed"), Towne- type truss bridge built by the three Towns in 1885. The remains of a pulp mill type truss bridge built by the three Towns in 1885. The remains of a pulp mill and the state’s first fish hatchery (1788) are visible and invite historical inquiry. and the state’s first fish hatchery (1788) are visible and invite historical inquiry.

Livermore Falls and its gorge are 584 feet above sea level. Formerly known as Livermore Falls and its gorge are 584 feet above sea level. Formerly known as Little’s Falls after settler, Moses Little, in 1771, the area was renamed for Judge Little’s Falls after settler, Moses Little, in 1771, the area was renamed for Judge Arthur Livermore after he bought the property in 1827 and built the Riverview Arthur Livermore after he bought the property in 1827 and built the Riverview Hotel there. There followed an entire community. Hotel there. There followed an entire community.

The very first initiative for saving and rededicating the area came from a study of The very first initiative for saving and rededicating the area came from a study of “townscapes” around Holderness by the University of Rhode Island in the 1960s. “townscapes” around Holderness by the University of Rhode Island in the 1960s. This led to establishment of the first Livermore Falls Gorge Study Commission. This led to establishment of the first Livermore Falls Gorge Study Commission. 100 100

In 1978, Energy Resources Company of Cambridge, Massachusetts proposed that In 1978, Energy Resources Company of Cambridge, Massachusetts proposed that Livermore Falls be dammed for hydropower purposes. This resulted in a detailed Livermore Falls be dammed for hydropower purposes. This resulted in a detailed study of the river’s hydrology/geology by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for study of the river’s hydrology/geology by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The project was met with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The project was met with overwhelming public opposition and was never approved. Our two U.S. Senators overwhelming public opposition and was never approved. Our two U.S. Senators are presently working to retrieve all the data that were developed. A lesser, “run- are presently working to retrieve all the data that were developed. A lesser, “run- of-the-river,” hydro project was also opposed. of-the-river,” hydro project was also opposed.

There remain the ruins of what once was a paper pulp mill on the west side There remain the ruins of what once was a paper pulp mill on the west side taking its power from the river flowage. Built in 1888 and operated by the J.E. taking its power from the river flowage. Built in 1888 and operated by the J.E. Henry Company in Lincoln, later Parker Young and Franconia Paper, it closed in Henry Company in Lincoln, later Parker Young and Franconia Paper, it closed in the early 1950s at about the time the bridge was cut loose so no one would cross. the early 1950s at about the time the bridge was cut loose so no one would cross. In 1973, the dam and powerhouse were destroyed by flood. In 1973, the dam and powerhouse were destroyed by flood.

The gorge and falls are bordered to the east by the Livermore Falls State Forest. The gorge and falls are bordered to the east by the Livermore Falls State Forest. The Holderness side with its sand outwash and island is a very popular recreation The Holderness side with its sand outwash and island is a very popular recreation area with excellent fishing, swimming, and tubing down the river. area with excellent fishing, swimming, and tubing down the river.

The challenge over the years has been to keep this area clean, safe, and enjoyable The challenge over the years has been to keep this area clean, safe, and enjoyable for public use. However, this state-owned property did not get enough attention for public use. However, this state-owned property did not get enough attention from the state and enforcement issues increasingly fell to the three Towns. from the state and enforcement issues increasingly fell to the three Towns. Toward that end, in April 2012, Holderness Police Chief Patridge enlisted Toward that end, in April 2012, Holderness Police Chief Patridge enlisted Executive Councilor Ray Burton to coordinate a gathering of stakeholders to Executive Councilor Ray Burton to coordinate a gathering of stakeholders to determine how to deal with the increasing undesirable activities. Since this first determine how to deal with the increasing undesirable activities. Since this first meeting, great progress has been made and the efforts have shifted from a focus meeting, great progress has been made and the efforts have shifted from a focus on enforcement to stewardship and community engagement. Specifically a on enforcement to stewardship and community engagement. Specifically a Friends of the Pemi, Livermore Falls Chapter, was formed including over ninety Friends of the Pemi, Livermore Falls Chapter, was formed including over ninety stakeholders, from all three Towns who are all determined to help preserve the stakeholders, from all three Towns who are all determined to help preserve the land, water and environment along the Pemi River corridor. The Plymouth land, water and environment along the Pemi River corridor. The Plymouth Rotary Club has assumed the coordination and fiscal agent role for the Friends Rotary Club has assumed the coordination and fiscal agent role for the Friends group. group.

The section of the Pemi for this Friends group starts up at the top of Livermore The section of the Pemi for this Friends group starts up at the top of Livermore Falls with the historic “pumpkinseed bridge” and meanders down to the Rotary Falls with the historic “pumpkinseed bridge” and meanders down to the Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park next to the Courthouse in Plymouth. Amphitheater in Riverside Park next to the Courthouse in Plymouth.

During 2013, various clean-up days were organized and there were significant During 2013, various clean-up days were organized and there were significant coordination activities among the stakeholders. During 2014, two community coordination activities among the stakeholders. During 2014, two community visioning sessions were held to define the future potential of the area. Livermore visioning sessions were held to define the future potential of the area. Livermore Falls became a State Park and responsibility was formally transferred from NH Falls became a State Park and responsibility was formally transferred from NH 101 101

In 1978, Energy Resources Company of Cambridge, Massachusetts proposed that In 1978, Energy Resources Company of Cambridge, Massachusetts proposed that Livermore Falls be dammed for hydropower purposes. This resulted in a detailed Livermore Falls be dammed for hydropower purposes. This resulted in a detailed study of the river’s hydrology/geology by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for study of the river’s hydrology/geology by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The project was met with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The project was met with overwhelming public opposition and was never approved. Our two U.S. Senators overwhelming public opposition and was never approved. Our two U.S. Senators are presently working to retrieve all the data that were developed. A lesser, “run- are presently working to retrieve all the data that were developed. A lesser, “run- of-the-river,” hydro project was also opposed. of-the-river,” hydro project was also opposed.

There remain the ruins of what once was a paper pulp mill on the west side There remain the ruins of what once was a paper pulp mill on the west side taking its power from the river flowage. Built in 1888 and operated by the J.E. taking its power from the river flowage. Built in 1888 and operated by the J.E. Henry Company in Lincoln, later Parker Young and Franconia Paper, it closed in Henry Company in Lincoln, later Parker Young and Franconia Paper, it closed in the early 1950s at about the time the bridge was cut loose so no one would cross. the early 1950s at about the time the bridge was cut loose so no one would cross. In 1973, the dam and powerhouse were destroyed by flood. In 1973, the dam and powerhouse were destroyed by flood.

The gorge and falls are bordered to the east by the Livermore Falls State Forest. The gorge and falls are bordered to the east by the Livermore Falls State Forest. The Holderness side with its sand outwash and island is a very popular recreation The Holderness side with its sand outwash and island is a very popular recreation area with excellent fishing, swimming, and tubing down the river. area with excellent fishing, swimming, and tubing down the river.

The challenge over the years has been to keep this area clean, safe, and enjoyable The challenge over the years has been to keep this area clean, safe, and enjoyable for public use. However, this state-owned property did not get enough attention for public use. However, this state-owned property did not get enough attention from the state and enforcement issues increasingly fell to the three Towns. from the state and enforcement issues increasingly fell to the three Towns. Toward that end, in April 2012, Holderness Police Chief Patridge enlisted Toward that end, in April 2012, Holderness Police Chief Patridge enlisted Executive Councilor Ray Burton to coordinate a gathering of stakeholders to Executive Councilor Ray Burton to coordinate a gathering of stakeholders to determine how to deal with the increasing undesirable activities. Since this first determine how to deal with the increasing undesirable activities. Since this first meeting, great progress has been made and the efforts have shifted from a focus meeting, great progress has been made and the efforts have shifted from a focus on enforcement to stewardship and community engagement. Specifically a on enforcement to stewardship and community engagement. Specifically a Friends of the Pemi, Livermore Falls Chapter, was formed including over ninety Friends of the Pemi, Livermore Falls Chapter, was formed including over ninety stakeholders, from all three Towns who are all determined to help preserve the stakeholders, from all three Towns who are all determined to help preserve the land, water and environment along the Pemi River corridor. The Plymouth land, water and environment along the Pemi River corridor. The Plymouth Rotary Club has assumed the coordination and fiscal agent role for the Friends Rotary Club has assumed the coordination and fiscal agent role for the Friends group. group.

The section of the Pemi for this Friends group starts up at the top of Livermore The section of the Pemi for this Friends group starts up at the top of Livermore Falls with the historic “pumpkinseed bridge” and meanders down to the Rotary Falls with the historic “pumpkinseed bridge” and meanders down to the Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park next to the Courthouse in Plymouth. Amphitheater in Riverside Park next to the Courthouse in Plymouth.

During 2013, various clean-up days were organized and there were significant During 2013, various clean-up days were organized and there were significant coordination activities among the stakeholders. During 2014, two community coordination activities among the stakeholders. During 2014, two community visioning sessions were held to define the future potential of the area. Livermore visioning sessions were held to define the future potential of the area. Livermore Falls became a State Park and responsibility was formally transferred from NH Falls became a State Park and responsibility was formally transferred from NH 101 101

Fish and Game to NH DRED. Improvements have been made including signage, Fish and Game to NH DRED. Improvements have been made including signage, picnic tables, grills, and bike racks. And, increased supervision has encouraged picnic tables, grills, and bike racks. And, increased supervision has encouraged more family-friendly use of the Holderness beach. more family-friendly use of the Holderness beach.

Future improvements include interpretive signage, better parking, continued Future improvements include interpretive signage, better parking, continued supervision and a website which will present significant historical, environmental supervision and a website which will present significant historical, environmental and recreational information to the public. As the result of a settlement between and recreational information to the public. As the result of a settlement between the State and a local wind farm operator, $150,000 has been earmarked for use at the State and a local wind farm operator, $150,000 has been earmarked for use at Livermore Falls to fund a portion of these proposed improvements. The Friends Livermore Falls to fund a portion of these proposed improvements. The Friends group will also engage in raising funds for these improvements. group will also engage in raising funds for these improvements.

If you are interested in learning more about this new state park, in joining the If you are interested in learning more about this new state park, in joining the Friends group, or in donating to future improvements, please contact Walter Friends group, or in donating to future improvements, please contact Walter Johnson or Ken Evans, or check our Facebook page. Johnson or Ken Evans, or check our Facebook page.

Livermore Beach Livermore Beach Photo courtesy of Walter Johnson Photo courtesy of Walter Johnson

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Fish and Game to NH DRED. Improvements have been made including signage, Fish and Game to NH DRED. Improvements have been made including signage, picnic tables, grills, and bike racks. And, increased supervision has encouraged picnic tables, grills, and bike racks. And, increased supervision has encouraged more family-friendly use of the Holderness beach. more family-friendly use of the Holderness beach.

Future improvements include interpretive signage, better parking, continued Future improvements include interpretive signage, better parking, continued supervision and a website which will present significant historical, environmental supervision and a website which will present significant historical, environmental and recreational information to the public. As the result of a settlement between and recreational information to the public. As the result of a settlement between the State and a local wind farm operator, $150,000 has been earmarked for use at the State and a local wind farm operator, $150,000 has been earmarked for use at Livermore Falls to fund a portion of these proposed improvements. The Friends Livermore Falls to fund a portion of these proposed improvements. The Friends group will also engage in raising funds for these improvements. group will also engage in raising funds for these improvements.

If you are interested in learning more about this new state park, in joining the If you are interested in learning more about this new state park, in joining the Friends group, or in donating to future improvements, please contact Walter Friends group, or in donating to future improvements, please contact Walter Johnson or Ken Evans, or check our Facebook page. Johnson or Ken Evans, or check our Facebook page.

Livermore Beach Livermore Beach Photo courtesy of Walter Johnson Photo courtesy of Walter Johnson

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Respect Advocacy Integrity Stewardship Excellence Respect Advocacy Integrity Stewardship Excellence

Thank you for investing in Genesis Behavioral Health, your community mental Thank you for investing in Genesis Behavioral Health, your community mental health center. The appropriation we received from the Town of Holderness’ health center. The appropriation we received from the Town of Holderness’ 2014 budget helped support the cost of providing emergency mental health care 2014 budget helped support the cost of providing emergency mental health care to the residents of your Town. Genesis Behavioral Health is available to provide to the residents of your Town. Genesis Behavioral Health is available to provide 24/7 emergency services to residents of Holderness experiencing mental health 24/7 emergency services to residents of Holderness experiencing mental health crises, regardless of their ability to pay. crises, regardless of their ability to pay.

During Fiscal Year 2014 (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014), we served 46 During Fiscal Year 2014 (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014), we served 46 Holderness residents and provided emergency services to seven Holderness Holderness residents and provided emergency services to seven Holderness residents. We provided $15,451.96 in charity care. residents. We provided $15,451.96 in charity care.

Access to mental health care has been identified as a priority community need for Access to mental health care has been identified as a priority community need for southern Grafton County. Reduced access to treatment leads to increased southern Grafton County. Reduced access to treatment leads to increased demand on many of the systems in our community, including emergency rooms, demand on many of the systems in our community, including emergency rooms, law enforcement, first responders, courts, corrections, schools and municipalities law enforcement, first responders, courts, corrections, schools and municipalities like yours. The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than $100 like yours. The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than $100 billion each year in the United States, causing unnecessary disability, billion each year in the United States, causing unnecessary disability, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, suicide and wasted lives (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2011). suicide and wasted lives (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2011).

Your investment is critical to the sustainability of the Emergency Services Your investment is critical to the sustainability of the Emergency Services program. The repercussions of reduced funding and limited access to mental program. The repercussions of reduced funding and limited access to mental health care are devastating for our communities. Mental health treatment helps health care are devastating for our communities. Mental health treatment helps people foster fulfilling, relationships, maintain stable employment and lead people foster fulfilling, relationships, maintain stable employment and lead productive lives. Genesis Behavioral Health improved the health of 3,642 productive lives. Genesis Behavioral Health improved the health of 3,642 individuals last year. On behalf of all of them, we thank you. individuals last year. On behalf of all of them, we thank you.

Sincerely, Sincerely, Margaret M. Pritchard, Executive Director Margaret M. Pritchard, Executive Director

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Respect Advocacy Integrity Stewardship Excellence Respect Advocacy Integrity Stewardship Excellence

Thank you for investing in Genesis Behavioral Health, your community mental Thank you for investing in Genesis Behavioral Health, your community mental health center. The appropriation we received from the Town of Holderness’ health center. The appropriation we received from the Town of Holderness’ 2014 budget helped support the cost of providing emergency mental health care 2014 budget helped support the cost of providing emergency mental health care to the residents of your Town. Genesis Behavioral Health is available to provide to the residents of your Town. Genesis Behavioral Health is available to provide 24/7 emergency services to residents of Holderness experiencing mental health 24/7 emergency services to residents of Holderness experiencing mental health crises, regardless of their ability to pay. crises, regardless of their ability to pay.

During Fiscal Year 2014 (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014), we served 46 During Fiscal Year 2014 (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014), we served 46 Holderness residents and provided emergency services to seven Holderness Holderness residents and provided emergency services to seven Holderness residents. We provided $15,451.96 in charity care. residents. We provided $15,451.96 in charity care.

Access to mental health care has been identified as a priority community need for Access to mental health care has been identified as a priority community need for southern Grafton County. Reduced access to treatment leads to increased southern Grafton County. Reduced access to treatment leads to increased demand on many of the systems in our community, including emergency rooms, demand on many of the systems in our community, including emergency rooms, law enforcement, first responders, courts, corrections, schools and municipalities law enforcement, first responders, courts, corrections, schools and municipalities like yours. The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than $100 like yours. The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than $100 billion each year in the United States, causing unnecessary disability, billion each year in the United States, causing unnecessary disability, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, suicide and wasted lives (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2011). suicide and wasted lives (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2011).

Your investment is critical to the sustainability of the Emergency Services Your investment is critical to the sustainability of the Emergency Services program. The repercussions of reduced funding and limited access to mental program. The repercussions of reduced funding and limited access to mental health care are devastating for our communities. Mental health treatment helps health care are devastating for our communities. Mental health treatment helps people foster fulfilling, relationships, maintain stable employment and lead people foster fulfilling, relationships, maintain stable employment and lead productive lives. Genesis Behavioral Health improved the health of 3,642 productive lives. Genesis Behavioral Health improved the health of 3,642 individuals last year. On behalf of all of them, we thank you. individuals last year. On behalf of all of them, we thank you.

Sincerely, Sincerely, Margaret M. Pritchard, Executive Director Margaret M. Pritchard, Executive Director

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GRAFTON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL, INC. GRAFTON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL, INC.

Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that provides Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to support the health and well-being of our communities’ older programs and services to support the health and well-being of our communities’ older citizens. The Council’s programs enable elderly individuals to remain independent in citizens. The Council’s programs enable elderly individuals to remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

The council operates eight senior centers and sponsors the Grafton County ServiceLink The council operates eight senior centers and sponsors the Grafton County ServiceLink Resource Center; RSVP; and the Volunteer Center. Through these organizations, older Resource Center; RSVP; and the Volunteer Center. Through these organizations, older adults and their families take part in a range of community-based long-term services adults and their families take part in a range of community-based long-term services including home delivered meals, community dining programs, transportation, outreach and including home delivered meals, community dining programs, transportation, outreach and counseling, chore/home repair services, recreational and educational programs, and volunteer counseling, chore/home repair services, recreational and educational programs, and volunteer opportunities. opportunities.

During 2013-14, 95 older residents of Holderness were served by one or more of the During 2013-14, 95 older residents of Holderness were served by one or more of the Council’s programs offered through the Plymouth Regional Senior Center; 15 were Council’s programs offered through the Plymouth Regional Senior Center; 15 were assisted by ServiceLink: assisted by ServiceLink:  Older adults from Holderness enjoyed 1,053 balanced meals in the company of friends  Older adults from Holderness enjoyed 1,053 balanced meals in the company of friends in the Plymouth Center’s dining room. in the Plymouth Center’s dining room.  They received 1,188 hot, nourishing meals delivered to their homes by caring volunteers.  They received 1,188 hot, nourishing meals delivered to their homes by caring volunteers.  Holderness residents were transported to health care providers or other community  Holderness residents were transported to health care providers or other community resources on 37 occasions by our lift-equipped busses. resources on 37 occasions by our lift-equipped busses.  They received assistance with problems, crises or issues of long-term care through 121  They received assistance with problems, crises or issues of long-term care through 121 visits with a trained outreach worker. visits with a trained outreach worker.  Holderness’ citizens also volunteered to put their talents and skills to work for a better  Holderness’ citizens also volunteered to put their talents and skills to work for a better community through 625 hours of volunteer service. community through 625 hours of volunteer service.

The cost to provide Council services for Holderness residents in 2013-14 was $24,905.10. The cost to provide Council services for Holderness residents in 2013-14 was $24,905.10. Such services can be critical to elderly individuals who want to remain in their own homes and Such services can be critical to elderly individuals who want to remain in their own homes and out of institutional care in spite of chronic health problems and increasing physical frailty, out of institutional care in spite of chronic health problems and increasing physical frailty, saving tax dollars that would otherwise be expended for nursing home care. They also saving tax dollars that would otherwise be expended for nursing home care. They also contribute to a higher quality of life for older friends and neighbors. contribute to a higher quality of life for older friends and neighbors.

Grafton County Senior Citizens Council very much appreciates Holderness’ support for our Grafton County Senior Citizens Council very much appreciates Holderness’ support for our programs that enhance the independence and dignity of older citizens and enable them to programs that enhance the independence and dignity of older citizens and enable them to meet the challenges of aging in the security and comfort of their own communities and meet the challenges of aging in the security and comfort of their own communities and homes. homes.

Roberta Berner, Executive Director Roberta Berner, Executive Director

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GRAFTON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL, INC. GRAFTON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL, INC.

Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that provides Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to support the health and well-being of our communities’ older programs and services to support the health and well-being of our communities’ older citizens. The Council’s programs enable elderly individuals to remain independent in citizens. The Council’s programs enable elderly individuals to remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

The council operates eight senior centers and sponsors the Grafton County ServiceLink The council operates eight senior centers and sponsors the Grafton County ServiceLink Resource Center; RSVP; and the Volunteer Center. Through these organizations, older Resource Center; RSVP; and the Volunteer Center. Through these organizations, older adults and their families take part in a range of community-based long-term services adults and their families take part in a range of community-based long-term services including home delivered meals, community dining programs, transportation, outreach and including home delivered meals, community dining programs, transportation, outreach and counseling, chore/home repair services, recreational and educational programs, and volunteer counseling, chore/home repair services, recreational and educational programs, and volunteer opportunities. opportunities.

During 2013-14, 95 older residents of Holderness were served by one or more of the During 2013-14, 95 older residents of Holderness were served by one or more of the Council’s programs offered through the Plymouth Regional Senior Center; 15 were Council’s programs offered through the Plymouth Regional Senior Center; 15 were assisted by ServiceLink: assisted by ServiceLink:  Older adults from Holderness enjoyed 1,053 balanced meals in the company of friends  Older adults from Holderness enjoyed 1,053 balanced meals in the company of friends in the Plymouth Center’s dining room. in the Plymouth Center’s dining room.  They received 1,188 hot, nourishing meals delivered to their homes by caring volunteers.  They received 1,188 hot, nourishing meals delivered to their homes by caring volunteers.  Holderness residents were transported to health care providers or other community  Holderness residents were transported to health care providers or other community resources on 37 occasions by our lift-equipped busses. resources on 37 occasions by our lift-equipped busses.  They received assistance with problems, crises or issues of long-term care through 121  They received assistance with problems, crises or issues of long-term care through 121 visits with a trained outreach worker. visits with a trained outreach worker.  Holderness’ citizens also volunteered to put their talents and skills to work for a better  Holderness’ citizens also volunteered to put their talents and skills to work for a better community through 625 hours of volunteer service. community through 625 hours of volunteer service.

The cost to provide Council services for Holderness residents in 2013-14 was $24,905.10. The cost to provide Council services for Holderness residents in 2013-14 was $24,905.10. Such services can be critical to elderly individuals who want to remain in their own homes and Such services can be critical to elderly individuals who want to remain in their own homes and out of institutional care in spite of chronic health problems and increasing physical frailty, out of institutional care in spite of chronic health problems and increasing physical frailty, saving tax dollars that would otherwise be expended for nursing home care. They also saving tax dollars that would otherwise be expended for nursing home care. They also contribute to a higher quality of life for older friends and neighbors. contribute to a higher quality of life for older friends and neighbors.

Grafton County Senior Citizens Council very much appreciates Holderness’ support for our Grafton County Senior Citizens Council very much appreciates Holderness’ support for our programs that enhance the independence and dignity of older citizens and enable them to programs that enhance the independence and dignity of older citizens and enable them to meet the challenges of aging in the security and comfort of their own communities and meet the challenges of aging in the security and comfort of their own communities and homes. homes.

Roberta Berner, Executive Director Roberta Berner, Executive Director

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HOLDERNESS HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLDERNESS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Holderness Historical Society thanks the Town and our members for The Holderness Historical Society thanks the Town and our members for financial support. This year we provided two programs with over a hundred financial support. This year we provided two programs with over a hundred people attending. Several hundred people toured the museum. We have people attending. Several hundred people toured the museum. We have continued to maintain and upgrad our museum and have special exhibits. continued to maintain and upgrad our museum and have special exhibits.

PROGRAMS - This year we did not receive grants from the New Hampshire PROGRAMS - This year we did not receive grants from the New Hampshire Humanities Council for our programs and had to fund them through our own Humanities Council for our programs and had to fund them through our own resources. resources.  The Old Man of the Mountain: Substance and Symbol - Maggie Stier  The Old Man of the Mountain: Substance and Symbol - Maggie Stier  The Crime of Witchcraft: What the Primary Sources Tell Us - Margo Burns  The Crime of Witchcraft: What the Primary Sources Tell Us - Margo Burns

MUSEUM BUILDING - MUSEUM BUILDING -  Maintained and updated a research/library area to allow people to research  Maintained and updated a research/library area to allow people to research families, cemeteries, camps, historical events, and places. families, cemeteries, camps, historical events, and places.  Our 1861 building had not had major work since it was moved from Perch  Our 1861 building had not had major work since it was moved from Perch Pond Road to Curry Place in 1994. The old windows were re-glazed, Pond Road to Curry Place in 1994. The old windows were re-glazed, caulked and painted. Some exterior re-staining was done. That project will caulked and painted. Some exterior re-staining was done. That project will be completed in June after some rotten boards are replaced. be completed in June after some rotten boards are replaced.  Upgraded our security system (fire and burglar alarm).  Upgraded our security system (fire and burglar alarm).

HISTORICAL PROJECTS - HISTORICAL PROJECTS -  Produced biannual newsletters with articles of local history.  Produced biannual newsletters with articles of local history.  Provided help with genealogy research on Holderness residents.  Provided help with genealogy research on Holderness residents.  Sold books and old maps of Squam Lake and Holderness.  Sold books and old maps of Squam Lake and Holderness.  Presented a special exhibit - Photos of Holderness and Squam Lakes  Presented a special exhibit - Photos of Holderness and Squam Lakes through the last 135 years. through the last 135 years.  Expanded our collection with the donation of approximately 16 artifacts.  Expanded our collection with the donation of approximately 16 artifacts.

COMMUNITY - COMMUNITY -  Hosted the White Oak Pond Watershed Association. Our large meeting  Hosted the White Oak Pond Watershed Association. Our large meeting room and kitchen are available free of charge to Holderness community room and kitchen are available free of charge to Holderness community groups. groups.  Provided school tours of the museum in October to third graders of the  Provided school tours of the museum in October to third graders of the Holderness Central School who expanded our scavenger hunt for visitors to Holderness Central School who expanded our scavenger hunt for visitors to the museum. the museum.  Worked with flowers on the bridge and the Summer Celebration.  Worked with flowers on the bridge and the Summer Celebration.  Have kept our website updated - www.holdernesshistoricalsociety.org.  Have kept our website updated - www.holdernesshistoricalsociety.org.

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The Holderness Historical Society thanks the Town and our members for The Holderness Historical Society thanks the Town and our members for financial support. This year we provided two programs with over a hundred financial support. This year we provided two programs with over a hundred people attending. Several hundred people toured the museum. We have people attending. Several hundred people toured the museum. We have continued to maintain and upgrad our museum and have special exhibits. continued to maintain and upgrad our museum and have special exhibits.

PROGRAMS - This year we did not receive grants from the New Hampshire PROGRAMS - This year we did not receive grants from the New Hampshire Humanities Council for our programs and had to fund them through our own Humanities Council for our programs and had to fund them through our own resources. resources.  The Old Man of the Mountain: Substance and Symbol - Maggie Stier  The Old Man of the Mountain: Substance and Symbol - Maggie Stier  The Crime of Witchcraft: What the Primary Sources Tell Us - Margo Burns  The Crime of Witchcraft: What the Primary Sources Tell Us - Margo Burns

MUSEUM BUILDING - MUSEUM BUILDING -  Maintained and updated a research/library area to allow people to research  Maintained and updated a research/library area to allow people to research families, cemeteries, camps, historical events, and places. families, cemeteries, camps, historical events, and places.  Our 1861 building had not had major work since it was moved from Perch  Our 1861 building had not had major work since it was moved from Perch Pond Road to Curry Place in 1994. The old windows were re-glazed, Pond Road to Curry Place in 1994. The old windows were re-glazed, caulked and painted. Some exterior re-staining was done. That project will caulked and painted. Some exterior re-staining was done. That project will be completed in June after some rotten boards are replaced. be completed in June after some rotten boards are replaced.  Upgraded our security system (fire and burglar alarm).  Upgraded our security system (fire and burglar alarm).

HISTORICAL PROJECTS - HISTORICAL PROJECTS -  Produced biannual newsletters with articles of local history.  Produced biannual newsletters with articles of local history.  Provided help with genealogy research on Holderness residents.  Provided help with genealogy research on Holderness residents.  Sold books and old maps of Squam Lake and Holderness.  Sold books and old maps of Squam Lake and Holderness.  Presented a special exhibit - Photos of Holderness and Squam Lakes  Presented a special exhibit - Photos of Holderness and Squam Lakes through the last 135 years. through the last 135 years.  Expanded our collection with the donation of approximately 16 artifacts.  Expanded our collection with the donation of approximately 16 artifacts.

COMMUNITY - COMMUNITY -  Hosted the White Oak Pond Watershed Association. Our large meeting  Hosted the White Oak Pond Watershed Association. Our large meeting room and kitchen are available free of charge to Holderness community room and kitchen are available free of charge to Holderness community groups. groups.  Provided school tours of the museum in October to third graders of the  Provided school tours of the museum in October to third graders of the Holderness Central School who expanded our scavenger hunt for visitors to Holderness Central School who expanded our scavenger hunt for visitors to the museum. the museum.  Worked with flowers on the bridge and the Summer Celebration.  Worked with flowers on the bridge and the Summer Celebration.  Have kept our website updated - www.holdernesshistoricalsociety.org.  Have kept our website updated - www.holdernesshistoricalsociety.org.

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FUTURE - FUTURE -  We will continue to be a seasonal organization with public programs and  We will continue to be a seasonal organization with public programs and meetings May through October. meetings May through October.  School tours will continue to be available in May, June, September, and  School tours will continue to be available in May, June, September, and October. October.  We will continue the cataloging of our books and pamphlets and plan to  We will continue the cataloging of our books and pamphlets and plan to expand materials in our research/library area to make researching families, expand materials in our research/library area to make researching families, cemeteries, camps, and other historical events and places simpler. cemeteries, camps, and other historical events and places simpler.  Next summer there will again be a special exhibit in the museum.  Next summer there will again be a special exhibit in the museum.  The Plymouth Historical Society will be transferring whatever Livermore  The Plymouth Historical Society will be transferring whatever Livermore Falls artifacts they have to the Holderness Historical Society including a 3’ Falls artifacts they have to the Holderness Historical Society including a 3’ x 5’ mural of the last log drive on the Pemi. x 5’ mural of the last log drive on the Pemi.

The Holderness Historical Society needs more volunteers to help preserve the The Holderness Historical Society needs more volunteers to help preserve the history of our town. Please consider joining our work! history of our town. Please consider joining our work!

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted,

Officers Directors Officers Directors Linda Foerderer - President Lynn Durham Linda Foerderer - President Lynn Durham Susan Kemp -Vice President Dodie Greenwood Susan Kemp -Vice President Dodie Greenwood Missy Mason - Treasurer Cynthia Murray Missy Mason - Treasurer Cynthia Murray Connie Ross - Secretary Mary Elizabeth Nielsen Connie Ross - Secretary Mary Elizabeth Nielsen Joyce Rogers Joyce Rogers Tink Taylor Tink Taylor

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FUTURE - FUTURE -  We will continue to be a seasonal organization with public programs and  We will continue to be a seasonal organization with public programs and meetings May through October. meetings May through October.  School tours will continue to be available in May, June, September, and  School tours will continue to be available in May, June, September, and October. October.  We will continue the cataloging of our books and pamphlets and plan to  We will continue the cataloging of our books and pamphlets and plan to expand materials in our research/library area to make researching families, expand materials in our research/library area to make researching families, cemeteries, camps, and other historical events and places simpler. cemeteries, camps, and other historical events and places simpler.  Next summer there will again be a special exhibit in the museum.  Next summer there will again be a special exhibit in the museum.  The Plymouth Historical Society will be transferring whatever Livermore  The Plymouth Historical Society will be transferring whatever Livermore Falls artifacts they have to the Holderness Historical Society including a 3’ Falls artifacts they have to the Holderness Historical Society including a 3’ x 5’ mural of the last log drive on the Pemi. x 5’ mural of the last log drive on the Pemi.

The Holderness Historical Society needs more volunteers to help preserve the The Holderness Historical Society needs more volunteers to help preserve the history of our town. Please consider joining our work! history of our town. Please consider joining our work!

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted,

Officers Directors Officers Directors Linda Foerderer - President Lynn Durham Linda Foerderer - President Lynn Durham Susan Kemp -Vice President Dodie Greenwood Susan Kemp -Vice President Dodie Greenwood Missy Mason - Treasurer Cynthia Murray Missy Mason - Treasurer Cynthia Murray Connie Ross - Secretary Mary Elizabeth Nielsen Connie Ross - Secretary Mary Elizabeth Nielsen Joyce Rogers Joyce Rogers Tink Taylor Tink Taylor

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LAKES REGION PLANNING COMMISSION LAKES REGION PLANNING COMMISSION

103 Main Street, Suite #3 103 Main Street, Suite #3 Meredith, NH 03253 Meredith, NH 03253 Tel 603-279-8171 Tel 603-279-8171

The Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) is an organization created by The Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) is an organization created by Lakes Region communities according to state law for the broad purpose of Lakes Region communities according to state law for the broad purpose of responding to and shaping the pressures of change in a meaningful way. With a responding to and shaping the pressures of change in a meaningful way. With a service area covering over 1,200 square miles in Belknap, Carroll, Grafton and service area covering over 1,200 square miles in Belknap, Carroll, Grafton and Merrimack Counties, the LRPC provides a wide range of planning services to Merrimack Counties, the LRPC provides a wide range of planning services to member municipalities. As our economy and world change, so does the work we member municipalities. As our economy and world change, so does the work we are engaged in. The Commission offers direct and support services to help our are engaged in. The Commission offers direct and support services to help our communities meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our services include technical communities meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our services include technical assistance, geographic information systems, transportation planning, land use, assistance, geographic information systems, transportation planning, land use, environmental planning, hazards planning and economic development. Local, environmental planning, hazards planning and economic development. Local, state, and federal resources primarily fund the LRPC. We also maintain a state, and federal resources primarily fund the LRPC. We also maintain a regular dialogue with state agencies as a resource for the entire Lakes Region. regular dialogue with state agencies as a resource for the entire Lakes Region. Our overall goal is to provide support, knowledge, and guidance to the Our overall goal is to provide support, knowledge, and guidance to the governments, businesses, and citizens of the Lakes Region. governments, businesses, and citizens of the Lakes Region.

Some of the services provided on behalf of the Town of Holderness and the Some of the services provided on behalf of the Town of Holderness and the region in the past fiscal year are noted below: region in the past fiscal year are noted below:

OUTREACH OUTREACH REGIONAL SERVICES REGIONAL SERVICES HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EDUCATION EDUCATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

For more information, please visit our website at, www.lakesrpc.org. For more information, please visit our website at, www.lakesrpc.org.

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LAKES REGION PLANNING COMMISSION LAKES REGION PLANNING COMMISSION

103 Main Street, Suite #3 103 Main Street, Suite #3 Meredith, NH 03253 Meredith, NH 03253 Tel 603-279-8171 Tel 603-279-8171

The Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) is an organization created by The Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) is an organization created by Lakes Region communities according to state law for the broad purpose of Lakes Region communities according to state law for the broad purpose of responding to and shaping the pressures of change in a meaningful way. With a responding to and shaping the pressures of change in a meaningful way. With a service area covering over 1,200 square miles in Belknap, Carroll, Grafton and service area covering over 1,200 square miles in Belknap, Carroll, Grafton and Merrimack Counties, the LRPC provides a wide range of planning services to Merrimack Counties, the LRPC provides a wide range of planning services to member municipalities. As our economy and world change, so does the work we member municipalities. As our economy and world change, so does the work we are engaged in. The Commission offers direct and support services to help our are engaged in. The Commission offers direct and support services to help our communities meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our services include technical communities meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our services include technical assistance, geographic information systems, transportation planning, land use, assistance, geographic information systems, transportation planning, land use, environmental planning, hazards planning and economic development. Local, environmental planning, hazards planning and economic development. Local, state, and federal resources primarily fund the LRPC. We also maintain a state, and federal resources primarily fund the LRPC. We also maintain a regular dialogue with state agencies as a resource for the entire Lakes Region. regular dialogue with state agencies as a resource for the entire Lakes Region. Our overall goal is to provide support, knowledge, and guidance to the Our overall goal is to provide support, knowledge, and guidance to the governments, businesses, and citizens of the Lakes Region. governments, businesses, and citizens of the Lakes Region.

Some of the services provided on behalf of the Town of Holderness and the Some of the services provided on behalf of the Town of Holderness and the region in the past fiscal year are noted below: region in the past fiscal year are noted below:

OUTREACH OUTREACH REGIONAL SERVICES REGIONAL SERVICES HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EDUCATION EDUCATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

For more information, please visit our website at, www.lakesrpc.org. For more information, please visit our website at, www.lakesrpc.org.

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MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE

The annual Memorial Day Service took place on Monday, May 26, 2014. The The annual Memorial Day Service took place on Monday, May 26, 2014. The service took place in front of the Holderness Honor Roll Monument on the service took place in front of the Holderness Honor Roll Monument on the Library grounds. Select Board member Shelagh Connelly welcomed the Library grounds. Select Board member Shelagh Connelly welcomed the community and reminded all of the service and sacrifice of those who served our community and reminded all of the service and sacrifice of those who served our country protecting our freedoms. country protecting our freedoms.

The Dupuis-Cross Post 15 American Legion honored veterans in a solemn and The Dupuis-Cross Post 15 American Legion honored veterans in a solemn and respectful ceremony which included the Ladies Auxiliary recitation of “Flanders respectful ceremony which included the Ladies Auxiliary recitation of “Flanders Fields.” The Commander led the event and the Chaplain offered a prayer for all Fields.” The Commander led the event and the Chaplain offered a prayer for all veterans before the Sergeant-at-Arms placed the memorial wreath on the veterans before the Sergeant-at-Arms placed the memorial wreath on the Monument. The three gun volley to salute the dead reminded all of the Monument. The three gun volley to salute the dead reminded all of the seriousness of their sacrifice. The final bugle rendition of taps performed by seriousness of their sacrifice. The final bugle rendition of taps performed by Tim Hazelton was truly moving. The Holderness Central School band played Tim Hazelton was truly moving. The Holderness Central School band played Star Spangled Banner and Procession of the Heroes, and closed the ceremony Star Spangled Banner and Procession of the Heroes, and closed the ceremony with a performance by the band and chorus of the Gettysburg Address. with a performance by the band and chorus of the Gettysburg Address.

The event was respectful and ceremonious, and many people from the The event was respectful and ceremonious, and many people from the community took part in honoring service members. The memorial ended with community took part in honoring service members. The memorial ended with children placing red and white carnations on all the veterans’ graves in the children placing red and white carnations on all the veterans’ graves in the Bridge Cemetery. Bridge Cemetery.

Following the Memorial Day remembrance, the Holderness Library held its Following the Memorial Day remembrance, the Holderness Library held its annual Book & Bake Sale which was, as usual, a nice social event. annual Book & Bake Sale which was, as usual, a nice social event.

The Holderness Central School 4th grade class was once again responsible for The Holderness Central School 4th grade class was once again responsible for planting the red, white and blue flowers around the Monument, continuing this planting the red, white and blue flowers around the Monument, continuing this annual tradition to help the students appreciate Memorial Day and contribute to annual tradition to help the students appreciate Memorial Day and contribute to the event through this service. the event through this service.

The community did not know it at the time, but this was the last of many years The community did not know it at the time, but this was the last of many years that Bruce Levoy would care for the Monument and place flags for the event. He that Bruce Levoy would care for the Monument and place flags for the event. He passed in December and will be remembered for his caring of and dedication to passed in December and will be remembered for his caring of and dedication to the Honor Roll Monument. the Honor Roll Monument.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. those who have died in our nation’s service.

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MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE

The annual Memorial Day Service took place on Monday, May 26, 2014. The The annual Memorial Day Service took place on Monday, May 26, 2014. The service took place in front of the Holderness Honor Roll Monument on the service took place in front of the Holderness Honor Roll Monument on the Library grounds. Select Board member Shelagh Connelly welcomed the Library grounds. Select Board member Shelagh Connelly welcomed the community and reminded all of the service and sacrifice of those who served our community and reminded all of the service and sacrifice of those who served our country protecting our freedoms. country protecting our freedoms.

The Dupuis-Cross Post 15 American Legion honored veterans in a solemn and The Dupuis-Cross Post 15 American Legion honored veterans in a solemn and respectful ceremony which included the Ladies Auxiliary recitation of “Flanders respectful ceremony which included the Ladies Auxiliary recitation of “Flanders Fields.” The Commander led the event and the Chaplain offered a prayer for all Fields.” The Commander led the event and the Chaplain offered a prayer for all veterans before the Sergeant-at-Arms placed the memorial wreath on the veterans before the Sergeant-at-Arms placed the memorial wreath on the Monument. The three gun volley to salute the dead reminded all of the Monument. The three gun volley to salute the dead reminded all of the seriousness of their sacrifice. The final bugle rendition of taps performed by seriousness of their sacrifice. The final bugle rendition of taps performed by Tim Hazelton was truly moving. The Holderness Central School band played Tim Hazelton was truly moving. The Holderness Central School band played Star Spangled Banner and Procession of the Heroes, and closed the ceremony Star Spangled Banner and Procession of the Heroes, and closed the ceremony with a performance by the band and chorus of the Gettysburg Address. with a performance by the band and chorus of the Gettysburg Address.

The event was respectful and ceremonious, and many people from the The event was respectful and ceremonious, and many people from the community took part in honoring service members. The memorial ended with community took part in honoring service members. The memorial ended with children placing red and white carnations on all the veterans’ graves in the children placing red and white carnations on all the veterans’ graves in the Bridge Cemetery. Bridge Cemetery.

Following the Memorial Day remembrance, the Holderness Library held its Following the Memorial Day remembrance, the Holderness Library held its annual Book & Bake Sale which was, as usual, a nice social event. annual Book & Bake Sale which was, as usual, a nice social event.

The Holderness Central School 4th grade class was once again responsible for The Holderness Central School 4th grade class was once again responsible for planting the red, white and blue flowers around the Monument, continuing this planting the red, white and blue flowers around the Monument, continuing this annual tradition to help the students appreciate Memorial Day and contribute to annual tradition to help the students appreciate Memorial Day and contribute to the event through this service. the event through this service.

The community did not know it at the time, but this was the last of many years The community did not know it at the time, but this was the last of many years that Bruce Levoy would care for the Monument and place flags for the event. He that Bruce Levoy would care for the Monument and place flags for the event. He passed in December and will be remembered for his caring of and dedication to passed in December and will be remembered for his caring of and dedication to the Honor Roll Monument. the Honor Roll Monument.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. those who have died in our nation’s service.

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NORTHEAST RESOURCE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION NORTHEAST RESOURCE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION

As a member of Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA), Holderness As a member of Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA), Holderness has access to all the services of this first-in-the-nation, 33 year old, recycling has access to all the services of this first-in-the-nation, 33 year old, recycling cooperative. Services include: cooperative. Services include:

 Up-to-date technical assistance in waste reduction and recycling  Up-to-date technical assistance in waste reduction and recycling including solid waste contract negotiations; including solid waste contract negotiations;

 Cooperative marketing to maximize pricing and cooperative purchasing  Cooperative marketing to maximize pricing and cooperative purchasing to minimize costs; to minimize costs;

 Current market conditions and latest recycling trends, both regionally  Current market conditions and latest recycling trends, both regionally and nationwide; and nationwide;

 Innovative programs (i.e. Dual Stream, Consolidation and Single  Innovative programs (i.e. Dual Stream, Consolidation and Single Stream); Stream);

 Educational and networking opportunities through an annual recycling  Educational and networking opportunities through an annual recycling conference, bi-weekly “Full of Scrap” email news, monthly marketing conference, bi-weekly “Full of Scrap” email news, monthly marketing meetings, members' only website, workshops and fall facility tours; meetings, members' only website, workshops and fall facility tours;

 School recycling club - a program to assist schools to promote or  School recycling club - a program to assist schools to promote or advance their recycling efforts; advance their recycling efforts;

 NH DES continuing education credits;  NH DES continuing education credits;

 NH the Beautiful signs, grants, bins and recyclemobiles.  NH the Beautiful signs, grants, bins and recyclemobiles.

NRRA, as a non-profit organization, is unique in that it does not charge a NRRA, as a non-profit organization, is unique in that it does not charge a “brokerage fee” or work to maximize profit gains, but rather has a minimal “Co- “brokerage fee” or work to maximize profit gains, but rather has a minimal “Co- op Fee” which is re-invested to further recycling programs and solid waste op Fee” which is re-invested to further recycling programs and solid waste reduction efforts in schools and municipalities. NRRA can be contacted at 800- reduction efforts in schools and municipalities. NRRA can be contacted at 800- 223-0150, 603-736-4401 or www.nrra.net 223-0150, 603-736-4401 or www.nrra.net

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NORTHEAST RESOURCE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION NORTHEAST RESOURCE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION

As a member of Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA), Holderness As a member of Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA), Holderness has access to all the services of this first-in-the-nation, 33 year old, recycling has access to all the services of this first-in-the-nation, 33 year old, recycling cooperative. Services include: cooperative. Services include:

 Up-to-date technical assistance in waste reduction and recycling  Up-to-date technical assistance in waste reduction and recycling including solid waste contract negotiations; including solid waste contract negotiations;

 Cooperative marketing to maximize pricing and cooperative purchasing  Cooperative marketing to maximize pricing and cooperative purchasing to minimize costs; to minimize costs;

 Current market conditions and latest recycling trends, both regionally  Current market conditions and latest recycling trends, both regionally and nationwide; and nationwide;

 Innovative programs (i.e. Dual Stream, Consolidation and Single  Innovative programs (i.e. Dual Stream, Consolidation and Single Stream); Stream);

 Educational and networking opportunities through an annual recycling  Educational and networking opportunities through an annual recycling conference, bi-weekly “Full of Scrap” email news, monthly marketing conference, bi-weekly “Full of Scrap” email news, monthly marketing meetings, members' only website, workshops and fall facility tours; meetings, members' only website, workshops and fall facility tours;

 School recycling club - a program to assist schools to promote or  School recycling club - a program to assist schools to promote or advance their recycling efforts; advance their recycling efforts;

 NH DES continuing education credits;  NH DES continuing education credits;

 NH the Beautiful signs, grants, bins and recyclemobiles.  NH the Beautiful signs, grants, bins and recyclemobiles.

NRRA, as a non-profit organization, is unique in that it does not charge a NRRA, as a non-profit organization, is unique in that it does not charge a “brokerage fee” or work to maximize profit gains, but rather has a minimal “Co- “brokerage fee” or work to maximize profit gains, but rather has a minimal “Co- op Fee” which is re-invested to further recycling programs and solid waste op Fee” which is re-invested to further recycling programs and solid waste reduction efforts in schools and municipalities. NRRA can be contacted at 800- reduction efforts in schools and municipalities. NRRA can be contacted at 800- 223-0150, 603-736-4401 or www.nrra.net 223-0150, 603-736-4401 or www.nrra.net

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PEMI-BAKER COMMUNITY HEALTH (PBCH) PEMI-BAKER COMMUNITY HEALTH (PBCH)

Pemi-Baker Community Health (PBCH) is a non-profit offering home health, Pemi-Baker Community Health (PBCH) is a non-profit offering home health, hospice, outpatient rehab, aquatic & fitness memberships, and community hospice, outpatient rehab, aquatic & fitness memberships, and community services. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities services. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities by providing excellence in health care services through outreach, in-home and by providing excellence in health care services through outreach, in-home and facility based programming. facility based programming.

Health is not a moment in time, but an ongoing adventure. Decisions about being Health is not a moment in time, but an ongoing adventure. Decisions about being healthy happen from the day we are born until the day we die. PBCH’s programs healthy happen from the day we are born until the day we die. PBCH’s programs assist members of our community in this journey to become and stay healthy assist members of our community in this journey to become and stay healthy through life and with Hospice we can make the end of life journey one of hope, through life and with Hospice we can make the end of life journey one of hope, and dignity while putting the patient/family in the driver’s seat. Most of our and dignity while putting the patient/family in the driver’s seat. Most of our community members would choose to remain healthy at home and many have community members would choose to remain healthy at home and many have been able to realize this possibility. been able to realize this possibility.

Town funds are used to match grant funding, to provide services to those with Town funds are used to match grant funding, to provide services to those with limited or no ability to pay and to augment (as in Hospice care) the cost of limited or no ability to pay and to augment (as in Hospice care) the cost of services that are not covered through third party payers. The agency is dependent services that are not covered through third party payers. The agency is dependent upon charitable donations and town funds to continue to provide services. Our upon charitable donations and town funds to continue to provide services. Our website www.pbhha.org is a resource for the many programs offered at PBCH. website www.pbhha.org is a resource for the many programs offered at PBCH. Pemi-Baker Community Health is interested in the complete health of the Pemi-Baker Community Health is interested in the complete health of the community. community.

Our primary services are: Our primary services are: ∞Home Health (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, ∞Home Health (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, LNAs, and nutritional counseling) – in the home setting social work, LNAs, and nutritional counseling) – in the home setting ∞Hospice (nursing, therapy, social work, hospice director, and LNAs) – in the ∞Hospice (nursing, therapy, social work, hospice director, and LNAs) – in the home setting home setting ∞Outpatient Therapy (Physical, Occupational, and Aquatic Therapy) – ∞Outpatient Therapy (Physical, Occupational, and Aquatic Therapy) – available on site available on site

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PEMI-BAKER COMMUNITY HEALTH (PBCH) PEMI-BAKER COMMUNITY HEALTH (PBCH)

Pemi-Baker Community Health (PBCH) is a non-profit offering home health, Pemi-Baker Community Health (PBCH) is a non-profit offering home health, hospice, outpatient rehab, aquatic & fitness memberships, and community hospice, outpatient rehab, aquatic & fitness memberships, and community services. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities services. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities by providing excellence in health care services through outreach, in-home and by providing excellence in health care services through outreach, in-home and facility based programming. facility based programming.

Health is not a moment in time, but an ongoing adventure. Decisions about being Health is not a moment in time, but an ongoing adventure. Decisions about being healthy happen from the day we are born until the day we die. PBCH’s programs healthy happen from the day we are born until the day we die. PBCH’s programs assist members of our community in this journey to become and stay healthy assist members of our community in this journey to become and stay healthy through life and with Hospice we can make the end of life journey one of hope, through life and with Hospice we can make the end of life journey one of hope, and dignity while putting the patient/family in the driver’s seat. Most of our and dignity while putting the patient/family in the driver’s seat. Most of our community members would choose to remain healthy at home and many have community members would choose to remain healthy at home and many have been able to realize this possibility. been able to realize this possibility.

Town funds are used to match grant funding, to provide services to those with Town funds are used to match grant funding, to provide services to those with limited or no ability to pay and to augment (as in Hospice care) the cost of limited or no ability to pay and to augment (as in Hospice care) the cost of services that are not covered through third party payers. The agency is dependent services that are not covered through third party payers. The agency is dependent upon charitable donations and town funds to continue to provide services. Our upon charitable donations and town funds to continue to provide services. Our website www.pbhha.org is a resource for the many programs offered at PBCH. website www.pbhha.org is a resource for the many programs offered at PBCH. Pemi-Baker Community Health is interested in the complete health of the Pemi-Baker Community Health is interested in the complete health of the community. community.

Our primary services are: Our primary services are: ∞Home Health (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, ∞Home Health (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, LNAs, and nutritional counseling) – in the home setting social work, LNAs, and nutritional counseling) – in the home setting ∞Hospice (nursing, therapy, social work, hospice director, and LNAs) – in the ∞Hospice (nursing, therapy, social work, hospice director, and LNAs) – in the home setting home setting ∞Outpatient Therapy (Physical, Occupational, and Aquatic Therapy) – ∞Outpatient Therapy (Physical, Occupational, and Aquatic Therapy) – available on site available on site

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Supplemental Programs offered: Supplemental Programs offered: ∞Drop In Bereavement Group ∞Foot Clinics ∞Drop In Bereavement Group ∞Foot Clinics ∞Mindfulness/Meditation for Grief/Loss ∞Blood Pressure Clinics ∞Mindfulness/Meditation for Grief/Loss ∞Blood Pressure Clinics ∞Evidence Based Chronic Illness Management ∞Flu Shot Clinics ∞Evidence Based Chronic Illness Management ∞Flu Shot Clinics ∞Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance ∞Nutrition Classes ∞Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance ∞Nutrition Classes ∞Health Fair ∞Health Presentations ∞Health Fair ∞Health Presentations ∞Women’s Day of Wellness ∞Aquatics Fitness Classes ∞Women’s Day of Wellness ∞Aquatics Fitness Classes ∞ Gym and Aquatics Memberships ∞Water Babies Swim Classes ∞ Gym and Aquatics Memberships ∞Water Babies Swim Classes ∞American Red Cross Swim Classes ∞Adult Learn to Swim Lessons ∞American Red Cross Swim Classes ∞Adult Learn to Swim Lessons

Our success is thanks to our skilled, passionate, client focused staff that provide Our success is thanks to our skilled, passionate, client focused staff that provide professional care with a personal touch and to a community who has supported professional care with a personal touch and to a community who has supported us in so many ways. We are pleased to be part of this community and touching us in so many ways. We are pleased to be part of this community and touching lives: yours, your families, and your neighbor’s with a customer oriented, client lives: yours, your families, and your neighbor’s with a customer oriented, client centered approach in a partnership to improve health and lives. centered approach in a partnership to improve health and lives.

Thank you for all your support! Thank you for all your support!

Chandra Engelbert, RN, BSN, MBA Chandra Engelbert, RN, BSN, MBA Executive Director Executive Director

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Supplemental Programs offered: Supplemental Programs offered: ∞Drop In Bereavement Group ∞Foot Clinics ∞Drop In Bereavement Group ∞Foot Clinics ∞Mindfulness/Meditation for Grief/Loss ∞Blood Pressure Clinics ∞Mindfulness/Meditation for Grief/Loss ∞Blood Pressure Clinics ∞Evidence Based Chronic Illness Management ∞Flu Shot Clinics ∞Evidence Based Chronic Illness Management ∞Flu Shot Clinics ∞Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance ∞Nutrition Classes ∞Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance ∞Nutrition Classes ∞Health Fair ∞Health Presentations ∞Health Fair ∞Health Presentations ∞Women’s Day of Wellness ∞Aquatics Fitness Classes ∞Women’s Day of Wellness ∞Aquatics Fitness Classes ∞ Gym and Aquatics Memberships ∞Water Babies Swim Classes ∞ Gym and Aquatics Memberships ∞Water Babies Swim Classes ∞American Red Cross Swim Classes ∞Adult Learn to Swim Lessons ∞American Red Cross Swim Classes ∞Adult Learn to Swim Lessons

Our success is thanks to our skilled, passionate, client focused staff that provide Our success is thanks to our skilled, passionate, client focused staff that provide professional care with a personal touch and to a community who has supported professional care with a personal touch and to a community who has supported us in so many ways. We are pleased to be part of this community and touching us in so many ways. We are pleased to be part of this community and touching lives: yours, your families, and your neighbor’s with a customer oriented, client lives: yours, your families, and your neighbor’s with a customer oriented, client centered approach in a partnership to improve health and lives. centered approach in a partnership to improve health and lives.

Thank you for all your support! Thank you for all your support!

Chandra Engelbert, RN, BSN, MBA Chandra Engelbert, RN, BSN, MBA Executive Director Executive Director

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PEMIGEWASSET RIVER LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PRLAC) PEMIGEWASSET RIVER LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PRLAC)

KEY EVENTS – The Pemigewasset River continues to demonstrate its value as KEY EVENTS – The Pemigewasset River continues to demonstrate its value as an attraction to our region. This is evidenced by small businesses such as an attraction to our region. This is evidenced by small businesses such as outdoor outfitters actively promoting the river regionally for organized canoe, outdoor outfitters actively promoting the river regionally for organized canoe, kayak, and associated activities of value to the tourist community. It is also kayak, and associated activities of value to the tourist community. It is also evident in the decision of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and evident in the decision of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development to support the effort of Friends of the Pemi Livermore Economic Development to support the effort of Friends of the Pemi Livermore Falls Chapter to create a state park along the Falls segment of the Pemi. Even Falls Chapter to create a state park along the Falls segment of the Pemi. Even wildlife has responded to the lure of the river with several eagles taking up wildlife has responded to the lure of the river with several eagles taking up summer residence, and often seen competing with osprey, heron, and others for summer residence, and often seen competing with osprey, heron, and others for river fare. What is most important to the river’s wide range of users? It’s overall river fare. What is most important to the river’s wide range of users? It’s overall water quality, of course. water quality, of course.

Key indicators of river health are 1) dissolved oxygen; 2) specific conductance; Key indicators of river health are 1) dissolved oxygen; 2) specific conductance; 3) turbidity; 4) pH; and, 5) temperature. PRLAC’s volunteer water quality 3) turbidity; 4) pH; and, 5) temperature. PRLAC’s volunteer water quality teams are out bi-weekly testing the indicators of water quality from April into teams are out bi-weekly testing the indicators of water quality from April into September. Sampling takes place at nine stations. This effort is supported by September. Sampling takes place at nine stations. This effort is supported by NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) Volunteer River Assessment NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) Volunteer River Assessment Program in Concord. The stations are authorized by DES and the test data are Program in Concord. The stations are authorized by DES and the test data are officially part of its statewide report on surface water quality to the EPA. officially part of its statewide report on surface water quality to the EPA. PRLAC periodically gathers lab samples for E coli/Phosphorous in high PRLAC periodically gathers lab samples for E coli/Phosphorous in high recreation areas. Some water quality observations noted in the 2014 season recreation areas. Some water quality observations noted in the 2014 season included river pH, although modestly improved, remains on the acidic side of the included river pH, although modestly improved, remains on the acidic side of the state standard; water temperature appears to be somewhat warmer; and turbidity state standard; water temperature appears to be somewhat warmer; and turbidity “spikes” are often seen after significant precipitation events, an indication that “spikes” are often seen after significant precipitation events, an indication that sediment and organic matter are flushing into the river. All other indicators were sediment and organic matter are flushing into the river. All other indicators were fine and consistent with the Pemi’s historical profile. fine and consistent with the Pemi’s historical profile.

PRLAC just completed its 13th year of water quality testing on the Pemi. PRLAC just completed its 13th year of water quality testing on the Pemi. PRLAC members logged over 200 volunteer hours in ongoing activities; water PRLAC members logged over 200 volunteer hours in ongoing activities; water testing, permit application site visits, outreach, meetings and workshops. testing, permit application site visits, outreach, meetings and workshops. Member miles traveled in support of this effort is estimated to be 572. Our Member miles traveled in support of this effort is estimated to be 572. Our primary focus is on eight corridor towns from Thornton to Hill. All of these primary focus is on eight corridor towns from Thornton to Hill. All of these towns supported PRLAC in 2014. PRLAC receives administrative and technical towns supported PRLAC in 2014. PRLAC receives administrative and technical support from the Lakes Region Planning Commission. support from the Lakes Region Planning Commission.

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PEMIGEWASSET RIVER LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PRLAC) PEMIGEWASSET RIVER LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PRLAC)

KEY EVENTS – The Pemigewasset River continues to demonstrate its value as KEY EVENTS – The Pemigewasset River continues to demonstrate its value as an attraction to our region. This is evidenced by small businesses such as an attraction to our region. This is evidenced by small businesses such as outdoor outfitters actively promoting the river regionally for organized canoe, outdoor outfitters actively promoting the river regionally for organized canoe, kayak, and associated activities of value to the tourist community. It is also kayak, and associated activities of value to the tourist community. It is also evident in the decision of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and evident in the decision of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development to support the effort of Friends of the Pemi Livermore Economic Development to support the effort of Friends of the Pemi Livermore Falls Chapter to create a state park along the Falls segment of the Pemi. Even Falls Chapter to create a state park along the Falls segment of the Pemi. Even wildlife has responded to the lure of the river with several eagles taking up wildlife has responded to the lure of the river with several eagles taking up summer residence, and often seen competing with osprey, heron, and others for summer residence, and often seen competing with osprey, heron, and others for river fare. What is most important to the river’s wide range of users? It’s overall river fare. What is most important to the river’s wide range of users? It’s overall water quality, of course. water quality, of course.

Key indicators of river health are 1) dissolved oxygen; 2) specific conductance; Key indicators of river health are 1) dissolved oxygen; 2) specific conductance; 3) turbidity; 4) pH; and, 5) temperature. PRLAC’s volunteer water quality 3) turbidity; 4) pH; and, 5) temperature. PRLAC’s volunteer water quality teams are out bi-weekly testing the indicators of water quality from April into teams are out bi-weekly testing the indicators of water quality from April into September. Sampling takes place at nine stations. This effort is supported by September. Sampling takes place at nine stations. This effort is supported by NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) Volunteer River Assessment NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) Volunteer River Assessment Program in Concord. The stations are authorized by DES and the test data are Program in Concord. The stations are authorized by DES and the test data are officially part of its statewide report on surface water quality to the EPA. officially part of its statewide report on surface water quality to the EPA. PRLAC periodically gathers lab samples for E coli/Phosphorous in high PRLAC periodically gathers lab samples for E coli/Phosphorous in high recreation areas. Some water quality observations noted in the 2014 season recreation areas. Some water quality observations noted in the 2014 season included river pH, although modestly improved, remains on the acidic side of the included river pH, although modestly improved, remains on the acidic side of the state standard; water temperature appears to be somewhat warmer; and turbidity state standard; water temperature appears to be somewhat warmer; and turbidity “spikes” are often seen after significant precipitation events, an indication that “spikes” are often seen after significant precipitation events, an indication that sediment and organic matter are flushing into the river. All other indicators were sediment and organic matter are flushing into the river. All other indicators were fine and consistent with the Pemi’s historical profile. fine and consistent with the Pemi’s historical profile.

PRLAC just completed its 13th year of water quality testing on the Pemi. PRLAC just completed its 13th year of water quality testing on the Pemi. PRLAC members logged over 200 volunteer hours in ongoing activities; water PRLAC members logged over 200 volunteer hours in ongoing activities; water testing, permit application site visits, outreach, meetings and workshops. testing, permit application site visits, outreach, meetings and workshops. Member miles traveled in support of this effort is estimated to be 572. Our Member miles traveled in support of this effort is estimated to be 572. Our primary focus is on eight corridor towns from Thornton to Hill. All of these primary focus is on eight corridor towns from Thornton to Hill. All of these towns supported PRLAC in 2014. PRLAC receives administrative and technical towns supported PRLAC in 2014. PRLAC receives administrative and technical support from the Lakes Region Planning Commission. support from the Lakes Region Planning Commission.

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LOOKING AHEAD - The news is full these days of water-related disasters LOOKING AHEAD - The news is full these days of water-related disasters around the country – major flooding, green lakes, failures of industry to protect around the country – major flooding, green lakes, failures of industry to protect critical drinking water sources, etc. A major problem is stormwater runoff. In critical drinking water sources, etc. A major problem is stormwater runoff. In New Hampshire, about 80% of current surface water impairments can be traced New Hampshire, about 80% of current surface water impairments can be traced to stormwater runoff. Mitigation of this problem continues to be a PRLAC to stormwater runoff. Mitigation of this problem continues to be a PRLAC priority. PRLAC meets on the last Tuesday of most months, January – priority. PRLAC meets on the last Tuesday of most months, January – November, 7:00 P.M. in Plymouth’s Pease Public Library. All are encouraged to November, 7:00 P.M. in Plymouth’s Pease Public Library. All are encouraged to attend. For information, go to http://www.lakesrpc.org/prlac/prlacindex.asp. attend. For information, go to http://www.lakesrpc.org/prlac/prlacindex.asp.

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LOOKING AHEAD - The news is full these days of water-related disasters LOOKING AHEAD - The news is full these days of water-related disasters around the country – major flooding, green lakes, failures of industry to protect around the country – major flooding, green lakes, failures of industry to protect critical drinking water sources, etc. A major problem is stormwater runoff. In critical drinking water sources, etc. A major problem is stormwater runoff. In New Hampshire, about 80% of current surface water impairments can be traced New Hampshire, about 80% of current surface water impairments can be traced to stormwater runoff. Mitigation of this problem continues to be a PRLAC to stormwater runoff. Mitigation of this problem continues to be a PRLAC priority. PRLAC meets on the last Tuesday of most months, January – priority. PRLAC meets on the last Tuesday of most months, January – November, 7:00 P.M. in Plymouth’s Pease Public Library. All are encouraged to November, 7:00 P.M. in Plymouth’s Pease Public Library. All are encouraged to attend. For information, go to http://www.lakesrpc.org/prlac/prlacindex.asp. attend. For information, go to http://www.lakesrpc.org/prlac/prlacindex.asp.

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“RESTORING” MERGED LOTS UNDER HB 316 “RESTORING” MERGED LOTS UNDER HB 316

Notice to Property Owners Notice to Property Owners If you own real estate lots that were involuntarily merged by municipal action, If you own real estate lots that were involuntarily merged by municipal action, you may be able to have those lots restored to their pre-merger status. you may be able to have those lots restored to their pre-merger status.

In 2010, the State Legislature responded to the NH Supreme Court decision in In 2010, the State Legislature responded to the NH Supreme Court decision in Sutton v. Gilford, 160 N.H. 43 (2010) (upholding a town ordinance merging Sutton v. Gilford, 160 N.H. 43 (2010) (upholding a town ordinance merging adjacent non-conforming lots) by revising RSA 674:39-a to state: “No city, town adjacent non-conforming lots) by revising RSA 674:39-a to state: “No city, town country, or village district may merge preexisting subdivided lots or parcels country, or village district may merge preexisting subdivided lots or parcels except under consent of the owner.” The 2011 State Legislature enacted HB 316 except under consent of the owner.” The 2011 State Legislature enacted HB 316 (effective July 24, 2011) which created a new section – RSA 674:39-aa. (effective July 24, 2011) which created a new section – RSA 674:39-aa.

Under RSA 674:39-aa, the owner of lots that were involuntarily merged prior to Under RSA 674:39-aa, the owner of lots that were involuntarily merged prior to September 18, 2010 may request that the governing body “restore” the lots to September 18, 2010 may request that the governing body “restore” the lots to their pre-merged status so long as the following conditions are met: (1) the their pre-merged status so long as the following conditions are met: (1) the request is made prior to December 31, 2016; and (2) no owner in the chain of request is made prior to December 31, 2016; and (2) no owner in the chain of title had voluntarily merged the lots (with the municipality bearing the burden of title had voluntarily merged the lots (with the municipality bearing the burden of proof of such voluntary merge). A municipality may adopt an ordinance to proof of such voluntary merge). A municipality may adopt an ordinance to restore merged lots that is less restrictive than these provisions. Any decision of restore merged lots that is less restrictive than these provisions. Any decision of the governing body on such requests may be appealed to the ZBA under the the governing body on such requests may be appealed to the ZBA under the provisions of RSA 676. provisions of RSA 676.

Your property may qualify if two or more lots were merged for zoning, Your property may qualify if two or more lots were merged for zoning, assessing, or taxation purposes and the merger occurred: assessing, or taxation purposes and the merger occurred:

 During your ownership, without your consent; or  During your ownership, without your consent; or  Prior to your ownership, if no previous owner consented to the merger.  Prior to your ownership, if no previous owner consented to the merger.

Your properties will once again become separate lots; however, they must still Your properties will once again become separate lots; however, they must still conform to applicable land use ordinances. Restoration does not cure non- conform to applicable land use ordinances. Restoration does not cure non- conformity. conformity.

If you are a property owner in the Town of Holderness and feel this RSA pertains If you are a property owner in the Town of Holderness and feel this RSA pertains to your property and you would like to “restore” the lots to their pre-merged to your property and you would like to “restore” the lots to their pre-merged status, please stop by the Town Hall or contact us at 603-968-2145. status, please stop by the Town Hall or contact us at 603-968-2145.

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“RESTORING” MERGED LOTS UNDER HB 316 “RESTORING” MERGED LOTS UNDER HB 316

Notice to Property Owners Notice to Property Owners If you own real estate lots that were involuntarily merged by municipal action, If you own real estate lots that were involuntarily merged by municipal action, you may be able to have those lots restored to their pre-merger status. you may be able to have those lots restored to their pre-merger status.

In 2010, the State Legislature responded to the NH Supreme Court decision in In 2010, the State Legislature responded to the NH Supreme Court decision in Sutton v. Gilford, 160 N.H. 43 (2010) (upholding a town ordinance merging Sutton v. Gilford, 160 N.H. 43 (2010) (upholding a town ordinance merging adjacent non-conforming lots) by revising RSA 674:39-a to state: “No city, town adjacent non-conforming lots) by revising RSA 674:39-a to state: “No city, town country, or village district may merge preexisting subdivided lots or parcels country, or village district may merge preexisting subdivided lots or parcels except under consent of the owner.” The 2011 State Legislature enacted HB 316 except under consent of the owner.” The 2011 State Legislature enacted HB 316 (effective July 24, 2011) which created a new section – RSA 674:39-aa. (effective July 24, 2011) which created a new section – RSA 674:39-aa.

Under RSA 674:39-aa, the owner of lots that were involuntarily merged prior to Under RSA 674:39-aa, the owner of lots that were involuntarily merged prior to September 18, 2010 may request that the governing body “restore” the lots to September 18, 2010 may request that the governing body “restore” the lots to their pre-merged status so long as the following conditions are met: (1) the their pre-merged status so long as the following conditions are met: (1) the request is made prior to December 31, 2016; and (2) no owner in the chain of request is made prior to December 31, 2016; and (2) no owner in the chain of title had voluntarily merged the lots (with the municipality bearing the burden of title had voluntarily merged the lots (with the municipality bearing the burden of proof of such voluntary merge). A municipality may adopt an ordinance to proof of such voluntary merge). A municipality may adopt an ordinance to restore merged lots that is less restrictive than these provisions. Any decision of restore merged lots that is less restrictive than these provisions. Any decision of the governing body on such requests may be appealed to the ZBA under the the governing body on such requests may be appealed to the ZBA under the provisions of RSA 676. provisions of RSA 676.

Your property may qualify if two or more lots were merged for zoning, Your property may qualify if two or more lots were merged for zoning, assessing, or taxation purposes and the merger occurred: assessing, or taxation purposes and the merger occurred:

 During your ownership, without your consent; or  During your ownership, without your consent; or  Prior to your ownership, if no previous owner consented to the merger.  Prior to your ownership, if no previous owner consented to the merger.

Your properties will once again become separate lots; however, they must still Your properties will once again become separate lots; however, they must still conform to applicable land use ordinances. Restoration does not cure non- conform to applicable land use ordinances. Restoration does not cure non- conformity. conformity.

If you are a property owner in the Town of Holderness and feel this RSA pertains If you are a property owner in the Town of Holderness and feel this RSA pertains to your property and you would like to “restore” the lots to their pre-merged to your property and you would like to “restore” the lots to their pre-merged status, please stop by the Town Hall or contact us at 603-968-2145. status, please stop by the Town Hall or contact us at 603-968-2145.

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SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY (SLCS) SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY (SLCS)

The Squam Lakes Conservation Society (SLCS) is a land trust dedicated to the The Squam Lakes Conservation Society (SLCS) is a land trust dedicated to the protection of Squam’s natural resources. We achieve the permanent protection of protection of Squam’s natural resources. We achieve the permanent protection of land by seeking, holding, and monitoring conservation easements and through land by seeking, holding, and monitoring conservation easements and through land ownership. Our activities are accomplished in cooperation with the land ownership. Our activities are accomplished in cooperation with the Holderness Conservation Commission, other conservation organizations, Holderness Conservation Commission, other conservation organizations, government agencies, businesses, residents, landowners, and members. government agencies, businesses, residents, landowners, and members.

SLCS is one of New Hampshire’s oldest land trusts. Founded in 1960, our first SLCS is one of New Hampshire’s oldest land trusts. Founded in 1960, our first parcel was a gift of land by Frank Webster to create the Holderness Town Beach parcel was a gift of land by Frank Webster to create the Holderness Town Beach to benefit Holderness residents. SLCS currently has a stake in the protection of to benefit Holderness residents. SLCS currently has a stake in the protection of 40 Holderness properties covering over 4,400 acres. Here are some of the 40 Holderness properties covering over 4,400 acres. Here are some of the highlights from 2014: highlights from 2014:

 We completed 9 conservation projects (302 acres) including the Sanford-  We completed 9 conservation projects (302 acres) including the Sanford- Doyle conservation easement protecting 10.4 acres on the south flank of Doyle conservation easement protecting 10.4 acres on the south flank of Little Squam in Holderness. Little Squam in Holderness.

 We continued to support the Squam National Register of Historic Places.  We continued to support the Squam National Register of Historic Places. In October, the National Register of Historic Places announced the In October, the National Register of Historic Places announced the listing of Shepard Hill in Holderness on the National Register. This listing of Shepard Hill in Holderness on the National Register. This listing includes sixteen different land owners. listing includes sixteen different land owners.

 SLCS ended the year protecting 118 properties and 8,000 acres of land,  SLCS ended the year protecting 118 properties and 8,000 acres of land, contributing significantly to the 25% of land protected in Squam contributing significantly to the 25% of land protected in Squam watershed, more than any other large-lake watershed in New England. watershed, more than any other large-lake watershed in New England.

As “Squam’s Land Trust,” we are stewards of one of New Hampshire’s most As “Squam’s Land Trust,” we are stewards of one of New Hampshire’s most pristine and breathtaking natural resources. We rely on volunteers to monitor pristine and breathtaking natural resources. We rely on volunteers to monitor each protected property, and will gladly provide training. Please contact us with each protected property, and will gladly provide training. Please contact us with any questions about volunteering or conserving your land. Our website is any questions about volunteering or conserving your land. Our website is www.squamlakes.com , or call Alicia Abbott, Zak Brohinsky, Pete Helm, Doug www.squamlakes.com , or call Alicia Abbott, Zak Brohinsky, Pete Helm, Doug Hill or Roger Larochelle at 603-968-7900 Hill or Roger Larochelle at 603-968-7900

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SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY (SLCS) SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY (SLCS)

The Squam Lakes Conservation Society (SLCS) is a land trust dedicated to the The Squam Lakes Conservation Society (SLCS) is a land trust dedicated to the protection of Squam’s natural resources. We achieve the permanent protection of protection of Squam’s natural resources. We achieve the permanent protection of land by seeking, holding, and monitoring conservation easements and through land by seeking, holding, and monitoring conservation easements and through land ownership. Our activities are accomplished in cooperation with the land ownership. Our activities are accomplished in cooperation with the Holderness Conservation Commission, other conservation organizations, Holderness Conservation Commission, other conservation organizations, government agencies, businesses, residents, landowners, and members. government agencies, businesses, residents, landowners, and members.

SLCS is one of New Hampshire’s oldest land trusts. Founded in 1960, our first SLCS is one of New Hampshire’s oldest land trusts. Founded in 1960, our first parcel was a gift of land by Frank Webster to create the Holderness Town Beach parcel was a gift of land by Frank Webster to create the Holderness Town Beach to benefit Holderness residents. SLCS currently has a stake in the protection of to benefit Holderness residents. SLCS currently has a stake in the protection of 40 Holderness properties covering over 4,400 acres. Here are some of the 40 Holderness properties covering over 4,400 acres. Here are some of the highlights from 2014: highlights from 2014:

 We completed 9 conservation projects (302 acres) including the Sanford-  We completed 9 conservation projects (302 acres) including the Sanford- Doyle conservation easement protecting 10.4 acres on the south flank of Doyle conservation easement protecting 10.4 acres on the south flank of Little Squam in Holderness. Little Squam in Holderness.

 We continued to support the Squam National Register of Historic Places.  We continued to support the Squam National Register of Historic Places. In October, the National Register of Historic Places announced the In October, the National Register of Historic Places announced the listing of Shepard Hill in Holderness on the National Register. This listing of Shepard Hill in Holderness on the National Register. This listing includes sixteen different land owners. listing includes sixteen different land owners.

 SLCS ended the year protecting 118 properties and 8,000 acres of land,  SLCS ended the year protecting 118 properties and 8,000 acres of land, contributing significantly to the 25% of land protected in Squam contributing significantly to the 25% of land protected in Squam watershed, more than any other large-lake watershed in New England. watershed, more than any other large-lake watershed in New England.

As “Squam’s Land Trust,” we are stewards of one of New Hampshire’s most As “Squam’s Land Trust,” we are stewards of one of New Hampshire’s most pristine and breathtaking natural resources. We rely on volunteers to monitor pristine and breathtaking natural resources. We rely on volunteers to monitor each protected property, and will gladly provide training. Please contact us with each protected property, and will gladly provide training. Please contact us with any questions about volunteering or conserving your land. Our website is any questions about volunteering or conserving your land. Our website is www.squamlakes.com , or call Alicia Abbott, Zak Brohinsky, Pete Helm, Doug www.squamlakes.com , or call Alicia Abbott, Zak Brohinsky, Pete Helm, Doug Hill or Roger Larochelle at 603-968-7900 Hill or Roger Larochelle at 603-968-7900

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SQUAM LAKES NATRUAL SCIENCE CENTER SQUAM LAKES NATRUAL SCIENCE CENTER

A few highlights this year include: A few highlights this year include:  The Science Center had a second consecutive year of record breaking  The Science Center had a second consecutive year of record breaking attendance with over 50,000 trail visitors. attendance with over 50,000 trail visitors.  Squam Lakes Natural Science Center was selected by the readers of  Squam Lakes Natural Science Center was selected by the readers of Parenting New Hampshire magazine as a “Family Favorite” award Parenting New Hampshire magazine as a “Family Favorite” award recipient for Favorite Environmental and Educational Center. recipient for Favorite Environmental and Educational Center.  The partnership between the Hobo Railroad and the Science Center for  The partnership between the Hobo Railroad and the Science Center for the “Nature by Rail” series was recognized by NH Magazine for the the “Nature by Rail” series was recognized by NH Magazine for the 2014 Best of NH awards as an Editor’s Pick for “Best Business 2014 Best of NH awards as an Editor’s Pick for “Best Business Partnership in a Recreational Category.” Partnership in a Recreational Category.”  The Science Center received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence  The Science Center received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for 2014 which honors hospitality excellence. Award for 2014 which honors hospitality excellence.  The National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate  The National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) funded New Hampshire EPSCoR’s Competitive Research (EPSCoR) funded New Hampshire EPSCoR’s Ecosystems and Society Project. Ecosystems and Society Project.  A new Wood Energy Exhibit opened featuring two GARN boilers that  A new Wood Energy Exhibit opened featuring two GARN boilers that provide heat for the Welcome Center, Trailhead Gallery (and Blue Heron provide heat for the Welcome Center, Trailhead Gallery (and Blue Heron School), Webster Building, and Tamworth Pavilion. The boilers will also School), Webster Building, and Tamworth Pavilion. The boilers will also heat the Water Matters Pavilion – scheduled to open in 2016. heat the Water Matters Pavilion – scheduled to open in 2016.  A new Coyote Exhibit opened featuring a five-year-old adult male  A new Coyote Exhibit opened featuring a five-year-old adult male coyote. Donations from the Hilltop Foundation and Noah Foundation coyote. Donations from the Hilltop Foundation and Noah Foundation funded this construction. funded this construction.  A new grant from the Jane B. Cook 1983 Charitable Trust provided  A new grant from the Jane B. Cook 1983 Charitable Trust provided continuing support for the Osprey Tracking project. Project leader, Iain continuing support for the Osprey Tracking project. Project leader, Iain MacLeod, presented a paper on the summer foraging behavior of three MacLeod, presented a paper on the summer foraging behavior of three New Hampshire ospreys at an Osprey Symposium at the joint meeting of New Hampshire ospreys at an Osprey Symposium at the joint meeting of the Wilson Ornithologist Society and the Association of Field the Wilson Ornithologist Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists, in Newport, Rhode Island. Ornithologists, in Newport, Rhode Island.  The Science Center kicked off the community phase of the Nature  The Science Center kicked off the community phase of the Nature Matters capital campaign which enables the Science Center to undertake Matters capital campaign which enables the Science Center to undertake significant expansion of the current trail exhibits and enhances the long- significant expansion of the current trail exhibits and enhances the long- term financial stability of the Center. term financial stability of the Center.  The Horizon Award was given to former trustee, Tashia Morgridge, for  The Horizon Award was given to former trustee, Tashia Morgridge, for her outstanding service and commitment to the Science Center. her outstanding service and commitment to the Science Center.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Amanda Gillen, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Amanda Gillen, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

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A few highlights this year include: A few highlights this year include:  The Science Center had a second consecutive year of record breaking  The Science Center had a second consecutive year of record breaking attendance with over 50,000 trail visitors. attendance with over 50,000 trail visitors.  Squam Lakes Natural Science Center was selected by the readers of  Squam Lakes Natural Science Center was selected by the readers of Parenting New Hampshire magazine as a “Family Favorite” award Parenting New Hampshire magazine as a “Family Favorite” award recipient for Favorite Environmental and Educational Center. recipient for Favorite Environmental and Educational Center.  The partnership between the Hobo Railroad and the Science Center for  The partnership between the Hobo Railroad and the Science Center for the “Nature by Rail” series was recognized by NH Magazine for the the “Nature by Rail” series was recognized by NH Magazine for the 2014 Best of NH awards as an Editor’s Pick for “Best Business 2014 Best of NH awards as an Editor’s Pick for “Best Business Partnership in a Recreational Category.” Partnership in a Recreational Category.”  The Science Center received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence  The Science Center received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for 2014 which honors hospitality excellence. Award for 2014 which honors hospitality excellence.  The National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate  The National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) funded New Hampshire EPSCoR’s Competitive Research (EPSCoR) funded New Hampshire EPSCoR’s Ecosystems and Society Project. Ecosystems and Society Project.  A new Wood Energy Exhibit opened featuring two GARN boilers that  A new Wood Energy Exhibit opened featuring two GARN boilers that provide heat for the Welcome Center, Trailhead Gallery (and Blue Heron provide heat for the Welcome Center, Trailhead Gallery (and Blue Heron School), Webster Building, and Tamworth Pavilion. The boilers will also School), Webster Building, and Tamworth Pavilion. The boilers will also heat the Water Matters Pavilion – scheduled to open in 2016. heat the Water Matters Pavilion – scheduled to open in 2016.  A new Coyote Exhibit opened featuring a five-year-old adult male  A new Coyote Exhibit opened featuring a five-year-old adult male coyote. Donations from the Hilltop Foundation and Noah Foundation coyote. Donations from the Hilltop Foundation and Noah Foundation funded this construction. funded this construction.  A new grant from the Jane B. Cook 1983 Charitable Trust provided  A new grant from the Jane B. Cook 1983 Charitable Trust provided continuing support for the Osprey Tracking project. Project leader, Iain continuing support for the Osprey Tracking project. Project leader, Iain MacLeod, presented a paper on the summer foraging behavior of three MacLeod, presented a paper on the summer foraging behavior of three New Hampshire ospreys at an Osprey Symposium at the joint meeting of New Hampshire ospreys at an Osprey Symposium at the joint meeting of the Wilson Ornithologist Society and the Association of Field the Wilson Ornithologist Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists, in Newport, Rhode Island. Ornithologists, in Newport, Rhode Island.  The Science Center kicked off the community phase of the Nature  The Science Center kicked off the community phase of the Nature Matters capital campaign which enables the Science Center to undertake Matters capital campaign which enables the Science Center to undertake significant expansion of the current trail exhibits and enhances the long- significant expansion of the current trail exhibits and enhances the long- term financial stability of the Center. term financial stability of the Center.  The Horizon Award was given to former trustee, Tashia Morgridge, for  The Horizon Award was given to former trustee, Tashia Morgridge, for her outstanding service and commitment to the Science Center. her outstanding service and commitment to the Science Center.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Amanda Gillen, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Amanda Gillen, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

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STATE FOREST RANGER AND FOREST FIRE WARDEN STATE FOREST RANGER AND FOREST FIRE WARDEN

Your local Forest Fire Warden, Fire Department, and the State of New Your local Forest Fire Warden, Fire Department, and the State of New Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands work collaboratively to reduce the risk Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands work collaboratively to reduce the risk and frequency of wildland fires in New Hampshire. Please contact your local and frequency of wildland fires in New Hampshire. Please contact your local Forest Fire Warden or Fire Department to determine if a permit is required before Forest Fire Warden or Fire Department to determine if a permit is required before doing ANY outside burning. Under State law (RSA 227-L:17), a fire permit is doing ANY outside burning. Under State law (RSA 227-L:17), a fire permit is required for all outside burning, unless the ground is completely covered with required for all outside burning, unless the ground is completely covered with snow. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) also snow. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) also prohibits the open burning of household waste. Citizens are encouraged to prohibits the open burning of household waste. Citizens are encouraged to contact the local fire department or DES at 603-271-1370 or www.des.state.nh.us contact the local fire department or DES at 603-271-1370 or www.des.state.nh.us for more information. Safe open burning requires diligence and responsibility. for more information. Safe open burning requires diligence and responsibility. For more information please contact the Division of Forests & Lands at 603- For more information please contact the Division of Forests & Lands at 603- 271-2214 or online at www.nhdfl.org. 271-2214 or online at www.nhdfl.org.

This past fire season started in early April with the first reported fire on April 7th. This past fire season started in early April with the first reported fire on April 7th. April, which is the traditional start to our spring fire season, began with April, which is the traditional start to our spring fire season, began with unseasonably dry conditions continuing through the entire month. This dry unseasonably dry conditions continuing through the entire month. This dry pattern continued through the first half of May; 80% of our reported fires this pattern continued through the first half of May; 80% of our reported fires this season occurred during this six week period. The largest fire was 24 acres, season occurred during this six week period. The largest fire was 24 acres, occurring in the town of Tamworth. From mid-May through early September, occurring in the town of Tamworth. From mid-May through early September, above average rainfall kept the total acreage burned statewide at 72 acres. This is above average rainfall kept the total acreage burned statewide at 72 acres. This is the smallest amount of acreage burned statewide in several years. Late August the smallest amount of acreage burned statewide in several years. Late August through late September, though, brought a dry trend to northern areas, resulting through late September, though, brought a dry trend to northern areas, resulting in several deep-burning, remote fires. The fire danger days correlated directly in several deep-burning, remote fires. The fire danger days correlated directly with the days that there were fires actually reported. The statewide system of 16 with the days that there were fires actually reported. The statewide system of 16 fire lookout towers continues to operate on Class III or higher fire danger days. fire lookout towers continues to operate on Class III or higher fire danger days. Our fire lookouts are credited with keeping most fires small and saving several Our fire lookouts are credited with keeping most fires small and saving several structures due to their quick and accurate spotting capabilities. The towers’ fire structures due to their quick and accurate spotting capabilities. The towers’ fire spotting capability was supplemented by the New Hampshire Civil Air Patrol spotting capability was supplemented by the New Hampshire Civil Air Patrol when the fire danger was especially high. Many homes in New Hampshire are when the fire danger was especially high. Many homes in New Hampshire are located in the wildland urban interface, which is the area where homes and located in the wildland urban interface, which is the area where homes and flammable wildland fuels intermix. Several of the fires during the 2014 season flammable wildland fuels intermix. Several of the fires during the 2014 season threatened structures, and a few structures were burned, a constant reminder that threatened structures, and a few structures were burned, a constant reminder that forest fires burn more than just trees. Please help Smokey Bear, your local fire forest fires burn more than just trees. Please help Smokey Bear, your local fire department, and the State’s Forest Rangers by being fire wise and fire safe! department, and the State’s Forest Rangers by being fire wise and fire safe!

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Your local Forest Fire Warden, Fire Department, and the State of New Your local Forest Fire Warden, Fire Department, and the State of New Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands work collaboratively to reduce the risk Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands work collaboratively to reduce the risk and frequency of wildland fires in New Hampshire. Please contact your local and frequency of wildland fires in New Hampshire. Please contact your local Forest Fire Warden or Fire Department to determine if a permit is required before Forest Fire Warden or Fire Department to determine if a permit is required before doing ANY outside burning. Under State law (RSA 227-L:17), a fire permit is doing ANY outside burning. Under State law (RSA 227-L:17), a fire permit is required for all outside burning, unless the ground is completely covered with required for all outside burning, unless the ground is completely covered with snow. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) also snow. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) also prohibits the open burning of household waste. Citizens are encouraged to prohibits the open burning of household waste. Citizens are encouraged to contact the local fire department or DES at 603-271-1370 or www.des.state.nh.us contact the local fire department or DES at 603-271-1370 or www.des.state.nh.us for more information. Safe open burning requires diligence and responsibility. for more information. Safe open burning requires diligence and responsibility. For more information please contact the Division of Forests & Lands at 603- For more information please contact the Division of Forests & Lands at 603- 271-2214 or online at www.nhdfl.org. 271-2214 or online at www.nhdfl.org.

This past fire season started in early April with the first reported fire on April 7th. This past fire season started in early April with the first reported fire on April 7th. April, which is the traditional start to our spring fire season, began with April, which is the traditional start to our spring fire season, began with unseasonably dry conditions continuing through the entire month. This dry unseasonably dry conditions continuing through the entire month. This dry pattern continued through the first half of May; 80% of our reported fires this pattern continued through the first half of May; 80% of our reported fires this season occurred during this six week period. The largest fire was 24 acres, season occurred during this six week period. The largest fire was 24 acres, occurring in the town of Tamworth. From mid-May through early September, occurring in the town of Tamworth. From mid-May through early September, above average rainfall kept the total acreage burned statewide at 72 acres. This is above average rainfall kept the total acreage burned statewide at 72 acres. This is the smallest amount of acreage burned statewide in several years. Late August the smallest amount of acreage burned statewide in several years. Late August through late September, though, brought a dry trend to northern areas, resulting through late September, though, brought a dry trend to northern areas, resulting in several deep-burning, remote fires. The fire danger days correlated directly in several deep-burning, remote fires. The fire danger days correlated directly with the days that there were fires actually reported. The statewide system of 16 with the days that there were fires actually reported. The statewide system of 16 fire lookout towers continues to operate on Class III or higher fire danger days. fire lookout towers continues to operate on Class III or higher fire danger days. Our fire lookouts are credited with keeping most fires small and saving several Our fire lookouts are credited with keeping most fires small and saving several structures due to their quick and accurate spotting capabilities. The towers’ fire structures due to their quick and accurate spotting capabilities. The towers’ fire spotting capability was supplemented by the New Hampshire Civil Air Patrol spotting capability was supplemented by the New Hampshire Civil Air Patrol when the fire danger was especially high. Many homes in New Hampshire are when the fire danger was especially high. Many homes in New Hampshire are located in the wildland urban interface, which is the area where homes and located in the wildland urban interface, which is the area where homes and flammable wildland fuels intermix. Several of the fires during the 2014 season flammable wildland fuels intermix. Several of the fires during the 2014 season threatened structures, and a few structures were burned, a constant reminder that threatened structures, and a few structures were burned, a constant reminder that forest fires burn more than just trees. Please help Smokey Bear, your local fire forest fires burn more than just trees. Please help Smokey Bear, your local fire department, and the State’s Forest Rangers by being fire wise and fire safe! department, and the State’s Forest Rangers by being fire wise and fire safe!

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension’s mission is to provide University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension’s mission is to provide New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information to New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information to enhance their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families enhance their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families and communities, sustain natural resources, and improve the economy. Based in and communities, sustain natural resources, and improve the economy. Based in the Grafton County office in North Haverhill, it reaches its audiences through a the Grafton County office in North Haverhill, it reaches its audiences through a combination of traditional and modern methods, including Facebook and Twitter. combination of traditional and modern methods, including Facebook and Twitter.

A cross section of our impacts during the past year is listed below. A cross section of our impacts during the past year is listed below. - A unique memorandum of understanding between the Division of Forests and - A unique memorandum of understanding between the Division of Forests and Lands and the UNH Cooperative Extension Natural Resources Program was Lands and the UNH Cooperative Extension Natural Resources Program was renewed for the seventh time since 1925. renewed for the seventh time since 1925. - Deb Maes worked with a group of volunteers in the Plymouth/ Holderness area - Deb Maes worked with a group of volunteers in the Plymouth/ Holderness area to protect the Livermore Falls section of the Baker River. to protect the Livermore Falls section of the Baker River. - Dave Falkenham assisted private landowners with understanding and - Dave Falkenham assisted private landowners with understanding and management of forest dynamics on 5,700 acres of private forest in Grafton management of forest dynamics on 5,700 acres of private forest in Grafton County. County. - Heather Bryant completed an overwintering onion trial, a small winter greens - Heather Bryant completed an overwintering onion trial, a small winter greens trial, a tomato fertility trial and a disease resistant outdoor tomato trial. trial, a tomato fertility trial and a disease resistant outdoor tomato trial. - Donna Lee initiated two SPIN (Special Interest) 4-H groups; Sign Language and - Donna Lee initiated two SPIN (Special Interest) 4-H groups; Sign Language and GPS Navigation in the Woods. GPS Navigation in the Woods. - Michal Lunak coordinated statewide, day-long workshops for producers on - Michal Lunak coordinated statewide, day-long workshops for producers on improving milk quality, improving forage quality and working effectively with improving milk quality, improving forage quality and working effectively with slaughterhouses. slaughterhouses. - Kathy Jablonski, 4-H Healthy Living, sponsored Choose Health: Food, Fun and - Kathy Jablonski, 4-H Healthy Living, sponsored Choose Health: Food, Fun and Fitness in three locations in the state. 4-H Healthy Living now has a web Fitness in three locations in the state. 4-H Healthy Living now has a web presence. http://extension.unh.edu/4-HYouth-Family/4-H-Healthy-Living presence. http://extension.unh.edu/4-HYouth-Family/4-H-Healthy-Living - Lisa Ford has been engaging parents, youth, and seniors to learn healthy eating - Lisa Ford has been engaging parents, youth, and seniors to learn healthy eating and physical activity practices. and physical activity practices.

Be sure to look for the Extension on Facebook, Twitter and Be sure to look for the Extension on Facebook, Twitter and www.extension.unh.edu. www.extension.unh.edu.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, David Falkenham, County Office Administrator David Falkenham, County Office Administrator

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension’s mission is to provide University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension’s mission is to provide New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information to New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information to enhance their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families enhance their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families and communities, sustain natural resources, and improve the economy. Based in and communities, sustain natural resources, and improve the economy. Based in the Grafton County office in North Haverhill, it reaches its audiences through a the Grafton County office in North Haverhill, it reaches its audiences through a combination of traditional and modern methods, including Facebook and Twitter. combination of traditional and modern methods, including Facebook and Twitter.

A cross section of our impacts during the past year is listed below. A cross section of our impacts during the past year is listed below. - A unique memorandum of understanding between the Division of Forests and - A unique memorandum of understanding between the Division of Forests and Lands and the UNH Cooperative Extension Natural Resources Program was Lands and the UNH Cooperative Extension Natural Resources Program was renewed for the seventh time since 1925. renewed for the seventh time since 1925. - Deb Maes worked with a group of volunteers in the Plymouth/ Holderness area - Deb Maes worked with a group of volunteers in the Plymouth/ Holderness area to protect the Livermore Falls section of the Baker River. to protect the Livermore Falls section of the Baker River. - Dave Falkenham assisted private landowners with understanding and - Dave Falkenham assisted private landowners with understanding and management of forest dynamics on 5,700 acres of private forest in Grafton management of forest dynamics on 5,700 acres of private forest in Grafton County. County. - Heather Bryant completed an overwintering onion trial, a small winter greens - Heather Bryant completed an overwintering onion trial, a small winter greens trial, a tomato fertility trial and a disease resistant outdoor tomato trial. trial, a tomato fertility trial and a disease resistant outdoor tomato trial. - Donna Lee initiated two SPIN (Special Interest) 4-H groups; Sign Language and - Donna Lee initiated two SPIN (Special Interest) 4-H groups; Sign Language and GPS Navigation in the Woods. GPS Navigation in the Woods. - Michal Lunak coordinated statewide, day-long workshops for producers on - Michal Lunak coordinated statewide, day-long workshops for producers on improving milk quality, improving forage quality and working effectively with improving milk quality, improving forage quality and working effectively with slaughterhouses. slaughterhouses. - Kathy Jablonski, 4-H Healthy Living, sponsored Choose Health: Food, Fun and - Kathy Jablonski, 4-H Healthy Living, sponsored Choose Health: Food, Fun and Fitness in three locations in the state. 4-H Healthy Living now has a web Fitness in three locations in the state. 4-H Healthy Living now has a web presence. http://extension.unh.edu/4-HYouth-Family/4-H-Healthy-Living presence. http://extension.unh.edu/4-HYouth-Family/4-H-Healthy-Living - Lisa Ford has been engaging parents, youth, and seniors to learn healthy eating - Lisa Ford has been engaging parents, youth, and seniors to learn healthy eating and physical activity practices. and physical activity practices.

Be sure to look for the Extension on Facebook, Twitter and Be sure to look for the Extension on Facebook, Twitter and www.extension.unh.edu. www.extension.unh.edu.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, David Falkenham, County Office Administrator David Falkenham, County Office Administrator

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CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION

U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte U.S. Representative Ann M. Kuster U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte U.S. Representative Ann M. Kuster 144 Russell Senate Office Bldg. 137 Cannon House Office Bldg. 144 Russell Senate Office Bldg. 137 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-3324 Phone: 202-225-5206 Phone: (202) 224-3324 Phone: 202-225-5206 Fax: (202) 224-4952 NH Office: 18 N. Main Street, 4th floor Fax: (202) 224-4952 NH Office: 18 N. Main Street, 4th floor NH Office: 1200 Elm Street. Unit 2 Concord, NH 03101 NH Office: 1200 Elm Street. Unit 2 Concord, NH 03101 Manchester, NH 03101 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Manchester, NH 03101 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Phone: (603) 622-0422 http://kuster.house.gov Phone: (603) 622-0422 http://kuster.house.gov www.ayotte.senate.gov www.ayotte.senate.gov

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen U.S. Representative Frank Guinta U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen U.S. Representative Frank Guinta 520 Hart SOB 326 Cannon House Office Building 520 Hart SOB 326 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-2904 Washington, NH 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510-2904 Washington, NH 20515 Phone: (202) 224-2841 NH Office: 33 Lowell Street Phone: (202) 224-2841 NH Office: 33 Lowell Street Fax: (202) 228-3194 Manchester, NH 03101 Fax: (202) 228-3194 Manchester, NH 03101 NH Office: 1589 Elm Street, Suite 3 Phone: (603-641-9536 NH Office: 1589 Elm Street, Suite 3 Phone: (603-641-9536 Manchester, NH 03101 Electronic Correspondence: Manchester, NH 03101 Electronic Correspondence: Phone: (603) 647-7500 https://guinta.house.gov/contact Phone: (603) 647-7500 https://guinta.house.gov/contact www.shaheen.senate.gov www.shaheen.senate.gov

GOVERNOR AND SENATOR - GOVERNOR AND SENATOR -

Office of the Governor State Senator District 2 Office of the Governor State Senator District 2 Maggie Hassan Jeanie Forrester Maggie Hassan Jeanie Forrester State House State House Room 105-A State House State House Room 105-A 107 North Main Street 107 N. Main Street 107 North Main Street 107 N. Main Street Concord, NH 03301-4951 Concord, NH 03301-4951 Concord, NH 03301-4951 Concord, NH 03301-4951 Phone: (603) 271-2121 Phone: (603) 271-2104 Phone: (603) 271-2121 Phone: (603) 271-2104 Fax: (603) 271-7640 Electronic Correspondence: Fax: (603) 271-7640 Electronic Correspondence: Electronic Correspondence: [email protected] Electronic Correspondence: [email protected] www4.egov.nh.gov/nhgovernor/comments.asp www4.egov.nh.gov/nhgovernor/comments.asp

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 8 - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 8 -

Mary Cooney Travis Bennett Suzanne Smith Mary Cooney Travis Bennett Suzanne Smith 78 Highland St. 4C Pleasant Street 20 Brookside Ln. 78 Highland St. 4C Pleasant Street 20 Brookside Ln. Plymouth, NH 03264 Plymouth, NH 03264 Hebron, NH 03241 Plymouth, NH 03264 Plymouth, NH 03264 Hebron, NH 03241

NEW HAMPSHIRE GENERAL COURT- www.gencourt.state.nh.us NEW HAMPSHIRE GENERAL COURT- www.gencourt.state.nh.us

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CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION

U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte U.S. Representative Ann M. Kuster U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte U.S. Representative Ann M. Kuster 144 Russell Senate Office Bldg. 137 Cannon House Office Bldg. 144 Russell Senate Office Bldg. 137 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-3324 Phone: 202-225-5206 Phone: (202) 224-3324 Phone: 202-225-5206 Fax: (202) 224-4952 NH Office: 18 N. Main Street, 4th floor Fax: (202) 224-4952 NH Office: 18 N. Main Street, 4th floor NH Office: 1200 Elm Street. Unit 2 Concord, NH 03101 NH Office: 1200 Elm Street. Unit 2 Concord, NH 03101 Manchester, NH 03101 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Manchester, NH 03101 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Phone: (603) 622-0422 http://kuster.house.gov Phone: (603) 622-0422 http://kuster.house.gov www.ayotte.senate.gov www.ayotte.senate.gov

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen U.S. Representative Frank Guinta U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen U.S. Representative Frank Guinta 520 Hart SOB 326 Cannon House Office Building 520 Hart SOB 326 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-2904 Washington, NH 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510-2904 Washington, NH 20515 Phone: (202) 224-2841 NH Office: 33 Lowell Street Phone: (202) 224-2841 NH Office: 33 Lowell Street Fax: (202) 228-3194 Manchester, NH 03101 Fax: (202) 228-3194 Manchester, NH 03101 NH Office: 1589 Elm Street, Suite 3 Phone: (603-641-9536 NH Office: 1589 Elm Street, Suite 3 Phone: (603-641-9536 Manchester, NH 03101 Electronic Correspondence: Manchester, NH 03101 Electronic Correspondence: Phone: (603) 647-7500 https://guinta.house.gov/contact Phone: (603) 647-7500 https://guinta.house.gov/contact www.shaheen.senate.gov www.shaheen.senate.gov

GOVERNOR AND SENATOR - GOVERNOR AND SENATOR -

Office of the Governor State Senator District 2 Office of the Governor State Senator District 2 Maggie Hassan Jeanie Forrester Maggie Hassan Jeanie Forrester State House State House Room 105-A State House State House Room 105-A 107 North Main Street 107 N. Main Street 107 North Main Street 107 N. Main Street Concord, NH 03301-4951 Concord, NH 03301-4951 Concord, NH 03301-4951 Concord, NH 03301-4951 Phone: (603) 271-2121 Phone: (603) 271-2104 Phone: (603) 271-2121 Phone: (603) 271-2104 Fax: (603) 271-7640 Electronic Correspondence: Fax: (603) 271-7640 Electronic Correspondence: Electronic Correspondence: [email protected] Electronic Correspondence: [email protected] www4.egov.nh.gov/nhgovernor/comments.asp www4.egov.nh.gov/nhgovernor/comments.asp

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 8 - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 8 -

Mary Cooney Travis Bennett Suzanne Smith Mary Cooney Travis Bennett Suzanne Smith 78 Highland St. 4C Pleasant Street 20 Brookside Ln. 78 Highland St. 4C Pleasant Street 20 Brookside Ln. Plymouth, NH 03264 Plymouth, NH 03264 Hebron, NH 03241 Plymouth, NH 03264 Plymouth, NH 03264 Hebron, NH 03241

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TOWN OF HOLDERNESS 1089 US Rt. 3, P.O. BOX 203 HOLDERNESS, NH 03245-0203 www.holderness-nh.gov

Administrator's Office - Town Hall – 1089 US Rt. 3 (603) 968-2145

Selectmen's Office - Town Hall – 1089 US Rt. 3 968-3537 Monday to Friday - 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Open during lunch E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 968-9954

Compliance/Health Officer – Town Hall – 1089 US Rt. 3 968-2145 (Building Permits/Septic Permits) Wednesday – 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Town Hall – 1089 US Rt. 3 968-7536 Monday to Friday - 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Open during lunch

Transfer Station – 65 Ta Da Dump Road 279-6336 Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday - 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday - 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday/Thursday - CLOSED

Recreation Department - Town Hall – 1089 US Rt. 3 968-3700 E-mail – [email protected] Hours vary by season

Holderness Library – 866 US Rt. 3 968-7066

Public Works Garage – 62 Beede Road 536-2932

Police Department – 926 US Rt. 3 (non-emergency) 968-9555 Fax: 968-3333

Fire Department – 922 US Rt. 3 (non-emergency) 968-4491 Volunteer Department

POLICE EMERGENCY, CALL 911 or 536-1626 (Police Dispatch) On the cover- FIRE/MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL 911 or 524-1545 (Fire Dispatch) Photo courtesy of Walter Johnson.

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