2016 Annual Report Swanzey, New Hampshire

Whitcomb Hall 100 Year Anniversary

Ties to the past - forming our future

Edwin C. Hopkins U.S. Navy 3rd Class Fireman Edwin C. Hopkins of Swanzey died Dec. 7, 1941, on board the USS Ok- lahoma in the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Over the past decade his family fought the U.S. Navy to bring his remains to his home. On Oc- tober 15, 2016 Edwin Hopkins was brought home and buried with his family in Woodland Cemetery in Keene. This event was commemorated with a ceremony at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Swanzey, which bears his name. Rest in peace Petty Officer Michael Moore / Sentinel Staff Hopkins. Michael Moore / Sentinel Staff Contact and Meeting Information www.town.swanzey.nh.us

Town Hall Contact Information Regular Monthly Meetings All meetings are held at Town Hall, unless otherwise 620 Old Homestead Highway posted. PO Box 10009

Swanzey, New Hampshire 03446-0009 Consult the town calendar at

www.town.swanzey.nh.us for the most up-to-date (603) 352-7411 meeting information. (603) 352-6250 (fax)

NH Relay TDD 1(800) 735-2964 Board of Selectmen

Wednesday Evenings, 6 p.m. x101 Town Clerk W.William Hutwelker III: 313-3948 (cell) x105 Code Enforcement Officer Kenneth P. Colby Jr: 357-3499 (home) x108 Town Planner Sylvester Karasinski: 209-1776 (cell) x109 Tax Collector x110 General Assistance Coordinator Planning Board x111 Finance Office 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6 p.m. x114 Assessing Coordinator x115 Town Administrator’s Office / Zoning Board of Adjustment General Inquiries 3rd Monday (Except Jan & Feb), 7 p.m.

Hours Open Space Committee Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday, 5 p.m.

Conservation Commission Emergency 911 1st Monday, 4 p.m. Police Department: 352-2869 Fire Department: 358-6455 Sewer Commission Emergency Management: 355-8852 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. Public Works: 352-7116 Recycling Center: 357-3808 Economic Dev. Advisory Committee 2nd Monday, 5 p.m.

In Memoriam

Arthur B. Whipple June Fuerderer 1933-2016 1931-2016

Town of Swanzey Planning Board employee Conservation Public Works Commission

Recycling Center

(photo courtesy of UNH) (photo courtesy of Keene Sentinel)

Arthur Boufford Chuck Beauregard 1930-2016 1952-2016

Library Trustee Selectman

Economic Development Advi- Zoning Board of sory Committee Adjustment

Brown Field

(photo courtesy of Fletcher Funeral Home)

Recognition of Outstanding Volunteers

Don Skiba and Beverly Bernard moved to Swanzey in 2008 and since then have become fixtures across Swanzey Town government. Beverly began taking minutes in 2012 for the Selectmen and several other committees and has also served on a number of committees herself, including Open Space, Conservation Commission, the Aquifer Protection, and as an alternate for the Trustees of Trust Funds. Don has also served on and chaired a number of Town committees, including Munici- pal Facilities Review (Chair) Water Study (Chair), Planning Board, and Capital Improvement Program. They both also serve together on the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Thank you Don and Bev- erly for your service and hard work over the years! Don Skiba Beverly Bernard

In 1999, Victoria Reck Ames moved to Swanzey. Almost immediately she immersed herself in the Town, including serving on many committees, most notably as the long time Chair (and champion) of the Open Space Committee. Victoria also worked for the Town for many years, serving as an election worker, minute taker, and the Town’s As- sessing Coordinator (among the many other duties that came with the job). Victoria’s service extends beyond Swanzey’s borders and includes volunteer work for the Monad- nock Conservancy. Her contributions to the community were acknowledged and hon- ored with a 2016 Extraordinary Women award from the Keene Sentinel. From day one, Victoria gave her heart and soul to this community and we want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! Your dedication to the town has made it a better place.

Victoria Reck Ames

Table of Contents

2017 Warrant & Budget Elected Town Officials/Appointed Town Boards and Committees 1 Report of the Board of Selectmen 2 2017 Town Meeting Warrant 4 2017 Recommended Town Budget, Appropriations & Estimated Revenues Summary 8 2017 Default Budget 11

Town Government Economic Development Administration 12 Economic Development Advisory Committee 27 Police Department 13 Capital Improvements Program Committee 28 Emergency Management Department 14 Culture, Conservation & Recreation Fire Department 15 Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee 29 Public Works Department 18 Swanzey Conservation Commission 30 Recycling Center 19 Open Space Committee 31 Planning Board 20 Recreation Department 32 Planning & Community Development 21 Swanzey Historical Museum 33 Zoning Board of Adjustment 22 Old Home Day Committee 34 Sewer Commission 23 Stratton Free Library 35 Trustees of Trust Funds 24 Mount Caesar Union Library 36 Carpenter Home 25 West Swanzey Sidewalk Committee 37 North Swanzey Water & Fire Precinct 26 Whitcomb Hall Committee 38

2016 Financial Reports Treasurer's Report 39 Summary of Tax Collector Activity 43 Financial Report of the Town Clerk 45 General Fund Detailed Statement of Receipts 46 Detailed Statement of Payments, All Funds 47 Trustees of Trust Funds Financial Reports for Town & Monadnock Regional School District 54 Summary of Assessed Valuation 60 Tax Rate Information (2016 & Previous Years) 61 Police Special Details Revolving Fund 62 Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund 62 Recycling Center Revolving Fund 63 Swanzey Revenue Development District 63 Long & Short Term General Obligation Debt Issued 64 2015 Independent Auditor's Report 65

Minutes & Vital Statistics 2016 Minutes of Deliberative Session 67 2016 Results of Official Ballot Voting 71 2016 Births 74 2016 Marriages 75 2016 Deaths 76 2016 Brought in for Burial 78

2016 Elected Town Officials

Moderator Trustees of Trust Funds Sewer Commission Bruce Tatro 2018 Steven Bittel, Chair 2017 Glenn Page, Chair 2017 Selectmen Ed Morenz 2018 William Snyder 2018 Bill Hutwelker, Chair 2017 Richard Scaramelli 2019 Larry Crowder 2019 Kenneth P. Colby Jr. 2018 Alternates Planning Board Sylvester Karasinkski 2019 Beverly Bernard 2017 Glenn Page, Chair 2017 Town Clerk Zoning Board of Adjustment Scott Self, V. Chair 2019 Ronald Fontaine 2017 Bill Hutwelker, Chair 2019 June Fuerderer (deceased) 2017 Library Trustees Keith Thibault, V. Chair 2018 Don Skiba (filled Fuerderer seat)2017 Robert Kenney 2017 Robert Mitchell 2017 Jane Johnson 2018 Arthur Boufford 2018 Bryan Rudgers 2017 Joseph Smith 2018 Hazel Balch 2019 Sarah Tatro 2018 Richard Sainsbury 2019 Supervisors of the Checklist Alternates Selectmen Rep. (alternating) Ruth Snyder 2018 Charles Beauregard Sr. 2017 Alternates Eileen Thompson 2020 Martin Geheren 2017 James McConnell 2017 Lynda Faulkner 2022 Adam Mulhearn 2019 Elizabeth Traynor 2018 Eric Kallio 2018 Shane Bryant 2019

2016 Appointed Town Boards and Committees

Conservation Commission Economic Development Advisory Capital Improvement Program Wallace Smith, Chair 2016 Committee Committee Stephen Stepenuck, V. Chair 2017 Steven Bittel, Chair 2017 Steven Bittel, Chair 2019 Robert Goodrich 2018 Beverly Bernard 2017 Bruce Bohannon 2017 Jane Johnson 2018 Guy Pronesti 2017 David Osgood (resigned) 2017 Beverly Bernard 2018 Don Skiba 2017 Robert Smith 2017 Michael Morrison 2019 Lynn Rust 2018 Don Skiba 2018 Open Space Committee Jerry Gomarlo 2019 Francis Faulkner 2019 Victoria Reck Ames, Chair 2018 H. Gregory Johnson 2019 Deborah Davis 2019 Sharon Greatbatch 2017 Alternates Planning Board Rep. Theresa DiLuzio 2019 Bill Hutwelker 2017 Selectmen Rep. Jeanne Thieme Old Home Day Committee Whitcomb Hall Committee Ken Colby Donna Bell Pete Johnson, Chair Revenue Development District Ridgely Brown Lee Dunham Advisory Board Jack Bys Mike Gomarlo Gail Wood Glenn Page 2017 Bill Carson Sharon Greatbatch Steven Bittel 2017 Carol Faulkner Ann Bedaw Gary Davis 2019 Jane Johnson Ellen Edson Recreation Advisory Committee Rose Kowaliw Marion Bedard Judy Bohannon 2018 Walt Kowaliw Judy Bohannon Gerald Bussiere Thomas Little 2019 Renee Morrison West Swanzey Sidewalk Committee Polly Seymour 2020 Norm Skantze Gordon Ayotte, Chair Swanzey Historical Committee Joanne Stroshine Marion Beard Jo Gregory Judy Wilder Pauline Cheney Mary Faulkner Rita Wirth Michael Gomarlo Ernest Perry Ernest Perry Ruth Snyder Marjorie Read Lee Dunham Lena Whipple

1 Report of the Selectmen

Town Hall 2016 was a year where the Town continued to make progress in a number of areas and also 620 Old Homestead Hwy began working in a few new areas. (Route 32) The Selectmen made a few changes to how and when they meet to try to better connect W. William Hutwelker III with you. To try to reach citizens in other parts of Town, the Board of Selectmen took their Chair meetings “on the road” by periodically meeting in locations other than the Town Hall. So far, meetings have taken place at the fire stations in the east and west Swanzey villages and in Kenneth P. Colby Jr. Whitcomb Hall. Additional meetings “on the road” will be posted on the website and bulletin Vice Chair boards. The Selectmen also moved their regular meeting night to Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m., in part to avoid conflicting with the Monadnock Regional School Board meetings. In Sylvester Karasinski addition, on a monthly basis the Board of Selectmen began hosting Coffee and Conversa- Secretary tion with the Selectmen. The goal is to give residents and taxpayers an opportunity to have discussions with the Selectmen in a less formal atmosphere than a typical Board meeting. Regular meetings Keep an eye on the website for upcoming dates and please come join us. Wednesday at 6 p.m. As seems to usually be the case, 2016 saw a few new department heads and a few chang- Minutes es at Town Hall. Posted at Town Hall and  Solid Waste Manager Bob Osterhout resigned from his position at the end of March to www.town.swanzey.nh.us move to a new position in South Carolina and his assistant Josh Whipple was promoted to Interim Manager. After serving as Interim Manager for the rest of 2016, Josh was tak- Direct questions to en off interim status at the start of 2017 and we hope to keep him around for a long time! Michael T. Branley  During the spring, Judy Bohannon resigned from her position as Recreation Director to Town Administrator focus on her primary job of serving as the Carpenter Home’s Administrator. After a brief 352-7411 x107 search the Town hired Ian Fraunfelder as Recreation Director and he started work in mbranley@ June. 2016 was mostly spent focusing on operating existing programs and figuring out town.swanzey.nh.us how they operate; 2017 will be spent working to expand offerings and create new programs.  In Town Hall, Town Clerk Donna Munson retired at the end of March and the Selectmen appointed Ron Fontaine to serve as Interim Town Clerk to serve until March of 2017. While the transition initially presented some challenges to our customers, Ron has worked hard to learn the many aspects of the office and survived all of 2016’s elections. Also in Town Hall, Jenna (Elwell) Fraunfelder was hired in May to serve as the Adminis- trative Assistant to support the Town’s administrative operations and serve as a point of contact for the public. Ron and Jenna have been great additions to our Town Hall team! Bob, Judy, and Donna – thank you for your many years of service to Swanzey!

In February, the Selectmen created the Christian Hill Bridge Advisory Committee to investigate the need to replace this bridge and to explore the replacement options. The Committee met numerous times throughout 2016, engaged engineering firm Hoyle Tanner Associates, and reported to the Board in December. Based on their work, the Board approved applying to put this replacement project into the Department of Transportation’s Bridge Aid Program. Although this likely puts the replacement years away, the Town’s share will only be 20% of the total cost. The Selectmen also plan to have a public informational session in 2017 to discuss the proposed replacement design, which is a precast con- crete arch.

Also in February, the Selectmen established the E911 Committee and charged it with reviewing street naming and num- bering issues and recommending improvements to the Board. The Committee met with State 911 Officials and reviewed prior correspondence from the State regarding addressing issues. The Selectmen approved an addressing policy as recommended by the Committee to help avoid future addressing issues. The Committee also made recommendations to the Selectmen regarding changing address numbers and/or street names to avoid similar sounding street names. See the Emergency Management Department’s report for details regarding the street names that were changed. In addition, the Town has worked with the US Postal Service to request that they eliminate the North Swanzey zip code. While the street name changes have not been without challenges, the Selectmen believe these changes are in the best long term interest of the Town by improving emergency response.

2 Report of the Selectmen

After a brief hiatus, the Selectmen reinvigorated the Capital Improvement Program Committee and expanded their charge from primarily facility related matters to all capital expenditures and purchases over the next six years. This expanded review included projects ranging from roads and bridges, fire trucks and police cruisers, to building and dam projects. The Committee put together the six year capital plan and reported to the Selectmen in November. See the CIPC’s report for more information. The Selectmen largely moved forward with the Committee’s recommendations on the 2017 Town Meeting Warrant. The CIPC and the Selectmen agreed to move forward with recommending an addition and improvements to the Town’s Police Station and upgrades to the Public Works Facility in 2017 to try to make progress addressing the Town’s many facility needs.

Swanzey worked with many partners to complete several road, infrastructure, and building projects that had been years in the planning.  Hale Hill Road: Working with the Cheshire County Conservation District and a variety of funding sources the Town replaced the Falls Brook culvert on Hale Hill Road with a new bridge. For a modest contribution by the Town, this bridge will improve this stream crossing from an environmental perspective for fish and other wildlife and should last for decades. Road reclamation and paving for the rest of Hale Hill Road are planned for the near future.  Main Street: After years of planning the reconstruction of Main Street was completed. This project was the result of the work of the Main Street Advisory Committee, which gave its recommendations to the Board of Selectmen in 2014. SVE Associates was retained by the Town to engineer the project, which included improvements to the street, sidewalks, parking, landscaping, drainage, and utilities. After a competitive bidding process, the Selectmen engaged Pat Rawson Construction to complete the work, which began in August and was completed at the beginning of No- vember. Completion of this project was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 3rd.  Whitcomb Hall: Work on the first floor of Whitcomb Hall continued in 2016, culminating in the first floor being opened to events in the late fall thanks to the continued efforts of the Whitcomb Hall Committee. Whitcomb Hall also celebrated its 100th birthday, which is why the Hall is highlighted on the cover of this report. Please see the Whitcomb Hall Committee’s report for more details on the great work they have accomplished and the significant work that still needs your support to get done.

The West Swanzey AA Memorial Park on the site of the former West Swanzey Athletic Association building received several generous donations in 2016, including a flagpole, several benches, and the memorial bell which was previously on the lawn of Whitcomb Hall. The Selectmen adopted a policy to streamline donations of benches and other monu- ments to be placed in the park going forward. If you are interested in donating an item, please contact the Town Adminis- trator’s Office.

The Selectmen also worked to continue our effort to ensure your tax dollars are being spent wisely by reviewing the Town’s various contract relationships and ensuring Swanzey is getting the best overall value. The Town competitively shopped many services in 2016; please see the Administration Report for more information.

To ensure the Town is compensating its employees fairly and in line with the market, the Selectmen engaged an independent consultant to compare the Town’s compensation to a number of similar communities. The study found that while in general the Town’s compensation is in line with the market, there are some areas and positions that may need adjustment. To begin enacting some of the study’s recommendations, the Selectmen have put forward an article on the warrant to appropriate $75,000 to fund compensation increases.

The Selectmen continued working toward developing a sustainable future for operation of the Carpenter Home, the Town-owned assisted living facility. To that end, the Board engaged a consultant to review the operations and identify areas for improvement. Recommendations have been made regarding marketing and possible coordination with other entities that will be considered by the Selectmen moving forward.

The Selectmen and Town staff also worked to better use technology to improve the level of service we provide to you. These improvements include an email subscription service, a Recreation Department Facebook page, and working towards offering online transactions and accepting credit cards. Please see the Administration Report for more details.

We wish to express our appreciation to our Town’s volunteers, board, committee and commission members, firefighters, rescue and emergency management personnel and employees in all the Town’s departments for their commitment to serve. It is through everyone’s effort that Swanzey remains a great place to live. To keep up to date on what is happen- ing in your community and find out ways that you can become involved, visit Swanzey’s website. As always, there are a number of Town boards and committees in need of additional members. If you have an interest in serving your community, we will find a way for you to help!

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To the inhabitants of the Town of Swanzey in the State of New Hampshire qualified to vote in Town affairs:

FIRST SESSION You are hereby notified to meet for the First (Deliberative) Session of the annual Town Meeting, to be held at the Monadnock Regional High School/Middle School Auditorium, Swanzey, NH on Tuesday, the 7th day of Feb- ruary 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The First Deliberative Session will consist of explanation, discussion and debate of articles and will afford those voters who are present the opportunity to propose, debate and adopt amendments to each warrant article, except election of officers and warrant articles whose wording is prescribed by state law.

SECOND SESSION You are also notified to meet for the Second Session of the annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, the 14th day of March 2017, at the Christian Life Fellowship Church, 211 Whitcomb Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to vote by official ballot to elect Town officers, to vote by official ballot on warrant articles as they may have been amended at the First Session and to vote on those other official ballot questions whose wording is prescribed by state law. As Amended at the Deliberative Session

NOTE: Any amendments made at the First (Deliberative) Session to any warrant article appear in the manner described below: Language deleted from the original warrant article appears [in brackets and strikethrough.] Language added to the original warrant article appears bold and underlined.

Article 1 To choose by ballot all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year.

Article 2 To vote by ballot on the following amendment proposed by the Swanzey Planning Board to the Town of Swanzey Zoning Ordinance:

Proposed Amendment -

Delete existing Section III-AA Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance in its entirety and replace with a new section III-AA as follows:

SECTION III-AA ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE

Authority This section is enacted in accordance with the provisions of RSA 674:71-73.

Purpose For the purpose of providing expanded housing opportunities and flexibility in household arrangements to accommodate family members or non-related people of a permitted, owner occupied, one family dwelling, while maintaining aesthetics and residential use compatible with homes in the neighborhood.

Definitions “Attached accessory dwelling unit” means a residential living unit that is within or attached to a single-family dwelling, and that provides independent living facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel of land as the principal dwelling unit it accompanies.

“Detached accessory dwelling unit” means a residential living unit that is located within a detached accessory structure. A detached accessory dwelling unit provides independent living facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel of land as the principal dwelling unit it accompanies.

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Criteria for Approval A. Attached accessory dwelling units (AADU) shall be permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings. One attached accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed without additional requirements for lot size, frontage, space limitations, or other controls beyond what would be required for a single-family dwelling without an attached accessory dwelling unit. 1. No more than one accessory dwelling unit (either attached or detached) shall be permitted per single-family dwelling and/or lot. 2. An attached accessory dwelling unit shall be no greater than 750 square feet. 3. An interior door shall be provided between the principal dwelling unit and the attached accessory dwelling unit. A second means of egress from the AADU shall be provided. 4. Either the principal dwelling unit or the AADU must be owner occupied. The owner must demonstrate that one of the units is their physical place of residence. 5. A building permit for an AADU must be approved and issued prior to its construction. An AADU shall have an inter- connected fire alarm system and shall meet all life safety and building codes. 6. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided to serve the combined needs of the principal dwelling unit and the AADU. The principal dwelling unit shall provide two parking spaces; the AADU shall provide one parking space for each bedroom contained in the AADU. 7. The AADU shall have no more than two (2) bedrooms. 8. The existing or proposed septic system must be certified by a licensed septic designer or engineer as adequate to support the AADU and principal dwelling unit in accordance with New Hampshire RSA 485-A:38. 9. Prior to occupancy of the AADU, the homeowner shall obtain an occupancy permit from the Code Enforcement Of- ficer. 10. Both the primary dwelling unit and the AADU must remain in common ownership. Transfer of either dwelling unit to condominium ownership is prohibited.

B. Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADU) shall be permitted by Special Exception only in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings. Only one DADU shall be allowed without additional requirements for lot size, frontage, space limitations, or other controls beyond what would be required for a single-family dwelling without a detached accessory dwelling unit.

Requirements/Limitations In granting a Special Exception for a DADU, the Zoning Board of Adjustment must find that: 1. The DADU shall maintain an aesthetic continuity with the principal dwelling unit as the single family dwelling. 2. No more than one accessory dwelling unit (either detached or attached) shall be permitted per single-family dwelling and/or lot. 3. A DADU shall be no greater than 750 square feet. 4. Either the principal dwelling unit or the AADU must be owner occupied. The owner must demonstrate that one of the units is their physical place of residence 5. A building permit for a DADU must be approved and issued prior to its construction. A DADU shall meet all life safety and building codes. 6. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided to serve the combined needs of the principal dwelling unit and the DADU. The principal dwelling unit shall provide two parking spaces; the DADU shall provide one parking space for each bedroom contained in the DADU. 7. The DADU shall have no more than two (2) bedrooms. 8. The existing or proposed septic system must be certified by a licensed septic designer or engineer as adequate to support the DADU and principal dwelling unit in accordance with New Hampshire RSA 485-A:38. 9. Prior to occupancy of the DADU, the homeowner shall obtain an occupancy permit from the Code Enforcement Of- ficer. 10. Both the primary dwelling unit and the DADU must remain in common ownership and shall not be subdivided and or transferred to condominium ownership.

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Article 3 Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($415,000) for the purpose of preparing plans and specifications, and constructing, equipping and furnishing Improve- ments to the Town’s Police Station; Four Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($415,000) of such sum to be raised through the issuance of bonds or notes under and in compliance with the Municipal Finance Act, RSA 33:1 et seq., as amended; to authorize the Selectmen to apply for, obtain and accept federal, state or other aid, if any, which may be available for said project and to comply with all laws applicable to said project; to authorize the Selectmen to issue, negotiate, sell and deliver said bonds and notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon and the maturity and other terms thereof; and to authorize the Selectmen to take any other action or to pass any other vote relative thereto? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN – 3/5 Ballot Vote Required)

Article 4 Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the First Session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $6,210,799? Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be $6,222,738, which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town or by law; or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

Article 5 Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of [$562,000] $572,000 to be placed in the following expendable trust and capital reserve accounts of the Town:

Expendable Trust Funds Amount Capital Reserve Funds Amount Revaluations & Updates $35,000 Fire Trucks $20,000 Police IMS $4,000 Highway & Cemetery Equipment $100,000 Fire Station Maintenance $10,000 Town Bridges $25,000 Emergency Communications $10,000 Covered Bridges $5,000 Fire Ponds $10,000 Recreation Facilities Improvements $5,000 Road Rehab. & Reconstruction $165,000 Police Cruisers $40,000 DPW Facility Improvements $90,000 Mt. Caesar Union Library $3,000 Whitcomb Hall Rehabilitation [$40,000] $50,000 Such sums to be raised by taxation? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

Article 6 Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand dollars ($75,000) by taxation to be used for compensation increases to Town employees? If approved, this addition would become part of the annual Town operating budget. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

Article 7 Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) by taxation to be placed in the Carpenter Home Expendable Trust Fund? Such sum represents the projected revenue shortfall in 2017 for the operations of the Carpenter Home. Any balance not expended shall be retained in the Carpenter Home Expendable Trust Fund. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

Article 8 Shall the Town vote to establish a Recreation Revolving Fund pursuant to RSA 35-B:2 II? The money received from fees and charges for recreation activities, service and use of facilities shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, and shall not be considered to be part of the Town’s general fund unreserved fund balance. The Town Treasurer shall have custody of all monies in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the Board of Se- lectmen and no further legislative body approval required to expend. These funds may be expended only for recreation purposes as stated in RSA 35-B, and no expenditure shall be made in such a way as to require the expenditure of other funds that have not been appropriated for that purpose. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

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Article 9 Shall the Town vote to establish a Whitcomb Hall Revolving Fund pursuant to RSA 31:95-h? All revenues received relative to the renting of Whitcomb Hall shall be accounted for and held in the fund. The Town Treasurer shall have custody of all monies in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the Board of Selectmen for the purposes of offsetting operating costs for Whitcomb Hall and no further approval is required by the legislative body to expend. Any surplus in said fund shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, shall not be deemed part of the general accumulated fund balance, and shall be expended after a vote by the Board of Selectmen for a purpose to benefit Whitcomb Hall. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

Article 10 Shall the Town vote to establish an Expendable Trust Fund pursuant to RSA 31:19-a titled the “Winter Maintenance Expendable Trust Fund” for the purpose of paying for salt, sand and other winter maintenance related expenses, to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to be placed in this fund with such sum to be raised by taxation, and further to designate the Board of Selectmen as agents to expend? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

Article 11 Shall the Town vote to accept the Stratton Free Library as a library owned and administered by the Town, as approved by the Cheshire Probate Court, acting by and through a Board of Library Trustees consisting of three members, and to vote to create a three member Board of Library Trustees under the provisions of RSA 202-A, with one trustee elected for one year term, one trustee elected for a two year term, and the third trustee to be elected for a three year term, and thereafter Trustees to be elected for three year terms, and to eliminate the single trustee position who serves on the Stratton Library Board of Trustees? This article is contingent upon the Cheshire Probate Court approval of the petition filed by the Town and the Stratton Library Board of Trustees. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

Article 12 Shall the Town vote to discontinue the Insurance Deductible Expendable Trust Fund created by Article 35 of the 1994 Town Meeting, said funds and accumulated interest to date of withdrawal, are to be transferred to the municipality's general fund? (estimated balance of $4,036.08) (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

Article 13 Shall the Town vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 72:28-b, All Veterans’ Tax Credit? If adopted, the credit will be available to any resident, or the spouse or surviving spouse of any resident, who served not less than 90 days on active service in the armed forces of the United States and was honorably discharged or an officer honorably separated from services and is not eligible for or receiving a credit under RSA 72:28 or RSA 72:35. If adopted, the credit granted will be $250, the same amount as the optional veterans’ tax credit voted by the Town under RSA 72:28. (BY PETITION)

Article 14 To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting, or take any action thereon.

Given under our hand and seal this 25th day of January in the year two thousand seventeen.

A true copy – Attest:

W. William Hutwelker, III Kenneth P. Colby, Jr Sylvester R. Karasinski Swanzey Board of Selectmen

7 2017 Estimated Revenues

Estimated Revenues Budgeted 2016 Estimated 2017 Increase Taxes (excluding Property Taxes) 198,700 188,000 -10,700 Property Taxes 3,290,843 3,336,760 45,917 Licenses, Permits & Vehicle Registrations 1,225,000 1,297,700 72,700 Intergov't Revenue & Grants 630,178 624,046 -6,132 Income from Departments 130,000 120,000 -10,000 Miscellaneous Revenue 67,000 63,000 -4,000 Carpenter Home Fund Income 476,000 484,000 8,000 Sewer Fund Income 416,337 409,543 -6,794 From Trust and Fiduciary Funds 36,000 45,000 9,000 Fund Balance to Reduce Taxes 557,000 507,000 -50,000 Total Estimated Revenues $7,027,058 $7,075,049 $47,991 2017 Recommended Town Operating Budget

Approved Expended Proposed Increase % Purpose of Appropriation 2016 2016 2017 2016-2017 Change General Government 1,985,650 1,800,505 2,000,987 15,337 0.8% Police Department 925,000 907,270 913,310 (11,690) -1.3% Fire Department 493,125 462,067 487,579 (5,546) -1.1% Other Public Safety 67,100 59,466 64,575 (2,525) -3.8% Highways & Streets 844,300 785,849 825,550 (18,750) -2.2% Recycling 347,000 303,184 332,751 (14,249) -4.1% Health 76,945 68,340 72,975 (3,970) -5.2% Welfare 181,700 134,170 167,662 -14,038 -7.7% Culture & Recreation 250,900 236,095 272,659 21,759 8.7% Conservation & Economic Develop 10,500 1,580 7,000 (3,500) -33.3% Debt Service 97,470 96,838 72,076 (25,394) -26.1% Carpenter Home Fund 507,000 481,257 525,886 18,886 3.7% Sewer Fund 475,736 460,873 467,789 (7,947) -1.7% Proposed Operating Budget 6,262,426 5,797,494 6,210,799 (51,627) -0.8% 8 2017 Recommended Budget - Expense

Account Purpose of Appropriation Approved Expended Recommended Number 2016 2016 2017 GENERAL GOVERNMENT 4130-4139 Executive $175,000 $169,520 $182,373 4140-4149 Elections, Registrations & Vital Statistics $83,800 $84,634 $77,665 4150-4151 Financial Administration $182,750 $185,793 $180,498 4152 Reappraisal of Property $62,000 $59,803 $63,600 4153 Legal & Professional Services $74,000 $79,825 $79,500 4155-4159 Personnel Administration $404,500 $371,792 $418,859 4191-4193 Land Use Boards $153,600 $143,097 $150,000 4194 General Government Buildings $20,000 $17,779 $30,000 4195 Cemeteries $94,500 $77,143 $84,500 4196 Insurance $693,500 $565,567 $691,942 4199 Other General Government $42,000 $45,552 $42,050 PUBLIC SAFETY 4210-4214 Police Department $925,000 $907,270 $913,310 4215-4219 Ambulance Service $33,000 $33,000 $35,000 4220-4229 Fire Department $493,125 $462,067 $487,579 4290-4298 Emergency Management $34,100 $26,466 $29,575 HIGHWAY & STREETS 4312 Highways, Streets & Bridges $803,300 $748,538 $788,050 4313 Bridges $5,000 $5,768 $7,200 4316 Street Lighting $27,000 $26,937 $26,300 4319 Other $9,000 $4,606 $4,000 RECYCLING CENTER 4324 Recycling Center $347,000 $303,184 $332,751 HEALTH 4411 Health Officer $10,695 $2,019 $6,625 4414 Animal Control $2,900 $870 $0 4415-4419 Health & Welfare Agencies $63,350 $65,451 $66,350 WELFARE 4441-4442 Administration and Direct Assistance $181,700 $134,170 $167,662 CULTURE & RECREATION 4520-4529 Parks & Recreation $71,000 $58,423 $88,584 4550-4559 Libraries $125,700 $124,900 $129,375 4583 Patriotic Purposes $7,200 $7,997 $7,700 4589 Other Culture & Recreation $47,000 $44,775 $47,000 CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT 4619 Other Conservation $5,500 $585 $4,000 4651-4659 Economic Development $5,000 $995 $3,000 DEBT SERVICE 4711 Principal - Long Term Bonds $12,600 $12,600 $12,400 4721 Interest - Long Term Bonds $9,000 $8,922 $8,544 4723 Capital Leases $75,370 $75,316 $50,632 4790-4799 Tax Anticipation Note Interest $500 $0 $500 TOTAL PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET $ 5,279,690 $ 4,855,364 $ 5,217,124

OTHER FUNDS 4912 Carpenter Home (To Special Revenue Fund) $507,000 $481,257 $525,886 4914S To Proprietary Fund - Sewer $475,736 $460,873 $467,789 TOTAL OTHER FUNDS $ 982,736 $ 942,130 $ 993,675

TOTAL PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET $ 6,262,426 $ 5,797,494 $ 6,210,799

INDIVIDUAL & SPECIAL ARTICLES 2017 WA 3 - Police Station Improvements - - 415,000 2017 WA 7 - Employee Compensation Increases - - 75,000 2017 WA 10 - Winter Maintenance ETF - - 10,000 2016 WA 8 - School Resource Officer 30,000 - - 2016 WA 6 - Carpenter Home Expendable Trust Fund 30,000 31,717 40,000 Capital Reserves and Expendable Trust Funds 571,500 571,500 562,000

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 6,893,926 $ 6,400,711 $ 7,312,799

Note: A number of accounting changes regarding how expenses and revenues are reported have been made to allign with the NH DRA's chart of accounts. These changes may make comparison to prior reports difficult. Contact the Town Administrator with any questions.

9 2017 Recommended Budget - Revenue

Account Estimated Revenues Estimated Actual Recommended Number 2016 2016 2017 TAXES (Excluding Property Taxes) 3120 Land Use Change Taxes 6,000 23,900 6,000 3185 Yield Taxes 20,000 24,103 22,000 3186 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 42,700 46,214 45,000 3187 Excavation Tax - 1,553 - 3190 Interest and Penalties on Delinquent Taxes 130,000 103,597 115,000 LICENSES, PERMITS & FEES 3210 Business Licenses and Permits 1,700 1,415 1,700 3220 Motor Vehicle Permit Fees 1,179,250 1,413,754 1,250,000 3230 Building Permits 30,000 30,233 30,000 3290 Other Licenses, Permits, and Fees 14,050 17,955 16,000 STATE SOURCES 3352 Meals and Rooms Tax Distribution 379,496 379,496 375,000 3353 Highway Block Grant 189,483 189,514 189,000 3354 Water Pollution Grant 59,399 59,399 58,246 3379 From Other Governments 1,800 230,571 1,800 CHARGES FOR SERVICE 3401-3406 Income from Departments 130,000 121,888 120,000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 3501 Sale of Municipal Property 10,000 81,252 10,000 3502 Interest on Investments 2,000 6,783 3,000 3503-3509 Other 55,000 43,221 50,000 INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS IN 3912 From Special Revenue Funds (Carpenter Home Fund) 476,000 469,979 484,000 3914S From Enterprise Funds: Sewer (Offset) 416,337 380,920 409,543 3916 From Trust and Fiduciary Funds 36,000 929,787 45,000 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 3934 Proceeds from Long Term Bonds and Notes - - 415,000 9998 Amount Voted from Fund Balance - - - 9999 Fund Balance to Reduce Taxes 557,000 557,000 507,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES $ 3,736,215 $ 5,112,535 $ 4,153,289

TOTAL PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS $ 6,893,926 N/A $ 7,312,799 LESS ESTIMATED REVENUES $ 3,736,215 N/A $ 4,153,289 NET PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS $ 3,157,711 N/A $ 3,159,510

10 2017 Default Budget

Account Purpose of Appropriation Approved Adjustments Default Number 2016 2016-2017 2017 GENERAL GOVERNMENT 4130-4139 Executive $175,000 -$200 $174,800 4140-4149 Elections, Registrations & Vital Statistics $83,800 -$9,190 $74,610 4150-4151 Financial Administration $182,750 -$1,250 $181,500 4152 Reappraisal of Property $62,000 $0 $62,000 4153 Legal & Professional Services $74,000 $0 $74,000 4155-4159 Personnel Administration $404,500 $8,060 $412,560 4191-4193 Land Use Boards $153,600 $0 $153,600 4194 General Government Buildings $20,000 $0 $20,000 4195 Cemeteries $94,500 $0 $94,500 4196 Insurance $693,500 -$6,800 $686,700 4199 Other General Government $42,000 $0 $42,000 PUBLIC SAFETY 4210-4214 Police Department $925,000 $2,900 $927,900 4215-4219 Ambulance Service $33,000 $2,000 $35,000 4220-4229 Fire Department $493,125 $1,000 $494,125 4290-4298 Emergency Management $34,100 $0 $34,100 HIGHWAY & STREETS $0 4312 Highways, Streets & Bridges $803,300 $0 $803,300 4313 Bridges $5,000 $1,800 $6,800 4316 Street Lighting $27,000 -$1,800 $25,200 4319 Other $9,000 $0 $9,000 RECYCLING CENTER 4324 Recycling Center $347,000 $0 $347,000 HEALTH 4411 Health Officer $10,695 $0 $10,695 4414 Pest (Animal) Control $2,900 -$2,900 $0 4415-4419 Health & Welfare Agencies $63,350 $0 $63,350 WELFARE 4441-4442 Administration and Direct Assistance $181,700 $0 $181,700 CULTURE & RECREATION 4520-4529 Parks & Recreation $71,000 $0 $71,000 4550-4559 Libraries $125,700 $0 $125,700 4583 Patriotic Purposes $7,200 $0 $7,200 4589 Other Culture & Recreation $47,000 $0 $47,000 CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT 4619 Other Conservation $5,500 $0 $5,500 4651-4659 Economic Development $5,000 $0 $5,000 DEBT SERVICE 4711 Principal - Long Term Bonds $12,600 -$200 $12,400 4721 Interest - Long Term Bonds $9,000 -$456 $8,544 4723 Capital Leases $75,370 -$24,738 $50,632 4790-4799 Tax Anticipation Note Interest $500 $0 $500 TOTAL PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET $ 5,279,690 $ (31,774) $ 5,247,916

OTHER FUNDS 4912 Carpenter Home $507,000 -$3,968 $503,032 4914S Sewer Commission $475,736 -$3,946 $471,790 TOTAL OTHER FUNDS $ 982,736 $ (7,914) $ 974,822

TOTAL PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET $ 6,262,426 $ (39,688) $ 6,222,738

Note: A number of accounting changes regarding how expenses and revenues are reported have been made to allign with the NH DRA's chart of accounts. These changes may make comparison to prior reports difficult. Contact the Town Administrator with any questions.

11 Administration

Town Hall I write to you having completed my first full year serving as your Town Administrator. In gen- 620 Old Homestead Hwy eral, 2016 was again relatively quiet in terms of staff turnover at Town Hall. In March, Town (Route 32) Clerk Donna Munson retired and the Selectmen appointed Ron Fontaine Interim Town 352-7411 Clerk until March 2017. In June Deputy Tax Collector Warren Loock retired and the position was combined with the Deputy Town Clerk’s position to save money and provide better flex- Regular Hours ibility between offices. Sadly Warren passed away in January of 2017 and he will be sorely Monday - Friday missed. Town Hall also hired Jenna (Elwell) Fraunfelder to serve as our Administrative As- 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. sistant and she began working in May. Jenna provides support in a number of areas to Town Hall staff, primarily in the Board of Selectmen’s Office, and provides back-up to a Staff number of other areas. Welcome aboard Jenna and Ron! Michael T. Branley Town Administrator The Town competitively bid using request for proposals or request for qualifications several services with the following results: Lori Belletete  Assessing – the Town selected M&N Assessing of Westmoreland to provide general Tax Collector assessing services and work on the Town’s next revaluation, scheduled for 2019. M&N is inspecting one third of the properties in Town in 2016, 2017, and 2018 ahead of the Ron Fontaine revaluation in 2019. All M&N employees carry photo identification and approval letters Town Clerk from the Town.  Legal – the Town selected Upton & Hatfield to provide the Town with legal advice par- Karen Elliott ticular to municipal issues. Deputy Town Clerk/Tax  Financial Auditing – the Town retained our current firm Vachon & Clukay, but at a Collector savings from recent years.  Insurance – with the closure of Property & Liability Trust (formerly through the NH Local Theresa Lounder Government Center) the Town moved to Primex for property, liability, and workers com- Bookkeeper pensation insurance at a significant savings.

Jason Taylor The Town continues our efforts to make information available to you on our website, to Finance Office Assistant make information about the activities of your town available to you 24/7. In 2016 we added an email subscription feature where you can sign up to receive information you are interest- Lynda Faulkner ed in, such as Town News releases, Recreation Department updates, and public hearing Treasurer notices. In 2017 we will begin unveiling online processing of some transactions and ac- ceptance of credit cards online. Keep your eye out for more information! Also at the begin- Sara Carbonneau ning of 2017 the Recreation Department has started a Facebook page to better reach our Director of Planning & younger residents regarding upcoming programs and events. Please “Like” our page! Community Development As always, we are looking forward to continuing to offer additional information and features Mike Jasmin to you online in 2017. Your suggestions regarding what to put on the web and how to organ- Code Enforcement Officer ize the website are critical to help us ensure that the Town’s website provides useful and relevant information. Please contact me or click on the website’s feedback icon to submit a Edna Coates question or make a suggestion. Human Services & Resources Coordinator Finally, 2016 saw the return of Swanzey Uncovered, the Town’s periodic newsletter updat- ing residents and taxpayers what is going on in Town government, with two editions mailed Coleen Birmingham out to all residents in the Fall and Summer. In 2017 the Town plans to put together four edi- Assessing Coordinator tions, with two being mailed out and two being primarily web based.

Jenna Fraunfelder By participating in local government, each and every citizen makes Swanzey a better place. Administrative Assistant The many community events and projects that make Swanzey special can happen only with your support. If you would like to serve on a committee, volunteer to help with an event, or would like to find out more information about your town or its government, please contact us at Town Hall. We look forward to hearing from you!

Should you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at any time by phone, in person at Town Hall, or by email.

Respectfully Submitted, Michael T. Branley Town Administrator

12 Police Department

In reviewing 2016 Calls for Service (CFS), it pleases me to say that many of our more seri- 34 Eaton Road ous calls are down, such as, arson, assaults, thefts and robberies, accidents and DUIs. I 352-2869 would like to attribute this to a proactive law enforcement approach. Officers are spending www.swanzeypd.com as much time as possible patrolling the roadways and neighborhoods, being visible. Just the presence of a marked cruiser is a deterrent to criminals. Our RMS (Record Management System) has assisted us in allocating resources at the proper time and location to be more Staff effective. The evening and midnight shifts conduct patrols in addition to answering calls, Chief Tom De Angelis enforcing motor vehicle laws, and performing business/vacant house checks to deter crimi- Lt. Mark Chamberlain. nal activity. With that being said, patrol is only effective when coupled with solid investiga- Sgt. Joel Sampson tions. As I have mentioned in my past writings, today’s technology (computers, tablets, Sgt. Robert Eccleston smart phones and social media) is pushing law enforcement in a new direction and we must keep pace in order to conduct thorough investigations. The complexity of these investiga- Sgt. Mark LaBelle tions is taxing law enforcement, where cases require much more time and effort to solve. Det. Mary Wilson Patrol Officers In 2016 we had two officers retire, losing more than 50 years of law enforcement experi- Officer Rene Doyle ence. This has stretched our available resources to the max and I want to publicly commend Officer James Fisher our staff for doing a terrific job under demanding conditions. We have been very fortunate in Officer Kevin Clark filling these vacant positions with two outstanding officers, Kristopher Fox and Nick Pannell. Mary Wilson has been re-assigned to investigations and is our new detective. Officer Charles Johnson Officer Nicholas Pannell We continue to see the effects of the heroin epidemic placed on not only law enforcement, Officer Kristopher Fox but families affected by loved ones becoming addicts. It plagues many families as well as the crime victims it creates. Martha Waters

We are encouraging residents to take an active role in their community and call the police Office Manager when they know something is wrong. We will continue to strive, through training and hard Jill Robertson work, to provide the Town of Swanzey with the type of professional policing they deserve. Office Assistant

Thomas R. De Angelis, Chief of Police

STATISTICS It should be noted that many calls the police respond to require more than one officer; however, it is only reported as a single call for stats. Below are just a few yearly calls.

2015 2016 2015 2016 Arson 4 0 Fraud 90 92 Assaults 54 47 Sex Offender Reg 52 85 Robbery 6 0 Bad Checks 17 22 Domestics 81 75 Reckless Driving 0 15 Sexual Assault 20 14 Contempt Court 3 16 Theft 143 100 Accidents 220 178 DUI 28 11

13 Emergency Management Department

34 Eaton Road Our major task in 2016 was to work on problems that have been on the books for years relative th 355-8852 to 911 duplicate street addressing names. On January 5 2017 15 street names were changed swanzeyeoc@ and five new private roads were created for addressing purposes. swanzeypd.com In May a committee was put together made up of representatives from Police, Fire, Public Works, Town Hall, Selectmen, State of New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Communica- Office Hours tions, United States Postal Service and Emergency Management. Many public meetings were Mondays held and with input from residents a recommended list was presented to the board of selectmen 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for approval. Following the Board of Selectmen’s approval a public notice was issued on De- cember 28th with following list of street changes (see chart below). The committee will be work- unless we had other ing on more changes during the year 2017. meetings during the week. To make an appointment, leave a Code Red continues to be an efficient tool for contacting Swanzey residents to inform them of message at 355-8852 critical information such as bridge or road closings. We will be getting new training this next year as the Code Red has undergone many new changes. We recommend that Swanzey residents continue to update Code Red contact information, especially if addresses or phone num- Staff bers have changed recently. You also can add a cell phone number. More information can be Bruce Bohannon found on the Town’s website under Town Government, then Emergency Management. You can Emergency then sign up by clicking on the link on the right titled “Code Red” to enroll. For those who do not Management Director have computers, contact our office to help sign up. Pam Fortner Deputy EMD Emergency Management continues to stay active in “All Hazards Public Health Planning” and disaster preparation. They are going through changes, including looking for a new leader. Emergency Management Director Bruce Bohannon was able to attend Emergency Manage- ment conferences in New Hampshire and in the state of Maryland, where many new ideas were gleaned and brought back to share with local partners.

This office has attended various Vermont Yankee Nuclear power plant closing briefings prior to the Vernon plant closure. Now that the plant is closed, the Swanzey Office of Emergency Management will be going through adjustments with budgets and new training developed. More efficient on local training for natural disasters will be a work in progress.

We would be happy to answer any questions or receive any comments you may have.

Respectfully Submitted,

Bruce Bohannon Pamela Fortner Emergency Management Director Deputy Emergency Management Director

Old Street Name New Street Name The Town has also created the follow- Centerview Cir Spruce Cir ing private roads for addressing Depot Rd Ext Tower Ln Homestead Ave Holbrook Ave Riverside Lane (off Holbrook Avenue) Houghton Point South Pitcher Pt Arbor Lane (off Old Homestead Highway) Houghton Point North Houghton Pt Juniper Lane (off Old Homestead High- Lake Shore Rd Waters Edge Rd Maple St Ashuelot St Apple Lane (off Summer Street) Massey Hill Rd (from Rt. 12 to Sugar Yale Lane (off Matthews Road) Hill Rd) Birch Rd Massey Hill Rd (from Rt. 32 to Sugar Hill Rd) Sycamore Hill Rd Old Eaton Rd Cedar Rd Old Lake St Underwood Rd Effective January 5, 2017

North Grove St Summer St

South Grove St Summer St North Pine St Walnut Pl

14 Fire Department

The Swanzey Fire Department is comprised of on-call, part time and career firefighters and 34 Main Street emergency medical technicians, assigned to the various department functions, working out 358-6455 of the three fire stations. On-call means employees who have other careers, but are em- ployed by the department and respond from home or work when there is an emergency call. In addition, the department employs two part time employees, the Deputy Fire Chief and the Emergency - Dial 911 EMS Coordinator and two career employees, the Fire Inspector and the Fire Chief, who comprise the administrative staff and provide daytime coverage and administrative support Staff to the department. Norman W. Skantze Fire Chief The administrative staff provides a key role in providing services to the community and sup- Vincent Sanchez port to the on-call firefighters and EMS providers. The administrative staff augments daytime emergency response to the community during the week days when the immediate availabil- Deputy Chief ity of the on call staff is often limited. The town has seen a steady increase in emergency Brandon West calls since 2003 when the department responded to only 553 emergency calls. This past EMS Coordinator year the department responded to 898 calls in 2016. Eric Mattson

Captain- Fire Inspector With 7,300 residents and over 3,205 housing units in the community, there is a steady demand for Fire and EMS services throughout the community. The Swanzey Fire Department provides first response to all EMS calls. The contracted ambulance service is provided by Emergency Response Diluzio Ambulance of Keene, New Hampshire. Partners Swanzey Police During the course of the year, Swanzey firefighters participate in hundreds of hours of man- SWNH District Mutual Aid datory fire and EMS training. Training begins with New Hampshire Fire Standards and Training Commission accredited Firefighter and National Registry certification as Emergen- DiLuzio Ambulance cy Medical Technicians. Currently the department has twenty-two state licensed Emergency Cheshire Medical Center Medical Technicians. Of these providers, approximately half work at the basic certification Swanzey Emergency level and the others are certified at the advanced level. Once certified, employees then at- Management tend monthly continuing education training sponsored by the Swanzey Fire Department. Personnel use the continuing education to maintain their EMS skills and meet requirements for bi-annual recertification. Maintenance of an EMT license is no small task and requires a Emergency Responses very significant commitment by our personnel. This commitment is reflected by the high lev- 600 Medical Emergencies el of care our personnel are capable of providing using state of the art equipment carried on 53 MV Accidents three non-transporting EMS vehicles. The EMS vehicles, including a heavy rescue truck and 10 Water Rescue Task two EMS squads stationed throughout the community. When there is an emergency, our Force personnel respond with these vehicles to stabilize sick and injured patients in preparation for 2 Aircraft Crashes transport to Cheshire Hospital. Many times depending on the severity of the calls or patient needs, our personnel step up to assist the ambulance contractor providing additional per- 1 Watercraft Rescue sonnel to work in the ambulance during transport. The department responded to six hundred 666 Rescue & and sixty six EMS, Rescue and Motor Vehicle calls in 2016 Emergency Medical Services The Swanzey Fire Department responded to forty-one multiple alarm fires in 2016 both in town and in the surrounding communities. The department responded to two-hundred and thirty two fire calls and provided some form of mutual aid fifty four times. We are fortunate to 43 Fire have the support of the South West District Mutual Aid system, including the communica- 30 Hazardous Condition tions center and the member communities who serve our town whenever assistance is 62 Service Calls needed. 30 Good Intent 49 False Alarms Over the past year the department worked closely with the Board of Selectmen and other 15 Severe Weather town departments and we would like to take this opportunity to thank them and the residents of the town of Swanzey for your continued support of our mission to the community. 898 Total Emergencies

We also thank all of our firefighters both retired and active who have and who continue to contribute to the success of the department and ensure the smooth operation of the department, its apparatus and three stations. We encourage all members of the community who may consider working as an on-call firefighter or EMT to contact the Fire Chief to learn what opportunities are available.

Norman W. Skantze Vincent Sanchez Fire Chief Deputy Chief 15 Fire Department (continued)

Chief Norman W. Skantze, AEMT

Captain David Page – EMT Deputy Chief Vincent Sanchez, EMT Captain Eric Mattson, AEMT

Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Lieutenant Darren Naeck – EMT Lieutenant Keith Bell Lieutenant Ben Tatro – AEMT Lieutenant Andrea Fisher – EMT Lieutenant Shawn Beal Lieutenant Brandon West – EMTP Lieutenant Geoff Davis – EMT

FF. Ronald E. Fontaine FF. Kevin Bell FF. Fred MacKenzie FF. Fred Hale FF. Lee Dunham FF. Robert Symonds III – EMT FF. Tom Woodbury – EMT FF. Richard Lewandowski FF. Richard Symonds FF. Sherry Mattson – AEMT FF. Robert Goodell FF. Terri Skantze – AEMT FF. Kate Mattson FF. Robert Herrick FF. Tyson Frazier – EMT FF. Nick Skrocki FF. Arthur Whipple FF. Joseph Amato – AEMT PFF. Paige Ayotte FF. Mark LaBelle FF. Robert LaBelle FF. Sylvester Karasinski - EMT FF. Ted Tillson FF. Chelsea Bell FF. Matt O’Neil, EMT FF. Peter Goodenough PFF. Joshua Duyck

MRHS Student Intern - Hayden Goodenough Multiple Alarm Fires 2016

1st Alarms – 25 2nd Alarms – 7 1/11/2016 375 Cobble Hill Rd. 2/26/2016 42 Rule St. Keene 1/28/2016 11 Barrett Ave. Keene 3/8/2016 110 Fish Hatchery Rd. Richmond 2/4/2016 15 Frost St. Marlborough 4/26/2016 37 Fairbanks St. Keene 2/12/2016 329 Monadnock Hwy. 7/28/2016 2 South Winchester St. 2/14/2016 44 Barden Cir. 12/11/2016 262 South St. Troy 2/14/2016 7 Chickadee Ct. Keene 12/16/2016 416 Sawyers Crossing Rd. 2/14/2016 61 Richmond Rd. Winchester 3rd Alarms – 4 2/14/2016 193 Elm St. Keene 1/5/2016 8 Water St. Putney VT. 2/21/2016 Railroad St. Keene 4/24/2016 775 Alstead Ctr. Rd. Alstead 3/31/2016 481 West St. Keene 7/13/2016 398 Nutting Rd. Jaffrey 4/2/2016 1390 Old Homestead Hwy. 10/25/2016 321 Old Homestead Hwy. 4/5/2016 259 Main St. Keene 4th Alarms/Special call – 5 4/9/2016 67 North Main St. Troy 4/17/2016 St. Rte. 9 Stoddard 5/1/2016 253 Back Ashuelot Rd Winchester 4/20/2016 281 Juniper Hill Rd. Stoddard 5/7/2016 109 Sawyers Crossing Rd. 4/21/2016 575 Rte. 9 Stoddard 6/15/2016 226 South Rd. 4/23/2016 575 Rte. 9 Stoddard 8/25/2016 1239 Old Homestead Hwy. 4/30/2016 1122 Alstead Ctr. Rd. Alstead 9/1/2016 395 Manning Hill Rd. Winchester 9/11/2016 57 Homestead Ave 10/8/2016 49 South Rd. 10/13/2016 150 South Winchester St. 11/2/2016 79 South Winchester St. 12/11/2016 464 Forest Lake Rd. Winchester 12/11/2016 447 West St. Keene

16 Fire Department (continued)

Report of Forest Fire Warden and State Forest Ranger

Over the past two years, New Hampshire has experienced its busiest fire seasons since 1989. 1,090 acres burned during the 2016 season. The White Mountain National Forest experienced its largest fire since becoming a National Forest, burning 330 acres in the town of Albany in November. Fires falling under state jurisdiction burned 759 acres, with the largest fire of 199 acres occurring in Stoddard. The extremely dry summer led to a busy fall fire season with large fires occurring into mid-November. Drought conditions hampered fire suppression efforts and extended the time needed to extinguish fires. Your local fire departments and the Division of Forests & Lands worked tirelessly throughout the year to protect homes and the forests. The statewide system of 16 fire lookout towers continues to operate on high fire danger days. Our fire lookouts are credited with keeping many fires small due to their quick and accurate spotting capabilities. The towers fire detection efforts were supplemented by the NH Civil Air Patrol 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 flammable wildland fuels intermix. Several of the fires during the 2016 season threatened structures, and a few structures were burned, a constant reminder that forest fires burn more than just trees. Homeowners should take measures to prevent a wildland fire from spreading to their home. Precautions include keeping your roof and gutters clear of leaves and pine needles, and maintaining adequate green space around your home free of flammable materials. Additional information and homeowner recommendations are available at www.firewise.org. Please help Smokey Bear, your local fire department, and the state’s Forest Rangers by being fire wise and fire safe!

As we prepare for the 2017 fire season, please remember to contact your local Forest Fire Warden or Fire Department to determine if a fire permit is required before 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 snow. Fire permits are also available online in most towns and may be obtained by visiting www.NHfirepermit.com. The burning of household waste is prohibited by the Air Resources Division of the Department of Environmental Services (DES). You are encouraged to contact the local fire department or DES at 603-271-3503 or www.des.nh.gov for more information. Safe open burning requires your dili- gence and responsibility. Thank you for helping us to protect New Hampshire’s forest resources. For more information please contact the Division of Forests & Lands at (603) 271-2214, or online at www.nhdfl.org.

2016 WILDLAND FIRE STATISTICS (All fires reported as of December 2016)

HISTORICAL DATA

YEAR NUMBER of ACRES 2016 351 1090 2015 124 635

2014 112 72

2013 182 144 2012 318 206

CAUSES OF FIRES REPORTED (These numbers do not include the WMNF) Arson Debris Burning Campfire Children Smoking Railroad Equipment Lightning Misc.* 15 85 35 10 12 2 18 9 148

REMEMBER, ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES!

17 Public Works Department

98 Pine Street This year will go down in the books as an average winter. What that means is we used just 352-7116 about the average amount of salt and used our overtime budget almost up. But since our budget season is for the calendar year and our winter seasons are not there is more to the Staff story. January and February was the bulk of the storms this year and we had a little rest in Lee Dunham the last half of the month of January. So it looked like we would have more than enough Director money budgeted and would have a surplus. Then December came in hard and we used as much salt in December as we did in the first two months of the year. Trevor Hood Foreman Culverts and Roads: The big project this year was Main St. Starting with the Main St Com- mittee’s report to the Selectmen several years ago the project came to completion this year. Rob Hart This project added on-street parking and new street lights along with a new storm drainage Grounds and Facilities system and new sidewalks. A second large project was the removal and replacement of the Foreman culvert on Hale Hill Rd. This project was mostly funded by grant money from the NHDES ARM Funds. This project was spearheaded by the Cheshire County Conservation District. Ann Bedaw The Contractor for both of these projects was the Pat Rawson Construction Company from Scott Patnode Chesterfield. The road crew kept busy repairing several catch basins and replacing a culvert Todd Trombley on California Brook Rd. They prepped for pavement South Grove St, now Summer St. and Art Whipple Hillside Ave. The crew paved portions of Warmac Rd, Arrowcrest Rd, South Grove St and Brendan Woods Hillside Ave. along with other minor areas around town.

Summer Seasonal Bridges: This year aside from some small issues to our cover bridges there was no major Ronald Bemis activity. The Selectmen appointed a committee to look into all options available for the Arthur B. Whipple closed Christian Hill Railroad bridge. We still have two red listed bridges that have to be Gerry Bussiere worked on the Christian Hill bridge and the twin culverts on Rabbit Hollow Rd. Robert Hammond Other Work: Our grader gave us some problems this year with us sending out both the lift Winter Seasonal and steering cylinders to be repaired. We then discovered a hole in the exhaust manifold. All Paul Fassett this work was done in house. The highway crew was pulled into replacement of part of the septic system at the Carpenter Home. They also constructed a new parking area for the Mt Caesar hiking trail.

Cemeteries and Parks: Because of the unusually warm and light winter we were able to keep the cemeteries open into January and opened in the spring in March. There were 49 burials this year with 15 full burials and 34 cremation burials. We started out the year with the crew busy with lawn care but the summer drought slowed down the grass which was a relief as our summer crew was impacted by the loss of longtime town resident Arthur B. Whipple. We were able to spread lime on all the fields and cemeteries once again in the fall this year.

Facilities: A number of projects cropped up this year construction of an office in the town hall and two new access doors to the attic at the Carpenter Home as well as removing a sliding door.

1953 - Route 10 Road maintenance for gravel 1920 or 1930

18 Recycling Center

Market Prices “A slow Climb” 97 Pine Street For 2016 we started to see the recycling market begin its slow climb back to better pric- 357-3808 ing. Metal pricing has been jumping up and down all summer. Plastics have taken the biggest hit. With oil prices low it dragged down the demand for recycled plastic, driving up Hours the demand for virgin plastic. Tuesday & Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2017 Goals Wednesday Improve signs around the facility & use New Hampshire the Beautiful for free signs. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Watch the recycling markets to get the best prices for commodities. Continue to clean up Saturday around the facility. Purchase Department supplies in bulk. Reduce landfill disposal and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. increase recycling. Get more residents involved in “Upcycling”. closed Sunday, Monday, & Thursday NEW For the seasonal Swanzey Uncovered we will be putting neat “Upcycling” ideas that the Staff whole family can do. For an example we have been saving wine corks. Something as sim- Manager ple as a wine cork can be used for a variety of crafts! If you are interested, ask a solid Josh Whipple waste operator at our facility! Solid Waste Operators David Whipple Upcycle, Upcycled, Upcycling John Jardine To process (used goods or waste material) so as to produce something that is often better George Phillips than the original: I upcycled a stained tablecloth into curtains. Ernest Snow Nancy White Barbara Jeffery Sharon Bissel Douglas Greene Chad Leslie

Materials Diverted from Landfill Recycling Revenue 2014 2015 2016 Residents diverted 1016.71 tons of material from the landfill in 2016, saving the Town $103,877.26 in disposal fees and an esti- Gate Fees $36,853 $44,634 $36,156 mated $13,500 in haul fees. Deposits $24,585 $23,662 $26,525 2014 2015 2016 Scrap Metals $13,667 $4,540 $17,975 Paper $257.18 $222.13 $233.84 Cardboard $12,298 $8,463 $9,735 Plastic $29.72 $35.55 $32.71 Mixed Paper $4,631 $2,709 $3,715 Glass $98.16 $99.29 $87.68 Plastic $10,498 $10,710 $6,549 Metal $52.12 $69.16 $134.43 Other $739 $759 $582 Electronics $10.43 $12.89 $7.84 Total $103,271 $95,477 $101,237 Tires $10.68 $22.82 $10.75 Auto Fluids $3.88 $4.93 $5.10 Vegetable Oil $0.40 $0.52 $0.35 Average Price per Ton Textiles $5.09 $5.05 $5.81 2014 2015 2016 C & D $422.89 $481.57 $498.20 Cardboard $95 $75 $85 Organics $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Mixed Paper $35 $25 $32 Total Diverted $1,187.34 $1,258.95 $1,016.71 Scrap Metal $120 $52 $70 Total Landfilled 1048 1040 919 #1 Plastic $300 $150 $155 Note: All weights are in tons #2 Plastic $580 $470 $300

19 Planning Board

Regular meetings The Planning Board consists of 6 elected members, a representative from the Board of Se- 2nd and 4th Thursdays of lectmen and 3 appointed alternate members. The Planning Board’s work is divided between each month at 6:00 p.m. at reviewing proposals for development, such as subdivisions and site plans, and preparing Town Hall. recommendations for how best to use land in Swanzey. The Planning Board’s work is divided between reviewing proposals for development, such as subdivisions and site plans, and preparing recommendations for how to best use land in Swanzey. These recommendations Elected Members are formalized in the Town’s zoning ordinance, site plan and subdivision regulations, and in Glenn Page, Chair the master plan. Scott Self, Vice Chair June Fuerderer In addition to attending regular meetings of the Planning Board, Board members are also (deceased); Don Skiba active participants in many other committees that relate to land use and that shape the fu- appointed to fill remainder ture of the Town. Some of these committees are the Water Study Committee, Capital Im- of term provements Program Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee, and the Jane Johnson Drinking Water Protection Committee. Richard Sainsbury Joseph Smith Applications considered by the Planning Board in 2016 were as follows: Selectmen’s 12 Site Plan Review Applications Representative - rotates 3 Subdivision Applications 12 Multi-Tenant/New-Tenant Applications Appointed Alternate 4 Boundary Line Adjustment Applications Members 1 Request for Voluntary Merger Jim McConnell 18 Sign Applications Liz Traynor 6 Excavation Permit Renewals Vacant position 2 Home Occupation Applications 2 Requests for feedback pursuant to RSA 41:14-a (a state statute that requires Selectmen Legal Notices to solicit feedback from the Planning Board and Conservation Commission prior to any pro- Posted on the Town web- posed sale or acquisition of land and/or buildings by the Town) site, at Town Hall and the two Swanzey post offices, Of particular note in 2016 was the Planning Board’s work on revising the Town’s existing printed in the Keene Senti- Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance adopted in 2009. The NH Legislature adopted a “state- nel, and sent by certified wide” accessory dwelling unit provision during its 2016 session, which goes into effect on mail to abutters. June 1, 2017. The adoption of this new state law made it necessary to update/revise the Town’s existing accessory dwelling unit provisions. The proposed new section (to be voted Questions, concerns or upon on March 14, 2017) would permit attached accessory dwelling units as an accessory comments use in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings, subject to certain restrictions about pending or proposed and conditions. The new section would also permit detached accessory dwelling units by applications: special exception only in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings, subject to Town Planner certain restrictions and conditions. If you have questions regarding the proposed ordinance, Sara Carbonneau please contact Planning & Community Development Director Sara Carbonneau at 352- 352-7411 x108 7411, ext. 108. scarbonneau@ town.swanzey.nh.us Finally, we would like to remember June Fuerderer – June began her service to the Town in 1986 as a member of the Conservation Commission. Joining the Planning Board in 1987, June was an active and dedicated public servant. During her final months, June was una- ble to attend Board meetings. However, she insisted that friends and family visiting her at Maplewood update her as to the “goings-on” in Town Government and read aloud the minutes from various boards and committees. Thank you June – we miss you.

20 Planning & Community Development

The staff of the Planning & Community Development Department is available to address Town Hall zoning and planning questions, applications to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of 620 Old Homestead Hwy Adjustment, building permits, and zoning enforcement. PO Box 10009 (Route 32) Sara Carbonneau is available to answer questions about land use requirements and zoning, and manages applications that come before the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Regular Hours Adjustment. She also provides staff assistance to the Economic Development Advisory Monday through Friday, Committee, Capital Improvements Program Committee, and other committees that may be 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. established that impact community development. She also works closely with other organizations such as Southwest Region Planning Commission, NH Department of Transporta- It is recommended that you tion, and NH Department of Environmental Services on issues that have an impact on the call ahead to schedule an community. appointment with the Code Enforcement Officer, as he Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Mike Jasmin is available to answer questions about is often in the field. building requirements and building permit applications. Jasmin also investigates concerns about possible violations of Town regulations, often in conjunction with the Town’s Fire Staff Inspector and Health Officer. Jasmin is also tasked with the evaluation of Town-owned Sara Carbonneau facilities – making recommendations as to work that may be needed to extend the life- Director span and safety of the facility. 352-7411 ext. 108 scarbonneau@ Planning and Community Development staff would like to thank the 2016 KSC Senior town.swanzey.nh.us Seminar Geography students for their work on “Not Your Village, Nor My Village, but Our Town: A Community Resource Inventory of Swanzey, New Hampshire.” This is the sec- Mike Jasmin ond year that the Town has worked with Keene State College students on community in- Code Enforcement Office/ ventory projects. Their work provides invaluable insights when assessing strengths and Deputy Health Officer needs in the town. 352-7411 ext. 105 [email protected]

Code Enforcement Report 2016 was a very busy year for Code Enforcement. The responsibilities of Deputy Health Officer were added to Mike Jasmin’s responsibilities. The number of permits issued during 2016 was up slightly from 2015, but revenues were down - largely because the permits issued were for smaller residential projects versus last year’s larger commercial ventures. Jasmin also spent a significant amount of time reviewing the Town’s 50 plus buildings, with a focus on renovations or replacement of the Towns’ most critical properties, namely Town Hall, DPW, Fire, Police, and the Transfer Station and Recycling facility. The Department also participates in the Town’s Joint Loss Management Committee; this committee is mandated by state statute and focuses on the Town’s safety concerns for its employees and the general public. Working with the Fire Department, Health Officer, and Director of Planning & Community Development, we are in the process of creating a Housing Standards Ordinance. Early indicators are that Swanzey is in a position to have a big year with the potential for significant growth.

21 Zoning Board of Adjustment

Regular meetings The Swanzey Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) consists of 5 elected members and 5 ap- Town Hall 7:00 p.m. pointed alternates. Alternate member vacancies are posted on the Town’s website. If you Third Monday with the ex- are interested in serving on the Board you are encouraged to attend a meeting (or two) and ception of January and to speak with current members. Minutes can be found on the Town’s website and provide February when the board insight as to the roles and responsibilities of the Board. In addition, the ZBA welcomes pub- meets on the second Mon- lic attendance at its meetings. day of the month. The ZBA evaluates requests of property owners who want to use their land in ways that de- Agendas & Minutes viate from Swanzey’s zoning ordinance. Examples include requests for variances, special Posted on the Town web- exceptions, appeals from administrative decisions, and requests for equitable waivers from site & at Town Hall dimensional requirements.

Members Swanzey’s zoning ordinance was adopted by and is amended by the voters of the Town. Bill Hutwelker, Chair When zoning amendments are proposed, the Planning Board holds public hearings to solicit Keith Thibault, V. Chair input. The ZBA encourages residents to take an active role in developing the regulations Robert Mitchell and ordinances that affect each and every one of you. (Swanzey’s zoning ordinance can be Bryan Rudgers found on the Town’s website.) Sarah Tatro The powers and actions of zoning boards are strictly controlled by New Hampshire law. For Alternates example, the criteria for granting variances is established by RSA 674:33,I(b). All towns Charles Beauregard, Sr. must use those criteria. If an applicant meets all the criteria, the ZBA must grant the vari- Shane Bryant ance. Martin Geheran Eric Kallio Planning and Community Development Director Sara Carbonneau is available to answer Adam Mulhearn questions regarding the ZBA or the Town’s zoning ordinance. In addition, the NH Office of Energy and Planning (www.nh.gov/oep/) has on-line resources to help citizens understand Questions, concerns or the roles and responsibilities of zoning board of adjustment. comments about pending or proposed The Zoning Board would also like to take this opportunity to remember Chuck Beauregard. applications: Chuck served in various capacities in Town government over many years. Most recently, Town Planner Chuck served as an elected member on the ZBA prior to moving out of Town. Chuck’s dedi- Sara Carbonneau cation to the community was evident in everything he did. He will be missed. 352-7411 x108 scarbonneau@ 2016 Applications Presented to the Zoning Board of Adjustment town.swanzey.nh.us 16 Variance Applications 6 Requests for Special Exceptions 0 Appeals from Administrative Decisions 0 Requests for Equitable Waiver 1 Request for Rehearing 0 Site Visits

22 Sewer Commission

Swanzey has three different sewer systems. The Village of West Swanzey is served by an Regular meetings aerated lagoon treatment plant located off Denman Thompson Highway. North Swanzey has Town Hall a collection system and two pump stations that move sewage to the Keene Treatment Plant 4:30 p.m. at the airport. Swanzey owns 4.7% of the Keene Treatment Plant. The third system is com- First & Third prised of customers in Edgewood, Matthews Road and Rte.10 including Market Basket and Wednesdays Sears. These customers access the Keene collection and treatment system. Members Major costs above and beyond normal operating costs include replacing the back up gener- Glenn Page, Chair ator at the West plant. The existing generator was original to the plant (1981). The upgrades Larry Crowder to the Keene Plant are ongoing and Swanzey is responsible for 4.7% of those costs. So far William Snyder Swanzey has covered the costs with a $300,000.00. Community Development Block Grant and withdrawals from our capital reserve fund. Another expense on the horizon is the State Staff repaving of Rte. 32 from the Keene line to the Mass. border. Swanzey will be responsible for Scott Self the raising/replacing 37 manhole rings and covers in North Swanzey. Tom Hastings Sandi Page, Admin Asst. Respectfully submitted, Glenn W. Page, Chair Questions, concerns or comments Sandi Page, Administrative Assistant 357-1291 spage@town. swanzey.nh.us

Sewer Commission Financial Reports (This is a modified accrual basis report.)

Summary of Sewer Fund Revenue & Expenses 2016 Sewer Fund Interim Trial Balance Revenues December 31, 2016 User Fees - Current Year: West Swanzey 190,201.71 Assets Cash 406,569.35 User Fees - Current Year: North Swanzey 154,338.20 Investments 512,131.68 User Fees - Prior Years: West Swanzey 43,546.50 West Swanzey Receivable 39,480.65 User Fees - Prior Years: North Swanzey 33,338.66 North Swanzey Receivable 27,175.31 Interest 3,448.43 West Swanzey Liens Receivable 15,281.83 Redemptions 8,943.69 North Swanzey Liens Receivable 520.38 Interest & Costs for Redemptions 2,858.82 Accounts Receivable (Trustees of Trust Funds, State of NH, etc.) - Sewer Fund Interest 778.24 Hook-up Fees, Insurance Claims & Other Total Assets $ 1,001,159.20 Miscellaneous Revenue 74.29 Liabilities NH State Aid Grants 59,399.00 Due to Other Funds 73,999.53 Transfers from Capital Reserve - Total Liabilities 73,999.53 Total Revenues $ 496,927.54 Fund Equity 12/31/2016 $ 927,159.67 Expenditures Operating Expenses (see Detailed State- ment of Payments all Funds) 461,494.79 Total Expenditures $ 461,494.79

23 Trustees of Trust Funds

Meetings Trustees of Trust Funds are the fiduciary managers of public and private money in some 63 Quarterly, on the fourth different accounts, serving the Town of Swanzey, the Monadnock Regional School District, Thursday of January, April, the Cemetery Trustees, the North Swanzey Water and Fire Precinct, as well as several July and October and such scholarship and other single-purpose funds. Reports on each of these accounts can be additional times as neces- found elsewhere in this publication. sary. The investment climate of 2016 followed two scenarios: a long phase of range-bound stabil- Members ity, owing in large part to the uncertainties and noisy campaigning of an election year; and an Steven Bittel (2017) impressive relief rally in November and December once the uncertainties had been resolved. Edward Morenz (2018) In the background, the Federal Reserve continued its policy of talking up, and eventually Richard Scaramelli (2019) raising, interest rates another notch. Beverly Bernard, Alternate Trustees continue to manage these funds primarily for safety and income, consistent with Information our Investment Policy (available on the Town website). Our emphasis on consumer staples Michael T. Branley and short-term bonds sustained modest returns and price stability, while keeping us largely Town Administrator out of the turn toward risk which characterized the surge in December. Nonetheless, we mbranley@ managed to garner respectable returns of 4.84% total return in our “nonrestricted” funds, and town.swanzey.nh.us 7.1% in our investment portfolio.

The Trustees of Trust For the past five years, our bookkeeping has been performed pro bono by trustee Steven Funds maintain custody of Bittel. With the support of the Select Board, we have now engaged a local accounting firm, all trust funds held by the Lynn C. Rust LLC, to maintain these accounts. Trustees wish to acknowledge Steven Bittel’s Town of Swanzey and Mo- contribution of expertise and scrupulous attention to detail these past several years, to the nadnock Regional School benefit of our work and of the Town of Swanzey. Our dedicated recording secretary of sever- District. Such funds in- al years, Beverly Bernard, has agreed to serve as a trustee-alternate, providing valued sup- clude Capital Reserve and port for the many occasions when a counter-signature is needed, or a deposit needs to be Expendable Trusts funded made. We appreciate Beverly’s willingness to assume yet another position of trust. by public appropriations at the respective Town and We have added a new single-purpose account, the “First Responders Fund,” as a vehicle for District Meetings, and oth- the receipt of donations in memory of individuals who have served Swanzey in the fire and er trust accounts funded police departments, and related services. Some $1,640 flowed into this account in its first by private bequests, dona- few months of existence. tions, scholarships, and memorials. The Cemetery If you or a family member is in a position to consider adding Swanzey to your estate plans, Fund is a perpetual trust. the trustees would be pleased to confer with you or your representative. Our private trusts, Trustees manage the in- donated by townspeople in the past, grew by realized income and market gains nearly $1 vestment of the trust million this year — reaching a total of $4,130,300, notwithstanding substantial withdrawals in funds, as well as the order- support of earmarked projects (e.g., Whitcomb Hall, sidewalks, Carpenter Home, etc.). We ly disbursements there- would be delighted to add more resources to existing funds, or to help formulate a cause form. Trustees hold fiduci- dear to you. ary authority, in compliance with NH statutes (notably RSA 31, 32, and 91-A). All trust accounts are audited and submitted annually to the Charitable Trust Unit of the NH De- partment of Justice, and to the NH Department of Revenue Administration.

24 The Carpenter Home

The residents have been very busy the past year. They went for many picnics this past 1 Simeneau Lane summer. They went to Swanzey Lake and did a butterfly release with the kids from Summer 352-2269 camp. This was enjoyed by all. We had good weather this Summer. They planted a vegetable and flower garden. They were kept busy all summer long seeing how everything was Judith Bohannon, R.N. growing. It was great. We were able to get a fresh coat of paint on the outside of the build- Administrator ing before winter. The home looks great. Throughout the year we were able to get a few rooms repainted and windows and doors replaced. Every year the home looks better and carpenterhome@ more refreshed. The friends of the Carpenter Home have been very busy working hard to town.swanzey.nh.us raise money for us to use for the home. Anyone interested in helping the friends please contact us. We would love to hear from you. I would like to thank the entire staff at the Carpen- The Carpenter Home is an ter Home for all the hard work this past year. I have greatly appreciated it. Please come see assisted living facility for us anytime. the elderly. The Home provides assisted living ser- Respectfully Submitted, vices in a comfortable, rural setting to both private Judith A. Bohannon, RN pay and Medicaid recipi- Carpenter Home Administrator ents. Lucy Carpenter granted her house and land with a sizeable restricted endowment to the Town of Swanzey. Opera- tion of the Carpenter Home is designed to be financially self-sustaining.

Carpenter Home Special Revenue Fund Financial Report 2016 (This is a modified accrual basis report.) Carpenter Home Special Revenue Fund Revenue Revenue Resident Payments (Room & Board Received 2016) 464,533.36 Room & Board Received in 2015 for 2016 10,620.00 Medicare Part D Related Revenue 13.56 Miscellaneous Income 2016 (includes Grants) 542.54 Less: Refunds 6,419.94 Resident Payments (2014 and 2015 Receivables) 27,357.57 Resident Payments (2017 Receivables) 8,925.00 Revenue from Trust Funds for 2016 Facility Improvements 30,719.91 Transfers from Trust Funds related to Operational Costs 0.00 Personal Allowance Revenue 1,865.88 Donations 270.00 Receivables Resident Payments (Room & Board 2016) 2,899.53 State of New Hampshire (NH Medicaid) 13,377.00 Due from Trust Funds for 2016 Facility Improvements 0.00 Due from Trust Funds to Supplement Operational Costs 0.00 Residents Personal Items Receivables 0.00 Total Revenue & Receivables 2016 482,139.27 Carpenter Home Special Revenue Fund Expenditures Expenditures Operational Costs 481,257.19 Facility Improvements (funded through Trust Accounts and/or Grants) 30,719.91 Resident Personal Accounts Expenses 0.00 Resident Medicare Part D Related Expenses 13.56 Personal Allowances Remitted 1,865.88 Total Expenditures 2016 513,856.54 Special Revenue Fund Gain (Loss) 2016 (31,717.27)

Other Funds Available for Benefit of the Carpenter Home 12/31/2016 Balance Available Carpenter Home Expendable Trust (includes contribution from 2016 Warrant Article) 46,375.10 Balance Available Carpenter Home Non-Restricted Trust Account (established 2016) 1,042.92 Balance of Income Available in Other Trust Accounts 187,803.32 Total Trust Funds Available for Benefit of the Carpenter Home 12/31/2016 235,221.34

Income Generated during 2016 by Other Trust Accounts 15,080.23

25 North Swanzey Water & Precinct

31 Walnut Place We are committed to provide clean safe water at the lowest costs possible. North Swanzey 352-2338 In order to achieve this goal in 2017 we are proposing to:

1. Pass-on the 8% increase in costs for purchasing water from the City of Keene. Sylvester Karasinski 2. The fixed quarterly charges are to stay the same, as they have over the last ten years. Superintendent We are proposing a level Precinct Tax that funds your Capital Reserve Accounts and Debt Service for the Wilson Pond improvements. Bryan Rudgers Commissioner We encourage you to conserve water as we are hopefully coming out of the drought. Water service leaks were repaired on Monadnock Highway, Swanzey Factory Road, and Wilson Pond Road this past year. We continue our great working relationship with our local vendors Robert Herrick and appreciate their hard work & expertise. Commissioner Our monthly bacteria tests, as well as quarterly analysis for disinfection byproducts, are all in Alfred “Gus” Lerandeau compliance. Commissioner Our meters are over half way through their twenty year life-span, and several have required

battery replacement. We’ll be contacting you if we need to access your meter. RoseAnn Amato Treasurer Our meetings are posted and are open to the Public. We welcome your attendance, and please check out our website at www.northswanzeywater.org for more information. Polly Seymour Auditor Please note our new address above, effective January 5, 2017. Hopefully the Postal Service will change our zip code to Swanzey as well.

Anne Karasinski Please call us should you have any questions or concerns about your Water Precinct. Moderator

Respectfully submitted,

Sylvester Karasinski Superintendent NH Grade I # 2476

Pail Factory Workers in 1919 Bucket Factory Workers Spooling workers at the Woolen Mill 1922

26 Economic Development Advisory Committee

EDAC’s charge is to promote and support economic development and business retention for the Meetings Town of Swanzey with recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. Committee members repre- Second Monday at sent broad backgrounds in banking, chief executive and chief financial officers, sales, real estate, 5:00 p.m. technology and accounting backgrounds. EDAC coordinates with the Board of Selectmen and Town Hall other town committees while pursuing our objectives to better market and promote quality business development within Swanzey. Robust business retention and growth creates jobs, enhanc- Members es community support and pays taxes that relieve homeowners’ burdens. Steven D. Bittel, Chair Beverly Bernard The Committee’s focus during 2016 was to further refine the promotion of business development Arthur Boufford in North Swanzey’s industrial and commercial districts, focusing on the recruitment of new and (deceased) expanded business enterprises. The North Swanzey land, alone, comprises about 350 acres of Jerry Gomarlo properly zoned property, a significant portion of which is site-developable. Other developable cor- H. Gregory Johnson ridors exist within the Town. Guy Pronesti (resigned in 2017) To that end, during the past year EDAC: Lynn C. Rust, CPA Don Skiba  Again, consulted with the Arnett Development Group on strategies and practical applications. Bill Hutwelker,  Initiated contact with surrounding towns to fathom a combined marketing effort. The com- Alternate Member bined effort would represent a significant Southwestern New Hampshire market and political influence. There is power in numbers – the tri-town initiative brings 16,000+ people to the table, 9 state-level elected local officials, 2 executive councilors, varied commercial properties (including industrial, retail, and manufacturing), vacant and developed land, economic revitalization zones, and tax increment financing districts, to name a few.  Reached an exploratory agreement with the towns of Hinsdale and Winchester to form a “Tri- Town” marketing effort, funded by all three partners. The initial effort has two major goals, (1) to assemble a group property market package and strategy and (2) to structure future grant funding to proactively promote local business opportunities and properties. The combined effort would also include a more potent political influence in an effort to generate further support.

Work continues in 2017. In addition to actively pursuing the Tri-Town initiative, several expanded Swanzey areas will be explored, especially the West Swanzey Route-10 corridor.

Finally, EDAC and the Town of Swanzey lost a champion of business this year with the passing of Arthur Boufford. Arthur brought to the Committee an extensive business, banking, and real estate background, together with an appreciation of Swanzey’s quality of life (which he was able to capture in his beautiful photographs – many of which can be found on the Town’s website).

27 Capital Improvements Program Committee

Members The Committee reviewed and documented Capital Reserves, Expendable Trusts and cer- Steven Bittel, Chair tain Revolving Funds. Each germane account then was analyzed for expected expendi- Glenn Page, Vice Chair tures over the six years 2017 to 2022, with notations for large items expected for the follow- (Planning Board Rep) ing six years. Estimated December 31, 2016 balances were added and estimated funding Bruce Bohannon needs calculated for the initial six-year period. Where appropriate, proposed bond issues David Osgood (resigned) were added. A summary of those detail accounts together with recommendations for 2017 Deborah Davis were presented to Selectmen in December. Francis Faulkner Jane Johnson The Committee endeavored to set a program to fund capital projects at a sustainable, but (Planning Board Alt.) predictable and orderly manner. The report was offered as a basis for further discussion Don Skiba and a means to evaluate suggested changes within the context of a disciplined model, for Robert Smith 2017 and future years. Sly Karasinski (Selectmen’s Rep.) Certain Capital Reserves were recommended to be created (e.g., Fire Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus – “SCBAs”) and others (e.g., DPW Facilities) to be expanded to target urgent 2017 needs. The desperately needed Police Station expansion and rehabilitation was recommend for bonding to better match their longer-term useful lives, as were future heavy fire apparatus acquisitions. Other shorter life expenditures items (viz., police cruisers, DPW equipment, SCBAs and light fire vehicles) were structured for annual cash, level fund-as-we-go basis via level annual Reserve contributions.

Certain areas were noted as requiring further study in 2017, including the Carpenter Home, Town Dams, Town Bridges, Town Hall, Center Fire Station, and Road Rehabilitation/Reconstruction. Some regular items (vis., Conservation Land Acquisition Fund and Whitcomb Hall) were deemed adequately funded or currently too expensive for 2017 and proposed to be either reduced or eliminated.

For Committee purposes, it was further decided to treat all annual CIP-related bond and lease debt service as an additional annual CIP cost to properly reflect true tax rate cost. Hence, the Committee would consider the $45,000 annual debt service as contribution to the Police Facilities Expendable Trust over the next ten years. Other future bond debt services will be similarly reflected. Even though certain item mentioned above were deferred for future study, placeholder estimated costs were included.

Following is a summary of the Committee’s proposed six year inclusive costs as presented to Selectmen on December 7, 2016. We understand that they have made changes for the Warrant Article and further changes may occur during the Deliberative Session.

The CIPC recommended plan has flexibility to absorb possible spikes in Dams and Bridges needs that will be better un- derstood over time. Please remember that Special Bonds are ‘placeholder’ numbers only, and they are at minimum levels. In addition, interest rates are now trending higher with expected Federal Reserve rate increase later this year.

The Committee would like to thank town staff, department heads and other committees for their diligent assistance in preparing this report.

(in $ thousands) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Expected Cash Contribution $ 572 $ 557 $ 511 $ 511 $ 511 $ 511 $ 511 Bond Annual Debt Service: Police - 23 45 45 45 45 45 Fire Trucks - - 34 34 34 34 34 Town Dams ------Town Bridges ------Fire Trucks - - - - - 31 31 Total Regular Reserves 572 580 590 590 590 621 621 Related Prior Years Leases: Sidewalk Tractor 18 18 - - - - - SCBAs 32 32 32 32 32 - - Police Cruiser 25 ------Police Software 2 2 - - - - - 649 632 622 622 622 621 621 Special Facilities Bonds: Town Hall - - - 83 83 83 83 Fire Station #2 - - - 63 63 63 63 Inclusive Total $ 649 $ 632 $ 622 $ 768 $ 768 $ 767 $ 767

28 Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee

The volunteer Ashuelot River water quality monitoring program continued for its six- Swanzey teenth season, in conjunction with the NHDES Volunteer River Assessment Program Representative (VRAP). ARLAC members, working with community volunteers, participated in a spring Barbara Skuly, Chair training session, leading to monthly sampling May through September. The Ashuelot River is classified as "class B," meaning that it is considered suitable for fishing, swimming and Regular meetings other recreational uses. Third Tuesday Keene Public Library  We sampled 11 sites along the River’s 64-mile length, and 3 sites along the South 7:00 p.m. Branch in Swanzey.  We obtained E. coli samples from June through September, and total phosphorous samples from July through September.  The cost of lab analyses was covered by contributions from Conservation Commissions along the River and NHDES.  Over 190 hours were logged by 20 volunteers. New volunteers are always welcome!  A quick look at this year’s results:

E.coli--most samples met the "class B" level for surface waters. However, the September sampling exceeded Class B levels (showing contamination) at Ashuelot sites from the Stone Arch Bridge in Keene to Hinsdale, and the South Branch. This likely reflects high flows experienced that day due to prior heavy rain and more run-off. pH levels—continue to be acidic, with readings just below the standard of 6.5 especially in the upper reaches of the Ashuelot (Stone Arch Bridge in Keene & towns north) and the South Branch. Dissolved oxygen, total phosphorus, chloride, turbidity, and specific conductance remained within the standard.

As mandated by DES, ARLAC reviews and comments on state permit applications within the River corridor that have potential impacts on the River. Included this year were 10 Wetland or Shoreland projects in Marlow, Gilsum, Keene, Swanzey, and Winchester. We continued to follow the progress and reports regarding the West Street Dam and proposed Hydro station, and participated in review of the Forest Management Plan for the Dillant Hopkins Airport. The Falls Brook restoration in Swanzey was completed this year and supported by ARLAC.

Education and Outreach included:  Serving as a resource to Keene State College students who were conducting senior projects.  Working with six Monadnock Regional High School students in water quality monitoring.  Participation in both regional and state-wide meetings covering topics such as: NH Instream Flow protection, dam removal, and stream connectivity.  Participation in the Open Space Conservation Fair in Keene.  Dialogue with US Army Corps of Engineers regarding management of USACE corridor properties.

The Annual River cleanup took place September 23 and 24 in conjunction with the Connecticut River Watershed Coun- cil’s Source to Sea Clean-up and co-sponsored by the Cheshire County Conservation District and the City of Keene. The Ashuelot River Campground joined in providing manpower and canoes for the event.  70 volunteers collected over a ton of trash in Swanzey and Keene from the Ashuelot River and Beaver Brook.  50 tires were removed from the Ashuelot River; 29 removed by Keene State College students.  ARLAC received the Source to Sea Cleanup Make a Difference Award for our longstanding service.

Respectfully submitted, Barbara Skuly, Chairman

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29 Swanzey Conservation Commission

Regular meetings The Swanzey Conservation Commission [SCC] consists of up to seven regular members Town Hall and two alternates, all of whom volunteer their time. We meet the first Monday of each month in Town Hall at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noticed. 4:00 p.m.

First Monday Earth Day roadside cleanup: The twelfth Swanzey roadside cleanup in recent times was conducted on Saturday April 30. THANK YOU VERY MUCH to everyone who helped! We Minutes remain very grateful to the SCC members and several citizens who pick up roadside trash Posted on the Town all year. We remain very grateful to them. Free blue trash bags are available in town hall. Again an anti-illegal-dumping ordinance was researched, drafted, and approved by various website departments and boards. It was on the 2016 ballot, and was passed. Please help your police department and us reduce the incidence of irresponsible trash disposal! Thank you! Members Wallace Smith, Chair Conservation Lands: SCC monitors and manages several land parcels under the Conser- Stephen Stepenuck vation Land Stewardship Program [CLSP]. The Mount Cresson Conservation Area was Robert Goodrich monitored several times, and trail maintenance done. A surveyor was hired to delineate and mark property boundaries near the Town land at Swanzey Lake. The Honey Hill prop- Jane Johnson erty was monitored, and a report submitted to the state. The Muster field property was in- Mike Morrison spected with a consultant, also with an eye toward improving safety and maintaining its Beverly Bernard cover type. A cable was placed at the base of the peninsula to help improve safety vs. vehicle access too close to the eroding river bank. A vandalized sign marking that as town conservation land was replaced.

Financial support: a) This year the Commission sponsored two scholarship recipients to NH’s Conservation Camp. Students interested in applying for this scholarship should write a letter to the Conservation Commission at town hall early in the year, say- ing why they would like to attend this camp. b) The Commission also donated two scholarships to MRHS students majoring in environment-related fields. c) $5000 was given to support a Rail Trail improvement proposal. d) Support was also given to a project to protect and enhance floodplain forest along the river near the Matthews Road [Ballou easement]. e) The Commission also supported the Swanzey Lake LakeHostTM invasive plant inspection program. f) We also paid for Swanzey samples in connection with the Volunteer River Assessment Program.

River cleanup: Some present and former members of the Commission helped with the Connecticut River Watershed Council’s Source to Sea river cleanup in September, more than filling a pickup truck with removed trash, including a der- elict boat.

Other Activities: This year saw a reactivation of attempts to protect our drinking water sources. Several Commission members sit on a Source Water Protection Committee, headed by a representative of the Granite State Rural Water As- sociation, working toward drafting an aquifer protection ordinance for Swanzey. One SCC member sits on the SWRPC Natural Resources Advisory Committee, another attends meetings of the Board of Selectmen, and yet another serves on the Planning Board. We also cooperate with the Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee [ARLAC] in its monitoring of the Ashuelot River. In addition, various members attended several workshops, regional and statewide meetings in order to represent our town, and keep up to date with current practices, policies, and technology.

Permits/projects: Permit applications for work in wetlands come before the Commission each year, and the state De- partment of Environmental Services expects our input. In addition, SCC is expected to review all new proposals and ongoing projects with respect to their environmental impacts.

Respectfully Submitted, Stephen Stepenuck, Vice Chair

30 Open Space Committee

Swanzey’s crown jewel The OSC began and closed 2016 with the consideration of future public access to Mount Caesar.

2016 Town Meeting Warrant Article 6--seeking to fund a projected $30,000 budget shortfall for operating the Carpenter Home, and to generate community discussion about the future of the Home—inspired a lengthy discussion at the Committee’s annual planning retreat in January. OSC members considered the vital role of the Home’s 230 acres of associated land, which serves as an outdoor classroom within walking distance for elementary, middle and high school students. The remnants of Swanzey’s earliest settlement interest histori- ans; Mt. Caesar’s hiking opportunities interest neighbors, Town citizens, and visitors. Lo- cated in the heart of Swanzey, the Carpenter Home land is both scenic and hard working, playing an important role in protecting water quality.

In the fall, at a meeting with consultant Jack Wozmak and Monadnock Conservancy executive director Ryan Owens, OSC members discussed the importance of continued access to Mt. Caesar within the context of Wozmak’s December 1, 2016 strategic plan for the Car- Regular meetings penter Home. OSC members were encouraged by the conversation, and look forward to Whitcomb Hall continued collaboration with Wozmak, the Monadnock Conservancy, and the Board of Se- 3:00p.m. to 4:30 p.m. lectmen in charting the course for this treasured place. 3rd Tuesday of the month Conservation projects The OSC collaborated with The Nature Conservancy and the Monadnock Conservancy to preserve 29 acres of fields and woods situated between Matthews Road and the Ashuelot Agendas & Minutes River. The OSC recommended an expenditure of $17,900 from the Town’s Conservation Posted on the Town Land Acquisition capital reserve account towards the easement purchase. Finalized in late website. December, the easement protects a rare floodplain forest ecosystem, as well as locally important agricultural soils. The OSC supported the Monadnock Conservancy’s acquisition Members of a conservation easement on 67 acres of South Winchester Street farmland, again with Victoria Reck Ames significant frontage on the Ashuelot River. Due to Conservancy success with grant applica- Sharon Greatbatch tions, no Town funds will be required for this easement purchase. At the request of the Theresa DiLuzio Board of Selectmen, OSC members evaluated a one-acre parcel on South Road under Jeanne Thieme, consideration for Town purchase. Planning Board Rep Ken Colby, Working together Selectman Rep The OSC helped a group of Keene State College geography students design and refine a community resource inventory of Swanzey, Not Your Village, Nor My Village, but Our Mission Town. The students determined that the values of citizens of Swanzey exemplify the “new The Open Space Com- ruralism;” the OSC’s work to celebrate Swanzey rural character has been central to this mittee promotes Swan- approach. zey’s Rural character and protects its im- In the hope that Town recreation programs will incorporate Swanzey’s natural areas, OSC portant open land. We members enthusiastically welcomed Swanzey’s new part-time Recreation Director, Ian do this by engaging Fraunfelder, for an exchange of long-term goals and priorities. people in ways that strengthen our com- Looking toward 2017 munity and our con- National and regional trends reflect a growing recognition that land conservation is a pow- nections to the land, erful tool to enhance the well-being of people and communities. Purchased rather than do- and by bringing togeth- nated conservation easements now are the norm. In 2016 OSC members and the Board of er landowners and Selectmen gave careful consideration to the Committee’s role in Town government. The land trusts. Board of Selectmen reaffirmed the OSC charge of evaluating proposed conservation projects for public benefit to the Town, and with making recommendations to the Selectmen regarding those public benefits and the appropriateness of using Town funds to support the financing of conservation. OSC members look forward to continuing to work on behalf of Swanzey’s rural character and the special places in our town.

31 Recreation Department

Ian Fraunfelder The year 2016 was one of transition for the Recreation Department. After another successful Recreation Director Easter Egg Hunt and an eventful softball season, a transition took place. In early June the 209-2927 transition from Judy Bohannon to me serving as Recreation Director started. With Judy’s recreation@ help and knowledge we got the summer recreation programs running at Swanzey Lake and town.swanzey.nh.us on the tennis courts.

Summer at the lake was a busy one for the camp with most weeks close to or at capacity of Application Questions 75 kids ages 4 to 11. A combination of outdoor games, camp swimming lessons, time play- Jenna Fraunfelder ing in the water, arts and crafts, roller skating, and numerous other activities kept the kids 352-7411 ext. 115 (and staff) very busy. A big thank you to the staff at Richardson Park for all of their hard jfraunfelder@ work. Outside of day camp we also continued to offer public swim lessons that 27 kids took town.swanzey.nh.us advantage of. Along with public swim lessons, splash and play continued to offer an opportunity for the young kids to get a feel for the water for the first time.

Programs On the tennis courts this year the tennis program returned for its one week run. Barbara Easter egg hunt Geiss (Monadnock Regional Middle High School Girls varsity tennis coach) returned to work Softball with the group who signed up this year. This year we had some returning players and some Summer camp new to the camp. The group all left with smiles on their faces. Swim lessons Splash & Play Over at Brown Field the Greater Keene Area Men’s and Women’s Softball Association made Tennis good use of the field. On a consistent basis the field was buzzing with game after game Soccer while the bleachers were full of fans and the open spaces were full of kids playing and running around. More to come in 2017 Check Town website Soccer this fall continued to be strong with 130 kids making up 16 teams of varying ages. Up www.town.swanzey.nh.us to three days a week they all took over Lane fields on South Road and showed their soccer skills. On the first day the Monadnock Regional Middle High School Boys Varsity Soccer coach and several players showed up to help pass on some soccer knowledge to the young- Recreation Advisory er kids. A big thank you to all of the volunteer coaches this fall. Soccer would not have hap- Committee Members pened without them. Judy Bohannon Polly Seymour With some help from Cutler Elementary School and Principal Mrs. Audrey Salzmann we tried Thomas Little to get a recreation basketball program off the ground for kids grade 4 thru 6. Unfortunately this year we did not have enough players sign up for the program but we will try again next year.

As always we look forward to any recommendations you may have for activities and we are always looking for volunteers, please contact me or Town Hall. Please keep an eye out for future activities as we look to expand the Recreation Department’s offerings in 2017.

Thank you all for the warm welcome this past year. Hope to see you all around town.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ian Fraunfelder Recreation Director

32 Swanzey Historical Museum

The year 2016 found the volunteers working on clearing out the folders with photographs, 720 W. Swanzey Rd cleaning and sleeving them and determining the category and album they should go into. (Rt 10) Once this work is done the albums will need indexing. Although the volunteers have made 352-4579 quite a dent in the work, there still remains one file drawer to be done.

We realized that digitization will soon be necessary and are thinking ahead as to what we Hours could set aside to digitize first. We know that within a few years just about everyone will be Memorial Day through more computer savvy and expect to be able to sit down at a computer and find whatever they Columbus Day are looking for. We hope to find someone who can help with this project. If you or someone Monday - Friday you know might like to do this, or teach someone how please contact the Museum. We appre- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ciate any help we can get. Weekends During the year we changed a display case on the lower level and created a new children’s 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. area in the loft. We did not get the work done under the eaves this year. We did have some added expense as we had to replace a broken fuel gauge on the oil tank. We needed to call Members Stanley (alarm system) twice because of problems with the old system. This prompted us to Jo Gregory get some estimates for installing a new alarm system and we voted to have Country Lock & Alarms do the installation at considerably less cost per year then we had been paying. Mary Faulkner Ernest Perry We welcome Lee Dunham to our Board of Directors. We feel very fortunate to have Lee join Ruth Snyder us as he has lived in town all his life and knows much of our history and people. Lee has been Lee Dunham a volunteer here for quite some time and even though he is a very busy man, he agreed (with some arm twisting) to serve on our Board. We know he will be a great asset. Membership Information 352-4579 PO Box 416 W. Swanzey, 03469

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33 Old Home Day Committee

Regular meetings “Celebrating kids from 1 to 101," Swanzey Old Home Day 2016 included events for all to Town Hall enjoy. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., the parade featured bands, floats, stilt-walkers, clowns, Second Monday January and the usual fire trucks from Swanzey and neighboring towns, among other entertaining groups who were announced by radio personality Paul Scheuring. Once again this year, to June at 6:30 p.m. Cold River Materials provided a huge sandbox complete with child-size excavating equipment, along with a full-sized dump truck for kids to explore. They also returned with the Members free bike raffle for three children's bikes and helmets. Biking the Bridges, the historic cov- Donna Bell ered wagon tour, and the Cemetery Walk provided varied opportunities for everyone to Ridgely Brown enjoy the day. The demonstration by the line-dance group led by Deb Giaimo, who invites the crowd to join the fun, always draws an enthusiastic audience. The tables and chairs Jack Bys under the tent were filled with folks enjoying their refreshments and the shade while watch- Bill Carson ing the show. Walt and Rose Kowaliw organized the ever-growing Classic Car Show to the Carol Faulkner delight of car buffs of all ages. New this year were the instructive and entertaining demon- Jane Johnson strations by our Fire Department as they showed us how well they have trained to meet Rose Kowaliw the emergency situations that can occur in our community.

Walt Kowaliw While the activities were certainly the highlight of the day, the crowds that toured the craft- Renee Morrison ers and farmers' market areas found items to purchase from our local vendors who Norm Skantze manned booths with woodworking, jewelry, home decorations, clothing, honey, jellies, and Joanne Stroshine cheeses, to name just a few. The Swanzey Fire Department offered hot dogs and ham- Judy Wilder burgers in the Food Court, where one could also find fried dough, lemonade, ice cream, Rita Wirth Kona Ice, salads, and fruit. Certainly, there was something to satisfy every appetite.

Almost all the activities during the day are free, thanks to the Town's generosity in provid- July 2017 ing the funds in its budget to produce a fun family day for all. In addition to the work of the Volunteers are needed to volunteer committee, there are many people who give generously of their time and talents make Old Home Day 2017 before, during, and after the day itself. We are especially grateful to the Monadnock Re- a Success. Come and join gional High School Interact and Key Clubs and the Swanzey Congregational Church whose members supply the manpower and many free games for the children's activities. in the fun! The Committee encourages any interested resident to join in planning this rewarding event. It meets on the second Monday of the month from January through June, and as needed until the day of the event. The 2017 celebration will take place on Saturday, July 15th. Save the date!

34 Stratton Free Library

We are glad to be able to report that patronage of the library has stayed steady in this time 9 Main Street of electronic devices. It is good to know that people still want to hold a book in their hands PO Box 578 including children. West Swanzey

03469 We changed our hours at the beginning of 2016, which was disconcerting for some people, but everyone seems to have adjusted. We are now open on four days and one extra hour strattonfreelibrary@ each week. ne.rr.com

The residents of Swanzey should be very proud of this library building which George Strat- Hours ton had built to his specifications and gave to the town. Many people that are passing Tuesday & Thursday through the town or are staying at the local Bed & Breakfast, The Bridges Inn, come in to the library and admire the beautiful architecture as well as complimenting us on our library. Dur- 2:30p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ing the month of July, we displayed the photographs of “The Old Homestead” and Denman Friday & Saturday Thompson which are from the collection of Eddie Calkins, late of West Swanzey. We will 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. continue to display these items even if the play is being discontinued.

Staff The summer reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” earned a number of children gift certificates for The Toadstool Bookshop. Carol Haley Library Director Our regional library cooperative now circulates a set of Legos and also Snap Circuits which Jennifer Gomarlo the children enjoy playing with. Assistant Librarian

This past year we have had a volunteer who comes to the library about once a week to help with projects and we appreciate his commitment of time and energy on our behalf. We have Library Trustees an ongoing book sale at the library since we need to make room for new books. Please Robert Kenney, Chair come in and see what we have to offer or just to see our building. John Bridges, V. Chair Rebecca Streeter, Clerk Respectfully submitted, Susan Ells, Treasurer Carol Haley Marion Bedard Director Hazel Balch Stratton Free Library - Treasurer's Report Elected Trustee 1/1/2016 through 12/31/2016 Arthur Boufford Income Elected Trustee Town Appropriation $ 44,275.00 Statistics Investment Income $ 537.94 Patrons Visits: 2775 Copies and Fines $ 159.69 New Patrons: 35 Book Sales $ 200.75 Total Circulation: 4827 Donations $ 15.76 Computer Users: 666 Expendable Trust $ - $ 45,189.14 Borrowed: Inter Library Loan: 74 Expenses Loaned: Books and Publications $ 7,439.76 245 Computer Expenses $ 4,135.81 NH Downloadable Books Insurance $ 741.91 E-Books: 176 Archival Services $ 1,389.58 Audio: 447 Supplies & Missellanea $ 2,134.66 Payroll $ 22,027.12 Magazines: 3 Repairs & Maintenance $ 3,309.41 Utilities $ 2,718.69 $ 43,896.94

Net Income $ 1,292.20

Respectfully Submitted, Susan P Ells, Treasurer

35 Mount Caesar Union Library

628 Old Homestead Hwy Mt. Caesar Union Library hosted many programs in 2016 (attendance in parentheses); 29 357-0456 for children and 21 for adults, with attendance totaling 713 for juvenile programs and 240 for adults.

Hours For children: The Director took the library to the children at the ACES 93 program during Monday the summer, bringing books to circulate, and reading aloud to each class weekly. Six 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. classes were visited each week, for six weeks, with children from grades K – 6 (450); 571 Tuesday & Thursday books circulated, and only 1 book went astray. The four local kindergarten classes came 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to “meet” the library (91), as well as one class of special-needs teens from MRHS (17). A local Destination Imagination group used the meeting room for their practice and rehears- Wednesday al ten times (71). The Friends of the Library offered their invaluable services again this 2:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. year, hosting Family Movie Nights, the Summer Reading Program, and holiday parties. Saturday The local Emblem Club supplied the Summer Reading Program food and prizes, with 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. great spirit. Six Family Movie Nights were held (233). The Summer Reading Program theme was Ready, Set, READ!, and three parties on the theme were held by the Director and The Friends of the Library (141). Grant funding was received for the Summer Read- mcul.sharepoint.com ing finale party/ice cream social, with entertainment by band Steve Blunt and Friends. Infants and toddlers were entertained by local artist Ellen Edson 4 times (80). In Decem- Staff ber the library, The Friends, and the local Girl Scouts offered cookies, cocoa, carols and Cadigan Gregory a visit with Santa to celebrate the lighting of the Town Hall holiday tree (80). Library Director For adults: The MCUL Book Group met 11 times in the library and once off-site (72),--if

you are interested in joining the group, who meet the first Monday of each month, please Andrea Farnsworth contact the library. The Swanzey Aquifer Protection Task Force used the library meeting Assistant Librarian room (6), as did a local support group (4), and the Homestead Garden Club Trustees (20). A series of technology lectures were given by local educator Miguel Picanco, and Brittany Shaughnessy will be offered again in spring 2017 (16). The Hourglass Readers presented Ibsen’s An Assistant Librarian Enemy of the People (21), and the library held the annual book sale (107).

There were no major building issues during the year. Several small projects were under- Library Trustees taken, including the refurbishment of the meeting room curtains and some upkeep of the Hazel Balch, President emergency lighting. Several dedicated volunteers put in many hours, helping keep the Rob Kenney, V. President collection tidy and clean. Peggy Lafreniere, Secretary Richard Scaramelli, Treasurer While the staff lineup at the library remains steady, the Board of Trustees is seeing some Arthur Boufford, Elected changes. Several new trustees have signed on. The energy and ideas of Judy Breckell, Judy Breckell Mary Wood, Christine House, and Bonnie Black are gladly welcomed. Fundraising efforts Jim Condap have begun, building toward the eventual addition of a much-needed elevator at the li- Steve Hall brary, which is a big-ticket item. A holiday basket was raffled to this end, with more raffles John Rider to come. The invaluable services of long-time trustee and Board Treasurer Richard Scar- Mary Wood amelli will be sorely missed, as he retired from the board at the end of 2016. The library was lucky to have his sterling service. In other sad news, Elected Trustee Arthur Boufford passed away in December of the year. Donations in his memory may be made to either Books, DVDs, CDs, CD audi- of the Swanzey libraries, Mt. Caesar Union or Stratton Free. Mt. Caesar extends special obooks, downloadable books thanks to Arthur’s family. and audio, public access computers/printers, copier, Thanks go out to all who donated time, energy, or materials to the library this year, with local history collection special thanks to our volunteers, the Town, The Friends of Mt. Caesar Union, the Board of Trustees, local organizations, and our patrons.

Respectfully submitted, Cadigan Gregory, Director

36 Mount Caesar Union Library (continued)

Mt Caesar Union Library Association Treasurer’s Report Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2016

2016 Statistics Expenditures Income Circulation $14,882 Library Materials $13,113 Town Appropriation $77,985 Programs $800 Patron Visits $9,558 Investment Income $2,420 Information Technology $2,500 Computer Use $644 Donations, Memorials, Building Expenses $4,296 ILL Borrowed $811 etc. $850 Insurance $3,596 NHDB Ebooks $1,150 Book Sale $905 Utilities $6,433 Days Open $257 Fines, Fees $330 Office Supplies $1,315 New Patrons $118 Grants, Miscellaneous $3,927 Payroll $57,742 Total Income $86,517 Wireless Use $395 Total Expenditures $89,795 ILL Lent $469 Net Income (Loss) -$3,278 NHDB Audiobooks $588 NHDB Magazines $215 Total Circulation $16,835 *Plus ACES 93 off site attendance 450 Total = 10,008*

Mount Caesar Union Library 1936

West Swanzey Sidewalk Committee

In 2016 there was 60 feet of new sidewalk and a Handicap Ramp Pad done at Whitcomb Members Hall. Gordon Ayotte, Chair Ernest Perry The Swanzey Main Street Project consisted of 2,020 feet of sidewalks being replaced. Michael Gomarlo A reminder: Residents, being dogs owners you need to be aware of the ordinance regarding dog waste responsibility on public/private property with the possibility of a fine imposed. Marjorie Read Marion Bedard If the sidewalks could be clear of grass clippings and overhanging foliage it would be great- Pauline Cheney ly appreciated. Lena Whipple

Respectfully Submitted, Gordon Ayotte, Chair

37 Whitcomb Hall Committee

17 Main Street It is with great pleasure that we submit this report to the Town of Swanzey. It has been a busy year with lots of accomplishments. The first floor of the hall was reopened in time for th Members the 100 birthday. The Town celebrated this at our annual chicken Bar-B-Que by ringing the bell 100 times and enjoying birthday cake. Other events that have taken place at the hall Pete Johnson, Chair include: town, committee and youth meetings, art shows, a class reunion, corporate parties, Lee Dunham, Treasurer the town Christmas event and hosting of the Main St. “opening.” Ann Bedaw, Secretary

Mike Gomarlo It is through the generosity and dedication of the community that this is possible. We would Sharon Greatbatch like to thank all the individuals, businesses and foundations who contributed. Your efforts Ellen Edson and gifts have been immensely appreciated. Over the 16 years that the expendable trust Gail Wood fund has been established the town has appropriated $145,000.00 to date. We have re- Marion Bedard ceived another $135,622.00 from foundations, cash donations, fundraisers and donations in Judy Bohannon kind. Gerald Bussiere

This historic community center is shaping up to be the wonderful town treasure it once was. The 1st floor of the hall can now be rented for small events at this time. The next task at hand is to get the upstairs finished to allow for bigger venues and a place to accommodate larger meetings. This will involve several life safety measures and handicap accessibility which are high dollar items. We are focused and will continue to work diligently with the community and select board towards this.

Whitcomb Hall Income/Expense Report 2013-2016

Income Town Appropriations $145,000.00 EHF Foundation $20,806.00 Fund Raisers/Cash Donations $64,826.00 In Kind Donations $49,990.00 Total: $280,622.00

Expenses 2013 & 2014 Structural Assessment $1,494.00 Insulation/Roof Repair $10,600.00 Refurbish Windows $59,720.00 Replace Electric Panel $3,492.00 Total: $75,306.00

Expenses 2015 & 2016 Floor Plans $1,560.00 Protection for historic curtains $100.00 Heating System $34,250.00 Electrical and Fire Alarm $26,065.00 New Front Entry $11,446.00 ADA Ramp, Bathrooms. Plumbing, Car- pentry $66,637.00 Refinish Floors $6,018.00 Bathroom Partitions $4,301.00 Total: $150,377.00

Total Spent to Date: $225,683.00

38 Treasurer’s Report

January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 GENERAL FUND Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ 6,673,063.49 Plus: Town Clerk's Office Revenues 1,491,118.85 Tax Collector's Office Revenues 16,037,812.03 Selectmen Revenues including Carpenter Home 3,155,441.69 Interest Income Earned General Fund Accounts 6,721.15 West Swanzey WWTP State Aid Grant Received 9,289.00 North Swanzey WW State Aid Grant Received 50,110.00 Total Cash Available 2016 $ 27,423,556.21 Less: Payments Authorized by Selectmen 20,078,425.56 Transfers to Sewer Fund 60,827.44 Transfers to Recycling Center Revolving Fund 436,506.26 Transfers to Police Special Details Revolving Fund 32,137.07 Transfers to Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund 52,099.41 Transfers to Grant-Funded (not NH DOT) Projects 30,000.00 Transfers to Conservation Commission Account 10,000.00 Plus: Transfers from Sewer Fund 754,539.29 Transfers from Recycling Center Revolving Fund - Transfers from Police Special Details Revolving Fund 378.25 Transfers from Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund 35,000.00 Transfers from Grant-Funded (not NH DOT) Projects 30,000.00 Transfers from Conservation Commission Account 12,724.88 Transfers from M. Johnson Gravel & Timber Tax Bond Accts. 729.00 Transfers from J. York Timber Tax Bond Account 2,578.35 Reimbursement from Grant-Funded (not NH DOT) Projects 30,000.00 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ 7,589,510.24 Distribution of Cash on Hand General Fund Accounts Citizens Bank Investment Account $ 513,040.84 Mascoma Savings Bank Investment Account $ 1,263,551.80 NHPDIP Investment Account $ 100,635.50 TDBank Certificate of Deposit $ 250,756.15 Citizens Bank Checking Account $ 5,461,520.95 Cheshire County Federal Credit Union Account (Credit Card Account) $ 5.00

SEWER COMMISSION FUND Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ 897,463.26 Plus: Receipts 714,122.09 Interest Income 827.53 Transfers from the General Fund (includes State Aid Grants) 60,827.44 Withdrawals from Trust Funds - Less: Payments authorized by Commission 754,539.29 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ 918,701.03 Distribution of Cash on Hand Sewer Commission Fund Citizens Bank Checking Account $ 406,569.35 Citizens Bank Investment Account $ 502,707.07 NHPDIP Investment Account $ 9,424.61

39 Treasurer’s Report (continued)

TAX INCREMENT ACCOUNT Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ 105,280.38 Plus: Transfers from the General Fund 245,767.00 Interest Income 21.93 Less: Payments authorized by Selectmen 257,457.14 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ 93,612.17 Distribution of Cash on Hand Tax increment Account TDBank Account $ 93,612.17

RECYCLING CENTER REVOLVING FUND ACCOUNT Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ - Plus: Receipts 436,506.26 Interest Income 27.34 Less: Transfers to the General Fund - Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ 436,533.60 Distribution of Cash on Hand Recycling Center Revolving Fund Account Citizens Bank Account $ 436,533.60

POLICE SPECIAL DETAILS REVOLVING FUND ACCOUNT Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ - Plus: Receipts 32,137.07 Interest Income 1.67 Less: Transfers to the General Fund 378.25 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ 31,760.49 Distribution of Cash on Hand Police Special Details Revolving Fund Account Citizens Bank Account $ 31,760.49

PUBLIC SAFETY DETAIL REVOLVING FUND ACCOUNT Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ - Plus: Receipts 52,099.41 Interest Income 1.29 Less: Transfers to the General Fund 35,000.00 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ 17,100.70 Distribution of Cash on Hand Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund Account Citizens Bank Account $ 17,100.70

40 Treasurer’s Report (continued)

GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS (NOT NH DOT FUNDED) Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ - Plus: Community Development Block Grant Receipts - Miscellaneous Project Income (Rail Trail Phase II) 30,000.00 Less: Transfers to the General Fund 30,000.00 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ - Distribution of Cash on Hand Grant Funded Projects (Not NH DOT Funded) Citizens Bank Account $ -

CONSERVATION COMMISSION ACCOUNT Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ 77,500.78 Plus: Receipts & Interest Income 10,054.33 Less: Transfers to the General Fund 12,724.88 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ 74,830.23 Distribution of Cash on Hand Conservation Commission Account Citizens Bank Investment Account $ 65,678.20 NHPDIP Investment Account $ 9,152.03

CONSERVATION COMMISSION CRESSON FOREST Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ 16,273.85 Plus: Interest Income 7.24 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ 16,281.09 Distribution of Cash on Hand Cresson Forest Accounts Citizens Bank Investment Account $ 15,177.58 NHPDIP Investment Account $ 1,103.51

SOD FARM ACCOUNT Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ 2,851.48 Plus: Interest Income 0.24 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ 2,851.72 Distribution of Cash on Hand Sod Farm Account Citizens Bank Account $ 2,851.72

41 Treasurer’s Report (continued)

M. JOHNSON GRAVEL TAX BOND ACCOUNT Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ 240.00 Plus: Deposits 240.00 Less: Payments 240.00 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ 240.00 Distribution of Cash on Hand M. Johnson Gravel Tax Bond Account Citizens Bank Account $ 240.00

M. JOHNSON TIMBER TAX BOND ACCOUNT Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ 489.00 Plus: Deposits - Less: Payments 489.00 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ - Distribution of Cash on Hand M. Johnson Timber Tax Bond Account Citizens Bank Account $ -

J. YORK TIMBER TAX BOND ACCOUNT Reconciled Cash Balance First of Year $ 2,578.30 Plus: Deposits and Interest Income 0.05 Less: Payments 2,578.35 Reconciled Cash Balance End of Year 12/31/2016 $ - Distribution of Cash on Hand M. Johnson Timber Tax Bond Account Citizens Bank Account $ -

Respectfully Submitted, Lynda J. Faulkner, Treasurer

42 Summary of Tax Collector Activity 2016

DEBITS UNCOLLECTED TAXES Levy for Year PRIOR YEAR BEG. OF YEAR* of this Report LEVIES 2015

Property Taxes $ 803,906.15 Resident Taxes Land Use Change Yield Taxes $ 1,514.30 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Utility Charges $ 76,898.40 Property Tax Credit Balance Other Tax or Charges Credit Balance $ 46.16 TAXES COMMITTED THIS YEAR

Property Taxes $ 15,791,209.00 Resident Taxes

Land Use Change $ 23,900.00

Yield Taxes $ 24,103.27

Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd $ 1,553.46

Utility Charges $ 411,480.08 OVERPAYMENT REFUNDS

Property Taxes $ 4,673.20 Resident Taxes Land Use Change Yield Taxes Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd

Interest - Late Tax $ 8,958.96 $ 36,752.03 Resident Tax Penalty

TOTAL DEBITS $ 16,265,877.97 $ 919,024.72

43 Summary of Tax Collector Activity 2016

CREDITS Levy for REMITTED TO TREASURER Year of PRIOR LEVIES This Report 2015 Property Taxes $ 15,033,417.89 $ 534,090.12 Resident Taxes Land Use Change $ 23,900.00 Yield Taxes $ 21,296.03 $ 1,514.30 Interest (include lien conversion) $ 8,958.96 $ 36,752.03 Penalties Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd $ 1,553.46 Utility Charges $ 344,539.91 $ 64,027.25 Conversion to Lien (principal only) $ 282,422.66

DISCOUNTS ALLOWED ABATEMENTS MADE Property Taxes $ 2,521.00 $ - Resident Taxes Land Use Change Yield Taxes $ 417.89 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Utility Charges $ 403.50 $ 218.36 CURRENT LEVY DEEDED UNCOLLECTED TAXES - END OF YEAR #1080 Property Taxes $ 759,943.31 Resident Taxes Land Use Change Yield Taxes $ 2,389.35 Excavation Tax @ $.02/yd Utility Charges $ 66,655.96 Property Tax Credit Balance** < > Other Tax or Charges Credit Balance** $ 119.29 TOTAL CREDITS $ 16,265,877.97 $ 919,024.72

DEBITS Last Year's PRIOR LEVIES Levy (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) 2016 2015 2014 2013 Unredeemed Liens Balance - Beg. Of Year $ 231,826.54 $ 128,344.53 $ 10,451.11 Liens Executed During Fiscal Year $ 306,171.92 Interest & Costs Collected $ 11,313.42 $ 26,834.23 $ 29,690.82 $ 5,532.12 (After Lien Execution) TOTAL DEBITS $ 317,485.34 $ 258,660.77 $ 158,035.35 $ 15,983.23 CREDITS Last Year's PRIOR LEVIES REMITTED TO TREASURER Levy (PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS) 2016 2015 2014 2013 Redemptions $ 103,119.99 $ 117,975.20 $ 114,610.85 $ 8,748.36 Interest & Costs Collected $ 11,313.42 $ 26,834.23 $ 29,690.82 $ 5,532.12 (After Lien Execution) #3190 Abatements of Unredeemed Liens $ 36.12 Liens Deeded to Municipality Unredeemed Liens $ 203,015.81 $ 113,851.34 $ 13,733.68 $ 1,702.75 Balance - End of Year #1110 TOTAL CREDITS $ 317,485.34 $ 258,660.77 $ 158,035.35 $ 15,983.23 44 Financial Report of the Town Clerk

Revenues Collected: Town of Swanzey Motor Vehicle Registration Fees $ 1,384,482.49 Motor Vehicle Decals 29,059.00 Motor Vehicle Title Applications 3,850.00 Dog Licenses 6,705.00 Dog Fines 3,731.00 Fish & Games Agent Fees - Marriage Licenses 301.00 UCC Filings & Searches 1,200.00 Vital Statistics 2,621.00 Miscellaneous 656.86 Total Town Revenues Collected 2016 $ 1,432,606.35 Revenues Collected: Trustees of Trust Funds Motor Vehicle Capital Reserve Fund (established Town Meeting 2014) 50,465.00 Total Trustees Revenues Collected 2016 $ 50,465.00 Revenues Collected: State of New Hampshire Dog Licenses - State Fee 3,494.50 Fish & Game License Fees - State - Marriage Licenses - State 1,763.00 Vital Statistics - State 2,790.00 Total State Revenues Collected 2016 $ 8,047.50 Total Remittances to Treasurer $ 1,491,118.85 Less Motor Vehicle Registration Fees Refunded (Town Revenue) 3,637.00 Total Revenues Collected Town Clerk's Office 2016 $ 1,487,481.85

45 General Fund Detailed Statement of Receipts 2016

(This is a cash basis report.)

CHARGES FOR SERVICES TAXES (continued) Property Taxes - Current Year (CY) 15,033,417.89 Cemeteries 12,075.00 Property Taxes - Previous Year (PY) 528,568.37 Recycling Center 35,825.17 Tax Liens Redeemed 335,857.65 Emergency Management 6,555.54 General Government including Land Land Use Change Taxes (CY & PY) 23,900.00 Use 13,085.03 Yield (Timber) Taxes (CY & PY) 22,810.33 Recreation Programs 42,723.95 Old Home Day and Other Cultural Payments in Lieu of Taxes 36,826.07 Events 1,235.00 Excavation (Gravel) Taxes (CY) 1,553.46 Special Duty Police & Fire Details 26,315.74 Interest and Penalties on Delinquent Taxes 91,704.33 Total Charges for Services $141,486.15

Elderly Deferments (including Interest) 22,920.89 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES Total Taxes $16,097,558.99 Interest on Deposits (General Fund) 6,721.15

LICENSES, PERMITS, AND FEES Sale of Town and Tax Deeded Property 109,820.22

Business Licenses and Permits 215.00 Fines, Forfeitures, Other Misc. Revenue 2,600.00 Motor Vehicle Permit Fees 1,417,391.49 Repayment of General Assistance 6,032.87 Dog Licenses and Fines 10,436.00 Total Miscellaneous Revenues $125,174.24 Building Permits 30,233.20 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Withdrawals from Cap. Reserves & Other Licenses, Permits and Fees 9,158.86 Trusts 1,315,468.70

Fees & Dog Escrow Remitted to State 8,047.50 Cemetery Stones, Lots, & Trust Accts. 9,800.62 Total Licenses, Permits, and Fees $1,475,482.05 Motor Vehicle Capital Reserve Fund 50,465.00

INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE Withdrawals from Museum Trust Funds 3,998.00 Rooms & Meals Distribution 379,495.97 Recycling Center Revolving Fund 63,983.50 Highway Block Grant 189,514.31 Police Special Duty Revolving Fund 13,507.50 FEMA Assistance 0.00 Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund 55,032.56 NHDOT Projects 7,661.64 Gifts & Donations (General Fund) 0.00

Public Safety and Miscellaneous Grants 220,066.74 Insurance Claims & Payments 3,962.41

Community Development Block Grants 0.00 Other Miscellaneous Receivables 0.00 Total Intergovernmental Revenue $796,738.66 Franchise Fees - PEG Access Channel 40,490.09

CHARGES FOR SERVICES Carpenter Home Special Revenue Fund 496,079.37 Police Department 2,152.84 Carpenter Home Resident Accounts 1,865.88 Fire Department 1,115.59 Total Other Financing Sources $2,054,653.63 Highways, Streets & Bridges 402.29 TOTAL RECEIVED BY TREASURER $20,691,093.72

46 Detailed Statement of Payments - All Funds (This is modified accrual basis report) GENERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued) Executive Personnel Administration Personnel 140,448.82 Social Security Taxes 81,529.15 Consultants 6,690.00 Medicare Taxes 29,922.89 Swanzey Uncovered 5,018.72 NH Retirement System Contributions 210,215.03 NH Municipal Association Dues 5,545.00 ICMA Retirement Contributions 50,124.52 Miscellaneous Expenses 4,246.60 Employee Education 0.00 Lake Host Program 1,500.00 Total Personnel Administration $371,791.59 Human Resources Recruitment 1,808.12 Land Use Boards Town Report Printing 4,262.55 Personnel 121,239.92 Total Executive $169,519.81 Community Development Consulting 5,000.00 Elections, Registrations, and Vital Statistics Professional Services Applications 0.00 Personnel 70,721.30 Plan Recordings 182.00 Consultant 1,803.94 Cell Phone - Code Enforcement Officer 18.90 New Clerk Training 0.00 Software & Software Support 2,000.00 Registration & Vital Statistics Supplies 732.14 Meetings & Conferences 1,539.84 Mail-In Registration Program Postage 3,235.73 Printing Expenses 10.00 Election Advertising 415.50 Advertisements 1,269.36 Election Supplies 5,476.58 Dues & Subscriptions 861.43 Elections Postage 67.27 Postage 1,193.84 Restoration of Records 0.00 Department Supplies 375.65 New Equipment 0.00 Mileage 1,343.13 Dog Licensing Tags 481.45 SW Regional Planning Commission Dues 8,063.00 Dog Licensing Postage 1,541.49 Total Land Use Boards $143,097.07 Dog Licensing Misc. Supplies 158.94 General Government Buildings Total Elections, Reg., and Vital Statis- tics $84,634.34 Town Hall Janitorial Salaries 4,000.58 Financial Administration Town Hall Electricity 3,050.18 Personnel 133,939.87 Town Hall Fuel 1,781.42 Accounting Services 23,580.71 Town Hall Building Maintenance 2,604.39 Banking Services 1,633.24 Town Hall Alarm System 125.00 Mortgagee Searches & Notifications 3,591.00 Town Hall Supplies 1,272.48 Printing of Tax Bills 1,820.04 Whitcomb Hall Telephones 191.40 Tax Deeded Property Expenses 17,923.35 Whitcomb Hall / Grange Hall Electricity 1,013.30 New Equipment 636.67 Whitcomb Hall Heating Fuel 991.81 Trustees of Trust Funds Misc. Expenses 2,668.17 Whitcomb Hall Sewer Fees 0.00 Total Financial Administration $185,793.05 Whitcomb Hall LP Gas 44.98 Reappraisal of Property Whitcomb Hall Maint. & Repairs 367.77 Personnel 37,435.21 Whitcomb Hall Alarm System 250.00 Contracted Assessor 12,433.26 Whitcomb Hall Advertising 0.00 Appeals & Special Projects Expenses 0.00 Whitcomb Hall Supplies 662.40 Software Maintenance 9,755.35 Whitcomb Hall Misc. Expenses 1,423.39 General Expenses 166.47 Total General Government Buildings $17,779.10 Postage 12.61 Cemetery & Parks Maintenance Total Reappraisal of Property $59,802.90 Personnel 50,957.86 Legal & Professional Services Cemetery Telephone 572.40 Legal Expenses (excl. Deeded Prop. exp.) 27,456.05 Cemetery Systems Support & Maint. 972.00 Professional Services 0.00 Cemetery Electricity 189.54 IT Systems Support & Maintenance 51,538.90 Cemetery Maintenance - Stones & Prop. 930.00 IT Tec Block & Projects Management 0.00 Cemetery Meeting Expenses & Dues 0.00 IT Web Site & Miscellaneous Support 830.00 Cemetery Cemetery Equipment Repairs 643.86 IT Equipment 0.00 Cemetery Gas 1,615.17 Total Legal & Professional Services $79,824.95 Cemetery Fertilizer 1,130.57

47 Detailed Statement of Payments - All Funds Page 2 (This is modified accrual basis report) GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued) PUBLIC SAFETY (continued) Cemetery & Equip. Supplies 1,180.83 Replacement Vests Program 1,461.79 Cemetery New Equipment 0.00 Training 3,616.39 Parks Telephone 861.31 Ammunition 3,309.94 Parks Electricity 2,428.20 Case Expenditures 0.00 Parks Building & Field Maintenance 11,971.50 Mileage & Accommodations 360.52 Parks Plumbing 1,952.65 Internet 2,557.59 Parks Rubbish Removal 778.92 IT Support & Maintenance 16,347.00 Parks Fertilizer for Fields 958.62 Service Contracts 6,834.87 Parks Supplies 0.00 Outside Labor & Rental 0.00 Total Cemetery & Parks Maintenance $77,143.43 Equipment Maintenance & Repair 1,886.85 Insurance Vehicle Fuel 15,045.99 Property & Liability Insurance 22,917.80 Vehicle Maintenance 15,858.24 Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurances 465,122.30 Tires 3,599.74 Affordable Care Act Costs 0.00 Department Supplies 1,882.96 Unemployment Compensation Insurance 0.00 Miscellaneous 1,046.22 Workers' Compensation Insurance 77,526.61 New Equipment - Department 34,001.54 Total Insurance $565,566.71 Custodial Services (Contracted) 0.00 General Government Expenses Electricity 3,514.66 Tax Map Revisions 2,685.00 Heating Fuel 1,590.73 County Recording Fees 551.54 Building Maintenance 7,917.86 Telephone & Other Comm. Services 5,082.09 Animal Control 50.00 Service Contracts 2,923.53 Total Police Department $873,934.97 Leased Equipment 0.00 Police Details Professional Development 2,876.08 Note: Personnel Costs to Revolving Fund as of 4/01/16 Printing 654.84 Personnel 2,349.01 Advertisements 1,348.32 Social Security & Medicare Taxes 34.06 Dues & Subscriptions 774.30 NH Retirement System Contributions 619.67 Office Supplies 5,634.11 Workers' Compensation Insurance 84.89 Postage 15,247.52 Outside Labor & Rental 0.00 Equipment Repair 0.00 Vehicle Fuel 1,119.55 Vehicle Fuel 267.44 Vehicle Replacement 0.00 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 1,336.18 Total Police Details $4,207.18 Miscellaneous Expenses 377.72 County Prosecution Services Mileage 5,014.12 Payments to County 29,128.04 New Equipment 778.99 Total County Prosecution Services $29,128.04 Total General Government Expenses $45,551.78 Ambulance Service Total General Government $1,800,504.73 DiLuzio Ambulance Service 33,000.00 Total Ambulance Service $33,000.00 PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Department Police Department Personnel 215,406.24 Personnel 738,582.49 Class B & C Uniforms 5,588.49 Telephones 3,465.05 Data Processing & Equipment 2,611.88 Cell Phones 1,622.73 Service Contracts 1,083.40 Recruitment 235.00 Physicals & Infect. Control 2,014.00 Printing 448.01 Recruitment 641.00 Dues & Subscriptions 1,950.00 Protective Clothing 18,282.32 Uniforms 4,945.11 Office Supplies 2,413.87 Office Supplies 1,075.21 Postage 429.12 Postage 368.88 Equipment Maintenance & Repair 20,561.43 Books & Periodicals 151.95 Gasoline 4,004.36 New Equipment - Office 207.65 Diesel & Oil 4,159.63 48 Detailed Statement of Payments - All Funds Page 3 (This is modified accrual basis report) PUBLIC SAFETY (continued) PUBLIC SAFETY (continued) Extinguishers 408.00 Generator Repair 805.00 Oxygen 496.15 Fuel for Generator 0.00 Medical Supplies 2,495.49 Department Supplies & Expenses 145.67 Non-Disposable Medical Equipment 6,768.74 Other Expenses 33.35 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 32,078.21 Mileage 590.76 Tires 549.56 New Equipment 301.92 Dues & Subscriptions 2,403.47 Disaster Planning & Contingency 0.00 Fire Codes and Standards 0.00 Radio Upgrade & Repair 0.00 Tools, Equipment & Hose 9,650.56 Total Emergency Management $26,465.82 Public Education & Fire Prevention 1,304.11 Total Public Safety $1,428,802.60 Training & Education 5,440.70 Radios & Radio Repairs 5,186.31 PUBLIC WORKS Telephone & Internet 3,035.21 Highway Department Cell Phones & Mobile Internet 2,143.25 Personnel 318,802.72 Electricity 6,919.99 Engineering Services 0.00 Heating Oil 5,723.05 Telephones & Internet 2,468.91 Sewer Fees 340.00 IT Support & Maintenance 0.00 LP Gas (West & Center Stations) 258.26 CDL Testing 110.00 Building Maintenance 8,673.73 Outside Labor & Rental 30,291.37 Hardware, Cleaning & Painting Supplies 1,347.31 Recruitment 384.00 Fire Pond Maintenance & Repair 500.00 Electricity 2,619.75 Total Fire Department $372,917.84 Heating Fuel 5,126.00 Fire Details Building Maintenance 1,458.29 Note: Personnel Costs to Revolving Fund as of 4/01/16 Alarm Maintenance 250.00 Personnel 2,112.75 Meetings, Dues & Fees 471.00 Social Security & Medicare Taxes 136.82 Uniforms 5,651.10 NH Retirement System Contributions 116.64 Radio Repairs 758.75 Workers' Compensation Insurance 143.54 Asphalt & Cold Patch 154,700.01 Total Fire Details $2,509.75 Sand, Gravel & Hard Pack 22,010.15 Forest Fires Salt & Calcium 126,335.99 Personnel 1,003.00 Highway Markings 9,965.36 Outside Agencies 0.00 Diesel & Oil 20,800.23 Supplies 0.00 Oxygen & Acetylene 228.96 Total Forest Fires $1,003.00 Vehicle Repairs 30,049.33 Fire Hydrant Rentals Tires 3,024.84 Payments to N.S. Water & Fire Precinct 16,762.00 Tools & Supplies 9,347.05 Total Fire Hydrant Rentals $16,762.00 Culverts 2,866.36 Fire Mutual Aid Services Equipment Repairs & Maintenance 818.09 Payments to Southwest NH Fire Mutual Aid 68,874.00 New Equipment 0.00 Total Fire Mutual Aid Services $68,874.00 Total Highway Department $748,538.26 Emergency Management Bridges Personnel 9,450.00 Electricity 2,107.25 Telephone & Internet 3,955.26 Covered Bridge Alarms 3,607.59 IT Support & Maintenance 1,293.49 Bridge Repairs 53.18 Food 44.86 Total Bridges $5,768.02 Cable TV 0.00 Street Lights Emergency Notification System 7,500.00 Street Lighting Repairs 0.00 Electricity 1,098.94 Street Lights 26,188.34 Heating Fuel 530.26 Blinkers 748.62 Building Maintenance 175.14 Total Street Lights $26,936.96 Training & Meetings 541.17 49 Detailed Statement of Payments - All Funds Page 4 (This is modified accrual basis report) PUBLIC WORKS (continued) HEALTH & WELFARE (continued) Dams Health / General Assistance Agencies Repairs 0.00 Home Health & Community Services 20,470.95 State Fees 2,650.00 American Red Cross 3,375.00 Engineers & Consultants 1,955.86 Meals On Wheels 7,884.00 Total Dams $4,605.86 Community Kitchen 16,500.00 Total Public Works $785,849.10 Southwestern Community Services 7,683.00 Monadnock Family Services 9,038.00 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL The Samaritans & CASA 500.00 Recycling Center Other Outside Agencies 0.00 Personnel 118,540.14 Total Health / Gen. Assist. Agencies $65,450.95 Telephone & Internet 1,029.10 General Assistance Equipment Rental 0.00 Personnel 20,985.09 Refuse Disposal 120,828.36 Medical Services 1,000.00 Tire Disposal 1,076.25 Food Vouchers 1,975.41 Hazardous Waste Disposal 5,311.61 Electricity 5,293.40 Stump Removal 0.00 Heating Fuel 1,068.53 Electronics Disposal 3,125.00 Housing Assistance 102,828.09 Construction & Demolition Disposal 30,587.61 Clothing 0.00 Freight & Transportation 5,921.01 Postage 50.08 Electricity 3,139.21 Department Supplies & Misc. Expenses 34.41 Heating Fuel 0.00 Transportation 185.30 Dues & Association Fees 506.10 Burials 750.00 Training & Education 880.00 Total General Assistance $134,170.31 Uniforms & Protective Equipment 2,902.43 Total Health & Welfare $202,510.32 Maintenance & Repairs 4,368.76 Gas (Vehicles & Equipment) 604.47 CULTURE & RECREATION Department Supplies 3,071.12 Recreation Committee Miscellaneous Expenses 214.42 Personnel 48,796.35 New Equipment 1,078.78 Cell Phone - Recreation Director 584.39 Burn Pit Maintenance & Repair 0.00 Internet Hot Spot 187.13 Total Recycling Center $303,184.37 Outside Programs at Day Camp 225.00 Total Solid Waste Disposal $303,184.37 Recruitment 482.50 Miscellaneous & Advertising 1,146.56 HEALTH & WELFARE Day Camp Supplies 1,871.16 Health Officer New Equipment 0.00 Personnel 1,303.60 Strength & Conditioning Supplies 0.00 Contracted Professional Services 0.00 Winter Sports 821.05 Telephone 45.46 Aquatic Program Supplies 54.00 Water Tests 430.00 Easter Egg Hunt 675.61 Professional Dues 35.00 Richardson Park Supplies 188.28 Training & Education 70.00 Soccer Program 2,197.00 Postage & Miscellaneous Expenses 0.00 Tennis Program 0.00 Mileage 135.00 Softball Program 1,193.69 Total Health Officer $2,019.06 Halloween & Christmas 0.00 Animal Control Rail Trail 0.00 Humane Society Services 870.00 Total Recreation Committee $58,422.72 Rabies Testing 0.00 Libraries Cremation & Disposal 0.00 Mt. Caesar Library 77,985.00 Damages 0.00 Stratton Free Library 46,915.21 Total Animal Control $870.00 Total Libraries $124,900.21

50 Detailed Statement of Payments - All Funds Page 5 (This is modified accrual basis report) CULTURE & RECREATION (continued) WARRANT ARTICLES, CAPITAL PROJECTS &

Patriotic Purposes OTHER GOVERNMENTS Memorial Day 1,200.00 Town Dams Capital Reserve 13,633.46 Old Home Day 6,796.98 Highway & Cem. Equip. Cap. Reserve 61,480.00 Total Patriotic Purposes $7,996.98 Recycling Ctr. Improve. Cap. Reserve 10,685.34 Other Cultural Services & Activities Whitcomb Hall Rehab. (Grant funds) 20,806.00 PEG Access Channel (Cheshire TV) 40,490.09 Whitcomb Hall Rehabilitation 129,790.00 Swanzey Historical Museum 4,285.11 Overlay & Abatements (GF only) 44,273.53 Total Other Cultural Services & Activities $44,775.20 Total Cap. Proj., Art. & Unclassified $1,573,157.75 Total Culture & Recreation $236,095.11 Capital Reserve Funds & Expendable Trusts Transfers to Capital Reserve Funds 247,750.00 CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT Transfers to Expendable Trusts 353,750.00 Conservation of Natural Resources Total Cap. Res. Funds & Exp. Trusts $601,500.00 Personnel 532.69 Other Governments Conservation of Natural Resources Expenses 0.00 Cheshire County 1,905,419.00 Open Space Committee Expenses 52.00 North Swanzey Water & Fire Precinct 66,427.00 Total Conservation of Natural Resources $584.69 Monadnock Regional School District 10,443,582.00 Economic Development Advisory Committee Total Other Governments $12,415,428.00 Personnel 145.17 Total Articles, Capital & Other Govts. $14,590,085.75 Consultants 750.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 100.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $19,458,174.42 Total Economic Develop. Advisory Comm. $995.17 Conservation Commission SEWER COMMISSION Conservation Comm. Expenses 12,724.88 Sewer Commission - West Total Conservation Commission $12,724.88 Personnel 76,707.82 Total Conservation & Development $14,304.74 Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insur. 13,329.44 Soc. Security, Medicare & Retirement 9,237.13 DEBT SERVICE Unemployment Compensation Insur. 0.00 North Swanzey Project 21,521.50 Workers' Compensation Insurance 1,872.37 Leased Vehicles 24,684.91 Legal & Professional Services 7,480.97 Leased Equipment 50,631.29 County Recording Fees 61.21 Tax Anticipation Borrowing 0.00 Telephone & Internet 1,810.66 Total Debt Service $96,837.70 Software & Hardware Maintenance 1,609.62 Electricity 16,223.45 WARRANT ARTICLES, CAPITAL PROJECTS & LP Gas 0.00 OTHER GOVERNMENTS Building & Property Maintenance 1,147.09 Capital Projects, Special Articles & Unclassified Exp. Sewer Line Maintenance & Cleaning 0.00 Town Hall Information Mgmt. Exp. Trust 900.00 Manhole Rehabilitation 0.00 Revaluations & Updates Exp. Trust 34,250.00 Property Insurance 2,000.00 Police Information Mgmt. Sys. Exp. Trust 2,065.55 Supplies 64.32 Town Hall Maint. & Repairs Exp. Trust 3,233.92 Postage 622.15 Police Facilities Expendable Trust 7,498.94 Vehicle Maintenance 0.00 Town Hall Expansion Capital Reserve 4,556.95 Testing & Chemicals 10,323.34 Police Cruisers Capital Reserve 20,000.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 517.49 Fire Station Maintenance Exp. Trust 10,650.00 Mileage 793.80 Future Fire Station Capital Reserve 3,390.00 Tools & Equipment 24,841.69 Fire Pond Expendable Trust Fund 20,000.00 Transfers to Cap. Reserve 25,000.00 Emergency Communications Exp. Trust 4,150.00 Debt Service 46,446.00 Fire Dept. Vehicles Capital Reserve 178,096.00 Total Sewer Commission - West $240,088.55 Main St. Rehabilitation (inc. Sidewalk Comm.) 768,056.59 Sewer Commission - North Pass-thru System Conservation Land Acquisition Cap. Reserve 35,876.00 Payments to City of Keene - User Fees 24,019.33 Falls Brook Culvert (Hale Hill Rd.) 199,765.47 Administration 15.76 51 Detailed Statement of Payments - All Funds Page 6 (This is modified accrual basis report) SEWER COMMISSION (continued) CARPENTER HOME SRF (continued) Postage 0.00 Gas for Stove & Generator 1,733.91 Total Sewer Comm. - North Pass-thru Sys. $24,035.09 Building Maintenance 1,059.26 Sewer Commission - North Vehicle Insurance 440.00 Personnel 30,253.12 Alarm Monitor & Maintenance 590.00 Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurances 4,443.20 Printing 249.95 Social Security, Medicare & Retirement 3,625.46 Advertising 1,773.25 Unemployment Compensation Insurance 0.00 Dues & Subscriptions 553.55 Workers' Compensation Insurance 677.61 Training & Meetings 494.98 Legal & Professional Services 0.00 Uniforms 0.00 County Recording Fees 61.16 Office Supplies 329.88 Telephone & Internet 1,105.57 Postage 123.92 Software & Hardware Maintenance 1,609.63 Equipment Maintenance & Repair 2,384.62 Electricity 2,725.60 Gas for Van 250.47 City of Keene - Treatment Plant 36,475.29 Household & Cleaning Supplies 7,024.78 LP Gas 650.53 Household Replacement (Linens, etc.) 1,178.72 Building & Property Maintenance 212.50 Medical Supplies 1,829.23 Sewer Line Maintenance & Cleaning 0.00 Vehicle Repair & Tires 778.95 Manhole Rehabilitation 0.00 Resident Activity Supplies 819.05 Property Insurance 1,800.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 199.21 Supplies 34.54 Mileage 0.00 Postage 235.24 Grounds Maintenance & Improvements 1,568.77 Vehicle Maintenance 0.00 Building Improvements 537.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 960.04 New Equipment 1,183.36 Mileage 793.80 Furniture & Fixtures 590.10 Tools & Equipment 0.00 Total Carpenter Home Operational Costs $481,257.19 Transfers to Cap. Reserve 25,000.00 Capital Projects, Special Articles & Unclassified Exp. Debt Service 86,086.00 Other Carpenter Home Capital Projects 30,719.91 Total Sewer Commission - North $196,749.29 Resident Accounts & Medicare 13.56 Total Cap. Proj., Spec. Art. & Unclassi- Capital Projects, Special Articles & Unclassified Exp. fied $30,733.47 Capital Projects 0.00 Overlay & Abatements (Sewer Comm. only) 621.86 TOTAL CARPENTER HOME SRF $511,990.66 Total Cap. Proj., Spec. Art. & Unclassified $621.86 PUBLIC SAFETY DETAIL REVOLVING FUND TOTAL SEWER COMMISSION $461,494.79 (established 4/01/2016) Police Details CARPENTER HOME SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Note: Vehicle Costs remain in the General Fund. Carpenter Home Operational Costs Personnel 53,633.15 Personnel 325,803.97 Social Security & Medicare Taxes 777.68 Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurances 34,041.96 NH Retirement System Contributions 14,148.42 Social Security, Medicare & Retirement 24,924.00 Workers' Compensation Insurance 1,938.20 Unemployment Compensation Insurance 0.00 Outside Labor & Rental 0.00 Workers' Compensation Insurance 17,131.36 Total Police Details $70,497.45 Telephone, Fax, Internet & Cell Phone 1,865.64 Fire Details Facility Service Contracts 2,922.00 Personnel 3,297.00 Medical Services & Nurse Consultant 495.85 Social Security & Medicare Taxes 236.40 Medication Services 90.00 NH Retirement System Contributions 74.36 Groceries 30,380.44 Workers' Compensation Insurance 223.64 Satellite TV 1,884.74 Total Fire Details $3,831.40 Recruitment 3,303.48 Electricity 5,645.59 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY DETAIL RF $74,328.85 Heating Fuel 7,075.20 52 Detailed Statement of Payments - All Funds Page 7

ALL OTHER FUNDS (CAPITAL PROJECTS, ETC.) ALL OTHER FUNDS (CAPITAL PROJECTS, ETC.) Sewer Cap. Projects Fund (Keene Upgrade) 145,514.49 (continued) Christian Hill Road Bridge Reconstruction 16,794.00 Recycling Center Revolving Fund 0.00

Cresson Bridge Scour Countermeasures 1,783.74 Police Special Details Revolving Fund 10,454.56 Safford Drive Construction (inc. Debt Service) 257,457.14 Energy Efficiency Projects 0.00 Rail Trail Project 2,675.00 TOTAL ALL OTHER FUNDS $434,678.93

TOTAL EXPENDED AMONG ALL FUNDS $20,940,667.65

Main Street before the 2016 reconstruction

53 Trustees of Trust Funds Financial Reports

TOWN of SWANZEY CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS and EXPENDABLE TRUSTS 1 Principal and Income - All Funds May Be Withdrawn BALANCE INTEREST NEWLY WITH- BALANCE Type and Purpose of Fund 12/31/2015 2 INCOME CREATED DRAWALS 12/31/2016 2 Capital Reserve Funds: Conservation Land Acquisitions $ 325,756.97 $ 1,304.63 $ 20,000.00 $ (35,876.00) $ 311,185.60 Covered Bridges (Restoration and Repair) 69,815.80 294.43 5,000.00 (1,783.74) 73,326.49 Document Preservation/Restoration 3,740.22 15.17 - - 3,755.39 Fire Trucks 269,725.18 703.99 80,000.00 (178,096.00) 172,333.17 Future Fire Station 360,822.41 1,418.98 - (3,390.00) 358,851.39 Highway and Cemetery Equipment 135,459.71 581.12 87,500.00 (61,480.00) 162,060.83 Insurance Deductible Fund 4,025.33 16.33 - - 4,041.65 Municipal Transportation 178,518.93 739.77 50,931.04 (58,855.00) 171,334.74 North Swanzey Water and Fire Equipment 31,214.71 126.61 3,000.00 (3,982.58) 30,358.74 North Swanzey Water and Fire Lines 23,195.55 94.08 35,000.00 (10,946.92) 47,342.71 Police Cruisers 39,344.34 182.09 10,000.00 (20,000.00) 29,526.43 Recreation Facilities Improvements 54,238.27 220.16 3,000.00 - 57,458.43 Recycling Center Improvements 62,333.84 242.36 - (10,685.34) 51,890.86 Sewer Commission (North) 248,348.87 1,063.58 25,000.00 - 274,412.45 Sewer Commission (West) 119,469.05 540.84 25,000.00 - 145,009.89 Sewer Line Extensions (West) 85,808.63 348.04 - - 86,156.68 Town Bridges (Other than Covered) 174,845.49 787.96 35,000.00 (16,794.00) 193,839.44 Town Hall Expansion 78,618.36 303.27 - (4,556.95) 74,364.68 Town-Owned Dams 288,806.20 1,187.73 7,250.00 (13,633.46) 283,610.47 Total Capital Reserves 2,554,087.88 10,171.13 386,681.04 (420,079.99) 2,530,860.06 Expendable Trust Funds: Carpenter Home 16,308.95 66.15 - - 16,375.10 Carpenter Home 2016 Warrant - 67.52 30,000.00 - 30,067.52 Cemetery Expansion Fund 64,332.89 266.00 2,250.00 - 66,848.90 Emergency Communications 57,068.15 253.98 10,000.00 (4,150.00) 63,172.13 Emergency Mgmt. Facilities and Equip. 37,689.23 164.12 5,000.00 - 42,853.35 Fire Pond Fund 20,760.80 52.96 10,000.00 (20,000.00) 10,813.75 Fire/Rescue Tools and Equipment 23,981.83 119.78 10,000.00 - 34,101.61 Fire Stations and Related Facilities 37,421.25 160.31 20,000.00 (10,650.00) 46,931.56 Mt. Caesar Union Library 6,090.65 31.46 3,000.00 - 9,122.11 N. Swanzey Water & Fire Pct. - Legal/Acc't'g. - 22.51 10,000.00 10,022.51 N. Swanzey Water & Fire Pct. - Meters/Equip. 68,661.00 273.35 1,000.00 (1,500.00) 68,434.35 N. Swanzey Water & Fire Pct. - Rate Stabilizat'n 51,417.40 208.55 - (10,000.00) 41,625.95 Police Facilities 7,097.04 28.89 4,000.00 (7,498.94) 3,626.99 Police Information Management System 18,167.23 82.69 4,000.00 (2,065.55) 20,184.37 Public Works Facilities 120,910.71 512.93 10,000.00 - 131,423.64 Revaluations and Updates 28,402.46 165.14 35,000.00 (34,250.00) 29,317.59 Stratton Free Library 24,906.89 107.78 3,000.00 - 28,014.66 Town Hall Repairs, Maint. & Improvem'ts 129,386.64 516.11 - (3,233.92) 126,668.82 Town Hall Information Management Sys. 62,451.63 262.14 5,000.00 (900.00) 66,813.77 Town Roads Rehab. and Reconstruction 582,415.70 2,166.61 170,000.00 (636,151.59) 118,430.72 Whitcomb Hall Rehabilitation 85,717.37 192.25 32,500.00 (113,810.00) 4,599.62 Total Expendable Trusts 1,443,187.80 5,721.22 364,750.00 (844,210.00) 969,449.02 Total Funds $ 3,997,275.68 $ 15,892.35 $ 751,431.04 $ (1,264,289.99) $ 3,500,309.08

1. Established by Legislative Body Action. 2. Held at par value in NH PDIP, Mascoma Savings Bank Demand Deposit and Insured Cash Sweep Accounts.

54 Trustees of Trust Funds Financial Reports

MONADNOCK REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS and EXPENDABLE TRUSTS 1 Principal and Income - All Funds May Be Withdrawn BALANCE INTEREST NEWLY WITH- BALANCE Type and Purpose of Fund 12/31/2015 2 INCOME TRANSFER CREATED DRAWALS 12/31/2016 2 Capital Reserve Funds: MRSD Capital Reserve 1975 $1,453.83 $ 5.52 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,459.35 MRSD Bldg. Reserve 2009 3,034.16 11.53 3,045.69 $4,487.99 17.05 - - 4,505.04 Expendable Trust Funds: Emergency Fuel Fund 5,001.85 19.00 50,000.00 55,020.85 Before/After School Programs 105,944.22 402.44 - 89,500.00 (70,676.99) 125,169.66 MRSD Heath and Dental 59,773.72 227.05 60,000.77 School Bldg. Maintenance 63,154.34 239.90 63,394.23 Special Education Fund 315,906.75 1,199.99 317,106.74 549,780.86 2,088.38 - 139,500.00 (70,676.99) 620,692.25 Total Funds $ 554,268.85 $ 2,105.43 $ - $ 139,500.00 $ (70,676.99) $ 625,197.29

1. Established by Legislative Body Action. 2. Held at par value in NH PDIP, Mascoma Savings Bank Demand Deposit and Insured Cash Sweep Accounts. 3. Transfer to correct 12/31/15 balances.

Hale Hill Road culvert replacement during and after construction

55 Trustees of Trust Funds Financial Reports

TOWN of SWANZEY NON-RESTRICTED FUNDS All Funds May Be Withdrawn COST NET CAP. GAINS COST NEWLY INVESTMENT BALANCE PURCHASES & INVESTM'T EXPENDED BALANCE CREATED 12/31/2015 2 SALES INCOME 12/31/2016 4

Cash: Mascoma Savings Bank DDA $ (692.50) $ (23,575.64) $ - $ 59,343.42 $ (38,004.07) $ (2,928.79) Insured Cash Sweep Acc't. 37,801.17 23,575.64 186.12 - - 61,562.93 Vanguard Prime MM Fund ------37,108.67 - 186.12 59,343.42 (38,004.07) 58,634.14 Mutual Funds: Vanguard Equity Income Fd. 104,942.31 - 6,544.19 - - 111,486.50 Vanguard GNMA Fund 92,045.67 - 1,953.48 60,000.00 - 153,999.15 Vanguard ST Invest. Grade Fd. 132,124.47 - 2,532.99 (60,000.00) - 74,657.46 329,112.45 - 11,030.66 - - 340,143.11 Total Funds $ 366,221.12 $ - $ 11,216.78 $ 59,343.42 $ (38,004.07) $ 398,777.25

COST CAPITAL COST INVESTM'T NEWLY TESTATOR BALANCE GAINS EXPENDED BALANCE INCOME CREATED 12/31/2015 2 (LOSSES) 12/31/2016 4 Non-Restricted Trust Accounts: 2 Carpenter Home $ - $ - $ 4.66 $ 1,038.26 $ - 1,042.92 Covered Bridges 2,821.76 - 81.48 - - 2,903.24 Emergency Services Complex 134.58 - 3.89 - - 138.46 First Responders - - 22.98 1,616.21 - 1,639.19 Old Home Day 3,332.98 - 96.24 - - 3,429.22 Open Space Preserv. & Protect. 522.13 - 0.00 - (522.13) 0.00 Rail Trails 5,874.64 - 276.42 7,500.00 (2,675.00) 10,976.07 Slate Bridge Fund 1,330.83 - 38.43 - - 1,369.26 Swanzey Fire Tools and Equip. 14,179.80 - 409.46 - - 14,589.26 Swanzey Historical Committee 240,175.08 - 6,906.82 2,563.67 (6,818.97) 242,826.60 Swanzey Museum Art. Acq. 9,082.12 - 262.26 - - 9,344.38 Whitcomb Hall 17,181.99 - 580.69 15,521.00 (17,540.00) 15,743.69 Due Other Funds - - - 147.97 (147.97) - 294,635.90 - 8,683.34 28,387.11 (27,704.07) 304,002.29 Scholarship Accounts: 2 Larry Aro Scholarship 10,803.18 - 300.89 - (500.00) 10,604.06 CMH Scholarship - - 212.80 9,600.81 - 9,813.61 Edward Fairbanks Sch'ship 484.95 - 9.58 - (200.00) 294.53 Eleanor Greatbatch Sch'ship 25.07 - 266.77 15,000.00 (3,000.00) 12,291.84 Claudia Howard Award 1,393.78 - 38.03 - (100.00) 1,331.82 Barbara Lerandeau Award 2,460.14 - 69.38 - (75.00) 2,454.52 Susan T. Sciuto Mem. Sch'ship 3 45,169.38 - 1,294.29 5,170.00 (6,000.00) 45,633.68 Stephen Shaw Mem. Sch'ship 7,566.27 - 240.34 1,185.50 (200.00) 8,792.10 Daniel E. Stockwell Sch'ship 0.31 - 0.01 - - 0.31 Joseph Webber English Award 3,007.67 - 85.19 - (75.00) 3,017.86 Eleanor West Scholarship 674.48 - 16.16 - (150.00) 540.63 71,585.22 - 2,533.44 30,956.31 (10,300.00) 94,774.96 Total Funds $ 366,221.12 $ - $ 11,216.78 $ 59,343.42 $ (38,004.07) $ 398,777.25

1. Principal vs. Income Fund delineation was terminated as of 1/1/13. 2. Established by gifts, bequests, etc. 3. Also may be awarded to the Keene and Chesterfield Districts. 4. Market value was in excess (deficent) of cost by ($10,487.12) and $2,734.68 at 12/31/15 and 12/31/14, respectively.

56 Trustees of Trust Funds Financial Reports

TOWN of SWANZEY CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Only Income Funds May Be Withdrawn PRINCIPAL FUND COST CAPITAL COST INVESTMENT PURCHASES NEWLY BALANCE GAINS BALANCE (SALES) CREATED 12/31/2015 2 (LOSSES) 12/31/2016

Equities: Chubb Corp. $ 840.00 $ (24,913.64) $ 24,073.64 $ - $ - Chubb LTD - 12,767.30 - - 12,767.30 Vanguard Equity Income Fund 17,636.87 - 1,334.27 - 18,971.14 18,476.87 (12,146.34) 25,407.91 - 31,738.44 Balanced Funds: Vanguard Wellesley Income Fd 73,894.48 - 795.50 - 74,689.98 Vanguard Wellington Fund 72,252.46 12,146.34 1,676.75 - 86,075.55 146,146.94 12,146.34 2,472.25 - 160,765.53

Bonds: Continued Below Vanguard GNMA Fund 15,095.19 1,375.54 117.60 - 16,588.33 Vanguard ST Investment Grade Fd 1,350.00 (1,375.54) 25.54 - 0.00 16,445.19 - 143.14 - 16,588.33 Cash and Equivalents: Capital Gain Distributions in Cash - - - - - Mascoma Savings Bank - - - 975.00 975.00 Vanguard Money Market Funds ------975.00 975.00 Total $ 181,069.00 $ - $ 28,023.30 $ 975.00 $ 210,067.30 INCOME FUND TOTAL PRINCIPAL & INCOME COST INVESTM'T COST FUNDS 12/31/2016 2 PURCHASES INVESTMENTS BALANCE INCOME & BALANCE COST MARKET (SALES) 12/31/2015 2 DISBURSEM'TS 12/31/2016 BALANCE VALUE 3

Equities: Chubb Corp. $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Chubb LTD - - - - 12,767.30 15,193.80 Vanguard Equity Income Fund 1,501.85 (486.67) (1,015.18) - 18,971.14 23,074.37 1,501.85 (486.67) (1,015.18) - 31,738.44 38,268.17 Balanced Funds: Vanguard Wellesley Income Fd - - - - 74,689.98 76,225.96 Vanguard Wellington Fund - - - - 86,075.55 90,693.53 - - - - 160,765.53 166,919.49 Bonds: Vanguard GNMA Fund - - - - 16,588.33 15,909.46 Vanguard ST Investment Grade Fd - 7,000.00 60.00 7,060.00 7,060.00 6,974.98 - 7,000.00 60.00 7,060.00 23,648.33 22,884.44 Cash and Equivalents: Investment Income - - - Capital Gain Distributions in Cash - - - Mascoma Savings Bank - 5,100.00 (4,985.62) Vanguard Money Market Funds 9,014.43 (11,613.33) 5,830.78 Cash Balance 9,014.43 (6,513.33) 845.16 3,346.26 4,321.26 14,845.21 Total $ 10,516.28 $ - $ (110.02) $ 10,406.26 $ 220,473.56 $ 242,917.31

1. Stated at original acquisition cost. 2. Comprised of 593 testamentary and 201 general individual trusts. 3. Unrealized gains were $11,919.80 and $25,026.89 for years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

57 Trustees of Trust Funds Financial Reports

TOWN of SWANZEY and MONADNOCK REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMON TRUST FUNDS Only Income Funds May Be Withdrawn

INCOME FUND at COST 12/31/2015 INVESTMENT 12/31/2016 TESTATOR BENEFICIARIES EXPENDED BALANCE INCOME BALANCE Town of Swanzey: BOUVIER, J. EDGAR Carpenter Home $ 1,498.46 $ 45.66 $ (991.11) $ 553.00 BROWN, MARIAN T. (MEMORIAL) Swanzey Museum 67,703.29 4,748.74 - 72,452.03 CARLTON, CHARLES Aged & Infirmed 7,888.76 304.97 (6,814.10) 1,379.63 CARLTON, CHARLES Mt. Caesar Union Library 3,374.47 183.67 (3,375.00) 183.14 CARLTON, CHARLES Mt. Caesar Cemetery 23,322.04 815.49 - 24,137.54 CARLTON, CHARLES E. Swanzey Comm. Hs. 1,124.90 65.54 - 1,190.44 CARPENTER, LUCY FUND Carpenter Home 172,225.75 28,262.14 (22,442.71) 178,045.17 READ, SAMUEL A. E. Swanzey Comm. Hs. 31,966.41 8,721.81 (3,000.00) 37,688.23 SNOW, FRANK L. W. Swanzey Sidewalks 159,337.55 41,965.55 (85,799.00) 115,504.11 STONE, NETTIE N. FUND Pavilion, Swanzey Lake 2,701.63 81.30 - 2,782.93 WHITCOMB, EDNA C. Carpenter Home 2,701.60 465.36 (608.00) 2,558.96 WHITCOMB, EDNA C. Whitcomb Hall 1,263.64 270.37 - 1,534.01 WHITCOMB, GEORGE JR. Carpenter Home 9,297.68 3,741.38 (6,678.09) 6,360.97 WHITCOMB, GEORGE JR. Whitcomb Hall 6,276.03 336.44 - 6,612.47 Monadnock Regional School District: CARLTON, MARK & SADIE MRHS Music & Equip. 28,398.98 11,572.59 (14,185.82) 25,785.74 LLOYD SCHOLARSHIP FUND MRHS Scholarship 1,218.05 1,595.51 (352.03) 2,461.53 SNOW, FRANK L. Cutler scholarships 194.45 255.97 (180.00) 270.42 Unrestricted Income Balance $ 520,493.70 $ 103,432.49 $ (144,425.86) $ 479,500.33

PRINCIPAL FUND at COST TOTAL 12/31/2015 GAINS 12/31/2016 PRINCIPAL & TESTATOR BENEFICIARIES BALANCE (LOSSES) BALANCE INCOME FDS Town of Swanzey: BOUVIER, J. EDGAR Carpenter Home $ 775.08 $ 12.78 $ 787.86 $ 1,340.86 BROWN, MARIAN T. (MEMORIAL) Swanzey Museum 99,365.99 1,942.18 101,308.17 173,760.20 CARLTON, CHARLES Aged & Infirmed 7,747.15 127.77 7,874.92 9,254.55 CARLTON, CHARLES Community Hs. Library 4,646.05 76.62 4,722.68 4,905.81 CARLTON, CHARLES Mt. Caesar Cemetery 15,514.53 255.87 15,770.40 39,907.94 CARLTON, CHARLES E. Swanzey Comm. Hs. 1,548.68 25.54 1,574.23 2,764.67 CARPENTER, LUCY FUND Carpenter Home 491,304.49 13,079.14 504,383.62 682,428.80 READ, SAMUEL A. E. Swanzey Comm. Hs. 107,501.64 4,179.58 111,681.22 149,369.44 SNOW, FRANK L. W. Swanzey Sidewalks 874,906.42 19,954.31 894,860.73 1,010,364.84 STONE, NETTIE N. FUND Pavilion, Swanzey Lake 1,395.14 23.01 1,418.15 4,201.08 WHITCOMB, EDNA C. Carpenter Home 10,621.57 206.11 10,827.68 13,386.64 WHITCOMB, EDNA C. Whitcomb Hall 7,748.05 127.78 7,875.83 9,409.84 WHITCOMB, GEORGE JR. Carpenter Home 48,234.92 1,782.20 50,017.11 56,378.08 WHITCOMB, GEORGE JR. Whitcomb Hall 7,747.67 127.78 7,875.45 14,487.92 Monadnock Regional School District: CARLTON, MARK & SADIE MRHS Music & Equip. 335,022.46 5,699.54 340,722.00 366,507.74 LLOYD SCHOLARSHIP FUND MRHS Scholarship 48,043.44 795.04 48,838.48 51,300.02 SNOW, FRANK L. Cutler scholarships 7,743.19 127.70 7,870.89 8,141.31 Restricted Principal Balance $ 2,069,866.46 $ 48,542.95 $ 2,118,409.41 $ 2,597,909.74

58 Trustees of Trust Funds Financial Reports

TOWN of SWANZEY and MONADNOCK REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMON TRUST FUNDS Only Income Funds May Be Withdrawn

PRINCIPAL FUND COST MARKET BALANCE PURCHASES GAINS BALANCE INVESTMENT 12/31/2016 12/31/2015 (SALES) (LOSSES) 12/31/2016 Equities: Apple $ 79,870.24 $ 79,870.24 $ 149,986.90 AT&T, Inc. 16,219.71 16,219.71 143,156.98 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 49,982.40 (20,132.46) 9,238.86 39,088.80 71,296.80 Chevron Corp. 15,999.00 15,999.00 94,160.00 Clorox - 47,921.44 47,921.44 48,008.00 ConocoPhillips 74,947.05 (38,605.16) (36,341.89) - - Consolidated Edison, Inc. 8,502.48 (59,250.67) 50,748.19 - - Deere & Company 52,029.13 52,029.13 95,518.08 Diageo, PLC 49,660.26 49,660.26 64,962.50 DNP Select Income Fund 74,370.51 (41,305.10) 3,846.81 1 36,912.22 40,428.96 Du Pont (E. I. De Nemours & Co.) 47,652.08 47,652.08 73,400.00 Exxon Mobil Corp. 2,886.03 2,886.03 72,208.00 General Electric Co. 1,351.67 1,351.67 31,600.00 General Mills 52,501.03 52,501.03 55,593.00 Intel Corp. 48,519.86 48,519.86 77,980.50 Johnson & Johnson 50,112.25 50,112.25 67,397.85 JP Morgan Chase & Co 99,922.59 99,922.59 211,410.50 McDonalds Corp. 48,296.86 48,296.86 108,695.96 Merck & Co. 72,374.99 (30,359.84) 14,350.40 56,365.55 88,305.00 Novartis AG - 50,313.13 50,313.13 50,988.00 Philip Morris International 40,780.79 40,780.79 77,766.50 Phillips 66 - 38,506.41 38,506.41 45,538.07 Procter & Gamble 50,134.79 50,134.79 51,288.80 Qualcomm 87,500.15 87,500.15 84,108.00 Royal Dutch Shell 74,753.93 74,753.93 59,765.19 Sysco Corp. 49,919.01 49,919.01 67,828.25 US Bancorp 55,666.19 55,666.19 63,544.69 United Technologies Corp. 99,986.95 99,986.95 141,957.90 Ventas Inc - 59,374.31 59,374.31 59,394.00 Verizon Communications, Inc. 93,102.85 93,102.85 181,492.00 Wells Fargo & Co. 55,917.45 - - 55,917.45 56,322.42 Total Equity Investments 1,452,960.25 6,462.06 41,842.37 1,501,264.68 2,434,102.85 Balanced Funds: Vanguard Wellesley Fund 159,307.47 - 1,647.38 160,954.85 157,854.57 Vanguard Wellington Fund 191,242.19 - 3,875.74 195,117.93 209,635.47 Total Balanced Fund Investments 350,549.66 - 5,523.12 356,072.78 367,490.04 Bonds: Dodge & Cox Income Fund 151,274.77 - 229.77 151,504.54 164,576.20 Vanguard Adm. GNMA Fund 92,134.62 - 695.29 92,829.91 93,608.01 Vanguard Adm. ST Bond Index Fund 70,475.96 (6,069.43) 252.40 64,658.93 63,988.96 Total Bond Investments 313,885.35 (6,069.43) 1,177.46 308,993.38 322,173.17 Cash and Equivalents: Vanguard Money Market Fund (47,528.80) (392.63) - (47,921.43) (47,921.43) Restricted Principal Balance $ 2,069,866.46 $ - $ 48,542.95 $ 2,118,409.41 $ 3,075,844.63

INCOME FUND at COST BALANCE PURCHASES NET INVESTM'T BALANCE INVESTMENT EXPENDED 12/31/2015 (SALES) INCOME 12/31/2016 Mascoma Savings Bank - 93,150.00 865.21 (93,391.93) 623.28 Vanguard Money Market Fund 67,747.37 (50,100.00) 102,862.57 (51,033.93) 69,476.01 Vanguard Adm. ST Investm't Grade Fd 452,746.33 (43,050.00) (295.29) - 409,401.04 Unrestricted Income Balance $ 520,493.70 $ - $ 103,432.49 $ (144,425.86) $ 479,500.33

TOTAL PRINCIPAL & INCOME FUNDS $ 2,590,360.16 $ 2,597,909.74

1. Cost basis adjustment. 2. Includes some capital gain distributions. 3. Includes capital gains/losses on Income Fund investments. 59 Summary of Assessed Valuation 2016

Breakdown of Assessed Valuation Town of Swanzey NS Water & Fire Perry Ln Light Current Use Land 1,815,408 12,470 0 Residential Land 111,007,556 17,663,670 0 Commercial/Industrial Land 20,097,727 5,194,230 0 Residential Buildings 319,874,477 43,348,821 4,219,300 Manufactured Housing 12,836,780 158,500 0 Commercial/Industrial Buildings 56,315,057 28,004,475 0 Discretionary Preservation Easements 5,580 0 0 Public Utilities 23,880,700 3,514,100 0 Total Value Before Statutory Exemptions $545,833,285 $97,896,266 $4,219,300 EXEMPTIONS Certain Disabled Veterans 286,400 0 0 Imprvts to Assist Persons with Disabilities 2,330 0 0 Blind Exemptions 90,000 30,000 0 Elderly Exemptions 1,700,500 180,000 0 Solar Exemptions 28,200 0 0 Total Value of Statutory Exemptions $2,107,430 $210,000 $0 Exempt Land (not included above) 15,056,990 5,367,500 0 Exempt Buildings (not included above) 56,293,443 23,873,300 0 NET VALUATION LOCAL TAX RATES $543,725,855 $97,686,266 $4,219,300 NET VALUATION STATE EDUCATION RATE (less utilities) $519,845,155

60 Property Tax Report Information 2016 and Previous Years

Breakdown of Tax Rate 2014 Rate 2015 Rate 2016 Rate 2016 Commitment

Town Rate 5.45 5.90 6.06 $ 3,290,812

County Rate 3.37 3.45 3.50 $ 1,905,419

Local Education Rate 15.01 14.84 16.90 $ 9,189,875

State Education rate 2.49 2.39 2.41 $ 1,253,707 Total Town-wide Tax rate 26.32 26.58 28.87 $ 15,639,813 NS Water & Fire Precinct 0.60 0.65 0.68 $ 66,427 Perry lane Lighting Precinct n/a n/a n/a n/a

61 Police Special Details Revolving Fund

Police Special Details Revolving Fund Financial Report 2016 Established 2014 and effective January 1, 2014 (This is a modified accrual basis report.)

Police Special Details Revolving Fund Revenue Receipts 2014 $ 12,188.13 Receipts 2015 15,697.50 Receipts 2016 (includes Interest Income) 13,104.17 Receivables as of 12/31/2016 4,770.00 Total Revenue 2014 to 2016 $ 45,759.80 Police Special Details Revolving Fund Expenditures Expenditures 2014 to 2015 $ 6,169.00 Expenditures 2016 10,454.56 Total Expenditures 2014 to 2016 $ 16,623.56 Police Special Details Revolving Fund Balance

Police Special Details Revolving Fund Balance 12/31/2016 $ 29,136.24

Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund

Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund Financial Report 2016 Established 2016 and effective April 1, 2016 (This is a modified accrual basis report.)

Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund Revenue Revenue Police Details 52,807.96 Fire Details 3,832.53 Interest Income 1.29 Receivables Police Details 17,690.52 Fire Details - Total Revenue 2016 $ 74,332.30 Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund Expenditures Police Details 70,497.45 Fire Details 3,831.40 Total Expenditures 2016 $ 74,328.85 Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund Balance

Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund Balance 12/31/2016 $ 3.45

62 Recycling Center Revolving Fund

Recycling Center Revolving Fund Financial Report 2016 Established 2010 and Effective April 1, 2010

Recycling Center Revolving Fund Revenue Receipts 2010 to 2014 $ 343,495.63 Receipts 2015 47,301.93 Receipts 2016 (includes Interest Income) 60,410.24 Receivables as of 12/31/16 9,538.00 Total Revenue 2010 through 2016 $ 460,745.80 Recycling Center Revolving Fund Expenditures Expenditures 2010 through 2014 $ 9,900.00 Expenditures 2015 $ - Expenditures 2016 $ - Total Expenditures 2010 through 2016 $ 9,900.00 Recycling Center Revolving Fund Balance Recycling Center Revolving Fund Balance 12/31/2016 $ 450,845.80

Swanzey Revenue Development District

Swanzey Revenue Development District (SRDD) Financial Report 2016 Tax Increment Financing District established 1999 & Expanded 2003 Calculation of Assessed Value for SRDD Increment

Assessed Values of District Tax Year 2016 $ 11,884,933.00 Less: Original Assessed Value (1999 & 2003 Expansion) 6,443,112.00 Assessed Value of District Increment 2016 $ 5,441,821.00 Balance of Accumulated Increments 12/31/2015 $ 812,289.81 Tax Increment Created Tax Year 2016 160,767.00 Balance of Accumulated Increment 12/31/2016 $ 973,056.81 SRDD Project Expenditures Bond Proceeds from 2005 Issue (Phase I Road/Utilities, Planning) $ 500,000.00 Less: Phase I Project Expenses paid through 12/31/2009 (469,681.50) Phase II Project Expenses (including Planning) paid through 12/31/2013 (126,671.46) Phase III Project Expenses (including Planning) incurred 1/01/2014 to 3/10/2014 (28,502.90) Available Balance (Deficit) from 2005 Bonds, see below $ (124,855.86) Bond Proceeds from 2014 Issue (Phase III including Planning) 3/11/2014 to 12/31/2014 $ 1,900,000.00 Less: Reimbursement of Phase II and III Expenditures, above (124,855.86) Phase III Project Expenses (including Planning) incurred 3/11/2014 to 12/31/2014 (1,356,307.24) Phase III Project Expenses (including Planning) incurred 2015 (1,138,785.43) Project Expenses incurred 2016 (257,457.14) Available Balance (Deficit) from 2014 Bonds at 12/31/2016 $ (977,405.67) SRDD Accumulated Increment Fund Balance Swanzey Revenue Development District (SRDD) Increment Balance 12/31/2016 $ (4,348.86) Plus: Interest Earned 2016 21.93 Prepayment of Tax Increment Created in 2017 85,000.00 Swanzey Revenue Development District (SRDD) Fund Balance 12/31/2016 $ 80,673.07 63 Long & Short Term General Obligation Debt Issued

Purpose of Indebtedness NORTH SWANZEY SEWER PROJECT N. Swanzey Sewer (2.9401%) WS WWTP Upgrade Revenue Dev. Dist. (2.86%) Total Year Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Payments 2017 62,000 42,718 37,500 7,455 143,596 43,645 $ 336,914 2018 62,000 40,238 37,500 5,964 147,757 39,484 $ 332,943 2019 61,000 38,378 37,500 4,473 152,039 35,202 $ 328,592 2020 60,000 37,158 37,500 2,982 156,445 30,796 $ 324,881 2021 59,000 34,758 37,500 1,491 160,978 26,263 $ 319,990 2022 59,000 32,398 - - 165,643 21,598 $ 278,639 2023 58,000 30,038 - - 170,443 16,798 $ 275,279 2024 59,000 27,138 - - 175,382 11,859 $ 273,379 2025 59,000 24,188 - - 180,464 6,777 $ 270,429 2026 59,000 21,238 - - 138,772 1,659 $ 220,668 2027 59,000 18,288 - - - - $ 77,288 2028 58,000 16,518 - - - - $ 74,518 2029 58,000 13,618 - - - - $ 71,618 2030 59,000 10,718 - - - - $ 69,718 2031 59,000 7,768 - - - - $ 66,768 2032 59,000 4,818 - - - - $ 63,818 2033 58,000 2,900 - - - - $ 60,900 Totals $ 1,008,000 $ 402,870 $ 187,500 $ 22,365 $ 1,591,521 $ 234,081 $ 3,446,337

** New Grant Payment Schedule from NHDES due to refinancing of the North Swanzey Sewer Loan in 2012. State Revolving Fund Grant Payment Schedule State Revolving Fund Grant Payment Schedule West Swanzey WWTP Upgrade Project North Swanzey Wastewater Improvments ** Year Payment Year Payment Year Payment Year Payment 2017 8,991 2020 8,096 2017 49,255 2026 46,083 2018 8,693 2021 7,798 2018 49,168 2027 45,989 2019 8,395 2019 48,340 2028 45,128 Total Aid West Swanzey WWTP Upgrade $ 41,973 2020 47,500 2029 45,012 2021 46,636 2030 45,663 2022 46,541 2031 45,547 2023 45,668 2032 45,451 2024 46,319 2033 44,568 2025 46,201 Total Aid North Swanzey Improvements $ 789,069

Purpose of Indebtedness Self-Contained Breathing Police Dept. SQL Software Sidewalk Tractor Lease (3.25%) Apparatus Lease (3.29%) (0.00%) Total Year Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Payments 2017 17,883.24 583.76 28,257.96 3,906.33 2,065.55 - $ 52,696.84 2018 - - 29,187.65 2,976.64 - - $ 32,164.29 2019 - - 30,147.92 2,016.37 - - $ 32,164.29 2020 - - 31,139.81 1,024.48 - - $ 32,164.29 Totals $ 17,883.24 $ 583.76 $ 118,733.34 $ 9,923.82 $ 2,065.55 $ - $ 149,189.71

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Minutes of 2016 Deliberative Session

To the inhabitants of the Town of Swanzey in the State of New Hampshire qualified to vote in Town affairs:

Moderator Bruce Tatro called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. introducing town officials who would be assisting with articles considered at this evening’s deliberative session.

Ken Colby led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moderator Bruce Tatro read the Warrant as follows:

FIRST SESSION You are hereby notified to meet for the First (Deliberative) Session of the annual Town Meeting, to be held at the Monadnock Regional High School/Middle School Auditorium, Swanzey, NH on Tuesday, the 2nd day of Feb- ruary 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The First Deliberative Session will consist of explanation, discussion and debate of articles and will afford those voters who are present the opportunity to propose, debate and adopt amendments to each warrant article, except election of officers and warrant articles whose wording is prescribed by state law.

SECOND SESSION You are also notified to meet for the Second Session of the annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016, at the Christian Life Fellowship Church, 211 Whitcomb Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to vote by official ballot to elect Town officers, to vote by official ballot on warrant articles as they may have been amended at the First Session and to vote on those other official ballot questions whose wording is prescribed by state law.

Article 1 To choose by ballot all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year.

Article 2 To vote by ballot on the following amendment proposed by the Swanzey Planning Board to the Town of Swanzey Zoning Ordinance:

Proposed Amendment -

Add the following permitted uses to Section V.C.1. in the Village Business District II: o. Restaurant; p. Hotel or Inn; q. Bank or Financial Institutions; r. Function Halls.

Delete existing definition in Section XIII of “Hotel or Inn” and replace with the following definition:

Hotel or Inn: A building, or a portion thereof, where lodging is offered to transient guests for compensation and by which there are more than five sleeping rooms. The accommodations shall constitute the temporary abode, for 30 days or less, of persons whose primary residence is elsewhere. A hotel or inn may also include customarily accessory facilities, services, and activities, such as outdoor and indoor facilities for dining, relaxation, or recreation for guests and the general public.

It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written.

Article 3 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand Dol- lars ($5,500,000) for the purpose Town facility construction, improvements, and related expenses, generally outlined as follows: (i) preparing plans and specifications, and constructing, equipping and furnishing a new Public Safety Facility for the Fire Department and associated emergency management operations (such facility is proposed to be located on property to be acquired by the Town on Safford Drive); (ii) preparing plans and specifications, and constructing, equipping and furnishing an addition, redesign, and other improvements of the existing Police Station at 34 Eaton Road; (iii) preparing plans and specifications, and constructing, equipping and furnishing an addition and redesign to the Town Hall located at 620 Old Homestead Highway; (iv) and preparing plans and specifications, and constructing, equipping and furnishing improvements to the Public Works Facility and Salt Shed located at 98 Pine Street. Such sum to be raised through the issuance of bonds or notes under and in compliance with the Municipal Finance Act, RSA 33:1 et seq., as amended; to authorize the Selectmen to apply for, obtain and accept federal, state or other aid, if any, which may be available for 67 Minutes of 2016 Deliberative Session, Page 2 said project and to comply with all laws applicable to said project; to authorize the Selectmen to issue, negotiate, sell and deliver said bonds and notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon and the maturity and other terms thereof; and to authorize the Selectmen to take any other action or to pass any other vote relative thereto. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN – 3/5 Ballot Vote Required)

It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written. Motion by Ken Colby to restrict reconsideration of Article 3, seconded by Bill Hutwelker. It was voted in favor.

Article 4 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the First Session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $6,262,426. Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be $6,067,144, which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town or by law; or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written. Motion by Bill Hutwelker to restrict reconsideration of Article 4, seconded by Ken Colby. It was voted in favor.

Article 5 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $571,500 to be placed in the following expendable trust and capital reserve accounts of the Town: Expendable Trust Funds Amount Capital Reserve Funds Amount Town Hall IMS $5,000 Fire Trucks $80,000 Revaluations & Updates $35,000 Highway & Cemetery Equipment $87,500 Police IMS $4,000 Town Bridges $35,000 Police Facilities $4,000 Covered Bridges $5,000

Fire Station Maintenance $20,000 Recreation Facilities Improve- $3,000

Fire Department Tools & Equip- $10,000 Conservation Land Acquisition $20,000 Emergency Communications $10,000 Police Cruisers $10,000 Emergency Mgt Facilities & Equip. $5,000 Town-owned Dams $7,250 Fire Ponds $10,000 Road Rehab. & Reconstruction $170,000 DPW Facility Improvements $10,000 Cemetery Expansion & Layout $2,250 Mt. Caesar Union Library $3,000 Stratton Free Library $3,000 Whitcomb Hall Rehabilitation $32,500 or take any action thereon. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN) It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written.

Motion by Debbie Davis to restrict reconsideration of Article 5, seconded by Lynda Faulkner. It was voted in favor.

Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000 to be placed in the Carpenter Home Expendable Trust Fund, such sum representing the projected revenue shortfall in 2016 for the operations of the Carpenter Home. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written. Motion by Bill Hutwelker to restrict reconsideration of Article 6, seconded by Eileen Thompson. It was voted in favor.

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Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to establish a Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund pursuant to RSA 31:95-h. All revenues and expenditures for police, fire, and public safety special details excluding the administrative portion and the police cruiser rate portion shall be accounted for and held in the fund. The Town Treasurer shall have custody of all monies in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the Board of Selectmen and no further approval is required by the legislative body to expend. Any surplus in said fund shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, shall not be deemed part of the general accumulated fund balance, and shall be expended after a vote by the Board of Selectmen for a public safety related purpose. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written. Motion by Bill Hutwelker to restrict reconsideration of Article 7, seconded by Don Bernard. It was voted in favor.

Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $30,000, such sum representing six months funding of a school resource officer and to be offset by $30,000 from the Monadnock Regional School District. Full funding for this position estimated at $60,000 per year shall be included in the 2017 operating and default budgets. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written.

Article 9 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to the applicable provisions of RSA 31:39 (and consistent with the definitions and unlawful acts described in RSA 163-B), to adopt an ordinance as proposed by the Selectmen as follows: A comprehensive ordinance making it illegal to dump, deposit, place, throw or leave litter on any public or private property by unauthorized persons in the town of Swanzey, with enforcement by means including fines. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written.

Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to discontinue absolutely, pursuant to RSA 231:43, the Class VI portion of Whitcomb Road, so-called, from its intersection with the Class V highway known as Whitcomb Road in a southwest direction to its intersection with a Class V highway known as Carlton Road, which runs between the properties identified in the Town’s assessing records as Map 23 Lot 3-20 (currently owned by Michael L. and Kathryn M. Wrona) and Map 32 Lot 5 (currently owned by Michael D. Madden). (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written.

Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to adopt a Town Clerk Compensation Policy. The policy reflects the wages and compensation that the Town Clerk will receive and the allowable absences for the Town Clerk, or take any action thereon. (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written.

Article 12 To see if the Town of Swanzey shall prohibit vote counting hidden from the human eye, using electronic computerized vote counting machines, tabulators or other electronic or mechanical devices for sorting and counting votes, and require the use of the hand count method, in all elections, to sort and count votes in full public view with full citizen oversight of the entire voting system. (The citizen’s right to vote in secret to be maintained.)

Whereas currently Swanzey citizens’ votes are counted in secret in a black box, contrary to the right provided by the NH Constitution, Part 2, Article 32 “…sorting and counting votes in public…”, and RSA 659:63 Counting to be Public,

Whereas Swanzey citizens, including election officials, in a public election are expected to blindly trust voting results counted by a computer using secret software, controlled by a for-profit corporation,

Whereas strong opposition from Swanzey elected officials to conduct any checks on the accuracy of the computer vote count on election night, ignoring citizens’ concerns to assure the vote count is correct,

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Whereas respected computer experts agree that Logic and Accuracy testing before election day only proves the vote counting device was working on that day; and it is possible it can malfunction and/or the software can be programmed to do something different on the actual election day, with no way of anyone knowing there was a problem,

Whereas the paper ballot was discreetly exempted from the Right to Know law in 2003, making it nearly impossible for the general public to access the only record that can verify the accuracy of the computer total,

Whereas New Hampshire citizens have the right to a free and fair election, an observable vote count in a public meeting, and a right to know their votes are counted accurately

Therefore, we the undersigned registered voters of the Town of Swanzey do hereby petition to have our votes sorted and counted by the hand count method in open public meeting, as already required by the New Hampshire Constitution, by proposing that the following article be added to the town warrant:

Shall the Town of Swanzey prohibit vote counting hidden from the human eye, using electronic computerized vote counting machines, tabulators or other electronic or mechanical devices for sorting and counting votes, and require the use of the hand count method, in all elections, to sort and count votes in full public view with full citizen oversight of the entire voting system? (The citizen’s right to vote in secret to be maintained.) (SUBMITTED BY PETITION) It was voted in favor of including this article on the official ballot in question form as written.

As there was no other business to come before this meeting, Moderator Bruce Tatro adjourned meeting at 8:42 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted, Donna Munson, Town Clerk

School House 2 Cutler School School House 8

Hopkins School Mt Caesar 1953 Wilcox School 1939

70 Results of Official Ballot Voting

Article 1 To choose by ballot all necessary Town Officers:

Moderator For Two Years Sewer Commissioner For Three Years 822 Bruce Tatro 888 Larry Crowder

Selectmen For Three Years Planning Board For Three Years 299 Slyvester Karasinski 554 Scott Self 183 Robert James Smith 388 Richard Sainsbsury 257 Victoria Reck Ames 356 Don Skiba 174 Beverly Bernard Planning Board For Two Years Supervisor of the Checklist For Six Years 498 Joseph Smith 881 Lynda J. Faulkner 162 Richard Sainsbury 129 Don Skiba Trustee of Trust Funds For Three Years 465 Richard A. Scaramelli Library Trustee For Three Years 333 Craig A. Lougee 840 Hazel Balch

Zoning Board of Adjustment For Three Years 831 William Hutwelker

Article 2 Yes 735 No 198 Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendment proposed by the Swanzey Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance to:

Add the following permitted uses to Section V.C.1. in the Village Business District II: o. Restaurant; p. Hotel or Inn; q. Bank or Financial Institutions; r. Function Halls. and

Delete existing definition in Section XIII of “Hotel or Inn” and replace with the following definition: Hotel or Inn: A building, or a portion thereof, where lodging is offered to transient guests for compensation and by which there are more than five sleeping rooms. The accommodations shall constitute the temporary abode, for 30 days or less, of persons whose primary residence is elsewhere. A hotel or inn may also include customarily accessory facilities, services, and activities, such as outdoor and indoor facilities for dining, relaxation, or recreation for guests and the general public?

Article 3 Yes 456 No 548 Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,500,000) for the purpose Town facility construction, improvements, and related expenses, generally outlined as follows: (i) preparing plans and specifications, and constructing, equipping and furnishing a new Public Safety Facility for the Fire Department and associated emergency management operations (such facility is proposed to be located on property to be acquired by the Town on Safford Drive); (ii) preparing plans and specifications, and constructing, equipping and furnishing an addition, redesign, and other improvements of the existing Police Station at 34 Eaton Road; (iii) preparing plans and specifications, and constructing, equipping and furnishing an addition and redesign to the Town Hall located at 620 Old Home- stead Highway; (iv) and preparing plans and specifications, and constructing, equipping and furnishing improvements to the Public Works Facility and Salt Shed located at 98 Pine Street. Such sum to be raised through the issuance of bonds or notes under and in compliance with the Municipal Finance Act, RSA 33:1 et seq., as amended; to authorize the Se- lectmen to apply for, obtain and accept federal, state or other aid, if any, which may be available for said project and to comply with all laws applicable to said project; to authorize the Selectmen to issue, negotiate, sell and deliver said bonds and notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon and the maturity and other terms thereof; and to authorize the Selectmen to take any other action or to pass any other vote relative thereto? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN – 3/5 Ballot Vote Required) 71 Results of Official Ballot Voting

Article 4 Yes 500 No 480 Shall the Town vote raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the First Session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $6,262,426. Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be $6,067,144, which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town or by law; or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN) Article 5 Yes 670 No 311 Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $571,500 to be placed in the following expendable trust and capital reserve accounts of the Town?

Expendable Trust Funds Amount Capital Reserve Funds Amount Town Hall IMS $5,000 Fire Trucks $80,000 Revaluations & Updates $35,000 Highway & Cemetery Equipment $87,500 Police IMS $4,000 Town Bridges $35,000 Police Facilities $4,000 Covered Bridges $5,000

Fire Station Maintenance $20,000 Recreation Facilities Improve- $3,000

(RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN) Article 6 Yes 654 No 347 Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000 to be placed in the Carpenter Home Expendable Trust Fund, such sum representing the projected revenue shortfall in 2016 for the operations of the Carpenter Home? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN) Article 7 Yes 635 No 358 Shall the Town vote to establish a Public Safety Detail Revolving Fund pursuant to RSA 31:95-h. All revenues and expenditures for police, fire, and public safety special details excluding the administrative portion and the police cruiser rate portion shall be accounted for and held in the fund. The Town Treasurer shall have custody of all monies in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the Board of Selectmen and no further approval is required by the legislative body to expend. Any surplus in said fund shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, shall not be deemed part of the general accumulated fund balance, and shall be expended after a vote by the Board of Selectmen for a public safety related purpose? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN) Article 8 Yes 623 No 390 Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate $30,000, such sum representing six months funding of a school resource officer and to be offset by $30,000 from the Monadnock Regional School District. Full funding for this position estimated at $60,000 per year shall be included in the 2017 operating and default budgets? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

72 Results of Official Ballot Voting

Article 9 Yes 853 No 168 Shall the Town vote, pursuant to the applicable provisions of RSA 31:39 (and consistent with the definitions and unlawful acts described in RSA 163-B), to adopt an ordinance as proposed by the Selectmen as follows: A comprehensive ordinance making it illegal to dump, deposit, place, throw or leave litter on any public or private property by unauthorized persons in the town of Swanzey, with enforcement by means including fines? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

Article 10 Yes 729 No 245 Shall the Town vote to discontinue absolutely, pursuant to RSA 231:43, the Class VI portion of Whitcomb Road, so- called, from its intersection with the Class V highway known as Whitcomb Road in a southwest direction to its intersection with a Class V highway known as Carlton Road, which runs between the properties identified in the Town’s assessing records as Map 23 Lot 3-20 (currently owned by Michael L. and Kathryn M. Wrona) and Map 32 Lot 5 (currently owned by Michael D. Madden)? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN) Article 11 Yes 701 No 297 Shall the Town will vote to adopt a Town Clerk Compensation Policy. The policy reflects the wages and compensation that the Town Clerk will receive and the allowable absences for the Town Clerk, or take any action thereon? (RECOMMENDED BY SELECTMEN)

Article 12 Yes 443 No 550 To see if the Town of Swanzey shall prohibit vote counting hidden from the human eye, using electronic computerized vote counting machines, tabulators or other electronic or mechanical devices for sorting and counting votes, and require the use of the hand count method, in all elections, to sort and count votes in full public view with full citizen oversight of the entire voting system. (The citizen’s right to vote in secret to be maintained.)

Whereas New Hampshire citizens have the right to a free and fair election, an observable vote count in a public meeting, and a right to know their votes are counted accurately

Respectfully Submitted, Donna Munson, Town Clerk

73 2016 Births

DATE CHILDS NAME MOTHER FATHER 1/7/16 ALEXANDRIA ELIZABETH FALES KASSANDRA FALES 1/15/16 PARKER SCOTT WEST MOLLY FERRON MASON WEST 1/19/16 LUCY AIVA MURRAY ALLISON AIVALIOTIS NICHOLAS MURRAY 1/20/16 SAMUEL RAYMOND THOMPSON LISA THOMPSON DAVID THOMPSON 1/28/16 BRYNN MARGARET ROULEAU HILLARY ROULEAU MARK ROULEAU 2/16/16 HARPER LYLE MACDOUGALL HOLLY MACDOUGALL JOHN MACDOUGALL 2/16/16 DAVID MICHAEL BERMAN VANESSA BERMAN BENJAMIN BERMAN 2/17/16 HARTLYNN BRET SOUTHWICK MORGAN FARNSWORTH ADDISON SOUTHWICK 2/23/16 BRAYDEN ALBERT NASH HORTON KATHERINE BLANCHETTE CHRISTOPHER HORTON 3/14/16 HENRY ALEXANDER HILL VANESSA HILL RANDALL HILL 3/22/16 ABIGAIL MAGUIRE SARAH MAGUIRE REECE MAGUIRE 3/26/16 KAYLEE CHEYENNE MCTAGGART ELIZABETH MCTAGGART CHRISTOPHER MCTAGGART 4/3/16 DAWSON NICHOLAS PATTERSON ERIN FISK RYAN PATTERSON 4/15/16 JOAQUIN FRANCIS SMITH HEATHER SMITH NICHOLAS SMITH 4/20/16 CHARLOTTE OLIVIA MILLER JANELLE JAMES TYLER MILLER 4/22/16 BENJAMIN ARCHER PRESCOTT MEGHAN PRESCOTT BENJAMIN PRESCOTT 5/14/16 HUDSON CHRISTOPHER JAMES ROBINSON MARIAH ROBINSON 5/14/16 CARLEY MAE THOMPSON ASHLEY THOMPSON SAMUEL THOMPSON 5/27/16 TANNER EATON PRATT CHELSEA PRATT EVAN PRATT 5/30/16 SPENCER GAEL KELLEY RYKA PELTO RICHARD KELLEY 5/30/16 BEATRICE MARGARET KIRBY DEMTRIA KIRBY JAMES KIRBY II 6/7/16 JAXON WINTON ZAMORE KATIE ZAMORE COLLIN ZAMORE 6/16/16 ARIANNA KATHERINE CARPENTINO SHANNON CARPENTINO HEATH CARPENTINO 6/25/16 EMMETT BARTON BRYANT JENNIFER BRYANT SHANE BRYANT 6/27/16 DAVIS PHILIP BRYAND MARA BRYAND SHANE BRYAND 6/28/16 HARRISON MICHAEL SHAW KATIE SHAW MICHAEL SHAW 7/6/16 LEONARD JONATHAN VENDT ALEXANDRA VENDT SAMUEL VENDT 7/7/16 MCKENZIE LEIGH BRAKE KELSY BRAKE STEPHEN BRAKE 7/7/16 EMMETT JOSEPH LAGASSE EMILY LAGASSE RAYMOND LAGASSE 7/10/16 LANDON JAMES LYONS DESTINEE LYONS 7/12/16 ARMER PAGE ARMSTRONG MALLORY ARMSTRONG DREW ARMSTRONG 7/14/16 ABHIGNA TEEGLA PRANITHA TEEGLA VIJAYA TEEGELA 7/18/16 LAYTON JAMES BLAIR MARIE ROSS JEREMIAH BLAIR 7/21/16 JAMESON DANIEL MINKLER KELLY POULIOT CHRISTOPHER MINKLER 7/26/16 LORA JOYCE ALLEY ANASTASIA HEALEY LAWRENCE ALLEY III 7/27/16 MILA GRACE DUQUETTE ALEXIS DUQUETTE RYAN DUQUETTE 7/27/16 GEORGIOS ATHANASIOS SKIPITARIS RACHEL SKIPITARIS ATHANASIOS SKIPITARIS 7/27/16 LOUKYA DODDI ROHINI DODDI SRINIVAS DODDI 7/29/16 GEMMA KIPP MILLER AMANDA MILLER WILLIAM MILLER 7/30/16 AUBREY ROSE SHERRICK CARA SHERRICK CHRISTOPHER SHERRICK 8/3/16 RYLEIGH PAIGE COLE DEANNA COLE CHRISTOPHER COLE 8/4/16 LEON DANTE TOWLE MARIA CHRISTINA TOWLE BRADFORD TOWLE JR. 8/5/16 HENRY JAMES LIEBHERR JOHNSON HEIDI JOHNSON BENJAMIN JOHNSON 8/10/16 LAILA JEAN BUCKLEY CORIE BASS 8/23/16 KAM WILLIAM WILSON JESSICA WILSON BRIAN WILSON 8/26/16 AVA MARIE GAUTHIER ALYSON COTE ERIC GAUTHIER 8/29/16 OLIVIA ROSE JARDINE ROBYN JARDINE ANDREW JARDINE 9/1/16 JAMIAH IVY COLON ARIELLE STANCLIFT CARLOS COLON JR. 9/4/16 BRAVEN ADEAM MULHEARN LISA MULHEARN ADAM MULHEARN 9/6/16 ISABELLA RAE SMITH DANITZA RODREGUEZ TYLER SMITH 9/6/16 CHARLOTTE KATHLEEN RADDER AMY RADDER KRISTOPHER RADDER 9/9/16 ELIJAH PUTNAM SKANTZE JANE SKANTZE

74 2016 Births (continued)

DATE CHILDS NAME MOTHER FATHER 9/20/16 MADALYNN JOSEPHINE YOUSTEY MALLORY TENNEY NICHOLAS YOUSTEY 9/25/16 TRAVIS MATTHEW FERRANTI KRYSTAL ERVIN MICHAEL FERRANTI 9/29/16 AKSEL JOSEPH JALAVA ESTHER JALAVA BRYAN JALAVA 9/29/16 MAXIMUS LIAM BARNES SAMANTHA BARNES JOHN BARNES III 10/8/16 ALEX JOHN CHISHOLM KATE CHISHOLM RYAN CHIHOLM 10/13/16 CHANDLER ADAM VIEL CHELSEA MAY CHRISTOPHER VIEL 10/18/16 JASE MATTHEW LERAY REBECCA LERAY JASON LERAY 11/4/16 HUNTER HENRY BERTOLAMI ASHLEY BERTOLAMI MICHAEL BERTOLAMI 11/6/16 LUKE JOHN ROBERTSON JANET ROBERTSON JACOB ROBERTSON 11/10/16 TOLLER JOHN WILSON LAURE WILSON TOLLER WILSON 11/19/16 LINCOLN WILLIAM HALLIBURTON CAITLIN HALLIBURTON JONATHAN HALLIBURTON 11/22/16 GIA ELIZABETH CAVOLO ASHLEY CAVOLO JOHN CAVOLO 11/25/16 DELANEY CAROL RIDER SARAH MCALONEY JEREMY RIDER 12/12/16 EMELIA MARIE NUGENT KATRINA NUGENT BENJAMIN NUGENT 12/20/16 KARRISA KAYLA BUFFUM LISA BUFFUM RUSSELL MORELAND 2016 Marriages

DATE PLACE OF MARRIAGE NAME RESIDENCE 01/02/16 SWANZEY KENNETH R LAWRENCE lll SWANZEY JANET M RUA SWANZEY 02/06/16 TROY MICHAEL R BURT SWANZEY LAURA A HALL SWANZEY 02/12/16 SWANZEY CHARLES M HAMMOND SWANZEY JOANNA L BAZEL SWANZEY 04/16/16 SWANZEY ROBERT J HADLEY SWANZEY SHARLYN I SANCHEZ SWANZEY 04/22/16 RINDGE RYAN A BURNHAM SWANZEY MATTHEW C BICKFORD SWANZEY 05/06/16 SWANZEY SCOTT M HILKLOCK SWANZEY MEGAN E LECLAIR SWANZEY 05/07/16 HINSDALE BRANDON K BUCKLEY SWANZEY EMILY R CLARK SWANZEY 05/15/16 JAFFREY CODY G DONALDSON WINCHESTER NIKIA BARTLETT SWANZEY 05/19/16 KEENE JOSEPH M HANRAHAN SWANZEY TAMARA A KUDSK SWANZEY 05/21/16 SWANZEY MICHAEL D SMITH SWANZEY ELISHA M FISH SWANZEY 06/04/16 BRENTWOOD BRYAN J VALOV SWANZEY CHINA WITHAM SWANZEY 06/11/16 SURRY BRIAN C DUNTON SWANZEY BELINDA J CAMPBELL SWANZEY 06/18/16 SWANZEY NICHOLAS S BAGSTER SWANZEY KATIE M FARNUM SWANZEY 07/16/16 ROXBURY JARED E FISHER SWANZEY SARAH V ROBINSON SULLIVAN 07/23/16 KEENE SHANE J PATNODE SWANZEY ASHLEY A NASH RICHMOND 08/20/16 SWANZEY RICHARD A FAIRBANKS SWANZEY PATTY A KIMBALL SWANZEY

75 2016 Marriages (continued)

DATE PLACE OF MARRIAGE NAME RESIDENCE 08/27/16 SWANZEY HECTOR E FIGUEROA SWANZEY MEGHAN C O'CONNOR SWANZEY 08/27/16 KEENE SPENCER P GEROGE SWANZEY LORA M WHITCOMB SWANZEY 09/10/16 WOLFEBORO PETER L BAKER SWANZEY ROBERTS J AMESBURY N SMITHFIELD, RI 09/10/16 SWANZEY JOHN A BATCHELDER SWANZEY WENDA M PHILLINGER SWANZEY 09/17/16 FITZWILLIAM ALEXIS J CASTRO SWANZEY SARAH M CUNNINGHAM SWANZEY 09/17/16 SURRY REUBEN G MCRAE ADA, MI CHARLOTTE K BROWN SWANZEY 10/01/16 SWANZEY WILLIAM D WHITCOMB SWANZEY JILL A AMADON SWANZEY 10/08/16 MARLBOROUGH ROBERT G DETTELBACK SWANZEY JENNIFER K BURROUGHS SWANZEY 10/15/16 WOODSTOCK COLBY G LUOPA SWANZEY DEANNA M RACE SWANZEY 10/16/16 WALPOLE BEJAMIN T REYNOLDS SWANZEY CHRISTINA M SMALL SWANZEY 10/22/16 RICHMOND RYAN A PATTERSON SWANZEY ERIN S FISK SWANZEY 11/12/16 SWANZEY CHRISTOPHER J FRAZIER WEST SWANZEY CHARLENE M GROVER WEST SWANZEY 11/12/16 SWANZEY KEVIN W FISK SWANZEY REBECCA L HEYWOOD SWANZEY 12/24/16 SWANZEY RANDY K FAVREAU SR. ROYALSTON, MA DIANA SANTIAGO SWANZEY

2016 Deaths

DATE PLACE NAME MOTHERS NAME FATHERS NAME 1/2/2016 SWANZEY BETTY MARTEL EUDORA HEATH AUSTIN TUCKER 1/9/2016 KEENE SHIRLEY SHORT MARTHA FARNUM CHARLES SPEARS 1/10/2016 LEBANON ROBERT FELLOWS EDITH HANCHETTE HAROLD FELLOWS 1/11/2016 KEENE JOHN FLEURY MILDRED MILLER WILFRED FLEURY 1/13/2016 SWANZEY ROBERT DOMINA JR. ALICE WHITCOMB ROBERT DOMINA 1/23/2016 E SWANZEY REBECCA MATTSON CATHERINE WILKINS DANIEL HOLDEN 1/24/2016 WINCHESTER RYLAND CARRIER DORTHY CAMPBELL HAROLD CARRIER 2/1/2016 PETERBOROUGH DOROTHY BUFFUM ROSE LOWER PETER LABOUNTY 2/5/2016 SWANZEY RICHARD ROY MARGUERITE OUELLETTE JAMES ROY 2/8/2016 KEENE PAULINE ARSENAULT EVELYN SOUCY RENE OUELLETTE 2/19/2016 SWANZEY KENNETH BLAIR HELEN BLAIR CLARENCE BLAIR 2/20/2016 KEENE BEVERLY BERGERON FLORENCE POULIOTTE JOSEPH BEGIN 2/21/2016 SWANZEY ELEANOR BURGESS MARY MORRISON LELAND ROOT 2/23/2016 WINCHESTER VERNON TOLMAN SAVILLA CRONK WINIFRED TOLMAN 2/26/2016 WINCHESTER JEANNE BOGGIS ROSE PORIER ALBERT POISSON 3/1/2016 LEBANON LYNDA BLOOD JEAN STURTEVANT ELTON BLOOD SR

3/31/2016 KEENE RAYMOND LAM- EVELYN MARTIN GEORGE LAMOUREUX 4/4/2016 SWANZEY RODNEY WHEELER JUDITH WOOD MYRON WHEELER 4/7/2016 WINCHESTER PARKER LAPOINT INES SWEARD LOUIS LAPOINT

76 2016 Deaths (continued)

DATE PLACE NAME MOTHERS NAME FATHERS NAME 4/8/2016 SWANZEY BRUCE MESSER ELSA NORDLIN WALTER MESSER 4/17/2016 KEENE PEARL FRAZIER RUTH LACKEY WINFRED MANNING 4/19/2016 WINCHESTER LEO SHORT SR EMMA LAPITRE LEO SHORT 4/30/2016 WINCHESTER ALFRED GETTY JR UNKNOWN ALFRED GETTY SR 5/1/2016 SWANZEY GERALDINE, SCADOVA MARGARET PEEL JOSEPH JOHNSON 5/4/2016 LEBANON GEORGE TEMPESTA MARIE MICHAEL TEMPESTA 5/4/2016 KEENE DORIS GILCOTT ALTHENIA LAZOR MIUCHAEL JOHN 5/21/2016 KEENE DOROTHY PARENT GLADYS NEAVES VICTOR HULSLANDER

5/26/2016 SWANZEY NATHANIEL NAOMI TETREAULT TODD WETHERBY 5/26/2016 SWANZEY NEVE TYLER BETHANY FRAZIER TIMOTHY TYLER SR.

5/29/2016 WEST- JUNE FUERDERER HARRIET WAGNER WILLIAM KLINGE 5/29/2016 SWANZEY ROBIN ASHE SANDRA CARD GARY ASHE SR. 6/1/2016 KEENE ROBERT LACLAIR BARBARA ROKES MICHAEL LACLAIR SR. 6/4/2016 PETERBOROUGH ARTHUR WHIPPLE MYRTLE WHIPPLE MATHEW WHITTEN 6/4/2016 SWANZEY JAMES BROWN JEANNETTE WHITE JOHN BROWN 6/24/2016 LEBANON LINDSEY METCALF LORI JEFTS DOUGLAS METCALF 6/25/2016 SWANZEY DON HAYWARD III PATRICIA RUSSELL DON HAYWARD JR. 7/14/2016 WINCHESTER CARROLL TOLMAN SR. SAVILLA CRINK WINFRED TOLMAN 7/26/2016 TILTON MILTON HANKS MILDRED BARNEY GORDON HANKS 8/15/2016 KEENE BEVERLY WILBER SYLVIA RUSSELL JAMES BUFFUM 8/24/2016 WINCHESTER CAROL ST PIERRE ESTHER NORDLIN CHARLES FRAZIER 8/24/2016 SWANZEY JOAN CLEASBY RUTH HOWARD ROGHER PROCTOR 8/28/2016 SWANZEY LORI JACOBS SHIRLEY DUNTON ROLAND JACOBS 8/29/2016 KEENE MARIE KIBLIN MILJA ANNALA DONALD RAITTO SR

9/1/2016 SWANZEY VEER AKKOOR KOMALAVALLI SAMPATH- V SRINIVASAN AKKOOR 9/28/2016 KEENE PAUL OLSON PHYLLIS TURNER ELLIS OLSON

10/2/2016 KEENE PAULINE KRETSCH- HATTIE ELLIS OSCAR KRETSCHMAR 10/3/2016 KEENE MARTIN HALL UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 10/4/2016 SURRY JEANNETTE RONDEAU LOUISE ST GORGES OCTAVIAN RONDEAU 10/8/2016 SWANZEY ALISON JOLLY RUTH KENYON KENNETH JOLLY SR 10/8/2016 SWANZEY DEBRA WOODBURY MARGARET TROMBLEY UNKNOWN 10/27/2016 KEENE PETER PORADA JR. MARY PERLOWSKI PETER PORADA SR. 10/29/2016 SWANZEY WILLIAM JOHNSON BARBARA GIBSON ELMORE JOHNSON 11/2/2016 KEENE WILLIAM LAMBERT LETA KERSHAW UNKNOWN 11/17/2016 WINCHESTER RICHARD TOOMEY HELENA FONTAINE WILLIAM TOOMEY 11/20/2016 KEENE CECIL GAYLOR JR. UNKNOWN CECIL GAYLOR SR. 11/22/2016 SWANZEY HELEN DUSAVITCH CHRISTINE DUBOIS JOHN VANESS 12/062016 SWANZEY FRANK GILBERT RUTH SALADINO FRANK GILBERT 12/7/2016 KEENE ARLENE MAIN GLADYS BARRETT RALPH WILLARD 12/13/2016 N SWANZEY ARTHUR BOUFFORD LAURA DUVAL ARTHUR BOUFFORD 12/21/2016 KEENE JOHN BARNES SR GERTRUDE MCCLUSKEY RAYMOND BARNES

77 Brought in for Burial

DATE OF DEATH NAME AGE 5/25/2012 WILLIAM P BULLEY 74 10/23/2015 LOUIS V CAUGHILL 79 12/14/2015 NORMA JANE THOMPSON 86 1/1/2016 AVIS MARIE ABRAMS 83 1/8/2016 KAHLAN ROBERT SCOTT BALDINELLI INFANT 1/18/2016 ELEANOR M RICE 89 1/25/2016 HATTIE MAY WILBER 90 1/25/2016 SUSAN E WESTON 65 2/27/2016 LEE K CHANNELL JR. 78 3/8/2016 VALERIE JEAN PLANTE 89 3/24/2016 PAUL J CODY 84 4/7/2016 PARKER LANG LAPOINT 88 4/8/2016 LINDA LEE JOHNSON 76 5/17/2016 CHARLES A RILEY III 85 5/26/2016 NATHANIEL O WETHERBY 21 5/27/2016 ELSIE ROSE PYNE 82 6/25/2016 CARL G BUCKLEY 80 7/9/2016 CINDY L MARTIN 59 7/9/2016 MARGUERITE R CHRISTOPHERSON 93 7/29/2016 CHARLES R BEAUREGARD JR. 64 8/15/2016 BEVERLY J WILBER 80 10/12/2016 MARISSA VALERIANA INFANT 10/13/2016 JANET L YOUNG 65 10/15/2016 BARBARA D TWOMBLY 89 10/19/2016 PAUL G DAVIS 65 11/2/2016 JAMES T MADDEN 51 11/5/2016 JAMES H LAVIGNE 82 11/17/2016 WILLIAM LAMBERT 103 11/18/2016 LURA E HAGER 86 11/20/2016 JANICE N WHITNEY 76

78 County, State & Federal Government Resources

Governor Chris Sununu Cheshire County - Commissioners Office of the Governor County Administrative Offices State House 33 West Street 107 North Main Street Keene, NH 03431 Concord, NH 03301 603-352-8215 603-271-2121 District 1 (Swanzey): Peter Graves, Chair New Hampshire General Court District 2: Chuck Weed, Clerk Senator Jay Kahn District 3: Legislative Office Building Joseph Cartwright, V. Chair Room 101-A 33 North State Street NH Congressional Delegation Concord, NH 03301 603-271-8631 U.S. Senators [email protected] Senator Maggie Hassan B85 Russell Senate Office Building Representative Jim McConnell Washington, DC 20510 42 Monadnock Highway 202-224-3324 Swanzey, NH 03446 http://hassan.senate.gov 603-903-3878 [email protected] Senator Jeanne Shaheen 506 Hart Senate Office Building Representative Bruce Tatro Washington, DC 20510 208 Old Richmond Road 202-224-2841 Swanzey, NH 03446 http://shaheen.senate.gov 603-352-3904 [email protected] U.S. Congresswomen Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster Representative Barry Faulkner 18 North Main Street, 4th Floor 109 Sawyers Crossing Road Concord, NH 03301 Swanzey, NH 03446 603-226-1002 603-352-2729 http://kuster.house.gov [email protected]

COVER: Upper Left - Swanzey Old Photographs/ Swanzey Historical Museum, Middle Left - Jenna Fraunfelder, Low- er Left - Swanzey Old Photographs/ Swanzey Historical Museum, Upper Center - Jenna Fraunfelder, Lower Center - Arthur Boufford, Upper Right - Swanzey Old Photographs/ Swanzey Historical Museum, Middle Right - Jenna Fraun- felder, Lower Right - Swanzey Old Photographs/ Swanzey Historical Museum Photographs throughout the Annual Report: Swanzey Old Photographs/ Swanzey Historical Museum