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Annual Report of GILMAriTON MEW HAMPSHIRE 1984 Unive: CENTRE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH On March 8, 1826 a group of 25 from the Smith Meeting House congrega- tion decided to start a new church at Gilmanton Corner to be known as the Centre Congregational Church. Built of hand hewn timbers and post con- struction, the frame was erected and the minister hired by June of that same year. The first services were held in July by Rev. Heman Rood, who later dedicated the finished structure on September 30, 1827. The total cost of the project was $3500. Through the years dedicated people kept the church in repair and preserved it for the generations that followed. The building served the town well, but a point was reached in the development of the church and its programs when reality had to be faced and its facilities needed to be brought into the twen- tieth century. In January of 1982 a small group of interested parishioners met to address the problem. After numerous meetings it was decided to excavate underneath the present structure rather than add an addition on the side for several rea- sons. First of all, members were very conscious of the necessity of preserv- ing the beautiful historic architectural style of the colonial building. Secondly, they did not want to detract aesthetically from the setting and grounds, while saving room for parking. Through concerted and dedicated effort by members and townspeople; time, talents and money were given freely and the project is nearing completion. The church now has a new undercroft consisting of social hall, kitchen, nurs- ery, rest rooms, and furnace room. On September 8, 1983 the church was entered in the National Register of Historic Places indicating it was considered by the Federal government as a significant heritage resource worthy of preservation. Front Cover: Centre Congregational Church, Gilmanton Corner, New Hamp- shire. Photo by Jim Moore Annual Report of the Town Officers for The Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1984 and of the School District for The Year Ending June 30, 1984 IN MEMORIAM COLONEL WILFRED L. EMOND (1904-1984) To some he was the Colonel, to others he was just plain Bill but to all who knew him since his retirement to Gil- manton in 1953 after a distinguished military career he was a man whose self- less dedication to his God, his Country, and his Town will remain in our memory. His many years of service to the Town of Gilmanton included 20 years on the Budget Committee, Chairman of the Planning Board for many years and Secretary/Treasurer of the Iron Works Fire Department. Colonel Emond also served the Town through his active in- volvement in the P.T.A. He served on the building committee for the "new" elementary school and was recognized by the N.H. Congress of Parents and Teachers Association for his "outstanding service with children and youth", making him an honorary life member. Colonel Emond was the guiding force in establishing memorials to vet- erans of past wars at the Smith Meeting House. He was very active with the Ellis-Geddes Leavitt Post 102 American Legion and was the first life mem- ber of that post where he served as finance officer for 22 years. Even in later years, despite progressive blindness, Colonel Emond, with the aid of his beloved wife, Bobby Jean, whom he called "my good right arm" participated insofar as his tragic affliction would permit, in communi- ty affairs. The Town of Gilmanton takes this opportunity to express its appreciation and to recognize the talents, efforts and sacrifices of people like Colonel Emond. He has set a fine example of citizenship for our Town. .. - TABLE OF CONTENTS Town Officials 6 Smith Meeting House Town Warrant 9 Cemetery Association 81 Minutes of 1984 Town Meeting . 14 Beech Grove Official Return of Votes Cemetery Association 82 Presidential Primary 20 Pine Grove Town Election 22 Cemetery Association 83 State Primary 23 Gilmanton Conservation General Election 26 Commission 84 Budget for 1985 28 Gilmanton Parks & Report of Town Clerk 31 Recreation Commission 84 Comparative Statement of Gilmanton Planning Board 85 Appropriations & Expenditures 32 Lakes Region Schedule of Town Property 34 Planning Commission 86 Statement of Bonded Debt 36 New Hampshire Financial Report 38 Humane Society 87 Summary of Warrants 39 Gilmanton Cable Committee 88 Gilmanton School District Summary of Tax Sales Accounts . 41 Report of Town Treasurer Goals Committee 89 School District Summary of Receipts 42 Report Officers 90 Detail of Receipts 43 1984 School Warrant 91 Detail of Refunds 44 1984 School District Meeting. 92 Revenue Sharing Fund 45 Financial Report 94 Summary of Payments 46 School Addition Detail of Payments 48 Debt Service Schedule 96 Report of Trust . Fund Accounts 68 Accountant's Report 97 Gilmanton 71 Corner Library Salaries of Teachers and Gilmanton Iron Works Library. 72 Administrative Personnel .... 98 Lower Gilmanton Library 72 Scholarship Awards 99 Sawyer Lake Village District 73 School Lunch Program 100 Report of Building Inspector 75 Letter from the School Board . 102 Report of Forest Fire Warden .... 76 1984 Graduates Gilmanton Police Department .... 77 Gilford High School 103 Gilmanton Iron Works Gilmanton Elementary 103 Fire Department 78 Enrollment 104 Gilmanton Corners 1985 School Warrant 106 Fire Department 79 1985 Election of Officers 106 Gilmanton Rescue Squad 80 1985 School Budget 107 Report of Town Auditors 80 Vital Statistics 109 Gilmanton Annual Report for 1984 TOWN OFFICIALS REPRESENTATIVE TO GENERAL COURT (2 yr. term) Matthew Locke (Alton) 1986 Milton G. Jensen (Alton) 1986 MODERATOR (2 yr. term) George B. Roberts, Jr. 1986 SELECTMEN (3 yr. term) Katherine Clairmont, Chairman 1985 Bruce A. Marriott 1986 Elizabeth A. Bedard 1987 TOWN CLERK (1 yr. term) Elizabeth R. Smithers 1985 TAX COLLECTOR (1 yr. term) Robert F. Tibbetts 1985 TREASURER (1 yr. term) Evelyn Forsyth 1985 ROAD AGENT (1 yr. term) Harold J. Perkins 1985 POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Maurice R. Salmon II Officer James S. Fullarton Officer Vincent A. Baiocchetti III BUILDING INSPECTOR & HEALTH OFFICER George Pelissier SUPERVISORS OF CHECKLIST (6 yr. term) Melba C. LaRoche 1986 Elayne N. Cole 1988 Marion S. Mclntyre 1990 TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS (3 yr. term) Raymond Scheublin 1985 Melba C. LaRoche 1985 George W. Bingham 1986 Daniel Webster 1987 REPRESENTATIVES TO LAKES REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Lucile Collins 1988 Carolyn W. Baldwin 1988 Gilmanton Annual Report for 1984 BOARD OF EDUCATION (3 yr. term) Herman Kardinal Jr. 1985 Anne Onion, Chairman 1986 Wilfred Dockham 1986 David Fillion 1987 Susan M. Roberts 1987 AUDITORS (3 yr. term) Mildred H. Aylward 1985 Cynthia S. Clairmont 1986 Neil R. Roberts 1987 TRUSTEES OF LIBRARIES (3 yr. term) Marion S. Mclntyre 1985 Margaret M. Burns 1986 Melvin C. Bunker 1987 BUDGET COMMITTEE (3 yr. term) Philip E. Mclntyre 1985 John Lines 1985 +Wilfred Dockham 1985 Henry Osmer 1985 . Walter H. Skantze 1986 Joseph Clairmont 1986 Daniel Webster 1986 Richard Hartman 1986 David Bickford 1987 Robert Potter 1987 Frederick Warburton 1987 Henry Page 1987 *Frank Bosiak 1985 APPOINTED COMMITTEES PLANNING BOARD (3 yr. term) Carolyn Baldwin 1985 John O'Shea, Chairman 1986 Robert L. Potter 1986 John L. Dickey 1987 Morton E. Young, III 1987 Carol W. Shute, Clerk 1988 Bruce A. Marriott, Selectman Lucile Collins, Alternate 1985 Robert Camp, Alternate 1986 Gordon Russell, Alternate 1987 +Resigned ^Appointed Gilmanton Annual Report for 1984 PLANNING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (3 yr. term) Daniel Webster, Chairman 1985 Donald Aylward 1986 David S. Osman 1987 Pauline Marriott 1987 Robert G. Camp 1988 CONSERVATION COMMITTEE (3 yr. term) Raymond Scheublin 1985 Bruce R. Hamblett, Chairman 1985 James Beck Jr. 1986 William L. Foster 1986 Elizabeth Bedard, Selectman HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION (3 yr. term) Susan Barr 1985 Sarah Gilmore 1986 Philip LaFrance 1987 George Page 1987 Margaret Nighswander, Alternate Katherine Clairmont, Selectman PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS COMMISSION (3 yr. term) Lois Downing Couture 1985 Barbara Bohannon 1985 Nancy Lines 1986 Gary Lines, Chairman 1987 Wendell E. Beck 1987 Bruce Marriott, Selectman BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS David Russell 1985 Joseph Hempel Sr. 1985 George Shute, Clerk 1986 Douglas Towle 1986 Earl E. Guyer, Jr. Chairman 1987 FIRE CHIEFS David Russell, Gilmanton I.W. Raymond Daigle, Gilmanton Corners BALLOT INSPECTORS Mildred Aylward 1986 Gloria R. Munsey 1986 Solange A. Berry 1986 Esther E. Burbank 1986 Gilmanton Annual Report for 1984 TOWN WARRANT THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. To the Inhabitants of the Town of Gilmanton in the County of Belknap in said State, qualified to vote in Town Affairs: You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said Gilmanton on Tuesday, the twelfth day of March, next at ten of the clock in the forenoon, to act upon the following subjects: 1. To choose all necessary Town Officers for the year ensuing. The following articles will be acted upon at the Gilmanton Elementary School on Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. Article 2. To raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Eighty-two Thousand Four Hundred Thirteen Dollars to defray Town charges for the ensuing year, of which sum $2,000.00 will be withdrawn from Revenue Shar- ing Funds to offset expenses for Academy repairs, and $180,413.00 will be raised by taxes. ($182,413.00) Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to incur debts for Temporary Loans in anticipation of taxes. Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to ac- cept any State or Federal monies that may be available to the Town. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to apply for, contract for, and accept any and all grants of disaster aid from the Fed- eral and/or State governments as may become available during the year, and to expend such funds for the purposes for which they are received, and to do all things necessary for the purpose of this article.