New Boston, New Hampshire 2019 Town and School Report
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NEW BOSTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 2019 TOWN AND SCHOOL REPORT HOLIDAYS in NEW BOSTON Dedication Dwight Lovejoy November 19, 1949 – April 10, 2019 Dwight Lovejoy was born and raised in New Boston, and he cared deeply for this town. People who grew up with Dwight will tell you that he had a tough start in life, but he turned things around as an adult. At 18, he headed to Vietnam where he spent the next two years serving in the 101st Airborne. His heroism in combat saved many lives and earned Dwight two Bronze Stars, a Silver Star and a Purple Heart. Unfortunately, like so many veterans of the Vietnam War, Dwight suffered with the physical and emotional scars for the rest of his life. Dwight married his high school sweetheart Heather and they had two children. He was proud of his kids and thrilled when he became a Grandfather. After the war, Dwight became a master electrician and ultimately went into business for himself. He loved hunting, so there were always trips planned where he and friends would head out into the woods, a place where Dwight felt so at home. That love of hunting also translated into a love of guns and Dwight always enjoyed talking to anyone about his gun collection. He also had a passion for motorcycles and was often seen riding around town on his bike and visiting with friends. Dwight also restored cars in his spare time. In his later years, his pickup was the main mode of transportation, and Dwight spent a lot of time helping out his fellow veterans. He’d give men rides to appointments, visit them in the hospital or just stop by to check up and spend a little time them. He also stayed in touch with some of this Army buddies and attended Vietnam reunions. In 2010, Dwight ran for and was elected as a Selectman in New Boston. He served two terms and was proud to be serving this community he’d called home his whole life. Pictured here is Dwight perambulating the town boundary lines with Goffstown – he knew most of them from having run around in the woods his whole life! Dwight appreciated the folks who worked for the Town and would often stop by Town Hall and tell employees, “thank-you for all you do, I really appreciate it.” Every year, Dwight would give hand-written Christmas cards with “Just Like Mom’s’ gift certificates to the Selectmen’s staff. His dog Colt, a beautiful chocolate lab, was his constant companion and rode everywhere with Dwight in the pickup. As a puppy, Colt chewed up sunglasses, hats, tools and even a cell phone, but lucky for Dwight he grew out of that stage and turned into wonderful ride-along partner. Those who knew Dwight well, knew his kind heart and caring nature. What some may not know is that Dwight and Colt rode around listening to classical music! Dwight will always have a place in the history of our Town, and we who knew and worked with him are richer for having had Dwight is our lives. Dates to Remember in 2020 March 1st Last day to file for Abatement for previous years property taxes March 10th Annual Town Meeting Elections (7AM – 7PM) at the New Boston Central School gymnasium April 15th Elderly & Disability Exemptions Applications/Paperwork are due April 15th Veteran’s Tax Credit Applications are due April 15th Last day for taxpayers to apply for Current Land Use Assessment per RSA 79-A:5,II April 30th Dog Registrations are due at Town Clerk’s Office by April 30th July 1st Real Estate Property Taxes are due (first bill) December 1st Real Estate Property Taxes are due (second bill) Town of New Boston New Hampshire ANNUAL REPORT for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2019 Population (est) - 5,789* Total Area = 45 square miles Census History Population Year Increase 925 1960 1,390 1970 465 1,928 1980 538 3,214 1990 1,286 4,138 2000 924 5,321 2010 1,183 5,789 * 2018 468 Town of New Boston Population 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 - 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2018 * estimated population, the 2020 census will provide updated numbers TABLE OF CONTENTS Auditor’s Report ........................................................................... 96 Budget – Expenditures .................................................................. 37 Budget – Revenues ...................................................................... 53 Budget – Individual & Special Warrant Articles ......................... 52 Budget – Summary ...................................................................... 36 Building Department Report ....................................................... 112 Building Inspector’s Report ........................................................ 113 Capital Improvements Program Report ........................................ 82 Cemetery Burial Report ............................................................................. 163 Community Information ................................................................. 6 Conservation Commission Report .............................................. 144 Deliberative Session Minutes 2019 ............................................ 168 Election 2019-Official Ballot Results ......................................... 185 Finance Committee Estimate of Tax Rate 2019 ........................... 77 Finance Committee Report ........................................................... 66 Fire Department Accomplishments ............................................ 110 Fire Department 2019 Company Assignments ........................... 118 Fire Department Incident Report ................................................ 117 Forest Fire Warden and State Forest Ranger Report .................. 166 Forestry Committee Report ........................................................ 148 Highway Department Report ...................................................... 142 Home Health Care Report ........................................................... 165 Inventory of Valuation MS-1 ........................................................ 50 Land & Buildings Acquired Gifts/Tax Deeds ............................... 60 Library Reports ........................................................................... 126 Cinco de Mayo Float in 4th of July Parade Photo by Laura Bernard Milestones ..................................................................................... 12 Planning Board Report................................................................ 122 Police Department Report ........................................................... 134 Recreation Department Report ................................................... 104 Schedule of Board & Committee Meetings .................................. 10 Schedule of Town Property .......................................................... 52 School District Auditor’s Report ................................................ 235 School District Budget ................................................................ 227 School District Deliberative Session Minutes 2019.................... 215 School District Election 2019-Official Ballot Results ................ 220 School District Officers & Officials ........................................... 198 School District Student Enrollment ............................................ 201 School District Reports ............................................................... 202 School District 2020 Official Warrant ........................................ 223 Selectmen’s Report ......................................................................... 8 Southern NH Planning Commission Report ............................... 162 Tax Collector’s Report.................................................................. 58 Tax Rate Chart & Calculation for 2019 ........................................ 54 Town Clerk’s Report .................................................................. 107 Town Officers & Officials ............................................................ 14 Town Warrant and Explanations 2020 (Green Pages) .................. 19 Transfer Station and Recycling Center Report ........................... 124 Treasurer’s Report ........................................................................ 68 Trust Fund Report ......................................................................... 90 Vital Statistics ............................................................................. 159 Zoning Board of Adjustment ...................................................... 154 Constitution Pumper in 4th of July Parade Photo by: Matt Parker COMMUNITY INFORMATION AMBULANCE/RESCUE SQUAD Emergency Calls ........................................................................ 911 ASSESSING OFFICE ........................................... 487-2500 X 161 Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm BUILDING DEPARTMENT ................................ 487-2500 X 150 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Inspections by Appointment EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Hotline ................................................................... 487-2500 X 188 Web Site www.newbostonnh.gov FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency Calls ........................................................................ 911 Non-Emergency Calls ............................................ 487-2500 X 312 FIRE INSPECTOR ................................................ 487-2500 X 152 Inspections by Appointment HEALTH DEPARTMENT .................................... 487-2500 X 142 Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ................................ 487-2500 X 612 Monday – Friday (Nov. – April) 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Thursday (May – Oct.) 6:30 am – 5:00 pm LIBRARY