2011 Town of Bow Annual Report 2011 Annual Town Report — Town of Bow, New Hampshire 03304 HOW EACH DOLLAR WAS SPENT IN 2011 (Town Operations Total = 24 Cents) Local Education 62 cents Culture & Recreation 1 Cent Library 1 Cent Capital Reserves 1 Cent Debt Service 1 Cent Merrimack County 8 Cents Sanitation 2 Cents Capital Outlay 2 Cents Fire & Rescue State Education 3 Cents 6 Cents Police & Dispatch General Government 5 Cents 4 Cents Highways & Streets 4 Cents The New Bow Center Historical Corner Sign The new Bow Center Historical Corner sign is located at the intersection of Bow Center Road and Woodhill Road at Branch Londonderry Turnpike. Because of vandalism beyond repair to the original Bow Center sign, the Heritage Commission, under the leadership of Chairman Gary Nylen, sought to design, build, and erect a new sign. The project began early in 2011, and it was completed in November, 2011. The Heritage Com- mission would like to thank the following residents for their many volunteer hours to make this project a reality: Carol Colby did all of the original artwork including laying out the map design and doing theoriginal painted folk art to depict the various historic features unique to this intersection. Don Berube transformed the original oil painting onto an aluminum plate suitable for this type of signage. Matt Bailey routed the signage on the top and bottom and painted it. Young Furniture Manufacturing Company provided the structural framing for the sign. Charlie Griswold, President of the Men’s Club, along with Gary Nylen proudly assembled the new sign for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. (Photo by Eric Anderson) Cover—Baker Free Library addition dedicated on October 21, 2000. (Photo by Eric Anderson on August 19, 2011) Annual Reports of the Selectmen, Treasurer, Town Clerk/Tax Collector Departments, Boards, Commissions, Committees and Organizations Of the TOWN OF BOW, NEW HAMPSHIRE Together with the Reports of the Bow School District FOR THE YEAR 2011 Please bring this report with you to the Town Meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Our website is: www.bow-nh.gov 1 2 Recognition The New Bow Center Historical Corner Sign The new Bow Center Historical Corner sign is located at the intersection of Bow Center Road and Woodhill Road at Branch Londonderry Turnpike. Because of vandalism beyond repair to the original Bow Center sign, the Heritage Commission, under the leadership of Chairman Gary Nylen, sought to design, build, and erect a new sign. The project began early in 2011, and it was completed in November, 2011. The Heritage Com- mission would like to thank the following residents for their many volunteer hours to make this project a reality: Carol Colby did all of the original artwork including laying out the map design and doing theoriginal painted folk art to depict the various historic features unique to this intersection. Don Berube transformed the original oil painting onto an aluminum plate suitable for this type of signage. Matt Bailey routed the signage on the top and bottom and painted it. YoungRotary Furniture Park Manufacturing in the Spring Company of provided 2011Town— theThe structural Park of framing was Bow originally for the sign. Charliefunded Griswold, and President installed of the by Men’s the Club,Bow along Rotary with Gary Club Nylen in 1998-99,proudly assembled with the newhelp sign forfrom residents local and businesses, visitors alike to organizations,enjoy. (Photo by Eric and Anderson) individuals. The Bow Garden Club maintainsAnnual the Park providing Report for its beautification year-round. Cover—Baker Free Library addition dedicated on October 21, 2000.2011 (Photo by Eric Anderson on August 19, 2011) (Photo by Eric Anderson) 4 2011 DEDICATION LEON KENISON The Selectmen are pleased to dedicate the 2011 Bow Annual Report to Leon Kenison. Leon personifi es the selfl ess commitment to community service and volunteerism that continues to set the highest standards for all residents of our Town. Thanks to Leon sharing his talents without reservation, our town will continue to reap the benefi ts of Leon’s service for decades to come. Leon joined the Board of Selectmen in the Town of Bow in 2001 and served until 2009. During that time he served as Chairman for three years. He also served as Bow’s representative to the N.H. House of Representatives for two years. In each position Leon gave freely of his wealth of knowledge and experience drawn from his long professional career. Leon was born in Littleton, New Hampshire and raised in Jefferson. He attended the 5 University of New Hampshire where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He joined the Department of Transportation in 1964, retiring after serving 37 years as Com- missioner. While at the NHDOT, he managed over 2,000 employees and oversaw a budget of $500 million, and directed the planning, development and maintenance of stat transportation infrastructure. Upon his “retirement” from the NHDOT, Leon joined a private consulting fi rm evaluating public works facilities. Additionally, he served as Interim City Manager of Lebanon and interim Lebanon Airport Manager. Still “retired”, Leon went on to serve as Director at the Pease Development Authority in Portsmouth, Town Administrator for the Town of Pittsfi eld and Hopkinton, and additionally, he became Public Works Director for the City of Nashua, transitioning to Broad Street Parkway Coordinator. Leon lived in Concord for 26 years where he served on numerous boards and commissions. During his lengthy career he served as President of both the NH Safety and Health Council and The American Society of Civil Engineers, and was a Trustee of the Capital Regional Food Program. He served as a member of the NH Municipal Association and on the Executive Board of the Local Government Center. This lengthy career is worth noting because Leon drew on all of these experiences to provide exceptional insight and guidance to town offi cials on the widest pos- sible range of issues. There is no other person in Bow who had as wide a range of expertise, and who gave so freely of his time and talent. Many residents are well aware that in his “spare time” Leon serves as a certifi ed offi cial of baseball and basketball, a pastime he has enjoyed for 30 years. He has enjoyed his membership in the Rotary Club for over 25 years in both Concord and Bow. On behalf of the Town of Bow, the Selectmen sincerely thank Leon Kenison for his immense contribution to our Town. We salute a truly dedicated public servant and we are pleased to dedicate this 2011 Town of Bow Annual Report to Leon. 6 2011 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR LENNY VIRGIN In March, the Bow Men’s Club selected and honored Bow Citizen of the Year, Lenny Virgin. Lenny retired from the Bow Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator in October 2011 after 44 years of service. While the Town honored him for his many years of exemplary service, the Bow Men’s Club honored him for his quiet help to folks less fortunate and his devotion to family and friends. 7 2011 BOSTON POST CANE RECIPIENT EVELYN LONGLEY GALLANT Upon this presentation of the Boston Post Cane, Evelyn Longley Gallant has been recognized as the oldest citizen of the Town of Bow. The tradition of the Boston Post Cane began in 1909 when the publisher of the Boston Post newspaper pre- sented gold-headed ebony canes to the Boards of Selectmen of 700 towns in New England for presentation to their oldest citizens. Although many canes have been lost through the years, the Town of Bow is proud to continue to present the Boston Post Cane to the oldest citizen of the Town as a fi tting tribute to the many valuable contributions such citizens have made to the community. Presented December 21, 2011 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Recognition ........................................................................................................... 3 Dedication .......................................................................................................5 Citizen of the Year ........................................................................................... 7 Boston Post Cane .............................................................................................8 Introduction .........................................................................................................11 Selectmen’s Message .....................................................................................12 Town Manager’s Report ................................................................................ 14 Town Offi cials ............................................................................................... 17 Boards, Committees and Commissions .........................................................19 Town Departments & Employees ..................................................................23 U. S. Congressional Delegation .................................................................... 27 Bows Representatives to the NH General Court ........................................... 28 Financial Information ........................................................................................29 Minutes of 2011 Town Meeting .................................................................... 30 Schedule of Town Property ........................................................................... 44 Statement of Appropriations, Taxes Assessed and Tax Rate ......................... 47 Trust Funds ....................................................................................................50