The committee voted to spend $210.85 on signage. SPEAKER_25 moved, and the committee approved the expenditure, which will come from the parking budget. SPEAKER_2 mentioned Art's parking budget, which has a $500 line item that could cover this cost. Volunteer work crews are scheduled: Friday at 8 a.m. for tent setup, and a group will handle arts, baking, and sign setup at 9 a.m. A request was made for six additional volunteers for the tent raising. Vehicles must be cleared from vendor and crafter areas by 9 a.m. Little league will operate a pitching speed booth near home plate. Fireworks preparation will occur between 8 and 10 p.m., with the fire department controlling the area; only committee member Bruce is permitted inside. Two golf carts will be used for parade logistics. Kim is designing parking signs, and lanyards are ready. The raffle has 97 adult and 32 kids prizes.
The Energy Committee met Monday, August 17th, 2026. The committee has quorum with three members. Jennifer Smith has not formally resigned but is expected to leave the state. The committee discussed three solar quotes for the Library: ReVision Energy ($121,000), Granite State Solar ($142,000), and 7th Gen Solar ($142,000). ReVision Energy's estimate may not include warranties, racking, electrical work, and fees. The Safety Center project is estimated at $500,000. Alternative financing and moving forward without tax credits (which expire December 2027) were considered. Action items: Ryan will contact vendors to confirm what is included in quotes; the committee will answer three questions regarding ownership, net metering, and third-party ownership. A note will be sent to David recommending these projects be included in CIP deliberations on Thursday. A motion to adjourn was passed.
The meeting primarily focused on logistical planning for Old Home Day, specifically parking and traffic flow. Decisions included maintaining handicapped parking in its traditional location near the volleyball field and directing overflow traffic to a separate field. The committee agreed to procure signage: four to six handicapped signs with directional arrows, as well as one-way and parking signs. Regarding fundraising, the committee set raffle ticket prices at $1 for 50-50 tickets, six for $5 for the adult raffle, and two for $1 for the kids' raffle. Technical preparations involved setting up digital payment forms to track these sales and securing tax-exempt status for the account. Administrative steps included distributing lanyards and contacting coordinators for antique cars and entertainment. The meeting was adjourned.
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The committee approved minutes from the last meeting and the Treasurer's report. A motion passed to spend up to $90 to print 10 copies of an aerial photo of downtown Suncook for the raffle, in memory of Sue Johnson. Organizers reported 18 paid craft booth applications and will contact Allenstown about offering voter registration services at the event. Bruce will handle vendor setup on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Traffic adjustments were noted for the antique car lineup at 9 a.m. on Granite Street. The next meeting is scheduled for next week.
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The Energy Committee heard updates from the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH). CPCNH reported they implemented website improvements, including a link to state rate comparison tools and a new peak demand alert text service. They noted the "Poverty Plains" project is on track for summer power, with quarterly checks forthcoming to the town. State legislative sessions saw 15 supported bills, including SB 590 authorizing revolving funds for energy projects. Financially, CPCNH has accrued $2.3 million in reserves, with a proposed reduction in the reserve adder from 2 cents to roughly 0.7 cents per kilowatt-hour next period. Utility rate discrepancies were discussed, citing Eversource's significant under-collection.
On committee business, SPEAKER_1 stated Constellation provided the best pricing for the default municipal supply contract and will be recommended to the Select Board. SPEAKER_10 expects a solar proposal from Revision Energy this week to combine with roof costs for the Capital Improvement Program. The next meeting will be July 27 at 5 p.m.
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