The Board approved payroll for June 25 and July 2, 2026, both passing 3-0. Warrants payable for the same dates were also approved 3-0. In a public hearing, the Board accepted $35,000 from the Ward Trust Fund for Rindge Meeting House roof restoration, voting 3-0. The Board accepted $3,229 from the 1894 Association for an ADA-compliant automatic door opener at the library. Donald Wilson presented the Lake Monadnock Watershed Management Plan, noting the lake is impaired and potential implementation grants are available to address high phosphorus areas, though Board members expressed concern about DPW time and costs. The Board denied numerous abatement applications, including Map 41 Lot 9 and Map 10 Lot 21, while granting others such as Map 7 Lot 19.
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The Board approved payroll for June 11 and June 18, 2026. They granted tax abatements for 17 properties, identified by map and lot numbers. The Board also denied abatements for seven specific properties. Two donations to the police department were accepted: $100 from Tegarility and $300 from Mark Wildrenner, both in memory of Bob Knight. The town received a $35,000 payment from the Historical Society for the repair of 21 gravestones at the Meeting House Cemetery, with one stone requiring future repair. Regarding Fire Department equipment, approximately $10,000 is being sought through private donations for a forcible entry training door. The assessing clerk’s hours will be adjusted to include non-public time to improve efficiency during the revaluation year.
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The Board approved payroll totals of $5,482.26 and $6,426.26 with a vote of 2-0-0, and warrants totaling $24,226 with a 2-0-0 vote regarding accounts payable. For the upcoming America's 250th celebration, the Board and event organizers agreed on a traffic management plan requiring two people per barricade and noted 41 volunteers are scheduled; Chief Foss will review the plans. The Police Chief requested permission to purchase a new cruiser for $64,906 using operating budget surplus funds rather than the detail revolving fund, citing a current vehicle out of service; the Board authorized the purchase of one vehicle while requesting a contract for a potential second delivery later to manage funds. Richard St. Laurent presented ongoing efforts by the Friends of Rindge Initiative, citing approximately $55,000 raised toward tennis court reconstruction estimated near $210,000. Finally, a seasonal camper permit for Karen and Joseph Landry was discussed without a recorded vote.
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The Board approved payroll for the weeks ending May 14 and May 21, 2026, by a 2-0 vote. They authorized purchasing three AEDs—two for the DPW and one for the Meeting House—at a cost of approximately $1,064 each from Lifesavers Inc., with the Fire Department assuming maintenance responsibilities. Paving bids were accepted, proceeding with the current quote rather than chip sealing alternatives. A special event permit was approved for the Conant Middle High School graduation ceremony at Franklin Pierce University on June 12, 2026, specifically with no road closures. An update confirmed that life safety inspection fees must now be deposited into the Fire Revolving Fund per Town Counsel advice.
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The Ambulance Services Committee held their third meeting, reviewing Rindge's current EMS operations with Chief Robert Foss. Jerma (Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance) currently provides transport under a one-year contract signed approximately 90 days ago for $125,000. The committee discussed creating a spreadsheet comparing alternative providers like Cheshire EMS, Fitzwilliam, and South Ashuelot regarding ambulance counts, location, and staffing. Chief Foss noted that in-house transport would require two ambulances and take 18-24 months to implement. The committee agreed to continue meeting every other Tuesday and to alternate between public presentations and working sessions.
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