Dana Littlefield

The board conducted an annual employee evaluation, which resulted in the approval of a pay increase to $28 per hour. The board also engaged in a discussion regarding upcoming tax-deeded properties.

The board held a non-public session to discuss a personnel matter. The discussion involved the recommendation from the police chief to appoint a new part-time per diem police officer, which was subsequently approved by a roll call vote.

The board discussed ongoing maintenance and infrastructure needs, including power issues at the Chocorua station, repeater equipment installation, and station replacement estimates. New business included the replacement of a broken siren on a fire engine, the installation of updated radios, and the development of tuition reimbursement policies. The board approved a financial contribution toward a member's paramedic certification training. Additionally, the committee addressed upcoming radio procedure training, the submission of a radio grant, the reinstatement application of a former department member, and the recovery of equipment from former personnel.

The Select Board held a nonpublic session regarding specific RSA statutes and received a department head update on recent road and bridge work. A public listening session addressed the cancellation of a proposed 4-way stop project at Route 16 and Chocorua Village, focusing on the need for further traffic data, regional impact research, and concerns regarding pedestrian safety and crosswalks. The administrator reported on donations received for an EV charging station and an ongoing employee wage study. Board members provided updates regarding transfer station construction and local recognition awards. Public input covered traffic patrol requests and library funding. The board also processed various municipal warrants, tax abatements, and institutional exemption applications, while denying an elderly exemption request.

The board discussed the necessity of updating the town Master Plan and debated the process for funding the initiative, ultimately voting to approve a contract with LRPC to facilitate the work. The meeting also included an update on the transfer station improvement project, specifically regarding the procurement of a truck scale and the use of grant funds for site upgrades. Additionally, the board reviewed the Administrator's report regarding an applicant for the Code Compliance position and upcoming holiday schedule changes. Other matters addressed included a presentation on village traffic safety initiatives utilizing grant funding, discussion of parking and traffic concerns for local community events, and the approval of administrative documents including the MS-232 form and accounts payable.