[0:03] Thanks, Ted. Good evening and welcome to the board of selectmen meeting. Today is

[0:08] Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, and the time is 6:03. I'd ask that you

[0:14] all join me in the pledge of allegiance.

[0:20] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the

[0:25] republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and

[0:32] justice for all. >> Thank you.

[0:39] » Uh first up, citizens input. Do not believe we have any citizens that want

[0:45] their put their input. I am switching all of this around. What agenda is this?

[0:51] » Huh? >> Go by this.

[0:54] » Is this Is this 12:00's agenda? Not um 6:00's agenda.

[0:58] » Right. >> Anyways, [laughter]

[1:02] » use this one. >> Yeah.

[1:04] » I still don't want that first. Okay, that's all right.

[1:06] » Use Use this. >> I'm going to go with uh I'm going to ask

[1:09] uh Greg to come up and do his uh thing first.

[1:12] » Please, >> Dan, use this.

[1:15] » All right. Yeah, bucket.

[1:18] » No, I don't have that, oddly enough. Thank you. Okay, go ahead.

[1:23] » Hi, my name is Greg Senko. I'm the vice president of the Country Pond Lake

[1:27] Association, and I thank you for seeing me tonight. I know it was short notice,

[1:31] and you're on a time schedule, so I'll try and be quick, but I'm prepared to

[1:35] answer any questions that you have. Um, as you probably know, the Lake

[1:39] Association worked together with New Hampshire Dees and New Hampshire Lakes

[1:43] to complete a project to restore the boat ramp, not only for improving public

[1:49] access, but to reduce storm water running into Country Pond. That project

[1:52] was completed at the end of April this year. Now, we're looking at another

[1:57] grant cycle. And in our watershed management plan for company pond,

[2:02] there's another high value project that we could uh use for this grant

[2:08] application. It is the Newton Town Beach parking area and when Mark's Road, which

[2:15] uh if you're familiar with the area, the road slopes down towards the lake, takes

[2:19] a 90° turn, and that area has um a lot of storm water issues. Water flows

[2:26] across the parking lot, starts running down the street, adds to what comes down

[2:31] the street and would reaches the corner there. The catch basins are really not

[2:36] highly functional. Uh they get filled up very quickly in just a moderate amount

[2:42] of range. Uh sorry, moderate amount of rain. Uh and then the overflow just runs

[2:48] right into the lake. Uh and even they they fill up very quickly in the storm

[2:53] water. the um outflow pipe is draining into the lake very quickly. So there's

[3:00] an estimate that uh 2.8 pounds of phosphorus per year could be um reduced

[3:07] by remediating this area. For example, the the boat ramp was about 2 pounds. So

[3:13] this is even a higher value project. It would involve

[3:18] a bio retention area in the corner of the parking lot to capture uh the the

[3:23] water that runs across the parking lot. And then down at the corner under the

[3:29] street, [clears throat] the catch basins would be removed and an infiltration

[3:34] system that um would be a lowprofile system would be installed under the

[3:39] street and then the um the outflow pipe would carry towards the lake. But in

[3:44] this case, the water would be uh draining out of that pipe much less

[3:49] frequently than it does now. So, um that's the proposed project.

[3:55] Uh I've had a discussion with the town engineer, Mike Vnal. We reviewed the the

[4:01] site, looked at what's going on, and he just shook his head at the situation

[4:05] with the catch basins. It's not great. Um so what we're looking to do now is to

[4:11] apply in this grant cycle for money which would cover the the engineering

[4:15] work surveying designing

[4:19] um permitting of the project and then uh an accurate estimate of the costs and

[4:26] then the next grant cycle would be uh applied for for the remediation costs.

[4:32] » Sure. uh this grant cycle uh because it's a planning project, it's a

[4:37] different type of grant and no match is required if we get this project to pass.

[4:43] Uh so that's great news. The next cycle, it's not entirely sure what type of

[4:48] grant we'll be able to apply for. Uh we were very lucky with the boat ramp to

[4:52] receive an ARPA grant that covered 90% of the costs. That was fantastic.

[4:59] Uh, but right now what I'm looking for is a letter from the select board

[5:04] supporting that we apply for the grant and that this project could go forward

[5:08] if we get the funding. >> Sure.

[5:12] » Okay. Uh, I thank you for recognizing the issues and trying to keep the lake

[5:17] clean [music] in your efforts. Uh, I'm in favor of it for sure. You got

[5:24] anything? >> I think we need to do it.

[5:26] » Yeah. Joe, >> no, I'm good. You good with the Bob?

[5:30] » Nope. Uh, the boat ramp came out. I was actually there for the opening um of the

[5:34] boat ramp. They they did a wonderful job on that. Um I I was happy to see that.

[5:40] And I can't wait hopefully that they'll be able to correct this situation, too,

[5:46] which would be nice. >> I know it's way too early to ask, but I

[5:50] are we going to lose any parking at the town beach?

[5:54] There may be a a loss of a couple spaces I would guess. Um that corner where the

[6:00] bio retention area would be it's under a big pine tree. I wouldn't want to be

[6:04] parking under the pine tree anyway. But uh yeah, there'll be

[6:08] some loss of space >> come to us with a plan and everything

[6:11] else but >> yeah there'll be detailed drawings uh

[6:14] developed. >> Good. Okay.

[6:15] » Okay. So with that said, I move to sign a letter of support for Country Pawn

[6:18] Lake for the Newton from from the town of Newton Beach and Winmark Road

[6:23] project. >> I'll second that.

[6:26] » Motion made by Joe, seconded by Bob. All those in favor?

[6:29] » I. That is unanimous. Thank you very much.

[6:31] » Well, that was quick. Thank you very much.

[6:34] » Thank you for all the work you do. >> Thank you for your support.

[6:39] » Election.

[6:44] Yeah, there's no one here. >> The town projector and uh

[6:50] » Thank you very much. >> Yeah, sure.

[6:55] » Have a good night. Good. >> Uh next up, we got a election worker

[7:01] appointments. The election workers need to be formally appointed by the select

[7:04] board per procedure. So, I'll entertain a motion for that. So with that said, I

[7:09] move to I move that Robert Sinsky, Patricia McCarthy, and Crystal Brown be

[7:14] appointed inspectors of the election for the town of Newton with term to expire

[7:18] November 30th, 2028. >> Second.

[7:22] » Motion made by Joe, seconded by Bob. All those in favor?

[7:25] » I I That's unanimous. Next up, fire chief

[7:39] Good evening, board. >> Evening.

[7:40] » Good evening, chief. >> Uh, might as well start with

[7:46] the August runs

[7:50] since I did July at our last meeting. We've been meeting

[7:55] every week. Uh, just real quick, uh, for August there was 53

[8:03] calls. Uh you have in front of you what the 53

[8:07] were. Uh I'll just go quick. On August 1st, Newton A1 requested class ALS for a

[8:14] medical. On August 6th, plast fire assisted engine 2 with a commercial

[8:21] sprinkler alarm out on Puzzle Lane. On the sixth, car one and engine two was

[8:28] requested by Southampton for a CO call at the campground. On the 7th, A1 was A1

[8:37] requested class star ALS for a medical and crane crossing. On August 10th,

[8:44] Newton car 1 and engine 2 and utility one worked a residential structure fire

[8:48] in Southampton for the town of Southampton.

[8:52] On the 13th, A1 requested plast for a medical in South Maine. At the same time

[8:59] that was going on, Newton A2 was dispatched

[9:03] to Jacob's Way for another medical. So, we had two medicals right on top of each

[9:07] other. It's nice having both ambulances. On the 14th, A1 was requested by

[9:13] Amesberry Fire for station coverage. While A1 was sitting in Aimsberry

[9:19] covering the city, we had a second call where we uh A1

[9:26] uh requested Plastile to cover the call on Bay Hill Road while they were in

[9:32] Amesberry. On the 15th, Plasty EMS was requested

[9:38] for a medical on Pakame. On the 16th, Kingston EMS was requested

[9:44] for a medical on Wildest Grove. On the 16th, Amesberry was requested to do a

[9:51] medical on Durgen. On the 16th, again, Plasty EMS was requested to do a medical

[9:59] at Packa Meadows. On the 17th, A1 was requested by Plasty Fire to do a

[10:07] medical in their town on Newton Road. On the 18th, plaster engine was

[10:13] requested by engine 2 for assistance with a CO call on Willy Drive. On the

[10:20] 19th, A1 requested plast for a medical on Wilders Grove. On the

[10:27] 20th, A1 requested plast for medical on Lilac.

[10:33] Also on the 20th again backto back A1 requested plasty

[10:39] for a ALS for a medical and crane crossing on the 25th. Plasty fire

[10:46] assisted Newton engine 2 with a residential fire alarm on the 26th

[10:53] and 27th. We'll do both of them at the same time. A1 requested plast

[10:59] for medicals on both. Also, I have a little note there that I

[11:04] have completed. I have written and com submitted the town's 2025

[11:10] assistance. The firefighter grant the AFG application was sent to the grant

[11:15] reviewer and has been submitted to FEMA for the amount of 135,500

[11:23] and that is to re replace approximately half of the department's 25year

[11:29] portables. Uh fingers crossed we get the money. [laughter]

[11:38] » Didn't you already apply for that before though?

[11:41] » We've >> in the past

[11:42] » not for the portables. This is the first time last year we won the AFG

[11:48] for the EMS equipment. >> That's what I meant is that you've

[11:52] already applied to this AFG once and you got it.

[11:56] » It was for something different, but you got We received uh three AFGs.

[12:02] Oh man. One Dunlop grant. We re the town received the I think it was a $50,000

[12:10] grant for thermal imagery camera. We've received for personal protective

[12:16] equipment, defiills.

[12:20] Uh we've received a bunch. We just received uh energy drinks, a whole case,

[12:27] the supply. >> Was that what was that? The one of the

[12:31] grants that we got for the stretcher, too.

[12:35] » Came out the stretcher something different.

[12:38] » The stretcher came out of uh >> Well, the first stretcher came through

[12:45] » the state. >> Yeah, the state grant. Okay. A different

[12:48] grant though. Okay. Well,

[12:52] » I wish you luck, Chief. >> Yeah, keep applying.

[12:56] » Fingers crossed. We'll see what the federal government does. [laughter]

[13:01] » All right. Uh, next thing on the agenda is respectfully

[13:06] asking that the board I Austin Holly who's a US Army core medic and

[13:17] as a firefighter EMT advanced and Vincent

[13:24] Dah. Uh Vincent actually

[13:28] was forced to work at 24 today at his other full-time job, so he couldn't make

[13:32] it. Uh also firefighter EMT advanced, both at the base rate at 26 an hour.

[13:42] » So I move to hire Vincent Dar of the firefighter advanced EMT at the hourly

[13:46] rate of $26 pending. He meets the requirements set forth by the chief.

[13:50] » Second. >> Motion made by Joe, seconded by Bob. All

[13:54] those in favor? I >> I that's unanimous.

[13:56] » I move to hire Austin Holly as a firefighter advanced EMT at the hourly

[14:00] rate of $26 pending. He meets the requirements set forth by the chief.

[14:05] » Second. >> Motion made by Joe, seconded by Bob. All

[14:07] those in favor? I >> I. That's unanimous.

[14:10] » Austin, you want to come up to the floor?

[14:16] » Thank you for all your service. We appreciate it. And welcome aboard.

[14:19] » Welcome. >> Thanks. Welcome aboard. Thanks.

[14:26] Uh the other two quick things, we're probably going to wait and not come back

[14:30] at the next meeting for two more new hires. We're going to try to give it a

[14:35] little break, but probably either the next meeting or the meeting after that,

[14:39] we'll be back in front for possible two more new hires. Also, I submitted in

[14:46] that uh plast is having a meeting next Thursday at the

[14:52] school. I think I sent that email in.

[14:55] » Yep. The 10th. >> Yeah. I I think that's senior the senior

[14:59] cookout. >> Yes.

[15:01] » Okay. I don't know if anyone was planning on attending. Things are

[15:05] changing with the fees for plastic.

[15:13] » Do you know yet? >> What I Yes or no? Okay. There's going to

[15:19] be we're still going there's still going to be a fee

[15:26] for when they respond and transport. A lot of those that we just mentioned

[15:31] today that the ambulance called for the paramedics if they do not transport

[15:38] they do not charge us. So they have to transport

[15:43] the charge the town a new >> but don't normally we do the transport.

[15:48] » Correct. >> Cuz their ALS is just the suburbans.

[15:51] » Correct. The difference they are the paramedics. That's why we're hiring

[15:55] advances. Yep. Uh, so we we don't they don't charge.

[16:03] What the talk is is warrant articles

[16:08] for fees like $50,000 for year one. >> Oh jeez.

[16:14] » Add 10,000 to year two and so on and so on. I do not know what the exact fees

[16:19] are. I've heard numbers. >> Is he not anticipating getting another

[16:23] endowment? He's pretty crafty that guy.

[16:26] » He is he is working feverishly

[16:31] constantly. This is just

[16:33] » this an insurance policy for him >> just in case.

[16:36] » Yeah. >> Just in case. And right now it's he has

[16:41] different figures if all the communities stay in.

[16:44] » Sure. >> Or if communities try to go out on their

[16:46] own. I can tell you I think the highest amount was, don't quote me please, I

[16:54] think the highest amount might have been 90,000,

[16:57] » but that was year three or four. That wasn't year one,

[17:01] » correct? I've stood in front of the board just to have one firefighter

[17:04] paramedic 24/7 is $2 I think 70 something,000.

[17:10] And that's at a rate that we're paying now,

[17:13] » right? >> Okay. When do you

[17:16] » when do you think he'll have that uh any indication if he gets the endowment or

[17:20] not? >> That's what that third state

[17:22] stakeholders meeting is to bring out all the information.

[17:26] » Chief, I'll try. I'll I believe I can go to that.

[17:29] » Okay. Yeah, he is he is I mean the amount of funding

[17:36] to get this project up and running and the amount of funding that he has been

[17:42] able to acquire uh is unbelievable.

[17:45] » Oh yeah. Yeah. >> It's totally unbelievable. The service

[17:50] is unbelievable. And for a small town >> with only one ambulance

[17:56] » Whoa. [laughter] for for a small town like Newton,

[18:02] it's it's it's worth it than trying to put a firefighter medic on shift for

[18:09] 24/7. And I believe it's 78 to 82% of the calls

[18:17] a basic and an advance can take care of, >> right?

[18:20] » But again, that's going to be a decision at the end for the voters what they want

[18:25] to do. will there will be a fee if you choose. The chiefs haven't come

[18:32] up with that because the chiefs are >> the board I've heard crazy numbers up to

[18:40] like $1,000 if you if you're not part of the

[18:43] coalition per se. >> Yeah. Yeah.

[18:45] » And you call them. >> So I'm sure that they'll have all the

[18:48] signed out before budgeting process. >> That that is the game plan

[18:51] » right around the corner. >> That is the game plan.

[18:54] don't I don't think it's to put on the warrant for this year. I'm not sure.

[18:59] Depends on what's left for funding >> through the ALS program, but

[19:06] uh the chief is willing to come any point in time.

[19:09] » Oh, yeah. Yeah. >> To speak to the board. He'll go to any

[19:11] one of the communities and speak. When this first came about a few years ago,

[19:18] didn't didn't we know that there was going to be charges eventually like into

[19:24] the hundreds of thousands? >> Well, no. Year three was going to be I

[19:28] think it was 103,000 or something to that effect. But then he

[19:32] » I think it is year three >> coming up, isn't it?

[19:35] » But he got the the first time it started, he got a grant, not a grant, he

[19:40] got a donation. He was able to get it up and running and then he got the second

[19:44] one was somebody else's donation for like 2.4 million. Wasn't it exit? Didn't

[19:49] they donate something? >> It it if I'm correct he had anonymous

[19:54] donors >> exit

[19:58] » is it Beth Israel Ley? >> Yeah. Israel Lehey donated

[20:02] [clears throat] uh

[20:06] » Janet Stevens. >> Yep. was able to acquire a state grant.

[20:12] I think he's received federal grants. >> Yeah.

[20:15] » I mean, he he he's he's doing the >> So far, it's been a zero cost to all the

[20:19] towns. >> Correct.

[20:20] » Including plastic. >> Correct. Other than the transport.

[20:23] » Correct. >> When they come out and

[20:26] I think it was $80 and now it's $120. One of the things

[20:32] that everybody has to remember is when they come into a community and they do a

[20:38] transport, that community is able to ask for reimbursement

[20:42] from the health insurance for a paramedic level transport. He doesn't

[20:48] ask for that. >> Yeah.

[20:49] » He asks for $100 and whatever the insurance provides the community.

[20:56] » Sure. >> It goes to the community.

[20:58] » Yep. Uh, and like I said, I stand by it. Uh, dollar for dollar. I mean, one way

[21:06] or another, the voters are going to have to make a decision.

[21:10] » Yep.

[21:13] » That's So, that's where I'll be Thursday, I will not make the senior

[21:18] » barbecue. >> Senior barbecue. Okay.

[21:20] » Well, it's at night, >> isn't it? At 7 at night.

[21:23] » Yeah, I think it is. It's either 7 6 or 7

[21:26] » barbecue. 5:00. >> Oh, it is?

[21:29] » Yeah. Chill. Usually level by six. >> And where's the meeting at the P house?

[21:32] » No, it's at the the school. >> Timberlane.

[21:36] » It's at the school. >> Yeah.

[21:39] » How many communities are involved in this coalition?

[21:41] » It changes. Last I I think there's 15 18.

[21:47] » Really? >> I think there's around 15 18, but it

[21:49] changes. There are some communities that are looking to hire straight paramedics,

[21:56] the staff paramedics. I am not too well welcomed with my

[22:02] opinion. So,

[22:07] » you want me to send Bob? >> I'm sure we'll run the same opinion.

[22:11] [laughter]

[22:16] » Thank you. >> All right.

[22:17] » Thank you, Chief. Been there, done that. All right. Uh, next up, Todd.

[22:29] So, this is just going to be a quick one. I'm just trying to tick off another

[22:34] thing off my list. Um, trying to get the exit repaved for all the potholes. I've

[22:41] got three different quotes from three different people, including someone that

[22:45] is from town. Um, one of the prices is very low, two are a

[22:51] little bit higher. I recommend that we go with the higher ones cuz they're

[22:55] using better quality materials and stuff like that. They're going to regrade it.

[22:59] They're going to make sure that the drainage is proper and stuff like that

[23:03] compared to the guy that's got the low bid. Um, either one of those two guys

[23:08] would be great. And then it's up to you guys to

[23:12] » Oh, yeah. >> make the decision whether you want it

[23:14] done or not. I have I have a question on one of the

[23:17] uh one of the things. It's like two of them have square footage, one doesn't

[23:22] have anything. >> Uh which one is that?

[23:24] » The one from Pucket Paving has no mention of square footage.

[23:28] » Uh let me see.

[23:40] No, I will contact him and get him to send me that.

[23:45] » Yeah, I think we need to know that information because the the other ones,

[23:48] even though the the lower bid is lower, that's 1694 square ft. Yeah.

[23:52] » And then Walkers was 2926 ft. So, >> right,

[23:56] » we need to compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges.

[24:00] » So, we need to have that information before we can make a

[24:03] » Yep. All right. I'll get that decision. And do you know what line item

[24:08] the money's coming from? >> Uh, I'd have to look into that. I don't

[24:12] have the number off the top of my head. >> We'll need that information.

[24:14] » We need you to make sure that you have the money somewhere cuz

[24:17] » right >> as Michael will tell you that it's

[24:20] definitely going to come out of what was the um

[24:23] » repairs. >> Repairs. Even though it's going to go in

[24:27] the red, but you need to make sure that you have money somewhere else in the

[24:30] budget that >> we can kind of move it around.

[24:33] » Yep. >> Right. Yeah, we're not going to move it

[24:35] around. You're going to go red because it's bottom line. Yeah.

[24:38] » Stay within your overall budget so that you can see the red for next year's

[24:41] budgeting, you'll know, >> right,

[24:43] » where the money's from and be able to explain [clears throat] things.

[24:45] » Okay. >> Okay.

[24:46] » Yep. >> So, yeah, I guess um if you get Robin

[24:51] the square footage on that one quote and you probably don't have to come to

[24:57] the next meeting and we'll decide then and we'll just let you know.

[25:00] » All right. I'll get all that information for you.

[25:02] » That'll work. there's a discrepancy in the square footage. We just want to

[25:06] understand why like give us where the >> So the J& guy doesn't want to do as much

[25:10] as like I basically want him to do. The problem with the whole thing is is that

[25:16] the water isn't draining off so it's going underneath the pavement.

[25:20] » So you're trying to cut it further down, >> right? So I'm kind of trying to pitch it

[25:23] a different way. Kind of go from where the coingles are right to where the

[25:28] entryway or exit is >> and stuff like that. and he just wants

[25:32] to do right where the potholes are. So that's why it's a smaller area.

[25:38] » Fix it for long. >> That's J&

[25:40] » Okay, >> that wants to do the smaller section.

[25:43] » Get it done for the long haul so we don't have to go back in,

[25:45] » right? And that's the thing. I think that either Pentek or Walker would be

[25:48] the better choice because they're going to use better materials. They're going

[25:51] to grade it. They're going to go, you know, to those extremes to make sure

[25:55] that everything's going the right way. So,

[25:58] » and according to Joe, um the Walker guy does a lot of driveways and stuff in

[26:04] town and does top quality work. >> He's pretty reputable with the with a

[26:08] lot of people in town. >> And I wanted to include him anyways cuz

[26:10] he is a you know, someone from town. So, that's

[26:13] » which is a which is a bonus, >> right?

[26:17] » All right. >> All right. So, I'll take care of that.

[26:19] I'll get it to you. >> Get that information to us, please.

[26:21] » All right. >> CC me on the email that you send Robin,

[26:24] please. >> Okay.

[26:26] » Thank you. Good night. >> Thank you.

[26:28] » Um, all right. Next up, resignations or approvals.

[26:37] » I move to accept the resignation of Alexandria Guide with thanks and

[26:41] gratitude for her service. >> Second.

[26:43] » Motion made by Joe, seconded by Bob. All those in [clears throat] favor?

[26:48] » I. >> That's unanimous.

[26:52] Uh, intent to cut 16-4-14. >> I move to acknowledge the receipt of a

[26:58] notice of intent to cut for tax map ID 16-4-14

[27:03] pursuant to New Hampshire RSA 70 col 10 and signed a certificate of yield tax.

[27:09] » Second. >> Motion made by Joe, seconded by Bob. All

[27:12] those in favor? I >> I.

[27:14] » So, just so everybody knows, this is the [clears throat] most ridiculous motions

[27:17] that we've ever made is that motion because there's nothing we can do about

[27:21] it. It's we have to accept it. It's ridiculous that it has to come before

[27:25] us. [laughter] Stupid outdated laws.

[27:29] » Um, next up, agreement of abatement for 125

[27:33] development. >> I move to authorize a credit of $10,000

[27:37] for taxes due on the following properties.

[27:40] 14-1-27-1

[27:43] 14-1-27-2

[27:46] 14-1-27-6

[27:50] 14-1-27-4-2

[27:54] 14-1-27-4-3

[27:58] 14-1-27-4-5

[28:03] 14-1-27-4-6

[28:07] for the tax for tax year 26 authorizing tax collector to credit

[28:12] each parcel as evenly as possible. >> Second.

[28:17] » Motion made by Joe, seconded by Bob. Joe, good job. You made it through all

[28:21] of them. >> A lot of dashes. Thank you. A lot of

[28:24] dashes. [clears throat]

[28:26] » Um >> and just so that people know, the reason

[28:30] why this is taking place is because um one of the properties was overt taxed.

[28:36] So rather than having to pay out a lot of money upfront, we opted to with him

[28:43] with the agreement, we were able to pay just so much and then give him these

[28:48] abatements for two years so that the town didn't have to pay all that money

[28:52] out front. Okay.

[28:55] » Motion to approve. >> I

[28:58] » I >> I

[28:59] » That's unanimous. Okay.

[29:03] can uh go ahead and do that cuz >> I move to acent I move to approve the

[29:08] consent agenda as written. >> Second

[29:10] » motion made by Joe, second by Bob. All those in favor? That's unanimous.

[29:14] Trisha.

[29:18] » Real quick. >> I doubt it.

[29:19] » How quick? >> Quick.

[29:23] » Real quick. This is Trisha from the emergency management. I just want to

[29:26] remind everyone elections are coming up. The selectman will tell you when. I need

[29:30] to say COVID 19 is not gone. Um, obviously I don't want to say stay home

[29:37] if you're sick, but you have to wear a mask. I'll provide masks. We'll provide

[29:42] gloves. No sanitizing will be available. It affects our ballots in our new ballot

[29:46] boxes. So, please be prepared to grab a mask if you feel concerned and also

[29:53] gloves if you feel you need them. Please come and vote. It's a rough day right

[29:59] after Labor Day, but we hope to see everybody. Thank you.

[30:02] » Thanks, Trish. >> Um, with that being said, the town hall

[30:06] and library will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. Uh, the town

[30:11] election is Tuesday, September 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. [laughter] at the

[30:17] safety complex. And apparently, I'm not done, and I'm going to let Trish go

[30:21] [laughter] ahead. >> One more thing. on election day. Um the

[30:24] statute in New Hampshire requires our town clerk to be at town hall from 3:00

[30:30] to 5:00 the day before elections. So even though it's Labor Day, she will be

[30:34] there only for election, not to register vehicles, nothing else. 3:00 to 5:00 on

[30:39] Labor Day, our town clerk will be here at town hall.

[30:45] » Thank you. >> Uh the senior barbecue is on September

[30:49] 10th. Uh, email recreation to sign up at recreation@newton

[30:54] neww hampshire.net. Old home day is coming up on September

[30:58] 12th, 2026 at the memorial um I don't know what do you call it?

[31:02] » School school >> backyard playground,

[31:05] » you know. Uh the ratification hearing is on September 15th at 5:00 p.m. to

[31:11] correct a procedural defect. Uh C Coast Veterans Conference is

[31:17] Saturday 91926. Sign up. That's what it says to sign up.

[31:21] This is super helpful. Sign up where? >> On our website.

[31:25] » On Newton's website. >> Yes.

[31:27] » Okay, perfect. >> Or you can email them to sign up.

[31:30] » Say the word sign up and you're magically signed up.

[31:32] » Get signed up. >> All right. Uh Bob, how are we doing on

[31:36] our planning board? >> Uh we're doing very well. We've had a

[31:40] few things come before us um that have taken place. Um, nothing outstanding or

[31:49] nothing major at this point. >> All right, good. Joe,

[31:53] » uh, couple things. We've had a successful season at the beach this

[31:56] year. Uh, lifeguards are off duty now with Labor Day coming up and all. So, if

[32:01] anyone goes there, just be just be careful. And, uh, we have our, uh, old

[32:07] home days coming up on the 12th and looking we're still looking for any

[32:11] raffle items. and anyone who wants to volunteer the time, we're welcome that.

[32:15] And also just to remind the seniors that there will be a barbecue for them on the

[32:20] on the 10th at the'll be held at the uh Newton Police Station. And if you can

[32:24] just sign up uh in advance, that'd be great. So that gives us an idea as to

[32:28] what we need to purchase. >> Okay. Thanks.

[32:32] » Oh, one other thing, uh if anyone is interested in joining recreation, we can

[32:36] definitely use a uh a few alternates and a new member as well. So, okay,

[32:43] Mike, I'm going to guess you're good. >> Yes, I am good.

[32:47] » All right. And I'm good. So, with that, I'll entertain a motion to adjurnn.

[32:52] » I make a motion to adjurnn.

[32:56] » What? >> Public.

[32:57] » Did you want to go into non-public? Hold on a second.

[33:02] » Which one?

[33:08] » E.

[33:11] I thought we were having that conversation.

[33:14] I hope we're ready for it. >> Um I I know what you're talking about,

[33:20] but without Ashley here. >> Yeah,

[33:22] » I did want to do a full >> Okay.

[33:24] » You know what I mean? That's why I wasn't

[33:26] » Yep. >> Okay.

[33:28] » No, don't let me get out of here. [laughter]

[33:31] » All right. We're ajourned. >> We're awesome. Thank you.

[33:35] » Thank you. >> That having still there is

[33:38] » Oh.

2026-9-1 Town of Newton, NH Select Board Meeting

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