The selectmen met last Thursday with bidders who wished to repair the doors to the meeting room to check on exactly what they are planning to do. No decision has been made as yet. At the Wednesday selectmen’s meeting they discussed the liabilities of allowing usage of town hall. The town’s insurance carrier, Primex, responded … Read more…
The selectmen interviewed two potential attorneys at their Wednesday meeting. Each were asked the same questions: How would they deal if there were with conflicts between clients, how many attorneys are there in their offices, what are their charges, will they be available to attend the annual town meeting? Peter Malia was the first to … Read more…
At the September 28 selectmen’s meeting Joe Ferris and Rick Hiland reported that the budget workshop they had attended was quite worthwhile. The selectmen discussed establishing a contract policy. There was also discussion regarding the proposed lease the Conservation Committee is negotiating with Fish & Game. In the proposal there is a provision that the … Read more…
All three selectmen were busy at the Wednesday meeting. Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Santuccio reported to the selectmen about about the Sheriff’s work in Albany. He left a written report about tickets written and arrests made. The deputies have established a good relationship with many in this community and generally all is going well. Forest Service … Read more…
The selectmen meeting on Wednesday was one person short as Cathy Ryan was absent. Still town business was carried on. Kathy Vizard reported that the assessor has almost completed his work for this year. Tax notification is coming. Watch for it in the mail. The selectmen noted that a sign is needed on Passaconoway Road … Read more…
Albany is going international! Dan Sdankus has sold Pine Knoll Campground to Huttopia, Inc. a Canadian company that plans to revamp the property into a chic camping experience. Huttopia has campgrounds in 17 national parks throughout Quebec and 8 destinations in France, where Huttopia originated. This will be their first foray into the United States … Read more…
The selectmen met on Wednesday for their regular session. (They will not be meeting next week as it is the fifth Wednesday of the month.) Selectman Hiland reported the DOT has inspected five town bridges finding two red listed bridges. Three were inspected in August, 2015: one on Drake Hill South, one on Ferncroft Road … Read more…
The selectmen met on Wednesday while the man from Pope Security was busily working on some fixes to the system that will automatically erase what was videoed after thirty days. He finished his work during the meeting. Kathy Vizard, Administrative Assistant, reported that the Right to Know class would be held at town hall on … Read more…
The selectmen met on Wednesday and dealt with several issues. Selectman Hiland noted that members of several boards are interested in attending a workshop on Right To Know. It was suggested that Kathy Vizard contact other select boards around the area to see if they too have people interested in such a workshop. Perhaps this … Read more…
The selectmen’s office will be closed on Monday, August 8. The selectmen met on Wednesday and completed updating the town’s Rules and Procedures by which they operate. The security video policy was also accepted. The joint meeting of the selectmen and the Conservation Commission was held on Tuesday. The selectmen felt it had gone … Read more…