NEWBURY SUMMER INFORMATIONAL MEETING
MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 2009 MEETING
Selectmen: Richard Wright and Gary Budd.
Town Personnel: Dennis Pavlicek, Town Administrator; Donna Long, Administrative Assistant; Bob Lee, Police Chief; Cal Prussman, Highway Administrator
Public: Charlie Scheiss, Barbara Gibson, Barbara Church, Jack Fisher, Bruce McKenzie, Sandra Cote, Cynthia Trudeau and Sally Harris
The meeting convened at 8:00 a.m.
Dennis Pavlicek opened the meeting. He asked Lee to give an update on the goings on in the
police department. Lee said there was nothing major to report. All has been quiet and asked if
everyone had any questions. No questions were posed. Pavlicek then asked Prussman to
take the floor. Prussman mentioned some of the upcoming projects scheduled for the fall and
winter.
Sandra Cote mentioned she would like the bathrooms opened and garbage cans out earlier at
the beach next year.
Charlie Scheiss asked about the Blodgett Wastewater Plant. Pavlicek replied that once the final
plans have been approved by the state, the job will then be put out to bid. Work will probably
begin in the fall. Pavlicek also discussed a conservation easement that was given
that will allow monitoring wells that will give more accurate readings on testing.
Cynitha Trudeau stated that although she had some original doubts, that the Pedestrian Sidewalk
Project looks very nice. She asked what will happen to the benches in the winter. Pavlicek said
they will stay out as they have been winterized. He gave thanks to all the business that donated
these benches and planters to the project.
Sally Harris said the Harbor area looks beautiful, but did mention that parking is frustrating.
She said that she wishes Newbury could make arrangements with Bradford so that Newbury
residents could go to Massasecum just as everyone is invited to go to the Harbor. She also said
that she is very happy with the recreation department and that she thinks Travis Dezotell is a
tremendous resource.
Pavlicek stated that having the Fishersfield Park also helps with Newbury being able to offer
recreational activities to children and adults.
Sandra Cote asked when the parking lot will be completely done. Wright said the contractors
should be out within a couple days. Wright said the town office will offer double the current
parking spaces once the expansion is done in the fall.
Lee said that there actually hasn’t been a big loss of spaces since a lot of people were illegally
parked in fire zones and crosswalks in the old parking lot. Now people can also safely park at
the caboose and walk on the sidewalk to the harbor.
Trudea asked if anyone is checking the speed through the new area. Lee said that the police
department monitors the speed limits and the speeding has reduced since the new sidewalks
have been in place. Trudeau also thanked all the volunteers for their efforts.
A question was asked regarding what happens when a resident does not pay their taxes.
Pavlicek said that tax liens are placed after 18 months. If taxes have not been paid after two
years after the tax lien, the property will be deeded to the town.
Jack Fisher mentioned that he thinks the recreation program is great and to pass along his
appreciation to Dezotell. He also commented on his appreciation of the Newbury Update. He
also asked if there is any major capital expenditures planned for the near future. Wright replied
there is nothing immediate. In the future, there is the potentials to develop the Bald Sunapee
area. Wright said it is conceivable that we might build a fire station in this area if we are able
to receive a grant. This would be in the far future, however. Fisher also asked about the status
of the proposed Wild Goose Boat Launch. Wright updated him on the proposed project.
A resident asked about the proposed pay as you throw idea. Wright said that a committee has
been formed and that they are still looking at all the information. Harris said that she thinks the
perception is that recyclables get thrown in the trash compactor by the town employees. Wright
said that is not true and that the town will work harder to change that perception.
There was a brief discussion regarding taxes going up. Pavlicek explained that the town taxes
have actually gone down about 30 cents and that the school and county taxes are what have
gone up.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:10 a.m.
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James M. Powell Richard Wright Gary Budd
NEWBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
DL/Aug1/09
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