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TOWN OF DUNBARTON TOWN OF DUNBARTON
ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2012

Front Row L to R: Larry Petersen, Don Larsen, Dave Nickerson, Adam Stilson, Laruie McGrath, Front Row L to R: Larry Petersen, Don Larsen, Dave Nickerson, Adam Stilson, Laruie McGrath,
David Stilson and Carl Stilson. Stairs Top to Bottom: Dottie Larkin, Brad Connolly, Ted Vallieres, David Stilson and Carl Stilson. Stairs Top to Bottom: Dottie Larkin, Brad Connolly, Ted Vallieres,
Lee Martel, Herb Allen and Tom Groleau. Lee Martel, Herb Allen and Tom Groleau.

REPURPOSING OF THE FLINTLOCK FARMHOUSE REPURPOSING OF THE FLINTLOCK FARMHOUSE
Dunbarton Historical Society Dunbarton Historical Society
Repurposing of the Flintlock Farm House Project Repurposing of the Flintlock Farm House Project
Old Site of Flintlock Farm House New Site of Flintlock Farm House Old Site of Flintlock Farm House New Site of Flintlock Farm House
100 Stark Highway South 276 Stark Highway North 100 Stark Highway South 276 Stark Highway North

Photo Credit to: Don Larsen - Larsen Media Services, LLC Photo Credit to: Don Larsen - Larsen Media Services, LLC

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Town of Dunbarton Town of Dunbarton
New Hampshire New Hampshire

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
December 31, 2012 December 31, 2012

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TOWN TOWN

Assessors Report 77 Kuncanowet Town Forest Report & Financial 64-65 Assessors Report 77 Kuncanowet Town Forest Report & Financial 64-65
Auditors Report 95-96 Library Report & Financial 83-85 Auditors Report 95-96 Library Report & Financial 83-85
Balance Sheet MS-5 37 Milfoil Report 69-71 Balance Sheet MS-5 37 Milfoil Report 69-71
Budget MS-6 26-32 Planning Board & Public Notice 72-73 Budget MS-6 26-32 Planning Board & Public Notice 72-73
Building Department Report 49 Police Department & Financial 50-55 Building Department Report 49 Police Department & Financial 50-55
Cemetery Trustees Report 78 Recreation Report & Financial 90-91 Cemetery Trustees Report 78 Recreation Report & Financial 90-91
Comparative Statement Expenditures 33 Selectmen’s Message 8-9 Comparative Statement Expenditures 33 Selectmen’s Message 8-9
Comparative Statement Revenues 34 Single Stream 61 Comparative Statement Revenues 34 Single Stream 61
Concord Regional Solid Waste 60 Tax Collector Report 40-41 Concord Regional Solid Waste 60 Tax Collector Report 40-41
Conservation Commission 67-68 Tax Rate 35 Conservation Commission 67-68 Tax Rate 35
Cobbler Shop-Financial Report 88-89 Town Clerk Report 43-44 Cobbler Shop-Financial Report 88-89 Town Clerk Report 43-44
Dedication 5 Town Common Project Financial 89 Dedication 5 Town Common Project Financial 89
Energy Committee 62 Town Forest Comm. Report & Financial 63-64 Energy Committee 62 Town Forest Comm. Report & Financial 63-64
Emergency Management 47 Town Hall Restoration Project & Financial 86-87 Emergency Management 47 Town Hall Restoration Project & Financial 86-87
Ethics Committee 79 Town Meeting 2012 & Election Results 10-22 Ethics Committee 79 Town Meeting 2012 & Election Results 10-22
Fire Department & Financial 45-46 Town Officers 6-7 Fire Department & Financial 45-46 Town Officers 6-7
Forest Fire Warden’s Report 48 Transfer Station 57-59 Forest Fire Warden’s Report 48 Transfer Station 57-59
General Information 177-178 Treasurer’s Report 38-39 General Information 177-178 Treasurer’s Report 38-39
Highway Department 66 Trust Funds 42 Highway Department 66 Trust Funds 42
Historical Awareness & Financial 80-81 Vital Statistics 92-94 Historical Awareness & Financial 80-81 Vital Statistics 92-94
Historical Society 82 Warrant 2013 23-25 Historical Society 82 Warrant 2013 23-25
Inventory of Town Property 36 Zoning Board of Adjustment 74-76 Inventory of Town Property 36 Zoning Board of Adjustment 74-76

SCHOOL 97 SCHOOL 97
Adopted SAU Budget 2013-2014 152 Adopted SAU Budget 2013-2014 152
Auditors Report June 30, 2012 169-176 Auditors Report June 30, 2012 169-176
Bow & Dunbarton Area Planning Board Report 2012-2013 113-128 Bow & Dunbarton Area Planning Board Report 2012-2013 113-128
Budget Summary for FY 2013-2014 154 Budget Summary for FY 2013-2014 154
Budget Worksheet for FY 2013-2014 155-168 Budget Worksheet for FY 2013-2014 155-168
Capital Improvements Committee Report 101 Capital Improvements Committee Report 101
Debt Service Schedule June 30, 2012 153 Debt Service Schedule June 30, 2012 153
Dunbarton Board Officers and Elementary Lists 98 Dunbarton Board Officers and Elementary Lists 98
Dunbarton School Board Report 100 Dunbarton School Board Report 100
Dunbarton School District Annual Meeting Minutes & Election Results 129-141 Dunbarton School District Annual Meeting Minutes & Election Results 129-141
Enrollment 2009-2012 99 Enrollment 2009-2012 99
Health Report 147 Health Report 147
Principal’s Report Dunbarton Elementary 143 Principal’s Report Dunbarton Elementary 143
Principal’s Report Mountain View Middle School 144 Principal’s Report Mountain View Middle School 144
Principal’s Report Goffstown High School 145-146 Principal’s Report Goffstown High School 145-146
Revenues 148 Revenues 148
SAU Planning Committee Annual Report 102-112 SAU Planning Committee Annual Report 102-112
Superintendent of Schools Report 142 Superintendent of Schools Report 142
Warrant 2013 & Dunbarton School District Election of Officers 149-151 Warrant 2013 & Dunbarton School District Election of Officers 149-151

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DEDICATION DEDICATION
The 2012 Annual Town Report is dedicated to: The 2012 Annual Town Report is dedicated to:

Martha (Swindlehurst) Rae Martha (Swindlehurst) Rae
Dunbarton Tax Collector Dunbarton Tax Collector

Martha began her services to the community when elected as the official Tax Martha began her services to the community when elected as the official Tax
Collector in March of 1984. She has continuously filled that position as the Collector in March of 1984. She has continuously filled that position as the
Dunbarton Tax Collector for a total of twenty nine years. Dunbarton Tax Collector for a total of twenty nine years.

Her elected service continues a long standing family tradition of serving the Her elected service continues a long standing family tradition of serving the
community. community.

Over the years Martha has taken pride in her accomplishments by obtaining Over the years Martha has taken pride in her accomplishments by obtaining
the status of New Hampshire Certified Tax Collector. In order to reach this level of the status of New Hampshire Certified Tax Collector. In order to reach this level of
integrity, it was required that she complete intensified college level studies to integrity, it was required that she complete intensified college level studies to
maintain the updates reflected in legislative changes and court decisions. maintain the updates reflected in legislative changes and court decisions.

Martha continues to show her dedication to the position by providing the Martha continues to show her dedication to the position by providing the
public with exceptional customer service. Her professional attitude reflects public with exceptional customer service. Her professional attitude reflects
positively not only on the office of the tax collector but on the entire staff of the positively not only on the office of the tax collector but on the entire staff of the
Town of Dunbarton. Town of Dunbarton.

The Board of Selectmen wish to express a sincere thank you for your The Board of Selectmen wish to express a sincere thank you for your
dedicated service to the Town of Dunbarton. dedicated service to the Town of Dunbarton.

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2012 TOWN OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, and STAFF 2012 TOWN OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, and STAFF

BOARD OF SELECTMEN ROAD AGENT BOARD OF SELECTMEN ROAD AGENT
Ronald W. Wanner 2013 Jeff A. Crosby 2014 Ronald W. Wanner 2013 Jeff A. Crosby 2014
Leslie G. Hammond, Chair 2014 Leslie G. Hammond, Chair 2014
Theodore Vallieres 2015 HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE 2013 Theodore Vallieres 2015 HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE 2013
Jeff A. Crosby, Daniel Sklut Jeff A. Crosby, Daniel Sklut
MODERATOR Ronald W. Wanner, Jonathan Wiggin MODERATOR Ronald W. Wanner, Jonathan Wiggin
Frederick J. Mullen 2014 Frederick J. Mullen 2014
PERAMBULATOR OF TOWN LINES PERAMBULATOR OF TOWN LINES
TOWN CLERK Frederick J. Mullen 2017 TOWN CLERK Frederick J. Mullen 2017
Linda [Peters] Landry 2015 Linda [Peters] Landry 2015
Denise Morin, Deputy 2015 OVERSEER OF WELFARE Denise Morin, Deputy 2015 OVERSEER OF WELFARE
Darlene S. Leone, Assistant 2015 Debra M. Urella 2013 Darlene S. Leone, Assistant 2015 Debra M. Urella 2013
Elizabeth Underwood, Deputy 2013 Elizabeth Underwood, Deputy 2013
SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST
Margaret Venator 2014 LIBRARY Margaret Venator 2014 LIBRARY
Janet Casey, Chair 2016 Andrea Douglas, Director Janet Casey, Chair 2016 Andrea Douglas, Director
Peter Weeks 2018 Nancy Lang, Librarian Peter Weeks 2018 Nancy Lang, Librarian

BALLOT CLERKS Nov 2014 LIBRARY TRUSTEES BALLOT CLERKS Nov 2014 LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Diana L. Driscoll, Pamela Milioto, Eleanor Tiffany Dodd, Treasurer 2013 Diana L. Driscoll, Pamela Milioto, Eleanor Tiffany Dodd, Treasurer 2013
Swindlehurst, Barbara Wanner, Mark Antonia 2014 Swindlehurst, Barbara Wanner, Mark Antonia 2014
Alternates: Richard Morin, Susan Johonnett Philip Kimball 2014 Alternates: Richard Morin, Susan Johonnett Philip Kimball 2014
Gregory S. Arce, Chair 2015 Gregory S. Arce, Chair 2015
BOARD OF ASSESSORS Colleen A. Madden 2015 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Colleen A. Madden 2015
Bryan H. Clark 2013 Bryan H. Clark 2013
Timothy R. Terragni, Chair 2014 CEMETERY TRUSTEES Timothy R. Terragni, Chair 2014 CEMETERY TRUSTEES
Mary LaValley 2015 Richard Schaeffer, Chair 2013 Mary LaValley 2015 Richard Schaeffer, Chair 2013
Brian L. Pike 2014 Brian L. Pike 2014
TAX COLLECTOR Douglas Domin 2015 TAX COLLECTOR Douglas Domin 2015
Martha Rae 2013 Martha Rae 2013
Line Comeau, Deputy 2013 TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST FUNDS Line Comeau, Deputy 2013 TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST FUNDS
Norman Roberge 2013 Norman Roberge 2013
TREASURER Jason Dubrow 2014 TREASURER Jason Dubrow 2014
Pamela Milioto 2014 John J. Casey, Jr. 2015 Pamela Milioto 2014 John J. Casey, Jr. 2015
Alison Vallieres, Deputy 2014 Alison Vallieres, Deputy 2014
ETHICS COMMITTEE ETHICS COMMITTEE
POLICE CHIEF David Allen, Vice Chair 2013 POLICE CHIEF David Allen, Vice Chair 2013
Daniel Sklut Katharine Daly, Chair 2014 Daniel Sklut Katharine Daly, Chair 2014
Howard T. “Tom” Hathcoat, Secretary 2014 Howard T. “Tom” Hathcoat, Secretary 2014
FIRE CHIEF Darlene S. Leone 2015 FIRE CHIEF Darlene S. Leone 2015
Jonathan M. Wiggin Michael Malloy 2015 Jonathan M. Wiggin Michael Malloy 2015
Louis Marcou, Deputy Louis Marcou, Deputy
PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD
FOREST FIRE WARDEN Charles E. Frost, Jr., Alternate 2013 FOREST FIRE WARDEN Charles E. Frost, Jr., Alternate 2013
Jonathan M. Wiggin Leslie G. Hammond, Selectman Rep 2013 Jonathan M. Wiggin Leslie G. Hammond, Selectman Rep 2013
Deputies: Patrick Bowne, Louis Marcou, James Marcou 2013 Deputies: Patrick Bowne, Louis Marcou, James Marcou 2013
Frederick J. Mullen, Brandon Skoglund Michael Poirier (passed away 6/4/12) 2013 Frederick J. Mullen, Brandon Skoglund Michael Poirier (passed away 6/4/12) 2013
JR Swindlehurst III Michael Guiney 2013 JR Swindlehurst III Michael Guiney 2013
George Holt, Co-Chair 2014 George Holt, Co-Chair 2014
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Travis James, Alternate 2015 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Travis James, Alternate 2015
Jonathan M. Wiggin Kenneth Swayze, Chair 2015 Jonathan M. Wiggin Kenneth Swayze, Chair 2015
Alison Vallieres, Secretary 2015 Alison Vallieres, Secretary 2015
BUILDING INSPECTOR/HEALTH OFFICER BUILDING INSPECTOR/HEALTH OFFICER
Kyle Parker 2013/2015 CENTRAL NH REGIONAL PLANNING COMM Kyle Parker 2013/2015 CENTRAL NH REGIONAL PLANNING COMM
Jonathan M. Wiggin, Assistant 2013/2015 Michael Guiney, Kenneth Swayze May 2013 Jonathan M. Wiggin, Assistant 2013/2015 Michael Guiney, Kenneth Swayze May 2013
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2012 TOWN OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, and STAFF 2012 TOWN OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, and STAFF

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ENERGY COMMITTEE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ENERGY COMMITTEE
Alison Vallieres, Secretary 2013 George Holt 2013 Alison Vallieres, Secretary 2013 George Holt 2013
Wayne Bracy 2014 Robert A Ray 2013 Wayne Bracy 2014 Robert A Ray 2013
David Nault 2014 Theodore Vallieres, Selectman Rep 2013 David Nault 2014 Theodore Vallieres, Selectman Rep 2013
Daniel DalPra 2015 Daniel van Kalken 2013 Daniel DalPra 2015 Daniel van Kalken 2013
Michael Kaminski, Alternate 2015 Kristine Hanson 2014 Michael Kaminski, Alternate 2015 Kristine Hanson 2014
John Trottier, Chair 2015 Brent Sowle 2014 John Trottier, Chair 2015 Brent Sowle 2014
Wayne Bracy 2015 Wayne Bracy 2015
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Jason Dubrow 2015 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Jason Dubrow 2015
Ronald Jarvis 2013 Lee Richmond 2015 Ronald Jarvis 2013 Lee Richmond 2015
Stanley Sowle 2013 John Stevens, Co-Chair 2015 Stanley Sowle 2013 John Stevens, Co-Chair 2015
Margaret Watkins, Alternate 2013 Margaret Watkins, Alternate 2013
Melicien Gendron 2014 HISTORICAL AWARENESS COMMITTEE Melicien Gendron 2014 HISTORICAL AWARENESS COMMITTEE
George Holt 2014 Donna Dunn 2013 George Holt 2014 Donna Dunn 2013
Brett St. Clair, Chair 2014 Leslie G. Hammond, Selectman Rep 2013 Brett St. Clair, Chair 2014 Leslie G. Hammond, Selectman Rep 2013
Darlene Jarvis, Secretary 2015 William Rolke 2013 Darlene Jarvis, Secretary 2015 William Rolke 2013
Matthew Lavey, Alternate 2015 Laraine Allen 2014 Matthew Lavey, Alternate 2015 Laraine Allen 2014
James Stone 2015 Tiffany Dodd 2015 James Stone 2015 Tiffany Dodd 2015
Rebecca Rolke, Chair / Secretary 2015 Rebecca Rolke, Chair / Secretary 2015
TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE Kenneth Swayze 2015 TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE Kenneth Swayze 2015
Ronald Jarvis, Secretary 2013 Ronald Jarvis, Secretary 2013
Jeff Crosby 2014 GENERAL JOHN STARK SCENIC BYWAY COUNCIL Jeff Crosby 2014 GENERAL JOHN STARK SCENIC BYWAY COUNCIL
Edward White, Chair 2014 Laraine Allen, Donna Dunn, Edward White, Chair 2014 Laraine Allen, Donna Dunn,
Jacques Belanger 2015 Alison Vallieres, Daniel van Kalken Jacques Belanger 2015 Alison Vallieres, Daniel van Kalken

KUNCANOWET TOWN FOREST AND TOWN HALL & THEATRE RESTORATION KUNCANOWET TOWN FOREST AND TOWN HALL & THEATRE RESTORATION
CONSERVATION AREA COMMITTEE PROJECT COMMITTEE 2013 CONSERVATION AREA COMMITTEE PROJECT COMMITTEE 2013
(Appointed by Chairs of the Town Forest Committee Tiffany Dodd, Stephen Kennedy, Travis James, (Appointed by Chairs of the Town Forest Committee Tiffany Dodd, Stephen Kennedy, Travis James,
and Conservation Commission) Shelley Westenberg, Jonathan Wiggin; and Conservation Commission) Shelley Westenberg, Jonathan Wiggin;
Jacques Belanger (TFC) 2013 Theodore Vallieres, Hist. Society Rep., Jacques Belanger (TFC) 2013 Theodore Vallieres, Hist. Society Rep.,
Darlene Jarvis, Secretary (CC) 2013 Leslie G. Hammond, Selectman Rep Darlene Jarvis, Secretary (CC) 2013 Leslie G. Hammond, Selectman Rep
Margaret Senter, Member at Large 2013 Margaret Senter, Member at Large 2013
Edward White, (Chair TFC) 2014 RECREATION COMMISSION 2014 Edward White, (Chair TFC) 2014 RECREATION COMMISSION 2014
Margaret Watkins, Co-chair (CC) 2014 Karen Harris, William Johnson, Carrie Margaret Watkins, Co-chair (CC) 2014 Karen Harris, William Johnson, Carrie
Leslie G Hammond (Selectman Rep) 2014 Letellier, Lynn Marcou, Lara Routhier, Leslie G Hammond (Selectman Rep) 2014 Letellier, Lynn Marcou, Lara Routhier,
Ronald Jarvis, Co-chair (TFC) 2015 Mark Wamser, Heidi Wright Ronald Jarvis, Co-chair (TFC) 2015 Mark Wamser, Heidi Wright
Brett St. Clair, Chair (Chair CC) 2015 Brett St. Clair, Chair (Chair CC) 2015
Rebecca Hebert, Member at Large 2015 WEBSITE REVIEW COMMITTEE 2013 Rebecca Hebert, Member at Large 2015 WEBSITE REVIEW COMMITTEE 2013
Irene Thalheimer, Honorary Lifetime Member Line Comeau, Travis James, Irene Thalheimer, Honorary Lifetime Member Line Comeau, Travis James,
Linda [Peters] Landry, Barbara McCann, Linda [Peters] Landry, Barbara McCann,
MILFOIL RESEARCH COMMITTEE Martha Rae, Alison Vallieres MILFOIL RESEARCH COMMITTEE Martha Rae, Alison Vallieres
Nancy Lang 2013 Nancy Lang 2013
Brett St. Clair 2014 TOWN SUPPORT STAFF Brett St. Clair 2014 TOWN SUPPORT STAFF
Jacques Belanger 2015 Town Administrator: Line Comeau Jacques Belanger 2015 Town Administrator: Line Comeau
Lou DeBerio 2015 Secretary: Alison Vallieres Lou DeBerio 2015 Secretary: Alison Vallieres
James Stone 2015 Building, Planning, Zoning: Barbara McCann James Stone 2015 Building, Planning, Zoning: Barbara McCann
Transfer Station Attendants: Travis Corcoran, Transfer Station Attendants: Travis Corcoran,
CONCORD REGIONAL SOLID WASTE/ 2015 Edward Edmond, Sr., Brad Jobel, CONCORD REGIONAL SOLID WASTE/ 2015 Edward Edmond, Sr., Brad Jobel,
RESOURCE RECOVERY CO-OP Ryan St.Onge, Edward Wootten RESOURCE RECOVERY CO-OP Ryan St.Onge, Edward Wootten
Ronald W. Wanner Highway Department: Peter Gamache, Jackson Ronald W. Wanner Highway Department: Peter Gamache, Jackson
Crosby Crosby
Patrick Bowne, Alternate Election Official pro tem: Susan Johonnett, Patrick Bowne, Alternate Election Official pro tem: Susan Johonnett,
Michael Malloy, Joseph Milioto, Leone Mullen Michael Malloy, Joseph Milioto, Leone Mullen

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SELECTMEN’S MESSAGE SELECTMEN’S MESSAGE
The year 2012 was very busy for the Town of Dunbarton. There have been The year 2012 was very busy for the Town of Dunbarton. There have been
significant changes in both personnel and facilities during the course of the year. significant changes in both personnel and facilities during the course of the year.
Highlights of these changes are as follows: Highlights of these changes are as follows:
January saw the arrival of a new Chief of Police. Chief Dan Sklut comes to January saw the arrival of a new Chief of Police. Chief Dan Sklut comes to
us with an extensive background in law enforcement. If you haven’t already had the us with an extensive background in law enforcement. If you haven’t already had the
opportunity, the next time you see the Chief make it a point to say hello and opportunity, the next time you see the Chief make it a point to say hello and
welcome. welcome.
March Town Meeting saw the election of a new Selectman. Mr. Ted Vallieres March Town Meeting saw the election of a new Selectman. Mr. Ted Vallieres
joined the Board of Selectmen and brings a strong business background to the joined the Board of Selectmen and brings a strong business background to the
board. board.
In August the community said farewell to Highway Department employee In August the community said farewell to Highway Department employee
Alan Sheldon who departed to pursue a career change. Alan Sheldon who departed to pursue a career change.
In October we welcomed our new Highway Department employee Peter In October we welcomed our new Highway Department employee Peter
Gamache who comes to Dunbarton with a great deal of experience in Public Works. Gamache who comes to Dunbarton with a great deal of experience in Public Works.
November saw the departure of Barbara McCann who left to accept a November saw the departure of Barbara McCann who left to accept a
position with the State of New Hampshire. Barbara will be definitely missed in the position with the State of New Hampshire. Barbara will be definitely missed in the
Building Department along with a myriad of functions that benefited from her Building Department along with a myriad of functions that benefited from her
assistance in Zoning, Planning, Assessing and others. assistance in Zoning, Planning, Assessing and others.
Dunbarton’s facilities and equipment benefited from upgrades and Dunbarton’s facilities and equipment benefited from upgrades and
improvements. The Town Hall and Theater Restoration Committee continues to improvements. The Town Hall and Theater Restoration Committee continues to
work under the tireless leadership of Tiffany Dodd. The goal is to complete the work under the tireless leadership of Tiffany Dodd. The goal is to complete the
project by 2015 for Dunbarton’s 250th anniversary. project by 2015 for Dunbarton’s 250th anniversary.
The Energy Committee under the guidance of John Stevens worked The Energy Committee under the guidance of John Stevens worked
diligently to obtain grants and upgrades to minimize our energy expenditures. diligently to obtain grants and upgrades to minimize our energy expenditures.
A new heating system for the Town Offices, improved lighting in the A new heating system for the Town Offices, improved lighting in the
Community Center, Fire Station and Police Department are just some of the Community Center, Fire Station and Police Department are just some of the
examples of the efforts of the Energy Committee. examples of the efforts of the Energy Committee.
There were several improvements and additions to the Transfer Station There were several improvements and additions to the Transfer Station
managed by Patrick “Woody” Bowne producing a more efficient operation. managed by Patrick “Woody” Bowne producing a more efficient operation.
Additional balers, improved traffic flow and added containers are just some of the Additional balers, improved traffic flow and added containers are just some of the
improvements you will see. If you don’t already, please consider recycling to lower improvements you will see. If you don’t already, please consider recycling to lower
the annual cost of trash disposal. the annual cost of trash disposal.
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In late summer and fall of 2012 Gorham Pond was treated and tested for In late summer and fall of 2012 Gorham Pond was treated and tested for
Milfoil eradication. Indications are this initial treatment was as effective as could be Milfoil eradication. Indications are this initial treatment was as effective as could be
expected with a significant reduction in the milfoil infestation. expected with a significant reduction in the milfoil infestation.
The Highway Department and our Road Agent Jeff Crosby completed the The Highway Department and our Road Agent Jeff Crosby completed the
multi-year project on Twist Hill Road in 2012. This year also saw the rebuilding of multi-year project on Twist Hill Road in 2012. This year also saw the rebuilding of
the Robert Rogers and Montalona Road intersection greatly improving traffic safety the Robert Rogers and Montalona Road intersection greatly improving traffic safety
at this busy intersection. at this busy intersection.
Our new police cruiser completed the major equipment acquisitions for 2012. Our new police cruiser completed the major equipment acquisitions for 2012.
In 2012 we were impacted by the same economic forces that affect State In 2012 we were impacted by the same economic forces that affect State
Government. Budgeting is difficult when revenues are hard to predict and State Government. Budgeting is difficult when revenues are hard to predict and State
funding to communities is experiencing significant fluctuations. funding to communities is experiencing significant fluctuations.
Once again the Board of Selectmen wants to formally thank our employees, town Once again the Board of Selectmen wants to formally thank our employees, town
officials, and volunteers for their efforts on behalf of our community. This is officials, and volunteers for their efforts on behalf of our community. This is
especially true of the many volunteers on boards, committees, ballot counters, fire especially true of the many volunteers on boards, committees, ballot counters, fire
department, and many others who make Dunbarton a great place to live. department, and many others who make Dunbarton a great place to live.

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted,
Leslie Hammond, Chairman Leslie Hammond, Chairman
Ronald W. Wanner Ronald W. Wanner
Ted Vallieres Ted Vallieres

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DUNBARTON TOWN MEETING – MARCH 13, 2012 DUNBARTON TOWN MEETING – MARCH 13, 2012

7:56AM: Moderator Fred Mullen read the warrant. Selectman Les Hammond made the motion to waive 7:56AM: Moderator Fred Mullen read the warrant. Selectman Les Hammond made the motion to waive
further reading of the warrant. Seconded by Selectman Ron Wanner. Motion passed. Three ballot boxes further reading of the warrant. Seconded by Selectman Ron Wanner. Motion passed. Three ballot boxes
were opened for public viewing then sealed by Mr. Mullen. Polls opened at 8:00AM. were opened for public viewing then sealed by Mr. Mullen. Polls opened at 8:00AM.

7:00PM: The deliberative portion of Dunbarton’s 247th annual town meeting began. The Moderator led 7:00PM: The deliberative portion of Dunbarton’s 247th annual town meeting began. The Moderator led
the Pledge of Allegiance. Registered voters were reminded to obtain voting cards from the Supervisors of the Pledge of Allegiance. Registered voters were reminded to obtain voting cards from the Supervisors of
the checklist. He stated that there will be a request from a few non- residents with homes in the Gorham the checklist. He stated that there will be a request from a few non- residents with homes in the Gorham
Pond area to speak regarding the milfoil article and will ask voters for approval at the appropriate time. He Pond area to speak regarding the milfoil article and will ask voters for approval at the appropriate time. He
introduced the following Town Officials: Selectmen: Les Hammond, Charles Graybill and Ron Wanner. introduced the following Town Officials: Selectmen: Les Hammond, Charles Graybill and Ron Wanner.
Town Clerk Linda Peters, Deputy Town Clerk Darlene Leone. Supervisors of the Checklist: Ron Slocum, Town Clerk Linda Peters, Deputy Town Clerk Darlene Leone. Supervisors of the Checklist: Ron Slocum,
Margaret Venator and Janet Casey. Town Administrator, Line Comeau. He introduced and welcomed Margaret Venator and Janet Casey. Town Administrator, Line Comeau. He introduced and welcomed
newly-hired Police Chief Daniel Sklut. Officers Joe Milioto, Chris Remillard, Jackie Pelletier and Mike newly-hired Police Chief Daniel Sklut. Officers Joe Milioto, Chris Remillard, Jackie Pelletier and Mike
Gorman. Fire Chief Jon Wiggin and Deputy Chief Bud Marcou. He extended thanks to Dan and Gayle Gorman. Fire Chief Jon Wiggin and Deputy Chief Bud Marcou. He extended thanks to Dan and Gayle
Troy for operating the sound system. He congratulated Linda Peters, Town Clerk to whom Dunbarton’s Troy for operating the sound system. He congratulated Linda Peters, Town Clerk to whom Dunbarton’s
2011 Annual Report was dedicated. 2011 Annual Report was dedicated.

The Moderator turned the floor over to Selectman Hammond who presented six outgoing The Moderator turned the floor over to Selectman Hammond who presented six outgoing
officials/appointees with Certificates of Appreciation for their service to the Town: officials/appointees with Certificates of Appreciation for their service to the Town:

Charles Graybill: Selectman: 10 years Charles Graybill: Selectman: 10 years
Jacques Belanger: Recreation Committee, 21 years Jacques Belanger: Recreation Committee, 21 years
Larry Cook: Conservation Commission, 17 years Larry Cook: Conservation Commission, 17 years
Nick Holmes: Ethics Committee, 10 years Nick Holmes: Ethics Committee, 10 years
Terry Swain, Zoning Board 11 years, followed by 6 years on the Planning Board Terry Swain, Zoning Board 11 years, followed by 6 years on the Planning Board
Ron Slocum: Supervisor of the Checklist, 10 years Ron Slocum: Supervisor of the Checklist, 10 years

The Moderator reviewed the rules for the meeting. He referred the assembly to the warrant on page 17 of The Moderator reviewed the rules for the meeting. He referred the assembly to the warrant on page 17 of
the 2011Town Report. He read the first portion of the warrant then entertained a motion to suspend further the 2011Town Report. He read the first portion of the warrant then entertained a motion to suspend further
reading of the warrant. Motion by Les Hammond; 2nd by Ron Wanner. Motion passed. reading of the warrant. Motion by Les Hammond; 2nd by Ron Wanner. Motion passed.

ARTICLE I: To choose all necessary town officers for the ensuing year. Mr. Mullen opened the floor for ARTICLE I: To choose all necessary town officers for the ensuing year. Mr. Mullen opened the floor for
nominations for the position of Hog Reeves. nominations for the position of Hog Reeves.

David Stilson and Laurie McGrath were nominated by Annette Kuhn. Voters approved the David Stilson and Laurie McGrath were nominated by Annette Kuhn. Voters approved the
nomination. The nominees were sworn in by the Moderator. Results of Official Ballot voting for all other nomination. The nominees were sworn in by the Moderator. Results of Official Ballot voting for all other
Town Officers can be found at the end of this section. Town Officers can be found at the end of this section.

ARTICLE II: Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Dunbarton ARTICLE II: Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Dunbarton
Planning Board for the Town of Dunbarton Zoning Ordinance as follows: Planning Board for the Town of Dunbarton Zoning Ordinance as follows:

To amend the Ordinance, generally, to revise numbering (including Article numbers), formatting, spelling To amend the Ordinance, generally, to revise numbering (including Article numbers), formatting, spelling
and grammatical corrections, clarifying ambiguous language, revise internal and external references to the and grammatical corrections, clarifying ambiguous language, revise internal and external references to the
Ordinance, State Law and Dunbarton Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations; and, to improve readability Ordinance, State Law and Dunbarton Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations; and, to improve readability
throughout the entire Dunbarton Zoning Ordinance. throughout the entire Dunbarton Zoning Ordinance.

To amend Article 2, generally, by adding and amending a number of definitions for terms used throughout To amend Article 2, generally, by adding and amending a number of definitions for terms used throughout
the Ordinance, or proposed to be used throughout the Ordinance, as follows: the Ordinance, or proposed to be used throughout the Ordinance, as follows:
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Backlot, Certified Plot Plan, Commercial Use, Day Care Center, Dwelling Accessory Dwelling Unit, Backlot, Certified Plot Plan, Commercial Use, Day Care Center, Dwelling
Duplex (Two-Family), Family Day Care Center, Frontage, Home Occupation, Kennel, Lot Coverage, Lot Duplex (Two-Family), Family Day Care Center, Frontage, Home Occupation, Kennel, Lot Coverage, Lot
Line Adjustment, Plot Plan, Regulator, Riding Academy, Setback, Site Plan Review, Structure, Well. Line Adjustment, Plot Plan, Regulator, Riding Academy, Setback, Site Plan Review, Structure, Well.

To amend Article 3 and the entire Dunbarton Zoning Ordinance, to abolish the Manufactured Housing To amend Article 3 and the entire Dunbarton Zoning Ordinance, to abolish the Manufactured Housing
District (MHD) and any associated references thereto within the entire Dunbarton Zoning Ordinance. District (MHD) and any associated references thereto within the entire Dunbarton Zoning Ordinance.

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