Hillsborough Select Board approves office building renovation project. During the September 9 meeting, Chairman Iris Campbell moved to hire JBR Associates to perform $65,000 in safety upgrades at the town office building, selecting the lower of two competitive bids. Both JBR Associates ($65,000)
Hillsborough selectmen approve sander purchase and revise plowing policy. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved purchase of an electric sander spreader from NAPA Auto for $5,834.40, recommended by Road Agent Dennis Yeaton. The board also unanimously amended the plowing policy to make the wing
Hillsborough Selectboard scraps Manahan Bath House RFP, directs full site assessment. Selectman Richard Pelletier moved to withdraw the request for proposal following resident Tom McClure's complaint that it lacked critical information about water and septic systems; Manahan Park staffer Christa
Select Board approves nearly $500,000 in payroll and accounts payable checks. Chairman Iris Campbell moved authorization of payroll checks totaling $185,148.94 and accounts payable checks of $314,762.57, which passed unanimously. The Board also unanimously approved a motion by Selectman Richard
Hillsborough Select Board advances Manahan Park bathhouse toward September bidding. Director James Clough presented an updated request for proposals for a multi-bathroom facility at 732 West Main Street, designed to include two ADA-compliant bathrooms, four additional bathrooms, five changing
Hillsborough Select Board orders assessment review after residents report unexplained increases. Selectman Richard Pelletier raised concerns that property assessments jumped up to 2 percent between December and now without explanation, and moved to request the assessor investigate the cause, scope,
Hillsborough selectboard moved to hire a streaming technician and reviewed its police services deal with Deering. Town Administrator Laura Buono will move forward with hiring a tech person to manage livestreaming for the Selectboard, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Police Chief
Select Board approves three-year Deering police contract, ratifying monthly fee at $23,000. Selectman Richard Pelletier sought to delay the vote pending performance review of the arrangement that began in December; the Board voted unanimously to proceed despite his objection. In related business,
Hillsborough Selectboard cancels June 10 session, advances livestreaming plan. The board voted unanimously to cancel its June 10 work session during a brief June 9 meeting. Town Administrator Laura Buono will hire a dedicated technology person to manage livestreaming for the Selectboard, Planning
Hillsborough Select Board approves paving contract, learns of CDBG grant loss. The board unanimously approved a $273,612.50 paving contract with Pike Industries for the Beard Road Project, recommended by Road Agent Ernie Butler as the lowest bid among six proposals. The board also unanimously