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And this Makes Four (4)
The City of Franklin would like to congratulate the
High School Girls Softball team (Lady Tornadoes) on their fourth
CHAMPIONSHIP in four (4) years. Great Job Girls!
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NEWS
RELEASE
FOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DISTRICT TWO
July 14, 2010
FROM
JOHN D. SHEA, Executive Councilor
July
14, 2010 Goffstown, NH - Listed below are some of the items that
were approved at the Governor and Council Meeting, July 14, 2010,
that might be of interest to District Two constituents.
The
next scheduled Governor and Executive Council Meeting will be held
at the Manchester Armory, Manchester, New Hampshire on Wednesday,
July 28, 2010.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorized to award a grant to the Town of Marlborough, in
the amount of $492,000, for the purpose of providing a loan via
Monadnock Economic Development Corp, to a business, The Mountain
Corporation, for working capital for equipment, supplies, raw
materials and labor to expand the business activities. Effective
upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE
OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the
Community Development Finance Authority, Concord, NH, to begin
implementing the Beacon Communities Project as part of the ARRA –
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant’s Retrofit Ramp-up
Program, in the amount of $8,508,332. Effective upon G&C approval
through May 31, 2013. 100% Federal ARRA – Retrofit Ramp-up Funds.
OFFICE
OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
Authorized Lieutenant Colonel Brian C. Elbert, Farmington,
NH, to be confirmed to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Authorized to conduct a one-day mental health training to be held at the
Margate Resort, Laconia, NH, scheduled for August 12, 2010 entitle “2010
Trauma Informed Mental Health Training” to train mental health providers
on trauma informed services to victims of traumatic loss, at a cost not
to exceed $15,875.60. (2) Further authorized to enter into an agreement
with Kylmeg LLC, for the purpose of providing necessary conference
facilities and food services at The Margate Resort, for the one-day
training, in an amount not to exceed $12,600.60. Effective upon G&C
approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Community Diversion
Program, Greenland, NH, to provide substance abuse prevention selected
and indicated services, in an amount not to exceed $8,750. (2) Further
authorized to enter into agreements with the vendors, as detailed in
letter dated May 26, 2010, to provide substance abuse prevention
services, in an amount not to exceed $17,500. Effective upon G&C
approval through December 31, 2010. 100% General Funds. [Consolidated
Format.]
DEPARTMENT
OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a grant
agreement with Goss International Americas Inc., Durham, NH, to
implement employer-based training under the NH Job Training Program, in
the amount of $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
2011. 100% Training Funds.
DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
Authorized Division of Instruction to renew the contract with Robert F.
Hanson, Jr., Strafford, NH (previously approved by G&C on 1-13-10, item
#115), to provide technical assistance in the area of mentoring and
supporting school leaders to schools and districts designated in need of
improvements and provide professional development to NH educators, in an
amount not to exceed $50,000. (2) Further authorized payment for
services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of
the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.
Authorized Division of Instruction to renew the contract with Elaine
McNulty Knight, Exeter, NH (previously approved by G&C on 1-13-10, item
#116), to provide assistance to NH schools and districts in creating the
infrastructure and common understanding necessary to implement an RtI
(Response to Intervention) system and provide professional development
to NH educators, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2) Further
authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of
withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into a contract with NH Coalition for Citizens with
Disabilities Inc., d/b/a Parent Information Center, Concord, NH, to
promote quality and compliance with NH Rules for the Education of
Children with Disabilities Ed 1105 Child Find as it relates to
preschoolers with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
(2) Further authorized payment for services rendered and approved in
lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012, with the option to renewal for
up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired to renew
agreements to provide vending services at the Canterbury and Sanbornton
Rest Area facilities on Interstate 93, and Sutton, Springfield and
Lebanon Rest Area facilities on Interstate 89, for and in consideration
of a flat monthly fee of $2,840. Effective upon G&C approval through
September 30, 2012. 100% Vending Revenue Funds.
DEPARTMENT
OF SAFETY
Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical
Services to enter into a sole source agreement with Interstate Emergency
Unit Fire Mutual Aid, Stratham, NH, to provide two Firefighter
certification courses in Rockingham County, in the amount not to exceed
$78,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Fire
and EMS Funds.
DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with
McFarland-Johnson Inc., Concord, NH, and Binghamton, NY, (previously
amended by G&C on 4-23-08, item #88), for the final design of the
Manchester Airport Access Road in the Towns of Bedford, Londonderry and
Merrimack and the City of Manchester, by increasing the fee by
$323,429.96 from $8,045,376.86 to $8,368,806.82, and by extending the
completion date from November 1, 2008 to March 30, 2011. 80% Federal,
20% Highway Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an Interstate Bridge
agreement with the State of Maine for rehabilitation of the bridge
carrying NH Route 4 over the Salmon Falls River between Rollinsford, NH
and South Berwick, ME, and continuing through engineering design,
construction, inspection, and final acceptance of the completed
project. Effective upon G&C approval. Project costs will be shared 50%
by NH, and 50% by ME.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with DeLucca
Fence Company Inc., Methuen, MA, for guardrail replacement and
incidental work along the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Nashua (Route 3) and
Bow (I-93), and along the Spaulding Turnpike (Route 16) in Portsmouth
and Dover, on the basis of a low bid of $1,287,590.33. (2) Further
authorized a contingency in the amount of $128,759.03 for payment of
latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the
project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 15, 2010. 100%
Turnpike Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Cianbro
Corporation, Pittsfield, ME, for construction of a new bridge to carry
the Spaulding Turnpike over Little Bay in the Town of Newington and the
City of Dover, on the basis of a low bid of $50,311,876.31. (2) Further
authorized a contingency in the amount of $2,515,593.82 for payment of
latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the
project. Effective upon G&C approval through November 15, 2013. 100%
Federal Funds.
The Governor nominated the following individuals from District Two to
State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Keith J. Zimmerman, Bow, NH to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Kenneth Leidner, Concord, NH to the State Veterans Council
Over 300 citizen appointments are confirmed annually for citizens to
serve on various state agencies, boards and commissions. Commissions,
advisory boards and other similar bodies are continually being created
or eliminated by state statute. For the most accurate listing of
current boards and commissions visit the Red Book at
http://www.sos.nh.gov/redbook/index.htm.
Representing the cities and towns of Acworth,
Allenstown, Alstead, Andover, Antrim, Barnstead, Bennington, Boscawen,
Bow, Bradford, Brookfield, Canterbury, Chesterfield, Chichester,
Concord, Danbury, Deerfield, Deering, Dublin, Epsom, Farmington,
Francestown, Franklin, Gilmanton, Gilsum, Goshen, Greenfield, Hancock,
Harrisville, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Langdon, Lempster,
Loudon, Marlborough, Marlow, Middleton, Milton, Nelson, New Durham,
Newbury, New London, Northfield, Northwood, Pembroke, Pittsfield,
Rollinsford, Rochester, Roxbury, Salisbury, Somersworth, Stoddard,
Strafford, Sullivan, Surry, Sutton, Unity, Walpole , Warner, Washington,
Weare, Webster, Westmoreland, Wilmot, and Windsor.
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The City of Franklin Assessing Department will be
starting the annual cycled inspection process in the downtown area and
surrounding streets beginning the second week in June. This process will
continue until late fall. If the owner is not at home, the property will be
measured and a follow up letter will be sent to schedule an appointment for
an inspection at a later date.
The cycled inspection process ensures accuracy in the
assessment data and compliance with state regulations governing assessments
in the State of New Hampshire.
If you have any questions, please contact the
Assessing Department at 934-5449.
SINGLE STREAM
RECYCLING IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE TRANSFER STATION!
Please click on this
link to The Mayor's Drug and Alcohol Task Force page.
For information on how to serve on or information regarding the Upper Merrimack
River Local Advisory Committee, please follow this link.
Beginning on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009, the City
Clerk's Office will be able to issue Hunting Licenses, Fishing Licenses, OHRV
Licenses and Snowmobile Licenses.
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WINTER REMINDER TO PROPERTY
OWNERS
FROM THE GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON
DISABILITY PARKING
COMMITTEE
It is illegal to pile snow into an
accessible parking space or access aisle.
Accessible parking spaces and access
aisles must be cleared within 24 hours of an adverse weather event.
Signs designating accessible parking
spaces and access aisles that are relocated for the purpose of snow
removal must be immediately returned after the weather event.
The route of travel from the accessible
parking to the accessible building entrance must be kept clear of snow
and ice.
Obstruction of an access aisle or parking
place reserved for persons with a walking disability carries a fine of
up to $250. (RSA 265:74-a)
New Hampshire’s residents and
visitors will thank you!
For
additional information contact
Wendy
Beckwith at the
Governor’s Commission on Disability:
603-271-4177 or wendy.beckwith@nh.gov
It is illegal for anyone, at any time,
to park in the striped
access aisle!
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