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F TOWN OF LITTLETON 2000 ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended December 31, 2000 Photo by USA Today THE NATION'S NEWSPAPER Old N.H. town catches 'smart growth' fever fs-mEESxn. .l:l-tJI.'|.MIVJ:IJ».U=Ul Wednesday, November 15, 2000 Residents ofLittleton saw that their futures were intertwined, so they came together to turn this small shoe-factory town into a 21st-century dream By Haya El Nasser USA TODAY LITTLETON, N.H. Here in the isolated and sparsely popu- latedNorthCountry,sprawlislessofapublic nuisance than moose crossing the road. Yetsomeofthemostavant-garde"smart growth" tactics that sprawling urban cen- iiish,Jon-Picm-Livwtuicfur1SATlllJAY tersarejustbeginningtoconsiderhavebeen "Walkable"community:Littleton,N.H,istryingtocreateneighborhoodsthatencour- a way oflife in rural Littleton, population agepersonalcontactbykeepingbuildingsincloseproximity. 5,965, for more than two years. This picturesque town in the White president ofConcordia. "But it's all about areargumentsbutalsolaughterTheresidents Mountainshasembraced innovative,some- human beings and how they socialize. It's poreoverblueprints. timesdrastic, planning concepts: Fill every the common way ofhow we all deal with They don't just talk about the schools. existingbuildingbeforeputtingupnewones each other." They debate the effect that their ideas will andinvitecitizenstoparticipateinplanning For 16 months, the 100 members of have on traffic, recreation facilities and the decisionsthroughtownhall-stylemeetings. Envisioning Littleton's Future gathered ev- overall character ofthe town. Urban experts say Littleton could serve ery month forthree hours in a school gym- This approach is a 21st-century as a model for big cities that are grappling nasium. They're homemakers, students, planner'sdream. Itincorporatesalltheprin- with growth, dying downtowns and dete- ministers, lawyers, teachers and shop own- ciples ofthe much-touted "new urbanism:" riorating neighborhoods. ers. They range in age from 12 to80. Their Create neighborhoods that encourage per- The town and school district spent first mission: Find ways to improve sonal contact and discourage driving by $200,000 out oftheir combined $12 mil- cramped and aging schools. Should all the lion annual budget to hire Concordia Inc., schools be moved to one mega-campus on acommunity planningfirm. Architectsand the edge oftown? Should some be reno- planning experts set up task forces and vated and others abandoned? Should they partnerships to connect all comers ofthe all be combined? And ifnew schools are community and allow ideas and solutions built, how could the town use the old to bubble up. schools? Thetownandschoolboardsrealizedthat No idea is too outlandish and no voice theirfutures are intertwined: Without more too small. resourcesintheschools, Littletoncouldnot When 12-year-oldWhitneyJewettbalks develop a strong labor force and attract in- at the long walk she would face ifa new vestments. Young people are leaving and middle school was built on the other side one out offive residents is over 60. of town, 72- year-old Julia Fogg shows "When we think about what happens in little sympathy: "You won't need exercise acity, westillthinkwiththemindsetthat it classes this way." has to be top down," says Steven Bingler, The meetings are lively but civil. There tISATODAY THE TOWN OF LITTLETON NEW HAMPSHIRE 2000 ANNUAL REPORT for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 NH Printed by Sherwin Dodge Printers, Littleton, TABLE OF CONTENTS ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND COMMITTEES 1 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF SELECTMEN 6 REPORT FROM THE TOWN MANAGER 7 RECORD OF 2000 TOWN MEETING MINUTES 8 GENERAL GOVERNMENT ASSESSING DEPARTMENT REPORT SUMMARY OF VALUATION 15 PROPERTY TAX RATE 1988-2000 16 CONSERVATION COMMISSION REPORT 18 FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT 19 FIRE DEPARTMENT PROFILES 22 FOREST FIRE WARDEN & STATE FOREST RANGERS REPORT 31 GRAFTON COUNTY UNH EXTENSION REPORT 32 LIBRARY TRUSTEES REPORT 33 OPERA HOUSE COMMISSION 35 PARKS COMMISSION REPORT 36 PLANNING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 38 POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT 40 PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS 44 TOWN CLERKS REPORT INCLUDED IN INSERT TAX COLLECTORS REPORT INCLUDED IN INSERT WATER & LIGHT DEPARTMENT REPORT 50 OUTSIDE AGENCIES AMERICAN RED CROSS 51 CONNECTICUT RIVER JOINT COMMISSION 52 CONNECTICUT RIVER - RIVERBEND SUBCOMMITTEE 53 DISTRICT ONE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 54 GLENWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 55 GRAFTON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 56 GRAFTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 59 HOSPICE OF THE LITTLETON AREA 60 LITTLETON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 61 LITTLETON COMMUNITY CENTER 63 LITTLETON GARDEN CLUB 64 LITTLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY 66 LITTLETON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. 67 LITTLETON MAIN STREET 70 LITTLETON PET CENTER & KENNEL 72 MOUNT WASHINGTON REGIONAL AIRPORT 73 NORTH COUNTRY COUNCIL 74 NORTH COUNTRY HOME HEALTH AGENCY 76 NORTH COUNTRY YMCA 77 POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 78 ROSS AMBULANCE 79 TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION 81 WHITE MOUNTAIN MENTAL HEALTH & DEVEL. 82 TOWN OF LITTLETON DIRECTORY 83 VITAL STATISTICS BIRTHS INCLUDED IN INSERT MARRIAGES INCLUDED IN INSERT DEATHS INCLUDED IN INSERT INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR 2000 INCLUDED SEPARATELY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TREASURER'S REPORT INCLUDED IN INSERT TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS REPORT INCLUDED IN INSERT COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES INCLUDED IN INSERT COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUE INCLUDED IN INSERT 2001 TOWN WARRANT INCLUDED SEPARATELY 2001 PROPOSED TOWN BUDGET INCLUDED IN INSERT TOWN OFFICIALS DECEMBER 31, 2000 ELECTED OFFICIALS BOARD OF SELECTMEN George O. Hicks, Chairman (2001) Burton E. Ingerson, Vice Chairman (2002) William Hight, Secretary (2003) MODERATOR Gerald Winn (2001) SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST Raymond G. Hopkins (2002) TOWN CLERK Judith White (2001) Donald Sargent (2004) Richard L. Hill (2006) TREASURER Lillian Rayno (2001) TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS Stanley Pillion (2002) Robert Paddock (2003) Janet Costa (2001) REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GENERAL STATE SENATOR DISTRICT #1 COURT Harold Burns (2003) Stephanie Eaton (2002) EXECUTIVE COUNCILOR Brien Ward (2002) Raymond Burton (2003) Michael Gilman (2002) LIBRARY TRUSTEES Cathy Devine (2001) Thomas Campbell (2002) Michelle Stinehour (2001) Waldemar "Val" Poulsen (2002) Robert O'Connor (2003) Henry Peterson (2001) Patricia Eastman (2003) Marghie Seymour (2002) Martha Hill (2003) PARKS COMMISSIONERS David Rapp (2001) Jon Wood (2002) Todd McKee (2003) Town ofLittleton2000AnnualReport Page 1 APPOINTED OFFICIALS TOWN DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS Administrative Services Director Jason Hoch Assessing Clerk/Planning & Zoning Secretary Carol Cullen Bookkeeper Jeannie MacLeod Chief of Police Louis Babin Deputy Chief of Police Cameron Brown DPW Project Manager Cathy Conway Executive Assistant Donna Santo Finance Director Carol Coppola Fire Chief Harold McGovern DVM Health Officer Dr. Richard Hill, Assistant Tax Collector Linda Dowling Landfill/Recycling Manager Anthony Ilacqua Parks Superintendent Michael Spaulding Police Department Secretary Jacqueline Scibilia Receptionist/Secretary Kathleen Cassady Superintendent of Public Works Larry Jackson Tax Collector/ Facilities Manager Joseph Wiggett Town Manager Donald R. Jutton Water & Light Superintendent Tom Considine Welfare Director/Deputy Town Clerk Joan Santy TOWN/SCHOOL BUDGET COMMITTEE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Steve Kelley, Chair. (2002) Wendell Lucas, Chair. (2002) Muh Robert (2001) Joe Evans,Vice.Chair. (2002) Wendell Lucas (2002) Gwen Howe (2003) George Kirk (2001) Charles Richey (2003) Eddy Moore (2002) Connie McDade (2001) Patricia Eastman (2001) Pricilla Didio (2001) Sheila Beck (2003) Carlton Schaller, alt. (2003) Bill Nichols, alt. (2001) WATER & LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Wayne Pillion, Chairman (2002) Ralph Ross (2001) Perry Goodell (2003) Town ofLittleton 2000Annual Report Page2 PLANNING BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Robert C. May Jr. Chair. (2003) Eddy Moore, Chair (2002) Charlie Ryan Vice-Chair (2002) Mike Lombardi Vice-Chair (2002) Donald Butson (2002) David Crowell (2003) Paul McGoldrick (2003) Faye V.White (2001) J. Edward Haines (2001) Richard Merrow (2002) Katharine Terrie (2001) William Hight, alt. (Ex Officio) Burton Ingerson (Ex Officio) Peter McCabe, alt. (2002) Anthony Ilacqua, alt. (2002) Schuyler Sweet, alt. (2003) Joseph Dubey, alt. (2003) FIRE DEPARTMENT ROSTER Harry McGovem, Fire Chief Captain/EMT-B JeffWhitcomb FF/EMT-B William Brusseau FF/EMT-B Raymond Bowler FF/EMT-B James Pineo FF/EMT-B Nick Antonucci CALL COMPANY Captain James Duranty Captain Dave Harris Captain Robert Reinhard Lieutenant Paul Smith Safety OfficerJames McMahon FF Jeremy Doyle FF Greg Bartholomew FF Jason Finkle FF Dan Gerlack FF Fred Gilbert FF/EMT-I Wes Hicks FF Jason Hoch FF/EMT-B Tim Leavitt FF Bob Magoon FF Julien Marquis FF/EMT-B Todd McKee FF/EMT-B Joe Mello FF Dave Miller EMT-B Dave Mooney FF/EMT-B James Northrop FF Keith Reinhard FF/Paramedic Tammy Ross FF Bill Sargent FF/EMT-I Adam Smith FF Bill Sencabaugh FF/EMT-B Hank Verret PUBLIC WORKS ROSTER HIGHWAY TRANSFER Larry Jackson Robert Fenner Tony Ilacqua Jacqueline King Lionel Sylvester Edward Parker Ralph Lucas David White George Chartier William B. Sargent Shane Champney Rex Fisher Norman Pineo Peter Kappler Fred Perkins Town ofLittleton2000AnnualReport Pages POLICE DEPARTMENT ROSTER FULL TIME SPECIAL OFFICERS - PART TIME Louis Babin, Chief of Police Doug Brow^n Cameron Brown, Deputy Chief of Police Peter Wright Paul Smith, Corporal Keith Consentino David Wentworth, Corporal Dan Fowler Jonathan Magoon, Patrol Officer James Shepard, Patrol Officer AUXILIARY UNITS Fred Gilbert, Patrol Officer Scott Cassady, Patrol Officer Keith Bowles, Traffic Control Chris Tyler, Patrol Officer Stephen Cox, Patrol Officer Michelle Soares, Patrol Officer Aaron Roberts, Patrol Officer Jackie Scibilia, Administrative Assistant POLICE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD MILDRED C. LAKEWAY SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL Ann Champagne, Chairperson Pam Hennessey, Vice Chairperson Courtney Bowler Linda MacNeil, Secretary Scarlett Moberly Paul Starring Meghan Beausoleil Dale Mitchell Abby Blakslee Dennis Fekay Julie-Anne Cummings Suzanne Moberly Pamala Pilotte Raymond Hopkins Thomas Bean Brien Ward Adam Brammer Ev Chambers Katy Scibilia Tom Kennedy Rozalynd Barss Rev. Mac Starring Matt Weber Jessica Gendreau Katrenia Sourgiadakis Elsbeth Mitchell Town ofLittleton 2000AnnualReport Page 4