Annual report of the Town of Greenfield, New Hampshire

94 Pages·1992·2.1 MB·English

by  Greenfield (N.H. : Town)

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ANNUAL REPORTS
GREENFIELD, N.H.
for the Year Ending December 31, 1991
DEDICATION
This Town Report is dedicated to all those who have volunteered
their time, creativity, physical labor, intellectual labor, caring,
love and concern to the Town of Greenfield. There are many citizens
here in Greenfield who have risen to the needs of the Town far
beyond the call of duty; they are the pillars of this community,
each and every volunteer. May we take time also, to remember our
beloved Marjorie Aiken, who passed away last March. May she be an
inspiration to all of us.
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ON THE COVER - Photograph taken by Victor Mangini of the new
Greenfield sign at the town line. This sign was
constructed and erected at two town line locations
due to the efforts of the Greenfield Pride Committee
and the generous contributions of local citizens
and businesses.
ANNUAL REPORTS
of the
Town Officers
of
GREENFIELD, N.H.
for the Year Ending December 31, 1991
INDEX
Administrative Assistant, Annual Report 61
Auditor's Reports, May 1991 & February 1992 36
Balance Sheetas ofDecember 31, 1991 31
Bicentennial Committee 71
Budget for 1992 16
Budget Committee, Annual Report 63
Building Inspector, Annual Report 70
Comparative Statement 34
Conservation Commission, Annual Report 60
Department ofPublic Works, Annual Report 53
Fire Department, Annual Report 66
Forest Fire Warden, Annual Report 67
Library, Annual Report &Budget Report 57
Oak Park Committee, Annual Report & Budget Report 72
Planning Board, Annual Report 68
Police Department, Annual Report 64
Schedule ofTown Property 31
School Board Representative, Annual Report 74
Selectmen, Annual Report 5
Summary Inventory of Evaluation 20
Summary of Payments 44
Tax Collector's Report 40
Town Clerk's Report 39
Town Meeting—1991, Minutes 21
Town Meeting, Special—1991, Minutes 29
Town Journal 7
Town Officers 1
Treasurer's Detailed Statement of Receipts 42
Trustees ofTrust Funds Report 54
Vital Statistics 75
Warrant 10
Welfare Officer, Annual Report 69
Zoning Boardof Adjustment, Annual Report 69
TOWN OFFICERS
MODERATOR
Peter Hopkins Term Expires 1992
SELECTMEN
Sharon A. Gordon Term Expires 1992
Robert V. Smith Term Expires 1993
Michael A. Sparling Term Expires 1994
TOWN CLERK
Frances Kendall Term Expires 1994
TAX COLLECTOR
Robert Geisel/ Jr. Term Expires 1993
TOWN TREASURER
Irene Russell Term Expires 1992
OVERSEER OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Virginia Hillegass Term Expires 1992
BOARD OF HEALTH
Sharon A. Gordon Robert V. Smith Michael A. Sparling
HEALTH OFFICERS
Sharon A. Gordon Robert V. Smith Michael A. Sparling
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Richard Weston
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Adele Gagnon
CHIEF OF POLICE
Gary W. Gagnon
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SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS
Scott Quilty, Sgt. Andrew Wood Nicholas Weeks
FIRE CHIEF
James Conway
FIRE WARDEN
James Conway
DEPUTY FIRE WARDENS
Charles Stevenson
Paul Sandquist
Clifford Russell
BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Wayne Gordon Term Expires 1992
Joseph Loconti Term Expires 1992
Gary Russell Term Expires 1993
David Martin Term Expires 1993
Thomas Welden, Chairman Term Expires 1994
Nancy Aldrich Term Expires 1994
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Linda Ryan McCombs
CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
Thomas Gagne
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Murlyn Miner Term Expires 1992
Dorothy Drake Term Expires 1993
James Morash Term Expires 1994
LIBRARIAN
Velma G. Stone
CEMETERY TRUSTEES & TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS
Estelle Merzi Term Expires 1992
Paul F. Brooks Term Expires 1993
Meta Shea Term Expires 1994
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
Susan Morash Term Expires 1994
PLANNING BOARD
Jarvis Adams III, Coor. Secretary Term Expires 1992
Steven Seigars Term Expires 1992
Conrad Dumas, Alt. Member Term Expires 1992
Jean Cernota, Alt. Member Term Expires 1992
Thomas Bregani Term Expires 1993
George Rainier Term Expires 1993
Geoffrey Aldrich, Chairman Term Expires 1994
David Hedstrom Term Expires 1994
Robert V. Smith, Selectmen's Rep.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Raymond Cilley Term Expires 1992
Eugene Mitchell Term Expires 1992
Thomas Mullins, Alt. Member Term Expires 1992
John Gryval, Alt. Member Term Expires 1992
Daniel Beard, Alt. Member Term Expires 1993
Thomas Welden, Alt. Member Term Expires 1993
Margit Jewett, Vice Chairman Term Expires 1994
Peter Lindstrom Term Expires 1994
Joffree Barrnett, Chairman Term Expires 1994
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
George Rainier Term Expires 1992
William Brooks, Vice Chairman Term Expires 1992
Linda Ohlson, Clerk Term Expires 1993
Victor King Term Expires 1993
Stephen white, Chairman Term Expires 1994
Steve Seigars, Associate Member
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Carolyn Woodbury Debbie Marsh Harvey Baldwin
Sharon Gordon Richard Goodwin
SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST
Alice Welden Term Expires 1992
Linda Dodge Term Expires 1992
Cheri McDaniel Term Expires 1993
BALLOT INSPECTORS
Meta Shea Sheldon Carbee Robert Geisel, Jr.
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
As has been common to other towns in the area/ Greenfield has
seen little residential growth during the past year. Forty
building permits have been issued; only five of which were housing
starts- The majority of the remaining permits were for renovations
and additions to existing homes.
1991 was a memorable year in the history of Greenfield; we
celebrated our 200th anniversary. The Bicentennial Committee is
to be commended for the many and varied activities throughout the
entire year. We offer our thanks for a job well done.
The replacement and repair of the cemetery fence was started
last fall and it is much improved. Our thanks goes out to the
Fence Committee and the Greenfield Sportsmen's Club, and we are
looking forward to its completion during the coming year.
Michael Sparling was elected to the Board of Selectmen for
a three year term. Richard Weston was reappointed as Superintendent
of Public Works and Brian Giammarino was reappointed as Police
/
Chief. Irene Russell was appointed to the Office of Town Treasurer
to fill the unexpired term of Dorothy Hilton. It was with regret
that we accepted the resignation of our Police Chief, Brian
Giammarino, late in the year. As a result of a search and inter-
views, we appointed Gary Gagnon to the position. We wish to thank
the selection committee for their diligent efforts.
Much of this Board's efforts was devoted to tax matters this
past year. As was reported in our 1990 report, the entire town
was reassessed resulting in a much larger tax base. Many tax payers
did not realize that all of the land values have increased equally
for all property owners and have appealed for tax abatements. Most
of the tax payers saw little or no change in their tax bill because
of the decreased rate which resulted from the increased tax base.
In addition to the tax abatement requests, there was a large
increase in Current Use applications. The granting of Current Use
assessment has resulted in a reduced tax base and has added to our
tax receipt short-fall.
In October of last year, the Town gathered to show its appre-
ciation to the Fire Department and the Rescue Squad for their dedi-
cation and unselfish giving of themselves. It is, at such times,
that one appreciates that a town functions on the works of a large
number of volunteer workers; Greenfield is blessed with many. The
Board of Selectmen wishes to take this opportunity to thank the
many people who volunteer many hours to the Town by serving on the
Fire Department; the Rescue Squad; the Planning and Zoning Boards;
the Budget, Fairgrounds, Recreation and Picket Fence Committees;
Conservation Commission; Trustees of Trust Funds and Library. We
also thank all of our elected and appointed officials as well as
volunteers
The Playground Committee disbanded at the end of the year.
They are to be commended for the excellent playground that they
established at no cost to the town.
We appointed a committee with a mandate to study Greenfield's
law enforcement needs. This was done in response to the concern of
several citizens.
This Board hired an architect to generate a design for provid-
ing handicapped access to the Meeting House. Those present at the
hearing showed approval, and we let the plans out for competitive
bid. The results of the bids returned indicated that the Town had
not appropriated sufficient funds. It is imperative that we do
this as quickly as possible and that we also include the Library
and the Town Offices.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon A. Gordon
Robert V. Smith
Michael A. Sparling
BOARD OF SELECTMEN