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Wn f lH -•'III mmr* 2007 Town Report Northwood, New Hampshire jR?r //>£' Year Ending December 31, 2007 Digitized by the Internet Archive 2012 with funding from in Member Boston Library Consortium Libraries http://archive.org/details/annualreportofto2007nortw TABLE OF CONTENTS ANNUAL REPORT DEDICATION TOWN OFFICIALS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 12_ TOWN ELECTED OFFICIALS 12_ ELECTED BOARDS & COMMITTEES 12_ APPOINTED BOARDS & COMMITTEES 14_ TOWN DEPARTMENTS & OFFICIALS 17_ NORTHWOOD ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES 20_ TOWN RESULTS OF ELECTION 34^ 2007 ASSESSOR REPORT 38_ 2007 BUILDING INSPECTOR/CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT 39_ 2007 CEMETERY TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 40_ 2007 CONSERVATION COMMISSION REPORT 41_ 2007 NORTHWOOD FIRE-RESCUE REPORT 44_ FOREST FIRE WARDEN REPORT 45_ 2007 HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT £7_ 2007 HIGHWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT 48_ 2007 HUMAN SERVICES REPORT 49_ 2007 LIBRARY REPORT 50_ 2007 PLANNING BOARD REPORT 54_ 2007 POLICE COMMISSION REPORT 56_ 2007 POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT 58_ 2007 RECREATION COMMISSION & DEPARTMENT REPORT 59_ 2007 ROAD AGENT REPORT 60_ 2007 SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT 61_ 2007 SELECTMEN REPORT 62_ 2007 STRAFFORD REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT 6A_ 2007 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT 65_ 2007 TOWN CLERK/TAX COLLECTOR REPORT 66_ 2007 TOWN FACILITY COMMITTEE REPORT 67_ 2007 TOWN HISTORIAN REPORT 69_ 2007 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REPORT 71_ 2007 FINANCIAL REPORT OF TRUST FUNDS BY TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS 72_ TOWN WARRANT 2008 74_ 2008 PETITION WARRANT ARTICLES 82_ TOWN OF NORTHWOOD 2008 BUDGET 92_ 2008 CAPITAL OUTLAYS, RESERVES, EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS 107 2007 REVENUE REPORTS 108 2007 DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE TOTALS 112 2007 SCHEDULE OF TOWN/EXEMPT PROPERTIES 115 2007 SELECTMEN INVENTORY REPORT 118 2007 TOWN CLERK REPORT 119 2007 TAX COLLECTOR REPORT 120_ 2007 TOWN TREASURER REPORT 122 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2007 TAX RATE COMPUTATION 125 2007 EMPLOYEE WAGE REPORT 126 2007 TOWN OF NORTHWOOD AUDIT LETTER 130_ Annual Report Cover-Information on Artists 172 Unique Architectural Features-Can you identify the location? 174 NORTHWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 176 OFFICERS OF THE NORTHWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 177 NORTHWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING 178 FINANCIAL STATEMENT & NOTE ON INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT 187 2008 NORTHWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT WARRANT 197 2008-2009 PROPOSED SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET 199 2006-2007 BALANCE SHEET 208 2007 SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURER REPORT 209 DISTRICT SHARE OF SAU#44 BUDGET 210 2007-2008 PRINCIPAL & TEACHER SALARIES 211 2007 OFFICIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT 213 2007 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 214 2007 NORTHWOOD SCHOOL PRINCIPAL REPORT 215 2007 NORTHWOOD SCHOOL NURSE REPORT 216 NORTHWOOD SCHOOL GRADUATES 2007 217 NORTHWOOD COE-BROWN ACADEMY GRADUATES 2007 218 2007 BIRTHS 219 2007 MARRIAGES 220 2007 DEATHS 221 Unique Architectural Features-In full view 222 CONTACT INFORMATION FOR REPRESENTATIVES & SENATORS 225~ 2008 DATES TO REMEMBER 227 2008 TOWN HOLIDAYS 228 TOWN OF NORTHWOOD SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 229 VOLUNTEER SHEET 230_ NORTHWOOD TOWN DEPARTMENTS Telephone & Business Hours Inside back cover "]~he I\|orthwood £)oard of Selectmen on behalf of the citizens of Northwood proudly dedicates the 2007 /\nnual Report to Robert /\, Johnson Each annual report provides a reflection of the important events, decisions and activities of our municipality. When Robert "Bob" Johnson stepped down from public service at the end of 2007, a page in Northwood's history turned. It is our hope that through this dedication, we may honor the man and highlight the legacy he gave to the people of Northwood, both here at home and as our elected official at the state house. Bob's impressive record as a public servant many SIXTY includes a diverse list of positions across decades, including YEARS as Northwood Town Moderator. Page 5 Robert Johnson /\. Robert "Bob" Allyn Johnson was born in March 1916, in Maiden, Ma. At a young age, he moved to Northwood with his parents Ralph and Rena (Harrington) Johnson and older sister Edna. He attended Brookside Elementary School, located on School Street in Northwood Narrows. Bob attended Coe's Academy (now known as Coe-Brown Northwood Academy) and credits two of his teachers for his long standing interest in politics. Bob recognized their influence in his life, noting they were "...worth their weight in gold. Thev got the students interested and excited about government. was I fascinated bv it." Bob later became a member of the Coe-Brown Board of Trustees where he served for many years, and for a time, as its President until 1980. He is now a Trustee Emeritus of the board. From 1938-1998, Bob served as Northwood's Town Moderator, and for a time during that period, he also was the School District Moderator. During the years of 1941-1950 Bob served in the New Hampshire Legislature as a member of the House of Representatives. In NH [950, he was hired as Director of Parole for the Adult Parole Board, where he remained until his retirement in 1083. During those years he devoted his time to his career and family, and as soon as he had "retired" from his position in NH 1983, he was again elected to the Legislature as a member of the House, until his resignation on October zoo*. During his tenure he served manv vears O 1, ' C J J on the House Finance Committee and inJanuary of 2007 was honored with a special license plate for being "Dean" of the House. In 1004 Bob married Jeanne (LeCompte), a native of Concord, NH, who spent summers at her parent's cottage on Northwood Lake. Thev have three sons: whom Robert "Rob", James "Jamie", and William "Bill", all of attended Northwood Elementary School, followed bv Coe-Brown Academv and three college graduations. All three sons were involved in sports in high school. Bob and Jeanne's favorite activity during their boys' high school vears was to attend the home and awav games and it was a special thrill when all three were on Coe-Brown's baseball field at the same time during a game. Bob is happiest spending time in the country. On his farm in Northwood he has ,_C: r 3rf Robert Johnson /\. raised cows, chickens, rabbits, cats and always a dog, his latest being Galaxy, a 12 year old Yellow Lab Retriever. As a young man, he loved partridge hunting after school and later deer hunting with friends. He now enjoys watching the deer that come to the backyard, along with the wild turkeys. The highlight of Bob's life at the moment are his grandchildren and as he takes some much deserved time off, he will be enjoying lots of laughs with the youngest Johnsons. Rob and Carrie have three children: Colt, 10, Eli, 8; and Mabel, n months. Bill and Sandra have three children: Kayla, 20; Brady, 7; and Leighelle, 23 months. Over the years we have come to know Bob as the person, with tact and fairness, who allowed our voices to be heard at town meeting and our opinions to be expressed, even when doing so meant we spoke for too long or were less than eloquent in speech. He let us disagree on everything from the purchase of a new fire truck to which roads in town needed the most repair and did so with a We leadership style that allowed us to end our day as neighbors and friends. have come to know Bob as an individual who represented us well at the state house, continuing to earn our support one election after another. As he handled decisions on our behalf, it was not that people agreed with all he did, it was that people knew he would look at all sides and could trust his judgment to make the best choice. Bob was never too busy to listen to our concerns and not too hurried to share the latest news from the state house, during a chance encounter at the post office or store. We extend our sincere thanks to Bob for all he has given to us here in Northwood, and through serving as our representative in Concord, to the New citizens of the State of Hampshire. We wish Bob and his family many years of enjoyment together as he enters his first year of official retirement from public service. Page 7 Coe's Academy Class of 1935 Front row, L-R: Mary Rogers, Irene Brown, Arlene Hanson, Alada Walker, and Nellie DeCota Back row: Headmaster Edward A. Lord, Percy Gardner, Alvah Brown, Merle Strachan, George Woodman, and Robert Johnson Robert Johnson at the 1965 Town Meeting, is holding his oldest son Robert "Rob", along with the moderator's gavel. Bob credits his teachers for sparking his interest in government, an interest that lasted for decades. He is now a Trustee Emeritus of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy. Page8 :&*$•- ""'.'.'.. % Upper left: Robert Johnson with Mr. & Mrs. David Orr on the town hall steps Primary election 1962 Upper right: Moderator Johnson with Supervisor of the Checklist Roxanna Richardson 1958. Mrs. Richardson was one of his teachers at Coe's Academy. Right: School District Meeting 1961 Moderator Johnson with Jeannette Low Lower Right: Bertha Trickey looks on as Moderator Johnson places her ballot in the wooden ballot box Lower Left: Earl and Ruth Linnell enter the town hall to cast their votes as Moderator Johnson looks on. Page9 f f M§k m § m W:fS99 m Voter Charles Reese, age 90, right, hands his ballot to Moderator Johnson for the 1962 Biennial Election. Town Clerk Alvin Leighton, center, checks his name on the voter registration list. Moderator Robert Johnson at the podium Town Meeting 1998 Mr. Johnson served as Town Moderator from 1938-1998 Page 10