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Post by Admin on Oct 11, 2021 23:37:20 GMT
I asked Sue today and she gave me this list-
Selectmen - Jenise Joyce
Town Clerk - Bonnie Haubrich
Town Moderator - Steve Kudlik
Budget Committee - Edward Grinley
Trustees of the Trust Funds - Catherine Mulholland
Cemetery Trustee - Jay Boucher
Library Trustee - Karen Johnson
Supervisor of the Checklist - Marguerite Conley
Planning Board - Angus Gorman
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2021 21:11:43 GMT
Selectwoman Jennie Joyce announced on Grafton in the Present that she does not intend to run again. This means there is an open select board seat.
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Post by Admin on Nov 5, 2021 15:55:07 GMT
To help give you an idea of some of what the Board of Selectmen does, this is from the Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual: 1. Board of Selectmen - The Board of Selectmen supervises the accounting, the hiring of employees and various departments throughout the town. The Board is responsible for all accounting and financial reporting and related internal controls, financial services, cash management, audit supervision, annual financial report to the Town, maintaining the General Ledger, approving all purchases, and approving all check requests. The Board is responsible for processing and maintaining all facets of the payroll. The planning board does I sections and reports and makes a master plan for the town. They advise the Select Board on whether their rules are consistent with storm water laws. Here's the RSA - www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXIV/674/674-1.htmOurs approves building notices, and boundary changes among other things. |
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Post by Admin on Nov 10, 2021 3:29:35 GMT
I'm not sure how to find out when our school board representatives are running. I was sent a resource to learn about running if anyone is interested. mailchi.mp/b65a2fe4be4f/603news20190513-14815182?e=727c013733"Running for School Board in NH: WHY YOU SHOULD RUN HOW TO GET ELECTED WHAT KIND OF COMMITMENT IS INVOLVED? We the People have an critical role to play in our children's education. If you're concerned about the poor quality of education in your local schools, if you oppose mandatory masking or disagree with "woke" indoctrination, or if you're simply looking to get spending under control; then you may want to consider running for school board. On Thursday, November 18th at 7:00 PM, the 603 Alliance will host a FREE informational webinar about running for school board in New Hampshire. By attending this webinar, you'll learn: How local school boards function in NH and how you can get involved The duties and time commitment required to be school board member What to do NOW if you think you might want to run for school board How to get training and support if you decide to run Ways that you can help out (even if you decide not to run) Please JOIN US for this very important event. Pre-registration is required. Please register early: last-minute registrants may not be able to attend." |
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Post by Admin on Nov 12, 2021 17:08:43 GMT
The Cemetery Trustees are looking for someone to fill a position until March when someone can run to fill the remaining 2 years in the term.
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Post by Investigator S on Dec 3, 2021 13:20:56 GMT
What are requirementsand process for the positions? I asked Sue today and she gave me this list- Selectmen - Jenise Joyce Town Clerk - Bonnie Haubrich Town Moderator - Steve Kudlik Budget Committee - Edward Grinley Trustees of the Trust Funds - Catherine Mulholland Cemetery Trustee - Jay Boucher Library Trustee - Karen Johnson Supervisor of the Checklist - Marguerite Conley Planning Board - Angus Gorman |
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Post by Admin on Dec 3, 2021 22:38:21 GMT
Great question. I can tell you what I know so far. The requirements include being a Grafton resident. The Select board is three people who act together as the mayor. They have the most authority, and can change the budgets and departments. The state defines the scope of authorities of the towns, so the Selectmen work with that. Town clerk manages official documents. Town moderator manages the elections. The budget committee refines the budget to make sure the expenses match the job duties of the departments. They work under the select board. The budgets are voted on by the town. If a budget is not accepted by the town, the previous year's budget is accepted by default, plus any contracts. Trustees of the Trust Fund, Library Trustees, and Cemetery Trustees are defined here: www.doj.nh.gov/charitable-trusts/municipalities.htmThe Supervisor of the Checklist is responsible for making sure there is an accurate list of who can vote in town. The Planning Board covers issues like approving boundary changes on properties and dividing properties. It should also be noted the town is looking to hire a new tax collector and road manager. I'm told a previous tax collector worked with people and never seized properties. I think that would make a big difference. |
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Post by Admin on Dec 3, 2021 22:40:03 GMT
Selectman is the most important. So is tax collector, and planning board.
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Post by Admin on Jan 13, 2022 3:13:28 GMT
Bonnie gave me the official list:
Budget Committee X2
Cemetery Trustee X2
Library Trustee
Moderator
Planning Board
Selectman
Supervisor of the Checklist
Town Clerk
Trustee of the Trust Funds
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