Date:  April 14, 2008
Time:  7:00 pm
Place:  Town Office
Present: Selectmen Richard Rockwood, Daniel Donovan, III, William Condra and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Robert Lorette and Elmer Santerre attended the meeting to ask the Board if their previous requests concerning the noise that emits from Label Art had been addressed.  Mr. Santerre gave the Board a letter containing what he thought could be solutions to the problem.  Selectman Rockwood stated that nothing had been done since the noise-consulting firm had taken decibel readings and had not found the noise to be excessive.  Mr. Lorette stated that the noise levels have increased and that a new machine has been installed since the testing was done.  They also feel that the testing should be done at night when there are not other daytime noises also to be heard.  After a discussion, Chairman Rockwood stated that the Board would ask a representative from Label Art to attend a Board meeting to discuss the problem.

2) Montie Forbes of Lyndeborough attended the meeting to inform the Board of his concern with the radius of the turn when making a u-turn in front of the post office.  He presented the Board with copies of his drawings showing the radius.  After a discussion of how the turn was arrived at by the engineers, Chairman Rockwood asked if he had a solution to the problem.  Mr. Forbes stated he did not.  The only ideas that might be used were to paint lines on the pavement.  Mr. Rockwood suggested a call to the designing engineers could be made to see if they have any suggestions.

3) Mr. and Mrs. Rocco attend the meeting to inform the Board that they are concerned with the kids congregating on Maple Street skateboarding and playing basketball.  Their concern is that they are in the street and that on coming cars could hit someone.  The Board agreed that it is problem for young people in town because there is no place for them to go.  The idea of a skateboard park was discussed and Selectman Condra stated that he would present the idea to the Lions Club as a possible project.

4) Two issues of damage possibly from the plows this winter were discussed.  The Board agreed that Steve should look into them and is responsible for repairs that are needed.

5) The questionnaire that the Auditors asked for was approved by the Board.

6) The Board reviewed and signed one application for Current Use, one Intent to Excavate and a letter to Dawn Tuomala concerning Perham Woods.

7) Chairman Rockwood brought up the issue of putting together specs for the new truck.  The Board agreed that Steve Elliott should be asked to put together specs that could be used for getting the bids.  He will also be asked to attend next week’s meeting to discuss the issue.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 on a motion with all in favor.

Respectfully Submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary