Rollinsford News

February Meeting Calendar

Select Board Meeting – Wednesday, February 1st at 6:30 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uou-sxpu-own
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 302-751-6180‬ PIN: ‪520 747 501‬#

Town Deliberative Session (First Session of the Annual Meeting) – Saturday, February 4th at 9:00 a.m.
**meeting will be held at the Rollinsford Grade School**

Planning Board Meeting – Tuesday, February 7th at 7:00 p.m.

School Deliberative Session (First Session of the Annual Meeting) – Tuesday, February 7th at 6:00 p.m.
**meeting will be held at the Rollinsford Grade School**

School Board Meeting – Thursday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m.
**meeting will be held at the Rollinsford Grade School**

Select Board Meeting – Monday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uop-tjkc-vjf
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 570-818-2225‬ PIN: ‪138 160 749‬#

Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Meeting – Thursday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Select Board Meeting – Monday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ney-bmze-vos
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 316-803-1816‬ PIN: ‪899 728 290‬#

January 30, 2023 in Planning Board, School Board, Select Board, Zoning

School District Officers Filing Period

Rollinsford School District

Legal Notice

The filing period for the following Rollinsford School District officers begins on
January 25, 2023 and closes on February 3, 2023. Declaration of candidacy forms
will be available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM-4:00PM at:

SAU 56
51 West High Street
Somersworth, NH 03878

Declaration of candidacy forms will also be available at Rollinsford Town Hall
during normal business hours:

Monday: 8:00AM-1:00PM
Tuesday: 1:00PM-6:00PM
Thursday: 1:00PM-6:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM-1:00PM

Declaration of Candidacy forms can also be found at
https://www.sau104.org/rollinsford-school-board/budget

Open Positions

School District Moderator- One Year
School District Clerk- One Year
School District Treasurer- One Year
School Board Members-Two (2) Three Year

January 29, 2023 in School Board

Declaration of Candidacy

 Declaration of Candidacy Announcement (2023) 

Declaration of Candidacy forms are available at Town Hall for the following positions: 

  • One Select Board Member and Overseer of the Poor for a three-year term 
  • One Town Treasurer for a one-year term 
  • Three Members of the Budget Committee for three-year terms each 
  • One Trustee of the Trust Funds for a three-year term 
  • One Trustee of the Library Trust for a three-year term 
  • One Trustee of the Cemetery Trust for a three-year term 

The filing period opens Wednesday, January 25, 2023 and closes Friday, February 3, 2023. 

If you are interested in declaring your candidacy for any of these positions, please stop in at Town Hall during normal Town Clerk operating hours (M 8-1, T 1-6, Th 1-6, F 8-1) to fill out an official declaration of candidacy form. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (603) 742-2510 ext. 314. 

Prospective candidates may also declare their candidacy at Town Hall from 3:00 to 5:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2023. 

Respectfully submitted,
Dan Cullity
Town Clerk

January 28, 2023 in Town Clerk

Employment Opportunity: Assessing Clerk/Administrative Assistant

Town of Rollinsford, New Hampshire

Title: Assessing Clerk/Administrative Assistant

Hours: Part-time, Hourly (up to 16 hours weekly)

Pay Rate: $22.13 hourly (starting rate, depending on qualifications)

Supervisors: Select Board, Town Administrator

Date Approved: January 1, 2023

 

Job summary

The Select Board for the Town of Rollinsford is seeking a part-time Assessing Clerk/ Administrative Assistant. The position primarily reports to the Select Board and may also receive requests for assistance from the Town and Finance Administrators. Please submit a brief letter of interest and a summary of qualifications or resume via email to the Select Board.

The Select Board is seeking an Assessing Clerk/Administrative Assistant to assist with the following administrative functions:

Preferred

  • Receives and processes current use applications, tax abatement requests, elderly and veterans exemption requests and charitable and non-profit exemption requests
  • Entering property sales, owner and address changes in assessing software application
  • Processes land use change tax, timber and gravel tax forms
  • Receives and responds to assessing inquires and emails
  • Performs annual update of tax maps

Required

  • Oversees and prepares the Select Board agendas. 
  • Arranges meetings at the request of the Select Board.
  • Prepares public notices as requested by the Select Board.
  • Manages or assists with providing notifications to the Town via:
    • Town calendar
    • Town website
    • Town email
  • Handles miscellaneous administrative functions for the Select Board such as printing, emailing, mailing or otherwise distributing documents.
  • Handles Select Board’s correspondence and prepares responses as needed. 
  • Prepares press releases and reports as required and directed by the Select Board.
  • As requested and needed, research information requested by the Select Board.
  • Assists with other miscellaneous administrative tasks and projects upon request.  
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have or be able to attain a working knowledge of the applicable New Hampshire laws and regulations as related to the essential job functions
  • High School or GED diploma required; 2- or 4-year college degree in related field preferred
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail are required
  • Must be at least 18
  • Subject to background check

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibility from time to time, as needed. This job description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

January 25, 2023 in Assessing, Select Board

Employment Opportunity: Deputy Tax Collector

Town of Rollinsford, New Hampshire

Title: Deputy Tax Collector

Hours: Part-time, Hourly (up to 160 hours per year, as needed basis)

Pay Rate: $17.61 hourly (starting rate, depending on qualifications)

Supervisors: Select Board, Town Administrator

Date Approved: January 1, 2023

 

Job summary

Assists the Tax Collector with administration of the full cycle of property tax billing and collecting with optimum accuracy and efficiency. Must adhere to all State laws and regulations including the Code of Ethics for Tax Collectors.The Deputy Tax Collector is an official appointed by the Select Board to provide assistance and coverage to the Tax Collector as necessary.

Summary of essential job functions

The following job functions describe the responsibilities of the Tax Collector. The function of a Deputy Tax Collector is to provide the same level of service and function to the residents of Rollinsford in the Tax Collector’s absence or as requested by the Tax Collector.

  • Responsible for the planning, organization and sending of tax bills in a timely and accurate fashion.
  • Collect, deposit and record receipt of all property taxes with attention to detail.
  • Prepare deposits daily/weekly as seasonally appropriate and provide the Treasurer with copies in a timely manner.
  • Balance accounts(s) and prepare monthly reports for the Treasurer.
  • Prepare and mail delinquent notices according to best practices.
  • Prepare notices to taxpayers and mortgage holders of tax liabilities, liens and tax deeds.
  • Performs property tax lien(s) with the Registry of Deeds in accordance with RSA’s.
  • Provides customer service to the general public for tax related and general information.
  • Work closely with Cemetery Trustees to prepare documents, deposit funds and maintain records for purchase and transfer of lots in New Town and Old Town Cemeteries.
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have or be able to attain a working knowledge of the applicable New Hampshire laws and regulations as related to the essential job functions
  • High School or GED diploma required; 2- or 4-year college degree in related field preferred
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail are required
  • Must be at least 18
  • Subject to background check

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibility from time to time, as needed. This job description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.



January 25, 2023 in Select Board, Tax