Stormwater Committee MS4 Year 4 Report Update

The Town of Rollinsford is required to report annually to the EPA for an MS4 General Permit. The third year of reporting was completed last fall and the Select Board and Town Administrator are in the process of completing requirements and reporting for year 4. EPA requirements consist of many activities, some of which include:

  • Catch basin maintenance, street maintenance, winter program maintenance
  • Catchment investigations, stormwater mapping and outfall mapping, dry and wet weather sampling of outfall areas
  • Providing public outreach information on lawn and septic care, pet waste disposal, industrial and developer construction cleanup, etc.
  • Stormwater program development and construction runoff management
  • Street design and green infrastructure reporting
  • Employee training
  • Development of long-term planning and maintenance for stormwater management activities

In addition to the MS4 General Permit requirements, the Town is also required to participate in a Non-Point Source Nitrogen Permit program. Separate, but related, requirements for reporting are required under this permit.

Required activities and reporting for both of these permits is extensive. The Select Board invites residents to join us for Stormwater and Select Board meetings to better understand the impact on the Town of Rollinsford. We are seeking volunteers for the Stormwater Committee. If you have an interest in learning more or have knowledge of water quality management practices and would like to serve your community, we encourage you to join us by contacting the Select Board. This is a great opportunity to be educated on the environmental issues and reporting for the Town of Rollinsford and contribute your time to our community. All meetings can be found on the Town Calendar and are sent via Town email.

Upcoming Meetings 9.13 – 9.23

All meetings will be held at the Town Hall unless otherwise noted

Conservation Commission Meeting, September 13 at 6pm, Rollinsford Public Library

Select Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 14 at 5pm

to interview Select Board applicants
For your convenience, the remote hybrid meeting information is listed below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89193757543
Phone: 1 929 205 6099 US
Meeting ID: 891 9375 7543

Stormwater Committee Meeting, September 14 at 6pm

CIP Committee Meeting, Thursday, September 16 at 6pm

Zoning Board of Adjustment, Thursday, September 23 at 7pm

 

 Upcoming Meetings 8.30-9.1

All meetings will be held at the Town Hall unless otherwise noted 

ZBA Meeting, Thursday, August 26th CANCELLED– there are no pending applications

Select Board Meeting, Monday, August 30 at 6pm The Select Board is now offering a hybrid approach to meetings so people can listen to meetings and speak during public comment periods. Links to meetings are available through the calendar on the Town website. NOTE: Unlike previously when meetings were held remotely, meetings now must be held in person at the Town Hall. In case of a failure of technology or other inability to meet remotely, the in-person meeting will continue. 

For your convenience, the remote meeting information for Wednesday night is listed below:

MEETING LINK

Phone: 1 929 205 6099 US Meeting ID: 865 3786 2326 

Stormwater Committee Meeting, Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30pm 

CIP Committee Meeting, Wednesday, September 1 at 6:30pm 

Upcoming Meetings 6/7 – 6/15

Conservation Commission Meeting: Monday, June 7 at 6pm

(The public is welcome to join the meeting by following THIS LINK or by calling 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID 927 7064 6271)

Select Board Non-Public Meeting: Monday, June 7 at the Rollinsford Town Hall

Select Board Meeting: Monday, June 14 at 6pm at the Rollinsford Town Hall

Stormwater Committee Meeting: June 15 at 6:30pm at the Rollinsford Town Hall

Upcoming Meetings Aug/Sept

Upcoming August Meetings  (All Virtual)

CIP Committee Meeting  Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-401-589-5664 and entering PIN number: ‪‪625 563 711#)

Stormwater Committee Meeting, Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-502-354-6533 and entering PIN number: ‪‪664 548 162#)

ZBA Workshop, Thursday, August 27 at 7pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-413-489-0290 and entering PIN number: ‪‪986 526 075#)

Upcoming September Meetings  (All Virtual)

Conservation Commission Meeting, Tuesday, September 1 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link
or by calling 1-440-482-1661 and entering PIN number: ‪‪ ‪939 316 551#)

Planning Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 1 at 7pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link
or by calling 1-470-485-8859 and entering PIN number: ‪‪ ‪ 185 407 107#)

Select Board Meeting,  Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-401-589-5664 and entering PIN number: ‪‪230 292 632#)

Select Board Meeting,  Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-401-589-5664and entering PIN number: ‪‪230 292 632#)

 

 

Upcoming Meetings  (All Virtual)

Select Board Meeting   Monday, July 27 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-401-589-5664 and entering PIN number: ‪‪230 292 632#)

CIP Meeting  Tuesday, July 21 at 5:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-980-505-7928 and entering PIN number: ‪‪ 669 715 014#)

CIP Meeting  Tuesday, July 28 at 5:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following  this link or by calling 1-470-705-3974 and entering PIN number: ‪‪ ‪164 276 828# )

CIP Meeting  Thursday, July 30 at 5:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-540-603-1061 and entering PIN number: ‪‪ ‪ ‪922 981 103#)

Budget Committee Meeting  Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-385-645-8129 and entering PIN number: ‪‪ ‪ ‪803 211 937#)

Planning Board Meeting  Tuesday, August 4 at 7pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-470-485-8859 and entering PIN number: ‪‪ ‪ ‪185 407 107#)

Rec Committee Meeting  August 5 at 6:30pm  (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-920-605-5263 and entering PIN number: ‪‪ ‪ ‪328 097 006#)

Stormwater Committee Meeting August 12 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-413-453-4571 and entering PIN number: 520 121 655#‪)

Volunteers Needed

The Town Needs Your Help!

Towns provide many functions. Some of them are more visible to residents than others. Some are required and others are more discretionary. Some of the functions are provided by volunteers. Rollinsford needs more volunteers. Many of the appointments to the boards and committees are expiring in March. We will be voting to fill some of them. Others are appointed by the Select Board right after Town Meeting. Thank you to all of the people who dedicated their time in service to our community this past year. The following are boards and committees on which volunteers serve.  Please read the brief excerpts about them and consider offering your name to be considered for appointment. Each has its own level of commitment which often is not very much time per month.  Come meet more of your neighbors!

 

Planning Board

Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm. This is an essential function we must offer to property owners wishing to subdivide or develop their property, start or expand a business or change the use of a property, for example. There is typically no outside work required and meetings are typically not more than two hours. Members should become familiar with the Zoning Ordinance and other planning regulations.

 

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Meets at the call of the Chairperson when there is a case to be heard (typically 3-5 times per year). This is an essential function we must offer to property owners who feel aggrieved by a land use decision made by the Planning Board, Town or planning regulations. It is a quasi-judicial body.

 

Conservation Commission

The group manages the conservation land along the Salmon Falls River known as Scoutland, the area beyond the community garden on Foundry Street, and discusses topics important to our natural environment. Some development requires a review by the Conservation Commission and their opinions can inform planning regulations.

 

Recreation Committee

These volunteers are the super heroes who recreated the summer recreation program which would otherwise have been discontinued just a few years ago.  Summer camp, pick-up basketball, the new youth soccer program in the evenings, and senior programming could not function without this group.

 

Highway Safety Committee

This group only meets when there is a topic for discussion. They meet to discuss matters of public safety including, but not limited to traffic concerns. They make recommendations to the Select Board regarding roadways, when appropriate.

 

Stormwater Committee

This committee is necessary for keeping the Town compliant with our MS-4 permit which allows us to discharge stormwater into the Salmon Falls River. This is a federal permit which obligates the Town to engage in public outreach and public engagement regarding public activities which pollute waterways as well as water testing and data compilation.

 

Historical Committee

We live in a small town with a lot of history. This group meets monthly to discuss topics of historical significance to Rollinsford and the Salmon Falls region. You don’t have to be an expert on local history to join, just interested in learning, sharing, and preserving the fascinating stories of our town. This group is flexible in making the most of the members’ strengths and interests and setting meetings to work for all members. They have provided educational programs, history hikes, and restoration projects, so handy people are especially welcome!

 

Don’t see the thing you are passionate about listed? Offer your idea to the Select Board and if there is enough interest, perhaps a new committee can be formed.

If you would like further information or to offer to serve, please email the Town Administrator or stop by the Town Office.