Rollinsford News

Oak Street Bridge Closure – NHDOT Press Release

Bridge Work on Oak Street in Rollinsford

The work will close a section of the road for two weeks.

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will temporarily close the bridge over the CSX railroad (previously Pan Am railroad) on Oak Street in Rollinsford on Monday, September 18, 2023.

A signed detour will direct motorists around Oak Street via Broadway, Saint James Street, Chapel Street, and NH Route 4. Oak Street will be open to local and business traffic either side of the bridge. During the bridge closure, crews will be removing and replacing the timber wearing surface on the bridge deck. The closure is anticipated to last for 14 days to complete the work.

Message boards and traffic control devices will be used to direct and inform local traffic. Motorists are encouraged to sign up for free, real-time construction and traffic related messages (text or email) from https://newengland511.org/.

Bridge Work on Oak Street in Rollinsford | Department of Transportation (nh.gov)

September 14, 2023 in Uncategorized

August 2023 Public Meetings

The following regularly scheduled meetings are hereby noticed for the Town of Rollinsford and will be held at the Rollinsford Town Hall, unless otherwise noted.

SEPTEMBER 2023

Planning Board Meeting – Tuesday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m.

Select Board Meeting (Budget Reviews) – Wednesday, September 6th @ 7:00 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uqy-aaes-fgs
Or dial: (US) +1 470-499-1839 PIN: 548 770 733#

Select Board Meeting – Monday, September 11th @ 6:30 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kzu-feys-rzs
Or dial: (US) +1 337-520-0336 PIN: 657 586 610#

Budget Committee Meeting – Wednesday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m.

Public Hearing regarding the Comcast – Cable Television Franchise Renewal
– Monday, September 25th at 6:00 p.m. (to be noticed separately)

Select Board Meeting – Monday, September 25th at 6:30 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vdc-offw-tws
Or dial: (US) +1 575-394-8338 PIN: 684 793 528#

Budget Committee Meeting – Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 p.m.

August 31, 2023 in Budget Committee, Planning Board, Select Board

Locust Street Roadwork and Paving Update

Additional work is required on Locust Street before the sidewalks and the road itself can be paved. In the meantime, the unpaved sidewalks are accessible and usable. 
 
The Highway Department is currently looking at the end of September/early October for paving to occur. An update will be provided when the schedule is confirmed.
If you have any questions, please email the Road Agent or the Town Administrator.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
August 24, 2023 in Highway Department, Town Administrator

Update from the Rollinsford Energy Commission

Community Power Survey
The Rollinsford Energy Commission is exploring ways to save the Town and its residents money through a community power plan. Community Power is a program in New Hampshire that allows municipalities to procure electricity for its residents and businesses. Community Power allows towns to choose where their electricity comes from on behalf of residents and businesses with a goal of reducing electric bills and increasing independence and energy options. Working with Rollinsford’s Energy Commission to design a program that would work best for Rollinsford, Standard Power has created the attached/following survey. It’s quick and easy and your participation is important. It only takes a few minutes to complete. Just scan the QR code, visit surveymonkey.com/r/RollinsfordCP or print your own copy and drop it off at Town Hall. Printed copies are available at Town Hall. Questions? Please email [email protected].
 
LED Streetlight Conversion
The Town’s conversion to LED streetlights is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 23rd with installation expected to be completed within 4-5 days. In March of 2023 Rollinsford voters approved a warrant article to appropriate $78,891 to convert all current streetlight fixtures to energy efficient LED streetlights. With this conversion it is estimated that we will reduce current costs by more than 65% resulting in immediate annual savings of over $20,000 and over $400,000 in the estimated 20 year life of these LED lamps. Annual savings alone will result in an investment payback of less than 4 years, with a 70% reduction annually in energy consumption. Questions? Please email [email protected] or [email protected].
August 18, 2023 in Energy Commission

Rollins Road Closure 8.21.23

Rollins Road at the railroad crossing will be closed for the day on Monday, August 21st for emergency railroad repair.

NH DOT’s Oak Street repair project has been delayed, therefore Oak Street will be open Monday, August 21st.

New dates for the project are being confirmed.

August 18, 2023 in Town Administrator

Hazardous Waste Disposal Day 8.26.23

 DOVER-MADBURY-LEE-ROLLINSFORD

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Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dover Community Services Garage
271 Mast Road
(603) 516-6073
 

ITEMS ACCEPTED

From the Yard: From the House: From the Garage: From the Workbench:
-Fertilizer with pesticides -Bathroom cleaner -Acids -Brush Cleaner
-Fungicide -Disinfectants -Car waxes/polish -Corrosives
-Insect Spray -Furniture polish -Creosote -Paint/stain/finish – lead and oil based
-Lighter Fluid -Metal polish -Driveway sealers/tar -Rust Preventative
-Pest strips/traps -Mothballs -Flea powder -Solvents
-Pesticides -Oven cleaner -Gasoline -Thinner/turpentine
-Poisons -Photo chemicals -Radiator flush -Wood preservatives
-Pool Chemicals -Rug cleaner -Roofing tar
-Wood stripper

DO NOT BRING EXPLOSIVES, ASBESTOS, LATEX PAINTS, WASTE OIL, ANTIFREEZE, PROPANE TANKS, BATTERIES OR FLUORESCENT BULBS!

Empty containers are not hazardous; please dispose of them in your regular trash.

Questions: (603) 516-6073 or (603) 516-6450

NO BUSINESSES – RESIDENTS ONLY

August 9, 2023 in Transfer Station

AUGUST 2023 MEETINGS

Planning Board Meeting – Tuesday, August 1st at 7:00 p.m.

School Board Meeting – Thursday, July 10th at 6:00 p.m.
**meeting will be held at the Rollinsford Grade School**

Select Board Meeting – Monday, August 14th @ 6:30 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fzf-oiod-nbj
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 443-646-3837‬ PIN: ‪288 224 791‬#

Select Board Meeting – Monday, August 28th at 6:30 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mxn-qgku-pin
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 443-671-8820‬ PIN: ‪723 369 085‬#

Recreation Committee Meeting – Monday, August 28th at 6:30 p.m.
**meeting will be held at the Rollinsford Public Library**

July 31, 2023 in Planning Board, recreation, School Board, Select Board, Town Administrator

Select Board Meeting – Monday, July 31st UPDATED START TIME

The Select Board meeting scheduled for Monday, July 31st will now begin at 6:00 p.m.
This meeting was originally noticed on 6/29/23 with a start time of 6:30 p.m. and has been re-noticed with the time change. The meeting will begin with a non-public session (lasting approx. 45 mins to an hour) and regular business will begin immediately following.
For your convenience, the remote hybrid meeting information is listed below and you will be able to join immediately following the non-public session:
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 320-377-9333‬ PIN: ‪821 738 609‬#
July 28, 2023 in Select Board

7.13.23 School Board Meeting Canceled

The school board meeting scheduled for 7.13.23 has been canceled.
Please visit the town calendar for up to date meeting schedules.

 

Meetings upcoming in July:

Select Board Meeting – Monday, July 17th at 5:30 p.m.
NH Fish and Game will be in attendance and will share environmental and hunting information related to Scoutland.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oky-jxni-acj
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 302-481-5053 PIN: ‪910 891 646‬#

Public Hearing – Wednesday, July 19th at 6:30 p.m.
The Rollinsford Select Board will conduct a public hearing in accordance with NH RSA 236:116 to accept public input on the Motor Vehicle Junkyard License Renewal application submitted by Mauro Cassanelli d/b/a Day’s Auto Salvage seeking to renew a license to operate a junkyard at the property located at 162 Somersworth Road, Rollinsford, New Hampshire.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mwr-sous-uwn
Or dial: ‪(US)+1 971-770-1659 PIN: ‪531 324 561‬#

Budget Committee Meeting – Wednesday, July 26th at 6:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Meeting – Thursday, July 27th at 7:00 p.m.

Select Board Meeting – Monday, July 31st at 6:30 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pmz-ftdy-fxbOr dial: ‪(US) p+1 320-377-9333 PIN: ‪821 738 609‬#

Planning Board Meeting – Tuesday, August 1st at 7:00 p.m.

July 13, 2023 in Budget Committee, Planning Board, School Board, Select Board, Zoning