Public Hearing 8.24.21: Parking

The Select Board will be holding a public hearing to hear from residents about a proposed change to Ordinance 75-01 regulating parking.

Section #3 describing the no-parking area on Main Street would be changed to include the additional language noted in red:

“From Front Street to a point 15’ west of the Prospect Street intersection except that compact cars may park directly in front of 619, 621, 629 and 631 Main Street. A compact car is defined as a vehicle that fits between the road and the sidewalk such that it is parked entirely off the road without touching the sidewalk.”

The public hearing is at the Town Hall on Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30pm. Those who are unable to attend are welcome to submit comments in writing at Town Hall or via email.

Message from the RWSD

After discussions on current well levels and relief from recent rain, the RWSD is lifting its restrictions on outdoor water use EXCEPT related to irrigation / lawn watering. Restrictions on lawn watering are being maintained at this time throughout the District. Well levels will continue to be monitored and adjustments to the restrictions will be made as necessary. Meanwhile, District members are encouraged to take voluntary measures to conserve water (both indoor and outdoor) whenever possible.

SRPC Kickoff Event for POP!

Strafford Regional Planning Commission Is Inviting You to a Kickoff Event for Promoting Outdoor Play! (POP!)

Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) invites you to participate in a fun, family-friendly summer challenge for its Promoting Outdoor Play! (POP!) project. It is primarily aimed towards children and families but includes everyone. SRPC hopes to get you outdoors to explore the amazing recreation spots we have here in our region, and has spent a year collecting information on more than 300 sites! View them all in the POP! Online Map Viewer. Partners include The Childrens Museum of NH and Goodwin Community Health, and the project is funded by the NH Children’s Health Foundation.

SRPC will be holding its event kickoff on Tuesday, Jul. 20 at the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Dover at around 11AM, or just after the summer kids concert series concludes! There will be prizes throughout the summer for participation in our POP! Summer Recreation Passport Program, and for those who log their adventures using the POP! Digital Map Viewer. SRPC hopes to see you there!

Learn more at http://strafford.org/services/POP.php.

Budget Committee Opening

There is an opening to serve on the Town’s Budget Committee. The Budget Committee reviews budget proposals made by the Town, School, and District then deliberates and determines a bottom line amount for each to bring forward to the voters.

The Committee meetings are on Wednesday nights at 6:30. They meet quarterly to review Town, School, and Water Sewer District Expenses and weekly in the fall months. There are two Saturday meetings: one in January and one in February.

Applicants are asked to be submit a letter of interest in joining the Committee. Please include a brief statement about why you would like to serve and what you bring to the Committee (willingness to volunteer, perspective of the residents, some kind of practical skills or experience like accounting or purchasing, etc.). No related experience is required.

 

To submit a letter of interest or questions about the position: email or call the Town Administrator: 742-2510 x313