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Library board approves nearly $19,000 in reserve fund transfers
Stratham library board approved nearly $19,000 in reserve fund transfers for technology and furnishing upgrades.
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Energy Commission plans electricity cost analysis for Select Board
Stratham Energy Commission will present Select Board with residential electricity cost analysis. Community Power Collaborative of New Hampshire, which Stratham joined to lower rates, has recovered financially but rates remain above utility default rates; the Commission plans a September
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Stratham Recreation Commission approves field rentals and EHS van use
Stratham Recreation Commission approves field rentals and van use for EHS races. The commission unanimously approved Stevens Park field rentals for Exeter Youth Soccer and NH Riptide Softball and authorized Exeter High School's fall mountain biking club to use the town van for transportation to
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Planning Board advances building material restrictions pending commission review
Stratham Planning Board approves preliminary steps toward zoning amendments restricting building materials. Director of Building and Planning Vanessa Price presented draft amendments to Section 3.10 of the zoning ordinance that would restrict vinyl and stucco materials in response to Heritage
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Planning Board approves privacy fence with conditions
Planning Board approves eight-foot privacy fence for corner lot at Tilton Drive. Steven and Amy Houle secured approval in a 3-1 Planning Board vote, with Chair Thomas House and Members Jay Fraprie and Nate Allison voting for the permit and Vice Chair John Kunowski opposing on grounds that privacy
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ZBA denies Cates subdivision, approves Houle fence variance
The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 3-1 to deny a variance that would have allowed the Cates Living Trust to subdivide their 9.28-acre Winnicutt Road property into two 37.5-foot frontage lots, where 200 feet is required.
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Trustees Reallocate $500K in Cash Reserves
Stratham Trust Funds trustees reallocated $500,000 from cash reserves to investments and approved nearly $20,000 in reimbursements.
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Planning Board approves Chipotle bond release, advances new member
Planning Board recommends Chipotle bond release and advances new member candidate. Vanessa Price, Director of Building and Planning, recommended release of a $134,250 performance guarantee for the Chipotle Restaurant project to the Select Board, with certificate of occupancy issued in February
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Recreation Commission receives summer program and parks updates
Stratham Recreation Commission receives summer program updates from Parks Director. Three members attended Tuesday's meeting; Hickey reported year-to-date Rec Revolving Fund revenue of $176,373.19 against expenses of $60,629.57. Hickey noted strong attendance across summer programs including senior
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Select Board awards fire tower rehabilitation contract, backs Plaistow ALS
Stratham Select Board greenlit fire tower rehabilitation and Plaistow ALS funding in July meeting. Vice Chair Joe Anderson and Member Tedd Tramaloni voted unanimously to award Modern Protective Coating Inc a $224,400 contract for comprehensive fire tower work at Stratham Hill Park and authorized a