Stratford Select Board: Reviews road delays, budget report and salt shed plans; manifest approved 3/0

Stratford Select Board · Meeting recap · meeting of Monday, October 19, 2026

The Select Board met Monday, October 19, 2026, at Fuller Town Hall. Harry R. Juergens called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM, and it adjourned at 4:20 PM. Board members Harry R. Juergens, Ron Scott, Jr, and Charlie Goulet were present.

Decisions

• Charlie Goulet and Ron Scott, Jr. approved 3/0 to sign the manifest for 10/05/2026 and 10/13/2026.
• The board discussed installing a security or fire alarm system at the fire department building. No decision was made to install one.
• Between meetings, the board signed the tax warrant for the General Election in November and a request letter for funds. The minutes of the October 5 meeting were also signed.

Also discussed

• Roads and cemetery: The road agent expects to begin the Bog Road project but not finish it until next year. Cemetery work will also be postponed until next year. Board members voiced concern about the delays and about keeping up winter road maintenance. Bordeaux Road gravel and culvert inlet work needs further review, and a proposal is being developed.
• Contract: The road agent may discuss his current contract and the possibility of contracting out spring cleanup and sweeping.
• NASH STREAM: The board received information about an upcoming meeting. Members were asked to submit items by the following day, ahead of the October 21 meeting.
• Property taxes: A property owner repurchased their property by paying in full. Taxes for 2024, 2025 and 2026 are now paid.
• Capital Improvement Plan: A preliminary list included road overlays, gravel work, asphalt aprons, culvert work and road reconstruction. It also included a proposed salt shed of about 50 by 75 feet. Members differed on its size and on whether it should hold other equipment. Cost estimates are still needed, and the list may change.
• Recycling: Members reported on a tour of recycling facilities in Candia and Epping. They discussed costs, limited markets for some materials, and keeping the town's facility orderly.
• Police cruiser: The board discussed a cruiser that remains at the property pending a possible trade-in.

Money

• The Town Administrator said departmental budgets should generally be about 87% spent at this point in the fiscal year.
• The Town Clerk/Tax Collector budget reflects a grant-related expense, with about $9,000 in reimbursement revenue recorded separately.
• Town Buildings received about $22,655 in reimbursements for improvements, including flooring. More capital reserve funding may be requested for projects such as the fire station garage doors.
• Personnel Administration costs are slightly higher than expected. Extra sewer and water project costs will be reconciled at year-end.

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