Town of Atkinson, New Hampshire 2012 Annual Report

Town of Atkinson,New Hampshire2012 Annual ReportCelebrating Atkinson, then......And NowFor The Year Ending December 31, 2012

Selectmen’s Office 362-5266Weekdays:8:00am – 4:00pmAnimal Control 234-5193Building Inspection &Code Enforcement 362-1057Weekdays:8:00am – 9 amMonday6:30pm – 8:00pmBuilding Permits 362-1057Monday Evenings6:30pm – 8:00pmCommunity Center 362-5531Monday9:00am – 3:00pmTuesday – Friday9:00am – 2:00pmHighway Department 362-4010Kimball Library 362-5234Weekdays10:00am – 8:00pmSaturdays10:00am – 3:00pmFire DepartmentEmergency Number 911Business Number 362-5611Tax Collector 362-5357Monday11am – 7:00pmWednesday9:00am – 5:00pmFriday9:00am – 1:00pmTown Clerk 362-4920Monday8:30am – 7:00pmTuesday-Thursday8:30am – 5:00pmFriday8:00am – 12:00pmPlanning/Zoning 362-5761Tuesday – Thursday10:00am – 2:00pmPolice DepartmentEmergency Number 911Business Number 362-4001Transfer/Recycle StationWednesdaySaturday & Sunday12:00pm – 4:00pm9:00am – 4:00pmMonthly Meeting Schedules(held at the Town Hall except when noted)Board of SelectmenMondays7:30pmConservation Commission1 st Monday 7:00pmKimball Library Trustees3 rd Wednesday 6:30pmKimball LibraryPlanning Board1 st & 3 rd Wednesday 7:30pmRecreation Commission1 st Wednesday 6:00pmCommunity CenterZoning Board of Adjustment2 nd Tuesday 7:00pmLocal OrganizationsAtkinson Historical SocietyAtkinson Women’s Civic ClubFriends of the Kimball LibraryLions ClubVeterans Club

The Page Homestead,Main StreetOld Main Street, looking Northto Congregational ChurchHorse and Buggy on MainStreet, Cogswell Farm to the left“The Tunnel”, looking North onMain Street (Summer)“The Tunnel”, looking North onMain Street (Winter)2012 Annual Report ~ 5 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

In MemoriamAS WE REMEMBER JANE COLEJane knew everything about town history and what a selectman or town board memberneeded to know. She “schooled” over 20 boards of new green selectmen in how to do theirjob. The words always were “Ask Jane.”“She was compassionate to the elderly, always alerting us to those in need. Jane was alsovery sensitive to the environment, assisting me in writing hand-outs about ballot issues.Atkinson lost someone very special when it lost Jane. She was much loved.”Carol Grant (Fmr. Selectwoman)“I knew Jane for many years. She was a special friend to me and my family. When I wasinvolved with the Town, especially as Selectman, Jane was always there to give me muchneeded assistance , answering my questions and sharing her knowledge of town history.She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.”“Bub” Reynolds (Fmr. Selectman)“Jane was the constant and consistent “GO TO” person in the Selectman’s Office – mymost valuable resource. She was the “MVP” of the office. As it was aptly said, “ASKJANE” and I did!!!”Charlie George (Fmr. Selectman)(Continued on page 7)2012 Annual Report ~ 6 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 7)“Everyone needs a Confidant, a person they can go to for advice and counsel when theyface big issues. Jane was that person for me. To me she was the oracle of Delphi. Herwisdom, compassion, willingness to help and understanding of so many issues made her a“go to” person.”Paul DiMaggio (Vice-Chair, Atkinson PlanningBoard)“Jane was a wealth of information and patiently and thoroughly educated me in my job.”Shirley Galvin (Fmr. Planning Board Clerk).“Wisdom – a gift Jane held and shared with all she met – a legacy she leaves us all. Howmany times have we looked to Jane for a “compass.” Thank you. I will always rememberher as my friend.”Ken Grant (Fmr. State Rep.)“Mom made working for the town her life, and brought it home with her quite literally! Oh,she may have physically retired from Town Hall – but you can be sure that every Mondaynight at 7:00 pm she would be firmly planted in front of the television, more than likely yellingthat someone was wrong – and occasionally picking up the phone calling someone totell them so. Mom loved the town, which is why she chose to die there.”Robin Malone (Jane’s youngest daughter)“New” Town Hall, Academy Ave.2012 Annual Report ~ 8 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

MARTHA MACDONALDMartha MacDonald was the youngest child of Haverhill, MA Mayor Albert W. Glynnwhich set the stage for her life-long dedication to civic involvement. Martha served for 42consecutive years as a Supervisor of the Checklist for Atkinson, making this the longestheld elected position in Atkinson’s history. Martha was also a long time member of the AtkinsonHistorical Society, a past president of the Atkinson Fire Department Auxiliary. Inaddition to volunteering for countless activities in Atkinson, Martha and her husband, Fred,hosted the Atkinson Antique Car and Truck Show for many years, and were named Citizensof the year in 2005. Martha loved spending time with her family, singing in the Holy Angelschurch choir and indulging in her passion for the Red Sox, Patriots and the Boston CollegeEagles. It never rained on Martha's parade….her irrepressible spirit and positive outlookwere a gift to all those who knew her.2012 Annual Report ~ 9 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Table of ContentsTelephone Directory ....................................................................................... Inside Front CoverDedication ................................................................................................................................... 4Memoriam .................................................................................................................................... 6Town Administrators Report ................................................................................................... 12Officials and Employees ........................................................................................................... 13Financial ReportsAuditors Report ........................................................................................................................ 17Involuntary Merger Notice ....................................................................................................... 18Trustee of the Trust Funds Report ............................................................................................ 19Treasurers Report ..................................................................................................................... 20Tax Collectors Financial Report ............................................................................................... 24Tax Rate Calculation ................................................................................................................ 27Town Clerks Financial Report .................................................................................................. 282012 Town Ballot Summary ..................................................................................................... 29Budget and Warrants2013 Town Meeting Warrants .................................................................................................. 302013 FY Budget Summary ....................................................................................................... 432013 Money Warrants Summary .............................................................................................. 44Department, Commission and Committee ReportsACTV ....................................................................................................................................... 45Animal Control ......................................................................................................................... 47Building Inspector .................................................................................................................... 48Byways Committee .................................................................................................................. 49Conflict of Interest Committee ................................................................................................. 52Community Center and Senior Programs ................................................................................. 53Conservation Commission ........................................................................................................ 56Elderly Affairs .......................................................................................................................... 58Energy Commission ................................................................................................................. 60Fire Department ........................................................................................................................ 62Highway Department ................................................................................................................ 65Historical Society ..................................................................................................................... 67Kimball Library ........................................................................................................................ 68Kimball Library Financials ....................................................................................................... 71Planning Board ......................................................................................................................... 74Police Department .................................................................................................................... 76Rail Committee ......................................................................................................................... 77Recreation Commission ............................................................................................................ 78Supervisor of the Checklist....................................................................................................... 81Tax Collector ............................................................................................................................ 83Town Clerk ............................................................................................................................... 85Zoning Board of Adjustment ................................................................................................... 86(Continued on page 11)2012 Annual Report ~ 10 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 10)Table of Contents (cont.)2012 Employee Payroll ............................................................................................................. 872012 Vendor List ....................................................................................................................... 89StatisticsBirths ........................................................................................................................................ 96Marriages .................................................................................................................................. 97Deaths ....................................................................................................................................... 98Volunteer Form ......................................................................................................................... 99Photo Credits ................................................................................................... Inside Back CoverAtkinson Depot, Main Street2012 Annual Report ~ 11 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Report of the Atkinson Town AdministratorThe Town Administrator’s position was created in 2001 by a petitioned Warrant Article. Sincethat time there have been six Administrators serving our Town. In those 12 years, Administratorshave dealt with significant change. We’ve had a booming economy and an economy incrisis; some of the snowiest winters on record and one without snow. We’ve negotiated complexvendor and union contracts and handled the mundane day-to-day activities required tokeep the town running; dealt with serious and lasting power outages; with mosquito borne viruseslike EEE and West Nile; contamination in resident’s wells and layover stations. We’vedealt with conflict and controversy. The one constant that we’ve had to deal with is change.One of my favorite quotes is from John A. Simone – “If you’re in a bad situation, don’t worryit’ll change. If you’re in a good situation, don’t worry it’ll change”. As a Town we have tochange with each situation. We have to change the way we think, change our processes,change the way we look at things and change the way we respond to the challenges that surroundus. I for one look forward to change. Change is where growth lives and it keeps thingsinteresting.It has been a pleasure and a privilege serving our Town. Thank you to all the residents, volunteersand Town employees who have helped to make my job fun, challenging and rewarding. Ilook forward to serving you in 2013.Respectfully submitted,Bill Innes2012 Annual Report ~ 12 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Joshua Dugdale, Highway Dept.Kay Galloway, Kimball Library TrusteeBill Innes, Town AdministratorMike Murphy, Fire ChiefEdward A. Stewart, Road AgentDavid Weymouth, MaintenanceNoriko Yoshida-Travers, Community CenterBenjamin P. NoyesNicolas D. OrioCarroll B. RayJohn F. RockwellC. Andrew Schafer Brennan T. ScottChristopher M. Slavit Abigail E. StephensEdward A. StewartDonna J. SullivanMatthew J. TombarelloJared M. WalkerBryan J. WeberAndrea M. WenzelScenic Byway CommitteeLinda Fredrickson 2013Carol Grant 2013Linda Jette 2013Dan Kimball 2013Edward A. Stewart 2013Marilyn Prell 2013John Wolters 2013Technology CommitteeGeorge K. Athanasiou, Chairman 2015Todd Barbera, ResignedWendy Barker 2015Philip Green 2014Dave Paquette 2013Eugene M. Schneider 2013Fire Department ClerkJohn F. RockwellFire InspectorsCharles D. EarleyMichael E. MurphyForest Fire WardenMichael E. Murphy, WardenDeputy WardensAlbert ApitzKevin J. LandryEdward A. StewartFirefighters AssociationBrennan Scott, PresidentDarrell A. HollenbeckDonald L. MurphyDavid M. WeymouthSurveyors of Wood & LumberJohn Feuer 2013Martin Feuer 2013Edward A. Stewart 2013Fire DepartmentMichael E. Murphy, ChiefOfficersKevin J. Landry, Deputy ChiefDavid J. Holigan, Fire CaptainAbraham A. Goldstein, LieutenantJeffrey M. Murphy, LieutenantFrederick A. Beckwith, EMS CaptainPaula M. Holigan, EMS LieutenantMembersAlbert ApitzDaniel P. BeckwithAlan G. BriandAndrew T. CammilleriRyan H. DameJoshua A. DugdaleCharles D. EarleyAndrew J. FournierRonald W. GaleNikolaos I. HantzisDarrell A. HollenbeckJason D. LandryJoseph W. MartinAndrew J. MurphyShane P. MurphyRobert C. NeillBenjamin P. NoyesNicholas D. OrioMemorial DayRichard MagoonBrennan T. Scott2012 Town EmployeesACTV-20 Production StaffDavid A. Williams, Station ManagerRoger L. CoteAdele DillonEdward FournierLee FrancisDavid KolesJames McCarronRobert McConiheRussell WolffBuilding InspectorRobert J. JonesCode Enforcement OfficerJames H. KirschRobert J. Jones, AssistantElderly Affairs:Philip Consentino, DirectorTed Houlihan, Assistant Director2012 Annual Report ~ 15 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Roger CullifordRichard MagoonRobert NeillSam NovelloElectrical InspectorDavid A. PallariaShane McKeen, AssistantHealth OfficerMichael DormanWilliam G. Friel, DeputyHighway DepartmentKiel Dimeglio, ResignedJoshua A. DugdaleJared KohlerJoseph W. Martin, ResignedEdward A. StewartDavid E. WitleyPlumbing InspectorWilliam AshfordKimball Library StaffDiane M. Heer, DirectorKathleen Watson, Youth Services DirectorCarolyn E. BirrLinda E. BourassaLinda M. GiuffreJoan HouleKathleen LamarreMary LinnanJudy MardenElizabeth PalardyTerese B. PicardCarol J. StaffordPolice DepartmentPhilip V. Consentino, Police ChiefPatrick Caggiano, SergeantWilliam Butler, CorporalNicholas M. Fiset, DetectiveJoanne Consentino, DispatcherLynne Cunningham, DispatcherLinda Hale, Crossing GuardJuan Valerio, D.E.A. AnalystPatrol OfficersScott AndersonDavid ConsentinoKevin DonnellyStephen LundquistJason MazzaGerard M. O’MearaChristopher M. RyanWilliam TeuberDepartment ChaplainPastor Paul DionneAndrew T. CammilleriRobert DesjardinsSimon LamNathan J. LyonsKevin NolanDonald RobertsVincent ScarvaglieriSean WilsonStaffSusan Garrant, Deputy Tax CollectorSusan M. Killam, Land Use AdministratorKristen LeBlanc, Assistant Town Clerk, ResignedSandra LeVallee, BookkeeperAmanda Lueders, BoS Recording SecretaryLori A. Parrillo, Deputy TreasurerRebecca A. Russo, ZBA Recording SecretaryBarbara Snicer, Administrative Assistant/AssessingAnn Vachon, Town Clerk AssistantKaren Wemmelman, Budget Recording SecretaryDavid Weymouth, MaintenanceNoriko Yoshida-Travers, Community Center & Recreation/SeniorProgram CoordinatorSun ‘n Fun StaffEric Klodziejczak, DirectorAmy Green, Assistant DirectorAlex Horgan, Assistant DirectorCounselorsDana M. AlywardJacob BurkeElizabeth G. CrossJennifer DurkeeBreanna HamiltonThomas J. KeaneRachelle M. MessuriSarah J. ParonichMichael PittsAlica RossKatherine C. AmbrosioDaniel J. CavanaughKaitlyn DonnellyKayla DurkeeAlex HyderAven M. LarosaShawn E. MillerCarn PicardEfrain Rolon, IIIJacob M. Siemering2012 Annual Report ~ 16 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

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Involuntary Merger NoticeNOTICEPer RSA 674:39-aaAny property owner with Involuntarily Merged lots may restorethem to premerger status by making such request to the Selectmen’sOffice prior to December 31, 2016. Please be aware that restorationof lots to premerger status shall not be deemed to cure any nonconformitywith existing local land use ordinances.674:39-aa Restoration of Involuntarily Merged Lots. –I. In this section:(a) "Involuntary merger'' and "involuntarily merged'' mean lots merged by municipal action for zoning,assessing, or taxation purposes without the consent of the owner.(b) "Owner'' means the person or entity that holds legal title to the lots in question, even if such person orentity did not hold legal title at the time of the involuntary merger.(c) "Voluntary merger'' and "voluntarily merged'' mean a merger under RSA 674:39-a, or any overt actionor conduct that indicates an owner regarded said lots as merged such as, but not limited to, abandoning a lotline.II. Lots or parcels that were involuntarily merged prior to September 18, 2010 by a city, town, county, villagedistrict, or any other municipality, shall at the request of the owner, be restored to their premerger statusand all zoning and tax maps shall be updated to identify the premerger boundaries of said lots or parcels asrecorded at the appropriate registry of deeds, provided:(a) The request is submitted to the governing body prior to December 31, 2016.(b) No owner in the chain of title voluntarily merged his or her lots. If any owner in the chain of title voluntarilymerged his or her lots, then all subsequent owners shall be estopped from requesting restoration. Themunicipality shall have the burden of proof to show that any previous owner voluntarily merged his or her lots.III. All decisions of the governing body may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of RSA 676.IV. Any municipality may adopt local ordinances, including ordinances enacted prior to the effective date ofthis section, to restore previously merged properties that are less restrictive than the provisions in paragraph Iand II.V. The restoration of the lots to their premerger status shall not be deemed to cure any non-conformity withexisting local land use ordinances.VI. Municipalities shall post a notice informing residents that any involuntarily merged lots may be restoredto premerger status upon the owner's request. Such notice shall be posted in a public place no later than January1, 2012 and shall remain posted through December 31, 2016. Each municipality shall also publish thesame or similar notice in its 2011 through 2015 annual reports.Source. 2011, 206:4, eff. July 24, 2011.This NOTICE shall remain posted until December 31, 2016.2012 Annual Report ~ 18 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

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Treasurers Summary(cont.)Library Construction BondBeginning Balance - January 1, 2012 $ 1,360,000.00Principal Payment $ (85,000.00)Ending Balance - December 31, 2012 $ 1,275,000.00Original Amount: $1,734,000.00Premuim $19,500.00Amt of Loan to be Paid $1,714,500.00Interest Rate: 4.57%Term: 20 YearsFirst Payment Due: 2/14/2008For Yr End: Principal Pmt Interest Pmt Principal Balance12/31/2008 $ 89,500.00 $ 84,241.82 $ 1,625,000.0012/31/2009 $ 90,000.00 $ 74,987.50 $ 1,535,000.0012/31/2010 $ 90,000.00 $ 71,387.50 $ 1,445,000.0012/31/2011 $ 85,000.00 $ 67,787.50 $ 1,360,000.0012/31/2012 $ 85,000.00 $ 64,387.50 $ 1,275,000.0012/31/2013 $ 85,000.00 $ 60,775.00 $ 1,190,000.0012/31/2014 $ 85,000.00 $ 57,162.50 $ 1,105,000.0012/31/2015 $ 85,000.00 $ 53,550.00 $ 1,020,000.0012/31/2016 $ 85,000.00 $ 49,300.00 $ 935,000.0012/312017 $ 85,000.00 $ 45,050.00 $ 850,000.0012/31/2018 $ 85,000.00 $ 40,800.00 $ 765,000.0012/31/2019 $ 85,000.00 $ 36,550.00 $ 680,000.001231/2020 $ 85,000.00 $ 32,300.00 $ 595,000.0012/31/2021 $ 85,000.00 $ 28,262.50 $ 510,000.0012/31/2022 $ 85,000.00 $ 24,225.00 $ 425,000.0012/31/2023 $ 85,000.00 $ 20,187.50 $ 340,000.0012/312024 $ 85,000.00 $ 16,150.00 $ 255,000.0012/31/2025 $ 85,000.00 $ 12,112.50 $ 170,000.0012/31/2026 $ 85,000.00 $ 8,075.00 $ 85,000.0012/31/2027 $ 85,000.00 $ 4,037.53 $ -Totals $ 1,714,500.00 $ 851,329.352012 Annual Report ~ 21 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Treasurers Summary(cont.)Road Bond SummaryDecember 31, 2012Development / BuilderOriginalAmountCurrent BalanceExp DateAmerican Tower Corp $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00Cogswell Farm / Lemery Bldg Co $ 115,729.30 $ 40,556.50Ind. Way / Eastern Seaboard #51 $ 19,440.00 $ 19,440.00Ind. Way / Eastern Seaboard #52 $ 10,304.00 $ 10,304.00Jameson Ridge $ 104,857.00 $ 104,857.00Rock Ridge / Busby $ 14,700.00 $ 14,700.00 12/12/20136Total Road Projects -Bonds $ 290,030.30 $ 214,857.50Bittersweet Hill / Hoyt $ 47,000.00 $ 1,314.15Industrial Way / N.E. Soils $ 25,000.00 $ 5,087.52Industrial Way / GEX Publishing $ 13,284.00 $ 14,422.31Jericho Estates / Reddy Home Bldrs $ 65,845.18 $ 7,449.47Northeast Metal Spinning (erosion control) $ 1,300.00 $ 1,313.755Total Road Projects -Passbooks $ 152,429.18 $ 29,587.2011 Total Road Projects $ 442,459.48 $ 244,444.702012 Annual Report ~ 22 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Treasurers Summary(cont.)School Impact Fees SummaryDecember 31, 20122009 2010 2011 2012Ending Balance# of Fees 4 9 13Total $ $ 7,354.88 $ 18,549.80 $ 25,904.68Impact Fees Commit By Selectmen for Tax Year 2012 $0.00Remaining Balance $ 25,904.68Conservation Commission FundsDecember 31, 2012BeginningEndingBank Account Balance Interest Deposits Withdrawals BalanceTD Bank -Conservation $ 24,369.31 $ 31.53 $ 152,228.95 $ (151,928.95) $ 24,700.84TD Bank -Forestry Fund $ 24,634.91 $ 24.66 $ - $ - $ 24,659.57NH PublicInvestment $ 375,245.58 $ 397.36 $ - $ (150,000.00) $ 225,642.94Totals $ 424,249.80 $ 453.55 $ 152,228.95 $ (301,928.95) $ 275,003.352012 Annual Report ~ 23 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERKFor Year Ending, December 31, 2012ATKINSON, NEW HAMPSHIREJanuary 3, 2013BOAT PERMITS-----------------------------------------------------------------------------$4,814.20DOG LICENSES AND UNLICENSED FINES-----------------------------------------$8,383.50MARRIAGE LICENSES-------------------------------------------------------------------$2,250.00MISCELLANEOUS – CERT, E-REG, POL, ARTC, POST, UCC-------------------$7,597.39MOTOR VEHICLE FEES ------------------------------------------------------------$1,233,846.49MUNICIPAL AGENT FEES-------------------------------------------------------------$26,079.00TITLE FEES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------$2,910.00PAID TREASURER-------------------------------------------------------------—-$1,285,880.58I hereby certify that the above is correct according to the best of my knowledge and belief.Respectfully submitted,Rose M. CavalearTown ClerkGrange Hall, Academy Ave.2012 Annual Report ~ 28 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

March 2012 Town Meeting Ballot SummaryArticle # Item Passed $ Failed $ Vote CommentsYes No2012-2 Sub-Standard Lots X 942 5782012-3 Technical Review X 848 7112012-4 Collective Bargaining Agreement $8,500 812 7532012-5 CBA Special Meeting X 811 6702012-6 Operating Budget $3,991,421 925 6152012-7 Disabled Exemption X 1,308 2492012-8 Capital Improvement Committee X 1,096 4542012-9 Fire Station Sidewalk $11,000 610 9882012-10 Town Hall Sidewalk $11,000 608 9972012-11 Improve Cemetery Roads $7,900 766 8442012-12 Town Forest X 1,349 2492012-13 Conservation Membership X 1,275 2492012-14 Move Elderly Affairs X 1,071 5732012-15 Director of Elderly Affairs $1 589 1,0492012-16 Fire Dept. Capital Reserve $90,000 989 6142012-17 Shim and Overlay Roads $194,000 1,073 5322012-18 Brendan Road Culvert $38,000 945 6422012-19 Millstream Drive Bridge $86,465 969 6172012-20 Highway Department Truck $17,900 402 1,150 3/5 vote required2012-21 Mosquito Control Expend. Trust $48,000 1,329 2592012-22 Repair Police Station $45,000 1,130 4332012-23 New Police Cruiser $30,500 1,007 6212012-24 Sixth Full-time Officer $46,000 983 6412012-25 Recreation Capital Reserve $12,500 582 9672012-26 Repurpose Cable Capital Reserve X 876 640 2/3 vote required2012-27 Town Hall Data Rewiring $8,100 1,068 4882012-28 Town Hall Security $5,000 363 1,2632012-29 Town Hall Renovation $20,000 420 1,1972012-30 Heritage Commission X 848 6952012-31 Legal Expenses X 1,165 4242012-32 Meetings Postings X 1,424 1632012-33 Property Assessment Methods X 1,288 2182012-34 Elderly Affairs' Program X 1,281 362Total $4,585,986 $85,3012012 Annual Report ~ 29 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRETOWN OF ATKINSON2013 Town Meeting WarrantTo the inhabitants of the Town of Atkinson, in the County of Rockingham, in the State ofNew Hampshire, qualified to vote in Town affairs:First Session of the Annual Meeting (Deliberative):You are hereby notified to meet at the Dyke Auditorium of the Atkinson Academy, 17Academy Avenue in Atkinson, New Hampshire, on Saturday the 2 nd day of February, 2013,at 10 o’clock in the morning, to deliberate on the articles included in the Warrant. This sessionshall consist of explanation, discussion and debate of Warrant Articles 2013-5 through2013-25. Warrant articles may be amended at this session per RSA 40:13, IV, with the exceptionof warrant articles whose wording is prescribed by law and cannot be amended perRSA 40:13, IV (a). Warrant articles that are amended shall be placed on the Official Ballotfor a final vote on the main motion as amended.Second Session of the Annual Meeting (Voting):You are hereby notified to meet on Tuesday, the 12 th day of March, 2013, at 7 o’clock in themorning, at the Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main Street in Atkinson, New Hampshire,to vote by Official Ballot on the election of Town Officials and on all Warrant Articles. Byvote of the Selectmen, the polls for the meeting will remain open from 7 o’clock in themorning to 8 o’clock in the evening.Article 2013-112, 2013 only)Choose all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year (MarchArticle 2013-2 Incentives for Enhanced Conservation of Land (March 12, 2013only)Are you in favor of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which will createincentives for enhanced conservation of land for public use and conservation of energyresources? Proposed changes are:Add 2 definitions to Article 3 of Zoning:Commercial Conservation Development - An optional commercial development which providespublic access to dedicated open space and features energy efficient construction.Residential Conservation Development - An optional residential development which providespublic access to dedicated open space and features energy efficient construction.Change Section 600:6 c to be as follows (to update soils based lot size reference):(Continued on page 31)2012 Annual Report ~ 30 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 30)c. Cluster subdivisions which are specifically designed to preserve scenic vistas and pronouncedlandscapes (as designated in the Community Facilities Chapter of the AtkinsonMaster Plan) shall be entitled to compute the number of allowed units utilizing soil based lotsizing as defined by the Society of Soils Scientists of Northern New England (SSSNNE)Special Publication #4, "Soil Based Lot Sizing", Version 1 (September 2003, as revised),using the method implemented by the planning board under the Land Subdivision ControlRegulations. Protection of said vistas and landscapes is to be accomplished by not allowingthem to be developed nor be obstructed in view through protective or conservation easements.This provision does not apply to low-moderate developments, where the lowmoderateincentive is utilized. (See Section 505:2) (1998) (2013)Add new section to 600:6:d. Conservation subdivisions which are specifically designed to save energy and preservepublic access open space, shall be entitled to compute the maximum number of dwellingunits utilizing soil based lot sizing as defined by the Society of Soils Scientists of NorthernNew England (SSSNNE) Special Publication #4 "Soil Based Lot Sizing", Version 1(September 2003, as revised), using the method implemented by the planning board underLand Subdivision Control Regulations or Site Development Plan Regulations, as applicable.Change start of Section 600:16 from "Such" to "Except for residential conservation subdivisions,such"Change start of Section 600:17 from "Open" to "Except for residential conservation subdivisions,open"Add Section 640Section 640 - Residential Conservation Developments640:1 Purpose and RequirementsThe purpose of this article is to encourage and provide incentives for conservation orienteddevelopment. The requirements for a project to be considered as a residential conservationdevelopment are:a. The development must be eligible for review as a Rural Cluster Residential Developmentas provided in Article VI, Section 600, andb. The development must feature energy efficient construction, andc. The development must have dedicated open space which guarantees public access anduse of the open space.(Continued on page 32)2012 Annual Report ~ 31 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 31)640:2 AuthorityThis innovative land use control article is adopted under the authority of RSA 674:21.Notwithstanding other provisions of Atkinson's Zoning Ordinance, authority is herebygranted to the Planning Board, as allowed under RSA 674:21, II, to issue a special use permitto modify the requirements for conservation developments to accommodate energy certificationand site specific circumstances of the parcel being developed.640:3 Energy Efficiency RequirementsAll construction in the development must meet baseline levels for energy efficient constructionby using either the National Green Building Standard (NGBS ICC 700) bronze level orhigher verification, or the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) program’s baseline or higher certification. The choice of which ofthese minimum standards to use is at the discretion of the developer. The Planning Boardmay, at its discretion, issue a special use permit to use a different energy efficient buildingstandard providing it has provisions for independent certification.640:4 Open Space RequirementsTo qualify for consideration, a development must dedicate 50% of the total parcel area asopen space, and 50% of the open space must be Contiguous Public Access Open Space(CPAOS). The CPAOS must be deeded to the Town of Atkinson (under RSA 36-A:4) orplaced under an easement with an appropriate conservation organization.The Planning Board may issue a Special Use Permit to allow the CPAOS to not be contiguousdue to special site conditions or compelling public purpose.If the easement is not held by the Town of Atkinson the easement holder shall be a qualifiedorganization within the meaning of Section 170(h)(3) of the United States Internal RevenueCode of 1954 as presently amended, and as the same may hereafter be amended or changedfrom time to time, which organization has among its purposes the conservation or preservationof land and water areas. The easement holder shall have the power to assign the easementto a like organization. The developer shall bear the cost of endowing the easement andeasement monitoring. This cost shall be determined by the easement holder, and proof thatan easement deed to a suitable organization has been filed shall be a condition of final approvalfor the development.640:5 Open Space Design CriteriaAreas containing the following shall be considered high priority for inclusion in theCPAOS:(Continued on page 33)2012 Annual Report ~ 32 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 32)a. Prime wetlands, riparian areas, wetlands, streams, and buffers for those resourcesb. Critical or high quality wildlife habitat areasc. Significant stands of trees or significant individual treesd. Cultural and historic resources (e.g., stone walls, historic homes and structures)e. Existing trails, old farm roads, cart pathsf. Areas that connect to undeveloped open space on adjacent propertiesg. Ridgelines, particularly those that continue through the parcelh. Viewshed areas and scenic vistasi. Public water supply sources and water supply protection buffersThe CPAOS must primarily consist of land which is accessible and usable by the public, orwhich meets some compelling public purpose. The planning board shall consult with andseek a recommendation from the conservation commission about the design of the CPAOS,and, if in the opinion of the planning board the CPAOS meets these criteria the CPAOS criteriawill be satisfied when the project is implemented according to the CPAOS design.640:6 Open Space UsesAny use of the CPAOS is subject to approval of the planning board and conservation commissionand shall demonstrate that such uses will not negatively impact the natural amenitiespreserved through the conservation subdivision design.The following uses generally are permitted in the CPAOS, unless specifically prohibited orrestricted as a condition of subdivision approval to protect important natural features orcharacteristics of the parcel:a. Forest managementb. Agricultural cultivation and pasturesc. Passive (non-motorized) trails and recreational usesd. Snowmobile trailse. Hunting and fishingf. Utility infrastructure, including community wellsg. Parking areas for access to the CPAOSThe following uses are generally too intrusive to be permitted in either the open space or theCPAOS:a. Cell phone towersb. Water towers(Continued on page 34)2012 Annual Report ~ 33 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 33)640:7 Open Space ProtectionThe CPAOS shall be retained in a natural, undisturbed state, except for those activities permittedand approved as provided above, or as required for active management according to aconservation agreement and management plan written by a qualified natural resource professional.The removal of soils, trees, and other natural features from the designated open space is prohibited,except as consistent with conservation objectives or permitted uses as providedabove.640:8 Incentive SystemThe maximum number of living units permitted shall be determined using soil based lot sizingas defined by the Society of Soils Scientists of Northern New England (SSSNNE) SpecialPublication #4, "Soil Based Lot Sizing", Version 1 (September 2003, as revised).a. The development may include single family, duplex, or multi-family units with up toeight units per building.b. The parcel size of 20 and 30 acres for multi-family structures (section 600:9) shall bereduced to 10 acres.c. The requirement under 600:5-a (2) of 300 feet distance from a town road for three (3) toeight (8) townhouse structures shall be reduced to 200 feet.640:9 Conceptual Design ReviewAll applicants considering a residential conservation development are encouraged to participatein a preliminary design review with the Planning Board and conservation commissionto discuss the characteristics of the site and proposed development plan in conceptual terms.640:10 Conservation Development Occupancy Permit RequirementsNo Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the Town of Atkinson for any unit in a conservationdevelopment until a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)Certificate, proof of National Green Building Standards (NGBS) verification, or proof ofenergy efficiency (if a special use permit allows a different standard) has been filed with thePlanning Office.640:11 Relationship to Other Ordinances and RegulationsNo portion of this ordinance shall nullify the provisions of any other town ordinance provisionswhich relate to environmental protection, water supply, sanitary disposal, trafficsafety, and fire and life safety protection. Where applicants propose a conservation devel-(Continued on page 35)2012 Annual Report ~ 34 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 34)opment of single family homes or mixed single family and multi-family homes, all provisionsof the subdivision and site plan regulations shall apply unless waived by the PlanningBoard. Where applicants propose a conservation development consisting of multi-familyunits or mixed commercial and multi-family units, the site plan regulations shall applyunless waived by the Planning Board.640:12 ConflictIf any provision of this ordinance is in conflict with the provisions of other ordinances, themore restrictive ordinance shall apply, except for any provision relating to lot size, setbacks,or density, in which case the provisions of this ordinance shall apply.And to amend Section 410:7 by removing the phrase “Volume II”And to amend Section 610:3 a by deleting existing text and inserting:The maximum number of living units permitted shall be determined using soil based lot sizingas defined by the Society of Soils Scientists of Northern New England (SSSNNE) SpecialPublication #4. “Soil Based Lot Sizing,” Version 1 (September 2003, as revised).Recommended by the Planning BoardArticle 2013-3 Add Wright Farm Pond to Prime Wetlands (March 12, 2013only)Are you in favor of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Article IVSection 410:10 by adding “Wright Farm Pond” to the list of Prime Wetlands, to read:Wright Farm Pond46 +/- acre wetland bordered by Sawmill Road, Summit Drive,Walker Road, Merrill Drive, Meeting Rock Road, and BittersweetLane, primarily on tax Map 13 Lot 96Recommended by the Planning BoardArticle 2013-4 Energy Efficiency Certifications (March 12, 2013 only)Are you in favor of an amendment to the Building Code Ordinance to add newSection 510:7:No certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Town of Atkinson for any unit in a ConservationDevelopment until a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)Certificate, proof of National Green Building Standards (NGBS) verification, or proof of(Continued on page 36)2012 Annual Report ~ 35 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 35)energy efficiency (if a special use permit allows a different standard) has been filed with thePlanning Office.Recommended by the Planning BoardArticle 2013-5Operating BudgetShall the Town of Atkinson raise and appropriate as an Operating Budget, notincluding appropriations by Special Warrant Articles and other appropriations votedseparately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the Warrant or asamended by vote of the First Session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling FourMillion Seventy-three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-one Dollars ($4,073,161)? Shouldthis article be defeated, the Default Budget shall be Three Million Eight Hundred SeventysevenThousand Two Hundred Thirty-seven Dollars ($3,877,237), which is the same as lastyear, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Atkinson, or bylaw; or the governing body may hold one special meeting in accordance with RSA 40:13, Xand XVI, to take up the issue or a revised Operating Budget only.Article 2013-6Bow HuntingShall the Town vote to allow Bow Hunting in Town Forests? This would helpcontrol the size of the deer herds as recommended by the New Hampshire Fish andGame Department to reduce the tick population and risks of Lyme Disease? A permitfrom the Selectmen's Office would be required in order to bow hunt in otherwise-postedTown Forests, and would be valid only for the current year. An applicant for the permitwould have to show a valid current year or lifetime New Hampshire Fish and Game Archeryor Crossbow License to obtain the permit, produce the permit on demand if requested byPolice or Fish and Game Officials, and comply with all New Hampshire Hunting Laws andSeasons.Article 2013-7Update List of Town ForestsShall the Town vote to designate the following small parcels as Atkinson TownForests, to be managed by the Conservation Commission under the provisions of RSA31:112 II?Map 2 Lot 53 10.2 acres Brushwood Drive (Wattie Conservation Gift)Map 4 Lot 46 4.2 acres (MacPherson Conservation Gift)Map 18 Lot 40 7 acres Sawmill Swamp (1979 Tax Sale)Map 18 Lot 65 7 acres Sawmill Swamp (1992 Lewis Builders Land Swap)(Continued on page 37)2012 Annual Report ~ 36 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 36)Map 18 Lot 82 4 acres Sawmill Swamp (1999 Conservation CommissionLillian Lewis Heirs Purchase)Map 18 Lot 84 2.78 acres Sawmill Swamp (1999 Conservation CommissionLillian Lewis Heirs Purchase)Map 18 Lot 85 2.26 acres Sawmill Swamp (2007 Conservation CommissionMarilyn Matté Purchase)Map 18 Lot 86 4 acres Sawmill Swamp (1992 Lewis Builders Land Swap)Map 19 Lot 80 4.07 acres (1989 Balazik Conservation Gift)All of these parcels are classified as Conservation Land on the Atkinson Tax Maps, butwere never added as Town Forests. This article also corrects an error in the 1991 TownMeeting Article #42, which did declare the Balazik parcel a Town Forest, but used thewrong map number.Article 2013-8Cable TV EquipmentShall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars($30,000) for the purchase and installation of studio production equipment for AtkinsonCommunity Television, to ensure secure remote access to studio equipment andto replace a character generator, such sum to be withdrawn from the Atkinson CommunityTelevision Capital Reserve Fund established for this purpose? No new tax dollarswill be needed to fund this appropriation. This article will lapse at the completion ofthis project or on December 31, 2018, whichever comes first, and is addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 2, Abstain – 0, No – 1Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0Article 2013-9C.A.S.A.Shall the Town vote to support the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)and to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for 2013? CASAis a statewide, nonprofit organization that recruits, screens and trains volunteers to advocatefor abused and neglected children in New Hampshire Courts. This is in addition to Article2013-5, the Operating Budget, but will be included in future Operating Budgets.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No - 0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 3, Abstain – 1, No – 2Article 2013-10Fire Department Capital ReserveShall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ninety Thousand Dollars(Continued on page 38)2012 Annual Report ~ 37 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 37)($90,000) to be added to the Fire Department Capital Reserve Fund, previously establishedfor the purpose of acquiring fire equipment and vehicles, as outlined in theBoard of Engineers’ Capital Improvement Plan? This is in addition to Article 2013-5,the Operating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No –0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0Article 2013-11Fire Tanker ReplacementShall the town vote to appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Twelve ThousandDollars ($212,000) for the purchase of a new Fire Tanker and associated equipment,such funds to come from the Fire Department Capital Reserve Fund established forthe purpose of acquiring fire equipment and vehicles; to authorize the Selectmen toapply for, accept and receive any Federal, State and/or local funds which may becomeavailable for this purpose and to authorize the sale by bid or trade of the 1986 FireTanker? This article will lapse at the completion of this project or on December 31, 2018,whichever comes first, and is addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No – 0Article 2013-12Fire HydrantsShall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars($30,000) for the purchase and installation of six (6) fire hydrants, to be installedon the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) waterline expansion in the area ofBelknap Drive, Brookside Terrace, Deer Run Road, Emery Drive and Island PondRoad, the final locations to be determined by the Fire Chief, and to apply for, acceptand receive any Federal, State and/or local funds which may become available for thispurpose? This article will lapse at the completion of this project or on December 31, 2018,whichever comes first, and is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 4, Abstain – 2, No - 0Article 2013-13Heritage CommissionShall the Town vote to establish a Heritage Commission and a Heritage Fund inaccordance with the provisions of RSA 673 and RSA 674? The Heritage Commissionshall not function as an Historic District Commission and shall only have advisory powers,except for town owned property placed in the Heritage Commission's care by the authority(Continued on page 39)2012 Annual Report ~ 38 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 38)having jurisdiction over that property, and private property placed in the Heritage Commission'scare by the property owner.The Heritage Commission shall consist of 7 full members and up to 5 alternate membersappointed by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to RSA 673:4-a and RSA 673:5. One memberof the Heritage Commission shall be a selectman, two members shall be appointed fromthe Atkinson Historical Society, two members shall be appointed from the Atkinson LibraryTrustees, and the remaining two members shall be from the community at large.Article 2013-14Shim and OverlayShall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred ThirtyfiveThousand Dollars ($135,000) to shim and overlay the paved portion of JerichoRoad, Sawmill Road and Summit Drive, and to shim Meditation Lane; all work to bedone under the supervision of the Road Agent? This article is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0Article 2013-15Reclamation and PavingShall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred FortythreeThousand Dollars ($143,000) to reclaim and pave Summit Drive from WalkerRoad to Sawmill Road; all work to be done under the supervision of the Road Agent?This article is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0Article 2013-16Winter Capital ReserveShall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars($10,000) for the Winter Capital Reserve Fund, and to appoint the Board of Selectmenas agents to expend such funds; this sum represents a portion of the unexpended balanceof the 2012 Winter Maintenance Account, and will come from the UndesignatedFund Balance? This is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 2, Abstain – 0, No – 1Not Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0Article 2013-17Legal Capital Reserve FundShall the Town vote to create a Legal Capital Reserve Fund under RSA 35.1 V,(Continued on page 40)2012 Annual Report ~ 39 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 39)for unanticipated legal expenses, to appoint the Board of Selectmen as agents to expendsuch funds and to appropriate Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), such sum representingpart of the unexpended balance of the 2012 Legal Account? This is in additionto Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0Article 2013-18Mosquito Expendable TrustShall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Forty-seven ThousandThree Hundred Ninety Dollars ($47,390) for the purpose of insect control, such fundsto be put into the Mosquito Control Expendable Trust Fund created for that purpose,and to name the Selectmen as agents to expend this money? This is in addition to Article2013-5, the Operating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 3, Abstain – 1, No - 2Article 2013-19Police CruiserShall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty-seven ThousandTwo Hundred Ninety-two Dollars ($37,292) to purchase and outfit a new policecruiser? Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) to come from the Undesignated Fund Balance,and Thirty-four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-two Dollars ($34,292) to be raised bytaxes. One old vehicle will be disposed of in accordance with Article 2008-32. This is anon-lapsing appropriation and will not lapse until the project is complete or until December31, 2014, whichever comes first. This is a Special Article in addition to Article 2013-5, theOperating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 5, Abstain – 1, No - 0Article 2013-20Recreation Capital ReserveShall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars($15,000) for the Recreation Capital Reserve Fund, established in 2004 for thepurpose of acquisition, design, renovation and development of recreation fields andfacilities? This is in addition to Article 2013-5, the Operating Budget.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 3, Abstain – 1, No - 2(Continued on page 41)2012 Annual Report ~ 40 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 40)Article 2013-21Tree WardenShall the Town vote to establish the position of Tree Warden as authorized byRSA 231:139 revised May 2012, which shall be a three-year term, to be appointed bythe Board of Selectmen? The duties of the Tree Warden are listed in RSA 231-139through 151 and shall include, but are not limited to, maintenance and protection of communitytrees and shrubs in town public ways, village commons, parks and other publicgrounds. The Tree Warden shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Conservation Commissionand will assist with and advise the Commission concerning the care of Town Forests,as authorized by RSA 31:112.Article 2013-22Town Hall GeneratorShall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty-five Thousand Dollars($35,000) to purchase and install a stand-by, self-starting propane electric generatorwhich will provide enough electricity to power Town Hall in an emergency situation,allowing the Town Hall to remain operational during a power outage? 50% of this expensewill be from Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) grants, 25% willbe from in-kind services and 25% will be from taxation. This article will lapse at the completionof this project or on December 31, 2018, whichever comes first, and is addition toArticle 2013-5, the Operating Budget. This project will only go forward after receipt of theFEMA Grant.Selectmen: Yes – 3, Abstain – 0, No – 0Recommended by the Budget Committee: Yes – 4, Abstain – 1, No - 1Article 2013-23Town WebmasterShall the Selectmen study whether to establish the position of Town Webmaster,its term, method of appointment, duties and compensation?Article 2013-24 Conflict of Interest Amendments #1Shall the Town vote to approve an amendment to the Conflict of Interest Ordinanceas follows:To make additions/changes to Section IV:Add – "ENTITY Any person having an interest" andAdd – "JURISDICTION The Committee is deemed to have jurisdiction when ALL of thefollowing conditions are met:(Continued on page 42)2012 Annual Report ~ 41 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 41)The Petitioner is an entity with an interestThe Petitioner identifies the infraction in the OrdinanceThe Respondent is a Town Member.".Change the definition of family:FROM: "FAMILY Includes spouse, parents, stepparents, grandparents, children, stepchildren,grandchildren, brothers, stepbrothers, sisters, stepsisters, and in-laws"To: "FAMILY Includes spouse, parents, stepparents, grandparents, children, stepchildren,grandchildren, brothers, stepbrothers, sisters, stepsisters, in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces ornephews. Relatives are by blood, marriage or adoption as listed within this paragraph".To change Section VII:FROM: "A. Any person or group may..."TO: "A. Any entity may ..."Article 2013-25 Conflict of Interest Amendments #2SHALL the Town vote to approve an amendment to the Conflict of Interest Ordinanceby adding:"Section IX A –As Town leaders, Selectmen, Department Heads and Committee Chairpersonsare encouraged to immediately report any identified conflicts of interest.Section IX B – All members of Town government shall be given a copy of this ordinancewithin seven (7) days of date of hire, appointment or election and within thirty (30) daysshall sign as received. " ?Given under our hands and seal this 28 th day of January, 2013:Fred J. Childs, Jr, ChairmanWilliam G. FrielTodd L. Barbera2012 Annual Report ~ 42 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2013 FY Budget Summary2012 2013Account Budget Expended BoS Budget % ChangeExecutive 145,396 141,246 150,338 154,445 6.22%Elections & Registration 149,719 139,622 151,754 149,656 -0.04%Financial Administration 295,934 298,258 349,086 345,945 16.90%Legal Services 80,000 41,202 65,000 36,500 -54.38%Personnel Administration 40,536 40,459 45,634 45,634 12.58%Planning & Zoning 34,801 24,174 23,890 21,390 -38.54%Buildings 97,816 153,557 94,531 143,373 46.57%Cemeteries 45,577 36,606 48,287 48,287 5.95%Other Insurance 55,672 55,706 56,668 56,668 1.79%Advertising & Regional Exp. 6,278 6,278 6,269 6,269 -0.14%General Government Total 951,729 937,108 991,457 1,008,167 5.93%Police DepartmentElderly Affairs767,32740,743752,02446,338873,22645,488870,07644,48813.39%9.19%Ambulance 1 1 1 0.00%Fire Department 272,844 288,967 299,909 287,203 5.26%Building Inspections 48,473 49,372 54,662 49,662 2.45%Homeland Security 650 805 4,550 650 0.00%Dispatch 38,890 38,694 39,467 39,467 1.48%Public Safety Total 1,168,928 1,176,200 1,317,303 1,291,547 10.49%Highway Department 409,847 345,764 424,558 419,858 2.44%Street Lighting 34,100 37,935 38,500 38,500 12.90%Highways & Streets 443,947 383,699 463,058 458,358 3.25%Recycling 35,427 26,848 35,123 47,123 33.01%Solid Waste Disposal 589,601 440,625 470,835 450,835 -23.54%Sanitation Total 625,028 467,473 505,958 497,958 -20.33%Health Administration 4,594 4,525 3,970 3,970 -13.58%Health Agencies 39,244 39,244 39,889 38,889 -0.90%Animal Control 18,181 17,883 19,663 19,663 8.15%General Assistance 14,400 10,447 14,400 14,400 0.00%Health & Welfare Total 76,419 72,099 77,922 76,922 0.66%Recreation 75,970 74,102 74,099 74,099 -2.46%Grounds Maintenance 46,750 53,232 46,750 46,750 0.00%Community Center 48,699 44,326 47,415 47,415 -2.64%Library 362,583 363,294 378,576 376,576 3.86%Patriotic Purposes 3,225 2,751 3,030 3,030 -6.05%Cable Operations 40,752 36,345 41,443 40,543 -0.51%Culture & Recreation Total 577,979 574,050 591,313 588,413 1.81%Conservation 6,003 5,232 8,727 7,827 30.38%Conservation Total 6,003 5,232 8,727 7,827 30.38%Long-term Debt - Principal 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 0.00%Long-term Debt Interest 64,388 64,388 58,969 58,969 -8.42%Debt Total 149,388 149,388 143,969 143,969 -3.63%Total Operating Budget 3,999,421 3,765,249 4,099,707 4,073,161 1.84%2012 Annual Report ~ 43 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Summary of Money Warrant ArticlesArticle # Name Delib. Rec.2013-4 Operating Budget 4,073,1612013-8 Cable TV Equipment 30,0002013-9 C.A.S.A. 5002013-10 Fire Department Capital Reserve 90,0002013-11 Fire Tanker Replacement 212,0002013-12 Fire Hydrants 30,0002013-14 Shim and Overlay 135,0002013-15 Reclamation and Paving 143,0002013-16 Winter Capital Reserve 10,0002013-17 Legal Capital Reserve 10,0002013-18 Mosquito Expendable Trust 47,3902013-19 Police Cruiser 37,2922013-20 Recreation Capital Reserve 15,0002013-22 Town Hall Generator 35,000Total Money Warrant Articles 4,868,3432012 Annual Report ~ 44 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Atkinson Community Television (ACTV-20)Isn't Time an amazing thing? Twenty-three years ago, the Board of Selectmen approved theCable Advisory Committee's request to begin broadcasting as Atkinson Community Televisionon the local cable system (at that time, Harron Communications). From those earlydays, when volunteers and town officials grappled with the technology and the implicationsof broadcasting town meetings and events, to now, when residents have come to expect tofind the Selectmen Live on cable channel 20 every Monday night, ACTV-20 has witnessedmultiple changes. Harron Communications became Adelphia, then Comcast. All-volunteerstaffing at ACTV-20 gave way to a mix of volunteers and paid employees. Video cameraswent from being large and heavy pieces of delicate equipment to something small enough tofit inside a carry-on bag (or smaller). The number of changes I have witnessed in my fiveshort years here as PEG Access Studio Coordinator is amazing as well. Videotape has allbut become extinct, and some pundits in the video world are already throwing dirt on thecoffin of DVD's and other optical media. Digital Broadcasting completely supplanted AnalogBroadcasting in 2009, digital cable completely replaced analog cable in Atkinson in2011, and the Internet (with smartphones/tablets and smartTV's) is already transforminghow we all watch television yet again.As a station, ACTV-20 continues to evolve with the times. This year, our shows went frombeing “programs” to “content” and found their way onto your computer monitor or smartphone/tabletvia the Town Website in addition being found on your TV (on Comcast Channel20). Special thanks go to the Technology Committee (and especially, Wendy Barker) formaking it all possible. I am still working a few small kinks out in the workflow, but my goalis to have each government meeting we cover onto the Internet within twenty-four hours ofit originally airing on ACTV-20. For now, if you don't see the meeting you want on the Videospage of the Town Website, go directly to Vimeo.com and access them there (at http://vimeo.com/search?q=TownofAtkinsonNH).ACTV-20 is also about to undergo a radical makeover at the beginning of 2013. In 1989, westarted out in a closet. In 2008, our closet got a small annex when we were walled off fromthe Town Bookkeeper's Office. Now, the Server Room warrant article from 2010 is finallycoming to fruition, and our two main equipment racks will soon have a new climatecontrolledhome in the same room as the rack housing Town Hall's network services. Thischange will give us more space in the end, but will also necessitate and facilitate changes inhow we operate, and those changes are being incorporated into the station's Capital ImprovementPlan (CIP) as I write this. The next five years will see us moving towards producingall our programming in High-Definition, as we replace aging/obsolete equipment.(Continued on page 46)2012 Annual Report ~ 45 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 45)With all the change that has happened over twenty-three years, I want everyone to rememberone thing has remained constant: our need for your input. ACTV-20 would have no reasonto exist without you. What you would like to see on ACTV-20 has always been at thecore of what we do, but we can't give you what you want without your help. That is why ourslogan has been, and will continue to be, “You are watching ACTV. Your Community …Your Channel”.Respectfully Submitted,David A. WilliamsPEG Access Studio Coordinator2012 Annual Report ~ 46 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Animal ControlOnce again, working as a team, Animal Control and the Town Clerks office has had a verysuccessful year registering dogs throughout town. We registered over 1,000 dogs this yearas compared to 1920 when the town only had 42. The town and its residency have grownsignificantly since then.Throughout the year we have been kept busy with residents’ concerns and needs. We haveseen an increase in calls regarding wild animals this year. Despite what people seem to thinkthis town does have wild animals. There have been an unusual amount of turkeys throughoutthe town and even a moose that decided to visit several residents.I would like to take this time to caution residents about handling stray animals and wildlife.The possibility of being bitten or exposed to rabies or many other serious diseases that theseanimals could be carrying is something that we want to avoid.I would like to thank the Firefighters Association for hosting the annual rabies clinic. TheTown Clerk’s office was there to make the dog registration process a one-stop event. Dr.Joseph Guischard made this event work. This event was very successful and I thank allthose whom made it possible.I would like to thank all of my assistants, Andrew Cammilleri, Lynne Cunningham, StaceyCurley, and Matt Tomborello, for all of their hard work and dedication this year. We arelooking forward to serving the communitythis upcoming year.Respectfully submitted,Joshua DugdaleTown Pound, Main Street2012 Annual Report ~ 47 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Building DepartmentHistory: The first Building Inspector in Atkinson was Philo Hutcheson, whose name firstappears in the 1955 Town Report. Subsequent legislation by the voters of Atkinson definedthe responsibilities of the Building Inspector. Our current Inspector, Bob Jones, has heldthe position since 1990.2012 construction projects: Volume and value of construction projects are holding steadythis year. We see more renovations and repairs to existing housing in the form of kitchenand bath remodels, small additions and lots of new roofs. During 2012 there were 178 Building Permits issued for the following: Residential New Single Family (8) Foundations (9) Commercial New Buildings (2) Residential teardown (1) (fire training exercise) Extra Features: Pools (13) Sheds (1) Garages (4) Decks and Porches new and rebuilt (25) In -LawApartments (1) Remodel: Siding (8) Windows, Roofs (46) Kitchen or Bath Remodel (16) Additions and Finish Up(14) Finish Basements (2) Interior Alterations (9) Complete remodeling (4) Other (7) Repairs: (doors, windows, ice and water damage) (7) Demolition: Buildings (1) In addition there were numerous permits for generator installations.Total estimated value of construction $ 4,880,505.00, up over half a million from 2011.All Inspectors are readily available on Monday evenings from 6:30PM to 8:00PM for questionsand permit application and can be contacted for inspections directly on their voice mailnumbers. Building Inspector & Code Enforcement Officer: 362-1057 (Bob Jones and Jim Kirsch) Electrical Inspector: 362-1070 (Dave Pallaria) Plumbing & Gas Inspector : 362-1071 (Bill Ashford) Health Officer: 362-1073 (Mike Dorman) Fire Inspectors: Atkinson Fire Station – 362-4203 (Chief Mike Murphy)**Remember obtaining a permit is just the first step, inspections must be done and Certificatesof Completion or Occupancy must be issued to complete the project.The Atkinson Web Site www.town-atkinsonnh.com has information on permit requirements.Building Code Section 620:1 states that all conventionally constructed buildings shall conformto and comply with the New Hampshire State Building Codes which includes StateFire Codes.Respectfully submitted,Robert Jones, Building Inspector2012 Annual Report ~ 48 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Byways CommitteeNew Hampshire has officially recognized that our Main Street is tangible evidence of andreflects a microcosm of New Hampshire’s scenic beauty and historical, architectural, andcultural heritage. In appreciation and recognition of all of these special qualities, the Statehas officially awarded Atkinson’s Main Street the designation of being a New HampshireCultural and Scenic Byway. (A State Byways sign appears along Main Street nearthe Community Center and near the Atkinson-Hampstead state line.)Atkinson is also the southernmost N.H. town on the old colonial Stage Coach route whichbegan in Boston, passed through Haverhill and then passed through the Main Streets ofAtkinson, Hampstead, Chester and Auburn on the way to Manchester and Concord. TheState of N.H, appreciating and recognizing the Stage Coach route as a part of N.H.’s history,has also officially designated Main Street Atkinson’s portion of the stage coachroute as “The Old Stage Coach By-way.”The Byways Committee would like to thank both Town Librarian Caroline Birr for her researchand finding an actual picture of the stagecoach that passed through early Atkinsonand Edward Antolewicz for his beautiful work designing the Byway logo sign.Since Atkinson was first settled in 1727, Main Street has always been a much-traveledroad. Fortunately, it has virtually been preserved from development, leaving the originalcharacter of much of Main Street relatively unaltered. If you discount the overhead utilitywires and the road paving, much of Main Street today is like looking into a mirror of Atkinson’shistorical past.Main Street was the first part of Atkinson to be developed and gives a glimpse of “old”Atkinson. It includes some of Atkinson’s oldest and most architecturally and historicallysignificant homes and homesteads where many of Atkinson’s very prominent citizens andearly political leadership lived.Currently, along Atkinson’s Old Stage Coach Byway, 6 homes survive from before Atkinsoneven existed as a N.H. town, with 9 homes from before the American RevolutionaryWar and a total of 25 pre-Civil War homes. Although some modern in-filling has occurred,Atkinson’s earlier days are very evident as you drive along Main Street.Main Street also includes several non-architectural sites, including the colonial-era TownPound, the “Old” Town Cemetery, the Town Common donated to honor Atkinson’s Civil(Continued on page 50)2012 Annual Report ~ 49 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 49)War veterans, and the field opposite the Page Homestead where Atkinson’s colonial militiaused to drill and train.A still-active farm on northern Main Street reflects Atkinson’s agricultural heritage andearly days as an agricultural community. In early days, Atkinson’s many farms had openfields bounded by old stone walls. The still-remaining old stone walls which used to framethose fields give one the feeling of the “original” cleared Atkinson landscape of the colonialperiod, and the once commanding views and vistas that could be seen from the manyhills of Atkinson.The beautiful old colonial stone walls which line much of Main Street are a special featureof Atkinson’s Byway. We encourage those Main St. residents who have stone walls alongthe road to keep them repaired and cleared of all growth so their rugged beauty can be seenand fully appreciated.Main Street’s Town Center Scenic Vista provides a very beautiful picture-perfect impressionof a small New Hampshire town: a small valley with stone-bounded fields with theearly period old white and steepled Atkinson Congregational Church dominating the scenicvista and cresting the hill overlooking the valley.Historically, the early colonial stage line which passed along Atkinson’s Main Street beganin 1740, as the main commerce and travel road used in N.H.’s colonial period to get fromBoston to Manchester and Concord.Stage passengers needed a rest stop and often times a lunch. The main horse-watering andpassenger rest stop in Atkinson was the Grover House Inn, (now owned by the Feuer family)next to the Town Pound and Feuer Lumber Yard, and listed as Byways Site # 35.During stage coach times, Main Street was called the Post Road, Coach Road or StageRoad. In winter, because the snow, ice and steepness of the current Stage Road overPoore’s Hill made it so difficult and dangerous for the stage to climb and go down safely,the State insisted that Atkinson put in a level By-pass around Poore’s Hill. That Bypass isnow known as the “Tunnel” because of the beautiful canopy of trees over it. The Tunnel’snatural beauty was one of the special parts of Atkinson which impressed the State.The passengers on those early stage coaches, when looking out their stage windows saw thesame historic homes and scenic beauty that they would see today if they drove the same(Continued on page 51)2012 Annual Report ~ 50 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 50)route by car. The historic and scenic view along the route of today’s cars is actually a snapshotin time of early Atkinson and New Hampshire.The Atkinson Byways CommitteeCarol GrantLinda JetteJohn WoltersDan KimballSteve LewisTeddy StewartLinda FredricksonMarilyn PrellDepot Bridge, Main Street2012 Annual Report ~ 51 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Conflict of Interest CommitteeAll public officials have a fiduciary responsibility, an absolute duty, to act in the best interestof the public. In April, 1997, the Town of Atkinson adopted a Conflict of Interest Ordinancein accordance with NH RSA 31:39-a. The ordinance defines a policy to ensure publictrust and the impartiality of Town Members should a conflict exist during the execution ofofficial duties. The ordinance provides the standard to which the residents of the Town ofAtkinson holds Town Members whether appointed, elected or employed.In 2012, the Conflict of Interest Committee appointed three new members. Several meetingswere held to initiate the members and to discuss our responsibilities to the Town. Nopetitions were received by the Committee during 2012.The Committee would like to take this opportunity to state that we are available to all TownMembers and Leaders seeking guidance in recognizing and avoiding perceived or real conflictsof interest in Atkinson.Respectfully submitted,Joyce LaFrance, ChairpersonCenter School, Academy Ave.(Used as the Police station, and most recentlyfor Family Mediation)2012 Annual Report ~ 52 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

The Atkinson Community Center and Senior ProgramsOnce upon a time, there was a wonderful place – a summer camp, where many young girlsfrom the city spent their summers, year after year for more than 30 years. The girls hikedaround the wooded trails, learned a lot about nature, self-respect, friendship and caring forothers, as well as how to cook and swim. They were taught and cared for by the dedicatedstaff. Then this wonderful place had financial problems and it became necessary to sell the69 acres of land and buildings. Do you know where this wonderful place was? You alreadyguessed it; it was the Trinity House Camp, where the current Atkinson Community Centerand conservation land are located.Townspeople approved the purchase of a 5-acre portion of the property at town meeting in1988. The remaining 64 acres were purchased the following year, and money was appropriatedto renovate the property and bring it up to code. It was renamed the Atkinson CommunityCenter and the Caroline Orr Conservation Land in 1990.The Trinity House Camp Committee, which later became the Atkinson Community CenterCommittee, was established in August 1989. Thanks to the efforts of its members and thecommunity, the building was ready to be used by local organizations in 1990. The muchneededexpanded parking facilities were completed in 1991. Since then, the Atkinson CommunityCenter has become the home of more than forty non-profit organizations, the SeniorProgram, voting, and many private functions. And do you remember the power outagecaused by the ice storm in December 2008? We were able to set up a warming center hereat the Community Center where many volunteers cooked and served more than 2000 meals.Many residents were able to have hot meals and enjoy each other’s company during thatdifficult time. In August 2010, thanks to the sponsorship of the Atkinson Women’s CivicClub, the Community Center began hosting the Summer Farmers Market and added the indoorwinter Market in 2011.Paul Bofinger, president of the Trust for N.H. Lands, said at the closing ceremony for theland protection project with the sale of the 69 acres in August 1990, “Successful projectssuch as this one are the result of imagination, perseverance, and a clear vision of the finalgoal – not of how much money can be made, but of what can be done for the public and theresource. This project is a victory for both.”Mrs. Virginia Busby, a member of the Atkinson Community Center Committee, wrote tothe local paper in October 1991, “ The Atkinson Community Center has been a fine exampleof community effort. Civic organizations, businesses, and individuals have donatedmoney, materials, services and countless hours of labor to make the improvements to trans-(Continued on page 54)2012 Annual Report ~ 53 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 53)form the facility from the Trinity House Camp to the Community Center.On behalf of a new generation, I am so proud to be a part of this great community, whichhas always had a clear vision for the future, and always come together whenever there was aneed.That same spirit of “community effort” was again shown when “BRITTANY’S GARDEN”was created. This three-season public garden sits on the front lawn of the Atkinson CommunityCenter. It was dedicated to Brittany Dawn Childs, granddaughter of Selectman FredChilds and the late Dale Childs. Brittany was a national award-winning equestrian, whodied tragically in a horse and buggy accident in August 1997 at the age of seven. Brittanyloved animals especially horses and took great pride in growing flowers with her grandmother.Residents felt it a fitting tribute to build this garden in her memory. The entire projectwas funded by generous donations from the community and continues to be maintainedby volunteers.The Atkinson Community Center’s landscape had a face-lift in 2012. The Atkinson GardenClub helped to redesign the grounds, choosing the shrubs and trees, and supervising theCare of Ground crews. Residents David and Hedi Shikes and the Lions Club each donatedone of two new benches. It now looks so beautiful and neat, and will require a minimumamount of care in the future.Our Senior Program has come a long way as well. In 1999, the town approved the positionof Recreation Coordinator. I started in this new role in November 1999. At that time therewere only 4 seniors involved. There are currently about 380 Atkinson seniors registered forour Senior Citizens' Program. It is hard to believe every Monday morning, more than 30seniors enjoy attending the Tai Chi class compared to the 4 people (including myself) at thebeginning of this program. My position started with 12 hours per week for the Senior Programwith an additional 12 hours to schedule community center events beginning in November2005. Even though my position is part time, it permits me to work up to 35 hoursper week. I can now offer more programs and activities for our seniors. This includes 6luncheons, exercise classes to keep the participants strong and healthy, as well as a varietyof trips. With longer work hours, I am able to maximize the Community Center’s use bylocal non-profit organizations and townspeople’s private functions.I am looking forward to continuing to provide great programs in 2013. Along with all theluncheons and exercise classes, there will be a 3-day trip to Pennsylvania in April, casinotrips, musical trips, a foliage trip and more. Thank you so much to the many seniors who(Continued on page 55)2012 Annual Report ~ 54 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 54)helped and supported the program last year.The Senior Program and the Community Center appreciate and value all the volunteer workand donations by local groups, especially the Atkinson Garden Club, the Atkinson LionsClub, and the Atkinson Women’s Civic Club. This community effort is truly the foundationof the Town of Atkinson then and now.Respectfully submitted,Noriko Yoshida-Travers2012 Annual Report ~ 55 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Conservation CommissionThis year the Conservation Commission purchased the "Jane Jones Lot", which containssome of the oldest growth forest in Atkinson, to merge with the Slade town forest off PopeRoad. The seller is donating a bridge for us to place over a stream which flows through thelot, and will work with us to set up a new trail on the parcel. Our next oldest forest parcel isthe "Fifteen Acre Lot" on the South side of Sawmill Swamp, which was pasture back in the1800's but is remote enough to have grown back into a fairly wild mature forest.Over a century ago, Gifford Pinchot, first head of the Forest Service, and Teddy Roosevelt,probably our most conservation-minded president, conflicted with John Muir, founder of theSierra Club, over how to manage park and forest land. Muir favored strict preservation,while Pinchot preferred careful conservation management..."the greatest good for the greatestnumber for the longest time". We have followers of both camps on the ConservationCommission. It is unlikely that we will ever do logging on either the Jane Jones lot or theFifteen Acre lot, except for thinning out diseased trees. We are fortunate to have enoughtown forest land to manage some for wilderness preservation and some for town timber productionand firewood.The Greenleaf Clark farm from Main Street, about 1880. Now the site of Van Ry Stables andthe Ruth McPherson town forest. Note the total lack of forest in the background to theNorth.(Continued on page 57)2012 Annual Report ~ 56 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 56)One of the most astounding natural changes in the last century has been the reforestation ofNew Hampshire since the decline of agriculture in the 1930's. The early forests were clearcutfor farming, and it is hard to find a picture of Atkinson of a century ago with muchwoodland in view. An interesting site to explore is historicaerials.com, which has aerialphotography for Atkinson going back to 1938. Here you can plug in your own address andsee what your place looked like back in the day.The Silas Noyes house, built 1768 (barn 1895), known as Anemone Farm, about 1910 (Ruth Sawyerphoto). Destroyed by fire in 1920. Today this is the entrance to the Sawyer town forest. Thedirt path going towards the barn is the small gated path that everyone uses to access the trails.The dirt road to the right is Sawyer Ave.In 2013 three large parcels of Atkinson land will be undergoing development. We have proposeda zoning change for conservation subdivisions, which will provide an incentive topreserve the trails and some of the open space on these parcels. We are also seeking to addsome small parcels to the town forests.We had received a grant from Rockingham Planning which we used to update the NaturalResources Inventory for the Atkinson Master Plan.We also received a grant from NH DRED (the Division of Resources and Economic Development)for trail improvements. We will be using this to upgrade a swampy section of theSawyer town forest trail system near the state line, South of the Bonin field.We have a couple of open full time and alternate positions on the Conservation Commissionand there is always plenty to do. Feel free to come by and attend a meeting!Tim Dziechowski, Chairman,Atkinson Conservation Commission2012 Annual Report ~ 57 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Elderly AffairsIn 2012 we provided 1,696 rides to our seniors, up from 1,377 in 2011, representing a 23%increase. We provide many services to our seniors, but by far our transportation program isour most requested service.We provide our Seniors with transportation to doctors offices, to hair dresser appointmentsor drop them off to complete some local shopping. We have transported Seniors to justabout all of the Boston Hospitals, Lahey Clinic in Burlington, V/A Hospital in Manchesterand Concord N.H... We would like as much notice as possible when requesting a transportso we can schedule all of these requestsOver time folks have read about our programs and when they no longer need either a wheelchair,walker or shower chair they give us a call to see if we can use these items. I ampleased to say that we have a large assortment of medical appliances on hand right at ourPolice Station. We have everything from hospital beds to motorized scooters to electric liftrecliners. These items can be either picked up at the station or we can deliver them directlyto your home.If any senior should require assistance with either utility bills, prescriptions or minor householdrepairs, please give us a call and through the new “Atkinson Police Charitable Fund”we will be able to provide you with the assistance you need. This past year we again sponsoredthe senior citizen flu clinic at the Community Center. This was our twelfth year ofproviding this service. We can also be of assistance with contractors who do not followthrough on their commitments to you or if you are looking for a reliable contractor to performwork around your home. We have just up-dated our contractors list and it is now onthe town’s web page or if you would like a copy, please give me a call and I will mail acopy to you.This year we provided over Forty Thousand Dollars of assistance to folks in town. We haveprovided oil deliveries, help with prescriptions, electric bills, installed several stair chairlifts so the seniors could utilize both floors of their home and many other services. It isthrough the generosity of our residents that we are able to provide these services.Our senior program is well known around the state and we are getting calls from manytowns asking for assistance in starting up a senior program like we have in town.It has been pleasure to serve as the Towns Director of Elderly Affairs since 1993. One ofthe great rewards of this position is when you find that you have been in a position to helpone of Atkinson’s finest residents with a situation they could not handle on their own. My(Continued on page 59)2012 Annual Report ~ 58 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 58)main goal is to make sure that our program stays up and running so that we can continue tohelp seniors in need of services. No senior should go without the basic every day conveniences.They should not have to decide between buying heating oil or getting a prescriptionfilled. We can provide that help, all any senior needs to do is just give us a call and we willdo all we can to provided the assistance of which they are in need. I am always available tohelp any senior by calling the Police Station at 362-4001 or you can call me at my residence,362-5627. Please do not hesitate to give me a call. All correspondence and requestsare kept strictly confidential.Remember, “You call, we haul. One stop shopping does it all”. Call us first for all ofyour needs and if we cannot provide the services you are looking for we know the agenciesthat can.Philip V. ConsentinoDirector of Elderly AffairsPolice Station, Academy Ave2012 Annual Report ~ 59 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Atkinson Energy Commission (AEC)The Atkinson Energy Commission’s focus has been to encourage energy conservation, energyefficiency and recycling at both the local government and residential level. (Recyclingsaves tremendous amounts of energy and lowers our town’s waste handling fees!) Our goalis to save residents money at home and on their tax bills, as well as reducing our carbonfootprint.As most residents are looking for ways to lower expenses, we continue to look for ways toshare great ideas for putting a dent in your energy bills. Last March, we held a “Button UpNew Hampshire” workshop, bringing in a local energy auditor to educate attendees aboutprojects that dramatically improve your home’s energy efficiency. The library has a ButtonUp DVD that you can check out to learn more about what you can do. Additionally, the libraryalso has “Kill-A-Watt” meters you can check and find out how much energy your appliancesuse, including those that are using energy even when they are “off”.Together with the Selectmen’s office, we have made tremendous progress in saving thetown money by implementing many of the short payback energy conservation measures(ECM) indentified in the in-depth energy audit. The audit was completed for the Town in2011 through an Office of Energy & Planning grant awarded to the Atkinson Energy Commission.We also reviewed the report for ECMs to include in the Town’s Building MaintenancePlans. We will be updating our energy software to track the impact these measuresare having in reducing the Town’s energy use.At the end of 2012, Commission member Michael Mascola began working with Timberlaneteacher, Mark Pederson and some of his students to inventory Atkinson street lights. Locationswere marked by GPS and associated with utility data. The resulting maps and reportswill allow the Commission and the Town to review lighting for safety, as well as the potentialfor more efficient lighting fixtures. In a 2007, street lights were 23% of the Town’s totalenergy expense! (That includes fuel for vehicles and building heating.)At the end of the year, planning began for an Energy Fair to be held at the Atkinson CommunityCenter on Saturday, April 6 th , 2013. The fair will include many energy saving products,as well as renewable energy options to help residents lower energy bills over the comingyears. We hope to see many area residents there – it’s free!(Continued on page 61)2012 Annual Report ~ 60 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 60)The Energy Commission would love your ideas and feedback. We need YOUR energy tosave the town’s energy! Please attend one of our meetings, which are typically held on thefourth Tuesday of the month in Town Hall at 7pm, if you are interested in learning more.Respectfully submitted,Michelle Veasey, Chair2012 Annual Report ~ 61 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Fire DepartmentWhen the Fire Department was established in April of 1944, the population of Atkinson was450 residents. Records show the fire department was manned by nine volunteer membersmostly farmers with no formal training in fire fighting and one older candy truck bought for$450.00 and converted by Kinney’s Garage to be the Town’s first and only fire truck forseveral years. The first station was a two bay wood stove-heated building built by volunteerson the site of the current new Library. Over the past sixty-eight years as the Town hascontinued to grow to just under sixty-eight hundred (6,800) residents, the Fire Department,keeping pace, has grown to thirty-nine (39) members and nine (9) emergency vehicles. Allof today’s department emergency vehicles have been properly designed, built and equippedfor the Fire/Rescue Service. We responded to 567 calls for service in both fire and emergencymedical in 2012. Although there are no records of how many calls for service therewere during the early year’s thing have drastically changed from 1944.Today all members are required to be trained and certified in a variety of fire fighting andemergency medical techniques and are paid on an on-call basis. Members have accumulated6,965 paid hours this year responding to emergencies and advancing their skills. Vehiclesand equipment have become much more sophisticated than ever before and take highlytrained personal to operate them safely and effectively. I am proud to say that today, becauseof the dedication and commitment of the entire membership over the years, the departmenthas been able to maintain an all-volunteer type system as originally established in1944 without the need for full-time personal.The current members continue to be proud of this heritage and thank the residents for yoursupport over the years as we continue to strive to provide you with a fire and emergencymedical department that meets the needs of the community. The Town of Atkinson has beenvery fortunate to have had people that volunteer and are willing to serve on the departmentin the common goal to protect the life and property of their neighbors. In addition to thepaid hours responding to emergencies, this year the membership also devoted 3,404 unpaidvolunteer hours to advancing their skills and education along with maintaining the vehiclesand equipment.It’s hard to believe that we have been in our new station for twelve years now and I ampleased to say that, due to proper planning of the building committee, the station continuesto meet the community needs and will continue to do so well into the future. Recently manyresidents have been without power for extended periods of time and the station has becomea place of refuge. We now can provide a warm safe building were residents are offeredfood, water, showers and a quite place to rest. During storm events we have fire and emer-(Continued on page 63)2012 Annual Report ~ 62 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 62)gency medical personal available and ready to assist you or provide you with up to date information.As we move into the future, your continued support of the Fire Department Capital ImprovementPlan developed thirty years ago, is critical. The plan outlines the replacementand refurbishments of our emergency vehicles, and lays out an estimated level of fundingthat is required to prevent unanticipated cost and tax increases. As in the past, the fire departmentrelies on the dedication of its volunteers and is always in need of new members ifyou are interested in joining the department give us a call at 362-5611 or stop in and visitus.In closing I and the entire membership want to thank the town’s people for your manythanks and letters we have received throughout the year and for your appreciation of whatwe do.RespectfullyChief Michael E Murphy(Continued on page 64)2012 Annual Report ~ 63 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 63)Fire Department Response to Emergency Calls - 2012This year the Fire Department responded to a total of 567 incidents.Medical Calls 378 Smoke Investigations 4Motor Vehicle Accidents 28 Power Lines down 4Building Fires 3 Public Assist 13Vehicle Fires 0 Grass/Woods Fire 3Chimney Fires 0 Illegal Burns & Misc 8Alarm Activations 93 Hazardous Materials 8C/O Activations 15 Mutual Aid (3 recvd & 17 given) 202012 Annual Report ~ 64 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Highway Department2012 was another productive year with a mild winter season and an early spring. All goodfor the taxpayers, not so good for the men who bought new plow equipment. With the earlyspring we got a head start on the construction season, Brox Inc. paved, Sawyer Ave, the eastend of Providence Hill Rd, Geary Ln, Bluebird Ln, and shimmed a portion of MeditationLn. Then Busby Construction backed up the new pavement with Recycled Asphalt Pavement(R.A.P.) with their shoulder-widening machine. They also replenished the shoulderson Bryant Woods Rd and Indian Ridge Rd. Having proper shoulder maintenance improvesthe safety of our roadways for vehicles as well as pedestrians and bicycle traffic. Improvedaesthetics are just a bonus.The town has completed one third of the 2008 Road System Action Plan. 2013 calls forSummit Dr to be reclaimed and repaved as well as paving Sawmill Rd, Jericho Rd, andshimming more of Meditation Ln. Please support the Highway Department warrant articleat this years Town Meeting and election, with your continued support. The Highway Departmentgoal is to maintain our roadways to a safe standard and keep our tax rate flat withno spikes (playing catch up is always more expensive then staying with the plan).In 2012 Atkinson was declared a disaster area once by the governor for a windstorm thatknocked out our power for a few days. The Highway Department cleared trees from ourroadways and worked with the power company as much as possible. Unitil was in the middleof a major tree clearing effort at the time. Focusing on Linebrook Rd, East Rd, AcademyAve, 121 (Main St), and part of Island Pond Rd. Hopefully, between their efforts and theHighway Department’s annual tree clearing, our power interruptions should be much lessfrequent.Moving forward and progressing towards our goals, that is my aim as your road agent, I amvery optimistic for our future, with a new board of selectmen and our new town administratorand caliber of the volunteers. Atkinson is in a position for a strong and bright future.Last but not least, I would like to thank my employees. Joe Martin worked with us for overa year and left this fall. I wish him well in his new endeavors. Jared Kohler was hired as hisreplacement. Jared has proven to be a hard working employee. Dave Witley has worked forus for 3 years. He supervises our recycling area and works with the Highway Departmentthroughout the year; shoveling and clearing walkways in the worst winter conditions, flagging,and trimming brush in the hottest summer weather. Dave has proven to be a dedicated,hard working addition to the department. And Josh Dugdale, your Assistant RoadAgent, worked his way through college as a seasonal employee and graduated on the Dean’s(Continued on page 66)2012 Annual Report ~ 65 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 65)List. He became a permanent part-time employee that has continued his education throughUNH Technology Center. Josh has earned a Level 1 Road Scholar certificate. He also becamea certified Fire 2 Firefighter and EMT for Atkinson as well as Animal Control Officer.Josh has proven to be a dedicated hard working town employee. Josh embraces technologyand has great computer skills. He has helped keep the Highway Department responsive currentand efficient.Atkinson is growing affluent community, with great schools, great services, and one of thelowest tax rates in the state. With your support and by working together we can keep it thatway. Thank you.Depot Bridge, Main Street2012 Annual Report ~ 66 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Atkinson Historical SocietyThe Atkinson Historical Society makes its home in the building at 3 Academy Avenue,most commonly known as the Kimball House because it served the town as the Kimball Libraryfrom 1909 until 1975.But let’s go back to the 29 th of March, 1768, just a year after the town of Atkinson was incorporated.The townspeople voted to “build a meeting house”, which they did and it waslocated where the Atkinson Fire House is now. This was completed in 1769, and in 1772,Stephen Peabody was called to be the pastor. His pay was “160 pounds lawful money” and10 cords of wood per year as long as he stayed in Atkinson.In the beginning of his ministry, Mr. Peabody purchased 12 acres of land from EnochKnight and built a home for him and his wife. One of the first things he did was to plant 3elm trees in front of his house. There are folks living in Atkinson today who can rememberthose elm trees.After his death in 1819, the house changed hands several times until 1909 when the ReverendJoseph Kimball bought the property and gave it to the town to be used for a “library,museum, and perhaps a cemetery”.In 1981, a new library having been built, the Historical Society was given the use of the entirebuilding to serve as a museum. From the very beginning the townspeople of Atkinsonhave most generously given of their time, their families’ historical artifacts, postcards, portraits,wonderful old clothing, and family genealogies, and so many other items to make thisa very special museum.Once when one of the Cub Scout troops was having a tour of the building, I asked them whya Historical Society was important to a town. Putting his hand up, one of the boys answered“it helps us to remember”. What a perfect answer!Please come and visit and maybe we can help you, too, to remember.Adele Dillon, President2012 Annual Report ~ 67 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Kimball LibraryThe first social library in Atkinson was organized in 1796. Parson Stephen Peabody andGeneral Nathaniel Peabody were credited with establishing the town’s first “circulating library”which opened on January 18, 1796.The Atkinson Free Public Library was founded on June 30, 1894. A room in the HezekiahDow house, located at the corner of Academy Ave and Main Street was reserved for books.Mr. & Mrs. Charles Noyes occupied the house and Mrs. Noyes served as the town’s firstlibrarian. The first library had 373 books and magazines and was open five hours eachweek.On March 21, 1896, the library was moved to the home of George Gilbert on Main Street.Mrs. Gilbert was appointed librarian with an annual salary of fifty dollars.In March 1907, Rev. Joseph Kimball recognized the need for a permanent building in whichto house a library. On April 13, 1907, Rev. Kimball donated the Stephen Peabody home(now the Atkinson Historical Society) to the town of Atkinson, NH for the sum of One Dollar.Rev. Kimball also stipulated the building be named the Kimball Library.In June of 1928, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Reynolds began their association with the Kimball Library.The library was in two small rooms on the east side of the house and in 1935, renovationswere made which included the removal of a partition to make one large libraryroom. Mrs. Reynolds served as librarian for 47 years (June 1928 - June 1975).As Atkinson’s population grew rapidly, there was a need for more library space. On June29, 1974 there was a ground breaking ceremony for the new addition. The library additionwas completed on April 6, 1975. In the late 1970’s and throughout the 1980’s, the librarybegan to expand its collection beyond books with vinyl records and cassette tapes. In 1988the library added their first public computer.The Kimball Library has evolved over the years from a small room in private homes to anew modern 11,400 sq ft facility completed on October 12, 2008. The Kimball Library currentlyhas 41,000 items in the collection, 20 public computers, electronic books & ereaders,public copier, scanner & fax, and meeting room facilities. In 2012, the Kimball Library upgradedthe circulation software and joined with the Plaistow and Sandown public librariesfor one union catalog and formed the Southern New Hampshire Library Cooperative. TheCooperative allows patrons from the three towns to borrow items from any of the three facilities.The feedback from our patrons on the new software and cooperative has been verypositive.(Continued on page 69)2012 Annual Report ~ 68 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 68)The 2012 Summer Reading program “Dream Big Read” was a huge success. There were atotal of 141 children in grades K-5 who participated in the program. The Young Adult program“Own the Night” had a total of 135 middle and high school student registered for theprogram. The summer reading kick-off program, with magician Peter Boie, had 250 childrenand parents in attendance. Another popular summer family event was the Star Party.Local astronomer, Tony Constanzo brought his amazing large telescopes for everyone toview the night sky. There were a total of 20 programs offered during the 6 week summerreading program.Throughout the year, the library offers programs for all ages. From weekly preschool storyhours to evening music performances, the library has something for everyone. The best wayto keep up on what’s happening is to visit our website at www.kimballlibrary.com.Here’s a few highlights of programs offered during 2012:Jack Frost Jamboree – winter fun with snowshoeing, mini golf, food, crafts & games.Cooking classes – cooking with spices, whole foods, Middle Eastern foods, new twist on Thanksgiving.Musical programs – Blue Grass, Irish Folk music, Timberlane Community Band.Historical programs – WWII & Vietnam Veterans, Civil War, National Parks & LighthousesGames & Crafts – Mah Jong, Wii, Knitting, PaintingBook Discussions (5 per month)Weekly preschool story hours and after school programs.Science Fair for children in grades K-7.The library continues to look at new technologies to offer the Atkinson community. Wecurrently have six ereaders available for loan and two iPads for use in the Children’s Room.We also have PC laptops available for use within the building and WiFi service is available24/7.In early 2012, the Kimball Library Board of Trustees applied for an EMPG (EmergencyManagement Performance Grant) matching grant for a standby generator. The grant wasapproved by the State of New Hampshire Department of Safety, Homeland Security andEmergency Management in May 2012, and the Friends of the Kimball Library donated thematching funds to secure the grant. The goal is to add the library to the Town of AtkinsonEmergency Management Plan at which time; the building can be used as a cooling andwarming center in emergency situations.The library also received a Harvard Pilgrim Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant in May.The grant was used to hold a Science Fair for children in grades K through seven on November10th. The Science Fair was such a success we hope to do another event next year(Continued on page 70)2012 Annual Report ~ 69 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 69)and partner with the Atkinson Academy.We would not be able to offer all the amazing programs throughout the year without the financialhelp of the Friends of the Kimball Library. We are grateful for all their support and fundraising efforts.Special thanks go out to the Kimball Library staff, all our volunteers, the Friends of theKimball Library, and our Trustees who have worked very hard this past year to make theKimball Library a success.Respectfully submitted,Diane M. HeerDirectorTotal Circulation for 20122012 Kimball Library StatisticsTotal Programs offered (Adult & Children) 604Total Patrons at the end of 2012 4,10193,198 itemsTotal Collection Size at the end of 2012 40,983Items added to collection 2,313Items deleted from collection 984*The history of the Kimball Library was taken from the Atkinson Then and Now 2 nd Edition c1999. The book is available for loanat the Kimball Library or for purchase from the Historical Society.Kimball Library, Academy Ave2012 Annual Report ~ 70 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Kimball LibraryFinancial Report (Profit and Loss)For the Year Ending December 31, 2012IncomeBook Shop 680.85Copy 1,764.34Debit card Reimb for DVD 1,741.82Donations ReceivedGeneral donations receivedGenerator 110.00General donationsreceived - Other 2,192.65Total General donations received 2,302.65Ruth Campbell Fund Grant 1,092.28Thelma Pine 425.00Total Donations Received 3,819.93FinesBooks 4,582.65DVD 2,567.10Fines - Other 139.90Total Fines 7,289.65Friends of Library DonationBuddies Program 15.52Jack Frost Jamboree 116.94Friends of Library Donation - Other 1,349.67Total Friends of Library Donation 1,482.13InterestFine #6606 1.22General #2594 2.87LeBosquet Fund 347.73Savings #6453 14.35Total Interest 366.17Miscellaneous IncomeCoffee 228.00Decals 6.00Reimbursment for book purchase 180.70Replacement Card 155.00Miscellaneous Income - Other 600.16Total Miscellaneous Income 1,169.86Non-Resident Card 65.00Reimbursement from Friends 259.06Reimbursement from Town of Atki 3,775.73Reimbursment foe book purchase 41.99Total Income 22,456.532012 Annual Report ~ 71 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Kimball LibraryFinancial Report (Profit and Loss)For the Year Ending December 31, 2012(cont.)ExpenseAnnual Support and Hosting 2,300.00Capital ImprovementsLighting 3,057.09Capital Improvements - Other 4,684.00Total Capital Improvements 7,741.09Coffee 89.99debit card purchase 4,900.46Donations Spent 1,387.72Fed Tax Withheld on TD acct -0.12Legal ExpenseAdvertising Expense 5.00Legal Expense - Other 0.00Total Legal Expense 5.00Library Programs 650.00Library Supplies 798.04MaterialsBooks 2,489.26Downloadable Books 1,900.00DVD 6,529.51Total Materials 10,918.77Materials & Equipment 3,003.32Membership Dues 180.00Miscellaneous ExpenseSNH Library Co-op 422.67Miscellaneous Expense - Other 274.66Total Miscellaneous Expense 697.33Museum Passes 65.00Programs/MiscFriends 399.12Materials and Equipment 75.00Promotional Items/Staff Gifts 500.00Total Programs/Misc 974.12Reconciliation Discrepancies -0.03Reimbursement to Town of Atkins 700.00Training 912.34USPS 36.24Total Expense 35,359.27Net Income -12,902.742012 Annual Report ~ 72 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Kimball LibraryFinancial Report (Balance Sheet)For the Year Ending December 31, 2012ASSETSCurrent AssetsChecking/SavingsPentucket Bank - 50,295.28TD Bank - Fines 10,773.35TD Bank - General 22,765.96TD Bank - Savings 14,011.01Total Checking/Savings 97,845.60Total Current Assets 97,845.60TOTAL ASSETS 97,845.60LIABILITIES & EQUITYEquityOpening Balance Equity 85,365.59Retained Earnings 25,382.75Net Income -12,902.74Total Equity 97,845.60TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 97,845.60Kimball House, Academy Ave2012 Annual Report ~ 73 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Planning BoardMaster PlanThe Planning Board has made more progress this year in the Master Plan Update process.In April we adopted 3 updated chapters, specifically: Community Facilities, Existing LandUse, and Natural Resource Inventory. The next significant accomplishment was the successful“Visioning Event” held at the Community Center on June 6, where over 50 citizenscame out and participated in a group process to generate ideas about the future of Atkinson.Then we moved on to the July launch of a Citizen Input Survey that was mailed to allhouseholds in Town. We were very pleased to receive back over 600 responses! Boardmembers all contributed time to tabulate the results, using an on-line tool. These inputs willassist us in the development of the final 2 chapters: Vision and Future Land Use, which willbe completed in 2013.Zoning and OrdinancesItems voted and passed at Town Meeting 2012 include:An amendment to keep our Zoning in line with a change to RSA 674:39aa.ProjectsCommercial:Site Plan amended for Rockridge Development LLC to change dimensions of onebuilding on Site at 71 Route 111Site Plan amended to add stairwell to rear of 12 Main StreetResidential:One new lot created by subdivision of 32 Maple AvenueLot Line Adjustment between parcels at 59 and 63 Providence Hill RoadLot Line adjustment between parcels at 172 Main Street and Teddy Bear LaneLot Line Adjustment between parcels at 32 Maple and new lot off Birdsall LaneLot Line Adjustment between parcels at 26 and 28 Chase Island RoadLot Line Adjustment between parcel off Main Street and Town Forest off Pope Road(Continued on page 75)2012 Annual Report ~ 74 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 74)Future:For the 2013 Legislative season the Planning Board has proposed:Zoning Article to amend Article VI Section 600 to encourage Conservation DevelopmentsZoning Article to add a Prime WetlandPlan to complete and adopt Master Plan Vision Chapter and Future Land Use Chapter.Plan to have Board of Selectmen establish and appoint members to a Capital ImprovementsProgram Committee, to begin work in 2013 and complete the CIP in 2014.Thank you to the interested Citizens who have provided so much input this year. The Planningboard meets on the Third Wednesday of each month for Public Hearings, and on firstWednesdays for Workshops as necessary. All are welcome.Respectfully Submitted,Susan Killam, ChairmanAtkinson Planning BoardAtkinson Academy, Academy Ave.2012 Annual Report ~ 75 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Police Department2012 was a very busy time for our department. With the hiring and training of 3 new officersand making sure that we had adequate town coverage was quite a challenge. I am gladto say that we now have a D.A.R.E. Officer to teach this great program at the AtkinsonAcademy. I chose Officer Nate Lyons for this position and at his graduation I found that theinstructors felt great about him becoming a D.A.R.E. Officer. The program will be startingduring the month of January.We have had increase in house breaks as did our surrounding towns. Through intense investigationby Officer Lundquist we able to apprehend and charge a subject that broke into5 homes stealing all the copper pipes. At the time of these thefts, all the homes were vacant.I wish I could personally thank all of the residents that supported all of the Police Warrantarticles in last year’s budget.I was asked to give a “Then and Now” overview of the Police Department. Back in 1968when I was appointed as a Police Officer we had no radios, no cell phones and we were requiredto use our own personal vehicles since we did not have any police cruisers. Some ofthe long time residents should remember that there was one lady that stayed by the policephone. We only patrolled Friday and Saturday nights, and we had to drive past her homeevery 15 minutes to see if the light was on in her porch, for if it was that meant we had to goon a call.What a difference 45 years makes! I have seen it all as the Police Department started to prepareitself for the ever-changing events and equipment that help us to stay safe and respondto calls in a timely fashion.From all of your dedicated officers of the Atkinson Police Department we wish you a happyand safe new year.Philip V. ConsentinoPolice ChiefUniversalist Church,, Academy Ave.2012 Annual Report ~ 76 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Rail CommitteeWhile the Atkinson Rail Committee is one of the newest formed committees, our work mayvery well determine Atkinson’s future. Our initial formation consisted of gathering informationas to the attributes or detriments of a rail station layover yard in our neighboringtown of Plaistow.Our first meeting was on November 16, 2010. For the next six months we invited localelected officials, New Hampshire Transportation personnel, as well as Plaistow’s officials tospeak. The result was a twenty page report submitted on May, 2011 which can be found onthe Atkinson town website by following this link: www.town-atkinsonnh.com for morenews, details and archives/scroll down to MBTA Commuter Rail Expansion documents.This committee will continue to fight for clean air, the prevention of intrusive noise pollution,and the maintenance of our rural environment.Our meetings are scheduled as needed with notices posted at the Town Hall, Library, andCommunity Center.Sincerely,Robert ClarkChairmanAtkinson Depot, Main Street2012 Annual Report ~ 77 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Recreation CommissionBefore we begin our journey into the history of Recreation in the Town of Atkinson, I mustfirst acknowledge a very special member. Patti Mangini, who was nearly consecutively achair or co-chair of Recreation, stepped down after 16 years of service on the Commission.As you will see, Patti’s efforts in Recreation have been significant and while she remainsjust a phone call away, we miss her direct involvement. This year we welcomed new member,Robin Hernandez, to the Commission and with Patti’s departure, I became the newRecreation Chairperson. As your new chair, it is my honor to take you on a new kind of trip– one highlighting Atkinson Recreation’s history. Join me.In 1967 the town voted and approved a warrant to appoint a Recreation Commission. Whilerecreation certainly existed in the town prior to the Commission, the group’s mission was toexpand and develop new programs and areas in the town. That same year the town also approvedand accepted a deed to a 5 acre parcel of land located on Pope Road, donated byMrs. Shirley Killey in memory of her late husband. Another 4 acre parcel of land in thesame area was donated by Lewis Builders, and Mrs. Killey also deeded a right of way betweenthe two parcels of land. Lastly, the town voted to purchase 10 additional acres of landin same area. This became known as the Pope Road Recreation Area.Through the late 1960’s, however, the primary location for recreation activities was theAcademy baseball field (which is still in use today). And while Recreation supported about350 youth in various sports activities, Recreation’s big yearly event was Atkinson Days,which began with children’s games and races and ended with a dance following a publicsupper, prepared and served by the Commission!In 1969, the Sawyer Pond ice skating rink was added as a new location and activity to enjoy.As the recipient of surplus funding from the 1967 Bicentennial Committee, the newlyestablished Recreation Planning and Development Fund gave the Commission the ability tolook at new areas of the town to develop (perhaps swimming). In 1969, the idea of a 6-weeksummer playground program was being planned.By the end of 1970, the Pope Road Recreation Area was slowly being developed into anestablished place for family outings with picnic tables and fireplaces. Youth participationcontinued to increase, a successful summer activity program and use of the Pope Road areawas expanded to include winter snowmobiling and ice-skating. But, with continuing spaceissues at the Academy field, the Commission decided it was time to submit a warrant to usethe Development Fund (and matching federal funds) for the purpose of building an additionalbaseball field and parking lot at Pope Road. This warrant was approved by the town.(Continued on page 79)2012 Annual Report ~ 78 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 78)Immediate work on the baseball field at Pope Road was delayed due to late federal fundingapproval, and in 1973, despite that the majority of the baseball area was completed, backstopsand fencing were still needed. Recreation funding was a continuing issue and Commission-proposedfunding (via warrant) for tennis courts and picnic area updates, withmatching government funding, failed to get the support of the town.At last, in 1975, the first ball field at Pope Road was completed. Funding for the fencing,which was 50% matched with federal funding, and the backstop, was ultimately raised bythe baseball coaches. The new field was put into use in the spring of 1976; a milestone thatcame with much hard work from volunteers, at a cost to the town of less than $3700 andsupplemented by federal funding of $3500.By 1978, the Pope Road Recreation Area was busier than ever. An additional 7.5 acres ofland was given to the Commission and a new recreational field was created, cleared, andleveled by Lewis Builders at no cost to the town. The Commission put forth a warrant todevelop a recreational complex on Pope Road, with a variety of funding sources and matchinggrants doubling available funds - all with no tax impact to the town. This warrant wasapproved, and finally in May of 1980 the matching funds were granted. In 1981, two enclosedtennis courts, a new ball field and soccer/football area, playground space with walkways,road improvements, and parking were completed. Another highlight of 1981 was thetrue beginning of the summer Sun and Fun program led then, and for many successful yearsfollowing, by Patty Caton.In 1983, Carol Grant began as the first Elderly Affairs Director and she was supported bythe Recreation Commission with funding for senior activities and outings. Over the next fewyears these programs were continually expanded and supported by members of the Commission.In 1987, Paul and Helen Woodlock were honored with the dedication of the town report.Both served as selectmen in the town in the 1960’s and 70’s but their contributions towardtown recreation were enormous. Atkinson Day was their brain child, but their legacy liveson at Pope Road. Paul persuaded land-owners to donate their land for recreational use andhe led the creation of the first field (“Little Pope”). It was also Paul that spear-headed theformation of the Recreation Commission. Helen worked with the Commission for federalfunding, which resulted in the tennis courts and second field (“Big Pope”). And togetherthey worked with the Commission for years on programs still in place today. In 1991, intheir honor, the town voted to name the Pope Road Recreation Area, the “Woodlock RecreationArea”, and in 2010, the road leading to the Woodlock Recreaction Area waschanged from Pope Road, to Woodlock Park Lane.(Continued on page 80)2012 Annual Report ~ 79 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 79)Fast forward to 1996, and so began the Cathy Thompson/Patti Mangini years. Under theirdirection, we now have the Fishing Derby, a Sun ‘n Fun program restored back to its earlyglory days, the Easter Egg hunt, the after-Memorial Day Parade Concert, Make-A-Difference Day, Town-Wide Clean-Up, expanded senior programs and luncheons, the CommunityBand, Tree-lighting, Summer Ice Cream Social and the Veteran’s Day Breakfast.Work to improve and update the Woodlock Recreation Area continued with town approvedfunding, grants, and financial support from the baseball and soccer leagues.In 1999, the town approved the position of Recreation Coordinator, now known as Senior/Community Center Director, or more specifically – Noriko Yoshida-Travers. The work shehas done on behalf of our town’s seniors is simply immeasurable.Forward looking work was started in 2005 with the formation of the Recreation Master Plansub-committee and the town approved the first monies to be deposited into a RecreationCapital Reserve fund. It was at this time that I, Del Dooling and Joan Fettes joined the Commission.In 2007, capital reserve funding continued, a new toddler play set ,“Edward” wasadded to the Woodlock Recreation Area playground, funding for T-Ball field improvementswas approved, and a land-swap with the Conservation Commission allowed work to beginon a new recreation area on East Road.Because of the foresight of the Recreation Commission to plan for the future and the townspeopleto support this vision, four years of Capital Reserve account funds allowed the Commissionto plan, engineer, and properly develop the East Road land into a full-size lacrossefield, a multi-purpose grass field, a perimeter walking path, and a parking area. In 2009, theCommission welcomed Bill Innes, who became the Commission’s East Road liaison. Tocomplete the project, in 2010 the town was asked to approve final funding, which would besupplemented with a single $25,000 donation. And in 2012, this new area was completedand put into use. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to name our newest recreation area“Collins Park”, in honor of the contributions of Jake and the late Una Collins, not only forthe generous monetary donation, but for their 50+ years of community service given bythem to our town.This year’s report would not be complete without acknowledging the 2012 Memorial DayParade and Ceremony in honor of Major Jeremy Graczyk. It was touching, inspiring, and aworthy tribute to our town hero. We ended 2012 with the lighting of the new tree planted onDow Common in Jeremy’s memory, and we hope you will continue to join us each year aswe all watch it grow.Respectfully submitted,Susan Ober, Chairperson2012 Annual Report ~ 80 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Supervisors of the ChecklistThe Supervisors of the Checklist had a very busy year! Not only did we keep the voter recordsand registrations up to date, but we covered the Deliberative Sessions for both theTown of Atkinson and the Timberlane School District in addition to the four elections(Presidential Primary in January, the Town Election in March, the State Primary in Septemberand the General Election in November).Something new this year was the implementation of the NH law requiring that a photo ID bepresented to obtain a ballot at the polling place for all elections. Since this law did not takeeffect until November 1, 2012 we used the September State Primary to educate voters ofthis new element and we practiced by asking (not requiring) voters to show their photo ID.Acclimating voters in this way helped tremendously during the General Election which wasthe first election to require photo IDs. We were pleased that there were very few voters inNovember who did not bring a photo ID to the polling place and citizens who did not presenta photo ID were still allowed to obtain a ballot after signing an affidavit.At the end of 2012, there were 5,285 registered Atkinson voters on the checklist comparedto only 123 on the November 3, 1912 checklist. Back in 1912, the Presidential election tookplace in the Academy Hall and in case you’re curious, here’s how Atkinson voted in thatelection 100 years ago:1912 Presidential ElectionRepublican 7 votes cast for TaftDemocrat 33 votes cast for WilsonProhibition 2 votes cast for ChafinSocialist 1 vote cast for ReimerProgressive 28 votes cast for T. RooseveltBallot Box used in 1912(Continued on page 82)2012 Annual Report ~ 81 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 81)Looking back over 2012, July was an especially sad time for us as we mourned the passingof our friend and mentor, Martha MacDonald. Martha served Atkinson as a Supervisor ofthe Checklist for over 42 years. Her optimism, loyalty and dedication will be deeply missedand her memory will stay with us always.Supervisors of the Checklist 1971Martha E. MacDonald, Arthur H. Sawyer, Lillian J. LewisA special thank you goes Adele Dillon for graciously accepting the appointment to Supervisorof the Checklist and filling in to help us with this challenging election year.The Supervisors of the Checklist would also like to thank the residents of Atkinson for theircooperation and participation in the election process.Respectfully submitted,Leslie BarberaSupervisors of the Checklist 2012Patti Mangini, Adele Dillon, Leslie Barbera2012 Annual Report ~ 82 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Tax CollectorThe TOWN OF ATKINSON’S history shows that 87 town’s people have held the positionof Tax Collector since we were incorporated in 1767.The job every one loves to hate just happens to be a job that for the last 100 years has beenheld by only eight dedicated people.For this edition of our Annual Report I, being the 87 th Tax Collector, would like to dedicatethis section to my predecessors.Sam B. Mason saw few changes in tax collection during his 14 years in office. He began histerm in 1889 when the population was about 483 and he collected taxes in the amount of$2,755.21. When his term ended in 1913, the population had decreased to 440 but the TaxWarrant had increased to $6,284.62.He collected Taxes from his home right at his dining room table. It’s even possible that heand his customers enjoyed a few sips of his famous cider and swapped stories.Sam Little saw even fewer changes during his term from 1914-1916. Population stayedabout the same Tax Warrants increased slightly from $6,298.29 (1914) to $7,871.40 (1916).Jay M. Goodrich’s term in office, 1917-1919 did not vary much from his predecessor, populationabout the same, and Tax Warrants varied from $7423.76 (1917) to $7,316.39 (1919).Harry Tuttle spent the most time in the office of the Tax Collector his term began in 1920and lasted until 1969. Mr. Tuttle saw many changes during his term. Population in 1920 wasa mere 413 and in 1969 about 2291. The tax warrants went from $11,040.61 to $482,077.59yet he found the strength and committed himself to 49 years of service to this office until, atage 81 he decided not to seek re-election. Harry was honored by the state legislature for hisoutstanding record of public office and civic interest. It has been said that during his lifeHarry was always regarded as a gentle, mild mannered man who was very proud of hishome. The story goes that as a resident was at Harry’s home paying his taxes, he made anasty remark about the Town of Atkinson and Harry immediately ordered him out of hishome.In 1969 Harry Tuttle handed over his receipts to Jessi Anastasi in a peach basket. Jessi wasthe first Tax Collector to have an actual office. She settled into her office in the GrangeBuilding in 1969, peach basket and all. That year the population was 2291 and her warrantwas in the amount $532,996.49.Jessi reluctantly moved to her new office in the, New Town Hall building, in 1986. She was(Continued on page 84)2012 Annual Report ~ 83 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

(Continued from page 83)not happy about the fact that her new office did not have any windows, never the less, withher husband Nicholas by her side, she collected Taxes in the amount of $3,504,761.00, bythis time the population had risen to about 4600. Everyone knew when Jessi was out andabout when they saw her and her 1967 forest green Ford Mustang, the envy of most men intown, slowly driving by (only in good weather). Sometimes they might even see her carparked out in the back parking lot of the Town Hall until she retired in 1997 after collecting$6,571,546.00 the previous year. The population of Atkinson had grown to be about 5800but more important than that, the population of Jessi’s family had grown by one very specialperson, her grandson Ryan. Jessi decided to, and did enjoy her newest Love until her demiseon October 24 th 1999.Marie White served from 1997 to 1998 when she handed over the Title and Office to GloriaDodge who was then appointed by the Selectmen.From 1998 until July 1, 1999 Gloria Dodge held the office of Tax Collector. Her year in officeshe collected $7,031,240.74. The population had risen to 6071. Gloria sometimes referredto as the Town Hall’s very own movie star chose to pursue other avenues and gave upthe office to me, her Deputy, on July 1, 1999. I credit her with collecting about half of the$7,401,439.55 in taxes collected in fiscal 1999.Since my appointment on August 11, 1999 I have done my best to uphold the traditions andlaws of the Office of the Tax Collector, as I shall for as long as I am in office. The Populationhas risen to almost 7000. Deputy Collector Susan Garrant, Atkinson’s first CertifiedDeputy, and I are now mailing almost 6000 Bills per year. Sue, who is allowed to work 250hours per year, and I worked as a team to collect the $15,553,613.20 warranted for the 2012tax year.It is my honor and pleasure to serve the Residents of the Greatest Town in the State of NH. Ilook forward to continuing to give the best service possible for many years to come.Respectfully submittedDebra L. DeSimone CTC2012 Annual Report ~ 84 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Town ClerkIn the year 1912 George A. Page was our Town Clerk and Treasurer. He was paid a salaryof $20.00 a year to perform the duties of the Town Clerk and $20.00 to perform the dutiesof the Treasurer. It was reported that the Town of Atkinson had 4 automobiles versus 8,729automobiles now in 2012.Statistics showed that there were 3 Births, 2 Marriages and 6 Deaths that occurred in ourTown in 1912 versus 8 Births, 35 Marriages and 42 Deaths in 2012; of course there is a bigdifference in the population.Another piece of our history on dog licensing comes from a ledger of 1925; the town licensed74 dogs versus 1,188 dog licenses in 2012. The dog fees back in 1925 were $2.00 fora male dog, $2.00 for a spayed female and $5.00 for a female. The present fees are $10.00for a male or female dog, $7.50 for a neutered male or spayed female and $2.00 for a dogthat is licensed to a senior citizen.The rabies clinic was held on March 25, 2012 at the Fire Station and we licensed 43 dogsthis year. I would like to thank the Fire Department, the volunteers and Veterinarian, JosephGuischard for hosting this event.At the General Election on November 6, 2012, we had an 81.8% turnout. Great job everyone!During this election we were inspected by the Attorney General’s Office and were approvedto be in compliance with all the rules, regulations and laws. A huge thanks to myDeputy, Moderator, Assistant, Moderator, Supervisors of the Checklist, Ballot Clerks, HighwayDepartment, Police Department and all those who did their part to keep our Electionon track.We have been approved to take credit cards over-the-counter and on-line for Motor VehicleRegistrations, Dog Licenses and Vital Records. We began processing credit cards on January3, 2013.Respectfully submitted,Rose M. CavalearAtkinson Town Clerk2012 Annual Report ~ 85 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Zoning Board of AdjustmentState legislation has authorized municipalities to establish Planning Boards, and to draftZoning Ordinances, and to establish Boards of Adjustment. The Atkinson Town Report of1955 lists the earliest members of the Zoning Board as Scott Thompson, George Rollins,Richard Wood, Leslie Rockwell, and Warren Kolb. Over the years, many have served, andthe Town benefits greatly when members fill multiple terms, gaining valuable experience.In general, qualifications to serve on the Board of Adjustment are “time, an interest in serving,impartiality, and a willingness to understand the process.” (Quoted from OEP Handbookfor Local Officials, 2012.)Today, per state statutes, The Zoning Board of Adjustment is made up of 5 volunteer regularmembers and up to 5 alternate members, all of whom who are appointed to 3 year termsby the Selectmen. Our current Regular members are Glenn Saba, Chairman; Sam Zannini;Richard Paquin; David Farris; Shane Keating. Alternates are Cathy Blash, John Recessoand Victoria Czaia. The Board meets at the call of the Chairman, but during 2012 applicationsfor relief have been very few. No meetings were held in January, February, June, Julyor August.The following actions were taken by the Board:March: Special Exception and or Variance to allow 3 dwellings on one lot: DeniedApril: Variance to reduce side Setback: ApprovedApril: Motion for Rehearing of March case: DeniedMay: Special Exception to allow dog grooming Home Business: DeniedMay: Variance to reduce wetlands setback: ApprovedMay: Motion for Rehearing of April setback case: DeniedSeptember: workshop onlyOctober: Special Exception to allow dog grooming Home Business: DeniedOctober: Variance to allow oversized sign in Commercial Industrial: ApprovedNovember: DOT request for Advisory for Automobile Dealer License: favorableDecember: Special Exception to allow Extended Family Accessory Unit: ApprovedDecember: Resignation of Hank Riehl, Chair due to moving from Town.Appointment of Glenn Saba as Chair.Respectfully submitted,Glenn Saba, Chairman2012 Annual Report ~ 86 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Employee Payroll$1,232.51 RECREATION AMBROSIO, KATHERINE C$17,540.61 POLICE ANDERSON, SCOTT P$5,118.50 FIRE APITZ, ALBERT E$7,250.00 CODE ENFO ASHFORD, WILLIAM K$1,373.90 RECREATION AYLWARD, DANA N$2,573.07 SELECT BARBERA, TODD L$4,730.60 FIRE BECKWITH, DANIEL P$10,260.69 FIRE BECKWITH, FREDERICK JR$13,478.95 LIBRARY BIRR, CAROLYN$17,995.30 LIBRARY BOURASSA, LINDA E$1,250.00 CEMETERIES BRADLEY, GERALD J$249.08 FIRE BRIAND, ALAN G$1,297.77 RECREATION BURKE, JACOB$52,438.64 POLICE BUTLER, WILLIAM F$86,413.82 POLICE CAGGIANO, PATRICK F$13,831.49 POLICE CAMMILLERI, ANDREW T$45,235.60 TN CLERK CAVALEAR, ROSE M$1,468.65 RECREATION CAVANAUGH, DANIEL J$3,764.62 SELECT CHILDS, FRED JR$180.84 POLICE CONSENTINO, DAVID L$23,700.95 POLICE CONSENTINO, JOANNE$27,034.36 POLICE CONSENTINO, PHILIP$2,000.00 SELECT COPPETA, SUSAN B$2,340.00 CABLE COTE, ROGER L$1,555.15 RECREATION CROSS, ELIZABETH G$2,116.72 POLICE CULLIFORD, ROGER W$4,080.00 POLICE CUNNINGHAM , THOMAS$22,869.05 POLICE CUNNINGHAM, LYNNE A$1,207.95 ANIMAL CONT CURLEY, STACEY A$1,303.29 FIRE DAME, RYAN H$26,811.60 TAX DESIMONE, DEBRA$12,028.66 POLICE DESJARDINS, ROBERT$300.00 CABLE DILLON, ADELE H$4,004.01 HIGHWAY DIMEGLIO, KIEL V$1,410.52 RECREATION DONNELLY, KAITLYN R$36,928.77 POLICE DONNELLY, KEVIN M$4,180.00 CODE ENFO DORMAN, PAUL M$8,778.63 LIBRARY DROUIN, JESSICA W$41,421.60 HIGHWAY DUGDALE, JOSHUA A$1,468.65 RECREATION DURKEE, JENNIFER L$1,373.90 RECREATION DURKEE, KAYLA D$5,842.81 CODE ENFO EARLEY, CHARLES$48,176.66 POLICE FISET, NICOLAS M$2,149.14 FIRE FOURNIER, ANDREW J$1,350.00 CABLE FOURNIER, EDWARD J$870.00 CABLE FRANCIS, LEE A$3,385.57 SELECT FRIEL, WILLIAM G$3,000.82 FIRE GALE, RONALD W$3,426.61 TAX GARRANT, SUSAN J$8,152.42 LIBRARY GIUFFRE, LINDA M$4,060.39 FIRE GOLDSTEIN, ABRAHAM$2,611.57 RECREATION GREEN, AMY E$418.20 CEMETERIES HAINES, GEORGE S$3,869.72 POLICE HALE, LINDA J$1,232.52 RECREATION HAMILTON, BRENNA E$1,519.23 FIRE HANTZIS, NIKOLAOS K$58,866.40 LIBRARY HEER, DIANE M$10,832.60 FIRE HOLIGAN, DAVID J$7,223.97 FIRE HOLIGAN, PAULA M$7,597.94 FIRE HOLLENBECK, DARRELL A$2,381.50 RECREATION HORGAN, ALEX J$19,404.76 LIBRARY HOULE, JOAN$8,900.06 POLICE HOULIHAN, EDWARD M$1,373.90 RECREATION HYDER, ALEXANDER H$66,708.00 SELECT INNES, WILLIAM A$1,115.63 LIBRARY JOHNSON, CATELYN A$20,151.56 CODE ENFO JONES, ROBERT$25,285.71 TN CLERK JORDAN, BONNIE L$1,278.77 RECREATION KEANE, THOMAS J$12,405.95 CODE ENFO KILLAM, SUSAN M$6,122.15 CODE ENFO KIRSCH, JAMES H$997.50 HIGHWAY KOHLER, JARED W$210.00 CABLE KOLES, DAVID S$3,390.20 RECREATION KOLODZIEJCZAK, ERIC W$5,476.73 LIBRARY LAMARRE, KATHLEEN$2,482.75 FIRE LANDRY, JASON D$8,314.95 FIRE LANDRY, KEVIN J$1,437.65 RECREATION LAROSA, AVEN M$6,625.31 TN CLERK LEBLANC, KRISTEN J$56,035.20 BKP LEVALLEE, SANDRA M$1,206.25 LIBRARY LINNAN, MARY C$58,500.51 POLICE LUNDQUIST, STEPHEN J2012 Annual Report ~ 87 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Employee Payroll (cont.)$71,328.42 POLICE LYONS, NATHAN J$481.50 BKP MACOMBER, PATRICIA E$7,299.07 POLICE MAGOON, RICHARD A$5,783.61 LIBRARY MARDEN, JUDITH$6,408.29 FIRE MARTIN, JOSEPH W$6,276.27 POLICE MAZZA, JASON T$570.00 CABLE MCCARRON, JAMES J$1,320.00 CABLE MCCONIHE, ROBERT A$1,410.00 CODE ENFO MCKEEN, SHANE E$1,571.65 RECREATION MESSURI, RACHELLE M$1,890.00 POLICE MICHAELSEN, KENT W$1,468.65 RECREATION MILLER, SHAWN E$3,540.26 FIRE MURPHY, ANDREW J$4,906.95 FIRE MURPHY, JEFFREY M$17,218.51 FIRE MURPHY, MICHAEL E$976.38 FIRE MURPHY, SHANE P$5,288.55 POLICE NEILL, ROBERT C$10,568.99 POLICE NOLAN, KEVIN C$7,120.86 POLICE NOVELLO, SALVATORE N$718.25 FIRE NOYES, BENJAMIN P$2,330.60 POLICE O'MEARA, GERARD M$1,891.09 FIRE ORIO, NICK D$7,369.32 LIBRARY PALARDY, ELIZABETH J$7,840.00 CODE ENFO PALLARIA, DAVID A$1,468.65 RECREATION PARONICH, SARAH J$1,250.00 SELECT PARRILLO, LORI A$1,373.90 RECREATION PICARD, CAMERON M$2,151.18 LIBRARY PICARD, TERESE B$1,373.90 RECREATION PITTS , MICHAEL C$1,173.57 FIRE RAY, CARROLL B$7,734.47 POLICE ROBERTS, DONALD$13,538.86 FIRE ROCKWELL, JOHN F$1,418.27 RECREATION ROLON, EFRAIN$1,326.77 RECREATION ROSS, ALICIA L$1,050.00 CODE ENFO RUSSO, REBECCA A$6,045.68 POLICE RYAN, CHRISTOPHER M$4,878.92 POLICE SCARVAGLIERI, VINCENT$1,078.10 FIRE SCHAFER, CHARLES A$677.13 SELECT SCHUSTER, CRAIG G$1,241.63 FIRE SCOTT, BRENNAN T$1,530.40 RECREATION SIEMERING, JACOB M$1,053.93 FIRE SLAVIT, CHRISTOPHER$36,336.01 SELECT SNICER, BARBARA$15,659.05 LIBRARY STAFFORD, CAROL J$981.11 FIRE STEPHENS, ABIGAIL E$44,221.44 HIGHWAY STEWART, EDWARD$1,465.11 FIRE SULLIVAN, DONNA J$27,681.97 POLICE TEUBER, WILLIAM R$1,637.21 FIRE TOMBARELLO, MATTHEW J$5,001.75 TN CLERK VACHON, ANN M$23,936.00 POLICE VALERIO, JUAN R$1,918.52 FIRE WALKER, JARED M$2,755.00 CEMETERIES WATKINS, MARGERY J$37,045.18 LIBRARY WATSON, KATHLEEN J$276.13 FIRE WEBER, BRYAN J$442.25 FIRE WENZEL, ANDREA M$24,100.87 MAINT. WEYMOUTH, DAVID M$23,046.78 CABLE WILLIAMS, DAVID A$18,792.75 POLICE WILSON, SEAN E$21,564.46 HIGHWAY WITLEY, DAVID E$1,050.00 CABLE WOLFF, RUSSELL A$2,669.51 FIRE WOOSTER, STEPHEN J$24,451.68 RECREATION YOSHIDA, NORIKO$1,534,259.94 Grand total2012 Annual Report ~ 88 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Vendor List1ST RESPONDER NEWSPAPER $80.003M $280.80A MERRIE SWEEP CHIMNEY INC $1,585.00A SAFE PLACE $1,000.00A&C TIRE INC $3,764.73A-1 HOME & CARPET CARE $200.00AANNH $20.00ACCESS A/V $444.72ACME VAULT CO INC $350.00ADAMSON INDUSTRIES CORP $2,209.40ADELE DILLON $723.81ADVANCED EXCAVATING INC $875.00AFLAC $8,857.36AFTC INC $1,251.94AIRGAS EAST $3,207.77ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY MEDIA $225.00ALPHA LOCKSMITH $120.00AMANDA LUEDERS $510.00AMAZON $2,423.52AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOC $225.00AMERICAN GROUND WATER TRUST $51.00AMERICAN RED CROSS $500.00ANCHOR USED AUTO PARTS INC $652.60ANDREW SCHAFER $75.00ANGELICA'S RESTAURANT $1,097.47ANN VACHON $261.92ANNIE PARKHURST $50.00ANTCZAK BUILDING $10,334.80APCO INTERNATIONAL $210.00APPAREL 2000 $839.46APPLE BOOKS $871.09APPLE INC $399.97ARROW PAPER CORP $129.78AT&T $472.68ATCO INTERNATIONAL $767.25ATKINSON CONSERVATION COMM $2,228.95ATKINSON FIREFIGHTER'S ASSOC $123.53ATKINSON GARDEN CLUB $2,075.00ATKINSON GRAPHICS $3,737.80ATKINSON ROAD RACE $200.00ATKINSON TAX COLLECTOR $196,675.32ATKINSON WOMEN'S CIVIC CLUB $100.00ATKINSON YOUTH BASEBALL $495.00ATLANTIC BROOM SERVICE INC $945.00ATS EQUIPMENT INC $950.00AVITAR ASSOC OF NE INC $11,079.19B-B CHAIN INC $161.00BAKER & TAYLOR INC $14,844.05BALANCE PROFESSIONAL $5,325.16BARBARA SNICER $641.87BARRY CARPENTER $25.00BAY STATE CRUISE COMPANY $1,000.00BAYRING COMMUNICATIONS $14,961.93BEACON ELECTRICAL SALES INC $506.19BEN NOYES $25.00BEN'S UNIFORMS $2,952.95BENEVENTO BITUMINOUS PROD $1,660.35BERGERON PROTECTIVE CLOTHING LLC $30,145.60BETSY PALARDY $21.78BILL INNES $2,485.73BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB $50.00BOB BUSI & SONS LANDSCAPING $11,900.00BOB SALTER'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS $151.49BONNIE JORDAN $387.10BOOK PAGE $282.00BORACZEK $150.00BORDER AREA MUTUAL AID ASSOC $25.00BOSTON GLOBE $685.36BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC $3,064.62BOYLE, SHAUGHNESSY & CAMPO $6,049.50BRENDA LAYCOCK $80.00BRENDA WEBER $65.00BRIAN SHURMAN DMD $1,495.00BROX INDUSTRIES INC $173,460.08BRUSHWOOD VETERINARY CLINIC $301.00BUDCO ENTERPRISES $7,203.30BUSBY CONSTRUCTION CO INC $79,258.00BUSBY, VIRGINIA A $101.27C NTURION HOLDINGS I $68.20C&D AUTO CLINIC $1,939.00C&M CLEANING $1,300.00CAROL GRANT $139.302012 Annual Report ~ 89 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Vendor List (cont.)CAROLYN BIRR $47.80CARSTENS PUBLICATIONS INC $37.95CATHY STEWART $110.00CCR DATA SYSTEMS INC $506.68CEN-COM $1,253.90CENTER FOR LIFE MGMT $7,500.00CENTRAL EQUIP CO INC $448.00CENTURY BUILDERS INC $2,184.29CENTURY COPIER SPECIALISTS $1,858.50CF MEDICAL INC $293.00CHAFF VENDING SERVICE INC $532.00CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER $1,250.00CHRIS RYAN $109.33CHRISTOPHER M RYAN $1,900.01CIVIL CONSTRUCTION MGEMT INC $680.00CLIFTON LILIEDAHL $1,050.00CMI PROPERTY SOLUTIONS $23,050.00COASTAL INDUSTRIES INC $334.06COLE INFORMATION SYSTEMS $577.90COLONIAL PEST CONTROL INC $925.00COMCAST $4,173.99COMMUNITY HEALTH INSTITUTE $150.00COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES $3,000.00COMSTAR $52.05CONCEPT MACHINE $376.25CONSENTINO P $3,310.18CONVERGE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE $650.00CORNERSTONE SURVEY ASSOC INC $1,250.00CORY BANVILLE $210.00COUNCILMAN ELECTRIC INC $1,542.50CRAIG RICHARD $60.00CREATIVE SERVICES OF N.E. $494.92CRIMESTAR CORP $1,200.00DATASHREDDER CORP $259.65DAVE'S SPORTING GOODS $16.95DAVID HOLIGAN $606.86DAVID KOLES $60.25DAVID VOSE $200.00DAVID WILLLIAMS $483.84DAVID WITLEY $75.00DAVIDS & COHEN $2,329.25DEBRA DESIMONE $323.30DEL DOOLING $6.08DEMCO INC $357.01DENISE AFFANNATO $50.00DEPT OF AGRICULTURE $1,665.00DH&DH AUTO /TRUCK REPAIR LLC $7,520.35DIANE HEER $733.62DIFEO OIL & PROPANE $39,611.63DIMEGLIO KIEL $131.00DODGE'S FARM & GARDEN INC $278.62DON ROBERTS $822.46DONOVAN EQUIP CO INC $777.37DRIVERS LICENSE GUIDE COMPANY $42.90DUGDALE J $365.11DUNN'S EQUIP INC $356.00E.J. RIEMITIS CO INC $1,216.90EAGLE DIST CO $68.00EAGLE TRIBUNE $6,578.79EAST COAST LUMBER CO INC $5,214.85ECM DESIGN $527.00EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS $211.48EDWARD FOURNIER $54.25ELMER STUART $138.24EMERGENCY EDUCATORS GROUP NH $6,530.00EMERGENCY SERVICES MARKETING INC $821.42ERIC KOLODZIEJCZAK $642.00ERIN & KEVIN CAMIRE $251.63ETHEL GROVER $35.74EUGENE GAUDREAU $650.00EXETER FLOWER SHOP $980.00F.M. MCNAMEE $6,105.00FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS INC $1,348.67FAMILY MEDIATION PROGRAM $8,530.28FAXON PUMP CO $8,000.00FELIX SEPTIC SERVICE $3,935.25FERGUSON WATERWORKS $2,134.60FIRE & EMERGENCY MAINT. CO LLC $4,474.39FIRE ENGINEERING $21.00FIRE PROGRAMS $840.00FIRE RESCUE MAGAZINE $43.00FIRE TECH & SAFETY OF NE $720.402012 Annual Report ~ 90 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Vendor List (cont.)FIRST CHOICE NETWORKS $48,274.42FIRST STUDENT $1,255.68FLAGS ON THE GO LLC $1,288.00FLEET SERVICES (2) $2,256.66FLEET SERVICES (1) $3,178.81FOSTER MATERIALS INC $357.36FRANKLIN PAINT CO INC $249.32FRED BECKWITH $408.00FREDERIC & SUSAN MINER TRUST $136.85FREEDOM AUTO & TIRE $227.69FREMONT PIZZERIA $300.00FRESHWATER FARMS INC $4,821.80FUTURE SUPPLY CORP $654.92GALE $2,502.34GALLOWAY TRUCKING INC $11,995.28GALLS $383.43GAYLORD BROS INC $420.86GEMINI ELECTRIC INC $33,244.50GEORGE CUNNINGHAM $340.00GEORGE MERRILL & SON INC $934.00GERALD BRADLEY $51.50GESKUS PUBLISHING $125.00GLACIAL ENERGY OF NEW ENGLAND $33,080.92GLORIA DODGE $78.96GLORIA DZIECHOWSKI $575.00GOLAS BROS AUTO PARTS INC $318.03GOLDEN RULE CREATIONS $174.52GOV CONNECTION INC $1,046.60GRAPPONE AUTOMOTIVE $273.54GREATER HAMPSTEAD FAM. MEDI- $2,507.26GREATER SALEM CAREGIVERS $2,000.00GSG SUPPLY INC $59.00HAFFNERS SERVICE STATIONS INC $1,727.22HALLEY ELEVATOR CO $850.00HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS $504.11HAMMAR & SONS-SIGNS NOW NH $528.99HAMPSTEAD AREA WATER CO $21,299.93HAMPSTEAD FIREMEN'S ASSOC $120.00HAMPSTEAD PRINT & COPY $20.00HAMPSTEAD TROPHY $170.00HAROLDS LOCKSMITH $24.00HASAGO LLC $5,197.00HEATHER KINZLER $4.00HI-WAY SAFETY SYSTEMS INC $8,232.01HOME DEPOT $2,550.40HORNE CONSTRUCTION $57,351.57HOWARD P FAIRFIELD INC $116.10IAFC $209.00ICC $125.00INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES $1,559.86INTER BROTHERHOOD OF POLICE $143.50INTER CONF OF POLICE CHAPLAINS $125.00INTERNATIONAL SALT $55,232.85INTERSTATE EMERGENCY UNIT $1,300.00INTERWARE DEVELOPMENT CO INC $7,046.20IPS $444.50IRENE BORASSA $56.00J W SALTZMAN IRREVOCALBE TRUST $349.68J. FREEMAN INC $170.90J.P. COOKE CO $283.92JACK HAYES $12.15JACK'S TOWING SERVICE $50.00JACQUELINE A ABRAHAM $64.15JAF IND INC $2,821.20JAMES PORTER $1,157.81JAMES GARRITY $453.00JAMES HERRICK $150.00JAMES M LAVELLE ASSOC LLC $450.00JAMES MCCARRON $78.50JAMESON'S EXCAVATION INC $38,133.35JANE HUBBARD $5,000.00JANE RICE $15.00JANET PHAIR $25.00JEMS $44.00JESSE JANIAK $2.00JESSICA DROUIN $119.42JOAN FETTES $10.97JODY CONSENTINO $25.19JOHN C NEILL $3,983.92JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES/LESCO $412.26JON TIPLADY $100.00JORDAN EQUIPMENT $1,035.242012 Annual Report ~ 91 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Vendor List (cont.)JOSEPH MARTIN $42.93JOSEPH THIBODEAU $100.00JOYCE LAFRANCE $104.00JUDITH MARDEN $36.63JUDY FOLEY $50.00JUDY MARDEN $130.34JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD $1,368.00JUREK BROTHERS INC $572.10K-LOG INC $528.00KAREN WEMMELMANN $1,335.00KARIN KIRSCH $10.00KATHLEEN ANN FRIEL $161.78KATHRYN UHRICH $27.14KATHY WATSON $366.54KAY GALLOWAY $163.86KEACH-NORDSTROM ASSOC INC $480.00KEVIN DONNELLY $750.00KEVIN LANDRY $18.90KIMBALL LIBRARY $4,346.66KING GRAPHICS $1,243.70KINGSTON MATERIALS $72.45LAKES REGION FIRE APP INC $1,439.54LAMBERT ROOFING CO $41,160.99LAMPREY HEALTH CARE $1,800.00LAND & BOUNDARY CON. INC $1,315.00LDG CORP $343.50LEANN MOCCIA $184.88LESLIE & CO $140.00LESLIE BARBERA $2,684.08LEWIS BUILDERS INC $6,607.81LEXISNEXIS $477.44LEXISNEXIS/ACCURINT $600.00LGC HEALTHTRUST $188,314.66LHS ASSOC INC $7,798.90LIBRARY INSIGHT $1,444.00LINDA JETTE $105.59LINDSAY ROSE CATERING $5,559.00LINDSAY WATER COND INC $388.00LOCAL GOV CENTER $95,748.54LOIS PAUL $86.37LORAL PRESS INC $2,770.74LORETTA MELEEDY $45.00LORRAINE DESALVO $150.00LYNN CARD CO $146.95LYNN CUNNINGHAM $2,019.26M&K INC $635.00M&K LAWN SPRINKLERS INC $19,125.00MALBORN REALTY TRUST $3,313.52MALLOY PROPERTIES $1,400.05MANAGINI, PATRICIA A $1,558.17MARGERY WATKINS $51.50MARJORIE HAYES $31.59MARK KEEFFEE $175.00MARTHA MACDONALD $64.92MARY JEAN UHRICH $27.14MATTHEW BENDER & CO INC $52.49MAYER TREE SERVICE INC $18,912.75MB TRACTOR $181.18MBT WORLDWIDE INC $4,790.00MCCUSKER CONSULTING $80.00MERRI- HILL-ROCK LIBRARIES $35.00MERRIMACK VALLEY MAGAZINE $33.00MHQ MUNICIPA VEHICLES $26,420.25MICHAEL CHAMBERS $500.00MICHAEL DAME $1,965.15MICHAEL KEYES $125.00MICHAEL MACKIE $2,714.00MICHAEL WILLIAMS $200.00MICHELLE VEASEY $40.00MICROMARKETING $298.25MIDWEST TAPE $44.99MIKE MURPHY $944.97MIKE MURPHY & SONS INC $419.52MILLER ENGINEERING & TESTING INC $2,893.00MLEFIAA $195.00MPLC $65.62MUNICIPAL PEST MGMT SERVICES INC $12,000.00MUSIC FACTORY INC $1,130.00NANCY TRAINOR $162.85NAT'L FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC $322.90NAT. FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOC $85.00NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION $22,553.972012 Annual Report ~ 92 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Vendor List (cont.)NE ASSOC CHIEFS OF POLICE $60.00NE ASSOC OF TOWN CLERKS $25.00NE DOCUMENTS SYSTEMS $125.00NE-SAN INC $19,387.50NEPTUNE INC $9,064.64NESPIN $50.00NESTLE PURE LIFE $167.66NETWORK SOLUTIONS $181.92NEW BENEFITS LTD $590.05NEW ENGLAND BARRICADE CO $1,084.13NEW ENGLAND LIBRARY ASSOC $251.00NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL SERVICES INC $3,495.00NEW ENGLAND SECURITY SHREDDERS $298.40NEW FUTURES $25.00NH ASSOC OF ASSESSING OFFICIAL $20.00NH ASSOC OF CHIEFS OF POLICE $100.00NH ASSOC OF CONSER COMMISSIONS $290.00NH ASSOC OF FIRE CHIEFS $75.00NH ASSOC OF SENIOR CENTERS $80.00NH BUSINESS REVIEW $32.00NH CENTER FOR THE BOOK $4.00NH DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL SER- $270.00NH HEALTH OFFICERS ASSOC $60.00NH LIBRARY ASSOC $140.00NH MUNICIPAL MGMT ASSOC $100.00NH OFFICE OF ENERGY & PLANNING $55.30NH PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID $25.00NH RETIREMENT SYSTEM $133,916.17NH STATE FIREMENS ASSOC $780.00NH STATE LIBRARY $1,000.00NH TO DO MAGAZINE $21.95NHCCM $100.00NHCTCA $295.00NHGFOA $25.00NHLA $10.00NHLA-CHILIS $100.00NHLA-READS $10.00NHLA-YALS $20.00NHLTA $60.00NHMA $5,386.31NHTCA $140.00NICOLAS FISET $2,074.99NIKOLOS I HANTZIS $3,333.76NINA GRAY $10.87NOBLE IND. SUPPLY CORP $288.98NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE $400.00NORTHEAST RESOURCE REC ASSOC $337.55NORTHERN BUSINESS MACHINES $259.05NORTHSIDE CARTING INC $286,748.80ODDS & ENDS PAINTING SERVICE $13,328.00OFFICE DEPOT $574.98ONE STOP BUSINESS CENTERS INC $633.81OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF MANCHESTER $5,188.85OWEN DUNN CO INC $37.40P.R. RUSSELL $948.75PALLARIA ELECTRIC INC $5,874.37PALMER GAS $878.99PAM MURPHY $373.12PARK STREET FOUNDATION $20.00PAT CAGGIANO $16.00PAT MACOMBER $500.00PAUL WAINWRIGHT $74.10PAUL WOODWORTH $1,500.00PAULA HOLIGAN $354.56PAULA POLITO $209.07PEARSON, ROSS W. REV TRUST $164.70PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK $149,387.50PERRY JOHNSON $66.44PETE'S SEWER SERVICE $1,320.00PETER & CONSTANCE BONIN $992.87PHYLLIS BRACK $58.00PHYSIO CONTROL INC $1,504.36PITNEY BOWES INC $1,627.05POLAND SPRING WATER CO $1,160.27POLICE SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT $114.97POLYLINE LLC $423.67POSTMASTER-ATKINSON $3,486.00PREGNANCY CARE CENTER $500.00PRICE DIGESTS $114.00PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP $1,803.32PRINTGRAPHICS INC $443.17PRISCILLA MILLS $58.002012 Annual Report ~ 93 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Vendor List (cont.)PRISELLA MILLS $25.00PRO BARK INC $2,500.00PRO CONTROLS INC $4,436.22PROBARK INDUSTRIES INC $5,000.00PROVANTAGE CORP $98.99PUBLIC SERVICE OF NH $524.77PULSAR ALARM SYSTEMS LTD $3,869.00QUALITY FIRE PROTECTION INC $3,075.30QUALITY WATER PROD. CD $859.22QUARTERMASTER INC $112.95R.B.WOOD & ASSOC. LLC $32,184.00RAELENE MCBRIDE $105.00RAM PRINTING $757.49RANDOM HOUSE INC $1,000.00RC NIGHELLI HEATING LLC $1,064.47RECORDED BOOKS LLC $500.00RED JACKET MTN VIEW $386.00REGAN FORD $634.44REGISTRY OF DEEDS $1,138.69RELIABLE FENCE CO INC $2,175.00RELIANCE LABEL SOLUTIONS INC $236.62RHOMAR IND INC $550.30RICHARD HAMEL $600.00RICHARD MAGOON $12.01RICHARD'S STEEL & IRON INC $2,680.00ROBERT BIRDSALL $1,581.10ROBERT DESJARDINS $625.00ROBERT JONES $255.00ROBERT MCCONIHE $60.25ROBERT P PATUTO $379.05ROBERTS & GREENE PLLC $12,850.00ROBIN HERNANDEZ $712.12ROCK/CHIEF OF POLICE ASSOC $20.00ROCKINGHAM COMMUNITY ACTION $1,700.00ROCKINGHAM COUNTY TREASURER $893,376.00ROCKINGHAM CTY ATTORNEY $15,876.00ROCKINGHAM NUTRITION/MEALS ON $2,441.00ROCKINGHAM PLANNING COMMISSION $21,287.99ROCKWELL, JOHN $641.29RON VERDONCH $3,506.76RONALD BERTOCCHI $94.00ROSE CAVALEAR $755.67RSVP $125.00RUGS ROLLS & MORE INC $514.00RUSSELL WOLFF $69.25RYAN DAME $137.46SAD CAFE $2,500.00SALEM COUNCIL ON AGING $4,956.00SALEM RADIOLOGY $135.00SAMSON FASTENER CO INC $226.10SANDOWN BASKETBALL $864.00SCHWAAB INC $401.04SCOTT ANDERSON $302.09SCOTT SIMONS $520.84SEACARE HEALTH SERVICES $528.00SEALCOATING INC $9,998.37SELECT PRINT SOLUTIONES $1,195.00SENTER AUTO SUPPLY $587.89SETTLERS RIDGE LTD $860.00SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SER- $525.00SHARE CORP $192.17SHARON BOYLE $64.15SHEA CONCRETE PROD INC $940.00SHRED KING CORP $127.90SIROIS FOOD PRODUCTS $2,285.70SKAFF REFRIGERATION $259.00SKELLEY MOTOR CO $297.16SKILLPATH SEMINARS $199.00SKYLINE ROOFING INC $18,100.00SMITH FELIX PIPELINE SERVICES $600.00SOUTHERN NH COMMONS LLC $4,697.40SOUTHERN NH INTERNAL MEDICINE $164.00SPNHF $50.00STANTEC CONSULTING INC $13,852.10STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE $2,104.07STATE LINE PET SUPPLY $80.04STATE OF NH $2,983.00STATELINE GUNS,AMMO & ARCH- $2,600.20STEPHEN LUNDQUIST $2,667.90STEWART E $39,825.47SUBHASH MUKHERJEE PH.D. $825.00SULLIVAN TIRE CO $2,313.962012 Annual Report ~ 94 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Vendor List (cont.)SUMMIT SIGNS $775.00SUMNER BROOK FISH FARM $442.00SUMNER KALMAN $31,000.00SUSAN GARRANT $365.12SUSAN KILLAM $169.86SUSAN OBER $323.47SWAMP INC $35,500.00SWEENEY CLOSING SERVICES $2,399.00SYDNI GARRITY $255.35TD BANKNORTH $810,919.55TEAMSTERS LOCAL 633 $3,926.25TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTER $210.00THE AUGERI GROUP $4,097.88THE COACH COMPANY $7,320.00THE HARTFORD $1,856.85THE LIBRARY STORE INC $236.82THE SHOPPER INC $56.92THERESA H ENOS $312.17THOMSON WEST $335.89TIM DZIECHOWSKI $542.24TIMBERLANE COMEDY CLUB $100.00TIMBERLANE SCHOOL DIST $12,523,969.00TMDE CALIBRATION LAB INC $335.00TOP TURF IRRIGATION $240.00TOTAL ASSET SOLUTIONS INC $197.75TOUR OF DISTINCTION INC $400.00TOWER PUBLISHING $92.00TOWN OF ATKINSON $195.22TOWN OF CHESTER $780.47TOWN OF KINGSTON $2,571.54TOWN OF PLAISTOW $43,085.48TRAYNOR GLASS CO INC $36.60TREASURER, STATE OF NH $5,044.54TRHS PTSA $200.00TRULY GREEN LAWNS $17,835.00TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUND $138,000.00TUMBLEWEED PRESS INC $199.50UNION LEADER CORP $3,237.09UNITED COMPRESSOR & PUMP INC $3,420.00UNITED DIVERS INC $1,855.70UNITIL $53,259.76UNIVERSITY OF NH $40.00UPTACK $9,638.00URBAN TREE SERVICE $1,850.00US POSTAL SERVICE $10,000.00USA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC $62.57V GAROFALO $31,643.00VAL EIRO JR $150.00VERIZON WIRELESS $9,040.14VIC GEARY CENTER $5,450.00VICTORIA POLITO $142.22VINYLTECH GRAPHICS $425.00W B MASON INC $10,667.60WALZ POSTAL SOLUTIONS $185.06WASTE MANAGEMENT $190,493.54WATCHGUARD SERVICES $320.00WENDY BARKER $1,500.00WESTVILLE GRAND RENTAL $6,382.75WESTVILLE SUPPLY INC $2,628.26WEX BANK $52,338.35WEYMOUTH DAVE $2,678.34WHITE ST. PAINT CO INC $1,175.94WILLIAM BENNER $450.00WILLIAM BUTLER $34.99WINCO IDENTIFICATION $92.00WINSLOW DRIVE REALTY GROUP $3,119.09WOODLAND POWER PRODUCTS $1,934.00WT.COX SUBSCRIPTIONS $1,822.39YOSHIDA N $36,007.52ZEP MANUFACTURING CO $423.31Vendor totals $17,576,650.17TWO WAY COMMUNICATIONS SER- $10,149.13TYLER TECHNOLOGIES $6,314.70U.S. BANK EQUIP FINANCE $1,980.19UNIFUND, LLC $900.002012 Annual Report ~ 95 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Birth RecordsNAME DATE FATHER MOTHERMAGOON,JEREMY ALLAN 01/21/12 MAGOON,BRIAN MAGOON,LAURAMANZER,CHARLES ADDISON 09/25/12 MANZER,CHRIS MANZER,GEORGIANAMCCREADY,COLIN JOSEPH 06/09/12 MCCREADY,NICHOLAS MCCREADY,SARAHMCKALLAGAT,ALIYA GRACE 06/04/12 MCKALLAGAT,PATRICK GEORGE,AMANDAMERCADO,ARIA GRACE 12/27/12 UNKOWN MERCADO,KAYLAPAQUIN,AVERY JULIETTE 04/12/12 PAQUIN,MATTHEW PAQUIN,ROBINPIGNATIELLO,CHARLOTTE DAWN 01/25/12 PIGNATIELLO,CHRISTOPHER PIGNATIELLO,MELISSAROBERTSON,LEONARDO JOSEPH 01/26/12 ROBERTSON,ADAM ROBERTSON,MARIAAtkinson Academy, Academy Ave.2012 Annual Report ~ 96 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Marriage RecordsNAME RESIDENCE NAME RESIDENCE DATEALBANO,CHRISTOPHER N.ANDOVER,MA KENNEDY,VICTORIA N.ANDOVER,MA 08/25/12ARSENAULT,PAUL ATKINSON,NH REED,BEVERLY ATKINSON,NH 02/19/12AVILES,CARLOS CHICOPEE,MA VOSBURGH,DEBRA CHICOPEE,MA 01/20/12BUCO,JOSHUA METHUEN,MA MARTINEAU,AMANDA ATKINSON,NH 09/15/12CALL,MATTHEW GROVELAND,MA REES,JULIA GROVELAND,MA 06/03/12CARPENTER,JOHN PLAISTOW,NH SHERMAN,ELYSE ATKINSON,NH 10/20/12CARREIRO,JOSEPH ATKINSON,NH ZAKI,ANNE ATKINSON,NH 06/03/12DUFNER,TIMOTHY READING,PA FOURNIER,LAUREN ATKINSON,NH 06/30/12FLETCHER,PHILIP ATKINSON,NH TOKOWICZ,MARY METHUEN,MA 07/27/12FRANZ,DEREK HAVERHILL,MA COLEMAN,HEIDI HAVERHILL, MA 07/13/12DELPERO,RYAN PEABODY,MA BOUDROW,ANDREA PEABODY,MA 04/28/12DONAHUE,CURTIS DOVER,NH BATI,AMANDA ATKINSON,NH 09/08/12GERRY JR.,DAVID ATKINSON,NH FEDOLFI,JACLYN ATKINSON,NH 12/22/12GOLDSTEIN,ABRAHAM ATKINSON,NH MAFFEO,CHRISTINE ATKINSON,NH 04/21/12HARRINGTON,KENNETH WOBURN,MA HASTINGS,MEGHAN BILLERICA,MA 08/10/12HEALEY,PATRICK ATKINSON,NH KILLAM,TORI ATKINSON,NH 06/23/12HYDER,WILLIAM ATKINSON,NH PINET,NICOLE ATKINSON,NH 09/28/12DONAHUE,CURTIS DOVER,NH BATI,AMANDA ATKINSON,NH 09/08/12LABELLE,EDWARD ATKINSON,NH BRODEUR,NICOLE ATKINSON,NH 03/24/12LIPINSKI,BRUCE DANVERS,MA ANDRESEN,SARAH DANVERS,MA 04/16/12LIZOTTE,JOHN ELIOT,NY TURNER,MARCY ELIOT,NY 07/07/12MACKIE,MICHAEL ATKINSON,NH DALE,ANASTACIA HAMPSTEAD, NH 04/06/12MISSLER,BRADLEY HAVERHILL,MA CHADWICK,ALEXANDRA HAVERHILL, MA 12/09/12MUIR,ANTHONY BRIGHTON,MA WALKER,MARIEL BRIGHTON,MA 09/28/12PEARSON,ERIC HAVERHILL,MA WYNNE,HOLLY HAVERHILL, MA 06/23/12PEATFIELD,GREGORY ATKINSON,NH ANDREW-CLARKE,DIANE HAVERHILL, MA 01/20/12PITERAK,JASON ATKINSON,NH CARLSON,MARY WATERTOWN, MA 01/15/12ROSS,DANIEL FAIRFIELD,CT LEBLANC,JILLIAN FAIRFIELD,CT 10/07/12RUSSO,JOSEPH CHELMSFORD,MA CONLON,CAITLIN CHELMSFORD,MA 10/14/12SHERMAN,ELYSE ATKINSON,NH CARPENTER,JOHN ATKINSON,NH 10/20/12SPERO,DAVID III ATKINSON,NH GEORGE,MELISSA ATKINSON,NH 06/08/12STEPHENS,BEN ATKINSON,NH LAURENCE,ABIGAIL HAMPSTEAD, NH 05/12/12STOVER,JASON ATKINSON,NH HARSCH,BRINLYN ATKINSON,NH 08/25/12TESCONI,DAVID TEWKSBURY,MA BLACK,BARBRA TEWKSBURY,MA 04/21/12TOBIN,KYLE ATKINSON,NH VAN SCHOUWEN,JENNIFER ATKINSON,NH 10/07/122012 Annual Report ~ 97 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

2012 Death RecordsNAME DATE PARENTSABRAHAM,BRIAN 08/02/12 ABRAHAM,ROBERT / DOLAN,MARGARETBAILEY,DORIS 03/15/12 MITTON,RODERICK / WILSON,EVABASSO,ROBERT 02/05/12 BASSO,MICHAEL / BACHINI,IRISBONIN,JUDITH 02/09/12 STRATTON,DANA / STRATTON,ANNBROWN,PHYLLIS 12/29/12 RAY,JOHN / BURRILL,ALTHEACHAVERS,RICHARD 10/27/12 CHAVERS,GEORGE / HESTER,MARYCOLE, JANE 02/10/12 TURNER,HOWARD / LEATHAM,CATHERINECOOPER,DEBORAH 04/30/12 PATTI,PAUL / HOWELL,JEANCOUNCILMAN,DORIS 10/08/12 NELSON,RALPH / CANN,ARLINEDAIGLE,SHIRLEY 09/27/12 MURCHISON,THEODORE / IRELAND,LEONADELORIE,JUDITH 06/12/12 EVANS,LESTER / WHITE,MARYDEMARS,EDWARD 03/20/12 DEMARS,WILLIAM / LAMBERT,LEAHDIMATTEO,CHARLINE 11/24/12 PAREN,CHARLES / NAEF,PAULINEDUGDALE,MICHELE 02/23/12 ROBERGE,LUCIEN / QUINN,BERNADETTEFAIRBANKS JR.,OWEN 02/27/12 FAIRBANKS,OWEN / DIEHL,FLORENCEFOLEY,KEVIN 03/18/12 FOLEY,JAMES / MCHUGH,CATHERINE "KERRY'GERETY,KATHLEEN 03/30/12 HERRIDGE,GEORGE / CREWE,LILY ANNGRAICHEN,NORMAN 03/19/12 NO INFORMATION / NO INFORMATIONJANES,JUDITH 06/18/12 DRESCHER,ALFRED / HILSE,ANNA HILSEJASKOT,ANITA 04/26/12 DANDRETA,ANTHONY / DENUNCIO,MARYJERVIS JR.,EDWARD 02/21/12 JERVIS SR.,EDWARD / DAY,ISABELLEKAULBACK,ROBERT 11/17/12 KAULBACK,ROBERT / LAFRANCE,FRANCESKENNEDY,MARGUERITE 05/29/12 CLEMENT,JOSEPH / CARSON,CATHERINELAURENCE,CRAIG 07/06/12 LAURENCE,LEONARD / CRAIG,ELIZABETHLAURIN,ARTHUR 08/10/12 LAURIN,ARTHUR / VERVILLE,ROSELAWRENCE,GERALD 07/28/12 LAWRENCE,JOHN / RUSSELL,BONNIELEMERY,WILLIAM 08/01/12 LEMERY,GEORGE / LEWIS, LOUISEMACDONALD, MARTHA 07/10/12 GLYNN,ALBERT / MCDONALD,ROSETTAMARSHALL, STARR BRENDA 02/25/12 DOW,LLOYD / HANSON,PHYLLISMORIN SR.,ROBERT 04/04/12 MORIN,EUGENE / BEDARD,BLANCHEMURPHY,WILLIAM 01/20/12 MURPHY, JEREMIAH / MCCARTHY,MARGARETPATTERSON III,ROBERT 12/15/12 PATTERSON JR.,ROBERT / DONNELLY,MARYPIPITONE,RUTH 06/04/12 ROEMER,CARL / WEISS,FRIEDASHAW,RITA 12/27/12 DICK,WILLIAM / GOUDREAULT,ORISESHUMAN-SLIPP,SUZANNE 02/02/12 SHUMAN JR.,CHARLES / BAJGOT,LUCYSIMONDS III, RALPH 02/10/12 SIMONDS JR.,RALPH / KENNEDY,AGNESSTANG,BARBARA 07/23/12 KORUGA,GEORGE / VLAHOVICH,FRANCESVALLIERES,LINDA 12/10/12 DIX,EVERET / DIX,AUGDAWELCH,FRANK 03/11/12 WELCH,IRVING / SMITHERMAN,HELENWHITMAN,PATRICIA 10/05/12 WHITMAN,FREDERICK / BINK,CATHERINEWINSETT,OLIVER 07/10/12 WINSETT,DENNIS / WINSETT,ANNAZINGG,CATHERINE 02/25/12 HAPPE,F.BOYD / SHERREN,HELEN2012 Annual Report ~ 98 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Town of AtkinsonApplication for Committee AppointmentOne of the advantages of living in a small town is the ability to participate in and contribute to theactivities and programs, which are offered by the Town to its residents. Atkinson is fortunate tohave a history of strong volunteerism and offers the opportunity to all residents of the Town tocontinue this tradition.Boards, commissions, and committee are made up of volunteers. Community Center and recreationprograms, public access TV, parades, celebrations, and beautification projects are successfuldue to the efforts of the Atkinson residents.If you are a registered voter of Atkinson and would like to serve as a member on one of the following,please note your area of interest and return this form to the Selectmen’s Office. Thankyou.______ Board of Adjustment______ Cable Advisory Board______ Highway Safety Committee______ Recreation Commission______ Conservation Commission______ Energy Commission______ Planning Board______ Technology Committee______ Other ___________________________________________Qualifications:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Questions/Suggestions:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Print Name:Signature:Address:Email:Phone:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2012 Annual Report ~ 99 ~Town of Atkinson, NH

Special Thank You and Photo Credits:Atkinson Historical SocietyAtkinson Conservation CommissionAtkinson Fire DepartmentCarol GrantFront Cover:Dow Common at Academy Ave. and Main StreetBack Cover:Atkinson Congregational ChurchTown Report Creative Designer:Wendy M. Barker