TOWN OF ALTON
INVITATION TO BID

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The Town of Alton is seeking bids on a copy machine. Specifications available upon request. Sealed bids must be submitted by December 10 2009 at 2:00pm, at which time they will be publicly opened. Faxed or e-mailed bids will not be considered. Please contact Russell Bailey, Town Administrator or Patricia Rockwood, Secretary at the Town Hall (603) 875-2161 for information. Bids may be mailed to Town of Alton, PO Box 659, Alton NH 03809 and marked “Sealed Copier Bid” Selectmen have the right to reject any and all bids.

INVITATION TO BID
November 23rd 2009

The Town of Alton is now accepting bids to survey the following roads:

Coffin Brook Rd (11,458’); Stockbridge Corner Rd (New Durham Side-9,503’) and
Traskside Rd (10,000’)

Bids are due on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd @ 9:00M @ the Town Hall Located @ 1 Monument Square, Alton NH

Bids must be sealed in an Envelope m arked “SURVEY” for Coffin Brook, Stockbridge Crnr and Traskside Rd

Requirements needed: 10 copies of a 36’’x 24” survey plan showing the following status:

Understanding the research that is needed to be done to establish the boundary markers
for all properties abutting the Town Right of Way with Rebar.

An exact layout of the existing roadway within the Right of Way

Numerical system 50’ along entire road way (00+00-00+50)

Existing Culverts length and size / include driveway culverts and driveway entrances

Catch Basins showing detail

Existing Utilities poles / any under ground Utilities (Electric, Phone; cable); that can be identified.

Note: Any under ground utilities from poles to residents that can be identified.

Stone wall locations in town right of way

Elevations; contour lines at 20’ intervals

Further details please contact the Road Agent @ 875-6808

The Selectman reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any reason what so ever in the best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to negotiate and / or request additional information with selected contractors; the town reserves the right to consider such factors as: Quality, Availability, and Reputation

Bids must include at least 3 names and telephone numbers for references of commercial clients
(Preferably municipalities) who you have done similar work for

Bids must be signed by a duly authorized person.

The successful bidder will be required to submit a certificate of liability insurance and a W-9 form

It is anticipated that the successful bidder will be notified by mail

Questions about these bid specifications may be directed to Ken Roberts, Highway Agent at 875-6808

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BASKETS
Another year has gone by with Thanksgiving right around the corner. It is time to start thinking about the food baskets for the families in need of Alton. Donations would be gratefully accepted in the form of cash, check or money orders. Make donations payable to “Operation Blessings”. You may drop off your contribution at the Town Hall to Paulette Wentworth or mailed to Town Hall, P.O. Box 659, Alton, NH 03809.

Canned good donations can be dropped off at the Town Hall between 8AM and 4:30PM on or before Friday, November 21, 2008. Please specify that they are for the “Operation Blessing” Project.

The Alton Conservation Commission has a seat available.

Any interested parties may contact:

Secretary to the Selectman

Patricia Rockwood at 875-0229

Town of Alton, NH

The Zoning Board of Adjustments is looking for new members to join them in improving the quality of the community.

1 New Member and 2 Alternate Members are needed.

The Zoning Board meets at least once a month on the third Thursday of the month.

Become an active member of your community and sign up today!

Please contact the Town of Alton, NH Planning Department

875-2162 or e-mail planner@alton.nh.gov

JANITOR

For the Department of Parks and Recreation, Alton, NH. 40 hours per week, Third shift-11:00pm-7:30am; Year round, Weekends required.
Duties include: trash removal; cleaning town buildings, offices and public restrooms; floor cleaning and maintenance and shoveling snow. Pay range is $11.50-$13.50, DOE.
Benefit Package- insurance, holidays, vacation. Valid NH Driver’s License, background check and physical exam required. Applications available at Alton Parks and Recreation Department, A.V.A.S. Public Park, 875-0109; parksrec@alton.nh.gov.
Position will remain open until filled. EOE.

The Alton Planning Board’s regularly scheduled meetings will now begin at 6:00PM.

STATE FEE INCREASES FOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS AND BOATS

Pursuant to House Bill 2 (HB2), the State portion of certain fees will be changing. HB2 amends certain statutes as listed below. Please note that the effective dates differ on some sections.

RSA 263:42,II – Certified Copies of Registrations (effective 8/1/09)
The fee for a certified copy of a registration has increased from $10 to $15
Initial “Vanity” Plates (effective 8/1/09)
Sections of RSA 261:89 and 261:141 have been changed as follows:
The vanity plate service fee has increased from $25 to $40 per year for a renewal or twelve (12) month new registration

The vanity number plate fee for new registrations other than twelve (12) months, plate changes, etc. is now pro-rated at $3.33 per month ($40 for a renewal)
RSA 261:141 (effective 8/1/09)
Section III (g) has been changed to now assess a surcharge based on the vehicle’s weight. This surcharge is in addition to the “normal” fees based on weight. The surcharge is to be printed on the registration in the State Fees section and the heading is to be listed as “SURCHARGE”. The flat surcharge fee ($30, $45, $55 or $75) shall be assessed for all twelve (12) month registrations.
0-3000 lbs. – A $30 ($2.50 per month) surcharge shall also be charged, making the total State fee $61.20 for twelve months ($5.10 per month combined total)

3001-5000 lbs. – A $30 ($2.50 per month) surcharge shall also be charged, making the total State fee $73.20 ($6.10 per month combined total)

5001-8000 lbs. – A $45 ($3.75 per month) surcharge shall also be charged, making the total State fee $100.20 ($8.35 per month combined total)

8001-10,000 lbs. – A $45 ($3.75 per month) surcharge shall
also be charged in addition to the normal state fees based on weight

10,001-26,000 lbs. – A $55 ($4.58 per month) surcharge shall
also be charged in addition to the normal state fees based on weight

26,001-73,280 lbs. – A $75 ($6.25 per month) surcharge shall
also be charged in addition to the normal state fees based on weight

Section III (j) for semi-trailers and automobile utility trailers has changed. The flat fee ($8, $11, $17, $34 and $46) shall be charged on all twelve (12) month registrations.

0-1000 lbs. has increased from $3 to $8 ($ .66 per month)

1001-1500 lbs. has increased from $6 to $11 ($ .91 per month)

1501-3000 lbs. has increased from $12 to $17 ($1.41 per month)

3001-5000 lbs. has increased from $24 to $34 ($2.83 per month)

5001-8000 lbs. has increased from $36 to $46 ($3.83 per month)

8001 lbs. & greater has increased from $ .60 per hundred lbs. gross weight to $ .90 per hundred lbs. gross weight

Section III (o) for motorcycles has changed. The flat $25 fee shall be charged on all twelve (12) month registrations.

The fee has increased from $15 to $25 ($2.08 per month)
Please note that the $1 fee for the motorcycle rider safety fund shall still be charged.

Section VII (b) regarding transfer fees, for the state portion, has changed.
The transfer fee has increased from $10 to $25.

RSA 270-E:5 Boat Registration Fees (effective date 8/28/09)
Up to and including 16 feet has increased from $12 to $24

16.1 feet to 21 feet has increased from $17 to $34

21.1 feet to 30 feet has increased from $26 to $52

30.1 feet to 45 feet has increased from $36 to $72

45.1 feet and over has increased from $46 to $92

The lake restoration and preservation fee has increased from $5 to $7.50
The boat agent fee has increased from $1.50 to $5

RSA 270-E:10 Boat Registration Transfer Fees (effective 8/28/09)

The minimum fee to transfer a boat registration has increased from $3 to $5

Informational Links for the Swine Flu:

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm


http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/DHHS_SITE/default.htm

Stay Healthy Tips Poster from the NH Department of Health and Human Services

NEWS RELEASE

On Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 4:42pm, the Alton Fire/Rescue Department was dispatched for a smoke investigation at the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center in Alton Bay. Fire Chief Scott Williams arrived on scene with multiple structures and brush fires burning. He immediately called for 2nd & 3rd alarms to the scene, requesting two additional Ladder Companies to the scene. The fire was being driven by extremely high winds on Easter Sunday which hampered suppression efforts by the many firefighters that came to assist with this multi-alarm inferno.

The Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid provided outstanding support and resources as needed considering the size of this incident. It is reported that this is the largest emergency incident ever dispatched through the Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid system. Ultimately, 40+ departments were called to fight this raging fire and it was put under control at 10:31 pm. The fire forced the closure of Route 11 and road blocks were established by the Police and Highway Departments redirecting traffic safely around the location.

Property damage was extensive, destroying 48 homes and causing heavy damage to many others. Estimated value of properties was well over $2.5 million dollars. The Fire Chief personally thanks his department members for their outstanding efforts at the fire; the Alton Board of Selectmen wish to thank the Town personnel that responded as well as the mutual aid companies for their support and assistance with this multi-alarm blaze.

Stephan McMahon, Chairman
Peter Bolster, Vice-Chairman
Patricia Fuller, Selectman
R. Loring Carr, Selectman
David Hussey, Selectman
ALTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

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