| Frederick Kelley, Chairman 2011
Joe Duarte 2010
Richard Lazott 2010
Carleton Robie
Richard Snow
Andria Hansen, Administrative Assistant
Mon-Fri: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Phone: 603-483-8101
Fax: 603-483-0252
2008 has passed and seems to have been a very long year.
In January we were faced with our first challenge due to
the unfortunate resignation of Town Director Carolyn Emerson
after fifteen years of dedicated service to the Town. After
some shifting and hiring the Selectmen's Office ended up
with three employees, Selectmen's Assistant Dawn Chabot,
Selectmen's Secretary Andria Hansen (formerly a member of
the Building Dept.), and part-time Finance Director Beth
St. Pierre. Sharon Carrier is our new part-time employee
in the Land Use Office. All of the employees are doing a
great job.
In March, Selectman Brennan resigned due to a residency change
and the Board appointed Carleton Robie as his replacement.
Carleton is a native of Candia and immediately proved to
be an asset by first working with volunteer David Murray
to finish the long overdue Pond Park Gazebo. Selectman Robie
then worked hard in completing the Federal requirements of
the Pond Project which resulted in the $36,425.00 reimbursement.
Due to the economy and a bottom dollar budget — this
year was trying. The Town Hall was hit with unexpected sewer
and electrical problems. In addition to that, the town experienced
floods, ice storms and record-breaking snowfalls resulting
in an over-expenditure of $124,255 from the Highway Department
bottom line budget. Plus the economic situation brought many
people in town reaching out for direct assistant. Unfortunately,
due to unforeseen expenses the Board had to make an emergency
over-expenditure request to the Department of Revenue (DRA).
We were informed by DRA representatives that 27 other communities
across the state filed emergency request as well. Hopefully
this year our budget will be enough to cover all of our expenses
that seem to rise each month.
The police and fire departments have been busier this year.
Bad economy seems to drive up crime for all towns.
We did some repairs to the town office building but there
is still work to be done. Thanks to the newly established
Building Maintenance Capital Reserve Fund the Board was able
to start some of the repairs.
There are a few new businesses in town and the new court
house seems to be busy. We are still working on getting a
supermarket in town, but the economy has slowed that process
considerably.
The Board of Selectmen would like to thank all the other
departments, committees, and volunteers who help keep the
town moving forward throughout the year. We would like to
wish everyone a better year in 2009.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred Kelley, Chairman
Elderly Exemption
- The exemption amounts off the value assessed are:
For a resident 65 years of age up to 74 $35,000
For a resident 75 years of age up to 79 $55,000
For a resident 80 years of age or older $70,000
- The taxpayer must have a net income WHICH NOW INCLUDES
SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME PER NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE LAW of less
than $25,000 if single, or if married, a combined net income
of less than $50,000 in the year preceding April 1st.
- Must own net assets of less than $300,000 excluding the
value of the person's actual residence and the value for
a minimum single-family house lot or 2 acres whichever
is greater.
- The application for the Elderly Exemption must be filed
on or by April 15th preceding tax bills.
Disabled Exemption
- Exemption amount is $35,000 off the value assessed.
- To qualify the person must be eligible under Title II
or Title XVI of the Federal Social Security Act.
- The taxpayer must have a net income WHICH NOW INCLUDES
SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME PER NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE LAW of less
than $25,000 if single, or if married, a combined net income
of less than $50,000 in the year preceding April 1st.
- Must own net assets of less than $300,000 excluding the
value of the person's actual residence and the value for
a minimum single-family house lot or 2 acres whichever
is greater.
- The application for the Disabled Exemption must be filed
on or by April 15th preceding tax bills.
Tax Credit Information
- Veterans Tax Credit Amount is $300.00
- Veterans Tax Credit for Service-Connected Total Disability
is $2,000.00
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