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The Tax Rate was set yesterday at $30.12 per $1,000. This rate is calculated against the new assessed values.
Julie Glover named new Lee Town Administrator
November 21, 2011 – The Lee Board of Selectmen have offered the position of Town Administrator to Julie Glover according to Chairman John LaCourse. Ms. Glover is currently the Administrative Services Director for the Town of Newmarket. She has previously held the position of Project Coordinator for Newmarket’s $6.5M Main Street Reconstruction Project. She has extensive experience in both the public and private sector including work in construction project management, human resources and purchasing for both municipal and private entities.
“Julie comes highly recommended, and brings a wealth of pertinent and diverse experience to the job in Lee” said LaCourse. “She was the top candidate out of a field of 65 applicants, and we’re thrilled to have her as part of the team”.
Glover will begin her duties as Lee’s Town Administrator January 2.
Town Offices Closed
Town Offices will be closed November 24th and 25th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Lee Town Clerk\Tax Collector News
Effectice December 2, 2011 when registering your vehicles you will no longer have to write two checks. The State of New Hampshire has approved the Town to accept one check for the Town and State portions of the bill. Checks will be made out to the Town of Lee.
Winter is Coming!
The Town of Lee has a "Snow Casting" ordinance. Briefly this means it is a violation to place or cause to be placed any snow upon a roadway with in the town. So please do not shovel, snow blow or plow snow out into the street. A copy of this or any other ordinance is available at the Police Department, the Town Hall, or on the Town’s website.
Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday season,
The men and women of the Lee Police Department
Button Up Lee - Weatherization Seminar & Workshop
December 3, 2011 10am – 1pm at the Lee Town Hall
The Lee Energy Committee is pleased to invite you to Button Up Lee, an event aimed at educating Lee citizens about simple and effective ways to weatherize your homes while weatherizing the Town Hall, Annex, and Library! This hands-on workshop will show you how to identify problem areas in your own home and will demonstrate various weatherization techniques. It will provide a practical opportunity to implement these efficiency measures on three town buildings under the guidance of energy professionals. Dress warmly. Hot drink provided.
Weatherization measures to be demonstrated include:
• Door weatherization
• Window weatherization
• Expanding foam air sealing
• Water pipe insulation
• Hot water tank wrap
• Electrical outlet covers
• Lighting Options
• Energy Questions
This workshop is presented by the Sustainable Development and Energy Systems Group, supported by an Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant funded project, and by the Lee Energy Committee. For more information contact the Energy Committee at LCOX@LEENH.ORG
LEE POLICE DEPARTMENT CALEA Re-RECOGNITION
On November 19th, following a formal review in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Lee Police Department received its CALEA National Re-Recognition. Chief Murch and Sergeant Dronsfield attended the review, which was the second Recognition achievement for the Lee Police Department. The national Re-recognition process, which is a voluntary process to keep its recognition status included the same steps as the original Recognition, which were multiple mock reviews, that included representatives from other recognized agencies coming to the department and reviewing the department's files, policies, procedures and facilities, to give the department an idea of how it would do if it were an actual review. In August, the department had an official on-site assessment, which was forwarded for the November review and final decision to
recognize the department. The department was initially recognized in 2008.
High Rd Bridge Update from the Lee Highway Department
R.M.Piper (contractor), Quantum Construction Consultants (engineers), and Randy Stevens met and discussed the schedule this past week. The contractor is hoping to have the bridge open to traffic December 23. The bridge will not be paved until spring. There will be a short period of closure of a few days in the spring to prepare the deck and pave. Although not being paved will make it difficult plowing this winter the upside is that all of the gravel and fill will have a chance to get settled in and the end product will most likely turn out better.
R.M.Piper has scheduled the coffer dam pilings to be pulled out on the Birch Hill side Monday the 21st. The Birch Hill side will be pretty much finished up at that point. The concrete deck beams are scheduled to be delivered and set the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. After the beams are set a concrete overlay will be placed over the beams. Meanwhile the crew will be working on the retaining walls and backfilling the east side of the bridge.
Although there have been some delays due to high water conditions and scheduling the quality of the work being done is very good and the contractor has been excellent to work with.
The Town Forest on the Cusp of Winter -A Nature Walk sponsored by the Lee Conservation Commission
Saturday, December 3 at 1:15
As autumn comes to a close, the forest becomes a more open and quiet place - a lovely time to take a walk. We’ll be looking at evergreens of the forest floor, some unusual trees, and a few of the different ecosystems encompassed within the town forest complex. Along the way, we’ll talk about some of the different strategies and special adaptations that woodland species have for coping with the rigors of winter. Perhaps we’ll even check out a prodigious pile of porcupine poop....
Folks of all ages are welcome. We’ll meet at the picnic table beside the library. Rain Date: Saturday, December 10 at 10
The Friends of the Lee Library present a free concert for Lee Residents
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall – Lee Hook Road
After the Lee Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 p.m., join us at the Grange for some holiday and traditional maritime music from the popular Seacoast Band:"MUDHOOK”
Light Refreshments will be available and any monetary donation you would like to make will go directly to providing Library programs and services.
LEE FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Carbon Monoxide Work Group today announced the
observation of November 2011 as “Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month.” Carbon monoxide is a
serious public safety concern, and poses the greatest risk to people in their homes. November is an excellent time of year to bring awareness to this important health issue as the Northeast heads into the colder, heating months when carbon monoxide exposure often increases. Nationally, carbon monoxide is one of the leading causes of accidental poisoning deaths, and accounts for more than 50,000 emergency department visits each year in the US.
Carbon monoxide poisoning becomes a greater risk during the heating season as people spend more time indoors. Protect your home and family by following these simple do’s and don’ts:
DO have your fuel-burning appliances – including oil and gas furnaces, gas water heaters, gas ranges and ovens, gas dryers, gas or kerosene space heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves – inspected by a trained professional, and make certain that flues and chimneys are connected, in good condition, and not blocked.
DO read and follow all of the instructions that accompany any fuel-burning device. If you cannot avoid using an unvented gas or kerosene space heater, carefully follow the cautions that come with the device. Use the proper fuel and keep doors to the rest of the house open. Crack a window to ensure enough air for ventilation and proper fuel-burning.
DO install at least one CO detector in the living areas of your home, preferably one on each floor.
DO know the symptoms of CO poisoning, which even at moderate levels, includes severe headaches, dizziness, confusion, nausea or faintness. If you experience symptoms that you think could be from CO poisoning:
DO get fresh air immediately. Open doors and windows, turn off combustion appliances and leave the house.
DO call 9-1-1 or get to an emergency room immediately.
DON’T idle the car in a garage -- even if the garage door to the outside is open. Fumes can build up very quickly in the garage and living area of your home.
DON’T use a gas oven to heat your home, even for a short time, and DON’T ever use a charcoal grill indoors – even in a fireplace.
DON’T sleep in any room with an unvented gas or kerosene space heater.
DON’T use any gasoline-powered engines (mowers, weed trimmers, snow blowers, chain saws, small engines or generators) in enclosed spaces, including the garage.
DON’T ignore symptoms, particularly if more than one person is feeling them. You could lose consciousness and die if you do nothing.
For a comprehensive source of information on carbon monoxide safety tips, emergency generator usage, health risks, and more, please see www.nh.gov/co.
The New Hampshire Carbon Monoxide Work Group is an interagency task force dedicated to keeping the public informed of the many safety and health issues related to carbon monoxide. The group includes representatives from the state’s departments of Environmental Services, Health and Human Services, and Safety, the Poison Center, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Concord Regional Health Care, and Powers Generator Service.
Burn Permits
Stop by the Firehouse at 20 George Bennett Road, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, on the day you would like to burn. Due to changing weather conditions we cannot give permits out a week ahead of time. If you would like to burn during the weekend please come see us on Fridays. If you have any questions feel free to call at 659-5411.
When you can burn:
9:00am-5:00pm: No Burning unless Raining with Permit
5:00pm-9:00am: Burning allowed with Permit
Raining: Burning allowed with Permit during the day
Snow Cover: No Permit Needed
Chimney Safety Hot Topics
A great site for all your questions from Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). You can also search for a certified chimney sweep in your area.
Q. How often should I have my chimney cleaned?
This is a tougher question than it sounds. The simple answer is: The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." This is the national safety standard and is the correct way to approach the problem. It takes into account the fact that even if you don't use your chimney much, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chimney unsafe to use.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that open masonry fireplaces should be cleaned at 1/8" of sooty buildup, and sooner if there is any glaze present in the system. Factory-built fireplaces should be cleaned when any appreciable buildup occurs. This is considered to be enough fuel buildup to cause a chimney fire capable of damaging the chimney or spreading to the home.
Links to Additional Resources:
The Lee Fire & Rescue Department will come to your residence and do a Limited Visual Inspection of your woodstove, fireplace, and chimney. Please call the Department at 659-5411 to schedule an appointment.
Welcome to Town!
The Grand Opening of PLAY! will be on December 3rd.
PLAY! offers an indoor adventure that your kids can enjoy all year round! Memberships, Day Passes and Party Packages are available. Located at #40 Route 4 in Lee (Next to The Family Dollar at the Lee Traffic Circle)
Indoor Bouncy Houses, Climbing Structures, Race Tracks, Dance Party Room and a Girls Glam Room all in a convenient location and safe and friendly environment!
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