TOWN
OF ALLENSTOWN
SELECTMEN’S
OFFICE
16
SCHOOL STREET
ALLENSTOWN,
NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275
SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING 6/3/2002
The Selectmen went to Suncook Pond at 6:20
PM to honor Lena Demers as the oldest citizen of the Town. Mrs. Demers received
the Boston cane, a bouquet of roses and a plaque commemorating the honor.
Family members were present for the occasion.
The Selectmen returned to Town Hall and
Chairman Fontaine opened the meeting at 7:00 PM. Present were Benjamin E. Fontaine,
Jr., Arthur G. Houle, and Sandra A. McKenney, Selectmen; David M. Jodoin,
Administrative Assistant.
The Selectmen met with Rick Lacourse, NH
ATV Club President. The New Hampshire ATV Club wants the Selectmen to open a
quarter-mile of Chester Turnpike to all-terrain vehicles. Other members of the
Club spoke in favor of the request. Also speaking on the matter were Roland
Martel, Armand Verville, Norman Provencher, Chief McGonigle, Chief Dionne,
State Rep. Deanna Rush and Senator Barnes who expressed concerns with riders in
Bear Brook State Park. Norm Provencher stated that Pembroke Water Works had two
water tanks in the Park that required a 4000 square foot safety buffer. Roland
Martel stated that he has seen ATVs riding 2 feet from the tanks as well as up
and down Deerfield Road. Armand Verville complained that ATVs have destroyed
his land by tearing up an area that he leveled and reclaimed. Senator Barnes
stated that this was not good for Allenstown as they do not have the resources
to provide Police patrols. He agreed that trails were needed and later stated
that they should perhaps be in a remote area of the Park. ATVs are allowed only
on Bear Brook State Park’s snowmobile trails during periods of snow cover. That
doesn’t stop many riders using the park year round and crossing over private
lands without permission. As the sport has increased in popularity, illegal
riding has increased, local residents complained. NH ATV Club President Rick
Lacourse said providing more legal trails in the state should cut down on the
amount of illegal riding. In exchange for rights to ride the quarter-mile of
Chester Turnpike that links to Hooksett, the club will clean, post signs and
police the area.
The Selectmen have not ruled on the request
but will take it under advisement and make a decision at their next meeting
which will be June 17th.
The Selectmen discussed the parking lot
striping at the Fire Station.
Selectperson McKenney reported only 25
children signed up for the Summer Rec. program. A letter will be sent out to
inform parents of the program.
There is a Master Plan meeting on Wednesday
June 5th; and a budget meeting on Thursday, June 6.
On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded
by Arthur G. Houle, the Selectmen approved the minutes of the May 20th
Selectmen’s meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded
by Arthur G. Houle, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM. Motion passed
unanimously.
APPROVED:
BENJAMIN E. FONTAINE, JR., CHAIRMAN
ARTHUR G. HOULE, SELECTMAN
SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTPERSON