Chairman O’Connor opened the work session at 12:00 p.m. In attendance was Selectman Robert C. O’Connor – Chairman, Selectman John C. Brayshaw, and Selectman Edward F. Mical. Recording secretary is Mary Whalen.

The first topic the Board discussed was issuing gifts certificates for the upcoming holidays, this has been done annually. Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the Holiday gift certificates for Town employees. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Board reviewed and made changes to a letter for E & R Cleaners.

The Board proceeded to review the Selectmen’s Budget. Selectman Mical apologized to the Board for not having the information required figuring the Cost of Living percentage. Selectman Mical recommended moving on to Government Buildings, Town Hall and the Old Grade School, the Board made appropriate changes. The wiring at the stage and the Town Hall roof was anticipated for repairs. Selectman Mical will obtain a dollar value for refurbishing the entire Town Hall roof.

Selectman Mical will have available for the next meeting information on the Town Hall roof and the Cost of Living.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to extend the work session until October 25, 2002. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

October 25, 2002

Chairman O’Connor opened the work session. In attendance was Selectman Robert C. O’Connor – Chairman, Selectman John C. Brayshaw, and Selectman Edward F. Mical. Recording secretary is Mary Whalen.

The Board continued review of the Selectmen’s budget. Selectman Mical shared that Social Security is increasing by 1.6%. Selectman Mical made the motion to establish the cost of living adjustment at 2% for 2003. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical made the motion to establish the cost of living increase of 2% effective the first pay period in May 2003 for all Town employees. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Further repair on the Town Hall roof was discussed. Selectman Mical was unable to obtain the cost for the rest of the roof at this time but will continue efforts in doing so. Chairman O’Connor informed the Board that the Budget Committee discussed a Bond to finish East Roby Road and recommended to the Board to think about adding the roof to the Bond.

A repair on the Old Graded School was discussed. Selectman Mical will obtain a cost for window replacement in the stairwells.

The Board agreed that the Internet should be installed in the Town Hall by the end of 2002, and a computer for the Selectmen was discussed.

The Board reviewed the Town Officer’s Expense and made appropriate changes.

The Board reviewed the Town Office Salaries no changes were made.

The Board discussed meeting with the Building Inspector at the next Selectmen’s meeting.

The Board discussed attending the New Hampshire Municipal Association conference.

The Board discussed the working hours for Mr. Corey Young. It was decided by the Board to have Mr. Young start employment at the Transfer Station for twelve (12) hours a week at $7.00 per hour beginning January of 2003 pending approval of the budget.

The Board discussed Police Detail that was used for the Hopkinton Fair. Two billings have been sent, the Board will be seeking legal counsel.

The Board reviewed a letter from the Health Officer regarding a resident that is in violation of their septic system.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn at 1:07 p.m. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Robert C. O’Connor – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Edward F. Mical