What it means: This Article asks for approval for costs associated with the engineering, design, permitting, and construction ofdrainage infrastructure upgrades in three areas, identified by inspections as requiring immediate work.
Those in favor say: Half of Mary Batchelder Road was paved last year, but the balance could not be paved because the corrugated metal pipes underneath the road are deteriorated. This project would fix the pipes and so that the roads can be repaved. The funding sought under this Article would also replace the Hackett Lane pump station which helps prevent flooding in the Hackett Lane area. Finally, the funding would be used to improve the water filtration aspects of the High Street Parking Lot to improve water quality as required by New Hampshire Permitting, and to maximize parking.
Those opposed say: No one spoke against this Article at the Deliberative Session.
Fiscal impact: This Article proposes the use of the Unassigned Fund Balance. The taxpayer will not see any increased cost in 2024 if this proposal is approved by the voters.