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# Stratford Select Board: Talks ATV road limits, cash-flow gap and salt shed
- URL: https://northcountryupdate.com/stratford-select-board-talks-atv-road-limits-cash-flow-gap-and-salt-shed/
- Published: 2026-11-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-11T19:36:39.000Z
- Description: The board discussed ATV use on Bog and Percy Roads, a short-term cash-flow problem and a spending freeze, a Fire Department computer, and a proposed salt shed.
- Author: North Country
- Tags: Stratford, Select Board, Meeting recap, New Hampshire

*Stratford Select Board · Meeting recap · meeting of Monday, November 2, 2026*

The Select Board met at Fuller Town Hall on Monday, November 2, 2026\. It was called to order at 3:30 PM, and Harry R. Juergens, Ron Scott, Jr, and Charlie Goulet were present. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.

### Decisions

- The board agreed to the purchase of a new computer for the Fire Department. Mr. Stinson will work with the Administration Office to get a replacement system.
- The manifest was approved 3/0 on a motion by C. Goulet and R. Scott, Jr. to sign for 10/19/2026 and 10/26/2026.
- The next selectboard meeting will be cancelled because the town administrator will be on vacation. The board will take up property evaluations and the 2027 budget at its November 30th meeting.

### Also discussed

- **ATV traffic:** A resident reported repeated problems with out-of-town ATV riders near Bog Road and Percy Road during hunting season. The board discussed closing applicable town roads and ATV access after Columbus Day through the end of hunting season, as neighboring communities do. Exceptions could be considered for organized, supervised events or eligible hunters with Fish and Game permits. The ATV club, campground representatives, and others will be included before any decision. The board will also clarify which parts of the two roads are legally open.
- **Cash flow:** The property revaluation and tax-rate process will not be done in time to issue tax bills before the county payment is due. A temporary spending freeze was announced. Payroll and essential obligations will continue, but departments were asked to avoid nonessential spending. Bills may be paid later than the usual 30-day period. The Department of Revenue Administration confirmed it found no issues preventing the town from moving to a new assessing company.
- **Fire Department:** The AEDs at the Town Hall will be moved to the Library and Transfer Station, expected by the end of December. The department also needs insurance documentation, which the Administration Office will complete.
- **Salt shed:** The board continued discussing a proposed salt shed of roughly 48–50 by 75 feet. Members differed on whether it should hold only salt or also sand and equipment. A board member will visit Jefferson’s salt shed and get preliminary pricing.

### Money

- About $546,000 is owed to the county for property taxes.
- A tax anticipation loan could cost approximately $6,000 in interest and fees. The board and administration do not want to put this burden on taxpayers.

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