Always something going on in Rollinsford...

Over the past few weeks I have had some great experiences with many residents covering many different topics. Back at the end of May I was invited to go speak to the 3rd and 4th graders over at RGS. I have to say that after speaking in front of many different groups over the last few years - this was my toughest crowd yet. Such an amazing group of students full of great questions. Their topics ranged from what we do at Town Meeting to has their ever been a female selectman. Their teachers did a great job helping them prepare questions, and I was thrilled to see so many of them engaged in how local government works... The future will be in good hands with those kids. They really made my day.

On May 29th, we held a public hearing for our new policy on construction on private roads. While there was no doubt some upset residents at the meeting, (they only got a chance to see the draft proposal at the hearing) I believe that we will be able to better explain our reasoning for this proposed change in policy, and its overall benefit to the future growth of the town, at the continuation of the public hearing this Thursday June 14th at 6:30pm in town hall.

For news on the Withdrawl Committee, I can report that this past Monday, the 11th, selectman Dionne and myself toured some schools with the Feasibility Committee. The first two stops were Dover High School and Dover Middle School. I could not attend those two, but I was able to attend the other two tours that day at Marshwood High School and Marshwood Middle School. Both schools were incredibly friendly to us and were able to answer any question we asked. I look forward to hearing what the rest of the Rollinsford residents on the tour have to say when I hear back from them. Next week, we will take tours at Noble and Somersworth. I look forward to be able to gather as much info as I can to make the best decision for the students, and residents, of Rollinsford.



Then there was this:

If you drove by the American Legion yesterday you without a doubt saw this at the bottom of Locust St. The road was undermined by water and created a not-so-nice sinkhole underneath. Luckily, our Road Agent, Jeff St.Jean, was able to get a crew there in less than a half hour and begin fixing it.

Problems happen in this town, but I am very thankful to say we have a team put in place that can solve them efficiently and safety. Thanks to all of them.