Table Of Content2000
Annual Reports
Pittsfield
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The Town of
PITTSFIELD
NEW
HAMPSHIRE
Annual
Reports
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER
2000
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Cover Photo:
The Pittsfield Hitorical Society celebrated the dedication and Grand Opening ofFrank Lyman Park,
located on Carroll Street, and the Pittsfield Historic Trail, onJuly 15, 2000
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DEDICATION
George E. Freese, Jr.
1920-1997
The 2001 Pittsfield Town Report is dedicated in memory to one ofits citizens, George E.
Freese Jr. What follows is an illustration ofa man's life dedicated to serving his Country,
State, Town, fellow citizen and making a difference.
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George Jr. was born in 1920, the son ofGeorge E. Freese, Sr. and Elizabeth Sweet
Freese and was a lifelong resident ofPittsfield. He was a graduate ofPittsfield High
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School and attended the University of Hampshire.
This citizen served with the U.S. Air Force during World War n. He was a Control
Tower Operator in the European Theater ofOperations under Dwight D. Eisenhower, 8th
Air Force. He was a member ofthe American Legion, Peterson-Cram Post, and Veterans
of Foreign Wars in Pittsfield.
He was a legislator first as a member ofthe New Hampshire House ofRepresentatives
during the 1940's and later as a five consecutive term State Senator holding such
positions as Vice-President as well as Chairman and Membership ofmany powerful
committees. He served as a member of the New Hampshire Pollution and Control
Board. Nationally, he was a member ofthe Republican Presidential Citizen's Advisory
Commission. He was affiliated with the University System ofNew Hampshire as a
member fo the Board ofTrustees from 1994-1998 holding Vice-Chair ofthe Financial
Committee and membership on several others. He was also a member ofthe Advisory
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Board for the Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord.
To his town he was a devoted lifetime member ofThe First Congregational Church of
Pittsfield where he had served for several years as a trustee. He was active in the
community as a member ofthe School Board, a charter member ofthe Pittsfield Rotary
Club, President ofthe Pittsfield Cemetery Association. He spent his life working for
Globe Manufacturing Company, a company now in its 1 14th year ofoperation founded by
his grandfather, Courtland F. H. Freese. The company developed a reputation for its high
quality fire gear. He was President ofthe firm from 1953 to 1993. This company today
has expanded to provide local jobs for over 300 people and protection to fire fighters in
more than 78 countries around the world. In 1980 he was named Small Business Person
ofThe Year for the State ofNew Hampshire by the Small Business Administration. In
1991 he was a special listee in the registry ofthe "Who's Who OfAmerican Business
Leaders." In 1993, along with his brother Courtland, he was the recipient ofthe Lifetime
Achievement Award given by the Business and Industry Association ofNew Hampshire.
Music was an important part ofhis life beginning at the age of 8 when he played trumpet
in the family orchestra, known as the "Homespun Broadcasters." In 1937 he organized,
directed and conducted the Pittsfield Boys Band, later known as the Pittsfield Community
Band which continued until 1965. In later years, along with his brothers, he formed the
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"Freese Brothers Band" which continues to perform regularly throughout the State.
Today there is a Trust established after his death to benefit the music programs in the
Pittsfield Schools.
With all this he still managed to marry his wife Florence and together they raised a family
including 5 children Barbara, Patti, George III, Doug and Rob.
He loved Pittsfield and those who knew him know he felt the greatest satisfaction being
able to help the community or its individuals to prosper, grow, orjust get through those
difficulties we all seem to face from time to time.
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A TRIBUTE TO
DAROSKA
A.J.
Adolph John Daroska was born in Pittsfield's Upper City on July 23, 1913, and for the
next 87 years of his life he was a true son of his native Town. He attended Pittsfield
Schools (by horse and wagon), served his Country during World War II, and returned
home to resume his trucking company, settle his new life, and raise two daughters.
During the busy years of his business, he did find time to serve Pittsfield as a Selectman,
but it was later in "retirement" that A.J. became fully involved with the Town he loved.
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He was active with the Parks Recreation Department and the Pittsfield Rotary Club,
working on such projects as Drake's Field, the Dam Site and the Forrest B. Argue
Memorial Swimming Pool.
A.J. Spent hours, on some projects year after year clearing brush, cutting trees, hauling
gravel and building walkways. His proudest moments were when he was at the wheel of
his truck, and for many years, could be seen driving a float for Pittsfield's Old Home Day
Parade.
His Town and its community rewarded him for his efforts by honoring A.J. with two of
Rotary's Paul Harris Fellows, naming him Pittsfield's Citizen of the Year, and lastly,
dedicating the bridge at the swimming pool in his name - and now in his memory.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Larry Berkson, Pittsfield's Citizen of the Year for 2000
Larry Berkson in being named Pittsfield's Citizen ofthe Year for 2000 was lauded for his
vision and leadership in establishing an Historic Trail and for being the inspiration and
driving force in constructing Frank Lyman Park on Carroll Street.
The Historic Trail takes the walker a step back in time to the Nineteenth Century with a
1 .5 mile walking tour of the downtown area of Pittsfield where you can explore the
settings of the homes, churches, schools, dams, bridges, industrial and commercial
buildings that comprised the community of more then 100 years ago. You also discover
the important historic milestones of the community and the many notable personalities
that have marked Pittsfield's past and helped shape its future.
Larry has and continues to serve his community as an elected official, businessman,
President ofthe Historical Society, entrepreneur and a true Renaissance man.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication 2
Tribute 4
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Citizens ofthe Year 5
Telephone Directory 8
Town
Officials 9
2001 Town Warrant 13
Budget Form MS-7 20
Minutes ofthe 2000 Town Meeting 28
Financial Reports and Summaries
Auditors Report 62
BCEP Solid Waste Budget 63
Carpenter Memorial Library 68
Comparative Statement ofAppropriations 70
Comparative Statement ofRevenues 71
Compensation for 2000 73
Schedule ofTown Owned Properties 75
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Bonded Debt Current Use 77
Statement ofExpenditures 78
Statement ofRevenues 87
Summary Inventory ofValuation 89
Tax Collector's Report 90
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Tax Information 93
Department and Committee Reports
Board ofSelectmen 96
Town Administrator 97
Zoning Board ofAdjustment 101
Carpenter Memorial Library 101
Planning Board 103
Wastewater Treatment Facility 04
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Town Clerk's Report 105
Police Department 106
Emergency Management 108
Animal Control 09
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Fire Department and Ambulance 109
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Parks Recreation 113
Welfare Department 114
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Forest Fire Warden State Forest Ranger 116
Conservation Commission 117
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Central Regional Planning Commission 119
Concord Visiting Nurse Association 121
Central Area Mutual Aid Fire Compact 23
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Public Works Department 127
Community Action Program 128
UNH
Cooperative Extension 133
Trustees ofTrust Funds 139
Vital Statistics
Deaths 134
Births 135
Marriages 136
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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
EMERGENCY NUMBERS - POLICE/FIRE/RESCUE/AMBULANCE
Emergency 911
Emergency Police 911 or 435-7211
Emergency Fire 91 1 or 225-3355
Emergency Medical 9 or 225-3355
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GENERAL BUSINESS
Animal Control Officer 435-7211
Assessor's Office 435-6773
Belknap-Merrimack Community Action Program 485-7824
Building Inspector 435-6773
BCEP Solid Waste Facility 435-6237
Carpenter Memorial Library 435-8406
Fire Station (Non-Emergency) 435-6807
Forest Fire Warden (Burning Permits) 435-6807
Health Officer 435-6773
Housing Standards Agency 435-6773
Pennichuck Water Works 1-800-553-5191
Pittsfield Chamber ofCommerce 435-8065
Pittsfield Community Center 435-6729
Pittsfield Elementary School 435-8432
Pittsfield Historical Society 435-7575
Pittsfield Middle-High School 435-6701
Pittsfield Senior Center 435-8482
Police Department (Non-Emergency) 435-7535
SAU#51 435-5526
Selectmen's Office 435-6773
Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office 435-6773
Wastewater Treatment Plant 435-8857
Town Office Hours
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Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 1:00 2:00 to 5:00
Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office Hours
Monday 8:00 to 1:00 & 2:00 to 6:30
Tuesday 8:00 to 2:00
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Wednesday thru Friday 8:00 to 1 :00 2:00 to 5:00
BCEP Solid Waste Facility Hours
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday_8:00 to 4:00
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Closed Tuesday Sunday
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