Local Government

In March 2011, voters approved Warrant Article 31 and appropriated $2,500 to fund repairs to the bridges and railings at the Samuel E. Paul Recreation Area.
The two foot bridges crossing the dams were deemed structurally unsafe.  The Public Works Department replaced the old, worn out planking and THC Precision, owned by Todd Carter, in Troy, fabricated the steel railings.

The Selectmen are pleased that the voters approved this funding to make all the necessary repairs to keep the bridges safe.  The foot bridges are part of the path used by the campers in the summer recreation program.  The improvements, which cost $2,471.51, came in $28.49 under budget.

Our thanks to Public Works Director Jim Dicey, for estimating the project, for coming in under budget, and for building functional, sturdy, safe bridges.  With so much going for the recreation area, and residents pleased with the effort, the success in terms of community interest has been tremendous.

Selectmen of Troy
Robert M. Cummings, Thomas A. Walsh, Russell W. Butler

We are pleased to officially announce that on June 13, 2011 Michael Jasmin assumed the roles of Health Officer and Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Troy.  As such, ‘Mike’ now oversees and performs a variety of routine and complex inspectional work in the enforcement of state and town public health laws, including zoning, and the enforcement of the state building code and related rules and regulations.
    Mike is a certified Residential Building Inspector through the International Code Council (ICC), with experience in the construction trades and municipal code enforcement.  Mike is also a Selectman for the Town of Alstead.  For questions or concerns, Mike can be reached at mfjasmin1@gmail.com or by contacting the Selectmen’s Office at 242-7722. 
Selectmen of Troy
Robert M. Cummings, Thomas A. Walsh, Russell W. Butler

The Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 13, 2011, at 5:30 PM, in the Selectmen’s Office, to consider adopting an Ordinance establishing that no person shall be permitted to operate or allow to be operated, an internal combustion engine powered vehicle, on any posted public ways, including, but not limited to, streets, alleys, easements, or right-of-ways established for vehicle operation within the Town of Troy while said vehicle or operator is utilizing an engine brake or Jake brake without an exhaust muffler sufficient to prevent the creation of excessively loud noises by said vehicle, except when the use of such engine or Jake brake is necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle.  This Ordinance is not intended to prohibit the passage of vehicles equipped with engine or Jake brakes in posted areas, but rather limit the use of such equipment in posted areas under the aforesaid circumstances. 

The Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 13, 2011, at 5:30 PM, in the Selectmen’s Office, to consider adopting an Ordinance establishing procedures for the licensure and regulation of itinerant vendors, hawkers, peddlers, traders and merchants or other persons who sell, offer to sell, or take orders for merchandise from temporary or transient sales locations within the limits of the Town of Troy.

Interested citizens are encouraged to attend.  Please contact the Selectmen’s Office at (603) 242-7722 if you have a disability and need assistance to attend.  Anyone wishing to submit written comments prior to the hearing should address them to the Selectmen’s Office, PO Box 249, Troy, NH 03465.

A mandate was given by the voters of Troy on March 9th to reduce spending. The good folks of Troy turned out in large numbers to the annual meeting. Additional chairs were set up to handle the overflow of voters. The meeting lasted well into the evening with much review, discussion and changes. Ballot votes were cast.  The outcome produced an operating budget that was 1.3% less than the prior year’s voted budget. The biggest changes came from the Warrant Articles. A few modifications were made, along with some rejections.  The savings to the tax payer amounts to about $137,973 this year and as much as $524,777 over the next five years.  With Troy being a small town, this is a huge savings at a time when gasoline, food, clothing, home heating, etc. expense are climbing.

The voters’ effect was felt throughout town government. $60,497 was rejected for a fourth full time police officer. $26,850 was voted down for a replacement police vehicle.  Fire Department. SCBA gear and air compressor with a possible five year cost of $140,441 was rejected.  A $40,000 used excavator was turned down for the Highway Department.

This article is not one that you would typically see coming from our commission but one that I feel needs to be expressed.

After voting and attending Town Meeting, I realized that the Selectmen, department heads and budget committee did their very best to cut our town budget with fairness and without sacrificing needed services.  Unfortunately, given the cost of our schools coupled with the state's current method of funding education, our property taxes continue to increase despite our town's best efforts.  Where do we turn for help?  What else can we do?

Most of us as individuals have cut back as much as is possible and are still strained to the limit but maybe, we as the departments, committees and organizations of the town of Troy can take one more step.

Yes. Town meeting time is here.
    Make plans now to vote at Troy Elementary School 10 AM - 7 PM on Tuesday. March 8. The slate of candidates for positions to be filled is as follows:

Selectman 3 years:
Thomas A. Walsh
Thomas Carroll
Sean P. Cavanaugh
Francis H. Fournier, Jr.
Budget Committee 1 year
Joseph M. Filipi
Planning Board 2 years
Steven J. Sawyer
Planning Board 3 Years
Alan Grimshaw, Jr.
Cemetery Trustee 3 years
James E. Dicey
Fire Chief 3 Years
Mark D. Huntoon
Robert J. Hebert
Welfare Administrator 1 Year
Cynthia N. Satas
Library Trustee 3 Years
Yvonne Peters
Water/Sewer Commissioner 1 Year
Carl H. Patten, Jr.
Water/Sewer Commissioner 2 Years
Christopher D. Raymond
Water/Sewer Commissioner 5 Years
Frank J. Obuchowski

With Troy Town elections just around the corner on March 8th it is time to think about who to vote for!  This year we are fortunate that there are four candidates running for a three-year term as Selectman.  They are incumbent Tom Walsh, Francis Fournier, Sean Cavanaugh and Tom Carroll.

    In order to give you all a first hand opportunity to hear from these candidates, as well as ask them questions, they have agreed to introduce themselves to you at a Candidates Forum to be held March 1.  This meeting will be held at the Gay Kimball Library at 6 PM.

    In addition, in order to be fair, all candidates running for other open positions are also welcome to speak and ask for your support.  Hope to see you there!