Notice of 2024 Bond and Budget Hearings

TOWN OF HENNIKER

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BOND AND BUDGET HEARINGS

Tuesday February 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Henniker Community Center

57 Main Street Henniker, NH 03242

Notice of 2024 Wastewater Bond or Note Hearing

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:30p.m. at the Henniker Community Center, 57 Main Street, Henniker, NH in compliance with, the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (NH RSA 33:1 et seq., as amended), the Board of Selectmen/Wastewater Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussing and hearing public input for the proposed 2024 warrant article to authorize issuance of a bond or note in the sum of $1,500,000 through the State Revolving Fund loan program for the purpose of supplemental upgrades to the wastewater treatment facility. It is anticipated that the Town will receive up to $425,000 in principal forgiveness from the State Revolving Fund loan program. The remaining bond for this project will be funded by general taxation.

Notice of 2024 Conservation Commission Bond or Note Hearing

On Tuesday February 13, 2024 and immediately following the 6:30 p.m. Wastewater Bond or Note Hearing, in compliance with, the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (NH RSA 33:1 et seq., as amended), the Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussing and hearing public input for the proposed 2024 warrant article to authorize a bond or note in the sum of $100,000 for the purpose of contracting a Lake Management Consulting Firm to study conditions and provide design solutions to reduce external and internal phosphate loading in French and Keyser Ponds, to mitigate recurring Cyanobacteria algae blooms in these ponds. It is anticipated that there will be $100,000 in principal loan forgiveness under the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Clean Water State Revolving Fund (NH CWSRF). The principal loan amount of $100,000 will be forgiven per the terms of the NH CWSRF agreement. No property tax impact.

2024 Henniker Operating and Wastewater Budget Hearing

On Tuesday February 13, 2024, and immediately following the Conservation Commission Bond or Note Hearing, in accordance with RSA 32:5, I,  Henniker Board of Selectmen/Wastewater Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review and hear public input on the proposed 2024 Henniker Municipal and Wastewater operating budgets and warrant articles.

More information about the hearings, proposed warrant articles and budget is available at the Town of Henniker Town Office 18 Depot Hill Rd Henniker NH 03440 and on the Town of Henniker website www.henniker.org or by calling 603-428-3221.

Henniker Board of Selectmen and Wastewater Commissioners

Click HERE for Link to Budget Hearing Agenda and Presentation