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Seabrook Receives Federal EDA Grant for Pier Repair

Seabrook has received word that we will receive a federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant of $695,965 for the repair of the Town Pier. This grant is vital to the regional economy, as the failure of the sheet pilings supporting the pier would have a devastating impact on the Yankee Fishing Cooperative and the regional fishing industry as well as on the ability of the Seabrook Station to use the harbor for the delivery of vital equipment. From the Press Release from the United States Department of Commerce:

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $695,965 grant to the Town of Seabrook, New Hampshire, to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to support the local fishing fleet and the NextEra nuclear power station. The grant, to be located near a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will be matched with $695,966 in local funds and is expected to help retain 200 jobs.

“President Trump is committed to helping communities across the nation develop the critical infrastructure they need to support business development and growth,” said U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Dr. John Fleming. “This project will support the needs of the local commercial fishing and power sectors. The nearby Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone will further incentivize businesses to invest in the area and help reinvigorate the local economy.”

The project will help to repair the Seabrook Seawall to ensure the continued use of the wharf and adjacent channel. The work will include the replacement of the existing bulkhead and the re-grading and paving of land behind the seawall.

The Town of Seabrook has derived the matching funds from a taxpayer authorized bond, (2017 Warrant Article 6) allowing this project to move forward. My thanks to Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Senator Maggie Hassan, Congressman Chris Pappas, and Governor Sununu and the State of New Hampshire Economic Development team, who all worked to support this application. Our thanks to the Regional Economic Development Corporation President Laurel Adams as well as Jennifer Kimball, whose work and expertise were essential to having a successful application. My thanks to NextEra for all of their support and assistance.

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen have made this project a top priority, and it was the Board that placed the bond article in 2017, going to the public with strong advocacy for both the financing, and the project itself. Without the support and advocacy of the Board this project would not have reached this point.

Finally a big thank you to the U.S. Commerce Department and the E.D.A. They have been outstanding partners, responsive and helpful throughout.

We will announce next steps very shortly.

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The Seabrook 2020 CIP Draft is Posted

I am pleased to present the 2020 CIP Book to the Seabrook Planning Board, the Seabrook Board of Selectmen, and the Seabrook Budget Committee. I have also prepared a seven year history of capital spending, as well as a separate book (CIP Supplemental) that looks at how we fund CIP Projects, as well as how we are progressing with our 2019 articles. The additional information is designed to assist policy makers as they determine how to proceed in 2020 and beyond in authorizing, and funding, vital capital projects. Thanks to Shaylia Marquis for all of her work on this project, and a big thank you to all of our municipal departments for their contributions as well.

2020 CIP final

Seabrook 2020 CIP Submission Supplemental

Seabrook CIP Spending Seven Year Review 2019


Swim Safety Seminar Video

Sponsored by the Seabrook Police and Seabrook Recreation Department. Featuring Chief Murphy of the New Hampshire Beach Patrol and Captain Dunleavy of the New Hampshire Marine Patrol, as well as Chief Brett Walker of Seabrook.

Click HERE to watch the video.

 

 


The Seabrook CIP Seven Year Spending Review

Below I have posted the seven year review of Seabrook Capital Spending, along with a supporting document of tabs that show the basis of the numbers in the main report. This document is designed to show how much we are spending on capital, how we are financing it, and where those capital tax dollars are going. There have been some important changes made, principally the adoption by the Board of Selectmen of capital reserve accounts, which are highlighted in the report. The new annual financial report will be up next. For those that might dismiss the vital importance of annual capital plans please look at the dollars spent over the past seven years. There may not be a more important document produced by localities than the annual CIP.

Seabrook CIP Spending Seven Year Review 2019

Seabrook Capital Report 2019 Tabs


Warrant Articles 2019 Report

This report gives the dollar amount impacts of the passed 2019 warrant articles, $.341 impact per $1,000 on the tax rate.

 


September 11, 2018 Primary Results:

September 11, 2018 Primary Results:


Seabrook Time Capsule Ceremony

ATTENTION All Seabrook Residents:

On Wed., August 15, at 6:00pm, there will be a ceremony to bury Seabrook’s 2018 Time Capsule as part of the 250th Anniversary of Seabrook’s founding and the annual Old Home Days celebration. This event will take place at the American Legion Post 70, 169 Walton Road. The Time Capsule will be opened in 50 years, during Old Home Days 2068. Please join us for this historic event.


REMEASURE SERVICES ARE IN PROCESS

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

REMEASURE SERVICES ARE IN PROCESS

OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS THERE ARE A FEW

GENTLEMEN FROM

VISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

MOSTLY IN THE BEACH AREA

COMPLETING REMEASURE WORK

FOR THE TOWN OF SEABROOK

ASSESSOR’S OFFICE.

THEY HAVE A SIGNED LETTER ON HAND FROM

ANGELA SILVA, ASSESSOR

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR

COMMENTS YOU CAN CONTACT:

ANGELA SILVA, ASSESSOR

@ 603-474-2966


Seabrook Planning Board

The July 17, 2018 meeting will be postponed until August 7, 2018. Case #2018-9 was granted a continuance.

6:30 PM Tuesday August 7, 2018

Agenda

1) Meeting Minutes – June 19

2) Correspondence

3) Old Business

Case #2018-9 – Proposal by Waterstone Retail Development to construct a 400
square foot gas kiosk and gas pump station at 570 Lafayette Road, Tax Map 8, Lot 90-4.

Michael Rabideau
Chairman


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