John Bator

2027 Conservation Work Plan

Not yet determined — spending priorities (land acquisitions vs. trail work) may be informed by the survey.

Public Outreach Plan

No direct cost, but success determines whether a $40-60 million bond question can pass.

Conservation Land Purchase at 555 Wallace Road

No impact on the general fund or tax rate; the property only generated about $6,000 a year in taxes.

Severe drought approaching Bedford's border

Federal grant for solar storage and EV charging requires 50% match

Grant funding amount not stated in available materials.

PFAS contamination in wells south of Route 101

Extending the water main could cost the developer substantially, but may qualify for Drinking Water Trust Fund support.

Road salt contamination near the public works yard

Remediating salt contamination is not budgeted; the town's shift to coarse sand is described as cost-saving for taxpayers.

Conservation Commission appointment

PFAS groundwater contamination near Merrill Farm

PFAS treatment systems cost homeowners real money, though a state rebate may offset some of it.

NHDES Household Hazardous Waste Grant

Offsets part of the roughly $28,000 the town spends annually on hazardous waste disposal.

Tree removal at Joppa Hill Conservation Area

Would draw on the town's conservation fund, in an amount not stated.

Pulpit Rock Subcommittee appointments

Utility and town tree clearing in the district

Maple tapping at Pulpit Rock Conservation Area

Conservation easement on New Boston Road property