Seabrook Police Announcement on Major Drug Arrest

Posted on February 28, 2019 by billmanzi

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Seabrook Police Department

Drug Arrest Nets More Than 50 Grams Crack & Gun

On Wednesday February 28, 2019 Seabrook Police arrested 49-year-old Craig Noyes of Seabrook on charges of Possession of a Controlled Drug (x2) and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Drug. The charges were the result of an early evening traffic stop on Route 286 during which more than 50 grams of crack cocaine, quantities of heroin/fentanyl, prescriptions, and a semi-automatic handgun were seized. The crack cocaine had a street value of more than $5,000.00.

Noyes will be arraigned at the Rockingham County Superior Court on March 8th.

Seabrook Acting Chief of Police Brett Walker stated, “This arrest highlights the importance of interagency cooperation. Seabrook Police worked with the Salisbury, MA Police and the Massachusetts State Police in a combined effort to take a dealer off the streets. This is a significant seizure and the presence of a firearm reaffirms the dangers presented to officers at every level of the illicit drug trade. We are extremely pleased by the work of our officers in both getting drugs and a gun off the streets as well as their ability to get it done without injury to Mr. Noyes or the officers.”

Prior to the incident, officers observed several local residents congregating at a home which has generated complaints of suspected drug activity to the Seabrook Police. These residents waited in the sub-freezing temperatures and officers believed they were awaiting Mr. Noyes’ arrival. Following the traffic stop, several vehicles and residents approached officers asking if Mr. Noyes was in the vehicle and whether or not he needed a ride.

Seabrook Sergeants Dan Lawrence and Justin Murphy, Detective Mike Maloney, and Officers Eddie Tyre and Rick Hines, and Salisbury, MA Police Officer Jeremy Kelley were involved in this arrest.

Anyone with additional information on this case please contact Detective Sergeant Dan Lawrence or Sergeant Justin Murphy at the Seabrook Police Department 603-474-5200. Anyone wishing to provide information on illegal activities can report the information to the Seabrook Police Department at 603-474-5200 or through the Crimeline for the Hamptons via text to “CRIMES” (274637) keyword: “Hamptons”. http://www.hamptonpd.com/crime/crimeline.htm.

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The Seabrook Water and Sewer Reports for 2018

Posted on February 26, 2019 by billmanzi

The annual reports provided to the Board of Selectmen on the activity of the Water Department and the Sewer Department are attached below. These reports are compiled to examine the volumes in each department, as well as the overall financial impacts of each department on the overall municipal budget. In FY 2018 the overall level of taxpayer subsidy to both departments in combination was relatively stable, but increased in wastewater. The Board of Selectmen have adjusted water and sewer rates in FY 2019 in order to eliminate this taxpayer subsidy. Next years report should see the combined “subsidy” eliminated, or being very close to elimination. The taxpayer subsidy in 2018, on an operations only basis, was over $2 million.

Water Report 2018 Draft

Sewer Report 2018 Draft

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Seabrook Water Department Article 5 2019 Video

Posted on February 22, 2019 by billmanzi

Seabrook Water Department Superintendent Curtis Slayton and Chief Operator George Eaton talk about warrant article 5, dealing with the maintenance of the two Seabrook water towers. This is a vital article, as this maintenance is overdue, and necessary for the continued operation of the water towers, a critical part of Seabrook’s water infrastructure. Seabrook’s Town election is March 12, 2019.

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Mayor Jajuga State of the City 2019

Posted on February 21, 2019 by billmanzi

Mayor James P. Jajuga offered his second State of the City Address on February 20, 2019 at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. Due to my advanced age I missed the first 30 seconds or so of the Mayor’s speech.

Eagle Tribune coverage of the speech.

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RIP Kenneth Henrick

Posted on February 8, 2019 by billmanzi

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Ken Henrick, who served Methuen in many different capacities over the years, as well as serving his country as a Marine. I had the unique pleasure of serving with him on the Methuen City Council, with the term starting in 2000. While we did not agree on all issues we became friends, and I enjoyed his company very much. We did have some fun together, usually at my expense. He had a great wit, which he deployed frequently, and while he could be tough he truly cared for people, and he was always willing to talk through problems and try to find reasonable compromise. Thoughts and prayers for his family. We will miss him.

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Seabrook Swears in New Police Officers

Posted on February 8, 2019 by billmanzi

The Board of Selectmen welcomed two new police officers, John DiFrancesco and Anthony Robinson, at their February 4, 2019 meeting. The officers were sworn in by Clerk Cheryl Bowen, with the Board offering congratulations, and support for our public safety personnel. Congratulations to officers DiFrancesco and Robinson.

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NRC Public Meeting Scheduled on Seabrook Station

Posted on February 6, 2019 by billmanzi

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting on the Seabrook Station License amendment and License extension on February 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Best Western Plus-The Inn at Hampton, 815 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH. The N.R.C. meeting notice is attached.

NRC Meeting

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The Seabrook 2019 Town Warrant

Posted on February 5, 2019 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Deliberative Session is tonight, Tuesday February 5, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Seabrook Community Center, 311 Lafayette Road. The Town warrant is included below. Hope to see you there.

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NH DOT Hampton Seabrook Bridge Informational Meeting This Week

Posted on January 29, 2019 by billmanzi

The Hampton Bridge project will have an informational meeting at the Seabrook Community Center, 311 Lafayette Road, on Wednesday January 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting flyer, from N.H. DOT, is below.

hampton-brige-flyer

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The Seabrook Board of Selectmen Reach Collective Bargaining Agreement with Professional Firefighters

Posted on January 27, 2019 by billmanzi

The Seabrook Board of Selectmen and the Professional Firefighters have reached a collective bargaining agreement that covers one year. The contract contains no wage, or non wage, increase in benefits for the duration of FY 2019. The financial analysis required by law is contained in the below warrant article, which shows the tax impact in FY2019 as zero. The contract, in FY 2020, grants increases in the area of longevity and educational stipends. These adjustments are part of the Board’s policy to create incentives for professional development, as well as for professional longevity in Seabrook. The required financial analysis for FY 2020 is in the below warrant article. Thanks to the Seabrook Firefighters for all of their hard work on this contract.

ARTICLE 11
To see if the Town will vote to approve the cost items included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Board of Selectmen and the Seabrook Professional Firefighters Association for the period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020; and furthermore to raise and appropriate the sum of Zero Dollars ($0) for fiscal year 2019, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at current staffing levels. The increases in salaries and benefits for fiscal year 2020 would be $118,196. (Majority vote required) (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen) (Recommended by the Budget Committee) (Estimated $0 impact per $1,000 on the tax rate).

The Newburyport News story on the collective bargaining agreement.

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