WELCOME TO LYMAN

MODIFIED TOWN CLERK HOURS FOR MAY

FYI to all the May birthday folks,

If you plan to visit the town hall in person to renew your vehicle registrations please be aware that the town offices will be operating under some different hours as I attend chemotherapy and/or radiation sessions. At this time our plan is to remain with Monday and Wednesday hours of 8:00 am until 3:30 pm but not be open at all on Thursdays. This will leave us one day shorter per week than normal. You might want to give a call before leaving home. My number is 838-6113. Also any changes will be posted on our website at www.lymannh.org. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and are hoping this advance notice may help. As always, you may want to consider the renewal by mail option leaving you not needing to pay any attention to open hours at all.

In any case we are wishing you all a Happy Birthday!

Take care,
Carol Messner

LYMAN PLANNING BOARD WORK SESSION

Thursday, May 30th at 6:00 pm
Lyman Town Hall

A work session will be held to continue the process of reviewing and updating the Lyman Subdivision Regulations.

This meeting is open to the public, but no input will be taken.

SELECTMEN'S MEETING SCHEDULE

Meetings are held biweekly at 6:00 pm at the Lyman Town Hall and are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Monday - May 20, 2013
Monday - June 3, 2013
Monday - June 17, 2013

TOWN OF LYMAN DOG REGISTRATION

Dogs four months old or older must be licensed by April 30th of each year.

License Fees:
Male or Female $10.00
Spayed or Neutered $7.50
Puppies 4-7 months $6.50
1st dog for owner age 65 $2.00

Current rabies certificate required.
Spaying/Neutering proof required for discount.
Failure to license will make the owner liable to a penalty of $25.00 plus $1.00 interest per month after May 31st.

Carol M. Messner, Town Clerk

WILL I NEED A PHOTO ID TO VOTE THIS YEAR?

A new law will phase-in a photo identification requirement over a period of time.

For any election before Sept 1, 2013, you should provide one of the following:

* Driver's license (from any state even if it's expired)
* NH DMV issued ID card
* US Armed Services ID card
* US passport (even if it's expired)
* Valid photo ID card issued by federal, state, county or town government
* Valid student ID card
* Other photo ID deemed legitimate by supervisors of the checklist, moderator or the clerk
* Verification of identity by supervisors of the checklist, moderator or the clerk.

What If I don't have an approved photo id?

* Before Nov 1, 2012, any voter who does not present an approved photo ID will be informed of the new law and permitted to vote. (The state primary is Sept 11, 2012)

* Between Nov 1, 2012 and Sept 1, 2013, any voter who does not present an approved photo ID will be permitted to vote after executing a "challenged voter affidavit". (The general election is Nov 6, 2012).

* A voter who does not have an approved photo ID may obtain a free photo ID for voting purposes only by presenting a voucher from their town clerk or the Secretary of State to any NH DMV office that issues IDs. (Sec of State # 271-3242)

NOTICE

If you own real estate lots that were involuntarily merged by municipal action, you may be able to have those lots restored to their pre-merger status.

Your property may qualify if two or more lots were merged for zoning, assessing, or taxation purposes and the merger occurred:

* During your ownership, without your consent; or
* Prior to your ownership, if no previous owner consented to the merger.

To restore your property to pre-merger status, you must:

* Make a request to the local governing body no later than December 31, 2016.

Once restored:

* Your properties will once again become separate lots; however, they must still conform to applicable land use ordinances. Restoration does not cure non-conformity.

This notice must be:

* Posted continuously in a public place from January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2016, and
* Published in the 2011 through 2015 Annual Report.

Read the full statute at RSA 674:39-aa Restoration of Involuntarily Merged Lots.

"DO NOT CALL LIST" INFORMATION

The UNH T2 Center advised that cell phone numbers are being made public this month and provided information on how to block calls from telemarketing companies by registering cell phones and home phones with the National DO NOT CALL list. Call the following number from the phone you wish to have blocked: 1-888-382-1222. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.

INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN ON RESIDENTIAL GENERATOR SAFETY

The State Fire Marshal has developed this informational document to provide homeowners and other residents of New Hampshire with valuable information about generator safety during periods of power outages. Accidental fires from improper refueling methods, improper wiring methods, and carbon monoxide poisoning from exhaust can cause severe injuries or death to citizens. In addition, linemen attempting to restore power to the area can be injured or killed if the generator is not installed properly. For additional safety inspections and tips please contact your local Fire Department or this office at (603) 223-4298 or fmo@dos.nh.gov.

Portable Generators

Portable generators should be placed 10 feet from any structure, with the exhaust facing away from the building openings. Deadly exhaust fumes can enter the building through any opening and resulting in severe injury or death to unsuspecting occupants.

Never place portable generators on or near combustible surfaces such as decks, porches, or tool sheds. Heat generated by the motor, or improper refueling methods can start a fire.

Never run portable generators inside any building including basement areas, and garages. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in minutes inuring affecting occupants with little to no warning.

Allow plenty of time to cool the generator before refueling. Gasoline vapors can easily ignite from hot surfaces causing a flash fire and severe injuries.

Always store approved gasoline containers a safe distance from generators while in use. Always store gasoline in an approved container placed in a well ventilated storage area. Never store gasoline products in basements or enclosed areas of your dwelling.

Never modify or construct any power cord so a generator can be connected to a receptacle, dryer or range outlet.

Never connect a generator directly to panelboard without a means to prevent inadvertent connection to the normal supply system wiring. Connecting a generator directly to an electrical outlet or to a panelboard without a transfer switch or an interlocking device could result in a situation where power from the generator could energize the utility’s wiring (back feeds into the utility system). Electrical power from a generator back fed through your meter into the utility system can cause fires, serious injury or death to utility workers trying to repair the lines in the street, or electricians working on nearby property’s electrical systems.

Unless you are the owner of, and are occupying, a single family residence or meet one of the exceptions in RSA 319-C, a license is required to perform the electrical installation for connection of a generator to premises wiring. Therefore, a properly licensed master electrician must perform the electrical installation. In all cases the electrical installation must meet the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-2008).

Although the generator is portable, an electrical permit and inspection may be required by the local jurisdiction for the installation of electrical wiring and equipment for connecting the generator to the premises wiring. Therefore it would be prudent to contact the local jurisdiction to ascertain whether an electrical permit is required.

Stationary Generator Installations

In many cases property owners have chosen to install a stationary generator. In addition to the above mentioned items, stationary generators used for an alternate source of power require additional considerations. Along with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-2008) the requirements of other documents, that are either adopted directly or by reference by the State of New Hampshire, must be adhered to. Examples of these documents and the types of requirements they contain are:

NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines (2002 Edition)

NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code (2003 Edition)

The Manufacturers Instructions

NFPA 37 requires stationary generator engines and their weatherproof housings if provided, that are installed outdoors to be located at least 5’ from openings in walls. This standard recognizes the potential danger of deadly carbon monoxide gasses entering the structure and injuring the occupants. Building openings could be, but are not limited to, the following:

Basement doors & bulkhead openings
Basement windows
Exit doors or sliding glass openings
Windows
Dryer vents
Kitchen appliance vents
Mechanical exhaust vents for heating or hot water appliances
Air intake openings or screens

NFPA 37 also requires stationary generator engines and their weatherproof housings if provided, that are installed outdoors to be placed a minimum of five feet (5’) from structures having combustible walls. The minimum separation is not required where:

(1) The adjacent wall of the structure has a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour and;

(2) The weatherproof enclosure is constructed of noncombustible materials, which has been listed and approved in accordance with NFPA 555, verifying that a fire within the enclosure will not ignite combustible materials outside the enclosure.

These allowances apply directly to the separation from the combustible wall surface and in no case shall reduce the minimum distance to a building opening.

The fuel gas piping must be installed in accordance with both NFPA 37 and NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code). These documents require that the second stage system regulator be placed a minimum of five feet (5’) from any building opening and ignition source. Care must be given in placement of both the generator engine and delivery system piping to address the minimum separation distances.

Unless you are the owner of, and are occupying, a single family residence or meet one of the exceptions in RSA 319-C, a license is required to perform the electrical installation for connection of a stationary generator to premises wiring. Therefore, a properly licensed master electrician must perform the electrical installation. In all cases the electrical installation must meet the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-2008).

Unless you are the owner of an existing single family stand-alone structure that is used as your primary residence, Saf-C 8003.01 requires a license to perform the installation of the fuel gas supply system. In all cases the installation of the fuel gas supply system must meet all the applicable standards and codes.

Installation permits and inspection may be required by the local jurisdiction for the installation of electrical wiring and equipment for connecting the generator to the premises wiring and for the fuel gas fitting portion of the installation. Therefore it would be prudent to contact the local jurisdiction to ascertain whether a permit(s) is required.


ABOUT THE WEBSITE

This website is intended to be a way for Lyman residents to get information about the town and foster a sense of community within the town.

The navigation bar along the left-hand side of the screen lists the main topic categories currently available and allows you to easily find information. You can always return to the home page by clicking on the website address in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.

The first section of the navigation bar contains links to pages that concern the town government. Here you will find names and positions of elected officials, office hours for the Administrative Assistant and Town Clerk, meeting minutes, and other information.

There are various email links on the detailed pages of the site and also a link to the webmaster on every page, both in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and at the very bottom of the page.