The Board meets on the first and third Monday of each month. Meetings begin at 1:00 p.m. and are held in the department conference room at 65 Lafayette Ave, Littleton. Board meetings are open to the public and time is allotted for public comments at each meeting.
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The regularly scheduled business meeting of the Littleton Water and Light (LWL) Board of Commissioners (BOC) began at 1:00 p.m. on Monday,
April 7, 2025 in the LWL conference room and conference call. Present were Commissioner Peter Cooper, Commissioner Ralph Ross, Commissioner Linda MacNeil, CEO Lori Hogan, and Operations Manager Justen Elliott.
Public in attendance – BG Frazier and Brian Emerson
MINUTES REVIEW:
The minutes of March 17, 2025 regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Ross made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Commissioner MacNeil.
The vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0
APPOINTMENTS:
Commissioner Cooper recognized Brian Emerson for an introduction and topic for the Commissioners. Mr. Emerson represents Cornerstone Energy Services that provides support services to utilities. They are located on Main Street in Littleton. Their services include data management, right of way and temp access permits, easements, survey and engineering.
Commissioner Cooper recognized BG Frazier for an introduction. Mrs. Hogan noted that the commissioners had been provided with a copy of the email chain with the selectmen’s office regarding Mrs. Frazier’s interest in the vacant Commissioner’s position and her background/BIO. Mrs. Frazier noted that she has approximately 30 years of tenure with NH Electric Coop in many different roles. She obtained civil engineering certificate and has experience with GIS mapping, line design and more. She has been a Littleton resident for 14 years. Commissioner MacNeil asked Mrs. Frazier what she could bring to the commissioners. Mrs. Frazier stated that she could offer RFP project management, permitting, DOT and front office efficiency. Mrs. Frazier noted that she doesn’t have any knowledge of water but would welcome the education.
CUSTOMER & PUBLIC CONCERNS:
None
OPERATIONS MANAGER:
Mr. Elliott discussed that we did not experience any call outs for the recent weather event. We were very fortunate.
Mr. Elliott showed 3 designs for the striping of the digger truck will the logo. The commissioners expressed their thoughts, and Mr. Elliott will move forward. The total cost is approximately $1,200.
Mr. Elliott showed a picture taken of the line 30 transmission line. The pictures show broken insulators. Originally, we couldn’t see it from the ground, but the guys are finding multiple broken insulators that need to be replaced. This is a big concern as the weight of the wire is the only thing keeping the wire on the pole.
We’ll be working on wetlands permit to continue our work, as we aren’t covered under MJ Electrics permit.
Mr. Elliott provided an update on the ISO application for Kearsarge Energy for the solar array. We believe that the application has been accepted by ISO and is in for consideration. We don’t anticipate any issues.
Commissioner MacNeil provided a diagram of the proposed Herbicide project that will be conducted by National Grid on their transmission lines. The diagram shows 2 public wells and Commissioner MacNeil wanted to know if these wells belong to LWL. The wells do not belong to LWL, and we have no opinion on the Herbicide project.
CEO & TREASURER
Mrs. Hogan reviewed the financial statements for January and February of 2025. We are short to budget of approximately $250,000 which is a direct result of transmission and spot market rates being historically high due to a very cold winter and potential impact of tariffs with Canada. Commissioner MacNeil asked if there should be an electric rate adjustment to customers. Mrs. Hogan recommended that we defer this decision with the goal of offsetting the loss during the summer with a goal of having no cash loss for 2025. Commissioner Ross made a motion to provide a copy of the financial statement for January & February 2025 to the selectboard, seconded by Commissioner MacNeil.
The vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0
At the commissioner’s recommendation Mrs. Hogan, Mr. Elliott and Mr. Sorrell held a coordination meeting with the Town of Littleton DPW and Safety. Our extensive water project schedule was communicated and discussed. We learned that the Town is completing their Cottage Street project in June. This is the perfect opportunity for LWL to relocate galvanized water connections out of the middle of the road to the property line. We have been in contact with the Town’s engineers. All members learned a lot and we will continue to communicate in the future to ensure the best results for the Town residents.
Mrs. Hogan discussed some of the great ideas and use of technology by the front office staff.
Mrs. Hogan mentioned that the water department team is working through the federal requirements for the LCRR environmental review. The guidance and requirements are constantly changing and expanding.
Mrs. Hogan noted that Mr. Considine is working 4 hours per week on special projects. With the large number of water & electric projects outlined in the capital plan the help is greatly appreciated.
GENERAL/OTHER BUSINESS:
Commissioner Cooper asked about Lafayette Substation and its impact on the Rail Trail. Mrs. Hogan noted that this project will be on hold until the rebuild of the Lafayette Substation can occur, which is currently projected for 2027 at the earliest. The project is substantially more expensive than originally anticipated about 10 years ago.
Commissioner Cooper asked about the timing and funds to complete the Bethlehem Hollow project which is the replacement of a section of our main transmission line. Mrs. Hogan noted that this project is scheduled for August 2025 and the funds were encumbered in 2024.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board Commissioner MacNeil made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Ross.
The vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
The regularly scheduled Commissioner’s meeting is held twice monthly on the first and third Monday, at 1:00 p.m., in the Department’s conference room.