PUBLIC HEARING 

Metal Detection Ordinance

Tabled 6/12/2023  - Revised

Tabled 09/25/2023

Christmas parade route.

We will line up at the Fire station lot, all vehicles should be here no later than 5:45 the night of the 8th so we can ensure the vehicle is allowed to be used. We'll leave from the station travel down Albequerque Ave to the Cambell HS enter the parking lot, and travel around the rear of the school to the Exit and head north on Albequeque Ave to Hidden Creek GC. Use Morgan Rd. to turn around and end back at the Fire station lot. 

We have permission from the school and the owner of Passaconaway to use the areas for travel lanes.

Town Staff met with the organizer on Nov. 8th and discussed the registration forms for the parade with will include:

All parade vehicles must comply with RSA 265:108-a.

• All drivers operating vehicles during the parade must have a current driver’s license in good standing for the vehicle operated. Vehicles must have a current registration and state inspection and be in good working order. Proof of the aforementioned must be provided with the permit application and will be reviewed again on parade day.

• Floats shall not be more than 35 feet long and no more than 12 feet high.

• All trucks and floats must have wheel guards on rear wheels.

• Children (persons under age 18) participating in the parade must have adult supervision before, during, and after the parade.

• Participants may not get on/off floats or other moving vehicles while they are moving or while the parade is underway.

• Participants riding motorcycles, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, animals, etc., during the parade must wear an appropriate helmet and safety gear.

• All participants riding on floats must be seated and have a substantial barrier in front of them.

• All standing participants must wear a safety belt to prevent falls from floats/moving vehicles.

• All animals must be in the control of a handler and remain under control. A clean-up person must accompany animals participating in the parade.

• Throwing of any and all objects (e.g., candy, trinkets, pamphlets) from floats, motor vehicles, or other moving objects is not allowed as it is a recognized safety hazard.

• All participants shall abide by all applicable policies, rules, regulations, ordinances, and laws.

• Alcohol, illegal drugs/controlled substances are prohibited.

• Permit Holder must provide written notice to the Town of any accident resulting in bodily injury or property damage occurring on Town property or in any way connected with the Permit Holder’s involvement in the Parade within 24 hours of the accident. The notice must include details of the time, place, circumstances of the accident, and names, addresses and phone numbers of any persons involved and/or witnessing the accident. The notice should be submitted to:Kim Kleiner, Town Administrator, 3 Liberty Drive, Litchfield NH  03052