As you can see from my profile, I'm from Merrimack. Our PD does all the items I mentioned. In the summer, they might walk around the house--winter not so much because deep snow prevents opening gates. Early on, before our road was paved, we were away and within a minute or two of our return there was a patrol car checking to see who the new car was. They keep track of a neighbor who can give keyed access to the house if necessary. At one point, we had a family member on a ventilator. Shortly after he passed, the Fire Dept. called to offer condolences and to see if we no longer needed their emergency generator. We didn't even know we were on the generator list. Haven't seen evidence lately, but Gilford PD used to do a fall check on island properties and leave a note that they had been there. (I don't do the open/close myself anymore, so I wouldn't see the note.)
Anyway, I'd guess most PD's and FD's do a lot that you're not aware of, but you have to call and ask. And some services get discontinued as commercial substitutes become available. In 1963, Merrimack Town Meeting voted to discontinue plowing private driveways. Now, THAT's a real Town Meeting! None of this official ballot wishy washy.
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