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TOWN OF EATON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03832
EVANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
March 16, 2026

The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen took place on Monday, March 16, 2026 at
the Evans Memorial Building. Present were Dick Fortin and John Schmerfeld. The meeting
was called to order at 3:00 pm.

The Board reviewed checks and signed the Accounts Payable manifest for $108,603.92
for 13 items.

The Board reviewed the Minutes of March 10, 2026. John Schmerfeld made a motion,
seconded by Dick Fortin, to adopt the Minutes as written. Motion unanimously
carried.

Signature items included MS-232 Report of Appropriations, Statistical Revaluation
Contract, 2026 Assessing Services Agreement and TD Bank signature cards and
Certificate of Resolution.

The Board reviewed an email from Maggie Flynn regarding the April 7" food menu. The
Board agreed on Option #1 for 10 people.

The Board reviewed a letter from the NH Division of Fire Safety and agreed that the Fire
Marshal’s website should be updated to include the restriction of no fireworks on Town of
Eaton lands.

The Board reviewed an email from Debra & Slavik Braginsky regarding their property on
Stewart Road.

The Board reviewed Legislative Bulletin #11.

The Board discussed the Tax Map update and authorized the process of updating the file
data to proceed, followed by the map updates.

The Board reviewed an email from Dennis Sullivan regarding appointment of Planning
Board members. John Schmerfeld made a motion, seconded by Dick Fortin, to
appoint Kevin Conklin and Greg Grinnell as regular members for 3 years and
Stephanie Mathurin as an alternate for 3 years. Motion unanimously carried.

John Schmerfeld made a motion, seconded by Dick Fortin, to appoint to the Zoning

Board of Adjustment Stephen Larson and Megan Hoffer as regular members for 3
years and Joel Wasserman as an alternate for 3 years. Motion unanimously carried.

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The Board agreed upon Board assignments for the ensuing year: John Schmerfeld to
Conservation Commission, Dick Fortin to the Lower MWV Solid Waste District and Dennis
Sullivan to the Planning Board.

The Board scheduled a work session for Tuesday, March 31°, 1 to 3 pm, to work on the
Procurement and Conflict of Interest Policies.

The Board discussed the vacant part-time position for planning, zoning and current use
and will work on an ad for the position.

The Board discussed the Age In Place link to be shown on the Town website. The Board
will meet with the committee to further discuss the proposal.

The Board discussed the position of Fire Warden and noted that William Heath has
expressed interest in the position. The Board will request that Larry Nash meet with the
Board to further discuss the appointments.

The Board discussed the feasibility of converting the street lights to LED and expressed
concern that the lights may be too bright. It was noted that another request to review
current light inventory will be sent to Eversource.

Dick Fortin explained that he is putting together an ad for the cemetery maintenance
project. It was noted that the Board will request a cost estimate rather than an RFP as the
cost is expected to be less than $10,000.

The Board noted that the Revaluation was not put out to bid as the Town has used
Northtown Associates for many years and there is a shortage of assessors available in the
State of NH.

Dick Fortin noted that he is working on putting together the perambulation of Town lines
and will bring more information to the Board for review before scheduling the project.

Dick Fortin explained that he received an inquiry regarding the possible placement of a
mini home on wheels. It was noted that the property owner will be requested to meet with
the Board to further discuss the request.

John Schmerfeld made a motion, seconded by Dick Fortin, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:14 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Lianne Boelzner

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