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STRAFFORD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES – draft  
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 
Zoom:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88076078990?pwd=XhfZv74QrC78qR5pDjpARV2GadmFJV.1  
Meeting ID: 880 7607 8990 Passcode: 391058 
 
 
A public meeting of the Strafford County Commissioners was held Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the 
Commissioners’ Conference Room, Justice and Administrator Bower Building, 259 County Farm Road, Suite 204, Dover, 
New Hampshire. It was noted that meeting notices and agendas had been sent to all interested parties, as well as posted 
on the County Website. Present were Commissioners Maglaras, Feliciano, and Leavitt. Also present were Administrator 
Raymond Bower, Shannon McEwen, Admissions Coordinator, Kristi Hughes, Director of Social Services, Trish Sprague, 
Nursing Services Coordinator, Chris Hamilton, Riverside's Director of Infection Control, IT Specialist Kelly Parker, Susan 
Rice, and Executive Assistant/Deputy Treasurer Janet Hilber. Karen Dandurant and Michael Miller joined via Zoom.  
 
 
1. Approve Minutes of August 20, 2026: Commissioner Leavitt motioned to approve the minutes of August 20, 2026 
as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Feliciano, and approved unanimously (3 to 0) by a voice 
vote.  
 
2. Meet with Riverside Rest Home Department Heads: Kristi Hughes, Director of Social Services, discussed Riverside's 
four resident units and the specialized care provided on each. Unit 5 is a secure dementia unit, while Units 4 and 2 
provide general care and Unit 1 serves residents with behavioral needs. Social workers assist residents and families 
throughout the admission and care process and provide support with psychiatric care, medications, family matters, 
guardianships, and other personal needs. She noted that Riverside currently serves approximately 175 residents, 
compared with approximately 215 before Unit 3 closed. Each social worker may be responsible for more than 40 
residents, and social workers also assist one another with complex cases and family situations.  
 
Shannon McEwen, Admissions Coordinator, explained that she works with the social workers to assess prospective 
residents and determine the most appropriate placement. She reviews medical records, evaluates safety concerns, 
meets with residents and families, and considers roommate compatibility and other placement issues. 
Commissioners noted that her nursing and supervisory experience has strengthened the admissions process.  
 
Trish Sprague, Nursing Services Coordinator, reported that she has worked at Riverside for approximately 24 years. 
She supports nursing administration with auditing, monitoring, infection control, and other nursing 
responsibilities. Sprague has also become certified as an infection preventionist, providing Riverside with qualified 
backup coverage for its primary infection-control director.  
 
Chris Hamilton, Riverside's Director of Infection Control, discussed his approximately 24 years of service and his 
progression through several nursing positions. He oversees infection-control policies and procedures, vaccination 
efforts, outbreak management, and regulatory compliance. Riverside maintains an extensive vaccination program, 
including required vaccines as well as additional vaccines such as Shingrix and RSV, and staff are preparing for the 
upcoming flu season.  
 
The Commissioners praised the Riverside team for its work protecting residents from infectious diseases, 
particularly during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff explained that residents with symptoms are tested 
promptly to allow the facility to manage illnesses whenever possible and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations. The 
Commissioners recognized the staff's dedication and professionalism and credited their work as an important part 
of Riverside's recently achieved five-star rating. 
 
The Commissioners recognized the longevity of Riverside's employees, noting that several department heads have 
served for more than 20 years. They expressed appreciation for the team's dedication, teamwork, and commitment 
to residents, particularly while working in an aging facility with ongoing physical challenges. The Commissioners 
also discussed the importance of accurate medical documentation and regulatory compliance. Administrator Bower 
reviews physician notes and other records to ensure that care is properly documented, noting that regulators may 
consider care undocumented if it is not recorded appropriately. The Commissioners also recognized the continued 
service of Riverside's longtime medical director, Dr. Clary. 
 
 
 
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3. Affordable Housing Update: The Commissioners provided an update on the proposed affordable housing project on 
County property. The preliminary concept has evolved from the original informal site drawing as additional 
consideration has been given to parking requirements and other site-plan needs. Warrenstreet Architects and 
Hutter Construction have assisted with preliminary work, including utilizing existing soil, wetlands, and other site 
information that had previously been developed for the nursing home project. The latest concept includes three 
buildings, and Hutter Construction was asked to provide a preliminary construction estimate based on its 
experience with similar projects. The initial estimate was approximately $45 million in total construction and 
infrastructure costs, including parking and related site work. Commissioners emphasized that this figure is only a 
preliminary estimate and not a final project cost. 
 
The Commissioners discussed the need to develop a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) before proceeding 
with a developer or nonprofit partner. Although Commissioner Feliciano had previously suggested issuing an RFQ, 
the County has not yet developed the document. The Commissioners proposed contacting the New Hampshire 
Association of Counties and other organizations to obtain examples of RFQs used for similar affordable-housing 
projects. The Commissioners also discussed potential assistance from Strafford Regional Planning and 
organizations experienced in grant writing and affordable housing development. New Hampshire Housing Finance 
was identified as a potential source of competitive financing for a project of this nature.  
 
The Commissioners noted several factors that could strengthen the project's competitiveness for grants and other 
financing, including the availability of County-owned land at no acquisition cost, the potential absence of property 
taxes, and the availability of existing city water and sewer infrastructure. The Commissioners indicated that the 
proposed project could help address the shortage of affordable housing and provide additional housing capacity 
for working individuals and families. The discussion also included the possibility of incorporating a volunteer 
component into an eventual housing arrangement, with residents potentially volunteering a set number of hours 
each month at County facilities such as the nursing home, daycare, Humane Society, or jail. This concept was raised 
for consideration and was not adopted as a requirement. 
 
The Commissioners discussed the broader need for affordable housing, particularly for older adults and individuals 
living on limited incomes. A recent example was shared involving a 74-year-old woman who had been evicted and 
was living in her vehicle while receiving approximately $1,100 per month in Social Security. The Commissioners 
noted that long waiting lists for housing assistance can leave vulnerable residents without realistic options. They 
emphasized that some individuals experiencing housing insecurity may be reluctant or embarrassed to seek 
assistance and therefore may constitute a largely hidden population. The Commissioners expressed their continued 
commitment to pursuing the affordable housing project as one way to increase housing opportunities and address 
the growing gap between rents and the incomes of working and elderly residents. 
 
The Commissioners also clarified public misconceptions concerning the proposed housing development. It was 
stated that the project is intended as workforce and affordable housing and is not a program designed specifically 
to house individuals leaving the warming center or to provide housing for people engaged in drug use. The 
Commissioners explained that the County already operates a transitional housing program for individuals leaving 
the correctional system and that such services can reduce the financial burden on local communities by helping 
formerly incarcerated individuals establish stable housing and employment rather than requiring local welfare 
assistance. The proposed housing project would be operated by a nonprofit or other non-public-sector organization 
rather than directly by the County, and the Commissioners reiterated that the project is not expected to involve 
County property tax funding. 
 
The Commissioners reviewed a video rendering and updated site plan showing what the proposed development 
could potentially look like when completed. The concept includes housing on County property near the jail and was 
described as potentially improving the appearance of the County complex while screening the jail from County 
Farm Road. The Commissioners emphasized that the proposal remains a work in progress and that no final 
development agreement or operating arrangement has been established. The concept, site plan, and video will be 
shared on the Strafford County website for access to the public and members of the County Delegation as part of 
the Commission's commitment to an open development process and transparency. It was also acknowledged that 
sharing a project during its early stages may result in questions that cannot yet be answered because many details 
remain under development.  
 
 
 
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4. Upcoming Events: Chairman Maglaras asked if there were any upcoming events to discuss. The following events 
were discussed: 
 
a. 
Public Hearing on CDBG Grant for St. Anselm College, Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. 
b. Executive Committee Second Quarter Report Meeting, Friday, September 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 
 
5. Old and New Business: Chairman Maglaras asked if there was any old or new business to discuss. Chairman 
Maglaras received an update just prior to this meeting that Easterseals' board had reversed its previous decision to 
discontinue its adult day-care program in Manchester and Rochester. The program is expected to continue for the 
time being. Easterseals is also working with the State to identify other providers for homemaker services, with a 
potential transition by June of the following year. The Commissioners discussed the potential budget impact of 
continued Easterseals services and whether increased County support could ultimately reduce costs by helping 
residents remain in the community and avoid nursing-home placement. The issue will be monitored and considered 
during the upcoming budget process as additional information becomes available.  
 
The Commissioners received a brief update on construction of the warming center. The project remains on schedule 
and Commissioner Leavitt noted during a site visit that morning, the deck was nearing completion and the exterior 
walls were expected to begin going up next. Commissioners expressed satisfaction with the progress of the project and 
noted that construction is visibly advancing.  
 
Chairman Maglaras was informed that Siemens has begun moving forward with the previously discussed energy audit. 
No results were available at the meeting. The findings will be placed on a future public agenda once received. 
 
The Commissioners discussed a substantial Right-to-Know Law request received through the County email. 
Administrator Bower explained that the request consists of approximately eight pages of questions and document 
requests and will require significant research and review to ensure that each request is properly addressed, 
including requests for which responsive information may not exist. Because of existing responsibilities involving 
the County Administrator, including the nursing home, and community corrections, he requested authorization to 
obtain temporary assistance in completing the response. A potential master's-level public administration student 
from the University of New Hampshire was identified as someone who may be interested in assisting with the 
project. The Commissioners expressed support for obtaining assistance, recognizing that completing the extensive 
request would consume significant staff time that could otherwise be devoted to other County responsibilities. 
Administrator Bower indicated that additional details regarding the proposed assistance and cost would be brought 
back to the Commissioners. 
  
6. Questions and Comments from the Public Related to this Agenda: Chairman Maglaras asked if there were any 
questions from the members of the public or other. During public comment, Karen Dandurant of Foster's requested 
a copy of the video and updated site plan for the proposed affordable housing project. The Commission agreed to 
provide the requested materials. The Chair also asked that any future reporting make clear that the preliminary 
architectural and site-planning work provided to the County was donated and that the approximately $45 million 
construction figure is only an initial estimate, not a committed or finalized project cost. Ms. Dandurant 
acknowledged that the $45 million figure would be characterized as an estimate in any reporting. 
 
Ms. Dandurant also asked for an update regarding Hyder House. The Commission reported that the project 
continues to be delayed primarily by an information-technology issue, although the parties remain interested in 
moving forward. An internal deadline of August 30 was established for resolving the outstanding issue, after which 
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is expected to be provided to the County. The MOU is anticipated to 
address, among other matters, the length of the proposed arrangement, particularly because the provider may be 
making a significant investment and could seek a multi-year commitment. The Commissioners indicated that they 
would review the proposed term once the MOU is received. 
 
Mrs. Rice thanked the Commission for its transparency and asked for confirmation regarding the reversal of 
Easterseals' decision to discontinue services. Chairman Maglaras clarified that the information was based on a 
direct phone call with Easterseals and that the organization had reported that its board had reversed the decision. 
Mrs. Rice emphasized the importance of adult day-care and respite services for families who are working while 
caring for elderly relatives or other individuals who require assistance. The Commission agreed that such services 
are important to families and noted that the County has provided respite services for many years. 
 
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The discussion expanded to the increasing demand for nursing-home care and the challenges faced by older 
residents and their families. Commissioners noted that Riverside has a lengthy waiting list, although only a portion 
of those waiting are considered to have an immediate or critical need. The Commissioners observed that many 
families are increasingly concerned about planning for future care because they fear that nursing-home space may 
not be available when it is needed. The discussion also referenced national projections concerning the anticipated 
increase in dementia cases and the resulting need for long-term care resources.  
The Commissioners expressed strong concern about the financial pressures facing elderly residents, including 
rising housing costs and limited Social Security income. A recent tragic incident involving an elderly New 
Hampshire couple was discussed as an example of the extreme consequences that can result when older adults feel 
they have no viable options. The Commissioners emphasized that affordable housing, access to supportive services, 
and adequate care resources are essential to ensuring that older residents can remain safe and secure. The 
discussion reinforced the Commission's stated commitment to advancing the affordable housing proposal and 
addressing long housing-authority waiting lists. 
Mrs. Rice shared a personal example from her childhood in which her grandparents assisted local residents 
experiencing hardship through food, financial assistance, and other informal community support. She noted that 
although regulations and social conditions have changed, the principle of neighbors helping neighbors remains 
important. The Commissioners agreed that the County and its partners should continue looking for ways to assist 
residents facing difficult circumstances and emphasized the importance of maintaining a commitment to public 
service and helping people in need 
7.
Non-Public Session for the Purpose of Discussing Personnel Issue(s) and Contract Negotiations Pursuant to RSA
91-A:3, II: Commissioner Feliciano motioned to go into non-public session at 10:24 a.m. for the purpose of
discussing a personnel issue(s) and contract negotiations pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II. Commissioner Leavitt
seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (3 to 0) by a roll call vote.
8.
Return to Public Session: Commissioner Leavitt motioned to return to public session at 11:14 a.m. Commissioner 
Feliciano seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (3 to 0) by a voice vote. 
9.
Motion to Seal Non-Public Session Minutes: Commissioner Leavitt motioned to seal the minutes of the non-public 
session. Commissioner Feliciano seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (3 to 0) by a voice vote.
10. Adjournment: The Commissioners signed paperwork as appropriate. Commissioner Leavitt motioned to adjourn 
the meeting at 11:34 a.m. Commissioner Feliciano seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (3 to 0) 
by a voice vote. 
Respectfully submitted, 
__________________________________________________
George Maglaras, Chairman 
__________________________________________________ 
Leslie A. Feliciano, Vice Chair 
__________________________________________________
Sean M. Leavitt, Clerk 
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August 27, 2026 Commissioners Meeting – Still shots of proposed affordable housing  
on county property fly around video. 
 
 
 
 

August 27, 2026 Commissioners Meeting – Still shots of proposed affordable housing  
on county property fly around video. 
 
 
 
 

August 27, 2026 Commissioners Meeting – Still shots of proposed affordable housing  
on county property fly around video. 
 
 
 
 

August 27, 2026 Commissioners Meeting – Still shots of proposed affordable housing  
on county property fly around video. 
 
 
In relation to the jail and warming center. 
 

Strafford County Board of Commissioners 
Non-Public Session 
 
Date: AUGUST 27, 2026 
 
Members Present: George Maglaras, Chairman, Leslie Feliciano, Vice Chair, and Sean M. Leavitt, Clerk. 
Motion to enter Nonpublic Session: Commissioner Feliciano seconded by Commissioner Leavitt. 
Specific Statutory Reason cited as foundation for the nonpublic session: 
 
  X  RSA 91-A:3, II (a), Discussing Personnel Matters. The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or 
the disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him or her, unless the employee affected (1) has 
a right to a public meeting, and (2) requests that the meeting be open, in which case the request shall be granted. 
 
  
 RSA 91-A:3, II (e), Discussing Contract Negotiations.  Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which 
has been threatened in writing or filed by or against the public body or any subdivision thereof, or by or against any member 
thereof because of his or her membership in such public body, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise 
settled. Any application filed for tax abatement, pursuant to law, with any body or board shall not constitute a threatened or 
filed litigation against any public body for the purposes of this subparagraph. 
 
Roll Call Vote to enter nonpublic session:  
YEAS: Maglaras, Feliciano, and Leavitt 
NAYS: None 
 
 
Entered non-public session at 10:24 a.m.  
 
Other persons present during nonpublic session: Administrator Ray Bower. Description of matters discussed, and final decisions 
made. Note: Any votes taken must be recorded “in such a manner that the vote of each member is ascertained and recorded”: 
No votes were taken; Personnel issues at Riverside and HOC were discussed.  
 
Note: Under RSA 91-A:3, III. Minutes of proceedings in nonpublic sessions shall be kept and the record of all actions shall be 
promptly made available for public inspection, except as provided in this section. Minutes and decisions reached in nonpublic 
session shall be publicly disclosed within 72 hours of the meeting, unless, by recorded vote of 2/3 of the members present, taken 
in public session, it is determined that divulgence of the information likely would affect adversely the reputation of any person 
other than a member of this board, or render the proposed action of the board ineffective, or pertain to terrorism. In the event 
of such circumstances, information may be withheld until, in the opinion of a majority of members, the aforesaid circumstances 
no longer apply. 
 
Motion to leave nonpublic session and return to public session by: Commissioner Leavitt; seconded by Commissioner Feliciano.   
 
Motion: PASSED / DID NOT PASS (circle one) 
 
Nonpublic meeting tape removed; public meeting tape replaced (if applicable). Not Applicable.  
 
Public session reconvened at 11:14 a.m. 
 
Motion to seal non-public minutes: Commissioner Leavitt motioned to seal the minutes of the non-public session; seconded by 
Commissioner Feliciano, because it is determined that divulgence of this information likely would: 
 
  X            Affect adversely the reputation of any person other than a member of this board 
 
Roll Call Vote to seal minutes: 
 
 
YEAS: Maglaras, Feliciano, and Leavitt 
NAYS: None 
 
 
Motion: PASSED/DID NOT PASS (circle one) 
 
These minutes recorded by: Janet Hilber, Executive Assistant 
 
 
Commissioners’ Initials  
 
 
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