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The Board approved July 27 minutes. Dean Gore requested a 2025 tax assessment reduction for 113 South Main Street; Scott Champagne moved to deny, seconded by Arthur Boutin, with all in favor. The reduction was applied to the 2026 assessment year instead. Scott Champagne approved a final road read for $100 at 53 Pine Knoll Terrace. Arthur Boutin moved to approve a timber thinning "Intent to Cut" on Oregon Road for 25 acres. The Board approved two late timber tax bills totaling $649.06 and $540.80. A request to use Lisbon Town Hall for a birthday party on September 19 was approved with a $25 fee. Krystle Dow forwarded photos of concrete footings to the town attorney, who stated the town lacks grounds for action without proof construction started late. Elections are September 8 at the fire station. Three Buffington Fund Applications were approved following a non-public session. The next meeting is September 14. Source: https://www.lisbon.nh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08242026-82

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TOWN OF LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
INCORPORATED 1763

Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
Monday August 24, 2026
6:00PM
Lisbon Railroad Station
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Zoom

PRESENT: Scott Champagne, Selectman; Arthur Boutin, Selectman;
Brian Higgins, Selectman; Audrey Champagne, Town Clerk/Tax Collector
(Zoom); Krystle Dow, Administrative Assistant (Zoom)

Public Present: Dean Gore (Resident)

Approval of Minutes: Brian Higgins made a motion to approve the
meeting minutes as written from July 27" board meeting and Arthur Boutin
seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion.

Public: Dean Gore appeared before the board to discuss the assessed
value of his property at 113 South Main Street. He initially believed that the
reduction in assessment would be applied to the 2025 tax assessment.
However, after contacting the assessor, he clarified that this was not the
case. Dean explained that Richard felt he did not have the authority to
apply the reduction to the 2025 assessment and believed this decision was
within the board’s purview. The board informed Dean that the reduction in
assessment was applied to the 2026 assessment year. Scott Champagne
made a motion to deny the request to reduce the 2025 tax assessment,
which was seconded by Arthur Boutin. All were in favor of the motion.



Letter of appreciation: There is a letter of appreciation to Lisbon EMS. A
resident of Lyman was involved in a serious accident and wanted to are
commended for their quick response and their dedication to duty which
played a great part in saving the residents’ life that afternoon. All board
members read the letter.

Final Read: There is final read for 53 Pine Knoll Terrace in the amount of
$100.00. Scott Champagne made a motion to approve the final ready and
Arthur Boutin seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion

Intent to Cut: There is an Intent to Cut for Map and Lot R10 L04 on
Oregon Road. This is a selective cut for thinning. The acreage of cut is 25
acres, and the total acreage is 50 acres. Arthur Boutin made a motion to
approve, and Brian Higgins seconded the motion. All were in favor of the
motion.

Timber Tax Billings: There are two timber tax bills. Both of the bills are
late so doomage has been added to each billing. The first is for Map and
Lot R40 L01 in the amount of $649.06 and the second is for Map and Lot
R32 L27 in the amount of $540.80. Both parcels have the same owner.
Arthur Boutin made a motion to approve, and Brian Higgins seconded the
motion. All were in favor of the motion.

Request for Use: There is a request for use for the Lisbon Town Hall on
September 19 from 1 pm to 5 pm for a second birthday. The board
reviewed the request for use and stated there is a $25.00 fee and they
must clean up when they are done. Scott Champagne made a motion to
approve, and Arthur Boutin seconded the motion. All were in favor of the
motion.

Updates: Review the ad for the administrative assistant part time as
needed help. The add needs to say fill in as needed. Once the correction is
made the ad can be placed.

Krystle Dow (Administrative Assistant) received emails from Mr. Shores
regarding construction and a concrete truck going up to the property above
him. | sent Arthur Boutin to go check it out and he took photos as concrete
footings had been poured. Krystle Dow took the photos and sent them to
the town's attorney. The attorney came back and said that unless we have
photos proof that construction did not begin within the year time then we
have no ground to stand on.



Elections are on September 8". The polls open at 8am and close at 7pm
and they will be held at the fire station. Audrey Champagne said that she
would like everyone there by 7:15.

6:35 P.M. Scott Champagne made a motion to go into non-public to
discuss a Buffington Fund Application and Arthur Boutin seconded
the motion. All were in favor of the motion.

6:46 P.M. The board came out of non-public, and Scott Champagne
made a motion to approve all three Buffington Fund Applications and
Arthur Boutin seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion.

6:50 P.M. Brian Higgins made a motion to adjourn, and Arthur Boutin
seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion.

NEXT BOS MEETING: September 14, 2026 @ 6pm

Board of Selectmen:

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Scott Champagne

Selectmen
Arthur Boutin

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Selectmén

Brian Higgins

Approved Rot Approved on 9/14/2026.