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Nottingham BOS 09/14/2026 Meeting Minutes 
 
NOTTINGHAM SELECT BOARD 
09/14/2026 
Meeting Minutes 
 
Call to Order 
 
Chairman Shirland called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 
 
Members Present:  Chairman Matt Shirland, Vice Chair Charlotte Fyfe, Selectmen Steve 
Welch, Adam Ryan and John Morin 
 
Members of the Public Present: Please refer to the sign-in sheet at the end of this 
document.                  
 
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance 
 
Approve Manifests: A/P 8/31/2026 and 9/14/2026 and Payroll 9/1/2026 and 9/15/2026 
 
Selectwoman Fyfe moved, seconded by Selectman Welch, to approve the Accounts Payable 
of 8/31/2026 and 9/14/2026 and Payroll of 9/1/2026 and 9/15/2026.  The motion passed with a 
5-0 vote in favor.              
 
Approve Minutes: Public and Non-Public 8/3/2026    
 
Selectwoman Fyfe moved, seconded by Selectman Welch, to approve the public and non-
public minutes of August 3, 2026, as presented.  The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote in favor 
with Chairman Shirland and Selectman Morin abstaining. 
 
Selectwoman Fyfe moved, seconded by Selectman Welch, to approve the public and non-
public minutes of August 17, 2026, as presented.  The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote in favor 
with Selectmen Morin and Ryan abstaining. 
 
Amendments to minutes of 8/31/2026: Line 27-replace “Dolph” Dam Road with “Dollof” Dam 
Road; Line 118-replace “construction” moratorium with “data center” moratorium.   
                        
Selectwoman Fyfe moved, seconded by Selectman Welch, to approve the public minutes of 
August 31, 2026, as amended, and approve the non-public minutes of August 31, 2026, as 
presented.  The motion passed with a 4-0-1 vote in favor with Selectman Welch abstaining. 
 
BOS Reports from Assigned Boards/Committees/Departments: 
 
Selectman Ryan reported that the Highway Department continues to focus on both 
maintenance and preparation for the upcoming winter season.  Current activities include 
screening for winter sand, preparing plows and sanding equipment along with continuing to 
grade the town roads.  The F350 truck remains out of service.  Selectman Ryan thanked Steve 
Black and the highway department crew for their hard work and provided the following 
additional information:  
 

 
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• 
The Planning Board’s scheduled September 9th meeting had to be cancelled due to 
lack of a quorum.  The case involving a subdivision at 151 Round Pound Road will need 
to be re-scheduled to a future date.   
• At last Tuesday’s election, the Nottingham voters strongly approved a moratorium 
blocking data centers with over 90 percent support.  The final vote tally was 1,335 in 
favor and only 143 opposed. 
• 
The CIP had its first meeting with all members present on September 3rd.  Since then, 
all required information has been received from department heads and another meeting 
is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30 PM. 
• 
The Police Station Building Committee met and reviewed updated architectural civil 
engineering plans.  The project is moving into preliminary pricing.  A public workshop is 
scheduled for September 24th to gather resident feedback.  Current scheduling 
anticipates budget discussion with the Select Board this fall and maintains a target 
timeline towards March 2027.  The Committee is discussing framing the roof in such a 
way to allow for future solar panels to be placed. 
• 
Friends of the Blaisdell Library’s Octoberfest will be held on September 26th from 2:00 
to 6:00 PM.  Over 100 tickets have already been sold.  Tickets can be purchased at the 
library.     
 
Selectman Morin said he recently had the pleasure of meeting the two newest Police 
Department officers.  He praised the department for doing “a nice job of keeping the public 
informed with town happenings” through the Nixel advisory system that notified residents of the 
Route 156 closure due to a downed tree on September 14th.     
 
Selectman Shirland said the Recycling Center was doing well.  There is still no market for 
recyclables.  Administrator White said they netted a profit on plastics of $205.00. 
 
Selectwoman Fyfe said the Fire Department fundraiser for Chief Curry was a big success.  
The event was a team effort headed up by the Nottingham Fire and Rescue Department 
Association.  On the morning of the spaghetti dinner fundraiser the fire staff were called to a 
fire at Sig Sauer to aid Epping.  The department is fully staffed, and Deputy Chief Mark 
Pedersen is still stepping up to take care of many extra duties while Chief Curry continues his 
recovery.  Lieutenant Kevin Dolan will be on duty during the day to allow for constant coverage.  
The department received a very high volume of calls for service during the month of August.  
 
Selectwoman Fyfe also reported that the Town Facilities Advisory and Assessment 
Committee is wrapping up their assessments and will confer with the Safety Committee and 
the Building Inspector to help prioritize needed maintenance and repairs.  Their overarching 
recommendation comes back again to the need for a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to 
help the transition to a DPW with the Highway Department and save costs by being more 
proactive in handling maintenance problems. The next meeting of the committee is Tuesday, 
September 22nd at 5:00 PM.  The Harvest Supper is set for September 19th at 5:00 PM.  It was 
a huge success last year with about 150 people in attendance.  Funds raised go to help Save 
the Grange.  Phil’s tree service has offered to help clear the shrubs and bushes that are hiding 
the grange.   
 
 
 
    

 
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Selectman Welch stated that the Parks and Recreation Department has gotten four baskets 
up for disc golf and are scheduled to get some more up in a couple of weeks.   
 
Town Administrator’s Report: 
 
• Selectman Ryan and I attended the Plaistow ALS meeting at Timberlane last Thursday. 
Chief Knutsen provided an overview of the program’s performance since its inception fol-
lowing the closure of Exeter ALS approximately 15 months ago. During that period, the 
service has responded to 4,325 calls, including 199 in Nottingham, of which 64 were 
canceled before transport or service was provided.  The GoNorth funding support let-
ter submitted several weeks ago relates to a grant request submitted for $3+ million 
through the federal “Big Beautiful Bill” initiative to support regional EMS services. As part 
of the program’s long-term sustainability plan, the 14 to 18 participating communities will 
be asked to consider a warrant article authorizing a five-year intermunicipal agreement 
with annual appropriations of approximately $15,000 in Year 1, $30,600 in Year 2, 
$46,824 in Year 3, $63,697 in Year 4, and $81,244 in Year 5.  Participation in the agree-
ment would guarantee a transport rate of $250 per transport compared to the non-par-
ticipating rate of approximately $3,000/transport. The program has been sustained to 
date through more than $5.8 million in charitable donations, and private funding partners 
have indicated their willingness to continue support provided participating communi-
ties demonstrate their commitment through financial contributions. 
 
• A public charrette on the proposed new Police Station will be held on Thursday, Sep-
tember 24, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Once the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) has 
been finalized, a presentation will be scheduled for the Select Board. 
 
• The Highway Director, Code Enforcement Officer, and I met with Thomas Mosier, a 
property owner on Barderry Lane, to discuss ongoing drainage issues affecting several 
properties. Property damage has been attributed to a combination of factors, including 
snow storage from winter plowing, windrows left during road grading, limited ability to 
properly crown the roadway, an inactive culvert, and runoff from higher-elevation neigh-
boring properties. Mr. Mosier indicated that several abutters are willing to work with the 
Town on potential drainage improvements and, if necessary, provide land or enter into 
agreements to support a project. During discussions, an existing culvert that had become 
filled with debris was identified as a possible contributing factor. The Highway Depart-
ment located and cleared the culvert, which is now actively conveying some runoff. Ad-
ditional work, including ditching, grading, and directing runoff back into existing natural 
swales, will be needed to fully address the drainage concerns. A potential financial con-
tribution has also been offered for the Board’s consideration should it choose to move 
forward. Additional work will be required to determine the layout and extent of this off-
shoot of Barderry Lane, identify any necessary easements or right-of-way needs, and 
continue coordination with affected property owners. Further discussion is scheduled for 
the October 5 Select Board meeting. 
 
• As announced at the August 31 meeting, the update to the Local Emergency Operations 
Plan has been completed. The associated grant has been finalized, and reimbursement 
of $4,000 has been received in full. 
 

 
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• The Housing Opportunities Planning (HOP) Grant is nearing completion. The final report 
is due by September 30, and reimbursement requests are being prepared to secure the 
remaining grant funds and fulfill the Town's $31,500 grant award. 
 
• Closings have been completed on the four tax-deeded properties sold to abutting prop-
erty owners. Lot merger applications will be submitted once the deeds have been rec-
orded at the Registry of Deeds. 
 
• Nearly all department heads have submitted their initial budget requests for FY2027. 
These requests are being compiled and will be presented to the Board for its first review 
on September 21.  Department Head presentations will be scheduled in October. 
 
• I received numerous compliments regarding last week’s election, particularly on how 
smoothly and efficiently the voting process went for residents.  Thank you to all who 
worked and participated in the process! 
 
Assessing: 
Selectwoman Fyfe moved, seconded by Selectman Welch, to approve the Intent to Cut Wood 
or Timber for Map 20, Lot 10; Map 21, Lot 1; Map 29, Lot 8; Map 29, Lot 8-1 and Map 53, Lot 
17.  The motion passed with a 5-0 vote in favor. 
 
Appointment: 
 
- 
Corey Clark, NHDES Dam Bureau Informational Update 
 
NHDES’ Chief Engineer, Corey Clark, updated the Select Board on the Pawtuckaway Lake 
dam rehabilitation effort, noting significant structural and overtopping vulnerabilities at Dollof, 
Drowns, and Gove structures.  All classified as high hazard structures.  He said NHDES is 
pursuing a design which raises Dollof and Drowns Dams, replaces part of Drowns Dike with a 
180-foot spillway, and allows controlled overtopping at Gove Dike.  NHDES has applied for a 
FEMA BRIC grant to support the expected $21M construction budget and continues design 
work toward full engineering plans.  A temporary 20-foot drawdown in the fall of 2027 is also 
being evaluated to address a sinkhole and concrete deterioration at Dollof Dam.  The full 
presentation can be found here: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=261a50890a&at-
tid=0.1.0&permmsgid=msg-f:1876585536708050245&th=1a0af89a621e7d45&view=att&zw&disp=inline 
 
General Business 
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Tax Deeded Property – Abutters Bid Option 
Administrator White said there was one remaining property that was offered to an abutter 
located at 18 Rogier Place.  It is a 0.05-acre parcel.  John Andrade has offered $150.00 on it 
and has paid the ten percent deposit required as part of the bidding process.   
Selectwoman Fyfe moved, seconded by Selectman Morin, to accept the bid of $150.00 on Tax 
Map 1, Lot 91, a 0.05 acre parcel located at 18 Rogier Place.  The motion passed with a 4-1 
vote in favor. 
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Policy/Procedure Review – NDAs, Outside Agency Request for Appropriation 

 
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NDAs – Chairman Shirland explained that when the data center matter came about there was 
some concern brought forward by residents that would restrict public access to governmental 
records/information via non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).  To preserve public confidence and 
ensure that governmental actions are not unnecessarily shielded from public scrutiny, the town 
developed a policy that disallows any town entity from entering into a NDA.   
 
Selectwoman Fyfe moved, seconded by Selectman Ryan, to accept the Town of Nottingham’s 
government transparency and non-disclosure agreement policy. The motion passed with a 5-0 
vote in favor.     
 
Outside Agency Request for Appropriations 
Administrator White said that during the budget process last year a question at the Budget 
Committee level came up regarding outside agencies that the town has been funding for several 
years and whether those agencies were “actually providing a service to Nottingham residents”.  
To streamline the process, a funding request form was developed that would provide the same 
information for every request that comes in.  Board members approved of the form.   
Parks and Recreation Van Purchase (CIP Item) 
The Board discussed Director Kortney Duball’s request for the Select Board’s approval to 
expend funds from the Recreation Revolving Fund for the purchase of an additional van/bus 
(used) to support the department’s ongoing transportation needs and programming.   
Selectwoman Fyfe moved, seconded by Selectman Welch, to accept the recreation 
department’s request to expend up to $80,000 from the Recreation Revolving Fund for the 
purchase of an additional 15 passenger vehicle subject to the vehicle meeting the department’s 
established requirements and all applicable town purchasing policies and procedures.  The 
motion passed with a 5-0 vote in favor. 
 
Action Items: 
Selectwoman Fyfe moved, seconded by Selectman Ryan, to approve an expenditure of $500 
for the Celebrate Nottingham Committee for the Harvest Supper taking place on Saturday, 
September 19.  The motion passed with a 5-0 vote in favor. 
     
Review Action Items from Prior Meetings: 
Meindl Road Maintenance – Chairman Shirland asked Administrator White to request from legal 
counsel how best to move forward given that they serve as counsel for both Nottingham and 
Raymond.   
Town Beach – Nothing new to report.     
Review Action Items for Next Meeting: 
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9/21/26 NCC – Noyes Parcels Update; 2027 Budget First Look 
- 
10/5/26 – Police Station Building Committee/Ricci Construction Presentation 
Public Comment:  

 
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Steve Soreff asked for and received the Board’s permission to share more widely the police 
department’s August statistics report. 
Non-Public Session:  
Selectman Ryan moved, seconded by Selectwoman Fyfe, to enter into non-public session per 
RSA 91-A:3, II (a)(b) and (e).  The motion passed with a 5-0 roll call vote in favor: Mr. Ryan-
aye, Mr. Morin-aye, Mr. Shirland-aye, Ms. Fyfe-aye, Mr. Welch-aye.  
Selectman Welch moved, seconded by Selectwoman Fyfe, to come out of non-public session.  
The motion passed with a 5-0 roll call vote in favor: Mr. Ryan-aye, Mr. Morin-aye, Mr. Shirland-
aye, Ms. Fyfe-aye, Mr. Welch-aye. 
Adjourn: 
Selectman Welch moved, seconded by Selectwoman Fyfe, to adjourn the meeting.  The motion 
passed with a 5-0 vote in favor.    
 
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. 
 
Prepared by Suzanne Beauchesne from the video recording.