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August 26, 2026

The Selectmen approved minutes for the prior meeting 3-0. They approved manifests totaling $195,153.34, a Fidium service contract, a PILOT request for Tin Mountain Conservation Center, and a federal forest reimbursement application. A Commercial Building Permit for 1780 White Mountain Highway, M6, L113 was approved. The consent file passed 3-0 excluding Article G. Article G, a Residential Building Permit for 24 Ridge View Drive, M7, L110, passed 2-0-1 with Selectman Drouin abstaining. A Driveway Permit for High Street was approved. The Board approved Town Administrator A. Haynes to attend NHMA training on September 2, 2026, working from home that day. Regarding a complaint at 16 Bear Dr., the Town Administrator was directed to contact the Health Inspector and Sheriff's Department for an inspection. The next meeting is set for September 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Source: https://albanynh.org/wp-content/2026/09/SKM_C3320i26091010110.pdf

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Albany Selectmen’s Meeting
JRF ar Minutes
$8 Albany, New Hampshire
August 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

This meeting may be viewed or streamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/@AlbanyNhTownHall

1. Call to Order: The Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:31pm.
In Attendance: Chairman K. Robitaille, Selectman R. Hiland, Selectman J. Drouin and Town
Administrator A. Haynes.

2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Chair led the meeting in the Pledge.

3. New Business:

A. Approval of Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes for the August 12, 2026 Selectman’s Meeting.
Selectman Hiland made a motion to approve the August 12, 2026 Selectman’s Meeting
Minutes as presented. Selectman Drouin seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

B. Approval of August 26, 2026 Consent File

__Review & Sign manifest(s) in the amount of $10,132.31, $182,211.62 and $2,809.41
this includes an accounts payable and payroll manifests for August 18, 2026 and August
25,2026.

C. Review, approve/deny and sign Service Contract with Fidium.

D. Review, approve/deny and sign request for Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Tin Mountain
Conservation Center.

E. Review and sign Application for Reimbursement to Towns and Cities in which Federal Forest
Land is Situated form.

F. Review, discuss and approve/deny Commercial Building Permit for 1780 White Mountain
Highway, M6, L113.

G. Review, discuss and approve/deny Residential Building Permit for 24 Ridge View Drive, M7,
L110.

H. Review, discuss and approve/deny Residential Building Permit for High Street, M10, L19.1.

Review, discuss and approve/deny Application for Driveway Permit for High Street, M10,

119.1.
Selectman Hiland made a motion to approve the August 26, 2026 Consent File as presented
with the exclusion of Article G. Selectman Robitaille seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Selectman Hiland made a motion to approve Article G of the Consent File. Selectman Robitaille
seconded. Motion passed 2-0-1. Selectman Drouin abstained as Article G was for a Building
Permit for his property.
J. Town Administrator’s Report:
A. Discuss upcoming Election on September 8, 2026 from 11:00am — 7:00pm and the
Selectman requirements.
The Board reviewed and discussed the Selectman requirements and schedule for the
Election on September 8, 2026.
B. Approve or deny NHMA’s Right-to-know Law: Public Meetings and Governmental Records
training for the Town Administrator on September 2, 2026.

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The BOS reviewed and discussed the NHMA training for the Town Administrator.
Selectman Hiland made a motion to approve the training course for the Town
Administrator and for her to work from home that day (Wednesday, September 2, 2026) to
avoid distractions during the virtual training. Selectman Robitaille seconded. Motion
passed 3-0.

C. Discuss 16 Bear Dr.
The BOS reviewed and discussed the complaint in regards to 16 Bear Dr.
Selectman Hiland made a motion for the Town Administrator to contact the Albany Health
Inspector and Carroll County Sheriff's Department to conduct an inspection of the
property. Selectman Robitaille seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

4. APPOINTMENT —
5.

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6. Other Business (and Board reports):
A. Planning Board —
B. Conservation Commission —
C. Solid Waste Committee —
D. Chapel Committee —
7. Other: Discuss painting of Town Hall renovations to Conference Room.
The BOS reviewed and discussed painting the Conference Room renovations.
8. Correspondence:
9. Public Comme:
10. Non-Public Session under RSA 91-A:3 as needed
11. _Next Meeting: September 9, 2026 at 4:30pm.
12. _Adjournment:

The Chairman made a motion to adjourn at 4:53pm. Selectman Drouin seconded. Motion passed
3-0.

Respectfully Submitted By,
Alisa Haynes / Town Administrator

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