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TOWN OF HEBRON  
SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES  
AUGUST 20, 2026 
 
PRESENT:  Paul Hazelton, John Dunklee, Rich James, and Karen Sanborn, Town Administrator  
OTHERS PRESENT:  Tony Albert (Fire Chief), Amanda Comeau (Executive Assistant) 
2:30 P.M. 
COMMENCED MEETING:  Chair Hazelton commenced the meeting.  
2:30 P.M. 
ACTION ITEMS: 
 The Select Board signed the accounting manifests.  
 The Select Board signed the signature cards for Union Bank and Camden 
Bank.  
 Selectman James moved to appoint Liz Mills as a member of the Common 
Landscape Committee, seconded by Vice-Chair Dunklee.  The vote was 
unanimous.   
 The Select Board signed a Notice of Intent to Cut Wood form for Paul and Mary 
Hazelton to harvest timber from Tax Map 16 Lot 001 and 001-1 off Tenny Lane. 
 Vice-Chair Dunklee moved to authorize Chair Hazelton to sign the agreements 
with Higginbotham Construction, LLC to address the ice build-up issues on the 
Library roof, seconded by Selectman James.  The vote was unanimous.   
 The Select Board signed the Bookkeeper position job description.  
 The Board signed the reappointment letters to the Gazebo Committee – Everett 
Begor, Bob Brooks, and Cindy Hilson until October 2027. 
 Selectman James moved to authorize Chair Hazelton to sign the letter to 
Primex3 regarding insurance information as part of the 2026 Audit of the town’s 
financials, seconded by Vice-Chair Dunklee.  The vote was unanimous.  
 Ms. Sanborn informed the Board that the changes were made by Municipal 
Resources, Inc. to the financial software agreement as discussed at the previous 
Select Board Meeting.  Ms. Sanborn noted that the annual maintenance costs will 
be based on a fiscal year to coincide with the town budget.  Selectman James 
moved to authorize Chair Hazelton to sign the Software License and Services 
Agreement and the Support and Maintenance Agreement, seconded by Vice-
Chair Dunklee.  The vote was unanimous.   
 
2:40 P.M. 
DISCUSSION: 
 Ms. Sanborn followed up with the Board on questions about the legality of the 
public hearing held on August 6, 2026 to withdraw funds from the Fire – 
Equipment Capital Reserve Fund.  Ms. Sanborn presented the Board with the 
warrant article from the 1980 Town Meeting creating the capital reserve fund and 
appointing the Selectmen as agents of the fund, the 1980 Town Meeting minutes, 
RSA 31:5 At Special Meetings (different from Public Hearings), and RSA 35:15 
Expenditures From Capital Reserve Funds/Expendable Trust Funds (named agents 

 
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have the authority to expend without the need for a public hearing).  The Board 
agreed that advice from legal counsel was not necessary.  Selectman James moved 
to authorize the expenditure from the Fire – Equipment Capital Reserve Fund not 
to exceed $548,133, seconded by Chair Hazelton.  The vote was unanimous.   
 The Select Board reviewed the legal documents prepared by 
DrummondWoodsum regarding the proposed Regional EMS District.  Chief 
Albert informed the Board that the committee of the six towns exploring forming a 
Regional EMS District realize that this would not work based on evaluation alone 
so there needs to be new legislation proposed to address funding the proposed 
district.  Chief Albert informed the Board that the documents need to be signed 
before the attorney proceeds with the paperwork to propose new legislation.  Chief 
Albert commented that at their annual town meeting, the six towns supported 
exploring the Regional EMS District.  The Board agreed to sign the authorization 
of payment to town counsel, if the invoices legal documents if the legal fees were 
split evenly between the six towns.  Vice-Chair Dunklee moved to sign the legal 
agreements so long as the fees do not exceed more than 1/6 of the total cost and to 
authorize Chair Hazelton to sign the agreements, seconded by Selectman James.  
The vote was unanimous.  Selectman James asked Chair Hazelton to speak with 
Chief Pierce about the comments made by taxpayers regarding the proposed Baker 
Valley Ambulance Service so that he is aware of our concerns and the funding 
formula.   
 Selectman James asked Chief Albert about plans for retiring as Fire Chief.  Chief 
Albert stated three years.  Selectman James asked about a succession plan.  Chief 
Albert responded that he is working with the firefighters and EMT’s in preparation 
for retiring.   
 
2:53 P.M. 
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  Selectman James moved to enter into non-public session 
pursuant to RSA 91:A-3,II (a), seconded by Vice-Chair Dunklee.  Paul Hazelton  -  yes   
John Dunklee   -  yes   Rich James  - yes   
 
3:05 P.M. 
OUT OF NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  Chair Hazelton moved to come out of non-public 
session, seconded by Selectman James.  Paul Hazelton  -  yes   John Dunklee   -  yes   Rich 
James  - yes   Vice-Chair Dunklee moved to seal the minutes for five years, seconded by 
Selectman James.  Paul Hazelton  -  yes   John Dunklee   -  yes   Rich James  - yes   
 
3:05 P.M. 
DISCUSSION (cont.):   
 Chief Albert informed the Board that the purchase of new ropes for rescues like at 
Sculptured Rocks State Park came in $160.00 over the $12,000 and will be taken 
from the Fire Department Budget.  The Hebron Fire Association will be covering 
$12,000.   
 Chief Albert informed the Board that Sara Hegener submitted her resignation 
from the Health Officer position.  Chief Albert recommended Tom Hegener for 
the Health Officer position.  Selectman James moved to accept Sara Hegener’s 
resignation and to appoint Tom Hegener as Health Officer, seconded by Vice-Chair 
Dunklee.  The vote was unanimous.   
 Chief Albert reported to the Board that the Fuso Forestry Truck was taken to 
Manchester for repairs. 

 
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 Selectman James discussed with the Board legislation (HB 1300) that will be 
acted on at the November Election Town Meeting as a ballot question which 
requires 3/5 vote authorizing a tax cap on school operations and administrative 
costs for school districts.  Selectman James noted that the Pasquaney School Board 
will be updating their presentation on HB 1300 and the impact it will have on the 
district for the November meeting.  The Pasquaney School Board will also have 
pamphlets to hand out to the residents and taxpayers.  Selectman James expressed 
the importance of bringing awareness to the voters. 
 
3:12 P.M. 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 Agenda from the Common Landscaping Committee – install water line on 
August 26 – The Board discussed incorporating this project with the new electric 
on the Hebron Common.  Vice-Chair Dunklee stated that if the trench is wide 
enough both could be placed in the same ditch.  Selectman James asked Ms. 
Sanborn to have Ben Hall, Highway Supervisor coordinate the project with Paul 
Morrison (electrician) and Fred Kohout (Common Landscaping Committee 
member).  
 
3:17 P.M. 
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: 
 Chair Hazelton inquired about the shed that was installed at 23 Braley Road and 
questioned if this was brought before the Historic District Commission.  
Amanda Comeau, Executive Assistant, reviewed the 2026 Building Permit 
approvals and noted that the project went before the Zoning Board of Adjustment 
but not the Historic District Commission.  Mrs. Comeau informed the Board that 
she would mention this to Dave Cooper, Compliance Officer.   
 Chair Hazelton informed the Board that many people boating on Newfound Lake 
still intentionally ignore the “Keep Off” signs at the Charles Bean Sanctuary 
and are utilizing the property for picnicking and hanging out on the property with 
animals while parking their boats at the edge of the property.   
 Selectman James updated the Board on the Planning Board Workshop Meeting 
held for updating the Master Plan.  The group would like to send out surveys 
looking for input from the residents.   
 Selectman James discussed with the Board making space at the Old Fire Station 
to store the Gazebo trailer.  Currently it is stored on Everett Begor’s property and 
he will be retiring as a Gazebo Committee Member in 2027.  Chair Hazelton 
moved to authorize the Gazebo trailer to be stored in one of the Old Fire Station 
bays, seconded by Vice-Chair Dunklee.  The vote was unanimous.   
 Selectman James informed the Board that there will be a classroom tour on 
August 25, 2026 at the Bridgewater-Hebron Village School and on August 31, 
2026 people can be there to welcome the students back to school. 
 Ms. Sanborn informed the Board that there will be a Public Hearing held on 
September 3, 2026 for the proposed increase to Building Permit fees and a Public 
Hearing to expend funds from the Fire Safety Equipment Capital Reserve Fund.   
 
3:34 P.M.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  The Select Board reviewed the Select Board Meeting 
minutes of August 6, 2026 and made the following corrections:  page 2, second bullet from 

 
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the top of the page – insert “to” after “relayed”, page 2, fifth bullet – insert “relative to the” 
after “Powers”, page 3, first bullet, last sentence – change (2016) to (2002 E1), and page 3, 
fourth bullet, first sentence – insert “to” after “like”.  Chair Hazelton moved to approve the 
Select Board Meeting minutes of August 6, 2026 as amended, seconded by Vice Chair 
Dunklee.  The vote was unanimous.  Vice-Chair Dunklee moved to approve the Select 
Board Public Hearing minutes of July 16, 2026 as presented, seconded by Selectman 
James.  The vote was unanimous.  
 
3:40 P.M. 
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  Selectman James moved to enter into non-public session 
pursuant to RSA 91-A:3,II (b), seconded by Vice-Chair Dunklee.  Paul Hazelton  -  yes   
John Dunklee   -  yes   Rich James  - yes     
 
 
3:55 P.M. 
OUT OF NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  Selectman James moved to come out of non-public 
session, seconded by Vice-Chair Dunklee.  Paul Hazelton  -  yes   John Dunklee   -  yes   
Rich James  - yes  Vice-Chair Dunklee moved to seal the minutes for five years, seconded 
by Selectman James.  Paul Hazelton  -  yes   John Dunklee   -  yes   Rich James  - yes   
 
3:55 P.M. 
MEETING ADJOURNED:  Selectman James moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:55 p.m., 
seconded by Vice-Chair Dunklee.  The vote was unanimous.   
 
Respectfully submitted,  
 
 
 
Karen Sanborn 
Town Administrator