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9-9-2026 Selectmen’s Minutes

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Town of Nelson 
Selectmen’s Meeting 
3:00 PM 
 
September 9, 2026 
 
Executive Board Attending: Brenna Kucinski, Don Carlisle, Edie Drinkwater, Admin. Assist.   
 
Others attending:  E. Williams, M. Collins, M. Tarr, M. Nunnemaker,  
 
Absent: Michael Blaudschun 
 
Brenna called the September 9, 2026 meeting of the Nelson Select Board to order at 3:00 PM. 
 
  
⚫ Don made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes for August 25, 2026, while in 
attendance at a ZBA Hearing, as recorded. 
Brenna seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
 
⚫Don made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes for August 26, 2026 as recorded. 
Brenna seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
 
⚫ Don made a motion to approve the manifests for September 2 and 9, 2026 as presented. 
Brenna seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
 
⚫ Don made a motion to approve an amended manifest for August 19, 2026 as presented due 
to a lost check that was voided and reissued. 
Brenna seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
 
⚫ Don made a motion to approve a Demo Permit for M. French and E. Williams to remove the 
guest cottage on their property that was destroyed by fire. 
Brenna seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
 
⚫ Following a review of submitted plans and confirmation of applicable zoning articles, Brenna 
made a motion to approve a Building Permit for M. French and E. Williams to rebuild their 
existing guest cottage on the original footprint and to approve an addition of approximately 
104 sq. ft.  The new structure will be a single story.   
Don seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
The property owner was instructed to submit an amended application if the dimensions 
change. 
 
⚫ Brenna made a motion to approve the MS-434 for submission to DRA. 
Don seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 

 
⚫Brenna signed the annual NH Association of Assessors ballot for submission. 
 
⚫ Brenna made a motion to approve the annual generator maintenance agreement with 
Powers Generator in the amount of $418.00 
Don seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
 
⚫ Brenna made a motion to approve a request for 2027 budget funding for Monadnock Family 
Services in the amount of $855. (Up $6.00 from 2026) 
Don seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
 
⚫ Following a review of submitted plans, Brenna made a motion to approve a Building Permit 
for L. Giannattasio for a hay and equipment storage building to replace a previously removed 
structure.  The new building to be constructed on the same location. 
Don seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
 
⚫ Following a review of submitted plans, and a check of appropriate setbacks, Brenna made a 
motion to approve a Building Permit for T. & C. Travers on Nelson Road for a storage shed/barn. 
Don seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
 
⚫ M. Tarr came before the Board with a Purchase Request to rent a screener for sand 
production at an approximate cost of $5,000.  Following a brief discussion Brenna made a made 
a motion to approve the Purchase Request. 
Don seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0. 
 
⚫ Brenna stated that the Board will plan a walk-around of all town buildings to check for 
needed repairs for 2027 budget planning and asked M. Tarr if he knows of any problems with 
the Highway & Safety buildings that need attention. 
 
⚫ Tarr suggested that the Board seek bids for the remaining repairs to the rear of the Safety 
Building as this will require window replacement and additional labor the road crew feels would 
be best done by a professional.  The Board agreed to plan this work for the 2027 budget. 
 
⚫Tarr also reported that the sand shed roof is leaking and is need of repair.  The Board agreed 
to contact a roofer to check the problem and advise how best to repair as well as the cost. 
 
⚫Tarr reported, further, that multiple overhead doors at the Highway Garage are in-need-of 
replacement.  Issues include openings too small for safe entry into the building with wide trucks 
or equipment, decay, poor energy efficiency.  Bids will be sought from multiple companies for 
2027 budget planning for replacement and resizing where needed. 
 
⚫ Don then addressed M. Tarr, and he wanted to state for the minutes that he did some 
research and found he was wrong to second guess or judge the well-established methods and 
routines for trucking gravel from the Town’s pit, as well as the size of trucks used for hauling, 

sanding and plowing by the Highway Department.  He stated his appreciation for the work done 
by the Highway Department. 
 
⚫ With everyone reeling from news of a tragic accident on Lead Mine Road a day ago, M. Tarr 
expressed his concern of navigating dangerous curves and downgrades on that road during 
snow storms.  He brought forward a couple ideas for the Selectmen to consider.  1.  Closing the 
road 2. Reconfiguring the road to remove some of the dangerous curves.  All agreed to set up a 
meeting with the two landowners, most impacted, to discuss the future of this road and it use. 
 
⚫M. Tarr and Brenna will attend the next meeting of the Conservation Commission to discuss 
the infestation of Knotweed and the success that Harrisville has had with its removal. 
 
⚫ With nothing further, Brenna made a motion to adjourn. 
Don seconded. 
The motion carried 2-0.   
Meeting adjourned 4:28 PM 
 
Next meeting September 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Nelson Town Office. 
 
 
Minutes for September 9, 2026 
 
                                                        
Brenna Kucinski, Chair 
                                                      Absent 
Michael Blaudschun, Selectman 
                                                               
Don Carlisle, Selectman