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The Lisbon Board of Selectmen approved July 13 meeting minutes unanimously. Andrea Fitzgerald received permission to pursue a $100,000 Northern Borders Regional Commission grant for a Historical Society feasibility study, requiring a $25,000 match. The board approved signing a document to place the Library on the state registry for historical buildings, a move carrying no restrictions. They authorized Lisbon Girls Varsity Basketball to use Town Hall on August 2 and 9 from 2pm-5pm. Selectmen signed 6-month deed waivers for properties on South Main Street, Savageville Road, Barrette Street, High Street, and West Street. The water billing warrant was approved, and Todd Fisher’s application to become Health Officer was signed to be sent to the state. Pending a decision on parking, the board will seek input from Riverside Market regarding potential parallel parking on Main Street. The next meeting is August 10, 2026, at 6pm. Source: https://www.lisbon.nh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07272026-78
TOWN OF LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE INCORPORATED 1763 Board of Selectmen’s Meeting Monday July 27, 2026 6:00PM Lisbon Railroad Station And Zoom PRESENT: Scott Champagne, Selectman; Arthur Boutin, Selectman; Brian Higgins, Selectman; Audrey Champagne, Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Zoom); Public Present: Andrea Fitzgearld (Historical Society); Dean Gore (Resident) Approval of Minutes: Brian Higgins made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as written from July 13" board meeting and Arthur Boutin seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion. Lisbon Area Historical Society: Andrea Fitzgerald (Lisbon Area Historical Society) came to ask how to get help for a feasibility study. She stated that she knows they have spoken before a community development block grant. Andrea stated that she has spoken to NCC (North Country Council) Michelle Moren-Gray about another grant through Norther Boarders Regional Commission in the amount of $100,000 with the match of $25,000 because Lisbon is a considered a distressed community. North Country Council thinks that the best route is to go with the Norther Boarders Regional Commission grant as the $25,000 just scratches the surface and the $100,000 is more in depth. Andrea stated that NCC (North Country Council) can’t write the grant for the Norther Boarders grant but she stated that she has contacts for a grant writer but would have to reach out and ask if they are eligible. Andrea wanted to know if the board would be interested in this grant. She stated that she was told the town needed to hold a public hearing. Scott Champagne (Chairman) stated that he isn’t sure if an actual public hearing is needed as the town has applied for grants in the past. Andrea asked if she could have permission to reach out to Northern Boarders and the board stated absolutely she could. She stated that she would send Krystle (Administrative Assistant) and email with updates once she reaches out so the board can stay informed. Public: Dean Gore (resident) came before the board asking about RSA 79- E and stating that he reached out to the assessor who told him that he needed to ask the board about the qualifications. Scott Champagne told him that it is for new businesses downtown and he does not have a business. Dean stated that the assessor did not have a form and Scott stated that there are sample forms online, but he doesn’t meet the qualifications as he does not have a new business. Dean stated that he would reach out to the assessor so he can understand better. He also told the board he wanted to sit and listen to the rest of the meeting to get a better understanding of how the town works. Parking Discussion: Scott Champagne stated that the state is going to be re-paving main street and that Charlie is asked every time about parallel parking. Charlie stated that it is easier for parallel parking and that he has talked to the PD and they are for parallel parking as well. They will lose 1 or 2 spots if they go to parallel parking. Brian asked if there used to be parallel parking there. Scott stated he was unsure. Scott stated the in the past he knew that the previous highway supervisor was for it along with the pd. Brian and Arthur stated that parking downtown is a daily struggle as there is not enough parking to being with and they would hate to see losing parking. Arthur asked what the store (Riverside Market) thinks. Scott stated that he does not know and that they can wait until the next meeting to decide so they can get an answer from Riverside Market on their thoughts. Library: There is a document from the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources Division of Historical Resources that the board needs to sign. This is for the library to be placed on the state registry for historical buildings. Scott stated there are no restrictions by being placed on the registry. Arthur Boutin made a motion to accept, and Scott Champagne seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion. There is not room for all three board members to sign so Scott Champagne asked for permission to sign, and 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 of the Lisbon Town Hall for the Lisbon Girls Varsity Basketball. The dates are August 2" and 9*" from 2pm-5pm. Scott Champagne made a motion to approve, and Brian Higgins seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion. Scott stated he put please clean up when done. Deed Waivers: There are deed waivers that have been approved at a previous meeting, but the waivers need to be signed. They are for 176 South Main Street; 178 Savageville Road; 63 Barrette Street; 76 High Street; and 64 West Street. All board members signed the 6-month deed waivers. Water Warrant: The water bills have gone out, and the warrant needs to be signed. After reviewing the warrant Arthur Boutin made a motion to approve and Scott Champagne seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion. Health Officer: There is an application for the town to have a health officer. Todd Fisher has completed the application that must go to the state, but the board must sign. This is so he can become the health officer for the town. Scott Champagne made a motion to approve the application, and Arthur Boutin seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion. Updates: Scott Champagne stated that there were some individuals using the town hall that the town had no record of. He stated he spoke with the individual and that from now on the individual knows they need to submit their own form and not go through Daisy. Ail the paperwork is signed and sent back to the attorney to now be filed with the court regarding Tim Fishers property on Bishop Road. No Trespassing signs have been put up on the Ross Building to keep people from entering and looking around. 6:46 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: August 10, 2026 @ 6pm Board of Selectmen: Scott Champagne af, Selectmen Arthur/Boutin SGLdG Brian Higgins Approved / Not Approved on 8/10/2026.