The meeting opened at 9am with Cheryl Swenson and Susan Huntoon present; Lea LaFaye was absent. July 20, 2026 minutes were reviewed and accepted. The committee discussed Cemetery Trust Funds with Cristy Reny-Perkins; Cheryl will follow up with Finance Director Elita Reed regarding withdrawing money for projects. Poulin trimmed the hedge at Proctor Cemetery. The committee will continue painting fences at Philbrick and Taunton Hill Cemeteries. They will walk Proctor and Old North Church Cemeteries to evaluate tree trimming needs, take pictures, and obtain quotes for work next year. A downed tree and brush were noted at Rollins Cemetery; Cheryl will contact Poulin for cleanup. Susan will notify Michaela that Rollins Cemetery is excluded from the tour due to poison ivy. The Old Center Cemetery gate requires repair. The committee discussed the 2027 budget, with figures due to the Budget Committee and Selectboard by October. The Cemetery Tour is scheduled for October 17th from 10am to 1pm. The next meeting is September 21st at 9am.
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The Select Board approved the August 6 and August 20 meeting minutes. Chairman Swenson authorized a liquor permit for Cathedral Ledge Brewing Co. for Market Days. The Board accepted the updated Class VI road liability waiver. Highway paving finished under budget, with the Department projected to end the year with a $40,000 surplus against a $774,000 budget. The Board delayed deciding on repairing the F-550 truck, which needs $17,662 in major repairs. The School District will return $832,287 in unreserved fund balance to taxpayers, impacting December tax bills. The Board authorized forming an Economic Development Committee and a Municipal Records Committee. Vice Chairman Fenton reported the Lawrence Street Bridge project will go to bid September 15 to secure federal funding. Signed payables included $661,000 for expenses and the monthly school payment, $43,382 for payroll, and $267,861 for Peckham Road Corporation.
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Trustees created dedicated accounts for officials and unanimously approved moving meetings to 6 pm on the second Thursday, starting October 8. Susan Chase will secure bank statements for December 2025 CDs. Wage analysis shows Michaela Hoover at 35 hours and Caitlyn at 15 weekly; trustees will determine additional staffing needed after survey results. The survey is open until October 1, distributed by Michaela. An author visit is set for late October or early November. Grants received include CLiF funding. WABL events require staffing for Trunk or Treat and a book sale on November 6 and 7, with cleaning assistance requested from town office staff. Trustees plan to invite two potential candidates to the October meeting and will install a permaculture book collection honoring Suzanne Paul. August saw 900 visitors and 81 children completed 2044 summer reading hours.
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The non-binding consultation for 999 Bendixen Point was postponed at the owner's request. The Board discussed 182 and 188 Flaghole Road, a proposal to convert two single-family residences into condominiums. SPEAKER_2 stated RSA 672:14 requires a special exception for this conversion. SPEAKER_7 argued no zoning change was needed. SPEAKER_3 moved to refer the legal requirements for this conversion to the town attorney. SPEAKER_2 seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Regarding the Master Plan, the Board reviewed the Transportation draft. SPEAKER_2 suggested using state-approved funds for expert assistance on economic development. SPEAKER_3 moved to have SPEAKER_2 work with the Select Board to form an Economic Development Committee. SPEAKER_5 seconded; the motion passed. The Board voted to accept July 29 minutes and post abbreviated August 11 work session minutes. SPEAKER_3 noted a zoning violation was sent to 1 Boston Hill Rd.
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SPEAKER_2 motioned to approve July minutes, seconded by SPEAKER_3; all voted in favor. The Commission spent $150 for ASLPT membership and $250 for NH Lakes. A $600 deposit from current-use funds was sent to a surveyor for Bradley Lake property marking. Jesse moved, Miranda seconded, and all approved changing the McDonough Bench location contingent on Friends of the Northern Rail Trail and NH Bureau of Trails approval; Miranda will notify the contractor following approval. A motion passed to submit a Lake Friendly article to Beacon Valley Life. The Commission noted the 219 Flaghole Road wetland violation is now a town health issue under the Select Board and Health Officer Don Sieburg. Next steps involve continued contact with NHDES, State Health Officials, the Select Board, and Les Fenton contacting the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
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