The Board of Selectmen met on September 16, 2026, at the Belmont Mill. They reviewed and approved minutes from meetings held on September 2 and September 10, 2026. New business included acceptance of Fire Department tools per RSA 31:95-e, a DubBot ADA website scan update, and the appointment of Allyson Rolfe as a student member to the Heritage Commission. The board also considered updates for financial, payroll, tax, and utility software. Old business covered an NH-ENS mass notification software update and road updates for Leslie Roberts Drive and Westview Drive. The board reserved the right to hold a non-public session under RSA 91-A. Future agenda items and committee reports were discussed. The next scheduled meeting is October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Source: https://belmontnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2026/09/BOSAgenda260916.pdf
The Board held a public hearing regarding the demolition of the town-owned property at 154 Main Street. Selectman Lewandoski stated demolition and disposal costs are $36,000 for the building and $2,000 for the wall, plus $2,500 for an asbestos survey. Funds will come from the Municipal Facilities Capital Reserve Fund and the Environmental Contingency Fund if needed. Several residents spoke for and against demolition. The Chairman noted that if a petitioned warrant article is submitted, this process stops and the decision moves to voters. A second public hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 6:00 pm, with a Board Decision Meeting set for September 30, 2026, at 10:00 am. Selectman O’Hara moved to adjourn at 8:00 pm; the motion passed 5-0.
Source: https://belmontnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2026/08/BOSMinutes-260910.pdf
Selectmen reviewed meeting minutes from August 19, 2026. New business included a police department hire for Seth Jalbert, a solar PILOT discussion with Kearsarge Energy for Tax Map 232-007 on Jamestown Road, consideration of a land donation on Dutile Road (Lot 218-101-000-000), and a review of town-owned properties. Other old and new business items were listed for discussion. The board scheduled future agenda items and received board and committee reports. The next meeting was set for September 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. A non-public session was noted under RSA 91-A:3 II, if deemed necessary. The meeting provided remote participation via Zoom and live streaming on YouTube. Specific decisions, votes, dollar amounts, appointments, public hearing outcomes, and concrete next steps were not detailed in the provided agenda.
Source: https://belmontnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2026/08/BOSAgenda260902.pdf
The Board approved hiring Seth Jalbert to the Police Department (5-0) and appointed Frances Gage to the Conservation Commission (5-0). Selectmen agreed to enter a PILOT agreement for a 4.9-megawatt solar project on Jamestown Road if land use boards approve (5-0), and authorized accepting a landlocked parcel on Dutile Road valued at $100 (5-0).
A library expansion design was presented, estimated at $5.5 million with annual bond payments of $400,000-$425,000. The Board supported a 319 Grant for beach stormwater improvements (5-0).
Administrators reported 2026 tax deeding results: 12 waivers for active payers, 5 for undesirable properties, and 15 liens paid off. One Dutile Road property faces tax deeding due to non-payment, and one deed is delayed by legal issues. The Planning Board voted 3-1 to recommend demolishing the bank building. The next meeting is September 16, 2026.
Source: https://belmontnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2026/08/BOSMinutes-260902.pdf
The Belmont Board of Selectmen addressed COSSAP grant funding. The NHDOJ provided an additional $7,453.86, extending funds through September 30, 2026. Chief Akerstrom stated that Officer Bryant will require funding through the PT line after this date. The board authorized applying for a potential 3-year renewal.
Chairman Mooney moved to amend the FY22 COSSAP Grant from $433,992.12 to $441,445.98 with a new completion date of September 30, 2026, and to authorize Chief Akerstrom to sign the amended agreement. Selectman Pike seconded. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. Selectman Pike moved to adjourn at 8:40 am, seconded by Selectman Ciampi, and the motion passed 3-0.
Source: https://belmontnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2026/07/BOSMinutes-260730.pdf