The Carroll County Commissioners met on August 24, 2026. The board approved meeting minutes from August 10, 2026, and warrants totaling $853,576.07, comprising $580,416.00 for accounts payable, $272,719.07 for payroll, and $441.00 for Waste Management via ACH. Discussions included a Fire/Rescue Service Agreement with Hale's Location Board of Selectmen presented by Fire Chief C McCarthy. HR Director T Gunn provided an update. Line-item transfers were addressed. Administrators reviewed a Change Order (Giveback) regarding Farm Building Removal, a concrete pad for the Jail Exercise Yard Installation, and an Equipment Auction Update. No decision tallies, public comments, or specific appointment details were provided in the text.
Source: https://www.carrollcountynh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-943
The Carroll County Commissioners approved August 10 meeting minutes and manifests totaling $803,207.89. Three internal budget transfers were approved unanimously: $7,000 for CCHOC travel, $25,000 for CCHOC overtime, and $1,669 for attorney subscriptions. Cobalt Construction issued a $6,300 giveback change order after asbestos abatement costs came in under budget. The online surplus auction raised approximately $35,000. Commissioners entered non-public session and later sealed the minutes regarding an individual's reputation. The Village District of Eidelweiss issued an eviction notice for the county's communication tower, demanding removal by December 31 despite negotiations over a new $11,000 insurance requirement. Attorney Sullivan is invited to the September 14 meeting to discuss options. HR reported transitioning to the NH Deferred Compensation Plan.
Source: https://www.carrollcountynh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09142026-946
The Hale's Location Selectmen approved August 10, 2026 minutes 3-0 and a $12,918.65 check to Conway for motor vehicle fees. The Board met with North Conway Fire Chief McCarthy to update the obsolete 1997 fire contract due to revaluation that caused a $30,000 budget shortfall. The proposed draft requires preliminary estimates in September, final bills in February, and April payments. This draft was referred to legal counsel before further meetings. The County budget remains open until February to accommodate these adjustments. North Conway provides rescue services separately from Conway's ambulance transport.
Source: https://www.carrollcountynh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09142026-945
Commissioners approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes. Financial authorizations included Accounts Payable for July 16 ($387,290.72) and July 23 ($165,263.28), and Payroll for July 17 ($281,862.59) and July 24 ($355,848.16). Other payments included NH Retirement-June ($279,331.87), NH Municipal Bond Bank ($158,987.50), and two Waste Management transactions ($493.27 and $2,448.36). The meeting agenda listed a request from CCHOC Supt B King regarding inmate fund expenditure. The Executive Director report covered the 2027 Employee Holiday Schedule for approval, a Primex Rebate, Budget versus Actuals, a Line Item Transfer, and the Eidelweiss Agreement. No specific tallies were shown in the provided text.
Source: https://www.carrollcountynh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-936
The Hale's Location Select Board approved December minutes and checks totaling $7,300.99 for county salaries and $6.00 to the Registry of Deeds, both passing 3-0. They authorized an agreement with Conway for motor vehicle registrations. During the public hearing on the budget, tax collector Denise Leighton opposed salary cuts and duty shifts. The Board approved a budget totaling $463,331 ($183,051 town, $190,745 school, $88,535 revenues) 3-0, sending it to the county delegation. They noted an undesignated fund balance of $291,121 and proposed retaining $50-75K for tuition reserves and $4,000 for a 2026 audit. Following a non-public session regarding employee matters, the Board voted 3-0 to seal those minutes. Upon returning, they approved a 2026 policy separating tax collection and administrative duties, passing 3-0.
Source: https://www.carrollcountynh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01302026-915