The Heritage Commission approved July minutes. Financial reports showed Charrette funds of $\$2,641.50$ and non-lapsing funds of $\$1,829.74$, with Robyn setting up Zeffi accounts for non-profits and Cobbler Shop monies. A library history sign was ordered from NEOPCO for $\$175$. Gloria will contact Shane Eldridge regarding wooden cannon carriage treatments. The group thanked Bartlett Tree Company for fertilizing Canterbury Road trees. Old Home Day participation yielded $\$20$ in donations. For the Warren Cobbler Shop, Katherine will draft a donor letter and a meeting was set to discuss funding and future programs. Kathy will research Greenspace neighbor boundaries. Meeting guests expressed interest in becoming Commission members and alternates. Jay noted 1970s state stone wall mapping records at the archives could assist future projects. The next meeting is September 17, 2026.
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The Road Advisory Committee reviewed DPW equipment inventory with the CIP Committee. Both groups decided to meet at the DPW yard on Sept. 21 to inspect equipment before making purchase, lease, or replacement decisions. Regarding the Kelley Corner Bridge, members await engineer approval for weight limit postings and recommended resurfacing. Road inspections are ongoing, with the north end remaining. Carpenter and Swiggybrook Roads are currently being paved; Hilliard Road extended asphalt to the bridge to address icing. Traffic counters were repaired and will be installed once Jeremy consults the state on locations. The committee plans to locate and mark culverts in Spring 2027. discussion covered the Grange Green Area and West Road winter plowing protocol. The committee discussed DPW equipment deals and Block Grant usage, potentially moving funds for the Police and Grange parking lots and roads such as Lane, Hutchinson, Smith, and Sandborn. The next meeting is Oct. 12, 2026.
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The Board approved the Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest for $488,023.86 (2-0) and authorized Acting Fire Chief Ed Millett to register the new ambulance (2-0). The Criminal Charges/Arrest and Annual Criminal History Certification Policy was adopted (2-0). An IT support contract with Block 5 was accepted for $53,670 (2-0).
The 2024 municipal audit and MS-535 financial report were deferred for review. For Old Home Day 2027, the Board will review draft committee guidelines submitted by Justine Hayward. Regarding the 300th Anniversary, the Board will locate the prior sign-up list and formalize membership. The Community Cupboard discussion resulted in directing the Treasurer to review immediate purchasing mechanisms, with ongoing exploration of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure. Budget Committee goals were consolidated for communication. Avatar tax map options will be reviewed at the September 22 meeting. No expenditure was authorized for cemetery tree work, currently underway. A home occupation follow-up was deferred for a full board.
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Chichester Cemetery Trustees met September 7, 2026. The Select Board scheduled a September 8 meeting at 10:00 a.m. with Accurate Tree, Road Agent Joe McDaniels, and Trustee Brenda Boswak to address potential damage to Swiggey Brook Road from tree removal equipment during the September 15-17 project at Fellows-Webster Cemetery. A website notice will be posted regarding the September 15-17 closure of Leavitt Cemetery. Cornerstones for the Rauder and Crete lots at Leavitt Cemetery were installed by NH Monuments. Vendors will be reviewed in January 2027. Trustee Fred will upload finalized ‘Right to Inter’ contracts, Payment Authorization forms, and Rules & Regulations to Google Drive. Trustees voted to rename a trust to the ‘Nancy Oakes/Zachary Taylor’ trust to correct missing paperwork. Trustee Brenda Boswak will notify Findagrave of an error regarding Walter King’s interment location. Green burial policy development continues.
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