The Conservation Commission recommended approval of the 327 Pleasant Street multi-family condo project 6-0, with conditions restricting herbicides and pesticides in drainage areas impacting the Lamprey River and requiring salt-restricting signage. A motion to rescind approval for an up to $300 bridge on New Lane carried 6-0 due to infeasibility. The Commission voted 6-0 to spend up to $150 on a string trimmer head and attachments. Treasurer A. Burnham reported budget balances: $620,993.95 in Conservation LUCT, $7,408.44 in the Expendable Trust Fund, $3,900 in Operating, and $16,430.87 in Escrow. The Commission voted to request Town Counsel review the Fox Run Park deed to determine if metal detecting is allowable. L. Wilson will distribute easement monitoring properties to prospective volunteer S. Stevens.
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The Board approved the Consent Calendar 4-0, covering $237,012.92 in payroll and $1,345,870.54 in accounts payable. Gavin Davis was hired for the After School Program at $13.00 hourly. Selectmen unanimously authorized a $77,972.72 purchase order to Fire Tech and Safety for truck equipment and hired Full Time Police Officer Dyllon Bruno at $34.50 hourly effective September 21, 2026. The Board approved forwarding a letter to the Planning Board to transfer Home Occupancy permitting authority from the Selectmen’s office, and approved the 2026 MS-1 valuation summary. Regarding the sidewalk extension, Jake Roger will consult Road Supervisor Moe Hicks and DPW Director Dennis Koch on funding options; Selectmen McCormack and Tibbetts will contact the school about potential cost sharing. Transfer Station price increases were tabled for future discussion.
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M. Vallone nominated M. Hehl as Chair and A. Crane as Vice Chair; both motions carried 10-0. The Committee voted 9-2 to recommend purchasing a replacement for Car 3 (J. Cody, J. Van Dolson opposed) and 10-1 to research electric vehicles for the Fire Department (J. Cody opposed). Officials discussed the Ambulance Fund, which aims for a $750,000 balance and funds Fire Department items, including $1,125,000 for a future ladder truck. For the 2027 budget, members rejected a hard target percentage. Instead, they agreed to develop a formalized guide requiring departments to submit detailed data, such as CIPs, fund balances, metrics from adjoining towns, and Operational Summaries. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10.
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Commissioners approved July 7 and 16 meeting minutes 2-0. Regarding 14 Main Street's sewer connection for St. Mary's Bank, DES permitted connection during a moratorium, but commissioners will request DES also allow two Main Street duplexes to connect.
Administrator Dennis Koch requested two billing error abatements: $2,083.85 for 85 Calef Highway and $569.25 for 24 Pleasant Street. Commissioners approved these 3-0.
Production totaled 214,000 gpd in July. Elm Street meter pit work is complete. Hoar Pond project pre-construction occurred. Septage received was 30,708 gallons. Crane repairs are finished. Train 3 recovery cleaning begins next week. TA Jake Roger noted 10% forgiveness on the $38M bond, potentially doubling with Senator Shaheen's bill. The meeting adjourned at 1:50 PM.
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The Select Board approved a $428,968 ambulance purchase from Greenwood Emergency Vehicles via the Ambulance Fund. They also authorized a $42,760 expenditure for partially equipping two police cruisers. A $222,867.38 payroll manifest and $1.507 million accounts payable were approved. Kristi’s Cravings received a vendor’s license for a food truck. Paving and salt shed projects were tabled for the next meeting. The Board opted to stay with Waste Management for trash disposal rather than switching to Lamprey Co-op. A $2,300 counter top installation was approved from building maintenance. Brendan Mulhall was appointed to the Conservation Commission. A lessee resolution for Highway truck equipment passed 3-0-1. Deed waivers and the HighNote Festival large assembly permit were approved. A Master Plan survey is set for September.
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