Selectmen approved minutes from August 3 and 10, 2026. Regarding the Fire Equipment Fund, Les noted a grant match error; Stacy will verify the correct amount. The Board agreed to switch the Town Office to Nextiva phone systems. For election preparations, Les moved to appoint Rick Davidson, Jane Davidson, and Sarah Butterfield as inspectors of elections for the September primary; the motion carried. Don will seek a Republican clerk for the general election. To address flood recovery, Les proposed purchasing $75,000 worth of gravel from the Infrastructure Fund. The Board approved installing cameras at the police department and town buildings. Regarding 3 Ossipee Lake Rd., it was decided to deed the property back to Susan Harris with conditions that the lot merges with hers and no driveway is permitted; Stacy will contact the Town Attorney. The payroll and accounts payable manifests were approved.
Source: https://townoffreedomnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/08.17.2026-BOS-Minutes.pdf
Selectmen Fall and Williams, with Bolduc recording, met Library Trustees to review roofing bids. Gadbois Roofing bid $28,325.00 while JMS Roofing initially bid $12,103.56 but added $6,500 for omitted square footage, totaling $18,603.56. Trustees voted to award the contract to Gadbois based on clarity and references, rejecting JMS due to bid changes and transparency concerns. Gary moved to authorize Robin Waters to sign the Gadbois contract; Alan seconded, and the motion passed. Trustees will notify bidders, finalize the contract, and coordinate with the Selectmen for trust fund disbursement. Full roof ice and water shield coverage was approved to reduce damage. Cellar water repairs will follow roof completion, and drainage improvements are prioritized. Tasks include notifying bidders, finalizing the contract, and developing a bid checklist for future requirements. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
Source: https://townoffreedomnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8.10.2026-Minutes.pdf
Selectmen Les Babb, Alan Fall, and Gary Williams, with Recording Secretary Stacy Bolduc, met August 3, 2026. Gary moved to approve minutes with corrections, seconded by Alan. The Board supported a sharps disposal service for the Transfer Station, costing approximately $150 per visit, and supported purchasing a storage container for Fire Department supplies. Chief Laferriere received approval for Corporal Cyr to sell K9 patches. Library roof bids were reviewed: JMS Roofing ($12,103.56), Gadbois ($28,325), Umlah ($21,831), G. Janvrin ($24,900), and CM&E ($30,740). A Regional Ambulance meeting is set for late August. Stormwater work for Wabanaki remains paused pending a drainage analysis and revised plan due August 10. Les added camera installation for Town buildings to the August 17 agenda. Bob Rafferty requested a solar speed sign, costing about $5,000. Stacy Bolduc approved payroll and accounts payable manifests. All nonpublic session motions carried unanimously.
Source: https://townoffreedomnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8.3.2026-BOS-Minutes.pdf
The Freedom Zoning Board of Adjustment met on July 28, 2026. Karl Ogren moved and Craig Niiler seconded to approve the June 23, 2026 minutes; they passed unanimously.
The board heard three applications. For Application 58-19-26, Marjorie Amico requested a variance for setback relief to build a boat shelter. Following a 4-1 vote, the board approved the variance with conditions: the structure must not be enclosed and vegetation must be preserved.
Applications 21-1-1-26A by Ossipee Lake Alliance and 21-1-1-26B by David and Sharlene Cahill appeal administrative decisions regarding Camp Cody's non-conforming uses. The board determined legal guidance was required on standing, the appeal timeline, and historic use evidence. Karl Ogren moved to continue both appeals to August 25, 2026, at 7pm; the motion passed unanimously.
Source: https://townoffreedomnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026.07.28-ZBA-minutes-Approved.pdf
Selectmen Les, Alan, and Gary voted unanimously to enter nonpublic session at 8:00 p.m. regarding reputation and to seal those minutes. They later voted to enter a second nonpublic session at 8:35 p.m. regarding legal matters and seal those minutes. The Board approved the Payroll Manifest for the week ending 7/15/2026 and the Accounts Payable Manifest for the week ending 7/10/2026. They agreed to wait one month before bidding the fuel contract. Regarding the Danforth Bay project, the Board discussed purchasing materials in advance to meet a September 15 grant deadline. Stacy Bolduc will notify Town Counsel about removing Camp Cody from the FCC agenda and ask Jeff Nicoll to attend the August 3 meeting. The Board moved to have Les speak with Jeff Nicole regarding an FCC complaint.
Source: https://townoffreedomnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/7.20.2026-Minutes.pdf