Leif motioned to accept August 18, 2026 minutes; motion passed. The CIP added a mini pumper to the fire department plan. Sam Faulkner reported Library Road paving will use capital reserve funds, with a contractor meeting scheduled.
Board approved LeeWhay Pasek to work on junkyard regulations and approved FOGL to remove tanks and stumps at 2 Library Rd at their expense. Fire Chief Alan Gove secured approval to purchase the mini pumper for $380,000. Steve moved to repeal the local junkyard ordinance and use state law, pending legal counsel approval. Parsonage property boundary discussions remained unresolved, continuing in non-public session. Board received a letter from Midstate Health Center seeking a $150 donation. Steve motioned to enter non-public for parsonage negotiations at 7:35 pm; public session reconvened at 7:53 pm.
Source: https://www.townofgraftonnh.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif7476/f/minutes/9_1_26_minutes.pdf
Selectmen accepted August 4th and 5th minutes via motion. Cemetery Trustees updated regulations clarifying the sexton role. The ambulance service contract with Canaan was signed; negotiations for next year are needed. Regarding the Smith River Shooting Clays range, the Board lacks zoning authority to restrict hours but noted the owner agreed to abide by a previous agreement and cease shooting during resident events. The Historical Society plans to terrace a new parking lot, requiring 52–55 feet from the church to the stone wall, with a civil engineer meeting scheduled. Ed offered to accompany Kathleen Bolash to mediate the shooting range dispute. The Highway Department continues ditching and chip work; calcium truck repairs are near completion. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) meeting is scheduled for the 27th. Leif will coordinate Labor Day voting booth setup.
Source: https://www.townofgraftonnh.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif7476/f/minutes/8_18_26_minutes.pdf
Selectmen viewed a parsonage site for proposed subdivision plans. SPEAKER_0 and SPEAKER_1 discussed lot line placement relative to a tree, balancing SPEAKER_5's septic needs against the Historical Society's parking lot plans. SPEAKER_2 contacted SPEAKER_6 for expert opinion, pausing the meeting until his arrival. Upon SPEAKER_6's consultation, a compromise was established: the lot line between the parsonage and church starts at the stone near a roadside tree, runs back to a 10-inch maple in the woods, then goes at a right angle to the stone wall. This decision is contingent upon the Historical Society placing a parking lot on the church property. No formal votes were recorded. The meeting, called to order at 8:58 am and reconvened at 9:35 am, adjourned at 10 am upon motion by Ed, seconded by Steve.
Source: https://www.townofgraftonnh.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif7476/f/minutes/8_5_26_minutes.pdf
The Board accepted July 21, 2026 minutes. Road Agent Sam Faulkner reported ongoing culvert replacement, grading, and calcium truck repairs. A public hearing addressed the Fire Department's request for a Mini Pumper. The Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund holds $\$273,676.89$. Discussion revealed a funding shortfall of $\$4,000$ to $\$25,000$ for a mini-pumper or $\$850,000$ for a full-size engine. Steve proposed placing the item on the CIP and March ballot; no decision was made.
The Board approved a building notification for 114 Lewin Rd. A $\$2,500$ Recycle Center Waste Oil Grant was accepted, with Leif Hogue designated as signee. Leif motioned to sign the Canaan ambulance contract, which passed. Gretchen Renee was appointed as the Grafton watershed representative. A public meeting regarding the Parsonage is set for Wednesday at 9 am. The Board also signed the Dog Warrant.
Source: https://www.townofgraftonnh.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif7476/f/minutes/8_4_26_minutes.pdf
The Grafton Selectmen passed several motions. Minutes from July 7, 15, and 8 were accepted. A letter will be sent to an individual verbally abusive at the Recycle Center. A building notification for Sargent Hill Rd was approved, and a public hearing for a new fire truck purchase ($399,000) is set for August 4. The Junkyard Ordinance public hearing ended with the Board agreeing to send the draft back to the lawyer for edits and hold another hearing. The Cemetery Commission appointed Jeff Cogswell as sexton. Sara Hogue will post letters of interest for the Crystal Lake watershed committee. A site visit regarding the Parsonage boundary will be scheduled with the surveyor. Ambulance contract negotiations with Canaan will continue. A tax agreement was announced during non-public session.
Source: https://www.townofgraftonnh.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif7476/f/minutes/7_21_26_minutes.pdf