The Grantham Energy Committee meeting on February 9, 2026, reviewed minutes for submission to the town administrator. Regarding Community Power, CPCNH's Granite Basic default rate for residential and small commercial customers will increase from 13.419 cents/kWh to 14.663 cents/kWh. The committee discussed the CPCNH "Refresh" policy of sending postcards to new residents. A suggestion was made to inform residents via the weekly newsletter that they could opt out of CPCNH if Eversource proves less expensive. Sullivan County has adopted CPCNH for county towns. The committee noted that Selectmen have approved a plan to participate in the Warner Poverty Plains PV project, which starts in 2026 with progressing construction. This project will save the town 1.5 cents/kWh, or 12%, over Eversource rates, with Grantham constituting 1% of the total 5 MW. HB 1002, a property tax exemption bill, passed the State House, and the state is hiring a consultant to assess disconnecting from the regional grid.
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The Board approved the 12/10/2025 meeting minutes and the consent calendar, including payroll, accounts payable, and a building permit for 857 Dunbar Hill Road. Selectman Walla recused himself regarding the permit for 201 Walker Road, which was then approved by Chair Kimball and Selectman Garland.
Jacqueline A. Stout was unanimously appointed as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, replacing David Bruno. Dr. Steven J. Bookless was appointed Emergency Management Director, pending application completion.
A warrant article will be introduced to raise the service-connected disability tax credit from $4,000 to $5,000 effective April 1, 2026; letters explaining the change will be sent to affected residents. The Board accepted Vision Government Solutions' $63,000 bid for a complete statistical revaluation.
A budget work session is scheduled for January 7, 2026, followed by another on January 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM to discuss trust fund consolidation. The next regular meeting is January 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
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The Board unanimously approved minutes from 11/14/2025 and 11/24/2025 and the consent calendar, including specific building permits and tax abatements. Selectman Walla moved to appoint David Bruno as a full voting member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, with approval by Garland and unanimous consent. The Board accepted a $100.00 donation to the Fire Department as unanticipated revenue.
On the 2027 revaluation, the Board reviewed software quotes from Vision Government Solutions and MRI. Selectman Garland requested a cost-benefit spreadsheet for the January 14 meeting comparing Avatar software to current systems. Selectman Walla moved to authorize Town Administrator Emily Owens to adjust Transfer Station commercial hauler fees to $500, matching higher disposal costs, effective in 2027. A Budget Hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Town Hall. The next regular meeting is Monday, December 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
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The Board approved the 11/12/2025 meeting minutes and the Consent Calendar, including seven building permits and one shoreline cutting application. The Winter Parking Ordinance public hearing was tabled until the next meeting on December 10, 2025. Town Administrator Emily Owens updated the landfill monitoring contract with CMS Engineering, keeping costs unchanged. The Board granted an abatement request from Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust for the Byron Barton parcel, reducing the assessment by $1,691.00 for a tax abatement of $33.65. Regarding recreation, the construction of two dugouts at the Recreation Park was reported complete. The Board entered non-public session twice under RSA 91-A:3 II-a and four times under sections II-a, II-c, and II-l. All motions to enter, leave, and seal these sessions passed with roll call votes of 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 PM.
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The Board of Selectmen held a work meeting on November 14, 2025, called to order by Chair Warren Kimball. Present were Selectmen Peter Garland and Jeremy Walla, along with staff including Town Administrator Emily Owens, Police Chief John Parsons, Deputy Fire Chief David Beckley, and Transfer Station Supervisor Dana Ramspott. The primary focus was budgetary reviews for the fiscal year covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The Transfer Station, Police Department, and Fire Department presented their proposed budgets. Additionally, the Board reviewed the Community Services line item. No decisions or votes were recorded regarding these budget proposals. Selectman Walla moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chair Kimball. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 PM. The next scheduled meeting of the Board is set for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM.
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