The Select Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, comprising seven items. Specific actions included a $99.90 sewer abatement for Erica Pratt and a $299,800 assessment abatement for Michael and Kerry Kristen Perry due to fire destruction. Solarex exemptions were granted to John and Ophelin Fort Perelli, Jennifer Peacock, Maria Alberti and David Lupertozzi, and David and LaGaria Woodward. Appointments affirmed Michael George to the Zoning Board of Adjustment through 2028 and John McCarthy to the School Budget Advisory Committee.
The Board unanimously approved a lease agreement with the Jaffrey Historical Society. They also certified the annual review of the financial policy and approved naming a new road "Melville Circle."
Regarding the sale of an easement on Union Street, a schedule was set: presentations to the Planning Board and Conservation Commission occur July 14-15, followed by public hearings on July 15 and 29. The Select Board will vote on the sale on August 12.
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The Jaffrey ZBA approved a variance for Hiram Cutter (ZBA 2614) to operate a commercial archery business at 40 Lot 9, a rural, 71-acre property. The board limited commercial development to eight acres for a building, retail space, parking, and an outdoor meeting area, restricting activities solely to archery and archery products. The remaining land is permitted for outdoor archery shooting lanes. A special exception under Section 5.3.5 was also approved. Additionally, the board granted a variance for ZBA 2617, a home occupation at 40 Charleton Street, permitting up to three non-resident employees and allowing business use up to 2,000 square feet, rather than the standard 25%. The applicant withdrew a request for a special exception for this property. The board waived a site walk for the second case.
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The Select Board approved the May 27, 2026 public and non-public meeting minutes. They approved a consent agenda including five tax abatements ranging from $271.77 to $7,769.78 following the 2025 revaluation, but denied a forestry exemption due to missing information. A list of exempt properties was approved. The Board adopted Resolution 2026-23, accepting the 2026 maximum welfare guidelines from the NH Department of Health and Human Services regarding food stamps, rent, and utilities. Resolution 2026-24 was approved, stating no objection to a one-day liquor license expansion for the Park Theater to an outdoor area on River Street for an Independence Day event. SPEAKER_3 reported that the Conservation Commission met regarding extending the rail trail from Webster Street to Old Charing Road, a project requiring state funding and private maintenance. SPEAKER_5 reported the Planning Board approved a site plan for Rite Aid and corrected a dimensional error for a St. Patrick's Place duplex.
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The Board approved minutes from May 12 and the May 26 site walk. A public hearing opened for PV 26-08-MJ, an amended site plan for MJ Realty Ventures at 70 Main Street. The application modifies the previously approved Melville Place St. Patrick's development to correct duplex footprints, increasing unit size to 2,334 square feet and adjusting separation to 16 feet. No changes were made to the 58-unit count, road geometry, or water/sewer. SPEAKER_2 moved to waive the site walk. A motion to close the hearing passed. The Board approved the necessary waivers, the Conditional Use Permit, and the amended site plan with all prior conditions. For the Master Plan update, the Board created subcommittees for Community Facilities and Recreational Resources, setting chapter adoption for December. Zoning Board decisions included a variance on Highland Ave and an upcoming June 22 special meeting for Sarah Siever. District 5 Road will be closed until early August for culvert replacement.
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The Board approved a variance for MEB 238 Lot 100 to subdivide a 2.5-acre lot with 100 feet of frontage into two lots. The applicant, admitted to an error in the initial 50-50 split proposal to accommodate the required 75-foot frontage. The Board instituted a condition that the front lot must have 75 feet of frontage, with the balance applied to the second lot as determined by survey. SPEAKER_2 moved to approve the application based on testimony and the site walk. The vote carried unanimously. The Board noted that any party may file an RSA 677:2 rehearing request within 30 days. SPEAKER_1 requested precise survey language to avoid returning for minor discrepancies.
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