The Board approved permits for a September 26, 2026 wedding, including open air assembly and special alcohol privileges, unanimously. The Road Agent reported completing 2026 reconstruction totaling $220,020.49, leaving $26,621.62 for carryover, and a road salt quote of $77.77 per ton. All tax abatement requests were denied except one previously settled. A solar exemption for Map 03 Lot 26 was approved unanimously due to ownership change. Emily Lafferty, Susan Hatch, and Martin Choquette were appointed to the Conservation Commission with terms expiring in 2029, 2028, and 2027, respectively. A pothole damage claim was denied. The Board approved $350.80 for cemetery shed disposal. Police door repairs of approximately $1,400 were authorized. Regional ALS ambulance dispatch to Kensington was noted at 51 times in 2025. Minutes from July 27 and August 10, 2026, were approved. The next meeting is October 5, 2026.
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The commission unanimously approved (3-0) recommending Martin Shoquette and Sue Hatch for appointment to the Conservation Commission. A motion requesting a $1,000 budget for 2027 was also unanimously approved (3-0). To dissolve the inaccessible original Hodges conservation fund, a warrant article for the March 2027 ballot is required; Kathleen Felch will work with town counsel to draft this for a November Selectboard meeting. Monitoring by Rockingham County Conservation District identified an encroachment from a neighbor involving a camper and materials over the Kimball property line, which RCCD is addressing. Sue Hatch and Martin Shoquette walked the Hodges property boundaries to prepare for posting no hunting signs, intending to complete this within weeks. SHEA representatives discussed estuary management and current grant work. The next Conservation Round Table is scheduled for September 24th, focusing on community awareness. Discussion continues with property owners regarding one conservation opportunity, while another property is no longer under consideration.
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Supervisors Mary Jane Solomon, Charlene Tobey, and Pam Schwotzer met on September 8, 2026, at Kensington Elementary School. They processed eight new voter applications from Election Day: four new to New Hampshire and four transferring from other NH towns. These applications were approved by a majority of the Supervisors. In other business, the Supervisors approved the removal of 25 voters from the checklist based on the NCOA list. No persons appeared before the Board regarding contested applications or removals, and no contested hearings were held. The meeting concluded at 8 PM.
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Supervisors Mary Jane Solomon, Charlene Tobey, and Pam Schwotzer met at Kensington Elementary School. They considered voter registration applications, approving eight new voters by majority vote. These new voters included four individuals new to New Hampshire and four transferring from other NH towns. No contested applications or removals were presented, and no persons appeared before the Board during this portion. In other business, the Supervisors approved the removal of 25 voters listed on the NCOA list from the checklist. The meeting concluded at 8 PM.
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The Kensington Zoning Board voted unanimously to appoint alternate Peter Fowler as a full member for the September 1 meeting. Two public hearings were continued. For Devin's Properties at 17 Trundle Bed Lane, the Board granted a request for a continuance until October 6 to allow time for engineered drawings. Regarding the Chace Family Revocable Trust application at 189 Drinkwater Rd for a 24x24 garage variance, the Board was unable to proceed due to outstanding issues, specifically the need for a boundary survey to verify distances and confirm the exact relief required. Andrew Chace agreed to provide updated measurements and a clearer drawing. Both applications were continued to the October 6 meeting. Meeting minutes from the previous session will be updated and presented for approval at the next meeting.
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