The Lancaster Selectboard met on August 17, 2026. The board accepted minutes from August 3, 2026, for both the work session and regular meeting. A safety policy was approved with an amendment to include relevant RSAs as an addendum. The board approved moving $2,000 from the Highway knotweed budget line item to the Lancaster Conservation Commission's contracted services budget. An abatement request for $1,329 from USPS was approved.
Department head updates noted 691 emergency service calls and 109 transfers for the month. Ambulance 4 requires transmission work, with Chief Glenn opting to refresh the fluid rather than pay $3,200 for a full service. Officer Rose graduates the police academy August 21st. Robin Irving gave notice; her last day is August 21st. A replacement pickup truck is estimated to cost just under $1 million, while refurbishing totals approximately half that amount. Work on air handling system controllers is halfway done. Zoning Board notices were issued for August 26, 2026. The next work session is September 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
The Lancaster Selectboard accepted minutes from May 18 and multiple July 2026 meetings; one speaker voted no on May 18 minutes and abstained on July 20 non-public minutes. The board authorized signatures for delegation of deposit authority to the treasurer, tax collector, clerk, and financial director. They approved reimbursement applications for federal and state forest land, including Weeks State Park. A gravel tax levy of $2,310.04 was approved for Peckham Real Estate. For Colonel Town heating and life safety improvements, the board previously moved $118,575 from the asphalt line and $50,000 from capital reserve; they approved an additional motion to move $101,000 from the paving budget to complete the project. The next selectboard meeting was moved to Wednesday, September 9th. Public hearings for the revised sewer reuse ordinance and FEMA funds are scheduled for 8:00-9:00 PM on September 21st.
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The Lancaster Selectboard authorized moving $118,575 from the asphalt line to the Colonel Town Homeland Browns Line for a heating system replacement. This project totals $242,000, matched by $124,400 in CDFA tax credits. Several permits were issued: fireworks for Kyle Homes at 36 Prospect Street on July 25th; a bait net at 67 Fosway Street for $43; and Taproot Farm at 30 Elm Street for $110. Upcoming public hearings will address New Hampshire Retirement System remittances, FEMA monies, and water/sewer rates. A budget meeting was scheduled for the following night at 5:15 PM. July 6th meeting minutes were approved. SPEAKER_6 reported ongoing grant issues regarding the 250 Summer Street property.
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The Lancaster Selectboard accepted the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes. For administrative tasks, the board signed two timber tax warrants: $733.70 for map 422 lot 33 and $7,518 for R19 lot 29. On new business, the board voted to name the New Hampshire DOT facility access road "Granite Way" following a motion and second. The board also authorized spending up to $50,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund for repairs to the Colonel Town building. The budget committee meeting is scheduled for July 21st at 5:15 PM. An EMS bay equipment trailer will go out to bid soon with consideration expected in August. The board noted a public hearing on sewer use regulations will likely be held in late summer or early fall after DES approval. A non-public session was held under RSA 91-A:3 II(C).
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The Lancaster Selectboard received department updates. EMS handled 203 transfers, with staffing contributing to declined availability. Police reported one open position, with a candidate undergoing physical testing on Friday. Equipment upgrades included mobile data terminals. A $1,000 fine was issued for a town ordinance violation.
Financially, the town received approximately $15,000 in reimbursement for the police mobile data terminals. Officials are working to close a tax credit grant by June, citing lower-than-expected playground equipment costs, and may apply for an extension to redirect remaining funds toward a Colonel Town project.
The Planning Board addressed Island Village and intends to file a notice of decision. The Enforcement of Orders meeting is scheduled for Thursday.
The Beautification Committee reported utilizing $20,000 over five years, including a recent $2,800 Rotary grant to plant trees and install cement pads. No formal votes were recorded during the provided transcript.
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