The Board approved July 27 minutes. Dean Gore requested a 2025 tax assessment reduction for 113 South Main Street; Scott Champagne moved to deny, seconded by Arthur Boutin, with all in favor. The reduction was applied to the 2026 assessment year instead. Scott Champagne approved a final road read for $100 at 53 Pine Knoll Terrace. Arthur Boutin moved to approve a timber thinning "Intent to Cut" on Oregon Road for 25 acres. The Board approved two late timber tax bills totaling $649.06 and $540.80. A request to use Lisbon Town Hall for a birthday party on September 19 was approved with a $25 fee. Krystle Dow forwarded photos of concrete footings to the town attorney, who stated the town lacks grounds for action without proof construction started late. Elections are September 8 at the fire station. Three Buffington Fund Applications were approved following a non-public session. The next meeting is September 14.
Source: https://www.lisbon.nh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08242026-82
The Lisbon Planning Board approved July 9, 2026 minutes. The Board approved Dumont Real Estate Holdings LLC’s site plan application for a 48-by-34-foot addition to an existing convenience store/gas station. The approval followed a public hearing where no substantive objections were raised. The project meets zoning setbacks without variance requests and has state Shoreland approval. No dollar amounts were specified.
The Board discussed investigating a municipal Shoreland exemption for the downtown river corridor but took no formal action. Regarding building permits, the Board noted generator installations may require fuel permits and discussed commercial permit-fee calculations.
The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026, where a subdivision application will be heard. The Board also discussed Main Street parking changes tied to a state paving project and utilizing a community sign for public hearing notices.
Source: https://www.lisbon.nh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08132026-79
The Board approved July 27 meeting minutes. Scott Champagne, Arthur Boutin, and Brian Higgins voted unanimously to convert Main Street from diagonal to parallel parking, losing one spot but adding a handicap stall by the alley, as supported by the Police Chief and DOT. They unanimously approved an Intent to Cut for 25 acres on Sweeney Road (logger: Shane Morton). An elderly exemption application was also approved. Audrey Champagne (EMS Chief) applied for a Go North Grant totaling $430,000: $375,000 for a vehicle and staffing, $25,000 for equipment, and $30,000 for planning, requiring no town match. The town updated emails to .gov with MFA. Payroll training occurs in October. The Board entered non-public session at 6:52 PM. Emerging at 7:17 PM, they unanimously denied a Buffington Fund Application pending more information. The next meeting is August 24, 2026, at 6 PM.
Source: https://www.lisbon.nh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08102026-80
The Board approved July 27 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Resident Michael Shores raised concerns regarding the town forest right-of-way, survey lines, and property enforcement; the board stated they must follow Town Attorney guidance on enforcement.
The Board voted unanimously to change Main Street parking from diagonal to parallel, eliminating one spot but retaining vehicle access. Shane Morton received unanimous approval for an Intent to Cut on 25 acres of a 37-acre lot at Sweeney Road R31 L01. An elderly exemption application was unanimously approved.
EMS Chief Audrey Champagne reported applying for Go North Grants: $375,000 for a vehicle and staffing, $25,000 for response equipment, and $30,000 for planning, requiring no town match. The Board switched email systems to .gov with MFA.
Payroll training occurs in October. The Board denied a Buffington Fund Application unanimously pending more information. The next meeting is August 24, 2026.
Source: https://www.lisbon.nh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08102026-80
The Lisbon Board of Selectmen approved July 13 meeting minutes unanimously. Andrea Fitzgerald received permission to pursue a $100,000 Northern Borders Regional Commission grant for a Historical Society feasibility study, requiring a $25,000 match. The board approved signing a document to place the Library on the state registry for historical buildings, a move carrying no restrictions. They authorized Lisbon Girls Varsity Basketball to use Town Hall on August 2 and 9 from 2pm-5pm. Selectmen signed 6-month deed waivers for properties on South Main Street, Savageville Road, Barrette Street, High Street, and West Street. The water billing warrant was approved, and Todd Fisher’s application to become Health Officer was signed to be sent to the state. Pending a decision on parking, the board will seek input from Riverside Market regarding potential parallel parking on Main Street. The next meeting is August 10, 2026, at 6pm.
Source: https://www.lisbon.nh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07272026-78