The Town Council and School Board held a joint meeting. No formal votes were taken. Superintendent Allen reported the school district is returning $688,000 to taxpayers. The Master Plan was adopted by the Planning Board. The FY28 budget timeline was outlined, with Election Day on March 9, 2027. For capital projects, the town plans to bond approximately $20 million for police station and Town Hall renovations, with a public vote anticipated in 2028. Regarding the Carpenter property, a feasibility study is due in late August, with a presentation slated for the September 17 School Board meeting. Officials will collaborate on informational materials for the November vote on HB 1300, a school district tax cap, while avoiding advocacy. The bodies informally agreed to meet twice per year going forward, adding a second joint session in April.
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Town and School officials held a joint meeting to规划FY28 budgets and present updates. The School District is returning $688,000 to taxpayers despite a $400,000 healthcare assessment. The Planning Board adopted the Town's Master Plan. Key infrastructure projects include a major sewer relocation. For FY28, Town Manager Fournier presented a draft election timeline; Election Day is March 9, 2027, with the budget due November 15. Cost pressures include 7-10% healthcare increases and separating the Fire Chief and DPW Director roles. Concerning the Carpenter property, officials await a feasibility study due end of August regarding athletic fields or solar. Renovations for the Police Station and Town Hall are estimated at $20 million, with a public vote anticipated the following year. HB 1300 requires a November vote on a school tax cap; officials agreed to plan community information forums. Finally, the bodies informally agreed to meet twice per year.
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The Council unanimously approved June 17 meeting minutes and Resolution #2025/2026-51 for Master Plan Contract Amendment. Urgent action saw Resolution #2026/2027-02 for Lead Water Service Line Replacement II approved 6-0-0 to keep crews working. Likewise, Resolution #2026/2027-03 for legal review of the CPCNH Agreement passed 6-0-0 to address higher electricity costs. The town secured a $51,657 Coastal Resilience Grant for Schanda Park. Upcoming dates include the Annual Backyard Bash on August 7, a joint Town Council/School Board meeting on August 12, and a public hearing on Ordinance No. 01-2026/2027 regarding the Heritage Commission on August 19. Newmarket300 Committee volunteers raised $4,700, and COAST bus fares will rise to $4.00 per ride.
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The Planning Board approved meeting minutes from June 9, 2026, with a 6-0-0 vote. Following a public hearing on the 2026 Master Plan, Zach Shollar moved to continue public comments to the August 11, 2026, meeting; this motion passed 6-0-0. The Board conducted a non-binding design review for a proposed 20-unit apartment building at 14 Elm Street by Cheney East Company. No votes were taken on this development, but it was noted that Special Use Permits will be required for relief on building width and exceeding the 16-unit lot maximum. Bart McDonough reported the Town received a grant for Schanda Park planning and that the Rosa-Folletts Brook project is on track for October closing. The meeting adjourned at 10:02 PM via a 6-0-0 vote.
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The Newmarket Town Council met on June 17, 2026. Unanimous votes (6-0-0) approved sealing non-public minutes, June 3 minutes, Heather Pederson’s appointment as Alternate Member to the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission, Resolution #2025/2026-42 for two Lucas Chest Compression Systems, Resolution #2025/2026-43 for a Chevy Tahoe cruiser to replace a high-mileage Explorer, and Resolution #2025/2026-50 for the Town Manager’s employment contract.
Financial reports showed $43.5M in revenue (98.6% of budget) and $16.7M in expenditures. Over-budget items included Fire & Rescue and Public Works Vehicle Maintenance, with supplemental appropriations recommended. A Goal Setting Session is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 6 PM. The Council read Resolution #2025/2026-51 regarding a Master Plan Contract Amendment but took no vote. The next meeting is July 15, 2026. Councilor McShera was excused.
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