The Select Board approved amended July 27 minutes. Jack Boyle was appointed Pro-Tem for the September 8 primary election. The Board signed building permit 2026-079 for 55 Heritage Dr. Police detail rates increased from $65 to $70 for officers and $106 to $111 for the Town, approved by KS/PL.
The Board scheduled an August 24 public hearing to accept a Chinburg paving gift for the hydro plant lot. Temporary space options include Citizens Bank ($25/SF) and Lower Mill ($7/SF). Job postings for Building Inspector, Code Enforcement, and Health Officer were authorized for the week of 8/16. J Carnes identified $25,000 for six Highway truck radios, directing Manager Andersen to pursue CIP funding and the March 2027 Town Meeting.
The Board adopted a meeting schedule through October. An air quality hygienist is set for August 18. The Fire Department received an approved $500,000 grant and a $9,459 thermal imager donation.
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The Select Board approved minutes from July 13, 2026. They authorized a $1,600 purchase order for police survival training. The Board reapproved two solid waste tipping fee purchase orders: $7,323 for July and $7,500 for August, both to Waste Management. A $1,768 payment to York River Landscaping for cemetery mowing was approved.
The Finance Administrator, Town Clerk, and Tax Collector were affirmed to have deposit authority. The Board agreed to hire an additional part-time Transfer Station attendee. Regarding the Hydro Plant parking, Chinburg offered to pave and stripe the area at no cost, pending a decision on accepting the gift. Chief Glidden must provide project proposal information to K. St. Hilaire for truck engine grant resubmission. 82 Front Street lease negotiations ended due to liability issues. Town Hall maintenance is paused. A public hearing is needed for Planning Board fee changes. Cantwell withdrew his lawsuit and site review against the Town.
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The Board approved several financial transactions. A $5,500 purchase order to Waste Management for tipping fees and a $3,200 purchase order to KG Pest Control were approved unanimously. Police received $4,833 for defense mechanism replacements. M. Cassanelli's motor vehicle junkyard license renewal was accepted and signed by K. St. Hilaire. The Planning Board will review fee schedules, and Budget Committee meetings begin in August. Libby Scott will pave Pine Street in late August. The temporary lease agreement signing is scheduled for next Monday. The Conservation Commission described Cross Street garden renovations funded by the Community Garden. Regarding the Upper Mill sidewalk, Jim Andersen will contact the State and C. Boyle will discuss liability with Primex. The auditor recommended hiring an extra Transfer Station attendant and reviewing cybersecurity. Pine Street paving will be announced to the public.
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The Select Board met at 6:30 p.m. on June 29, 2026. Community input included Conservation Commission plans for the Cross Street garden and walkway, funded by the Community Garden, and discussion on the Upper Mill sidewalk, where State requirements make renovation prohibitive. Minutes from June 15 were approved. Aiden Briesley received a conditional offer for police employment. Taxes are due July 6.
Expenditures approved included $3,675 for a storage container, utilizing a $766 grant, and Fire Department purchases: $1,415 for a low level strainer, $1,200 for dispatch services, and $721 for licensing fees (all 3-0 votes). An elderly exemption was approved for Judith Carr. Civil Consulting’s $5,500 quote for Transfer Station surveying was approved, pending budget identification. Pine Street paving is scheduled for August. To secure a $500,000 grant, the new fire engine model year will change from 2027 to 2025. The Planning Board meets July 7 for fee schedule hearings.
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Select Board members approved minutes from June 1 and authorized two purchase orders: $5,500 to Waste Management for tipping fees and $1,768 to York River Landscaping for cemetery mowing. C Boyle announced a Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant award totaling $11,250, requiring the Board to accept funds from the NH Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management before year-end.
Regarding Town Hall, the Board selected the Preservation Company to conduct a Historic Structure Report and decided to proceed with structural engineering studies while awaiting grant notification. A $50,000 LCHIP Preservation Grant application requiring a $25,000 town match is due Wednesday, with match funds sourced from an approved warrant article.
K St Hilaire directed J Andersen to obtain an additional quote for Transfer Station pest control exceeding $4,000. The Board entered non-public session at 7:32 p.m. and returned to public session at 9:07 p.m.
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