Commissioners Maglaras, Feliciano, and Leavitt unanimously approved minutes from August 20, 2026. The board discussed Riverside Rest Home operations, noting a five-star rating and 175 residents. For affordable housing, Hutter Construction provided a preliminary construction estimate of approximately $45 million. Commissioners plan to develop a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a nonprofit partner and may seek assistance from New Hampshire Housing Finance. Administrator Bower received authorization to obtain temporary assistance to respond to a large Right-to-Know request. A public hearing on a CDBG grant for St. Anselm College is set for September 24. Hyder House project delays continue due to an IT issue, with an internal resolution deadline of August 30. Commissioners entered non-public session to discuss personnel issues and contract negotiations before adjourning.
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Commissioners Feliciano, Leavitt, and Maglaras unanimously approved minutes from August 13, 2026. Prior to Easterseals' anticipated 30-day closure, Chairman Maglaras requested financial data to determine potential County options; the County currently provides $80,000 toward the homemaker program. Administrator Bower updated a nursing home grant application exceeding $2 million for roof, boiler, and window replacements. A September 24, 2026 public hearing is scheduled for a CDBG grant. The Board identified a jail-adjacent parcel for affordable housing development, with Commissioner Feliciano recommending an RFQ to identify an experienced nonprofit partner. Staff reported Riverside Rest Home achieved a five-star CMS rating. Unanimous votes were taken to enter non-public session at 9:54 a.m., return to public session at 10:15 a.m., seal non-public minutes, and adjourn at 10:44 a.m.
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Commissioners Maglaras, Feliciano, and Leavitt approved August 13 minutes (3-0) and entered non-public session for personnel and contract negotiations (3-0). The Board directed staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for affordable housing on a parcel adjacent to the jail. Easterseals notified the County its homemaker and adult day programs will close in 30 days due to $1 million in statewide losses. The County has requested financial information to determine if it can assist. Administrator Bower reported a grant application exceeding $2 million for nursing home improvements (windows, roofing, boiler) is underway, with an expected award date of November 1, 2026. Riverside Rest Home budgeted $10,000 for mattress replacements. Riverside received a five-star CMS rating. A public hearing regarding a CDBG Grant for St. Anselm College is scheduled for September 24, 2026.
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Commissioners approved the minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting by a 3-0 voice vote. Sheriff Mone recognized Deputy Taylor Griffin and civilian Alexandra Pelletier with the Charles E. Smith Award for outstanding service. The Commissioners tentatively scheduled the annual Employee Appreciation Banquet for Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Governor’s Inn.
Administrators reported holding the line on incontinence product costs at Riverside Rest Home through a procurement process organized by Jodi Brown. Siemens will conduct a free energy audit to identify potential cost savings, with previous insulation improvements generating $31,000 in savings. A free energy audit by Siemens is underway regarding heating systems and alternative energy sources. The Go North grant final application is due September 1, 2026, with the County holding preliminary approval. The board entered non-public session twice to discuss personnel issues and contract negotiations.
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Commissioners Maglaras, Feliciano, and Leavitt approved minutes from August 6, 2026, by a unanimous 3-0 voice vote. Administrator Bower reported the Go North grant application received preliminary approval, with a final application due September 1, 2026. He noted an automatic $4,000 allocation exists for grant-writing expenses and the $20 million earmarked for county nursing homes requires clarification. Siemens will conduct a free energy audit of the county complex to identify cost-saving upgrades, potentially eligible for Eversource incentives. budget for Riverside Rest Home incontinence products remained steady. Concerning Hyder Hospice House, technology integration with Mass General’s mainframe systems is ongoing, with an update expected in 30 days. Probate record relocation discussions regarding Rochester and Concord await a response; officials agreed to wait one more week. Commissioners entered non-public session twice to discuss personnel matters and contract negotiations, voting to seal those minutes.
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