The Tuftonboro Conservation Commission met on September 21, 2026, to review minutes from August 17, 2026, and discuss the Commission Chair status. Greg D. provided an update on the Home Water Testing event, and Mark M. gave an NHACC update. They noted the date change for "The State of Our Lake" event at the Wolfeboro Library to October 22nd. The Commission reviewed the status of two Wetland Permits for 265 Cow Island and Windswept Island. Larry reported on the status of the $100,000 forgivable loan for the ML Watershed Plan, while the Carleton lot project is on hold. For trails, the Commission plans to create and post signs for Parkhurst/Chandler per the owner’s request and plan a work day for Great Meadow North. The next meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned to a Non-Public Session.
Source: https://www.tuftonboronh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif5096/f/agendas/2026-09-21_tcc_agenda.docx.pdf
The September 17 meeting agenda indicates no public hearings were conducted. The Board plans to discuss creating three new committees: Application and Forms, Application Review, and Master Plan. Administrative items include a proposal to move the November 19, 2026 meeting to November 10, 2026. Susan will provide an overview of impact fees, which can be charged to developers when development places more use on capital projects. The Board will also discuss new regulation books regarding Zoning, Subdivision, and Site Plan Review, as well as methods for recording meetings. Anthony, acting as Chair, expressed a desire for increased Board member participation. Based on the August minutes, the Board had previously voted to deny the Camp Sentinel Site Plan Review Application due to it being incomplete.
Source: https://www.tuftonboronh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif5096/f/agendas/september_17_2026_planning_board_agenda.pdf
The Budget Committee met on September 1, 2026, at 6:00 pm. Agenda items included reviewing year-to-date revenues and expenses, and examining Capital Reserve, ETF, and Trust accounts. The Committee discussed the status of Open Money Warrant Articles.
Updates were provided on several administrative projects: implementation of a new accounting system, execution of the budget process for FY27, and the status of the Police Station construction including expended funds and estimates to complete. A review of the Transfer Station scale and operations was noted.
The Committee was set to consider candidates for Budget Committee appointees. The group reviewed the Budget Committee calendar and the expected schedule for budget presentations. The agenda also covered CIP work, Capital Reserves, and the application of asset sale proceeds. Selectmen and the Town Administrator delivered updates on these matters alongside a discussion on BC Admin Support.
Source: https://www.tuftonboronh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif5096/f/agendas/bc_agenda_9_1_26.pdf
The Board approved personnel benefits tiers, maintaining current levels for existing staff and establishing new tiers for future hires. Selectman Brinser requested a review of Interim Town Administrator Paul Sanderson’s hours and attendance at Budget Committee meetings. Regarding the police station, Jack Widmer noted vendor balances must be verified and corrected. The Board discussed enforcing a completion deadline and completing the landscaping. Mr. Widmer requested clearer financial tracking for accountability. For the box culvert project, Mr. Sanderson specified a signed detour route with variable message signs.
The Board entered non-public session regarding reputation of persons (RSA 91-A:3,II(b)) at 10:27 a.m., and exited at 11:05 a.m., both passing 3-0 on roll call votes with Murray, Dancy, and Brinser voting yes. Selectman Dancy motioned to adjourn at 11:32 a.m., seconded by Selectman Brinser, passed 3-0.
Source: https://www.tuftonboronh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif5096/f/minutes/8.28.26_bos_minutes_work_session_approved_9.8.2026.pdf
Chair Murray called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. The Board approved minutes for Aug 10 (2-0-1), Aug 10 non-public (2-0-1), Aug 14 work session (3-0), and Aug 17 work session (3-0). Selectman Dancy abstained from voting while absent.
Treasurer Widmer reported a potential $16,000 police station expense overage. Mr. Sanderson will consult legal counsel for resolution options.
On the Consent Calendar, the Board approved a welfare lien release for Roberta Blumit (3-0); approved Parks & Rec appointments for Mitchell Tufts and Sarah Warner (3-0); and accepted a supplemental warrant for Willand Rd Betterment totaling $5,500.36 (2-0-1).
Selectman Brinser moved to adopt a floating holiday rather than Juneteenth for the 2027 Town Office calendar, which passed (3-0). The Board authorized the sale of a 2005 airboat and trailer for $31,110 (3-0). Chair Murray signed an authorization for the Sodom Road FEMA grant (3-0). The Board agreed to explore Zoom for meeting recordings.
Source: https://www.tuftonboronh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif5096/f/minutes/8.24.2026_bos_minutes_draft_rev_9.2.2026.pdf