The Planning Board approved lighting design submissions for the Dollar General site plan (Comet LLC) via a unanimous motion. During subsequent deliberations, a motion proposed requirements for "New England" style architecture with muted earth tones; this motion failed. Bob Holmes then moved to approve the Comet LLC site plan as presented; this motion passed, with Karen Coyne and Pier D’Aprile voting in the negative, formally closing that public hearing.
Site plan regulations updating the Flood Plain Development Ordinance were approved unanimously. The Board accepted applications as complete or substantially complete for a Dragon lot line adjustment, a Leahy minor subdivision (John Leavitt abstained), and a Natural Playgrounds site plan review. The Leahy subdivision was subsequently approved. Public hearings for the CATCH housing project, the lot line adjustment, and the Natural Playgrounds application were continued to the September 28, 2026 meeting.
Source: https://warnernh.gov/tow/meetings/minutes/planning/plan-20260914.pdf
The Housing Committee met on August 26, 2026. Ian Rogers, Laura Hallahan, and Bob Holmes were present. They approved the July 29, 2026 minutes by motion; Bob moved and Laura seconded. Ian announced Connor Spern resigned, leaving the committee with five members. The committee planned the September 30 Housing Forum at Simonds Elementary School, focusing on proposed zoning amendments and HOP grant work. Members will arrive at 6:30 PM to set up. The committee agreed to compile a formal report and close out the HOP process by October 10. The Town must submit the final reimbursement request and invoice by October 10. The committee will forward forum results to the Planning Board. The next meeting is the Housing Forum on September 30 at 7:00 PM, with the October meeting date to be decided by email.
Source: https://warnernh.gov/tow/meetings/minutes/hc/hc-20260826.pdf
The Select Board approved tax deed waivers for six properties. Map 01-03 Lot 024-44PLE passed 3-0. Map 03 Lot 014 passed 2-1, with Smith opposed. Map 34 Lot 026 passed 3-0. Map 16 Lot 041 failed 2-1, with Smith opposed. Map 26 Lot 003 failed 2-1, with Smith opposed. Map ON-03 Lot 024-54PLE passed 3-0.
The Board voted 3-0 to accept a $5,150.55 bid for a fire truck. The transfer station was prohibited from accepting out-of-town waste via a 3-0 vote. A tax refund of $6,694.18 was approved 3-0. Building maintenance was authorized 3-0 to repair the kiosk. The Board authorized spending $2,250 from the Beautification Fund for Town Hall lighting.
The Board adopted new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps and accepted the resignation of Library Trustee Michael Smith. A public hearing for a street sweeper purchase is set for September 15, 2026. The Board approved payments totaling $296,899.47.
Source: https://warnernh.gov/tow/meetings/minutes/selectmen/sel-20260825.pdf
The Warner Planning Board met on August 17, 2026. Barak Greene and Pier D’Aprile moved to approve July 20, 2026 minutes (Coyne, Greene, Gaffney, D’Aprile, Holmes YES; Leavitt, Smith ABSTAIN). The Board tabled August 3, 2026 minutes (Coyen, Greene, Gaffney, D’Aprile, Leavitt, Holmes YES; Smith ABSTAIN). Unanimously, Greene and Mike Smith moved to insert state-recommended language into site plan review regulations Section 25 regarding flood hazard areas. The Planning Board will vote to continue or adopt this on September 14, 2026. Pier D’Aprile and James Gaffney moved to submit the amended 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, noting a $575,000 DPW project oversight for 2032; motion passed (Leavitt, Smith ABSTAIN). The Board continued the public hearing for the Comet LLC Dollar General site plan to September 14, 2026.
Source: https://warnernh.gov/tow/meetings/minutes/planning/plan-20260817.pdf
The Select Board voted unanimously to authorize a $2,000 escrow account for Aries Engineering to monitor the Dollar General development. Christine Frost's resignation from the Budget Committee was accepted unanimously. The Board adopted the Class VI highway liability waiver 2-0, with Smith abstaining. A request for $65,500 from the Bridge Repair Capital Reserve Fund for a North Village Road culvert replacement was approved 2-0. Public hearing scheduling was agreed upon for a proposed $17,000 street sweeper purchase. A FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map adoption was tabled to the next meeting.
highway garage insulation, expected completion in late October. A Schoodac Road grant was finalized at $185,807, split 75/25 between federal and town shares.
Alfred Hanson///////////////////////DO Outlet(am遷移让monitor construction)///////////////////////Unanimous votes approved meeting minutes and payroll manifests totaling $59,414.77. Alfred Hanson recused himself from discussions about purchasing a $329,000 property near Town Hall. Transfer station access policies are under review.
Source: https://warnernh.gov/tow/meetings/minutes/selectmen/sel-20260811.pdf