Berlin public meetings in 2025

Berlin Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review the November monthly status and cashier reports. The meeting includes a discussion on a NHDES LSLI Grant and a non-public session covering personnel, legal, and land matters.

• NHDES – LSLI Grant
• November Monthly Status Report
• November 2025 Cashier’s Report
• Non-public session regarding personnel, wages, and legal claims

The Berlin Water Commission approved budget allocations for capital improvement projects and accepted the November 2025 minutes, status report, and cashier’s report. It authorized borrowing up to $3.5 million from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and gave the Superintendent, Chair, and Office Manager authority to sign the loan application, agreement, and disbursement requests. All motions passed with all members voting in favor.

• Accepted and filed November 19, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted and filed Berlin Water Works Monthly Status Report for November 2025 with billing amendment (all in favor)
• Accepted and filed November 2025 Cashier’s Report (all in favor)
• Approved budget allocations for capital improvement projects: $18,000 FY25 surplus and $20,000 FY26 (all in favor)
• Authorized borrowing up to $3.5 million from the DWSRF (all in favor)
• Authorized Superintendent and Chair to sign and execute the final DWSRF loan application (all in favor)
• Authorized Superintendent and Chair to sign the DWSRF loan agreement (all in favor)
• Authorized Superintendent, Office Manager, and Chair to sign loan disbursement requests (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the tax rate, a Tax Anticipation Note, and welfare guidelines. The meeting includes a public hearing and a vote on Resolution 2025-29 regarding CDBG AHEAD.

• Tax Rate Setting and Tax Anticipation Note discussion
• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-29 CDBG AHEAD
• First reading of Resolution 2025-30 Homeland Security Grant SWAT-SOU_PD
• Re-appointment of Paul Croteau to the Berlin Housing Authority
• 2025 Equalization Municipal Assessment Data Certificate

The council authorized a $7,000,000 tax anticipation note with $53,488.63 interest, amended the FY26 budget down $830,000, and approved updated welfare guidelines with authority for non‑substantive changes. It accepted the 78.8% equalization report, approved $985,224.91 in disbursements, and passed Resolution 2025‑29 authorizing up to $500,000 for a Community Development Block Grant to fund HVAC improvements at the Notre Dame senior‑housing project.

• Approved $7,000,000 tax anticipation note (all in favor)
• Amended FY26 budget by $830,000 (majority in favor)
• Approved updated welfare guidelines and authority for non‑substantive changes (all in favor)
• Accepted 78.8% equalization report and authorized future statistical revaluation (all in favor)
• Accepted Disbursement Summary Draft #1999 and authorized payment of $985,224.91 (motion passed)
• Removed Resolution 2025‑29 CDBG AHEAD from table (motion carried)
• Read Resolution 2025‑29 CDBG AHEAD a second and third time (motions carried)
• Passed Resolution 2025‑29 CDBG AHEAD authorizing up to $500,000 grant (motion carried)

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The Berlin Economic Development Authority will review its financial reports and discuss the Downtown Rehabilitation Project. The meeting includes a non-public session for legal advice and a debrief on a city strategy.

• Financial Report for October & November 2025
• Downtown Rehabilitation Project Update
• Rite-Aid Property Update
• Non-public session for legal advice
• Debrief on 'Recast Your City' strategy

The Authority approved the October and November 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. It also approved the October and November 2025 financial reports unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved October & November 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October & November 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Commission

The Berlin Police Commission meeting on December 4, 2025 will review several old‑business items, including opioid abatement funds, RMS system updates, the Patriot Power resolution, and a radio grant/tower. New‑business items include a humane society report, the FY27 budget process, capital improvement requests, hiring and prosecution updates, and other correspondence. The commission may hold a non‑public session for personnel, legal, or property matters, and public comments are scheduled.

• Opioid Abatement Funds
• RMS System Update/Demos
• Patriot Power Resolution
• Radio Grant/Tower
• Capital Improvement requests

The commission accepted the November minutes and the monthly financial report unanimously. It approved the Patriot Power resolution and chose Allcom for the radio grant/tower because of a substantially lower bid. The commission also approved the new Humane Society contract. Several procedural motions were made to enter and exit a nonpublic session, seal the nonpublic minutes, and adjourn the meeting.

• Accepted November 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial report (unanimous)
• Patriot Power resolution accepted
• Selected Allcom for radio grant/tower (lower bid)
• Approved new Humane Society contract
• Moved to nonpublic session (motion passed)
• Sealed nonpublic minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned public meeting (motion passed)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will receive a follow-up presentation from Stantec Engineering regarding a previous public review workshop. The board will also conduct a draft review of proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance with Barrett Planning.

• Presentation by Stantec Engineering following the 10/16 Public Review workshop
• Draft review of Zoning Ordinance changes with Judi Barrett of Barrett Planning

The Planning Board approved the November 5 minutes and accepted the findings of fact for a lot merger. It then approved the merger of two adjacent residential parcels on High Street. The review of proposed zoning ordinance changes was postponed to January 6, 2026. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Findings of Fact for lot merger (all in favor)
• Approved lot merger of Map 120 Lots 264 and 324 at 428 High Street (all in favor)
• Postponed review of Zoning Ordinance changes to Jan 6, 2026 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Berlin City Council will hold a work session on December 1, 2025. Items include a CDBG application for the Notre Dame/AHEAD project and the proposed 2026 budget schedule for FY2027. The council will consider Resolution 2025‑29 CDBG AHEAD (first read). Reports from the City Manager and Mayor will also be presented.

• CDBG Application for Notre Dame/AHEAD
• 2026 Proposed Budget Schedule (FY2027)
• Resolution 2025‑29 CDBG AHEAD (1st read)
• City Manager’s Report
• Mayor’s Report

The council unanimously accepted the 2026 proposed budget schedule for FY27. It also approved a disbursement of $3,690,515.61 and adopted the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Additionally, the council authorized solicitation of applications for the Recreation and Parks Commission with a Dec. 31 deadline and set interviews for the January meeting.

• Accepted 2026 proposed budget schedule for FY27 (all in favor)
• Approved disbursement summary $3,690,515.61 and payment of reviewed bills (all in favor)
• Adopted minutes of the November 17, 2025 Regular Meeting and Work Session (all in favor)
• Authorized solicitation of applications for Recreation and Parks Commission, closing Dec. 31, 2025 (all in favor)
• Scheduled interviews for Recreation Commission applicants at the first January council meeting (all in favor)

Berlin Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review the October monthly status and cashier's reports. The meeting includes discussions on the NHDES LSLI Grant and the Godfrey Pipeline Capital Improvement Project.

• NHDES – LSLI Grant
• Godfrey Pipeline – Capital Improvement Project
• October Monthly Status Report
• October 2025 Cashier’s Report

The Berlin Water Commission accepted the October 2025 minutes, the monthly status report, and the cashier’s report, each moved and seconded with all members in favor. The board approved FY25 budget surplus funds of $18,000 and FY26 capital funds of $20,000 to be accrued quarterly ($5,000 per quarter). It also approved purchasing Chamber of Commerce gift certificates for each employee as a holiday incentive. The next regular meeting was scheduled for December 17, 2025.

• Accepted October 22, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted October 2025 Water Works Monthly Status Report (all in favor)
• Accepted October 2025 Cashier’s Report (all in favor)
• Approved FY25 surplus $18,000 for capital improvements (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 $20,000 capital funds, accrued $5,000 per quarter (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Chamber of Commerce gift certificates for all BWW employees (all in favor)
• Confirmed work‑truck identifying stickers will be installed (foreman affirmed)
• Scheduled next meeting for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at noon

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider two tabled resolutions. The meeting includes a work session and a Committee on Accounts and Claims meeting.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-27 Carnegie Corporation of New York Library
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-28 Patriot Hydro Donation PD
• Review of disbursements
• Committee on Accounts and Claims meeting

The council entered and later exited a non‑public session unanimously. It approved the minutes from earlier work sessions and a $893,792.23 disbursement summary. The council also passed two resolutions, accepting a $10,000 Carnegie gift for the library and a $2,000 Patriot Hydro donation for the police department.

• Enter non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II – motion carried unanimously
• Exit non-public session – motion carried unanimously
• Accept minutes of Nov 3 and Nov 10 work sessions – motion passed
• Accept Disbursement Summary #1997 and pay all bills – motion passed
• Pass Resolution 2025-27 to accept $10,000 Carnegie Library gift – motion carried
• Pass Resolution 2025-28 to accept $2,000 Patriot Hydro donation – motion carried

City Council

The Berlin City Council work session will formally declare and accept the results of the November 4, 2025 election. It will also consider agenda item 2025 MS‑1 before adjourning. The agenda notes that a non‑public session could be called for matters such as employee actions, hiring, legal advice, property deals, pending claims, or collective bargaining.

• Declaration of election results for the November 4, 2025 election
• Consideration of agenda item 2025 MS‑1
• Potential non‑public session on employee dismissals, promotions, compensation, hiring, legal advice, property acquisition/sale/lease, pending claims, or collective bargaining

The council voted to accept the results of the November 4, 2025 municipal election. Councilors also approved and signed the revised 2025 MS‑1 assessment form. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted November 4, 2025 election results (motion carried)
• Approved and signed the revised 2025 MS‑1 form (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m. (motion carried)

Police Commission

The Berlin Police Commission will review the October 9, 2025 minutes and present a monthly financial report. Old business items include discussions on opioid abatement funds, parking tickets, and the RMS system. New business items cover a Patriot Power donation, Lexipol grant management, ERT training, hiring updates, grant updates, and a prosecution update. The meeting will also include public comments before adjournment.

• Opioid Abatement Funds
• Parking Tickets
• RMS System
• Patriot Power Donation
• Lexipol Grant Management

The commission unanimously accepted the October 9, 2025 minutes and approved the monthly financial report. A resolution was adopted to accept a $2,000 donation from Patriot Hydro. The public meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m., and the nonpublic session was adjourned and its minutes sealed.

• Accepted October 9, 2025 minutes unanimously (motion by Arg, second Morin)
• Approved monthly financial report (motion by Arg, second Morin)
• Resolution to accept $2,000 donation from Patriot Hydro
• Public meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m. (motion by Arg, second Morin)
• Nonpublic session adjourned at 7:45 a.m. (motion by Arg, second Morin)
• Sealed minutes of nonpublic session (motion by Arg, second Morin)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to receive a presentation from Ilana Preuss of Recast Your City. The meeting also includes a review of project updates and approval of October minutes.

• Presentation by Ilana Preuss, Recast Your City

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the October 2025 meeting after a motion by Jeffrey Quackenbush and a second by Dan Whittet; the motion carried with all members in favor. The board then moved to adjourn, seconded by Jeffrey Quackenbush, and the motion also carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The Berlin Economic Development Authority will hold a public meeting to discuss economic development topics with Ilana Preuss and take public comments.

• Dinner & Discussion with Ilana Preuss
• Public Comments period

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and passed unanimously. No substantive policy, budget, or development decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Berlin Airport Authority

The Berlin Airport Authority will review the minutes from its April 14, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a request from DWP Berlin Realty LLC regarding the authority’s right of first refusal on a hangar sale. The board will consider a Bearcat training request. The meeting will also address any other business before adjourning.

• Review minutes from April 14, 2025 BAA meeting
• Consider right of first refusal on hangar sale (correspondence from DWP Berlin Realty LLC)
• Discuss Bearcat training request
• Other business
• Adjourn

The Berlin Airport Authority accepted the minutes from the April 14 meeting. It decided not to exercise its right of first refusal on a hangar offered by DWP Berlin Realty LLC. The board also authorized police bearcat training at the airport and approved a farming agreement for airport land, and then adjourned.

• Accepted April 14, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Declined to exercise right of first refusal on DWP Berlin Realty LLC hangar sale (all in favor)
• Authorized PD bearcat training at Berlin Regional Airport and future City Manager authorizations (all in favor)
• Authorized airport managers to execute farming agreement for BAA land, $10 per acre, insurance required (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions regarding a 10-wheel truck replacement and two fire department grants. The meeting also includes a work session with a consultant from Recast Your City regarding BIDPA.

• Resolution 2025-24: DES GSCF 10 Wheel Truck Replacement
• Resolution 2025-25: Assistance to Firefighters Grant FD
• Resolution 2025-26: Homeland Security Grant FD
• Resolution 2025-27: Carnegie Corporation of New York Library (1st read)
• Resolution 2025-28: Patriot Hydro Donation PD (1st read)

The City Council accepted the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved a disbursement summary totaling $780,954.75 and authorized payment of the reviewed bills. The council entered and later exited a non‑public session unanimously to discuss tax‑deeded property matters. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Disbursement Summary #1996 for $780,954.75 (motion passed)
• Moved into non‑public session to discuss property sale (unanimous roll‑call)
• Exited non‑public session (unanimous roll‑call)

Berlin Airport Authority

The Berlin Airport Authority will review the minutes from its April 14, 2025 meeting. It will discuss its right of first refusal regarding the possible sale of a hangar, based on correspondence from DWP Berlin Realty LLC. The board will also consider a Bearcat training request and address any other business.

• Approve minutes from April 14, 2025 BAA meeting
• Consider BAA’s right of first refusal on sale of a hangar (correspondence from DWP Berlin Realty LLC)
• Review Bearcat training request
• Other business

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Berlin Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a variance application for 719 Hillside Avenue, Tax Map 121, Lot 96, seeking relief from accessory‑building size and height limits. The meeting will also approve the July 2025 minutes and include member comments and other business.

• Variance request for 719 Hillside Avenue (Lot 96) to exceed accessory building square‑footage and height limits
• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes
• Member comments
• Other business items

The Zoning Board approved the July 28, 2025 minutes. It then granted a variance for 719 Hillside Avenue, relieving the 1,200‑square‑foot and height restrictions on an accessory building. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Granted variance for 719 Hillside Ave, lifting 1,200 sq ft and height limits (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The Berlin City Council will hold a work session that includes a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 for motor vehicle storage. Council members will take the first reading of three resolutions: a 10‑wheel truck replacement, an assistance grant for firefighters, and a homeland security grant. Additional items include discussion of Glen Avenue paving and review of FY2023 audited financial statements.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 Motor Vehicle Storage
• First reading of Resolution 2025-24 for 10‑wheel truck replacement
• First reading of Resolution 2025-25 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• First reading of Resolution 2025-26 Homeland Security Grant
• Discussion of Glen Avenue paving

The council approved Ordinance 2025-02 Motor Vehicle Storage, amending the zoning code to permit one non‑inspected vehicle per lot. It also approved a $1,069,304.19 disbursement summary and accepted the City Manager’s report. The minutes of the October 6, 2025 meeting were accepted as well.

• Passed Ordinance 2025-02 Motor Vehicle Storage (motion carried)
• Accepted disbursement summary Draft #1995 for $1,069,304.19 (motion passed)
• Accepted minutes of the October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting and Work Session (motion passed)
• Accepted City Manager’s report as presented (motion passed)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-24 DES GSCF 10 Wheel Truck Replacement (motion carried)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-25 Assistance to Firefighters Grant FD (motion carried)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-26 Homeland Security Grant FD (motion carried)
• Assigned Councilor Korzen to the Traffic Safety Committee; Councilor Plourde as alternate (assignment made)

Berlin Water Commission

The Berlin Water Commission will review monthly reports, accept financial documents, and discuss the Godfrey Pipeline Capital Improvement Project. The meeting will also include a non-public session for personnel and legal matters.

• Accept Cashier’s Report – September 2025
• Review Berlin Water Works September Monthly Status Report
• Discuss Godfrey Pipeline – Capital Improvement Project
• Review NHDES – LSLI Grant
• Consider Rules and Regulations Revision

The Berlin Water Commission unanimously approved a revision to the Rules and Regulations that raises the minimum after‑hours call‑in charge from two to four hours. The Board also approved budget allocations of $18,000 from the FY25 surplus and $20,000 for FY26 to be accrued quarterly. Commissioners agreed to keep the New Hampshire Public Deposit Investment Pool as the primary investment account for the water system.

• Approved revision to Rules and Regulations increasing after‑hours call‑in charge to 4 hrs (all in favor)
• Approved FY25 budget surplus allocation of $18,000
• Approved FY26 allocation of $20,000 to be accrued quarterly
• Decided to retain NHPDIP as the primary investment account for Berlin Water Works

Police Commission

The Berlin Police Commission will review old business items such as opioid abatement, parking tickets, and the EB2 online payment system. New business includes a discussion of a cost increase for the Zetron system, the RMS system, hiring updates, grant updates, and other administrative matters. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Zetron Cost Increase
• RMS System
• Opioid Abatement
• Parking Tickets
• EB2 Online Payment System

The commission unanimously accepted the September 4, September 29, and October 2 minutes and approved the monthly financial report. It then moved into a nonpublic session and sealed that session's minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Accepted September 4, September 29, and October 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial report (motion by Arguin, seconded by Morin)
• Moved into nonpublic session per 91-A:3 II (motion by Arguin, seconded by Morin)
• Sealed nonpublic session minutes (motion by Arguin, seconded by Morin)
• Adjourned public meeting (motion by Arguin, seconded by Morin)

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The Berlin Economic Development Authority will approve the September 2025 meeting minutes and review September financial reports. The main focus is a discussion of the Economic Development Strategy, with updates on Townsquare Media, the Recast Your City program, and the Rite‑Aid property. A non‑public session will consider legal advice and any land matters. The meeting will also include member and public comments before adjourning.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial Reports for September 2025
• Townsquare Media & Videos Update
• Recast Your City Update
• Rite‑Aid Property Update

The board unanimously approved the September 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved the September financial report. The Authority decided not to renew its contract with TownSquare Media. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September financial report (unanimous)
• Decided not to renew TownSquare Media contract (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Berlin Planning Board will conduct a public informational meeting about the city's zoning ordinance. It will also approve the September meeting minutes, give updates on ongoing projects, and hear comments from members and the public.

• Zoning Ordinance Public Informational Meeting
• Approval of September minutes
• Project Updates
• Member Comments
• Public Comments

The board approved the corrected minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Lori Langlois, seconded by Micah Bachner, and passed with all members in favor. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews for a vacant seat and hold public hearings on two homeland security resolutions. The body will also consider a new ordinance regarding motor vehicle storage.

• Interviews for vacant council seat: Christian Judson and Richard Plourde
• Public hearings on Resolution 2025-22 and Resolution 2025-23 regarding Homeland Security PD
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-02 Motor Vehicle Storage
• Setting polling times and locations for State Special General Election
• Re-appointment of Joseph Dupuis (Trustee of Trust Funds) and Kristia Davis (Cemetery Trustee)

The City Council appointed Richard Plourde to fill the unexpired council term, with five votes in favor and one against. The Council also endorsed a liquor license for Dumpling House LLC, approved the Music on Main Street event at Gill Park, authorized the City Manager to execute an OSG grant amendment, and set polling hours and locations for the November 4 municipal and special election. All of these motions carried unanimously or with unanimous support except the appointment vote.

• Appointed Richard Plourde to vacant council seat (5-1)
• Endorsed State Liquor Commission issuing a restaurant liquor license to Dumpling House LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Music on Main Street request for Gill Park, 6‑9 pm (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute OSG grant amendment documents (unanimous)
• Approved polling hours 8:00 am‑7:00 pm and locations (Recreation Center, VFW) for Nov 4 election (unanimous)
• Mayor and Council signed warrant for State Special General Election (unanimous)

Berlin Water Commission

The Berlin Water Commission will accept the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the August 2025 cashier's report. It will receive the August monthly status report and updates on old business, including the Kent Street capital improvement project and the NHDES LSLI grant. A non‑public session will address personnel, wage, hiring, financial assistance, land, legal, and collective bargaining matters. The next meeting is set for October 15, 2025.

• Accept Minutes of August 20, 2025
• Accept Cashier’s Report – August 2025
• Capital Improvement Project Status: Kent Street
• NHDES – LSLI Grant
• Non‑public session on personnel, wages, hiring, financial assistance, land, legal claims, and collective bargaining

The commission approved using up to $25,000 from the Vehicle & Equipment Accrual Fund to buy a four‑wheel‑drive utility truck. It also authorized an $11,500 upgrade to the office and building security system with AE Electric. The board accepted the August 2025 minutes, status report, and cashier’s report, and approved the salaried‑employee manual. A non‑public session was held and the meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

• Accepted August 20, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted August 2025 Water Works Monthly Status Report (all in favor)
• Accepted August 2025 Cashier’s Report (all in favor)
• Approved up to $25,000 from Vehicle Accrual Fund for utility truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $11,500 security system upgrade with AE Electric (all in favor)
• Approved salaried‑employee manual (all in favor)
• Entered non‑public session RSA 91‑A:3II(a) (all in favor)
• Ended non‑public session and returned to public session (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on two resolutions: one to reallocate school funds and another to install a stop sign at Madigan Street. The body will also consider resolutions regarding homeland security and review the City Manager's and Mayor's reports.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-20: Reallocation of School Funds
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-21: Stop Intersection at Madigan Street
• Resolution 2025-22: NH Dept. of Safety State Homeland Security (1st read)
• Resolution 2025-23: Competitive Homeland Security (1st read)
• Letters regarding Whittemore Avenue and Police Commission

The council accepted Councilor Diana Berthiaume’s immediate resignation and approved her appointment to the Berlin Police Commission with a term ending August 1 2028. It also passed a resolution reallocating $31,791 of school capital funds to replace the fire‑alarm system at Berlin Middle‑High School and approved a stop sign at the Madigan Street and Third Avenue intersection. Additional actions included approving a $1,396,181.06 disbursement, tabling two homeland‑security resolutions with public hearings set for October 6, and accepting the City Manager’s report.

• Accepted September 2 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved $1,396,181.06 disbursement summary and payment of bills (motion passed)
• Passed Resolution 2025‑20 reallocating $31,791 for fire‑alarm system (all in favor)
• Passed Resolution 2025‑21 adding stop sign at Madigan & Third Ave (motion carried)
• Tabled Resolution 2025‑22 (NH Dept of Safety) and set public hearing for Oct 6 (motion carried)
• Tabled Resolution 2025‑23 (Competitive Homeland Security PD) and set public hearing for Oct 6 (motion carried)
• Accepted Councilor Diana Berthiaume’s resignation (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Diana Berthiaume to Police Commission (term to Aug 1 2028, motion carried)

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The board will review financial reports and discuss the Economic Development Strategy. The meeting includes updates on Townsquare Media & Videos, Recast Your City, and the Rite-Aid property. A non-public session is scheduled to consider legal advice and land matters.

• Townsquare Media & Videos update
• Recast Your City update
• Rite-Aid property update
• Non-public session regarding legal advice and land matters

The board unanimously approved the August 2025 meeting minutes and the August financial report. It also voted to pause the summer video contract and reassess the strategy next summer. Future meetings will be livestreamed starting October 8, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 PM.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved taking a brief hiatus on the video contract and reevaluating next summer (unanimous)
• Approved livestreaming meetings beginning October 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:23 PM (unanimous)

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to review the FY 26 budget and the approval of a union contract. The body will also discuss a trailer ordinance and the EB2 online payment system.

• FY 26 Budget
• Union Contract Approval
• EB2 Online Payment System
• Trailer Ordinance
• Opioid Abatement

The commission unanimously accepted the August 6, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved opening a separate bank account for EB2 online payment deposits, naming the account holders. The commission voted to enter a nonpublic session, later adjourned it, sealed its minutes, and then adjourned the public meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved opening separate bank account for EB2 online payments (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter nonpublic session (passed)
• Approved motion to adjourn nonpublic session (passed)
• Approved sealing of nonpublic session minutes (passed)
• Adjourned public meeting (passed)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a zoning ordinance update presented by Barrett Planning Group, LLC. The board will also consider a minor subdivision application for 33 Jericho Road. Other business includes reviewing previous meeting minutes and project updates.

• Minor Subdivision: Binette Realty, LLC at 33 Jericho Road (Tax Map 407 Lot 2)
• Zoning Ordinance Update by Barrett Planning Group, LLC

The Planning Board unanimously approved the July and August meeting minutes. The board accepted the minor subdivision amendment application for 33 Jericho Rd and adopted the associated Findings of Fact. It then approved the minor subdivision as amended, conditional on obtaining state subdivision approval and any required permits. The meeting was adjourned after all business was completed.

• Approved July minutes (all members in favor)
• Approved August minutes (all members in favor)
• Accepted minor subdivision amendment application for 33 Jericho Rd (unanimously)
• Adopted Findings of Fact for the amendment (all members in favor)
• Approved minor subdivision as amended, conditional on state approval and permits (all members in favor)
• Moved to adjourn meeting (motion carried)
• Second adjournment motion passed (all members in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on carryover capital appropriations and a trailer ordinance, followed by a regular meeting to discuss a school fund reallocation, a proposed stop sign at Madigan Street, and a request to trap wildlife for research.

• Resolution 2025-19 Carryover Capital Appropriations (public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-01 Trailer Ordinance (public hearing)
• Resolution 2025-20 Reallocation of School Funds (1st read)
• Resolution 2025-21 Stop Intersection at Madigan Street (1st read)
• USDA Request for Permission to Trap for Wildlife Research

The council voted to carry over $3,545,936 of capital improvement funds to FY 2026. It also granted USDA permission to trap for wildlife research, accepted the August 18 minutes, and authorized payment of $575,720.28 in disbursements. The Trailer Ordinance was adopted and a school‑fund reallocation was tabled for a later hearing.

• Approved USDA permission to trap for wildlife research (all in favor)
• Accepted minutes of the August 18, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Accepted Disbursement Summary Draft #1992 and authorized payment of $575,720.28 (motion carried)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑01 Trailer Ordinance (motion carried, Councilor Korzen opposed)
• Passed Resolution 2025‑19 Carryover Capital Appropriations transferring $3,545,936 to FY 2026 (motion carried)
• Tabled Resolution 2025‑20 Reallocation of School Funds and set public hearing for September 15, 2025 (motion carried)

Cemetery Trustees

The Berlin Cemetery Trustees will meet to approve past minutes and discuss several requests related to Beth Israel Cemetery, including donation requests, maintenance work, a refund for a lot purchase, and signage updates. The body will also address any other procedural or operational items.

• Approve minutes from 3/6/2025 meeting
• Review Beth Israel Cemetery donation requests
• Consider maintenance work request at Beth Israel Cemetery
• Evaluate refund request for Lot purchased by Lynne Nolet
• Discuss updates to cemetery signs

The trustees unanimously approved the March 6, 2025 minutes. They also unanimously approved a maintenance request for Beth Israel Cemetery, a refund of $700 from the trust fund and $1,100 from the City to Lynne Nolet, and the purchase of a double‑sided sign for Hillside Cemetery.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance work request for Beth Israel Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved refund of $700 from trust fund and $1,100 from City to Lynne Nolet (unanimous)
• Approved order of double‑sided Hillside Cemetery sign from Wayfair (unanimous)

Berlin Water Commission

The Berlin Water Commission will accept July financial reports and monthly status updates. The agenda includes reviewing the status of the Kent Street capital improvement project and the NHDES LSLI Grant. The board will also discuss Union Laborer positions and changes to a bank signature card.

• Accept Cashier’s Report – July 2025
• Accept Minutes of July 23, 2025
• Capital Improvement Project Status: Kent Street
• Review & Approve changes to Camden Nat’l Bank Signature Card
• After Hours Call-In – Second Avenue

The Board unanimously accepted the July 23, 2025 minutes and the July 2025 Cashier's Report. It approved reducing the emergency call‑in invoice for 474 Second Avenue from $292 to $150 and adopted revised emergency service language in the Water Works Rules and Regulations. The Board also approved updates to the Northway Bank signature card, adding Commissioner Dupuis and Foreman Paquette while removing Commissioner Ingersoll and Foreman Lefebvre.

• Accepted July 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted July 2025 Cashier's Report (unanimous)
• Adjusted 474 Second Avenue emergency invoice to $150 (unanimous)
• Approved revised emergency service section of BWW Rules (unanimous)
• Approved updated Northway Bank signature card (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Committee

The Berlin Traffic Safety Committee will review the minutes from its July 21 meeting and discuss old and new business items. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the committee will address a handicap parking sign request and a stop sign work order.

• Handicap Parking Sign Request (received 06/11/25)
• Work Order from S. Roy re: Stop signs (referred 08/04/2025)

The committee accepted the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. It also approved the request to replace the yield signs with stop signs at the intersection of Madigan Street and Third Avenue, with all members in favor. No other actions were decided.

• Accepted July 21, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved conversion of Madigan & Third Avenue yield signs to stop signs (all in favor)

City Council

The Berlin City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-18 Budget Transfers, which was tabled at the last meeting. They will also discuss new business including the first reading of Ordinance 2025-01 Trailer Ordinance and Resolution 2025-19 Carryover Capital Appropriations. A plaque will be presented to L. Laflamme during a work session.

• Resolution 2025-18 Budget Transfers (public hearing and vote)
• Ordinance 2025-01 Trailer Ordinance (1st reading)
• Resolution 2025-19 Carryover Capital Appropriations (1st reading)
• Presentation of Plaque to L. Laflamme
• Tax Deferral and Tax Deed Waivers (discussion only)

The council approved a $200,000 budget transfer to the Police Department and ratified AFSCME Local 3657 cost items for FY2026‑FY2028. It also approved a tax deferral, waived several tax deeds, and donated $500 to Berlin K‑Kids. Two ordinances were tabled for public hearings on September 2, 2025.

• Approved $200,000 police budget transfers (unanimous roll‑call)
• Ratified AFSCME Local 3657 cost items FY2026‑FY2028 ($117,500, $136,500, $158,000) (unanimous)
• Approved tax deferral for Shirley Love, 691 Fourth Avenue (unanimous)
• Waived tax deeds items 2349, 2350, 2351, 2860, 3701, 3708, 3711 (unanimous)
• Donated $500 from Council contingency fund to Berlin K‑Kids (majority in favor, 1 abstention)
• Tabled Trailer Ordinance and set public hearing for Sept 2 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025‑19 Carryover Capital Appropriations and set public hearing for Sept 2 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Disbursement Summary Draft #1991 and authorized payment of $1,709,504.11 (unanimous)

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The board will discuss economic development strategies, including updates on Townsquare Media and Recast Your City. Members will review bids and make a decision regarding site work for the Rite-Aid property.

• Bid review and decision on site work for the Rite-Aid property
• Economic Development Strategy updates for Townsquare Media & Videos and Recast Your City
• Financial reports for June and July 2025
• Non-public session for legal advice and land matters

The authority approved the June 2025 meeting minutes and the June and July financial reports, each by unanimous vote. It voted to reject all four bids for the Rite Aid property and to hold off on the project for now. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June and July financial reports (unanimous)
• Rejected all four Rite Aid property bids and paused the project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board swore in Cassandra Mason as a regular Planning Board member. It noted that Larry Laflamme resigned because he is no longer a Berlin resident. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was carried.

• Cassandra Mason sworn in as regular Planning Board member
• Larry Laflamme resignation noted
• Motion to adjourn carried

Police Commission

The Police Commission will review the FY 26 Budget and a job satisfaction survey. The body is also scheduled to discuss revisions to police personnel policy and fitness testing.

• FY 26 Budget
• Police Personnel Policy Revisions
• Fitness Testing Police Revision
• Opioid Abatement
• Berlin Community Coalition meeting/PET Program

The commission unanimously accepted the July 11 minutes and approved the monthly financial report. A motion to approve a fitness testing policy revision was made, though the outcome was not recorded. William Daisey was promoted to lieutenant, and the nonpublic session minutes were sealed. The public meeting was adjourned at 8:49 a.m.

• July 11 minutes accepted unanimously (motion by Morin, seconded by Tremblay)
• Monthly financial report accepted (motion by Morin, seconded by Tremblay)
• Motion to approve fitness testing policy revision made (motion by Tremblay, seconded by Morin; outcome not recorded)
• William Daisey promoted to lieutenant
• Nonpublic session minutes sealed (motion by Morin, seconded by Tremblay)
• Public meeting adjourned at 8:49 a.m. (motion by Morin, seconded by Tremblay)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution 2025-17 regarding the Northern Border Alliance PD. The meeting also includes a first reading of Resolution 2025-18 for budget transfers.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-17 Northern Border Alliance PD
• First reading of Resolution 2025-18 Budget Transfers
• NHDES Request for Proposed Air Monitoring Station
• Notice to Municipalities regarding Dollar General
• Work order from S. Roy regarding stop signs

The council approved the Northern Border Alliance grant resolution after several amendments, authorizing the Berlin Police Commission to apply for and receive $392,721.61 in grant funds. It also approved the NHDES air‑monitoring station agreement, endorsed a liquor license for Dollar General, and accepted the $748,591.60 disbursement summary. Additionally, the council accepted the resignation of Planning Board member Larry Laflamme.

• Approved Northern Border Alliance grant resolution (unanimous)
• Approved NHDES air‑monitoring station agreement (unanimous)
• Endorsed Dollar General combination beverage/wine/tobacco liquor license (unanimous)
• Accepted disbursement summary of $748,591.60 and authorized bill payments (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Planning Board member Larry Laflamme (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Resolution 2025-17 (unanimous)
• Accepted City Manager’s report and placed on file (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Berlin Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests. The board will determine if applicants may deviate from specific zoning ordinances for residential and business properties.

• Case 04-25: Variance for an above ground pool in the front yard at 448 Burgess Street
• Case 05-25: Variance for a free-standing sign within the 10-foot setback at 795 Main Street

The board approved the April 21, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then granted a variance allowing an above‑ground pool in the front yard of 448 Burgess Street by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, it approved a variance for a free‑standing sign at 795 Main Street, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted pool variance for 448 Burgess St (3‑0)
• Granted sign variance for 795 Main St (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Berlin Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review the FY25 budget summary and decide on the allocation of FY25 surplus funds. The meeting includes updates on capital improvement projects and a grant from the NHDES.

• Allocation of FY25 surplus funds
• FY25 Budget Summary
• NHDES – LSLI Grant status
• Capital Improvement Project status
• Primex Rulings

The Berlin Water Commission accepted the June 24, 2025 minutes, the June 2025 Water Works Monthly Status Report, and the June 2025 Cashier's Report, each by unanimous motion. The board voted to encumber the FY25 budget surplus of $82,852.19 into FY26 restricted cash. It also approved hiring two union laborer positions as soon as qualified candidates are found.

• Accepted June 24, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Berlin Water Works Monthly Status Report for June 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted Cashier's Report for June 2025 (all in favor)
• Encumbered FY25 surplus $82,852.19 into FY26 Restricted Cash (all in favor)
• Approved hiring of two union laborer positions when qualified candidates are found (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the FY26 budget, abatement recommendations, and a letter to the Governor and Council regarding a special election. The regular meeting includes a first reading of a resolution concerning the Northern Border Alliance_PD.

• FY26 Budget discussion
• Letter to Governor and Council for Special Election
• Resolution 2025-17 Northern Border Alliance_PD (1st read)
• Abatement Recommendations
• Resignation of C. Arsenault, Supervisor of the Checklist

The City Council approved a cash disbursement of $2,780,775.20. It approved abatements for four properties and denied abatements for five others, recommending a tax deferral for one. The council also tabled the Northern Border Alliance resolution and accepted the resignation of a city employee. All motions passed with unanimous or recorded support.

• Approved property abatement for 54 Argonne St, assessment reduced to $42,300 – all in favor
• Approved property abatement for 26 Goddard Hill Rd, assessment reduced to $387,000 – all in favor
• Denied property abatement for 691 Fourth Ave; recommended tax deferral – all in favor
• Approved property abatement for 263 First Ave, assessment reduced to $242,600 – all in favor
• Denied abatements for 190 Norway St, 517 Champlain St, 576 Champlain St, and 28 Spring St – all in favor
• Approved Disbursement Summary Draft #1989 for $2,780,775.20 – motion passed
• Tabled Resolution 2025-17 Northern Border Alliance and set public hearing for Aug 4 – motion carried
• Accepted resignation of Connor Arsenault – motion carried

Traffic Safety Committee

The Traffic Safety Committee will meet to discuss a proposed ordinance change from the Police Department. The body will also review resident correspondence regarding sidewalk plowing and crosswalks.

• Proposed ordinance change from the Police Department
• Letter from Thomas Sutton regarding sidewalk plowing
• Letter from N. Seymour regarding a crosswalk
• Handicap parking sign request

The Traffic Safety Committee accepted the July 15, 2024 minutes and added the south side of Grafton Street to the sidewalk plow route. It denied a crosswalk request at 52 Mason Street and sent an explanation to the requester. The committee also approved moving forward with a proposed ordinance that would fine trailers parked on city streets for more than five days at $100 per day, while deferring a handicap parking sign request pending more information.

• Accepted July 15, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Added south side of Grafton Street from King to Sullivan to sidewalk plow route (motion carried)
• Denied crosswalk request at 52 Mason Street and to send explanation to Ms. Seymour (motion carried)
• Approved moving forward with proposed ordinance to fine trailers parked >5 days $100 per day (motion carried)
• Deferred handicap parking sign request pending additional information (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Police Commission

The Police Commission will review the FY 26 budget and a job satisfaction survey. The body will also discuss recruitment and retention policies, paging software, and network updates.

• FY 26 Budget
• Recruitment and Retention Policy
• Paging Software
• Network Update Completion / SNS Transition
• Job Satisfaction Survey

The commission unanimously accepted the June 12 minutes and approved the monthly financial report. A new recruitment and retention policy was adopted after a motion and second. The commission also welcomed part‑time Officer Bill Daisey and moved into a nonpublic session before adjourning the public meeting.

• Accepted June 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial report
• Adopted recruitment and retention policy
• Welcomed part‑time Officer Bill Daisey
• Moved into nonpublic session per motion
• Sealed nonpublic minutes
• Adjourned public meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution 2025-16 regarding the NHSL Summer Learning Grant. The meeting includes a work session to discuss Dummer Yard, a vacant legislative seat, and a tax request from Northwoods Mobile Home Park.

• Resolution 2025-16 NHSL Summer Learning Grant
• Northwoods Mobile Home Park Payment in Lieu of Taxes request
• Dummer Yard discussion
• Vacant Legislative Seat discussion

The council moved to send a letter to the Governor and Council asking for a special election to fill the vacant State Representative seat, and the motion passed with a majority while Councilor Valerino abstained. Earlier, the council entered a non‑public session, later unsealed minutes from a July 18, 2022 non‑public session, and returned to the public work session. The council also accepted the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and approved a disbursement summary totaling $1,071,559.61.

• Entered non‑public session (unanimous roll‑call)
• Unsealed July 18, 2022 non‑public session minutes (majority; Councilor Grenier abstained)
• Returned to public work session (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved letter to Governor requesting special election for vacant State Rep seat (majority; Councilor Valerino abstained)
• Accepted June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Disbursement Summary #1988 for $1,071,559.61 and payment of all reviewed bills (motion passed)

Planning Board

The Berlin Planning Board will meet to discuss the Zoning Ordinance with Barrett Planning Group, LLC. The board will also review minutes from June 2025 and provide project updates.

• Zoning Ordinance discussion with Barrett Planning Group, LLC

The Board voted to approve the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Larry Laflamme, seconded by Paul Grenier, and carried unanimously. Later, the Board motioned to adjourn the July 1, 2025 meeting; the motion was made by Dan Whittet, seconded by Lori Langlois, and also carried unanimously.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned July 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Berlin Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve the FY2026 budget as presented at a public hearing. The board will also consider requests for valve and cellular radio purchases and propane bids for FY26.

• Approval of FY2026 Budget
• Superintendents Request for valve and cellular radio purchases
• Approval of FY26 Propane Bids
• NH Public Deposit Investment Pool (NH-PDIP) Transfer
• Coulombe Pond Request

The Berlin Water Commission unanimously approved the FY2026 budget of $2,869,301. It also approved purchases of two cellular radios and three filter valves totaling $48,750, and awarded the FY2025 propane contract to Irving at $1.446 per gallon. The board authorized future $90,000 transfers to the NH Public Deposit Investment Pool without prior board approval and gave the superintendent authority to approve a hunting request at Coulombe Pond. Minutes, the May status report, and the May cashier’s report were accepted and filed.

• Entered non‑public session RSA 91-A:3II(c)-Abatements & Financial Assistance (unanimous)
• Ended non‑public session and returned to public session (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed FY2026 budget $2,869,301.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two cellular radios and three filter valves totaling $48,750 (unanimous)
• Awarded FY2025 propane contract to Irving at $1.446 per gallon (unanimous)
• Authorized future $90,000 transfers to NH‑PDIP without prior board approval (unanimous)
• Approved superintendent to grant hunting request at Coulombe Pond (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed May 2025 Water Works Monthly Status Report and Cashier’s Report (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution 2025-15 to adopt the FY2026 Budget. The meeting includes a work session to discuss assessing items, sewer abatements, and the Dummer Yard project. The council will also review a grant for NHSL Summer Learning.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-15 Adopting FY2026 Budget
• Resolution 2025-16 NHSL Summer Learning Grant (1st read)
• Work session on Tax Deferral, Abatement Recommendations, and Land Use Change Tax
• Wastewater Superintendent report regarding Dummer Yard
• Review of a request for Sewer Charge Adjustment

The council adopted the FY2026 budget of $57,051,987. It approved a tax deferral for Shelly Beaudette and several property tax abatements while denying others. It also accepted a $150 land‑use change tax, authorized a $25 dog‑license civil forfeiture notice, and approved a $500 sewer hardship abatement.

• Adopted FY2026 budget of $57,051,987 (all in favor)
• Approved tax deferral for Shelly Beaudette, 117 Emery St (all in favor)
• Approved property abatements for 5 St. Laurent Ln, 32 Hermanson St, 690 Lancaster St (all in favor)
• Denied property abatements for 96 Bemis St and 27 Glen Ave (all in favor)
• Accepted $150 land‑use change tax for Bruce Luksza (all in favor)
• Authorized $25 dog‑license civil forfeiture notice (all in favor)
• Approved $500 sewer hardship abatement for Regina Lapointe (all in favor)
• Denied multiple sewer abatements and approved hardship abatements where appropriate (all in favor)

Police Commission

The Berlin Police Commission will meet to review the FY 26 Budget and the Policy of Benefits and Conditions of Work. The body will also discuss several community events and a job satisfaction survey.

• FY 26 Budget
• Policy of Benefits and Conditions of Work
• Job Satisfaction Survey
• ATV Festival Meeting and Legislative tour of Jericho State Park
• LEAD Field Day and Fishing Derby

The commission unanimously accepted the May 8, 2025 minutes and approved the monthly financial report. A motion to adopt the updated benefits and conditions of work policy was approved. The commission moved into a nonpublic session, sealed its minutes, and then adjourned the public meeting.

• Accepted May 8, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Approved monthly financial report (motion passed)
• Adopted revised benefits and conditions of work policy (motion passed)
• Moved to nonpublic session per 91‑A:3 II (motion passed)
• Sealed nonpublic minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned public meeting (motion passed)

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The board will meet to discuss the town's economic development strategy. The agenda includes updates on media projects and the Rite-Aid property.

• Townsquare Media & Videos update
• Recast Your City discussion
• Rite-Aid property discussion
• Non-public session for legal advice and land matters

The Authority approved the May 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. It also approved the May financial report, again with unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 PM by a unanimous motion.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to continue a review of a minor subdivision application and hold a discussion regarding the Zoning Ordinance.

• Minor Subdivision application for Daniel Giroux at Tax Map 115, Lot 5 on Burgess Street
• Zoning Ordinance discussion

Vice‑Chair Lori Langlois appointed Cassandra Mason as a voting member for the meeting. The board approved the May 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Appointed Cassandra Mason as voting member (by Vice‑Chair Langlois)
• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2026 Budget and the June 2025 Property Tax Warrant. The meeting includes a first reading of Resolution 2025-15 to adopt the FY2026 Budget.

• Resolution 2025-15 Adopting FY2026 Budget (1st read)
• Property Tax Warrant - June 2025
• Resolution 2025-14 Dollar General Summer Reading Program
• Abatement Recommendation
• BIDPA Appointments

The council voted to accept the June 2025 property tax warrant for period 1 with all members in favor. They also voted to deny the 2024 abatement request for CRP NH Smith, LLC, again with unanimous support. The FY2026 budget was discussed, but no formal vote or decision was recorded.

• Approved property tax warrant for period 1, 2025 (all in favor)
• Denied 2024 abatement for CRP NH Smith, LLC (all in favor)

Berlin Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review the FY2024 financial audit findings and the FY26 budget. The board is also considering approvals for FY26 chemical bids and Kamstrup water meters. A public hearing for the FY26 budget is scheduled for May 28, 2025.

• Review and approval of FY2024 financial audit findings from Vachon Clukay & Co
• FY26 Budget discussion (Public Hearing May 28, 2025)
• Approval of FY26 Chemical Bids
• Discussion of Kamstrup Water Meters
• NHDES LSLI capital improvement project status

The Berlin Water Commission accepted a $60,000 grant from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to fund identification of unknown service‑line materials and authorized Chairman Brungot to execute the grant agreement. The commission also approved FY2026 chemical bids from Harcros Chemicals, decided to transition from Sensus Iperl meters to Kamstrup meters, and authorized completion of documents for a Kearsarge Energy solar project. Additionally, the board accepted the April 2025 status reports, the cashiers report, and the Governance Letter and audit findings from Vachon Bey & Co.

• Accepted $60,000 NHDES lead service line grant and authorized execution of agreement (all in favor)
• Approved FY2026 chemical bids – Harcros Chemicals for Sodium Hydroxide 25% and Sodium Hypochlorite 15% (all in favor)
• Decided to move from Sensus Iperl meters to Kamstrup water meters (all in favor)
• Authorized Donny Labrecque to complete documents for Kearsarge Energy solar project (all in favor)
• Accepted Berlin Water Works Monthly Status Report for April 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted Cashier’s Report for April 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted Governance Letter and audit findings from Vachon Bey & Co. (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2025 (all in favor)

City Council

The Berlin City Council will hold a work session on tax deferral policies and the FY26 budget. A public hearing is scheduled for Resolution 2025-13 regarding SRF NPDES compliance. The regular meeting includes unfinished business on that resolution (tabled from May 5) and a first reading of Resolution 2025-14 for a Dollar General Summer Reading Program. The council may also enter non-public session under state law for personnel, property, or legal matters.

• Work session on tax deferrals and FY26 budget
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-13 (SRF NPDES Compliance)
• Unfinished business: consideration of Resolution 2025-13 (tabled 5/5/2025)
• New business: first reading of Resolution 2025-14 (Dollar General Summer Reading Program)
• Possible non-public session under RSA 91-A for personnel, property, or claims

The City Council accepted the minutes from the May 19 and May 28 meetings and approved a $1,022,419.44 disbursement summary. It passed a resolution authorizing the receipt of a $3,000 Dollar General Summer Reading grant for the public library. The council also approved three BIDPA board nominations, tabled the FY2026 budget for a later hearing, and adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted minutes of May 19 and May 28 meetings (motion passed)
• Approved Disbursement Summary #1986 for $1,022,419.44 and authorized payment (motion passed)
• Passed Resolution 2025-14 to receive $3,000 Dollar General Summer Reading grant (motion passed)
• Approved nominations of Richard Huot, Richard Eastman, and Andre Duchesne to BIDPA board for three‑year terms (motion carried)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-15 adopting FY2026 budget and scheduled public hearing for June 16 (motion carried)
• Accepted City Manager’s report as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:53 pm (motion carried)

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The Berlin Economic Development Authority will receive a presentation from UConn's Technical Assistance to Brownfields program on the former Rite Aid Block property, and review a proposal for the Recast Your City Initiative. The board will also discuss marketing indicators with Townsquare Media and consider economic development strategy including video production decisions. A non-public session is scheduled for legal advice and potential land matters.

• Presentation on UConn TAB Region 1 brownfields report for former Rite Aid Block property
• Meeting with Tyler Tholl of Townsquare Media on marketing indicators and data points
• Review of proposal for Recast Your City Initiative
• Economic Development Strategy discussion including Townsquare Media update/video production decisions
• Non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II (l) and (d) for legal advice and land matters

The board unanimously approved the April meeting minutes and the April financial report. Members adopted the tagline “Berlin, Open for Business” for upcoming promotional videos and agreed to produce short videos over the summer. The board also approved hiring Ms. Preuss for a four‑month Recast Your City intensive. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted video tagline “Berlin, Open for Business” (decision)
• Approved start of short promotional videos over summer (decision)
• Approved hiring Ms. Preuss for a 4‑month Recast Your City intensive (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Berlin Planning Board will continue a public hearing on a minor subdivision application from Daniel Giroux for property at Tax Map 115, Lot 5 on Burgess Street, continued from the April 1 meeting. The board will also discuss potential changes to the zoning ordinance. Other agenda items include approval of April 2025 minutes and project updates.

• Minor subdivision – Daniel Giroux, Tax Map 115, Lot 5; Burgess Street (continued from April 1, 2025)
• Zoning Ordinance discussion
• Approval of April 2025 minutes

The board approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting a name error. The board voted to continue the Daniel Giroux minor subdivision discussion to the June 3, 2025 meeting. A motion to allow resident Sylvia Scarinza to address the board about food‑truck noise was approved by at least a two‑thirds show of hands. No other items were formally decided; discussions on solar, chickens, and the economic impact study were continued without a vote.

• Approved April 1 minutes (motion carried)
• Continued Giroux Minor Subdivision to June 3 (motion carried)
• Allowed Sylvia Scarinza to speak on food‑truck issue (≥2/3 show of hands, motion carried)
• Appointed Cassandra Mason as voting member for the meeting (Chair appointment)

City Council

The Berlin City Council will hold a work session to decide on publishing the budget, followed by a public hearing on seven resolutions (2025-06 through 2025-12) related to ILO, Granite Shield, Eversource, F&G OHRV, Highway Safety, US Forest Service, and EMPG Grant. The regular meeting will address unfinished business, including six tabled resolutions from April 21 (2025-06 through 2025-12), and new business, including a first reading of Resolution 2025-13 for SRF NPDES Compliance. A Committee on Accounts and Claims meeting precedes the council session at 5:30 p.m.

• Work session decision on publishing the budget
• Public hearing on Resolutions 2025-06 through 2025-12 (various PD-related items)
• Unfinished business: six tabled resolutions (2025-06 to 2025-12) from April 21
• New business: Resolution 2025-13 SRF NPDES Compliance (first reading)
• Committee on Accounts and Claims at 5:30 p.m.

The council accepted the minutes of the April 21 and April 28 meetings and approved a disbursement of $849,530.41. It also passed four grant resolutions authorizing the police commission to apply for and receive funds: up to $60,000 for an Intelligence Liaison Officer program, up to $150,000 for the Granite Shield program, $10,000 from the Eversource Charitable Giving Program, and $15,000 from the Fish & Game Department for OHRV patrols.

• Accepted April 21 and April 28 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved disbursement summary and payment of $849,530.41 (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 ILO PD authorizing up to $60,000 grant (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07 Granite Shield PD authorizing up to $150,000 grant (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 Eversource PD authorizing $10,000 grant (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 F&G OHRV PD authorizing $15,000 grant (motion passed)

Police Commission

The Berlin Police Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The agenda also includes a possible non-public session for matters such as personnel, compensation, property, or legal advice under state law.

• FY'26 Budget Discussion
• Possible non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II for personnel, hiring, reputation, property, or pending claims
• Non-meeting options for legal consultation or collective bargaining per RSA 91-A:2

City Council

The Berlin City Council will hold a budget work session to discuss the FY2026 budget for the Board of Education. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda. The council may also enter a non-public session for personnel, property, or legal matters.

• FY2026 Budget – Board of Education discussion

The April 28, 2025 City Council meeting discussed the FY2026 budget, tax rate estimates, and various departmental cuts, but no formal approvals or rejections were recorded. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed. No votes on budget items were taken.

• Motion to adjourn passed

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Berlin Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a rehearing on conditions imposed for a special exception allowing farm animals at 13 Bisson Road. The board will also vote on a membership appointment and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Case 02-25: Theodore L. Bosen seeks rehearing of conditions for keeping farm animals by special exception at 13 Bisson Road, Tax Map 403, Lot 14, Rural Residential Zone
• Vote on membership application of Linda Lamirande
• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the March 31, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then accepted the finding of facts for Case 02-25 with a 4‑0 vote. Finally, the board voted 4‑0 to grant a special exception allowing farm animals at 13 Bisson Road without any conditions.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved finding of facts for Case 02-25 (4-0)
• Granted special exception for farm animals at 13 Bisson Rd, no conditions (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the timber cut yield tax warrant, proposed budget, and sewer rate setting. The regular meeting includes first readings of seven grant resolutions (ILO_PD, Granite Shield_PD, Eversource_PD, F&G OHRV_PD, Highway Safety_PD, US Forest Service_PD, EMPG Grant) and ceremonial items like a Prom Grand March request and Arbor Day Proclamation.

• Work session: timber cut yield tax warrant
• Work session: proposed budget discussion
• Work session: sewer rate setting
• First readings of seven grant resolutions (2025-06 through 2025-12)
• Arbor Day Proclamation and Prom Grand March request

The council accepted the minutes of the April 7 and April 14 meetings and approved a disbursement summary totaling $804,802.93. It tabled seven pending resolutions, scheduling public hearings for May 5, 2025. It also approved the Class of 2025’s use of the Bridge Street walking bridge for their prom march on May 10.

• Accepted minutes of April 7 and April 14 meetings (motion passed)
• Approved disbursement summary $804,802.93 and payment of bills (motion passed)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-06 ILO PD (first read) and set public hearing for May 5 (motion carried)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-07 Granite Shield PD (first read) and set public hearing for May 5 (motion carried)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-08 Eversource PD (first read) and set public hearing for May 5 (motion carried)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-09 F&G OHRV PD (first read) and set public hearing for May 5 (motion carried)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-10 Highway Safety PD (first read) and set public hearing for May 5 (motion carried)
• Approved use of Bridge Street walking bridge for Class of 2025 prom march on May 10 (motion carried)

City Council

The council entered and later sealed two non‑public sessions to discuss the acquisition and sale of real property. It approved a gravel tax of $82.88 for Albert and Mary Guay. The council also awarded the feasibility study for the closed‑loop wastewater treatment project to Wright‑Pierce.

• Entered Non-Meeting per RSA 91-A:2, I(b) Collective Bargaining (unanimous)
• Entered Non-Public Session per RSA 91-A:3 II;(d) for property acquisition (unanimous)
• Sealed minutes of the first non‑public session (unanimous)
• Entered second Non-Public Session per RSA 91-A:3 II;(d) for property sale (unanimous)
• Sealed minutes of the second non‑public session until property is put out for sale (unanimous)
• Approved gravel tax of $82.88 for Albert and Mary Guay (unanimous)
• Awarded feasibility study for closed‑loop wastewater treatment project to Wright‑Pierce (unanimous)

Berlin Water Commission

The Berlin Water Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve FY2026 water rates and the annual budget. They will also review audit findings for FY2024, reappoint board officers, and receive updates on capital projects and the lead service line inventory. The meeting includes a non-public session for personnel, land matters, collective bargaining, and legal consultation.

• Review and approve FY2026 water rates
• Review FY2026 budget
• Review audit findings from Vachon Clukay & Co. for FY2024 financials
• Re-appoint Board Chairperson and Clerk
• Non-public session for personnel, land matters, collective bargaining, and legal consultation

The Berlin Water Commission approved a 2% water rate increase plus a $1 quarterly base charge for FY2026. It also reduced the industrial high‑water‑usage discount from 15% to 7.5% effective July 1, 2025, and adopted the draft FY2026 budget. Commissioners re‑appointed Sean Brungot as Chair and Frederick Treiss as Clerk, and accepted the March status and cashier reports. The board entered and later exited a non‑public session on personnel matters.

• Approved 2% water rate increase and $1 base charge per quarter (all in favor)
• Reduced industrial high‑water‑usage discount to 7.5% effective July 1, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved draft FY2026 budget (majority in favor)
• Re‑appointed Sean Brungot as Board Chair (all in favor)
• Re‑appointed Frederick Treiss as Board Clerk (all in favor)
• Accepted March 2025 Water Works Monthly Status Report (all in favor)
• Accepted March 2025 Cashier’s Report (all in favor)
• Entered non‑public session on personnel wages (all in favor) and later exited it (all in favor)

Berlin Airport Authority

The Berlin Airport Authority will meet to discuss requests for the use of airport grounds and a Certificate of Authority. The body will also review minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting.

• Horseshoe Tournament Request from Z. Chambers
• Softball Field Use
• Certificate of Authority

The board approved several requests and authorizations. It voted 5-0 to allow year‑round horseshoe and cornhole tournaments and to let the Berlin Boom Piers group improve and use the airport softball field, with the City Manager overseeing the use. The authority also authorized the City Manager to sign contracts for the National Guard lease and appointed David Arsenault as a temporary airport manager. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Accepted minutes of Feb 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved horseshoe and cornhole tournaments year‑round; City Manager to handle requests (5-0)
• Authorized Berlin Boom Piers to improve and use softball field; City Manager to oversee (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute contracts for National Guard lease (Certificate of Authority) (5-0)
• Appointed David Arsenault as temporary airport manager (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Berlin City Council will hold a budget work session focused on the FY2026 Safety Division budgets for Police and Fire/EMS. The council may also discuss other matters and could enter a non-public session for personnel, hiring, or legal matters as permitted by state law.

• Review of FY2026 Police Department budget
• Review of FY2026 Fire Department/EMS budget
• Possible non-public session for personnel or hiring
• Other business as needed

The City Council adjourned the April 14, 2024 budget session after discussion of the FY2025 safety division budgets. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on budget items were recorded. The motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Berthiaume, seconded by Councilor Higbee, and carried.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The Berlin Economic Development Authority will approve March minutes and financial report, then meet with Ilana Preuss to learn about the Recast Your City Initiative. They will discuss economic development strategy including website update, Townsquare Media video production decisions, and an update on the Rite Aid lot. The meeting also includes a non-public session for legal advice and land matters.

• Meeting with Ilana Preuss on Recast Your City Initiative
• Townsquare Media video production decisions
• Rite Aid lot update
• Website update discussion
• Non-public session for legal advice and land matters (RSA 91-A:3)

The board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes and the March financial report, each with unanimous support. They decided to purchase copies of Ilana Preuss’s book and to involve the Main Street Program and the Chamber of Commerce in downtown revitalization. The board unanimously agreed to entertain Ms. Preuss’s proposal for a one‑on‑one intensive with the city. They adopted the video tagline “Berlin, Open for Business” and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March financial report (unanimous)
• Purchased copies of Ilana Preuss’s book (unanimous)
• Involve Main Street Program and Chamber of Commerce in downtown project (unanimous)
• Entitled to entertain Ms. Preuss’s one‑on‑one intensive proposal (unanimous)
• Adopted video tagline “Berlin, Open for Business”
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on the budget, covering outside agencies, housing, health/welfare, and library, as well as a gravel tax warrant. A public hearing will be held on Resolution 2025-04 (Elderly Exemptions) and Resolution 2025-05 (OSG Authorization), both previously tabled. The regular meeting includes approval of minutes and disbursements, plus committee reports and a Zoning Board application.

• Budget work session: outside agencies, housing, health/welfare, library
• Gravel Tax Warrant discussion
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-04 Elderly Exemptions
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-05 OSG Authorization
• Application to Zoning Board of Adjustment – N. Armstrong

The council passed Resolution 2025-05, accepting an $847,152 Overflow and Stormwater Reuse grant and authorizing its use. It also passed Resolution 2025-04, changing the elderly exemption income limits to $21,000 for single and $29,000 for married residents, effective April 1, 2025. Additional motions accepted the meeting minutes, a disbursement summary, the City Manager’s and Mayor’s reports, and allowed an Earth Week celebration at the Riverwalk.

• Accepted March 17 and March 24 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Disbursement Summary Draft #1982 and payment of bills (motion passed)
• Passed Resolution 2025-04 updating elderly exemption limits to $21,000 single and $29,000 married (motion passed)
• Passed Resolution 2025-05 authorizing acceptance and use of $847,152 OSG grant (motion passed)
• Accepted City Manager’s report and placed it on file (motion passed)
• Approved Earth Week celebration planned by Berlin Elementary School to proceed (motion passed)
• Accepted Mayor’s report and placed it on file (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to review the FY 26 Budget and monthly financial reports. The body will also discuss hiring, training, and various community events.

• FY 26 Budget
• Hiring
• Drug Take Back Day
• Memorial for US Border Patrol
• PSTC Visit

The commission approved the hiring of Cade Raymond as a patrol officer and Crystal Wallace as a dispatcher. The March 6 minutes and the monthly financial report were accepted. Motions were made to enter and exit a nonpublic session and to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• March 6 minutes accepted unanimously (motion by Comm. Pivin, seconded by Comm. Morin)
• Monthly financial report approved (motion by Comm. Morin, seconded by Comm. Pivin)
• Cade Raymond hired as patrol officer
• Crystal Wallace hired as dispatcher
• Moved to nonpublic session (motion by Comm. Morin, seconded by Comm. Pivin)
• Minutes of nonpublic session sealed (motion by Comm. Morin, seconded by Comm. Pivin)
• Public meeting adjourned (motion by Comm. Morin, seconded by Comm. Pivin)
• Public meeting reconvened after nonpublic session

Planning Board

The Berlin Planning Board will hold a conceptual consultation for a renewable natural gas metering and regulating station proposed by Mt. Carberry Project LLC on Tax Map 414, Lot 4. The board will also continue a minor subdivision review for Daniel Giroux on Burgess Street (Tax Map 115, Lot 5) from the March 4 meeting. Procedural items include public comments, approval of March 2025 minutes, and project updates.

• Conceptual consultation – Mt. Carberry Project LLC renewable natural gas metering & regulating station (Tax Map 414, Lot 4)
• Minor subdivision – Daniel Giroux, Burgess Street (Tax Map 115, Lot 5), continued from March 4, 2025
• Public comments at start and end of meeting
• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. It also voted to continue the Giroux Minor Subdivision discussion at the May 6, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Continued Giroux Minor Subdivision to May 6, 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the February 24, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the finding of facts for Case 03‑25 by a 4‑0 vote. Finally, the board granted the special exception requested by Edward and Susan Solar for a single‑family manufactured home at 29 Bridge Street, also by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The decision will be mailed to the applicants within five days.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved finding of facts for Case 03-25 (4-0)
• Granted Special Exception for 29 Bridge Street manufactured home (4-0)

City Council

The Berlin City Council is holding a budget work session focused on the Public Works Division. The session may also include a non-public discussion on personnel, hiring, or legal matters.

• Budget work session for the Public Works Division

The council heard reports on recreation, public works, solid waste, street lighting, parks, and sewer budgets and programs. Councilors reminded the public of a March 27 presentation on the Dummer Yard soil monofill project. Councilors moved to adjourn, and the motion passed.

• Adjourned work session (motion passed)

Berlin Water Commission

The Berlin Water Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and approve the 2024 Water Quality (CCR) Report, consider a Knollwood Energy Credit, and discuss the re-appointment of Commissioner Treiss. Old business includes updates on capital improvement projects, the NHDES Lead Service Line Inventory, and a proposed industrial high water usage discount rate reduction. The board will also enter non-public session for personnel, land, and collective bargaining matters.

• Review and approve 2024 Water Quality (CCR) Report
• Knollwood Energy Credit discussion
• Re-appointment of Commissioner Treiss
• Industrial High Water Usage Discount Rate Reduction
• Capital Improvement Project Status update

The commission unanimously approved the Working Agreement with Local Union #1444 covering July 1 2025 through June 30 2028. It also accepted the February 2025 minutes, the monthly status report, the cashier’s report, and the 2024 Water Quality Report. The board postponed sending a discount‑rate letter to industrial customer Burgess Biopower until the April meeting. A check for $297 energy credit was received and recorded.

• Accepted February 19, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Berlin Water Works Monthly Status Report for February 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted Cashier’s Report for February 2025 (all in favor)
• Postponed sending Industrial High Water Usage discount letter (decision to hold until April)
• Accepted Knollwood Energy Credit check of $297.00 (all in favor)
• Accepted 2024 Water Quality Report for inclusion with bills and posting online (all in favor)
• Approved re‑appointment of Commissioner Frederick Treiss (city council approved, term until May 1 2029)
• Approved Working Agreement with Local Union #1444 for July 1 2025–June 30 2028 (all in favor)

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The Berlin Economic Development Authority will discuss its economic development strategy, including updates on the website, Townsquare Media, and the Rite Aid lot. The meeting will also include approval of February minutes and financial report, followed by a non-public session for legal advice and possible land matters.

• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report for February 2025
• Discussion of economic development strategy with website, Townsquare Media, and Rite Aid lot updates
• Non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II for legal advice and land matters

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss elderly exemptions and the budget for administration/funds/IT, then convene a regular meeting. In new business, the council will consider ratification of a tentative agreement and cost items with AFSCME Local 3421, along with first readings of resolutions on elderly exemptions (2025-04) and OSG authorization (2025-05). The mayor's report includes a letter about ATV non-resident passes and a horseshoe tournament request.

• Ratification of tentative agreement and cost items with AFSCME Local 3421
• Resolution 2025-04: Elderly Exemptions (1st read)
• Resolution 2025-05: OSG Authorization (1st read)
• Letter from Paul Tofanelli re: ATV Non-Resident Pass
• Horseshoe Tournament Request – Z. Chambers

The Berlin City Council approved the cost items for the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3421, covering clerical employees, public works supervisors, the building inspector, and the assistant fire chief. The costs are $41,919 in year one, $47,118 in year two, and $48,076 in year three. The council also tabled two resolutions (elderly exemptions and OSG authorization) to schedule public hearings on April 7, 2025, and approved Planning Board and Zoning Board appointments.

• Approved AFSCME Local 3421 contract cost items (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-04 Elderly Exemptions, public hearing set for April 7, 2025
• Tabled Resolution 2025-05 OSG Authorization, public hearing set for April 7, 2025
• Approved Planning Board and Zoning Board appointments as presented
• Accepted City Manager's report and placed on file
• Accepted Mayor's report and placed on file
• Approved disbursement summary of $870,587.39
• Approved minutes of March 3 and March 10 meetings

City Council

The Berlin City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2026 budget for the Board of Education. The agenda also includes a possible non-public session for matters such as employee compensation, hiring, reputation, real estate, or legal consultation. No other substantive items are listed.

• FY2026 Budget – Board of Education
• Possible non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II for employee, property, or legal matters

The City Council held a work session to review the Berlin School District's FY2026 budget request of $25,081,411, a 6.5% increase over the current budget. No votes were taken on the budget; the session was informational. The council also entered non-public session to discuss an employee matter, but no votes were taken.

• Entered non-public session for employee matter (unanimous)
• Adjourned non-public session and returned to open session (unanimous)
• Reviewed FY2026 school budget request of $25,081,411 (no vote)
• Adjourned work session at 8:07 pm (motion by Grenier, second by Morency)

Cemetery Trustees

The Berlin Cemetery Trustees will review minutes, receive an update on the perpetual care agreement with St. Anne's Church, and address questions regarding cremations and a donation at Beth Israel Cemetery. They will also consider a request about splitting a double lot at Hillside Cemetery and discuss USDA trapping at New City Cemetery.

• Update on Perpetual Care Agreement with St. Anne's Church
• Beth Israel Cemetery – question on cremations
• Beth Israel Cemetery – donation
• Hillside Cemetery – question about splitting a double lot
• New City Cemetery – USDA trapping

The Cemetery Trustees voted unanimously to approve the minutes from October 2, 2024. They also voted unanimously to deny splitting lots in Hillside Cemetery, and to allow the USDA to trap animals at New City Cemetery for rabies research. A motion to prohibit burial of remains or cremated remains above ground level passed with one dissenting vote (Morrissette).

• Approved minutes of October 2, 2024, as presented.
• Denied splitting lots in Hillside Cemetery (unanimous).
• Allowed USDA to trap animals at New City Cemetery starting in May (unanimous).
• Prohibited burial of remains or cremated remains above ground level (passed, Morrissette dissenting).
• Agreed to allow cremains burial in Beth Israel Cemetery (non-traditional, after discussion).
• Requested a letter signed by all siblings for a burial lot in Beth Israel Cemetery.
• Directed staff to gather quotes for a cemetery sign for Hillside City Cemetery.
• Requested the City reset more headstones in New City Cemetery this summer.

Police Commission

The Berlin Police Commission accepted the FY'26 budget, which includes a 2.8% increase (5.3% with benefits), and approved the monthly financial report. The commission also recognized annual awards, reviewed use of force reports, and noted the fire department will take over ambulance service on April 1, 2025. No decisions were made in the nonpublic session.

• Accepted FY'26 budget with 2.8% increase (5.3% with benefits)
• Accepted monthly financial report
• Accepted February 18, 2025 public and nonpublic minutes
• Sealed nonpublic session minutes
• Adjourned public meeting and entered nonpublic session

Planning Board

The Berlin Planning Board will vote on the Capital Improvement Program and consider a conceptual consultation for the Dummer Yard Repurposing project. They will also discuss zoning ordinance amendments with Barrett Consulting and review a minor subdivision application on Burgess Street. Public comments and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.

• Capital Improvement Program presentation and vote
• Conceptual consultation for North & South Construction Services' Dummer Yard Repurposing Project (Tax Map 133, Lot 105)
• Zoning Ordinance discussion with Barrett Consulting
• Minor subdivision application by Daniel Giroux on Burgess Street (Tax Map 115, Lot 5)
• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the Capital Improvement Plan as presented to the Berlin City Council, despite noting that most items will not be funded due to revenue issues. The board also accepted a minor subdivision application as complete and opened a public hearing, but continued the decision to the next meeting after concerns were raised about well requirements. A conceptual consultation for a soil monofill project was presented, with no binding action taken.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Giroux minor subdivision application as complete (unanimous)
• Continued Giroux minor subdivision public hearing to April 1, 2025
• Recommended Capital Improvement Plan to City Council (unanimous)

Berlin Airport Authority

The Berlin Airport Authority is holding a meeting on March 4, 2025, but the only agenda item is to attend the Town of Milan Selectboard Public Meeting. No other business is listed. This appears to be a procedural attendance, not a decision-making session.

• Attend the Town of Milan Selectboard Public Meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY26 budget, an audit, and an Equalization Ratio Study 2024. The regular meeting includes appointments to the Berlin Water Commission.

• FY26 budget presentation
• Equalization Ratio Study 2024
• Grant amendments for recycling and fire trucks
• Appointment of J. Dupuis and re-appointment of F. Treiss to Berlin Water Commission
• Notice regarding Meldi 19 Corp. dba Berlin Smoke Beer Cigar

The Berlin City Council approved a disbursement summary totaling $1,539,603.50 and reappointed Frederick Treiss to the Berlin Water Commission. It also appointed Joseph Dupuis to fill a vacant Water Commission seat. The council accepted the City Manager's report, which noted Berlin EMS will exit its contract early and the city will take over EMS services on April 1.

• Approved disbursement summary of $1,539,603.50 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Frederick Treiss to Berlin Water Commission until May 1, 2029 (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Dupuis to Berlin Water Commission until May 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted City Manager's report as filed (unanimous)
• Accepted Mayor's report as filed (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Berlin Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two special exception requests from Theodore L. Bosen for property at 13 Bisson Road in the Rural Residential Zone. The first request seeks to allow a two-family dwelling, and the second seeks to allow farm animals. Both are considered under Article V, Section 17-52 of the city zoning ordinance.

• Case 01-25: Special exception to allow a two-family dwelling at 13 Bisson Road (Tax Map 403, Lot 14) in the Rural Residential Zone.
• Case 02-25: Special exception to allow farm animals at the same property.
• Approval of June 2024 meeting minutes.

The Berlin Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two special exceptions for Theodore L. Bosen at 13 Bisson Road (Map 403, Lot 14). The first allows a two-family dwelling, conditioned on completing all necessary permitting and obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy. The second allows farm animals, limited to chickens and goats, with no commercial use. Both decisions were 4-0.

• Approved special exception for two-family dwelling at 13 Bisson Road (4-0), conditioned on permits and Certificate of Occupancy
• Approved special exception for farm animals at 13 Bisson Road (4-0), limited to chickens and goats, no commercial use
• Approved June 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Berlin Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to accept minutes, financial reports, and discuss old business including the Burgess Biopower bankruptcy and discount rate reduction. New business includes a hypochlorite tank report and the annual water balance report. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel, land, and collective bargaining matters.

• Burgess Biopower bankruptcy update
• Burgess Bio-Power discount rate reduction
• Capital Improvement Project status
• Kenway hypochlorite tank report
• Commissioner Treiss reappointment

The Berlin Water Commission voted unanimously to reduce the industrial high-water usage discount from 15% to 10%, effective July 1, 2025, citing potential rate increases. The board also accepted the January monthly status report and cashier's report, and entered a non-public session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Reduced industrial high-water usage discount from 15% to 10% effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted January 2025 monthly status report (unanimous)
• Accepted January 2025 cashier's report (unanimous)
• Entered non-public session for personnel discussion (unanimous roll call)
• Sealed non-public session discussions (unanimous roll call)

Police Commission

The Police Commission is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2026 budget. The agenda also allows for a non-public session if necessary to discuss personnel, legal, or property matters.

• FY 2026 Budget discussion

The Berlin Police Commission held a work session to discuss the FY 26 budget proposal, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. Chief Buteau also informed the commission about a new volunteer Department Chaplain position and his upcoming 10-day absence, during which Deputy Chief Roy will be in charge. The meeting moved into a nonpublic session, where no decisions were made, and the minutes were sealed.

• Discussed FY 26 Budget Proposal (no action taken)
• Informed of new Department Chaplain volunteer position (no vote)
• Noted Chief Buteau's 10-day absence, Deputy Chief Roy to lead (no vote)
• Moved to nonpublic session per 91-A:3 II (approved)
• Sealed nonpublic session minutes (approved)

City Council

The Berlin City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Timber Tax Warrant and the Tax Rate Setting Process. A public hearing is scheduled for Resolution 2025-03, an EMS Training Grant, and a progress report on the Berlin Boys & Girls Club Childcare CDBG project. The regular meeting includes unfinished business on the tabled EMS Training Grant resolution, committee reports, and a possible non-public session for personnel, legal, or property matters.

• Work session on Timber Tax Warrant
• Work session on Tax Rate Setting Process
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-03 EMS Training Grant
• Progress report on Berlin Boys & Girls Club Childcare CDBG project
• Possible non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II

The Berlin City Council passed Resolution 2025-03, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and receive up to $15,000 from the Work Invest NH Training Grant Program for EMS training. The council also accepted the minutes of previous meetings and approved a disbursement summary totaling $1,482,352.14. A public hearing was held on the completed Boys & Girls Club childcare CDBG project at White Mountain Community College, which opened in January 2025.

• Passed Resolution 2025-03 EMS Training Grant (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of Feb 3 and Feb 11 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved disbursement summary of $1,482,352.14 (unanimous)
• Accepted City Manager's report and placed on file (unanimous)

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The Berlin Economic Development Authority will discuss and potentially act on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, as well as an economic development strategy update including website and Townsquare Media items. The meeting also includes board elections, approval of previous minutes, and a non-public session for legal advice and land matters.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget review
• Economic Development Strategy discussion including website and Townsquare Media update
• Board Elections
• Non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 for legal advice and land matters

The Berlin Economic Development Authority approved its FY2026 budget, cutting the business development line to $250,000 and reallocating $50,000 to advertising. The board also elected Gabriella Goode as chair and Peter Higbee as vice chair, and approved January minutes and financials.

• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January financials (unanimous)
• Elected Gabriella Goode as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Peter Higbee as vice chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 budget as presented, with business development cut to $250,000 and $50,000 moved to advertising (unanimous)
• Agreed to reschedule March meeting to March 19

Berlin Airport Authority

This is a routine meeting of the Berlin Airport Authority. The board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a letter from a town selectman. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting
• Consider correspondence from Michael E. Galuszka, Selectman, Town of Milan, NH

The Berlin Airport Authority voted 5-2 not to alter the lease agreement with the National Guard, despite objections from a Milan selectman and some commissioners. The agreement, which includes $4,999 for operation and maintenance, was previously vetted by legal counsel. A public meeting on the matter is planned for March 3 in Milan.

• Added public comments to agenda (6-1)
• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted not to alter National Guard lease agreement (5-2)

Police Commission

The Berlin Police Commission holds its monthly meeting, discussing the FY 26 budget, a highway safety grant, and other routine business. The commission will also consider old and new business items including a department meeting, coalition meeting, retiree meeting, and education benefits. Public comments will be heard before potential non-public sessions.

• FY 26 Budget Discussion
• Highway Safety Grant
• Monthly Financial Report
• Acceptance of January 9, 2024 minutes
• Education Benefit

The Berlin Police Commission accepted the January minutes and monthly financial report, and reviewed a rough draft of the FY26 budget and a proposed union contract. A February 18 work session was scheduled to continue budget discussions. No final budget decisions were made.

• Accepted January 9, 2025 public and nonpublic minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial report (unanimous)
• Scheduled February 18 work session for FY26 budget discussion

Planning Board

The Berlin Planning Board will hold a conceptual consultation for the DHD Solar/Cates Hill Solar Project on Tax Map 406, Lot 2, owned by Leanne Moses. The board will also consider a lot merger and approve January minutes.

• Conceptual consultation for DHD Solar/Cates Hill Solar Project on Tax Map 406 Lot 2
• Lot merger item on the agenda

The Berlin Planning Board approved two lot mergers: one for 143 Cates Hill Road (Map 406 Lots 9 & 10) and one for 10 Harrington Avenue (Map 128 Lot 10 and Map 120 Lot 417). The board also heard a conceptual presentation from Davis Hill Development for a solar project on Cates Hill Road, with no formal action taken. Minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved lot merger for 143 Cates Hill Road, Map 406 Lots 9 & 10 (all in favor)
• Accepted Findings of Fact for 143 Cates Hill Road merger (all in favor)
• Approved lot merger for 10 Harrington Avenue, Map 128 Lot 10 and Map 120 Lot 417 (all in favor)
• Accepted Findings of Fact for 10 Harrington Avenue merger (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the Capital Improvement Plan and the Land Use Change Tax. The regular meeting includes a first reading of a resolution regarding an EMS Training Grant.

• Work session on Capital Improvement Plan
• Work session on Land Use Change Tax
• Resolution 2025-03 EMS Training Grant (1st read)
• Family Resource Center Community Baby Shower request

The Berlin City Council tabled Resolution 2025-03, an EMS Training Grant, and scheduled a public hearing for February 18, 2025. The council approved the Family Resource Center's request to use lawn space for a Community Baby Shower on July 19, 2025. It also accepted the minutes, disbursements totaling $1,028,763.58, and the City Manager's report.

• Tabled Resolution 2025-03 EMS Training Grant, scheduled public hearing for Feb 18, 2025
• Approved Family Resource Center's request for lawn space for Community Baby Shower on July 19, 2025
• Accepted minutes of January 21, 2025 meeting
• Approved disbursement summary of $1,028,763.58
• Accepted City Manager's report and placed it on file

Berlin Airport Authority

The Berlin Airport Authority is meeting with the Milan Selectboard. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the lease of airport property to the NH Air National Guard.

• Discussion of airport property lease to the NH Air National Guard

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a Tax Anticipation Note and a notice regarding Bob's Variety Store. Public hearings are scheduled for Resolution 2025-01 (SRF Authorization) and Resolution 2025-02 (FEMA Reimbursement), both previously tabled. The regular meeting includes council reports and public comments.

• Work session: Tax Anticipation Note
• Work session: Notice to Municipalities – Bob's Variety Store
• Public hearing: Resolution 2025-01 SRF Authorization
• Public hearing: Resolution 2025-02 FEMA Reimbursement
• Possible non-public session for personnel, property, or legal matters

The Berlin City Council approved two resolutions: one authorizing a $960,000 Clean Water State Revolving Loan for sewer outflow improvements on Watson Street, and another accepting $106,871.25 in FEMA storm damage reimbursement funds. Both items had been tabled at the previous meeting and were passed unanimously. The council also accepted the minutes, disbursements totaling $2,065,573.54, and the City Manager's report.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 authorizing $960,000 SRF loan for Watson Street sewer improvements
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 accepting $106,871.25 FEMA reimbursement for December 2023 storm damage
• Accepted minutes of January 6, 2025 meeting
• Approved disbursement summary of $2,065,573.54
• Accepted City Manager's report

Berlin Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review the December monthly status and cashier's reports. The meeting includes discussions on the Burgess Biopower bankruptcy and planning for Kent Street in Summer 2025. A non-public session is scheduled to address personnel, land matters, and collective bargaining.

• Burgess Biopower Bankruptcy and Discount Rate Reduction
• Kent Street Planning for Summer 2025
• Review and approval of Indemnity Agreement
• NHDES LSLI status
• Discussion regarding meters

The Berlin Water Commission approved moving forward with planning to replace a 6-inch cast iron water main on Kent Street in summer 2025, coordinating with city drain repairs to save about $18,000. The board also accepted the December 2024 monthly status report, cashier's report, and an indemnity agreement for Superintendent Labrecque. The Burgess Biopower discount rate reduction was tabled pending ongoing negotiations.

• Approved planning for Kent Street water main replacement (all in favor)
• Accepted December 2024 monthly status report (all in favor)
• Accepted December 2024 cashier's report (all in favor)
• Approved indemnity agreement for Superintendent Labrecque (all in favor)
• Tabled Burgess Biopower discount rate reduction to next meeting

Berlin Airport Authority

The Berlin Airport Authority will consider a lease with the National Guard and discuss its right of first refusal on a hangar sale based on correspondence from Armand Carignan. The board will also approve minutes from October 2024 and take public comments. A non-public session may follow for personnel, property, or legal matters.

• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of BAA's right of first refusal on hangar sale (correspondence from Armand Carignan)
• Consideration of a lease with the National Guard
• Public comments period
• Potential non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II

The Berlin Airport Authority voted not to exercise its right of first refusal on the sale of a hangar by Armand Carignan. It also approved the National Guard lease and associated documents, subject to a public meeting with the Town of Milan and the NH Guard, with no action until after that meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 9, 2024 meeting (all in favor)
• Declined to exercise right of first refusal on Carignan hangar sale (all in favor)
• Approved National Guard lease and associated documents, subject to public meeting in Milan (roll call, all in favor)

Police Commission

The Berlin Police Commission will hold its monthly public meeting on January 9, 2025, covering old and new business. Agenda items include discussion of the FY26 budget, the FY24 annual report, opioid abatement funds, and a Milan dispatch contract. The commission may also enter a non-public session for personnel or legal matters.

• FY 26 Budget Discussion
• Opioid Abatement Funds
• Milan Dispatch Contract
• Back-Up Generator
• FY 24 Annual Report

The Berlin Police Commission accepted the December 12, 2024 minutes and the monthly financial report, noting unusual spending in training and tires. They discussed the FY 26 budget, pending union contracts, and upcoming law changes requiring weekend bail hearings. The Chief reported $200,000 in cuts from the CIP budget for this fiscal year, and no decisions were made in the nonpublic session.

• Accepted December 12, 2024 minutes unanimously
• Sealed nonpublic minutes from December 12, 2024
• Accepted monthly financial report unanimously
• Moved into nonpublic session; no decisions made

Berlin Economic Development Authority

The Berlin Economic Development Authority reviewed a presentation from Townsquare Media on digital marketing strategies. The board voted to sign a 12-month contract with a three-month evaluation period. They also discussed temporary uses for a downtown lot and potential development of St. Joseph's school building. The authority declined to support a project at White Mountain Paper property in Gorham due to staffing constraints.

• Approved 12-month contract with Townsquare Media for marketing, with evaluation after three months
• Discussed temporary seasonal uses for downtown lot
• Noted St. Joseph's school building available for development; suggested approaching AHEAD
• Declined to take on grant management for White Mountain Paper development in Gorham due to capacity
• Approved financial report and meeting minutes

The Berlin Economic Development Authority approved the November and December financial reports and reviewed a promotional video for the website and advertising. Chair Dick Huot announced he will step down, with Gabriella Goode interested in the role; a vote will occur in February. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November and December financials (unanimous)
• Reviewed marketing video; edits to be made
• Chair transition to be voted on in February

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss updates regarding Berlin Community Power and the Housing Opportunity Grant 2.0. The board will also review project updates and approve the December 2024 minutes.

• Berlin Community Power update
• Housing Opportunity Grant 2.0 update
• Approval of December 2024 minutes

The Berlin Planning Board approved the December 2024 minutes and received updates on several projects. The city received a $100,000 Housing Opportunity Grant 2.0, and Barrette Consulting will begin rewriting the entire zoning ordinance within twenty months. The board discussed deferring the Community Power launch due to lack of savings, and heard updates on demolitions, solar projects, and a proposed soil monofill. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 3, 2024 minutes as presented (all in favor)
• Received $100,000 Housing Opportunity Grant 2.0 for zoning rewrite
• Discussed deferring Community Power launch (no vote)
• Noted asbestos remediation at 745 Main St and 5 Birch St is on hold due to contractor scheduling
• Heard Northwood Mobile Home Park seeks solar exemption or PILOT for solar array
• Heard commercial solar farm proposal on Cates Hill (14,000 panels on 30 acres)
• Heard FEMA funds received for 2017 Enman Hill storm damage
• Heard North and South Construction Services proposes soil monofill at Dummer Yard

City Council

The Berlin City Council will hold a work session covering a Land Use Change Tax, a mobile veterinary clinic proposal, and an investment policy review. A public hearing will address two tabled resolutions: the HSI Grant PD for the police department and an amendment to the FY25 budget. The regular meeting will then vote on those resolutions and introduce new resolutions for SRF (State Revolving Fund) authorization and FEMA reimbursement.

• Resolution 2024-28 HSI Grant PD (tabled from 12/16/2024)
• Resolution 2024-29 Amending FY25 Budget (tabled from 12/16/2024)
• Resolution 2025-01 SRF Authorization (1st Read)
• Resolution 2025-02 FEMA Reimbursement (1st Read)
• Work session item: Mobile Veterinary Clinic Proposal

The Berlin City Council passed two resolutions that had been tabled in December: Resolution 2024-28 authorizing the Police Commission to apply for HSI-ICE grant funds up to $15,000 per officer, and Resolution 2024-29 amending the FY25 budget to a total of $59,638,048, a reduction of $829,774. The council also tabled two new resolutions (2025-01 and 2025-02) and scheduled public hearings for January 21, 2025. No public comments were made during the public hearings.

• Passed Resolution 2024-28 authorizing HSI grant application (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 2024-29 amending FY25 budget to $59,638,048 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-01 SRF Authorization, public hearing set for Jan 21
• Tabled Resolution 2025-02 FEMA Reimbursement, public hearing set for Jan 21
• Accepted disbursement summary of $857,309.36 (unanimous)
• Accepted City Manager's report as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council accepted two land use change tax warrants totaling $20,470 and approved a proposal for Wandersnip Mobile Pet Clinic to use Heritage Park. The council also reviewed the annual investment policy with no changes. A solar project at Northwoods Mobile Home Park was discussed, with a formal request for a tax exemption to be submitted later.

• Accepted land use change tax warrant for State of NH (Map 407 Lot 3.30) for $14,720 (all in favor)
• Accepted land use change tax warrant for Shadow Ridge, LLC (Map 126 Lot 1) for $5,750 (all in favor)
• Approved Wandersnip Mobile Pet Clinic proposal to use Heritage Park (all in favor)
• Reviewed investment policy annually with no changes