Chichester public meetings in 2025

Heritage Commission

The Chichester Heritage Commission held a meeting on December 31, 2025. The minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, votes, or other substantive actions. No decisions were made or documented during this session.

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a request for encumbrance from the Police Department. Other agenda items include the signature folder approval and Upton & Hatfield.

• Police Department request for encumbrance
• Signature Folder Approval
• Upton & Hatfield

The board entered a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, paragraph 2, and then returned to the public session. A motion to encumber $22,320 from the 2025 Patrolman FT budget to keep Officer Duddy on payroll until May 2026 was approved unanimously. The meeting was then formally closed.

• Entered non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, paragraph 2 (approved)
• Encumbered $22,320 from 2025 Patrolman FT budget for Officer Duddy payroll (2-0)
• Closed the meeting (2-0)

Trustees of the Trust

The trustees processed a $300,000 deposit and allocated specific amounts to various town and school trust funds. They also processed cemetery withdrawals totaling $2,495.09. The meeting recorded reimbursement requests from the Selectmen for $15,247.23 and $68,438.64. The next meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026.

• Allocated $25,000 to Government Vehicle Maintenance Expendable Trust
• Allocated $13,000 to Fire Department PPE & Associated Repair/Replacement Expendable Trust Fund
• Allocated $20,000 to Fire Rescue Apparatus & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
• Allocated $20,000 to Fire/Rescue Department Breathing Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund
• Allocated $7,000 to Town Reappraisal Capital Reserve Fund
• Allocated $15,000 to Town Facilitates Capital Reserve Fund
• Allocated $20,000 to Office Equipment Capital Reserve Fund; $100,000 to School Board Building Maintenance Expendable Trust Fund; $50,000 to Special Education Fund; $30,000 to Technology Trust
• Processed cemetery withdrawals totaling $2,495.09 for ten cemeteries

Selectmen's Office

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and general business. The board will review the signature folder and payroll.

• Signature folder approval
• Payroll review

The Select Board and Budget Advisory Committee approved a $1,585,488.80 town manifest and encumbered $201,472.90 for highway reconstruction and asphalt work. Police training and new‑hire funds received small approvals. Several department budgets were either approved or tabled pending further information.

• Encumber $201,472.90 for highway reconstruction and asphalt (unanimous Yes)
• Approve $4,357.51 from Police Training Expendable Trust Fund (unanimous Yes)
• Approve $89.15 from Police New Hire Fund (unanimous Yes)
• Approve manifest dated Dec 11, 2025 for $1,585,488.80 (unanimous Yes)
• Approve Library budget as presented (unanimous Yes)
• Table Parks & Recreation budget until Jan 6 (unanimous Yes)
• Table Heritage, Historical Society, Old Home Day, Agriculture budgets until Jan 6 (unanimous Yes)
• Approve Conservation budget and allow FY25 funds to lapse (unanimous Yes)

Selectmen's Office

The board did not vote on any funding. It instructed Highway Agent Joe to obtain three competitive quotes for the backhoe tire replacement and to submit a detailed list of road projects with cost estimates to support an FY26 encumbrance request. The board will review the encumbrance request after receiving the documentation. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Joe to obtain three quotes for backhoe tire replacement (no vote)
• Joe to provide detailed road project cost list for FY26 encumbrance request (no vote)
• Board to review encumbrance request after documentation is received (no vote)
• Board reaffirmed three‑quote procurement policy for purchases $1,500‑$2,900 (no vote)

Town Library

The board appointed Leslie Ari as a trustee for this meeting and unanimously approved the November meeting minutes. They also approved buying locally made soaps and $25 Gibsons gift certificates for staff, funded from non‑appropriated money. Several items such as painting, the $380 computer expense, and future copier budgeting were postponed to the next meeting.

• Appointed Leslie Ari as trustee for this meeting (all in favor)
• Approved the November meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of locally made soaps and $25 Gibsons gift certificates for staff, funded from non‑appropriated (all in favor)
• Tabled painting of the library until spring pending railing decisions (all in favor)
• Directed Caroline to follow up with Cindy on railing quote and send it to the town (all in favor)
• Decided the town will cover cost of alarm system and yearly maintenance (all in favor)
• Postponed discussion of the $380 computer expense to the next meeting (all in favor)
• Entered non‑public session and later resumed public session (all in favor)

Selectmen's Office

The Chichester Board of Selectmen will consider several items, including a signature folder approval, a hazard mitigation plan signature sheet, a permanent application for property tax credits or exemptions, and a posting for an administrative assistant. The primary decision is the approval of a Flood Plain Development Ordinance. No abatements, policy approvals, or zoning complaints are listed.

• Signature folder approval
• Hazard mitigation plan (signature sheet only)
• Permanent application for property tax credits/exemptions
• Approval of Flood Plain Development Ordinance
• Posting for Administrative Assistant

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding zoning ordinance amendments related to legislation changes. The board will also begin updating subdivision and site review regulations.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and parking
• Review and update of Subdivision Regulations
• Review and update of Site Review Regulations

The Chichester Planning Board unanimously approved moving two zoning amendments to the town meeting: one aligning accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations with state RSA 674:19, and another reducing parking requirements to one space per residential unit. The board also rescheduled a rezoning request for Map 10, Lot 31 to a January 15, 2026 public hearing, and discussed FEMA/DES floodplain ordinance updates. No public comments were received during the hearings.

• Approved moving ADU zoning amendment to town meeting (unanimous)
• Approved moving parking amendment (one space per unit) to town meeting (unanimous)
• Rescheduled rezoning request for Map 10, Lot 31 to January 15, 2026 public hearing
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2025 with corrections (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the October 6 and November 3 minutes with minor edits. No other proposals, budgets, or projects were formally approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Approved October 6 minutes
• Approved November 3 minutes

Supervisors of the Checklist

The Supervisors approved the registration of David Nye as a voter. They also approved moving Matthew Cole to the inactive/removed voter file because he registered in Woodstock. A new registration form was printed for Chelsea Pinsonneault after the original could not be found. Copies of the political calendar and updated voter lists were printed.

• Approved voter registration for David Nye (motion by Mary Dobson, seconded by Denise Call)
• Approved removal of Matthew Cole to inactive/removed file (motion by Lori Jewett, seconded by Mary Dobson)
• Printed new registration form for Chelsea Pinsonneault
• Printed copies of the political calendar
• Printed updated voter lists

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The Trustees decided not to combine cemetery and roadside tree‑removal projects and will not submit a $50,000 warrant article for the 2026 town meeting. They will retain the $9,000 cemetery tree‑removal budget and the Road Agent will retain its $11,000 roadside tree‑removal budget, proceeding with cemetery work as funds allow. Fred will verify the $360 lot‑payment deposit and submit the receipt to create a trust for Madeline Kilmister, and Brenda will contact Don Cotnoir about gravestone restoration and cornerstones for 2026.

• Declined to submit a $50,000 combined tree‑removal warrant article for 2026 town meeting
• Retained $9,000 cemetery tree‑removal budget request for 2026
• Retained $11,000 roadside tree‑removal budget request for 2026 (Road Agent side)
• Will continue cemetery tree removal as funds and resources allow
• Fred to verify $360 lot‑payment deposit and submit receipt to Trust Fund
• Brenda to contact Don Cotnoir regarding gravestone restoration and cornerstones for 2026

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission passed motions to purchase thirteen Christmas wreaths for Main Street and the batteries needed for candle displays. No vote tally was recorded. All other agenda items were informational or assigned for follow‑up.

• Approved purchase of 13 Main Street Christmas wreaths and batteries (motion passed, no vote count recorded)

Selectmen's Office

The selectmen unanimously approved the 2024 audit, the new tax rate of $17.83 (manifest $70,726.42), and hired consultant Doug Smith for an additional 80 hours at $90 per hour. The meeting was adjourned after these motions passed. No decisions were made on administrative assistant pay rates.

• Approve 2024 audit as provided by Plodzik and Sanderson (unanimous)
• Approve new tax rate of $17.83, manifest $70,726.42 (unanimous)
• Hire consultant Doug Smith for second phase: 80 hours at $90/hour (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Supervisors of the Checklist

The board approved the voter registration application of Kelsey Crathern‑Fitzpatrick. It also approved the removal of four voters who transferred to other towns and the removal of several deceased voters. A meeting was scheduled for December 1 at 10 a.m., and email accounts were set up for Lori and Denise.

• Approved voter registration for Kelsey Crathern‑Fitzpatrick (ID 300095380)
• Approved removal of Alexandria Arnold (to Hopkinton) and three others who transferred towns
• Approved removal of deceased voters Bruce Barton, Paul Berwick, Judy Clark, Jamie Flanders, James Groves, Fred Kalinoski, and David McLaughlin
• Scheduled a meeting for Dec 1 at 10 a.m.
• Set up email accounts for Lori Jewett and Denise Call

Town Library

The library trustees approved a $200 budget for a staff and volunteer Christmas lunch and authorized travel funding for several conferences. They also approved the purchase of a new computer, a monitor, a railing repair quote, and a $250 community event. Additional approvals included using $380 from non‑appropriated funds for the computer purchase and acknowledging $250 in memorial donations.

• Approved $200 budget for staff and volunteer Christmas lunch (Non-Appropriated Misc)
• Approved travel funding for conferences totaling $1,010 (NHLA, READS, YALSA, CLNH, workshops)
• Approved purchase of a new computer (already bought) and upcoming monitor purchase
• Approved lowest railing repair quote of $3,400 plus $300 for material disposal
• Approved $250 budget for Pontine Theatre community event
• Approved use of $380 from non‑appropriated funds for the computer purchase
• Approved $620 proceeds from used book sales
• Approved acknowledgment of $250 memorial gifts and to send thank‑you notes

Planning Board

The Chichester Planning Board will review site plans for Campers Inn and DBU, discuss zoning changes for several properties, and consider updating local regulations. The meeting will also include a public hearing scheduled for December 10th.

• Site Plan Review for Campers Inn (Dover Road)
• Site Plan Review for DBU (Dover Road)
• Discussion on proposed new zoning for Public Hearing on Dec 10
• Discussion on 116 Webster Mills Road subdivision
• Discussion on 69 Dover Road property conversion or demolition

The board unanimously approved the minutes from September 18 and October 2, 2025. It conditionally approved the Campers Inn RV Phase 3 site plan and the DBU industrial site plan, each subject to required permits, professional signatures and engineer recommendations. A landscaping waiver for the DBU project was also approved unanimously, and a public hearing for a rezoning request on Lot 31 was scheduled for December 4, 2025.

• Approved September 18 and October 2 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Campers Inn RV Phase 3 site plan, pending permits and signed plans (unanimous)
• Approved landscaping waiver for DBU project (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved DBU site plan, requiring engineer memo compliance and signage verification (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Lot 31 rezoning on Dec 4 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Selectmen's Office

The board unanimously approved an $8,000 trade‑in for the police department’s old cruiser and authorized Parks & Recreation to spend $10,000 from the capital reserve on its master plan. It also scheduled a special town meeting for the petition, first set for November 22 and later moved to December 13, and approved an 8th‑grade trip to Washington, D.C., a new playground design, and the motion to adjourn.

• Accepted $8,000 trade‑in offer for old police cruiser (unanimous: Frank, Matt, Richard)
• Approved $10,000 Parks & Rec master plan expenditure from capital reserve (unanimous: Frank, Matt, Richard)
• Scheduled special town meeting on Nov 22 at 9 a.m. for petition (Frank, Matt, Richard: Aye)
• Amended special meeting to Dec 13 at 9 a.m., site TBD (Frank, Matt, Richard: Aye)
• Approved 8th‑grade Washington, D.C. trip (no vote recorded)
• Approved new playground design (no vote recorded)
• Approved motion to close the meeting (Richard and Frank: Aye)

Conservation Commission

The commission reported no quorum, so the minutes from the previous meeting were not discussed. The planned public outreach program at Blasty Bough was postponed. Caitlin Hoffman prepared a landowner invitation list of 61 and set up a mail‑merge process, and the commission listed items to resolve, including panel participants, Epsom involvement, publicity, invitation letter, flyer details, and a new event date. No vote tally was recorded for the postponement.

• Postponed Land Conservation Outreach program at Blasty Bough (no vote recorded)
• No quorum; past meeting minutes not discussed

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The trustees deposited a $2,300 check from Martha Dodge‑Wilkerson for the Fellows‑Webster Cemetery brush cleanup and asked Tim Mayville for a brush‑hog estimate. They approved a revision to the Rules & Regulations adding a 3’x3’ gravestone size limit with a concrete foundation. The board also agreed to nominate Martha Dodge‑Wilkerson for the 2026 town report dedication and prepared a budget request for the Selectmen.

• Deposited $2,300 brush‑cleanup check into Cemetery General Expense account
• Requested Tim Mayville to submit a brush‑hog estimate for Fellows‑Webster Cemetery
• Revised Rules & Regulations to include 3’x3’ gravestone size restriction with concrete foundation
• Agreed to nominate Martha Dodge‑Wilkerson for the 2026 town report dedication
• Assigned Fred to submit identified cemetery locations to the Town Administrator
• Assigned Brenda to obtain tree‑removal estimates from Extol Tree Care and Magoon Tree Service
• Assigned Brenda to contact NH Monuments for cornerstone pricing and turnaround time
• Recorded that Perry Bros Monument Company repaired damaged gate at no cost to the town

Selectmen's Office

The Chichester Select Board unanimously approved several actions, including appointing a new Zoning Board member, upgrading the Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s benefits, and authorizing the October payroll. Additional approvals covered a cemetery grant, a copier contract renewal, a non‑public session, and two staffing changes.

• Approved Roger Racette appointment to Zoning Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved adjustment of Bonnie Potter’s benefits to full‑time status with retroactive compensation (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $2,500 grant for Fellow Webster Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved October payroll and accounts payable manifest of $172,891.91 (unanimous)
• Approved copier service contract renewal with rate increase to $72.60/month (unanimous)
• Approved entry into non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, II(b) (unanimous)
• Approved employment offer to Cynthia Starkweather as Town Administrator at $89,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved increase of Andrea Deachman’s hours to 32.5 per week at $35/hour and change to part‑time status (unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The commission approved the September meeting minutes and confirmed the Chichester Country Store's listing on the New Hampshire State Historic Register. A motion passed to renew the NHPA annual membership for $60 from the operating budget. The commission also decided on paper options for the Main Street brochure.

• September minutes approved
• Chichester Country Store approved for NH State Historic Register listing
• Motion passed to renew NHPA annual membership at $60 from operating budget
• Main Street brochure paper options decided
• Payment to Jackson Tanguay for power washing gazebo and walkway completed

Trustees of the Trust

The trustees received a request from the Cemetery Trustees for payment of $3,313 for work at the Knowlton Edgerly cemetery. The board discussed year‑end processing and upcoming cemetery expenses. No formal action or vote was recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

Town Library

The trustees approved Ron Lesieur’s $2,475 painting quote for the library railings and sign. They also approved the purchase of a new monitor, about $300, for the library computer. A decision was made to pay $88 for a Meadow Ledge Farm trip using non‑appropriated community outreach funds. The September 10, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,475 painting quote for railings/sign (vote not recorded)
• Approved purchase of monitor (~$300) for library computer (unanimous)
• Approved $88 payment for Meadow Ledge Farm trip from non‑appropriated funds
• Approved September 10, 2025 library trustee minutes (unanimous)
• Recorded $695 revenue from recent used‑book sale

Selectmen's Office

The board unanimously approved a $567,398.48 accounts‑payable and payroll payment, including a $400,000 school payout. It also unanimously allocated $3,710 from the Fire Rescue Department Breathing Apparatus Capital Reserve for fit testing and pack tests. Additionally, the board entered a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A for legal negotiations.

• Approved $567,398.48 accounts payable and payroll, including $400,000 school payout (unanimous)
• Allocated $3,710 from Fire Rescue Department Breathing Apparatus Capital Reserve for fit testing and pack tests (unanimous)
• Entered non‑public session for pending legal negotiations (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved $300 of previously authorized funds for purchasing materials for boardwalk improvements at the VVCA trail site. It also approved the installation of a roadway sign reading “Chichester Town Forest Trail Parking” at the SWCA trail parking area. The minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting were approved by voice vote. An invoice for $400 of mowing services at Shaw Pasture will be submitted to NHF&G for partial reimbursement under the Small Grants program.

• Approved $300 for boardwalk material purchase at VVCA trail (voice approval)
• Approved roadway sign “Chichester Town Forest Trail Parking” at SWCA (voice approval)
• Approved minutes of 9/8/25 by voice vote
• Approved submission of $400 mowing invoice to NHF&G for partial reimbursement

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved an $825 increase to Garry Kalajian's gate invoice. They approved Tim Mayville's $1,500 estimate to clear trees and brush at Fellows-Webster Cemetery. They adopted a new gravestone placement policy giving the trustees responsibility for lot placement. They approved subdividing Lot #194 into Lot #194A and added a rule that no concrete vault is required for any interment.

• Approved $825 cost increase for Garry Kalajian's gate invoice
• Approved $1,500 estimate by Tim Mayville to clear trees and brush at Fellows-Webster Cemetery (motion carried)
• Adopted new gravestone placement policy assigning trustees responsibility for placement
• Approved subdivision of Lot #194, creating Lot #194A for Ruth Kerr burial
• Adopted rule change: no concrete vault required for any interment

Planning Board

The Chichester Planning Board will review the Campers Inn site plan for Map 3, Lot 32, pending receipt of the full application. It will discuss and review proposed changes to zoning legislation, specifically accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and parking requirements, with final decisions expected by the November meeting. Additional pending items include lot line adjustments and site plan reviews that require applications and ZBA reviews.

• Site plan review for Campers Inn – Map 3, Lot 32 (application pending)
• Discussion of proposed zoning legislation changes: ADUs and parking
• Goosebay Lumber lot line adjustment – application needed, ZBA review planned for Sept 25
• Site plan design review for DBU – Map 3, Lots 33 and 35 (application pending, ZBA review needed)
• Chuckster's neighbor purchase – ZBA review needed, application pending

The board postponed final approval of the September 18 minutes until the next meeting. It moved the Campers Inn Phase 3 site‑plan review to the November 20 meeting. The board voted unanimously to replace the old residential parking formula with a single‑space requirement per unit. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Postponed approval of Sep 18 minutes (next meeting)
• Continued Campers Inn Phase 3 review to Nov 20, 2025
• Unanimously approved residential parking amendment (1 space per unit)
• Unanimously adjourned meeting

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will review and approve the previous meeting minutes, consider a consent agenda, and discuss new and old business items. They will also hold a non‑public session referenced as RSA 91‑A:3, II (A). The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance and citizen input.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Consideration of consent agenda
• Discussion of new business
• Discussion of old business
• Non‑public session (RSA 91‑A:3, II (A))

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will review and approve the previous meeting's minutes. They will consider items on the consent agenda and discuss any new and old business. A citizen input period is scheduled, followed by a non‑public session concerning RSA 91-A:3, II (A). No specific contracts or ordinances are listed.

• Review and approve minutes from the prior meeting
• Consider items listed on the consent agenda
• Discuss new business items
• Discuss old business items
• Non‑public session on RSA 91-A:3, II (A)

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review and potentially approve a financial study. The meeting also includes a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II (L).

• Approval of Financial Study

The board unanimously approved $165,167.30 for payroll and accounts payable, accepted $18,063.66 in lawyer fees for the O'Donnell property, and abated $4,691.62 in property tax for Map 2 Lot 51 Sub 16. It also unanimously hired Doug Smith for a $12,000 financial study and QuickBooks reconciliation. The board agreed to pursue Avatar online tax‑card access, review the Block Five IT contract, investigate GWorks software, and schedule budget committee meetings for late October.

• Approved $165,167.30 payroll and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Accepted $18,063.66 lawyer fees for O'Donnell property into general fund (unanimous)
• Abated $4,691.62 property tax for Map 2 Lot 51 Sub 16 (unanimous)
• Hired Doug Smith for $12,000 financial study and QuickBooks reconciliation (unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue $150/year Avatar online tax‑card access
• Decided to review Block Five IT contract for service details
• Will investigate GWorks and other financial software alternatives
• Planned to schedule budget committee meetings for late October

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans for Campers Inn and DBU on Dover Road, which have been continued to October 2 for Board of Adjustment consideration. It will hold informal conversations with residents about a potential home on 35 Center Road and a subdivision at 183 Horse Corner Road. The board will discuss proposed new zoning changes resulting from recent legislation and consider updates to subdivision and site‑review regulations. No formal votes are noted on the agenda.

• Review of Campers Inn site plan (Dover Road, Map 3, Lot 32) continued to Oct 2
• Review of DBU site plan (Dover Road, Map 3, Lots 33 and 35) continued to Oct 2
• Consultation with Amanda Tisbert on building another home at 35 Center Road
• Consultation with Pam & Joshua Newhook on subdivision at 183 Horse Corner Road
• Discussion of proposed new zoning changes due to recent legislation

Heritage Commission

The commission approved the August meeting minutes with updates. It scheduled a fall clean‑up of the Greenspace for Oct. 25 and tree pruning on Canterbury Road for Oct. 8. A Covered Bridge talk is planned for Sep. 28 with a $50 honorarium, and the historic‑register application for the Chichester Country Store will be reviewed at the end of October.

• Approved August minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled Greenspace fall clean‑up for Oct 25, 9 am‑12 pm
• Planned Bartlett Trees to prune maples on Canterbury Road on Oct 8
• Arranged Covered Bridge talk on Sep 28, 2 pm with $50 honorarium from operating budget
• Noted that the Country Store historic‑register application will be reviewed end of Oct
• Katherine will check printing prices for new Main Street brochures
• Matt will apply sealer to gazebo floor after power washing
• A thank‑you note will be sent to the volunteer who trimmed bushes behind the stone wall

Planning Board

The board approved the August 21 minutes after correcting address and attendance errors. A motion to continue the Campers Inn Phase 3 site‑plan hearing was passed unanimously, setting the next hearing for Oct 16, 2025. The board conditionally approved John Feeney’s home‑occupation permit, pending administrative processing. Several other proposals were discussed but deferred for future meetings.

• Approved August 21 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Continued Campers Inn Phase 3 hearing to Oct 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved John Feeney home‑occupation permit (unanimous)
• Deferred Chucksters expansion discussion to future meeting
• Deferred Scott Marshall commercial redevelopment discussion to future meeting
• Deferred lot‑line adjustment and shared driveway discussion to Nov 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Trustees of the Trust

The trustees issued a $1,150 payment to the Cemetery Trustees for monument work at Pine Ground Cemetery, withdrawn from the Dr. F.B. Brown Trust. Trustee LeBreton agreed to draft a letter to relevant committees and department heads requesting review of several capital and expendable reserve funds with no stated purpose. The board will review the information and present it to the selectmen for possible warrant article modifications.

• Issued $1,150 payment to Cemetery Trustees for monument work
• LeBreton to draft letter to committees for fund review
• Discussed capital and expendable reserve funds lacking purpose

Selectmen's Office

The board approved a $128,969.86 payment for payroll and accounts payable. It also transferred a $900 police training reimbursement into the PD training trust fund and set town trick‑or‑treat hours at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both motions passed unanimously. Executive session and adjournment motions were also approved.

• Approved $128,969.86 payroll and accounts payable payment (Matt Aye, Richard Aye – passed)
• Transferred $900 reimbursement to police department training trust fund (Matt Aye, Richard Aye – passed)
• Set trick‑or‑treat hours for 5 p.m.‑8 p.m. (Matt Aye, Richard Aye – passed)
• Entered executive session under 91‑A:3, paragraph 2 (approved)
• Adjourned the meeting (approved)
• Recommended Bonnie Smacks for Parks & Rec Commission (paperwork to be submitted)
• Discussed possible removal or revision of Road Advisory Committee (no decision)
• Provided updates on fire, police, highway, health, water, parks, heritage, and planning departments (informational only)

Town Library

The trustees approved the minutes from the August 13 meeting. They adopted the revised meeting‑room donation policy language after a motion and second. The board also entered a non‑public session, allocated $80 for Meadow Ledge Farm sign‑ups, and agreed to cover a conference hotel and gas expense from non‑appropriated funds if a grant is received before the deadline.

• Approved minutes from 8/13 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised meeting‑room donation policy language (unanimous)
• Entered non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:13 (motion carried)
• Allocated $80 from story‑time line for Meadow Ledge Farm sign‑up
• Agreed to pay $555 hotel and $48.36 gas for conference if grant received before 9/19 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of public computer from Suncook Rotary donation (unanimous)

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved funding for road repairs, including $122,700 for Carpenter Road and $127,675 for Perry, Short Falls, and Granny Howell roads. They also approved $6,800 for lighting and a generator in the salt shed, $71,567.51 for the payroll manifest, and $1,243.10 for Old Home Day supplies. A motion to enter a non‑public session was approved unanimously. The board noted a resignation from the Old Home Day committee and plans to recruit new members.

• Approved $122,700 for Carpenter Road work (unanimous)
• Approved $127,675 for Perry, Short Falls, and Granny Howell road repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $6,800 for salt shed lighting and generator (unanimous)
• Approved $71,567.51 payroll manifest for period ending 9‑6 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,243.10 Old Home Day expenses (unanimous)
• Approved entry into non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3 (unanimous)
• Noted resignation of Justine as Old Home Day chair (no vote)
• Agreed to seek at least five new Old Home Day committee members (no vote)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the June 2 and August 4, 2025 meetings by voice vote. Commissioners discussed plans for a community outreach event at Blast Bough, including possible dates in November and coordination with local groups. Trail maintenance at Shaw, Valley View, and Shirley Waters was reported as completed, with additional mowing scheduled for Shaw Pasture. The next meeting is set for October 6, 2025.

• Approved minutes of 6/2/25 and 8/4/25 (voice vote)

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The trustees decided to postpone the Leavitt Cemetery gate repair project until next year because none of the three estimates were satisfactory. They recorded that Allan Clark's trust fund has been created by the Trustees of the Trust Funds. The trustees told Sandra Ordway that the grounds maintenance contract covers only mowing and trimming, but they agreed she may apply a Grubex‑type product and grass seed to her father's gravesite if she chooses.

• Postponed Leavitt Cemetery gate repair until next year
• Created Allan Clark's trust fund
• Allowed Sandra Ordway to apply Grubex product and grass seed at her father's gravesite

Selectmen's Office

The board voted to hire one full‑time and one part‑time employee at $28 per hour, passing the motion unanimously. It also approved accepting $342,406.29 in electronic fund transfers for accounts payable. A motion to vacate planning board decisions on 245 Horse Corner Road failed 1‑2. Several motions to enter non‑public sessions were approved.

• Hire two employees (one full‑time, one part‑time) at $28/hour – passed (all in favor)
• Accept accounts payable of $342,406.29 via electronic fund transfers – passed
• Vacate planning board decisions for 245 Horse Corner Road – failed (1 yes, 2 no)
• Enter non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, II(c) (reputation) – passed (roll call)
• Enter non‑public session for hiring discussion – passed
• Enter non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, II(b) – passed

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans for Campers Inn and DBU. The board will also consider a conditional use permit for a home occupation in a shipping container at 144 Kaime Road.

• Site Plan review for Campers Inn (Map 3, Lot 32)
• Conditional Use Permit for home occupation at 144 Kaime Road (Map 9, Lot 80)
• Site Plan Design Review for DBU (Map 3, Lots 33 and 35)
• Conceptual consultation for apartment at 183 Dover Road
• Review of Goosebay Lumber

The Planning Board unanimously approved corrected minutes from June 5 and July 17, 2025. It conditionally approved John Feeney’s home‑occupation retail permit pending signage, operating‑hour, and boundary‑monument requirements. The Campers Inn RV site‑plan review was continued to September 18, 2024, with required variance and permit submissions. The board also adopted a policy to accept minor construction changes via as‑built plans and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 5 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved July 17 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved home‑occupation permit for 144 Keeney Road (no vote tally provided)
• Continued Campers Inn RV Phase 3 site‑plan review to September 18 2024
• Adopted policy to accept minor construction modifications through as‑built plans
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Trustees of the Trust

The trustees received and accepted a $1,000 donation for maintenance of the Levitt Cemetery. They also received a $252,151.23 check from the general fund, scheduled its deposit, and will request transfer of those funds to the Fire Rescue Apparatus & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund. The July 2025 TD Bank statement was reconciled and the school capital reserve notebook was organized.

• Accepted $1,000 donation for Levitt Cemetery maintenance
• Received $252,151.23 check from general fund
• Scheduled deposit of $252,151.23 on August 16, 2025
• Will request transfer of $252,151.23 to Fire Rescue Apparatus & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
• Reconciled and balanced July 2025 TD Bank statement
• Organized notebook for school capital reserve funds, trusts and scholarships

Town Library

The trustees approved a $250 contract with Pontine Theatre for a Christmas program on December 3. They also approved allowing scholarships for a Meadow Ledge Farm field trip for students. Minutes from the July 9 and July 16 meetings were approved, and the board entered a non‑public session as authorized by RSA 91‑A:13, II (a).

• Approved $250 Pontine Theatre Christmas program (motion carried)
• Approved scholarships for Meadow Ledge Farm field trip (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from July 9 and July 16 meetings (signed and filed)
• Authorized entry into non‑public session (motion carried)
• Moved to have Barbara Sweet call Ron Lessieur for sign repaint quote (action assigned)
• Assigned Tom Downey to complete front‑door weatherstripping (action assigned)
• Assigned Katie Ruoff to call for alarm quote from Bevan’s (action assigned)
• Approved use of mini‑splits installed by Live Free (payment processed)

Selectmen's Office

The Selectmen voted 2‑1 to approve a State of New Hampshire Liquor Commission license allowing Flannel Tavern to serve beer temporarily at Old Home Day. They also approved two Old Home Day expenses: $120 to Best Septic Services and $264 to Nessa Roo, each passing 3‑0. The board gave Chief Robinson permission to discuss purchasing an ambulance from the Town of Epsom before it goes to auction. A non‑public session was entered by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Flannel Tavern temporary liquor license for Old Home Day (vote 2‑1)
• Approved $120 payment to Best Septic Services for Old Home Day (vote 3‑0)
• Approved $264 payment to Nessa Roo for Old Home Day t‑shirts (vote 3‑0)
• Authorized Chief Robinson to discuss ambulance purchase with Epsom Fire Chief (consensus)
• Entered non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, II (a) (vote 3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 3‑0)

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will meet to receive updates from the Highway, Police, Fire, and Recreation departments. The board will also discuss the structure of committee appointments.

• Department head updates: Highway, Police, Fire, and Recreation
• Discussion on the structure of committee appointments

The Board approved several expenditures, including $2,000 for a road roller, $10,500 from the Police Department Training Expendable Trust Fund for two new officers, and $2,487.73 for fire department trailer repairs. It also released $3,500 from warrant article 15 for a fire training shipping container and approved Old Home Day expenses totaling $3,538.25. The Board appointed three members to the Capital Improvement Program, two members to the Advisory Budget Committee, and entered a nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3, II (a).

• Approved purchase of a road roller for $2,000 (3‑0)
• Approved $10,500 expense from PD Training Expendable Trust Fund for two new officers (3‑0)
• Approved $2,487.73 fire department trailer repair expense (3‑0)
• Approved release of $3,500 from warrant article 15 for a fire training shipping container (3‑0)
• Approved Old Home Day expenses: $450 trailer rental, $1,200 BBQ, $1,888.25 bouncy house (consensus)
• Appointed Shawn Metusik, Robin LeBreton, Betty Bodgon to Capital Improvement Program (2‑1)
• Appointed Robin LeBreton and Betty Bodgon to Advisory Budget Committee (3‑0)
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3, II (a) (3‑0)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved a new meeting calendar, using the Selectmen's Office for future meetings and emailing approved minutes to the Town Administrator. It also agreed that the Administrator will post the minutes on an updated website. No action was taken on the Campers' Inn dredge‑and‑fill wetlands application, and Bob will coordinate stewardship walks on six LCHIP properties in September or October.

• Approved new meeting schedule: September 8, 2025 (second Monday) then first Monday each month at 6:30 pm
• Approved use of the Selectmen's Office as the meeting location until a new calendar system is developed
• Approved emailing approved minutes to the Town Administrator after approval
• Approved posting of minutes on the Administrator's updated website
• No action taken on the Campers' Inn dredge and fill wetlands application
• Bob will coordinate stewardship walks on six LCHIP‑funded properties in September or October

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The trustees reviewed ongoing work on cemetery gates, fence repairs, and tree stump removal, noting pending estimates and contractor contacts. They prepared a trust for a $1,000 donation from Allan Clark to fund brush clearing of the Leavitt Cemetery driveway. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will meet to administer oaths to new police officers and discuss an agreement for the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. The board will also review a timber cutting notice for Bear Hill.

• New Officers Oath for Ryan Duddy and Austin Vieldhouse
• Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer Agreement
• NHDRA Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber (Bear Hill)

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including an intent to cut form for Map 6/Lot 39 and a 7/24/2025 A/P manifest. They approved a one‑year contract with Robert Garside as building inspector and code enforcement officer at $23,400 annually. The Board also entered a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, II (L). All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items (intent to cut form for Map 6/Lot 39; A/P Manifest 7/24/2025) (3‑0)
• Approved building inspector/code enforcement officer contract with Robert Garside, $23,400 annually (3‑0)
• Entered non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, II (L) (3‑0)
• Posted draft minutes from 5/20, 6/17, and 7/22 to town website (decision noted, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 p.m. (3‑0)

Selectmen's Office

The Selectmen approved the consent agenda items unanimously. They authorized an $893.87 expense from the ambulance fund for vehicle repairs. They also approved a $252,151.23 transfer from the General Fund to the Fire Rescue Apparatus & Equipment CRF. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (intent to cut form, payroll manifest) – vote 3-0
• Approved $893.87 expense from ambulance fund for vehicle repairs – vote 3-0
• Approved $252,151.23 disbursement from General Fund to Fire Rescue Apparatus & Equipment CRF – vote 3-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 3-0

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for a two-lot subdivision and a commercial building project. The board will also continue a hearing regarding a home occupation permit for a tree business.

• Subdivision application for Hunters Property Group at Map 4, Lot 148 and 42 Dover Road
• Site plan application for 12 Dover Road, LLC at Map 4 Lot 151-B to construct a commercial building
• Conditional Use Permit application for Phillip Carpenter at 245 Horse Corner Road for a tree business

The Planning Board postponed approval of the June 5 minutes until the August meeting. It unanimously conditionally approved a site‑plan amendment for 12 Dover Road and a two‑lot subdivision at 42 Dover Road, each with specific conditions. The board unanimously denied the home‑occupation conditional use permit for 245 Horse Corner Road (6‑0 vote). The next meeting will be held mid‑August with a return to the first‑Thursday schedule in October.

• Postponed approval of June 5 minutes to August meeting
• Unanimously conditionally approved site‑plan amendment at 12 Dover Road
• Unanimously conditionally approved two‑lot subdivision at 42 Dover Road
• Denied home‑occupation CUP for 245 Horse Corner Road (6‑0 vote)
• Scheduled August meeting for mid‑month and return to first‑Thursday schedule in October

Town Library

The trustees accepted Live Free's quote of $10,995 for mini‑split units after it was identified as the lowest price with the best warranties. All three members voted in favor of the motion. They also moved to enter a non‑public meeting under RSA 91‑A:3, II(a), which was approved unanimously. The public meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved Live Free $10,995 mini‑split quote (all in favor)
• Approved non‑public meeting under RSA 91‑A:3, II(a) (all in favor)

Town Library

The board approved the May 7 meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s financial report. Trustees voted to keep the existing credit‑card spending limits ($1,000 for the Director, $300 for the custodian, $200 for the treasurer). The trustees also approved hanging a Victor Young painting in the reading room and authorized the director to obtain quotes for a mini‑split unit. A motion to move to a non‑public meeting was approved.

• Approved May 7 meeting minutes
• Approved Treasurer’s report
• Approved continuation of credit‑card limits ($1,000 Director, $300 custodian, $200 treasurer)
• Approved hanging Victor Young painting in reading room
• Authorized director to request mini‑split quotes from Sundial and Live Free
• Approved move to non‑public meeting at 7:24 p.m.

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review department head reports and general business. The meeting includes a continued discussion on communication improvements and a zoning complaint. A non-public session may be held to discuss personnel, reputations, or litigation.

• Communication improvements report from Doug Hall
• Zoning complaint for Map 2 Lot 29 – 245 Horse Corner Road (continued to July 17th PB Meeting)
• Review of tax abatements
• Approval of June 3rd and June 17th meeting minutes

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The trustees noted that the Selectmen voted to request the town Road Agent remove a dirt pile at the rear corner of Leavitt Cemetery and asked to be notified when the work occurs. They reported completion of sunken‑sod repair at Troy Burke’s gravesite, straightening of the Weeks’ monument in Pineground Cemetery, and adjustment of the gate at Morrill Cemetery. Ongoing work includes compiling documentation to place Fellows‑Webster, Hook, and Page cemeteries on town tax maps and requesting estimates for straightening/leveling the entrance gate at Leavitt Cemetery. No formal approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded by the trustees.

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of an administrative decision. The Bear Revocable Trust is challenging a determination that the property at 183 Dover Road lacks adequate frontage for a subdivision.

• Public hearing on administrative decision appeal for Bear Revocable Trust (Map 3, Lot 19, 183 Dover Road)

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen is holding a workshop meeting. The agenda includes a potential non-public session to discuss personnel, reputation, or litigation matters.

Heritage Commission

The commission approved the April and May meeting minutes with changes. A tentative date of July 26 was set to finish staining the gazebo benches and floor, weather permitting. Members agreed to compile a list of historic buildings to be identified before demolition permits are issued. The Chichester Country Store was deemed eligible for the State Historic Register if it signs paperwork stating it is not eligible for grant funding.

• Approved April and May minutes (with changes)
• Scheduled gazebo staining for July 26, pending weather
• Agreed to compile list of historic buildings for demolition permits
• Determined Country Store eligible for State Historic Register pending paperwork

Trustees of the Trust

The trustees reconciled the May 2025 TD Bank statement to a balance of $15,001.00 and recorded a $15,000 donation from T. Rowe Price. They approved reimbursements of $30.00 and $6.00 for cemetery flowers and approved a $3,500 invoice payment to NH Monuments. They also approved closing two reserve funds and moving the money to the Fire Rescue Apparatus & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund, and adopted a policy to copy all communications to [email protected] and store documents on the Trustee Google Drive.

• Reconciled May 2025 TD Bank statement to $15,001.00 (balanced)
• Approved receipt and deposit of $15,000 donation from T. Rowe Price
• Approved reimbursement of $30.00 from Leavitt Trust Fund and $6.00 from Eunice Leavitt Flower Fund for cemetery flowers
• Approved distribution of $3,500 to NH Monuments from the Martha Dodge Wilkerson Cemetery Trust Fund
• Approved update of cemetery expense spreadsheet to record seven graves for Mayville Family Trust Fund
• Approved closure of Rescue Truck Capital Reserve Fund and Forestry Vehicle Capital Reserve Fund, moving money to Fire Rescue Apparatus & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
• Adopted policy to cc all communications to [email protected] and upload documents to the Trustee Google Drive

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss tax abatements for two sublots and a membership change for the Planning Board. The agenda also includes reports on communication improvements, financial discussions, and cemetery issues.

• Tax abatements for Map 4 Lot 156 Sublot 0089RV and Sublot 0131RV
• Appointment of Brooke DeYoung from Alternate to Full Member of the Planning Board
• Zoning complaint for Map 2 Lot 29 – 245 Horse Corner Road (continued to July 17th)
• Reports from Doug Hall on communication improvements, Robyn LeBreton on financial discussion, and Scott Tepper on a cemetery issue

The Selectmen unanimously approved several tax abatements, a veterans tax exemption, and the town's payroll and accounts payable. They also appointed Brooke DeYoung to the Planning Board for a three‑year term and continued a zoning complaint to the next Planning Board meeting. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Timber Tax (Yield Tax) Bill for Map 10 Lot 26 (amount not specified) (3-0)
• Approved Veterans Tax Exemption for Map 3 Lot 68B Sublot 17 (3-0)
• Approved Prorated Assessment for fire‑damaged buildings at Map 9 Lot 82‑132 Kamie Road (3-0)
• Approved Payroll $46,023.63 and Accounts Payable $571,644.89 (3-0)
• Approved abatement for Map 4 Lot 156 sublot 0131RV $224.00 (3-0)
• Appointed Brooke DeYoung as full member of the Planning Board for a 3‑year term (3-0)
• Continued Zoning Complaint – Map 2 Lot 29, 245 Horse Corner Road to July 17 Planning Board meeting (3-0)
• Sealed minutes for 2 years (3-0)

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The trustees accepted Garry Kalajian’s no‑cost solution to repair the sagging gate at Morrill Cemetery. They approved the temporary placement of roughly 50 flags on Firemen’s gravesites from June 12 to July 12 2025 and requested a list of names and cemeteries. The board also approved adding Philander Hopkins to the veterans list and assigning a flag to his gravesite. Additional actions authorized include preparing paperwork for a fencing invoice, notifying the town that Fellows‑Webster Cemetery is not on the tax map, and tasks to repair posts and reposition gravestones.

• Accepted Garry Kalajian’s free solution for the sagging Morrill Cemetery gate
• Approved placement of ~50 flags on Firemen’s gravesites June 12‑July 12 2025 and requested name list
• Approved adding Philander Hopkins to the veterans list and assigning a flag to his gravesite
• Authorized Brenda to prepare paperwork to submit Don Cotnoir’s invoice for Page Cemetery fencing
• Authorized Fred to notify the town that Fellows‑Webster Cemetery is not on the tax map
• Authorized Fred to reinstall the white post at the McGuire gravestone corner
• Authorized Ruthie to contact Perry Bros. to reposition the McGuire gravestone
• Approved creation of a trust fund for Lot #16 in Knowlton‑Edgerly Cemetery

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on three site plan applications and one conditional use permit. The board will also hold conceptual discussions regarding a guesthouse and an engineering project.

• Public hearing for a 2,400 square foot addition to Shirtmasters at 349 Dover Road Ste A
• Site plan amendment for CM Truck and Trailer at 46 Dover Road to replace a house and barn with a commercial building
• Site plan amendment for Dover Road Realty at 169 Dover Road for a new commercial garage and building addition
• Conditional Use Permit application for a tree business home occupation at 245 Horse Corner Road
• Conceptual discussion for a guesthouse at 183 Dover Road

John Healy resigned and Brooke DeYoung was appointed a voting member for the evening. The May 1 minutes were approved with a corrective amendment, and the junkyard license language was revised unanimously. The conditional use permit for Philip Carpenter was postponed to July 17, 2025. Three commercial site plan applications (Shirt Masters, CM Trucking, NH Oil Undercoating) were conditionally approved with specific waiver outcomes.

• John Healy resigned from the Planning Board (effective immediately)
• Brooke DeYoung designated as voting member for the evening (unanimous)
• May 1 meeting minutes approved with amendment to ambiguous phrase
• Junkyard license language amendment approved unanimously
• Conditional Use Permit for Philip Carpenter postponed to July 17, 2025 (final postponement)
• Shirt Masters landscape waiver approved; lighting waiver denied; application conditionally approved
• CM Trucking landscape waiver denied; application conditionally approved
• NH Oil Undercoating landscape waiver approved; application conditionally approved

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will discuss revenue and expenditure budget updates and receive reports from department heads. The meeting includes appointments to town boards and a review of tax abatements.

• Route 4 Corridor Study report from Richard Moore
• Tax abatement for Map 4 Lot 156 Sublot 109RV
• Appointment of Amy King to Parks and Recreation
• Appointment of Corie St. Germain to Planning Board and Budget Committee
• Appointment of Robyn LeBreton as Trustee of the Trust Fund

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the May 5, 2025 minutes by voice vote with minor edits. Matt Stolnis was appointed as an ex‑officio member. The meeting schedule was set, canceling the July meeting, confirming an August 4 meeting, a September 8 meeting, and establishing future meetings on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Appointed Matt Stolnis as ex‑officio member
• Cancelled July meeting
• Scheduled August 4, 2025 meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• Scheduled September 8, 2025 meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• Set future meetings for first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Supervisors of the Checklist

The Supervisors considered no new voter applications, name changes, or transfers. They listed two voters who moved to other towns and two deceased voters, directing staff to move those records to the Inactive/Removed file. No votes were recorded on any action.

• Listed Alicia Jill Brown (Concord) for removal to Inactive/Removed (no vote)
• Listed Carmen Christiane Lamontagne (Belmont) for removal to Inactive/Removed (no vote)
• Listed Robert J Hackney (deceased) for removal to Inactive/Removed (no vote)
• Listed Lawrence Nadeau (deceased) for removal to Inactive/Removed (no vote)

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will conduct public hearings regarding junkyard applications for Cruiserparts, LLC and Seth O’Donnell. The board will also review budget expenditures and revenues and consider a tax abatement.

• Public Hearing: Cruiserparts, LLC junkyard application at 225 Dover Road
• Public Hearing: Seth O’Donnell junkyard application at 290 Dover Road
• Tax abatement for Map 8 Lot 44 Sublot 0000T
• Planning Board appointment for Sanford Way for a 3-year term
• Budget update on expenditures and revenues

The Board approved a $65,000 expenditure from the Municipal Transportation Improvement Fund to address the Trapp Road culvert failure. They also voted to post the past five years of financial audits and management responses on the town website, and to engage a professional company to record and stream future meetings. Additional approvals included fire‑department ventilators, a police‑department new‑hire budget, and a timber‑tax bill for $741.85.

• Approved $65,000 Trapp Road culvert repair (Bouchard Aye, Swirko Aye, Stolnis Aye)
• Approved posting of all audits and responses on the website (Bouchard Aye, Swirko Aye, Stolnis Aye)
• Approved hiring a company to record and stream meetings (Bouchard Aye, Swirko Aye, Stolnis Aye)
• Approved purchase of fire‑department ventilators for $39,500 (Bouchard Aye, Swirko Aye, Stoinis Aye)
• Approved police‑department new‑hire budget up to $4,500 (Bouchard Aye, Swirko Aye, Stolnis Aye)
• Approved timber‑tax (yield tax) bill for Map 7 Lot 31, $741.85 (Bouchard Aye, Swirko Aye, Stolnis Aye)
• Approved abatement for Map 8 Lot 44 sublot OOOOT, $1,133.04 (Bouchard Aye, Swirko Aye, Stolnis Aye)
• Approved exemption request for Treasurer Andrea Deachman (Bouchard Aye, Swirko Abstained, Stolnis Aye)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission voted to spend $74.97 from the operating budget to buy three packs of bunting for the June 2 Lafayette reenactment. The commission also agreed to add a historic‑properties inventory form to the town’s demolition permit application. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved purchase of three bunting packs for $74.97 (operating budget)
• Agreed to add historic‑properties inventory form to demolition permit application

Trustees of the Trust

The trustees approved several financial withdrawals, including four from the Town Facilities Capital Reserve and separate amounts for the Fire Rescue Apparatus and Police Office Capital Reserve. They also approved a new trust for a Pineground Cemetery lot and name changes for two funds. An enhancement to the activity spreadsheet was approved, and a review of the Cemetery Black notebook was scheduled.

• New trust for Pineground Cemetery for Carol Luksza lot processed
• Name change for Ester Rowell to Esther Rowell approved
• Name change for Hebert Flower Fund to Herbert Flower Fund approved
• Four withdrawals from Town Facilities Capital Reserve approved ($4,405.77, $2,125.50, $5,600, $8,420.21)
• Withdrawal from Fire Rescue Apparatus approved for $20,589.90
• Withdrawal from Police Office Capital Reserve approved for $1,827.50
• Enhancement to activity spreadsheet approved
• Review of Cemetery Black notebook contents to be done

Board of Adjustment

The Chichester Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests from Shirtmasters, LLC for property at Map 2, Lot 87-A, 349-A Dover Road. One variance seeks to allow a 13-square-foot encroachment into the wetlands buffer, and the other requests to maintain 24 parking spaces instead of the required 36. The board may also discuss other business before adjourning.

• Variance to Section 3.16(d)(ii) for 13 sq ft encroachment into wetlands buffer
• Variance to Section 2.04(d)(iii)(13)(2) to allow 24 parking spaces instead of required 36
• Public hearing for Shirtmasters, LLC at Map 2, Lot 87-A, 349-A Dover Road in CI/MF Zone

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will meet to enter a non-public session. The agenda lists no items for public discussion or decision.

• Non-public session regarding public employee compensation, promotion, or dismissal
• Non-public session regarding matters affecting personal reputation
• Non-public session regarding pending claims or litigation

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss tax abatement requests and zoning complaints. The body will also consider appointments for department heads and the Heritage Commission.

• Tax abatement requests totaling $10,842.76
• Zoning complaint for 69-2 Dover Road (Map 4 Lot 154 Sublot 2)
• Zoning complaint for 245 Horse Corner Road (Map 2 Lot 29)
• Appointment of Edward Millette to the Heritage Commission
• Requests from Rivkah Valley (Grange) and Amy King (Parks and Recreation)

The Chichester Board of Selectmen approved several expenditures and exemptions, including $10,000 from the Parks and Recreation Capital Reserve Fund for a master plan update, payment of Taser lease invoices from the Police Special Detail Fund, and payment of two police cruiser water pump invoices from the Government Vehicle Maintenance Expendable Trust. The board also granted tax abatements, approved exemptions, and appointed ex-officio members to town committees. The town administrator read a statement addressing recent criticism and personal attacks.

• Approved $10,000 from Parks & Recreation CRF for master plan update (3-0)
• Approved Taser lease payments for 2024 and 2025 from Police Special Detail Fund (3-0)
• Approved payment of two police cruiser water pump invoices up to $1,792.28 from Government Vehicle Maintenance Expendable Trust (3-0)
• Approved $1,478.77 Lakes Region invoice from Government Vehicle Maintenance Expendable Trust (2-0-1 abstention)
• Granted tax abatements totaling $3,266.84 for RVs, plus individual abatements of $635.56, $696.74, and $6,243.62 (all 3-0)
• Approved exemptions for Map 7 Lot 31, Map 2 Lot 21, and Map 2 Lot 19 (all 3-0)
• Approved use of Grange for Rivkah Valley's Quarterly Dance Program (3-0)
• Approved 2023 draft audit and management letter (3-0)

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved the appointment of two alternates for one‑year terms. They approved and paid a $2,400 payment from the Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund to Extol Tree Care for tree removal at True Cemetery. They adopted a rule change prohibiting non‑live‑plant items on gravesites within 12 inches of a stone.

• Approved appointment of Justine Hayward and Gloria Beachy as Cemetery Trustee alternates (1‑year term)
• Approved $2,400 payment from Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund to Extol Tree Care, LLC for tree removal at True Cemetery
• Paid the $2,400 balance due for tree removal at True Cemetery to Extol Tree Care, LLC
• Adopted rule change: no items other than live plants permitted on gravesites, placement not to exceed 12" from the stone
• Submitted request for $2,500 payment to Garry Kalajian, Ararat Forge for gate creation at Knowlton‑Edgerly Cemetery
• Prepared authorization for reimbursement to Brenda for supplies used cleaning children’s gravestones
• Coordinated donation of free stump grinding at True Cemetery with ‘The Tree Guy’, Phil Carpenter
• Coordinated with a boy scout troop to place American flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting by voice vote. It unanimously approved spending up to $400 for trail‑improvement materials at Valley View Conservation Area and MSCA. A work day was scheduled for May 10 at 9 AM to address trail repairs. Plans were made for a family hike on June 7, a community land‑conservation workshop in October, and a table at Old Home Day on August 23.

• Approved April 14 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved $400 trail‑materials spending at VVCA and MSCA (unanimous)
• Scheduled work day May 10, 9 AM for trail improvements
• Planned family hike June 7, 10 AM at CCS
• Planned community land‑conservation workshop in October
• Reserved space for commission table at Old Home Day August 23

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold several public hearings and a conceptual discussion. Items include a continued hearing for a junkyard site plan at 290 Dover Road, a hearing for a subdivision at 83 Dover Road, and hearings for site plan amendments for commercial buildings on Dover Road. Also on the agenda is a continued conditional use permit for a tree business home occupation at 245 Horse Corner Road.

• Continued public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation (tree business) at 245 Horse Corner Road
• Continued public hearing for a junkyard site plan at 290 Dover Road
• Public hearing for CM Truck and Trailer site plan amendment to demolish house and barn and build new commercial building at 46 Dover Road
• Public hearing for Dover Road Realty site plan amendment to construct new commercial garage and building addition at 169 Dover Road
• Public hearing for subdivision of 83 Dover Road: two scenarios (conventional subdivision with variances or condominium)

The board approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes with revisions and tabled the April 3, 2025 minutes for further review. It waived lighting requirements and found the 290 Dover Road junkyard site‑plan application complete. The board also postponed further action on the 245 Horse Corner Road conditional‑use request to June 5, 2025.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Tabled April 3, 2025 meeting minutes for further review
• Waived lighting requirements for 290 Dover Road junkyard site plan (motion passed, seconded by Jameson)
• Found 290 Dover Road site‑plan application complete (motion passed, seconded by St. Germain)
• Continued discussion of 245 Horse Corner Road conditional‑use application to June 5, 2025 (motion passed, ayes from all members)
• Motion to continue to June 5 to discuss potential conditions for conditional‑use (passed, ayes from St. Germain, Deachman, Jameson, Way, Bouchard, Sheehan, Healey)
• Scheduled site walk at 245 Horse Corner Road for May 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm (planned)
• Approved motion that construction would require a separate site plan (motion passed)

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will meet to appoint Joe McDaniels as Road Agent for the Trapp Road Box Culvert. The meeting includes scheduled non-public sessions to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation.

• Appointment of Joe McDaniels, Road Agent - Trapp Road Box Culvert

The Board of Selectmen appointed Frank Swirko to fill the vacant selectman seat. They approved an $87,000 culvert replacement on Trapp Road. Several financial items were authorized, including payroll of $38,298, accounts payable of $61,516.51, a timber tax, an intent to cut, and the signing of MS232. The board also approved a motion to set up email distribution lists and Teams recording for meetings.

• Appointed Frank Swirko as selectman (2-0)
• Approved Trapp Road culvert replacement $87,000 (3-0)
• Approved payroll $38,298 (3-0)
• Approved accounts payable $61,516.51 (3-0)
• Approved Intent to Cut for Map 1 Lot 16 (3-0)
• Approved Timber Tax for Map 5 Lot 12 (3-0)
• Approved and signed MS232 (3-0)
• Approved email distribution lists and Teams recording setup (3-0)

Trustees of the Trust

The trustees approved the 2024 cemetery expenses totaling $2,666.76. They also approved a $2,500 disbursement from the Martha Wilkenson trust and verified that $2,400 from the cemetery capital reserve is in TD Bank and can be issued to the town. Additionally, the trustees approved the answers to the auditors' questionnaire.

• Approved 2024 cemetery expenses ($2,666.76)
• Approved $2,500 disbursement from the Martha Wilkenson trust
• Verified $2,400 in the cemetery capital reserve is in TD Bank and check can be given to town
• Approved answers to the auditors questionnaire

Selectmen's Office

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and general business. The board will address appointments and may enter a non-public session for personnel, reputation, or litigation matters.

• Appointment of Selectmen

The Selectmen voted to enter and later exit a non‑public session, to seal the minutes for one year, and to adjourn the meeting. They also set a follow‑up meeting on April 29 to announce the chosen selectman.

• Motion to enter non‑public session passed (roll call aye)
• Motion to exit non‑public session passed (roll call aye)
• Motion to seal the minutes for one year passed (roll call aye)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (roll call aye)
• Scheduled April 29 meeting to announce selectman choice

Trustees of the Trust

The trustees approved renaming the Historical Society Capital Reserve Fund to the Depot Road Thunder Bridge Capital Reserve Fund. They also approved changing the Jann & Joann Luikimil trust to Joann Luikmil and correcting the Ester Rowell and Bruce Rowell trust to Esther. A $2,400 request from the Cemetery Capital Reserve was processed, and the TD Bank spreadsheet was updated with recent check details.

• Approved naming of Historical Society Capital Reserve Fund as Depot Road Thunder Bridge Capital Reserve Fund
• Authorized change of Jann & Joann Luikimil trust name to Joann Luikmil
• Authorized change of Ester Rowell and Bruce Rowell trust name to Esther
• Processed $2,400 request from Cemetery Capital Reserve
• Updated spreadsheet to show check #270 for $950 (Town Office) and check #27 for $2,713 (Police Office)
• Assigned Fred to correct meeting place information on town website
• Assigned Blaze to process 2024 cemetery expenses
• Created monthly calendar list for meeting tasks

Heritage Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting. It appointed members to new terms as set by the Select Board. It decided not to cancel the stonewall program and confirmed it will be held on May 22 at the Grange Hall. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Appointed commission members to new terms: 3‑year (Dawn, Lucille, Katherine), 2‑year (Joyce), 1‑year (Ed), Gloria term expires April 1 2027
• Confirmed stonewall program will proceed on May 22 as planned

Selectmen's Office

The Chichester Board of Selectmen will elect a new chair, consider a resident's proposal for town support of seasonal community dances at the Grange Hall, and review two zoning complaints. The board will also act on a consent agenda and approve meeting minutes.

• Election of a Selectboard Chair
• Rivkah Valley requests waived or discounted Grange Hall rental ($150) and security deposit ($100) for four seasonal dances per year
• Zoning complaint at 69-2 Dover Road (Map 4 Lot 154 Sublot 2) received conditional approval April 3
• Zoning complaint on Map 2 Lot 29 continued from Planning Board to May 1
• Proposed procedures for Board of Selectmen meetings

The Selectmen approved the consent agenda, authorizing payroll of $40,139.56 and accounts payable of $72,332.74. They also approved a $2,400 expenditure to remove a tree for the cemetery committee and granted conditional zoning approval for a property on Dover Road. Several appointments to town boards and commissions were signed, and the board entered and exited multiple non‑public sessions, sealing the minutes for three years before adjourning.

• Approved consent agenda (payroll $40,139.56, accounts payable $72,332.74) – vote: Bouchard aye, Stolnis aye
• Approved $2,400 tree removal for cemetery committee – vote: Bouchard aye, Stolnis aye
• Conditional zoning approval for Map 4, Lot 254 Sublot 2 Dover Road – no vote recorded
• Signed appointments for Library, Cemetery, Conservation, and Heritage commissions – approved
• Entered non‑public session at 7:53 pm – vote: Bouchard aye, Stolnis aye
• Exited non‑public session at 8:16 pm – vote: Bouchard aye, Stolnis aye
• Sealed minutes for 3 years – vote: Bouchard aye, Stolnis aye
• Adjourned meeting at 9:30 pm – vote: Bouchard aye, Stolnis aye

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the March 10 minutes by voice vote. It took no action on the dredge and fill permit for DBU on Dover Road. The next meeting was set for May 5, 2025, and Zack Boyajian announced he will miss July, August, and possibly September meetings.

• Approved March 10 minutes (voice vote)
• No action taken on dredge and fill permit application for DBU, Dover Road
• Scheduled next meeting for May 5, 2025
• Noted Zack Boyajian will be absent July‑August (maybe September)

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved a $7,0000 budget for the 2025 cemetery season, as confirmed at the town meeting on April 5. They also approved a $2,400 deposit payment to Extol Tree Care for tree removal work. The board agreed to request a redesign of the iron gates at Knowlton‑Edgerly Cemetery and to have a second key made for the Leavitt Cemetery gate. Additional actions include seeking stump‑grinding estimates and arranging debris cleanup after a fallen tree.

• Approved $7,0000 budget request for 2025 season (town meeting #2, Apr 5)
• Approved $2,400 deposit payment to Extol Tree Care from Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund
• Agreed to request Garry Kalajian redesign iron gate proposal for Knowlton‑Edgerly Cemetery
• Decided to have a second key made for the Leavitt Cemetery gate padlock
• Created letter requesting Selectmen appoint Cemetery Trustee Alternates
• Will obtain two estimates for grinding stumps left at True Cemetery
• Dave Colbert volunteered to clean up debris from fallen tree at Leavitt Cemetery
• Brenda to contact Don Cotnoir about granite post for Batchelder Cemetery gate repair

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider three applications: a conditional use permit for a home occupation tree business at 245 Horse Corner Road, a site plan to relocate a waste pond and material storage for Coleman Concrete on Dover Road, and a site plan for a junkyard at 290 Dover Road. The board will also discuss updates to the Chichester Market site plan and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Conditional Use Permit for Phllip Carpenter (Map 2, Lot 29, 245 Horse Corner Road, RA Zone) for home occupation tree business
• Site Plan Application for Coleman Concrete (Map 4, Lot 154-2, Dover Road, CI/MF Zone) to relocate waste pond and material storage
• Site Plan Application for Seth O’Donnell (Map 3, Lot 39, 290 Dover Road, CI/MF Zone) for junkyard permit
• Discussion on Chichester Market Site Plan Updates

The Planning Board voted that the conditional‑use application has no regional impact and is complete. It approved waivers for proposed additional structures (Item 3) and for Items 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11. No final decision on the permit itself was recorded.

• Motion that the application has no regional impact – passed
• Waiver granted for Item 3 (proposed additional structures) – passed
• Waivers granted for Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 – passed
• Motion that the application is complete – passed

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing for a junkyard permit for CruiserParts, LLC under RSA 236:116. The board will also discuss a proposed amended budget for the April 5th meeting and receive updates on two zoning complaints at 69-2 Dover Road and 245 Horse Corner Road. A non-public session may follow for personnel, reputation, or litigation matters.

• Public hearing for CruiserParts, LLC junkyard permit (RSA 236:116)
• Discussion of proposed amended budget for April 5th
• Zoning complaint – Map 4 Lot 154 Sublot 2 – 69-2 Dover Road (no update until after April 3)
• Zoning complaint – Map 2 Lot 29 – 245 Horse Corner Road (no update until after April 3)
• Possible non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a), (c), (e)

The board approved up to $4,500 for Officer Buonanduci’s uniforms and equipment from the Police Department Capital Reserve Fund. They approved $1,827.50 from the Police Department Office Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for new computers and servers for Central Square. They approved $16,840.42 from the Town Facilities Capital Reserve Fund to AJ Leblanc for two furnaces and duct work for a new heating system. They approved $1,457.86 from the Town Facilities Capital Reserve Fund to repair the generator at the safety building.

• Approved up to $4,500 for Officer Buonanduci’s uniforms/equipment (Police Dept. Capital Reserve Fund)
• Approved $1,827.50 for Central Square computers/servers (Police Dept. Office Equipment Capital Reserve Fund)
• Approved $16,840.42 for two furnaces and duct work (Town Facilities Capital Reserve Fund) to AJ Leblanc
• Approved $1,457.86 to repair generator at safety building (Town Facilities Capital Reserve Fund)

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, approval of March 4, 2025 minutes, and abatements. Two zoning complaints are noted but no update is available until after April 3, 2025. The board may enter non-public session for personnel, reputation, or litigation matters if needed.

• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Abatements – no specific items listed
• Zoning Complaint – Map 4 Lot 154 Sublot 2 – 69-2 Dover Road (continued to after April 3, 2025)
• Zoning Complaint – Map 2 Lot 29 – 245 Horse Corner Road (continued to after April 3, 2025)
• Possible non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a), (c), (e)

The Selectmen approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. They also approved a $2,400 withdrawal from the Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund to pay for tree work. No other formal actions were taken; remaining items were discussed for future consideration.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (all in favor, motion carried)
• Approved $2,400 withdrawal from Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund for tree work (all in favor, motion carried)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor, motion carried)

Trustees of the Trust

The trustees approved the year‑end MS‑9 and MS‑10 town reports and the Three Bearings Investment Policy, signing the latter. They authorized a payment of $8,715 to Three Bearings for municipal transportation and approved invoices of $950 for town office equipment and $2,713 for police office equipment. Invoices for town facilities were returned for clarification. The next meeting is scheduled for 4/18/2025.

• Approved year‑end MS‑9 and MS‑10 town reports
• Approved and signed Three Bearings Investment Policy
• Authorized $8,715 payment to Three Bearings for municipal transportation
• Approved $950 invoice for town office equipment
• Approved $2,713 invoice for police office equipment
• Returned town facilities invoices for clarification

Heritage Commission

The commission approved the amended minutes of the February 2025 meeting with changes. Members were assigned follow‑up tasks, including Lucille Noel contacting Mike Williams about ash‑tree removal and arranging a new historic sign at the library, and Gloria Beachy and Katherine Shamel removing remaining holiday greens. Additional outreach was planned for the garden club, a stone‑walls presentation, and the Old Home Day table.

• Approved amended February 2025 meeting minutes
• Assigned Lucille Noel to follow up with Mike Williams on ash‑tree removal
• Assigned Lucille Noel to coordinate library historic sign installation with Joe McDaniels
• Assigned Gloria Beachy and Katherine Shamel to remove remaining holiday greens at Town Hall, Library, Firehouse and Store
• Assigned Lucille Noel to contact new Garden Club about public garden upkeep
• Assigned Lucille Noel to investigate new building inspector for Heritage request form
• Assigned Lucille Noel to work on commission reappointments for Select Board consideration
• Planned contact with Kevin Gardner for possible Stonewalls presentation in June

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will hold a workshop to review job descriptions for the Selectmen's Office staff. The meeting may then enter a non-public session under state law to discuss personnel, reputation, or pending claims. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Workshop to review job descriptions of Selectmen's Office Staff

Town Library

The Chichester Town Library trustees approved using a $10,000 ALA grant for ADA compliance (upstairs bathroom), with the $1,182 shortfall for the front door covered by non-appropriated funds. They also voted to test the water ($105), authorized the director to attend two conferences, and approved two summer reading program performers. Several items were tabled until spring, including the Heritage Commission marker, picnic table, and railing painting.

• Approved $10,000 ALA grant for ADA compliance, with $1,182 shortfall from non-appropriated funds
• Approved water testing through state at $105 (all in favor)
• Authorized director to attend CLIF and NHLA conferences (motion carried)
• Approved two SRP performers: Cody Wells Lego Camp ($350) and Ziggity Zag Music ($250)
• Approved treasurer's reports (appropriated and non-appropriated)
• Approved February minutes (public and non-public)
• Tabled Heritage Commission marker, picnic table, and railing painting until spring
• Approved Katie as alternate trustee by Select Board (noted)

Conservation Commission

The Chichester Conservation Commission unanimously approved a motion to request the Treasurer move $100,000 from the Conservation account to a certificate of deposit (CD). The board also approved the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting with minor edits. A completed application for a Fish and Game small grant for Shaw Pasture mowing was submitted.

• Approved minutes of 2/10/25 by voice vote with minor edits.
• Unanimously approved a motion to request the Treasurer move $100,000 from the Conservation account to a CD.
• Discussed Conservation Lands Warrant Article 18 for 2025 Town Meeting, which calls for a $10,000 appropriation for a Carpenter Park planning study.
• Discussed a draft CNHRPC map of VVCA and School trails; Zack will forward comments for changes.
• Discussed outreach efforts, including a possible community field visit at Shaw Pasture or VVCA in May or June.
• Discussed member terms that have expired; prospective new members need to contact the Selectmen's office.
• Discussed alternatives to the second Monday meeting night, with Monday nights appearing preferred.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold conceptual discussions regarding two property requests. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes.

• Conceptual discussion: Gary Anderson, 183 Dover Road, regarding a wholesale car dealer license
• Conceptual discussion: Mike Albert, 56 Dover Road, regarding temporary shed storage

The Chichester Planning Board held a conceptual discussion for a proposed wholesale car dealership at 183 Dover Road and a storage trailer/shed use at 56 Dover Road. No formal approvals were made; the board indicated neither would be a change of use and suggested conditions for the dealership. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approving prior minutes.

• Approved minutes of January 2, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of January 16, 2025 (motion passed)
• Consensus: 183 Dover Road wholesale car dealership is not a change of use; conditions suggested (remove note #5, mechanical work inside building, 12-car max, obtain license)
• Consensus: 56 Dover Road storage trailers/sheds is not a change of use; area already approved for storage
• Adjourned at 7:50 PM (motion passed)

Selectmen's Office

The Chichester Board of Selectmen will consider a consent agenda including tax abatement requests for 21 properties totaling $5,902.93, nine of which are owned by Great Meadow and cannot be taxed twice. They will also discuss the Building Inspector Job Description and a tree issue at Burying Yard Cemetery. Updates on two zoning complaints are on the agenda, and a non-public session may follow for personnel, reputation, or litigation matters.

• Tax abatement requests totaling $5,902.93 for 21 properties (attached list includes nine Great Meadow parcels)
• Discussion of Building Inspector Job Description
• Tree discussion at Burying Yard Cemetery
• Zoning complaint update at 69-2 Dover Road (Map 4 Lot 154 Sublot 2)
• Zoning complaint update at 245 Horse Corner Road (Map 2 Lot 29)

The Chichester Board of Selectmen approved several expenditures and hires, including $4,900 for seven tires for Engine 1 from Pete's Tire Barn, a new Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector at $20/hour for 20 hours/week, and an $800 vibrator for the older plow truck. They also approved the consent agenda, abatements, the Building Inspector job description with edits, and payments from capital reserve funds. A tree dispute at Burying Yard Cemetery was discussed, with a survey and cost estimate pending.

• Approved $4,900 tire replacement for Engine 1 from Pete's Tire Barn (unanimous)
• Approved offering Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector position at $20/hr for 20 hrs/week (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of vibrator for older plow truck for ~$800 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll $39,584.83 and accounts payable $116,332.23 (unanimous)
• Granted 10 property tax abatements totaling $2,826.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Building Inspector job description with edits (unanimous)
• Approved payments from capital reserve funds: $3,625.77 to New England Trauma Services, $780.00 to Gosse Septic, $20,000 deposit to Green Earth Hybrid, $589.90 to TC's Service Center (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for bus stop signs on Route 4 (unanimous)

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The Chichester Cemetery Trustees met on March 3, 2025, and reviewed a design proposal from Garry Kalajian of Ararat Forge for two custom black iron gates at the Knowlton-Edgerly Cemetery's Horse Corner Road entrance, estimated at $6,100. No formal decision was made; Kalajian will provide an updated sketch and estimate. The trustees also confirmed a correction to the 2025 budget for tree removal ($2,600, with $5,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund) and discussed boundary verification for Page and Fellows-Webster cemeteries, including a possible lot line adjustment with abutter David Colbert.

• Reviewed iron gate design proposal for Knowlton-Edgerly Cemetery (no vote; awaiting updated estimate)
• Confirmed 2025 budget correction for cemetery tree removal line to $2,600
• Agreed to spend $5,000 from Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund for tree removal in 2025
• Discussed verifying Page Cemetery boundaries for fence installation
• Discussed inviting abutter David Colbert to April meeting for boundary discussion
• Discussed confirming Fellows-Webster Cemetery boundaries
• Planned to contact Don Cotnoir for granite posts and chain fencing info
• Scheduled attendance at NH Cemetery Association seminar on April 8, 2025

Supervisors of the Checklist

The Supervisors of the Checklist approved voter registrations for two new New Hampshire residents and processed voter removals due to moves and deaths. No applications were denied or held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved voter registration for Barry Harte
• Approved voter registration for Thomas Harte
• Processed removal of Mark Badger due to registering in Manchester
• Processed removal of Michelle D’Ersamo due to registering in Northwood
• Processed removal of Robert Daniels due to death
• Processed removal of David Paul due to death

Selectmen's Office

The Board will receive staff reports from Police and Town Clerk/Tax Collector, approve minutes from February 4 and 7, and consider a tax abatement for Map 9 Lot 12. Appointments include Sophia Johnson as Health Officer and Roger Racette as alternate ZBA member. Two zoning complaints (69-2 Dover Road and 245 Horse Corner Road) show no update. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel, reputation, and litigation matters.

• Tax abatement request – Map 9 Lot 12
• Appointment of Sophia Johnson as Health Officer
• Appointment of Roger Racette as Alternate Member of ZBA
• Zoning complaints with no update – 69-2 Dover Road and 245 Horse Corner Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 4 and February 7, 2025

The Board approved the purchase of 4 Sig M400 patrol rifles for $5,455.52 from the Police Special Detail Special Revenue Fund. They also approved a $1,000 land use change tax abatement, appointed a health officer and a zoning board alternate, and voted to send a zoning matter back to the Planning Board. The board extended a job offer to a new police officer and raised part-time officer wages. Public comment focused on the town administrator's $120,000 salary, which was discussed but not voted on at this meeting.

• Approved $5,455.52 purchase of 4 Sig M400 rifles (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 LUCT abatement for Map 9 Lot 12 (unanimous)
• Appointed Sophia Johnson as Health Officer for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Roger Racette as Zoning Board of Adjustments alternate for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Voted to post Full-time Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer position (unanimous)
• Sent Map 2 Lot 29 zoning matter back to Planning Board for further hearing (unanimous)
• Extended job offer to Ryan Bonaduce as Full-Time Police Officer at $28.00/hour (unanimous)
• Increased part-time officer wages for Ian Berkeley and Patrick Testerman to $30.00/hour after April 1 (unanimous)

Trustees of the Trust

The Chichester Trustees of Trust Funds met on February 21, 2025, with Fred Shaw and Blaze Konefal attending. They balanced the trust account to the bank statement using a new spreadsheet and deposited $8,715 for a Government Vehicle. The next meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2025.

• Balanced trust account to bank statement using new spreadsheet
• Deposited $8,715 to bank account for Government Vehicle

Heritage Commission

The Chichester Heritage Commission met and approved amended minutes from October 2024 and January 2025. Members discussed the dead ash tree at the Greenspace, which fell during high winds before removal could be arranged; Mike Williams agreed to cut up the fallen branches. The commission agreed to ask Tim Baker to clean brush around Canterbury Road maples, while Bartlett Tree Company will fertilize the trees for free. No formal votes were recorded on substantive matters.

• Approved amended minutes of October 2024 and January 2025 meetings
• Agreed to ask Tim Baker to clean brush around Canterbury Road maples
• Noted Bartlett Tree Company will fertilize maples for free
• Discussed dead ash tree removal at Greenspace after tree fell in wind

Town Library

The Chichester Town Library trustees approved several operational decisions, including closing the library on December 24 and 31, 2025, and continuing to buy bottled water instead of renting a cooler. They also approved the treasurer's reports, a closing policy, and voted to have the road agent clear snow from specific areas. Several items were tabled, including TDS phone lines and spring maintenance tasks.

• Approved treasurer's reports (appropriated and non-appropriated) (unanimous)
• Approved closing library on Dec 24 and 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved continuing to buy water and test it (unanimous)
• Approved closing policy (unanimous)
• Decided to print 200 bookmarks for budget meetings
• Tabled TDS phone lines until alarm decision
• Tabled Heritage Commission marker, picnic table, paint railings until spring
• Entered non-public session (unanimous)

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen is meeting in a nonpublic (closed) session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a), (c), and (e) to discuss personnel matters, reputation-sensitive issues, and pending or threatened litigation. No public business or votes are scheduled.

• Nonpublic session for dismissal, promotion, or compensation of a public employee
• Discussion of matters that would adversely affect a person's reputation if discussed publicly
• Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation threatened or filed against the board

The Board of Selectmen held a nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3, II(a) to discuss the town administrator position. They voted to offer the job to Mrs. Peal at a salary of $72,060, and she accepted. The minutes were sealed by unanimous vote.

• Entered nonpublic session citing RSA 91-A:3, II(a) (employee dismissal/promotion/compensation) (3-0)
• Discussed and finalized town administrator job offer to Mrs. Peal at $72,060 salary
• Mrs. Peal accepted the position
• Sealed nonpublic session minutes (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will approve minutes from January 2 and 16, hold a conceptual discussion on a variance request at 183 Dover Road (Map 3 Lot 19), and review a voters' guide for proposed zoning amendments. No final decisions are scheduled for the variance discussion; it is an early-stage review.

• Conceptual discussion of variance for 183 Dover Road (Map 3 Lot 19)
• Review of voters' guide for proposed zoning amendments
• Approval of minutes from January 2 and 16, 2025

Selectmen's Office

This joint meeting of the Chichester Board of Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee features a public hearing on the 2025 proposed budget. The board will also consider appointments of department heads, approve minutes from previous meetings, and discuss two zoning complaints at specific properties. A non-public session is scheduled to address personnel, reputation, or pending litigation matters.

• Public hearing on 2025 proposed budget
• Appointments of department heads
• Zoning complaint at 69-2 Dover Road (Map 4 Lot 154 Sublot 2)
• Zoning complaint at 245 Horse Corner Road (Map 2 Lot 29)
• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a), (c), and (e)

The Board of Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee adjusted the proposed FY2025-26 budget, setting the total at $3,776,443 with a tax impact of $3.91 per $1,000 if all warrant articles pass. They increased the fire department daytime coverage payroll line to $302,000, adjusted the water source development line to $1,145, and raised Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer stipends to $4,500 and $1,000 respectively. The board also authorized replacing the Forestry 1 motor and adding graphics, both paid from the 2023 Forestry warrant article.

• Adjusted total budget to $3,776,443 with $3.91 tax impact (if all articles pass)
• Increased fire department daytime coverage payroll line to $302,000
• Adjusted water source development line 4220-33 to $1,145
• Increased Treasurer stipend to $4,500 and Deputy Treasurer to $1,000
• Authorized Forestry 1 motor replacement from 2023 Forestry warrant article
• Authorized $2,000 for Forestry 1 graphics from 2023 Forestry warrant article
• Approved minutes of Jan 21, 22, 28, and nonpublic Jan 28 meetings

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The Cemetery Trustees agreed to use $5,000 from the Cemetery Capital Reserve fund to offset the 2025 tree removal budget, reducing the requested line item to $2,600, and both the Selectmen and Budget Committee approved this proposal. They also discussed ongoing issues with dead tree debris at Burying Yard, with a site inspection planned. New business included beginning gate design discussions for Knowlton-Edgerly Cemetery and planning to address a leaning gate post at Pineground Cemetery.

• Agreed to use $5,000 from Cemetery Capital Reserve fund for tree removal (approved by Selectmen and Budget Committee)
• Reduced 2025 tree removal budget line to $2,600
• Submitted 2024 Cemetery Yearly Report to town Administrative Assistant
• Planned onsite inspection of Burying Yard dead tree debris with Selectman Steve MacCleery
• Initiated gate design discussion for Knowlton-Edgerly Cemetery with Garry Kalajian
• Decided 6' gate opening at Knowlton-Edgerly will need two separate gates
• Brenda to contact Riel Fence Co. about leaning gate post at Pineground Cemetery

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen is meeting in a nonpublic session under RSA 91-A to discuss matters including personnel compensation, reputation-sensitive issues, and pending litigation. No public business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a) for dismissal, promotion, or compensation of a public employee
• Nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II (c) for matters affecting personal reputation
• Nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II (e) for pending or threatened claims or litigation

Selectmen's Office

The Chichester Board of Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee will review the proposed 2025 budget, including revenues, expenditures, and warrant articles. The meeting also includes possible non-public sessions to discuss personnel matters, reputation-sensitive issues, and pending litigation or tax abatements.

• 2025 proposed budget review covering revenues, budget, and warrant articles
• Possible non-public session under 91-A:3 II (a) – dismissal, promotion, or compensation of a public employee
• Possible non-public session under 91-A:3 II (c) – matters affecting reputation of any person
• Possible non-public session under 91-A:3 II (e) – consideration of pending claims or litigation

The Board of Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee held a line-by-line budget workshop, making several cuts and adjustments to offset employee pay increases. They approved a total budget of $3,814,063, with an estimated town tax rate of $3.98, lower than last year. Several warrant articles were removed or reduced, and stipends and specific budget lines were adjusted.

• Reduced line 4220-9 to $275,000 (2-1 vote)
• Reduced lines 4220-21, 4220-24, 4220-25, and 4220-33 to $1.00 each
• Changed Supervisors of the Checklist stipend to $15.00/hour
• Left Planning Board stipend unchanged
• Removed warrant articles 10-B, 11-E, 11-G, and 19
• Reduced warrant article 11-A to $20,000 and 11-D to $15,000; increased 11-B to $20,000
• Approved $950 expenditure from Town Office Equipment Fund
• Adjourned at 9:36pm

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a cemetery cleanup with Scott Tepper, consider two zoning complaints at specific addresses, and vote on appointing Kathryn Ruoff as an Alternate Library Trustee. The board will also approve minutes, abatements, and may enter non-public session for personnel, reputation, or litigation matters.

• Discussion with Scott Tepper on Cemetery Cleanup
• Appointment of Kathryn Ruoff as Alternate Library Trustee
• Zoning Complaint – Map 4 Lot 154 Sublot 2 – 69-2 Dover Road
• Zoning Complaint – Map 2 Lot 29 – 245 Horse Corner Road
• Non-Public Session possible under RSA 91-A:3 II (a), (c), and (e)

The Chichester Board of Selectmen approved a $2,173 purchase of a Dell desktop and laptop for the Police Department from Block 5 Technologies, funded by the Police Office Capital Reserve Fund. They also approved posting two job openings, rescinded a prior motion regarding the food pantry freezer, and discussed a tree debris dispute at the cemetery, agreeing to inspect the property and review survey maps. Minutes from previous meetings were approved, and the board entered nonpublic session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved $2,173 Dell desktop and laptop for Police Department (motion passed)
• Approved posting Assistant Town Clerk Tax Collector position (motion passed)
• Approved posting Building Inspector position with changes (motion passed)
• Rescinded motion to put food pantry freezer out for sealed bid (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of January 7 and January 13, 2025 meetings (motions passed)
• Approved nonpublic minutes of January 7 and January 13, 2025 (motions passed)
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II(a) and sealed minutes indefinitely (roll call votes passed)

Supervisors of the Checklist

The Supervisors of the Checklist met and processed routine voter list maintenance. No new voter registrations were approved, but one party change was recorded. The board also removed voters who registered elsewhere, passed away, or failed to respond to confirmation letters.

• No new voter registrations approved (no applications found)
• Recorded party change for James Erik Holst
• Removed 21 voters who registered in other NH towns
• Removed 3 voters due to death
• Removed 42 voters due to 30-day letters
• No pending removals

Trustees of the Trust

The Trustees of Trust Funds met and handled routine administrative tasks. They sent the year-end town report, revised a TD Bank spreadsheet, researched an old trust found under another name, began processing the town's check for 2024 warrant article deposits, and balanced the checkbook. No substantive decisions were made.

• Sent year-end town report to town
• Revised TD Bank spreadsheet
• Researched old trust found under another name
• Began processing check from town for 2024 warrant article deposits
• Balanced checkbook

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider proposed zoning amendments. No other business is scheduled beyond the hearing and adjournment.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning amendments

The Chichester Planning Board held a public hearing and unanimously voted to place seven proposed zoning amendments on the ballot for voter approval. The amendments address Route 4 commercial corridor restrictions, home occupation rules, community solar definitions, and other zoning text changes.

• Approved sending zoning amendment restricting new single-family/duplex homes on Route 4 commercial corridor to ballot (7-0)
• Approved sending zoning amendment revising home occupation criteria (CUP conditions) to ballot (7-0)
• Approved sending zoning amendment redefining Community Solar to ballot (7-0)
• Approved sending zoning amendment revising Ground Mount definition to ballot (7-0)
• Approved sending zoning amendment updating Accessory Use, Forestry, and Principal Use definitions to ballot (7-0)

Heritage Commission

The Chichester Heritage Commission voted to request a $1,000 increase to its 2025 budget to cover the removal of dead ash trees in the Greenspace, after an abutter denied permission for a brace. The chair will send a letter to the Budget Committee. The commission also accepted November and December minutes, and discussed seeking Select Board help if the abutter issue persists.

• Approved request to amend 2025 budget by $1,000 for dead ash tree removal (unanimous)
• Accepted November and December 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed chair to send letter to Budget Committee regarding budget amendment (unanimous)
• Agreed to seek Select Board assistance with abutter if needed (discussed, no formal vote)

Town Library

The Chichester Town Library trustees approved the December minutes and both December appropriated and non-appropriated reports. They voted to name Katie Ruoff as an alternate trustee. A closing policy was discussed and revised for a vote at the next meeting. No major budget or contract decisions were made.

• Approved December minutes (all in favor)
• Approved December appropriated report (all in favor)
• Approved December non-appropriated report (all in favor)
• Named Katie Ruoff as alternate trustee (all in favor)
• Discussed closing policy; vote scheduled for next meeting
• Tabled picnic table discussion until spring
• Tabled purchasing limit discussion until next meeting

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen is holding a joint meeting with the Advisory Budget Committee. The agenda consists solely of non-public sessions under RSA 91-A:3 II (a), (c), and (e) regarding personnel, reputation, and litigation matters, followed by adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a) – dismissal, promotion, or compensation of a public employee
• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (c) – discussion that could adversely affect a person's reputation
• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (e) – consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation

The Board of Selectmen approved reducing the cemetery tree removal budget line to $2,600 and using capital reserve funds to cover the remaining cost. They also approved putting the food pantry freezer up for sealed bid on the town website. The board discussed but did not vote on several other items, including a fire department drone warrant article and highway mowing budget increase.

• Reduced cemetery tree budget to $2,600, funded remainder from capital reserve
• Approved putting food pantry freezer up for sealed bid on town website
• Entered non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a) and (c), then sealed minutes indefinitely

Conservation Commission

The Chichester Conservation Commission met on January 13, 2025, and approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting with a minor edit. The Selectmen approved Caitlin Hoffman as a new regular member. The commission reviewed conservation lands, noted a new sign at Carpenter Park, and discussed upcoming plans for a wetland permit application for a market/cafe. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved minutes of 12/16/24 with minor edit (voice vote)
• Noted Selectmen's approval of Caitlin Hoffman as new member

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen will approve minutes from three prior meetings, consider appointing Frank Swirko as Welfare Director, and discuss two zoning complaints on Dover Road and Horse Corner Road. No tax abatements or new policies are on the agenda. The board may also enter non-public session for personnel, reputation, or litigation matters.

• Appointment of Frank Swirko as Welfare Director
• Zoning complaint at 69-2 Dover Road (Map 4 Lot 154 Sublot 2)
• Zoning complaint at 245 Horse Corner Road (Map 2 Lot 29)
• Approval of meeting minutes from Dec. 17, 20, and 30, 2024

The Board approved the acquisition of a 2006 Forestry vehicle from USDA Forestry Surplus to replace Forestry 1. They also appointed Frank Swirko as Welfare Officer, approved a burglar alarm system installation, and made several decisions in nonpublic session regarding police compensation. The meeting included reports from department heads and discussion of road reconstruction.

• Approved acquisition of 2006 Forestry vehicle from USDA Forestry Surplus (unanimous)
• Appointed Frank Swirko as Welfare Officer (unanimous)
• Approved burglar alarm system installation by Knight Security Alarm Company for $2,895 plus $312 per building (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to property owner to clean up tree debris in Burying Yard Cemetery or be billed (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 16, 17, 20, and 30, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Decided in nonpublic session to compensate Police Chief hourly for hours over 80 per pay period
• Decided in nonpublic session to compensate Police Administrator $28/hour for 32.5 hours effective January 20, 2025
• Decided in nonpublic session to change police midnight on-call pay to flat rate of $130 until Town Meeting in March 2025

Chichester Cemetery Trustees

The Chichester Cemetery Trustees decided to retain the $12,000+ Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund for emergencies and proceed with their original request for a $6,000 line-item for tree removal in the 2025 budget, despite a Selectmen's suggestion to use reserve funds. They also closed cemetery gates for winter due to an impending storm, discussed the successful Wreaths Across America event, and planned to submit reports and a donation.

• Retained $12,000+ Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund for vandalism/emergency tree removal
• Proceeded with $6,000 budget request for tree removal at True and Knowlton-Edgerly Cemeteries
• Closed gates at Leavitt and Pineground Cemeteries for winter season
• Requested Town issue check to Wreaths Across America for unprocessed donation
• Fred and Ruthie to submit report to Trustees of Trust Funds for reimbursement
• Brenda to draft Cemetery Yearly Report by January 24, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a site plan review of a 5,928 SF market and deli on Dover Road. They will also review proposed zoning amendments and hold a conceptual discussion regarding an approved variance on another Dover Road property.

• Public hearing for Chichester Realty, LLC site plan review for a 5,928 SF market & deli on Dover Road (Map 4 Lot 165)
• Review of proposed zoning amendments
• Conceptual discussion for Bear Revocable Trust at 183 Dover Road using an approved variance

The Chichester Planning Board granted conditional approval for a proposed deli/market at Map 4 Lot 165 on Dover Road, owned by Chichester Realty/Jason & Marie McKay. The approval includes conditions such as obtaining NH DOT, wetlands, and alteration of terrain permits. The board also approved a waiver to allow a larger building footprint (5,921 SF vs. 5,000 SF allowed) and moved proposed zoning amendments to a public hearing on January 16, 2025.

• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Found site plan application complete (unanimous)
• Found no regional impact (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for building footprint increase to 5,921 SF (7-0)
• Granted conditional approval for deli/market with permits as conditions (7-0)
• Moved proposed zoning amendments to public hearing on January 16, 2025 (unanimous)