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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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 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 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)

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.

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

Selectmen's Office

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 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.

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.

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 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

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

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 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

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 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)

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 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)

Selectmen's Office

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 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 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 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 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