Dunbarton public meetings in 2025

Historical Awareness Committee

The Historical Awareness Committee unanimously approved the December 1, 2025 minutes and the treasurer’s report showing a $3,761 balance. Members agreed to add a red chicken illustration and identify Bill Little’s farm in the David Perkins House video, and to place family photos before the interview segment and end with a cleared‑site photo. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved 12/1/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer’s report showing $3,761 balance (unanimous)
• Agreed to add a red chicken illustration and identify Bill Little’s farm in the video (unanimous)
• Agreed to order video: family photos first, interview next, cleared‑site photo last (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 3:57 pm passed (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hear budget proposals for 2026 from the Library Director, Recreation Committee, and Transfer Station Supervisor. The board will also review revised encumbrance requests.

• Proposed 2026 Library budget
• Proposed 2026 Recreation Committee budget
• Proposed 2026 Transfer Station budget
• Revised encumbrance requests

The Selectmen approved the regular and nonpublic minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting. They voted to hire Gregg Miller as a Step III handyman or carpenter. The Board chose to table the Town Clerk’s reimbursement request for further review and agreed to have a handyman seal a suspected mouse entry point. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved regular minutes of Dec 4, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved nonpublic minutes of Dec 4, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved hiring of Gregg Miller as Step III handyman/carpenter (2‑0)
• Tabled Town Clerk reimbursement request for further review
• Supported asking handyman to seal suspected mouse entry area

Joint Loss Management Committee

The committee will review and approve the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. It will continue discussion of security camera quotes, parking lot speed safety concerns, and scheduling of annual first aid/CPR/AED training. The agenda includes a discussion of recent claims and a quarterly hazard mitigation report. The meeting will also set the date and time for the next session.

• Approve minutes of the September 17, 2025 meeting
• Review security camera quotes requested on 9/18/24 and received on 3/19/25 and 6/18/25
• Address parking lot speed safety concerns and possible speed limit or one‑way changes
• Schedule annual safety refresher training for first aid, CPR, and AED
• Discuss recent insurance claims

The committee approved the September 17, 2025 minutes as amended with unanimous support. They confirmed that police and fire personnel who receive certification training are exempt from the town safety‑training requirement. The next meeting was scheduled for March 18, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. in the Town Office. The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 a.m. by unanimous motion.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (amended) – unanimous
• Confirmed exemption of police and fire staff from town safety training
• Scheduled next meeting for March 18, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. in Town Office
• Adjourned meeting at 9:01 a.m. – unanimous

Planning Board

The Dunbarton Planning Board will consider new business items, including a review of proposed zoning amendments, finalizing their language and format, and setting a public hearing. It will also examine proposed revisions to subdivision regulations for adoption. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and reports, and a conceptual consultation for 227 Twist Hill Road.

• Zoning amendments – review proposed amendments, finalize language and format, schedule public hearing
• Subdivision regulations – review proposed revisions for adoption
• Conceptual consultation – Nicolette & Jeff Sousa regarding 227 Twist Hill Road
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (Nov 19, 2025 regular meeting, regulations workshop, sign ordinance workshop)
• Selectmen's Report

The Planning Board approved the meeting minutes and then voted to send Amendment #1 (Accessory Dwelling Units) to a January public hearing, setting a flat 1,000‑sq‑ft limit. It also moved Amendment #2 (residential animal‑housing setback) and Amendment #4 (new sign ordinance) to public hearing, while unanimously deciding not to submit Amendment #3 (commercial animal‑housing setback). The Board approved an amendment to permit riding academies and commercial stables as a permitted use and scheduled the updated subdivision regulations for a public hearing.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved ADU Amendment #1 to public hearing with 1,000 sq ft limit (7‑0)
• Moved residential animal‑housing setback Amendment #2 to public hearing (7‑0)
• Did not submit commercial animal‑housing setback Amendment #3 to hearing (unanimous)
• Moved Sign Ordinance Amendment #4 to public hearing (7‑0)
• Amended Table of Uses to permit Riding Academy/Commercial Stable (6‑1)
• Scheduled Subdivision Regulations for public hearing (majority in favor, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen hired a new highway department employee at Step 3 and decided not to change the town's insurance cost‑sharing split. They tabled discussion of a Flexible Spending Account contribution (3‑0) and approved a police specialized‑assignment stipend of $250 per certification with a $500 annual cap (3‑0). The board rejected a degree‑differential addition (0‑3), approved expanded bereavement‑leave language (3‑0), approved a compassionate‑leave sick‑time transfer provision (3‑0), and changed firefighter benefit wording to “paid on‑call” by consensus.

• Hired highway department employee at Step 3 (no vote)
• Did not update insurance cost‑sharing split (no vote)
• Tabled FSA contribution discussion (3‑0)
• Approved police specialized‑assignment stipend $250 (cap $500) (3‑0)
• Rejected degree‑differential addition (0‑3)
• Approved expanded bereavement‑leave language (3‑0)
• Approved compassionate‑leave sick‑time transfer (3‑0)
• Changed firefighter benefit wording to “paid on‑call” (consensus)

Assessing and Mapping

The Board of Assessors approved solar tax exemptions for James Allard (lot H2-03-01) and Christopher R. Jordan (lot B4-01-11-08). It also granted a Disabled Veterans Credit to Dennis Stringer (lot K1-01-22) effective 2026, waived $12.25 interest for Matthew Dempsey while denying a $25 bank‑fee abatement, and approved two Municipal Resources invoices totaling $12,218.53. The January meeting date was moved to the second Tuesday, Jan 13 2026.

• Accepted November 18, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Waived $12.25 interest for Matthew Dempsey, denied $25 bank‑fee abatement (all in favor)
• Approved solar exemptions for James Allard (lot H2-03-01) and Christopher R. Jordan (lot B4-01-11-08) (all in favor)
• Granted Disabled Veterans Credit to Dennis Stringer, lot K1-01-22, effective 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved payment of $1,281.03 to Municipal Resources, Inc. for November 2025 assessing services (all in favor)
• Approved payment of $10,937.50 to Municipal Resources, Inc. for remaining 25% of Statistical Revaluation (all in favor)
• Rescheduled January Board meeting to the second Tuesday, Jan 13 2026 at 6:00 PM (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 PM (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The commission accepted the November 2025 minutes. It approved an additional $750 to cover increased costs for the Five Rivers Conservation Trust easement, passing the motion 7‑0. No other actions were decided.

• Accepted November 2025 minutes
• Approved $750 additional expense for Five Rivers easement (7-0)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is discussing the 2025-2026 season, including team divisions and winter tournament planning. The body is reviewing expenses for supplies and services and evaluating past and upcoming community events.

• Treasurer report showing a revolving balance of (1,423.37) at the end of November
• Planning for 2025-2026 season fees and expenses for uniforms, basketballs, and league fees
• Review of Color Run on May 10, 2025, where expenses outweighed fundraising
• Holiday Tree Lighting scheduled for Saturday, December 13
• Boston Trip scheduling for September through December

The Recreation Committee approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The treasurer reported a revolving balance of $8,461.49 at the end of November. The committee discussed the upcoming 2025‑2026 season, several 2026 events, and potential activities but did not make any formal decisions on them.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the 2026‑2028 construction‑and‑demolition disposal contract with Naughton Recycling Center at $140/ton for 2026, $150/ton for 2027 and $160/ton for 2028 (3‑0). They also accepted a $37,980 Hartman Enterprises bid to mobilize equipment and crush gravel at the Kimball Pond Road pit (3‑0) and hired Joshua Arevelo as a town paramedic/EMS (3‑0). The board accepted a $3,000 donation from Stas and Aleeta Szopa for a police computer workstation (3‑0) and left the Emergency Management budget line at $1,000 as a placeholder.

• Approved C&D disposal bid with Naughton Recycling Center (3-0)
• Accepted Hartman Enterprises gravel‑crushing contract for $37,980 (3-0)
• Hired Joshua Arevelo as paramedic/EMS, effective 12/5/25 (3-0)
• Accepted $3,000 donation from Stas and Aleeta Szopa for police workstation (3-0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved November 25, 2025 nonpublic minutes (2-0)
• Approved second set of sealed November 25, 2025 nonpublic minutes (3-0)
• Left Emergency Management budget line at $1,000 (decision without recorded vote)

Cemetery Trustees

The Dunbarton Cemetery Trustees will meet to consider the town’s cemetery budget and related financial matters. They will also review any pending invoice payments, discuss upcoming cemetery projects, and receive updates on cemetery activity and the CIMS system. No specific project details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Review and adopt the cemetery budget
• Review mailbox and approve payment of invoices
• Discuss upcoming cemetery projects
• Discuss cemetery activity
• Provide updates on the CIMS system

The board accepted the November 4, 2025 minutes. They approved awarding the lawn‑maintenance bid for 2026‑2028 to ASAP. The Hearse House ramp update was tabled until spring, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted November 4, 2025 minutes (motion by J. Nault, seconded by M. Lessard, approved)
• Awarded lawn‑maintenance contract to ASAP for 2026‑2028 (motion by J. Nault, seconded by M. Lessard, approved)
• Tabled Hearse House ramp update until spring
• Adjourned meeting (motion by J. Nault, seconded by J. Keefe, approved)

Historical Awareness Committee

The Historical Awareness Committee unanimously approved the October 27 minutes and the treasurer’s report showing a $3,730.97 balance with $0 expenses, $.03 interest and $10 book income. The committee discussed several projects, including the David Perkins House video and the Tramp House research, but made no formal decisions on those items. A motion to change the next meeting date was adopted, moving it to Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

• Approved October 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer’s report showing $3,730.97 balance (unanimous)
• Changed next meeting date to Monday, Dec 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Trustees of the Trust Funds

The board added Donald “Brian” Watford as a user of the NHPDIP portal. They approved the existing investment policy with a 2‑0 vote. They processed a plot sale to deposit proceeds into the Cemetery Expendable Trust Fund. They approved the meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote.

• Added Donald “Brian” Watford as NHPDIP portal user
• Approved investment policy as written (2-0)
• Processed plot sale for Cemetery Expendable Trust Fund deposit
• Approved meeting minutes as written (2-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the regular and four nonpublic meeting minutes from November 13, 2025, each by a 2‑0 vote. They adjourned the meeting. Votes on the mowing‑contract renewal, the town‑hall electrical outlet work, and a follow‑up on Selectman Lavoie’s non‑public session were all tabled until a full Board is present.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of Nov 13, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved 7:55 p.m. nonpublic minutes of Nov 13, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved 8:13 p.m. nonpublic minutes of Nov 13, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved 8:31 p.m. nonpublic minutes of Nov 13, 2025 (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
• Tabled vote on 2026‑2028 mowing renewal contract
• Tabled vote on town‑hall electrical outlet upgrade
• Tabled Selectman Lavoie non‑public session follow‑up until 11/25/2025

Planning Board

The Dunbarton Planning Board will consider approval of prior meeting minutes and discuss several reports. It will review Application #2025-PB-004 for a three‑lot subdivision on Twist Hill Road in the Low‑Density Residential District. The board will receive reports from the regulations and sign sub‑committees and consider scheduling a workshop on zoning amendments.

• Application #2025-PB-004 – three‑lot subdivision, Lot C7‑02‑02, Twist Hill Road (Low‑Density Residential District)
• Regulations sub‑committee report
• Sign sub‑committee report
• Review and schedule workshop on zoning amendments
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025; October 29, 2025; November 5, 2025; November 10, 2025 meetings

The Planning Board approved the application to divide a 20.14‑acre parcel on Twist Hill Road into three residential lots, subject to nine specific conditions including a waiver for the common driveway and a required 10‑foot sight‑line easement. The board also voted to reduce the animal‑housing setback requirement from 100 feet to 50 feet. Both actions were approved by the members present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Fortin three‑lot subdivision (all members in favor)
• Granted waiver for common driveway as a condition of subdivision approval
• Required tree cutting for sight distance and a 10‑foot sight‑line easement (condition of approval)
• Reduced animal‑housing setback from 100 ft to 50 ft (majority in favor; Dana Lavoie abstained)
• Accepted application as complete and moved to public hearing (all members in favor)

Assessing and Mapping

The Board accepted the October 23 minutes unanimously. It approved a five‑year utility revaluation contract with Sansoucy Associates. It set a $17,900 land‑use change tax for a 4.35‑acre parcel and granted a $4.90 abatement for a town‑owned right‑of‑way. The 2026 Assessing Department budget request of $39,851.05, a $2,897 decrease, was noted.

• Accepted October 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Property Appraisal Contract with Sansoucy Associates (unanimous)
• Accepted $17,900 land‑use change tax for Lot H4‑03‑03‑7 (unanimous)
• Approved $4.90 abatement for Lot H3‑03‑03‑14R (unanimous)
• Noted 2026 Assessing Department budget request of $39,851.05 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 pm (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved a resolution adopting the Town's Floodplain Development Ordinance and the latest FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, voting 3‑0. They also accepted a $3,338.50 donation from the Dunbarton Fire Fighters Association for a video unit, and authorized the transfer of 120 sick‑leave hours from Chief Remillard to Officer Nesbitt (3‑0). Additional actions included directing the Road Agent to obtain quotes for asphalt‑crushing, using $2,536 of building‑maintenance funds for historical‑cabinet glass doors, approving early holiday closures, and agreeing on a new tree location away from the parking area.

• Adopt Floodplain Development Ordinance and new FEMA FIRMS (3-0)
• Accept $3,338.50 donation for LDA600 video unit (3-0)
• Authorize transfer of 120 sick‑leave hours to Officer Nesbitt (3-0)
• Direct Road Agent to obtain pricing quotes for asphalt‑crushing project (consensus)
• Allocate $2,536 building‑maintenance money for historic cabinet glass doors (motion passed)
• Approve early closure at noon on Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve; Transfer Station may set its own hours (agreement)
• Place relocated tree away from parking area (consensus)

Conservation Commission

The commission accepted the October meeting minutes. Members approved the service agreement for the 2026 Kimball Pond timber harvest and gave the chair permission to sign it. The commission accepted Dana Lavoie’s offer to cut and remove a dead ash tree in the Hadley millworkers cellar hole. Drew Groves agreed to monitor the Taylor and Story easements again.

• Accepted October minutes
• Approved service agreement for 2026 Kimball Pond timber harvest (signed by chair)
• Accepted volunteer Dana Lavoie’s tree‑removal offer
• Drew Groves agreed to monitor Taylor easement again
• Drew Groves agreed to monitor Story easement

Town Forest Committee

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and the treasurer's report as presented. It recorded that the Crosby lot harvest generated $31,344.30, of which $1,973.21 was paid to the town as timber tax. A post and a Timber Owner’s Association sign were erected at the Crosby lot. A mattress that had been dumped on lot C5-01-03 was removed.

• Accepted previous minutes as presented
• Accepted treasurer's report as presented

Cemetery Trustees

The Dunbarton Cemetery Trustees will review and accept the previous meeting minutes, hear public comments, and consider new business items. New business includes discussion of the cemetery budget, review and possible approval of invoice payments, upcoming cemetery projects, cemetery activities, and CIMS updates. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Review and accept minutes
• Discuss cemetery budget
• Review/approve payment of invoices
• Consider upcoming cemetery projects
• CIMS updates

The trustees accepted the October 7 minutes. They approved a $264 payment to G&N Fencing and an $18.73 reimbursement to Trustee Lessard for materials. They awarded the 2026‑2028 lawn‑maintenance contract to ASAP and set the 2026 budget at $27,111. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted Oct. 7 minutes (motion approved, one abstention)
• Approved $264 payment to G&N Fencing for East Cemetery fence repair
• Approved $18.73 reimbursement to Trustee Lessard for Page’s Cemetery materials
• Awarded lawn‑maintenance bid to ASAP for 2026‑2028 (contract to be drawn up)
• Adopted proposed 2026 budget of $27,111
• Moved to adjourn (motion approved)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting and accepted $4,500 from the sale of a fire department vehicle. They adopted increased plowing rates of $120 per hour for the large truck and $85 per hour for the 1‑ton truck for the 2025‑2026 season, and raised the full‑time highway employee on‑call stipend to $1,500. The Board also approved $30 holiday gift cards for all regular employees and accepted a $4,270 fence repair quote. All votes were unanimous (3‑0).

• Approved October 16 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved October 16 nonpublic meeting minutes to be sealed (3-0)
• Accepted $4,500 from fire vehicle sale into General Fund (3-0)
• Approved winter plowing rates: $120/hr large truck, $85/hr 1‑ton truck (3-0)
• Increased on‑call stipend for full‑time highway employee to $1,500 (3-0)
• Approved $30 holiday gift cards for all regular employees (3-0)
• Accepted $4,270 fence repair quote for Transfer Station (3-0)

Historical Awareness Committee

The Historical Awareness Committee unanimously approved the October 29, 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved the treasurer’s report showing a $3,720.94 balance. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:02 pm.

• Approved October 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer’s report with $3,720.94 balance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 pm (unanimous)

Assessing and Mapping

The board accepted the September 16, 2025 minutes. It signed the 2025 final tax warrants for residential and utility properties and approved the intent to cut timber on lot C7-03-03. The board tabled the NH Association of Assessing Officials 2025 ballot and granted a Veterans Tax Credit to Peter & Barbara Weeks. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted September 16, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Signed 2025 Final Tax Warrants for Residential Properties (action taken)
• Signed 2025 Final Tax Warrants for Utility Properties (action taken)
• Tabled NH Association of Assessing Officials 2025 Ballot (no vote)
• Signed Intent to Cut Timber for lot C7-03-03 on Twist Hill Road (action taken)
• Granted Veterans Tax Credit to Peter & Barbara Weeks (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 pm (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the October 2 meeting minutes, awarded the Highway Garage painting contract to Hill Brothers Painting and Contracting for $9,150 and the Transfer Station Recycling Center painting contract to CertaPro Painters for $7,631.24. They accepted $11,412.05 of unanticipated solid‑waste revenue for the General Fund, adopted the 2026 employee medical and dental plan rates, and hired Alexander Glaze as a Firefighter/EMT level 1. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of Oct 2, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved sealed nonpublic minutes (8:35 p.m.) of Oct 2, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved sealed nonpublic minutes (9:18 p.m.) of Oct 2, 2025 (3‑0)
• Awarded Highway Garage painting to Hill Brothers Painting and Contracting, LLC, $9,150 (3‑0)
• Awarded Transfer Station Recycling Center painting to CertaPro Painters of Goffstown, NH, $7,631.24 (3‑0)
• Accepted $11,412.05 unanticipated revenue from Concord Regional Solid Waste to General Fund (3‑0)
• Accepted 2026 employee medical and dental plan rates (3‑0)
• Hired Alexander Glaze as Firefighter/EMT level 1 (3‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review Application #2025-PB-004, a three‑lot subdivision (Lot C7‑02‑02) on Twist Hill Road in the Low‑Density Residential District. It will also discuss zoning amendment proposals and set a date for a related workshop. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes from the October 1 and September 16 meetings and receiving reports from the Selectmen and the Building, Planning, and Zoning Department.

• Review and decision on Application #2025-PB-004 – three‑lot subdivision, Lot C7‑02‑02, Twist Hill Road
• Review and scheduling of a workshop for zoning amendments
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (Oct 1 2025 workshop; Sep 16 2025 regular meeting)
• Selectmen's Report
• Building, Planning, and Zoning Department Report

Conservation Commission

The Commission accepted the September 2025 minutes. A motion to amend the earlier purchase agreement was adopted, approving the purchase of the landlocked S & M Forest Trust property for $8,100. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Accepted September 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of S & M Forest Trust property for $8,100 (7-0)

Cemetery Trustees

The Dunbarton Cemetery Trustees will meet on October 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office. The board will review the previous meeting minutes, consider the cemetery budget, and address payment of invoices. They will also discuss upcoming cemetery projects, activity updates, and CIMS system updates.

• Budget discussion
• Review mailbox and approve invoice payments
• Discuss upcoming cemetery projects
• Review cemetery activity
• CIMS system updates

The trustees voted to accept the August 12, 2025 minutes as written. They discussed budget items, maintenance work, and a draft hearse‑use policy, but made no decisions on new contracts or projects. Cemetery maintenance bids were opened with no decisions taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted August 12, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Adjourned meeting (approved)

Kuncanowet Town Forest and Conservation Area Committee (KTFCA)

The committee accepted the April 2025 minutes. Members reported that Ron and Darlene Jarvis installed a 4x4 post with three signs at the Mill Pond Trail/Hobblebush Trail intersection. The discussion on a future bear‑baiting request was tabled for later consideration.

• Accepted April 2025 minutes
• Installed 4x4 post with three trail signs at Mill Pond Trail (completed)
• Tabled discussion on bear baiting request

Board of Selectmen

The Board unanimously approved the September 18 regular and nonpublic meeting minutes. They swore in new Police Officer Patrick J. Nesbitt. The Board voted 3‑0 to accept a $2,980 grant for body armor, a $7,000 bid for a meeting‑room mini‑split, and a $79.79‑per‑ton salt contract for 2025‑26. They also approved a Certificate of Authority allowing Selectman Dave Nault to represent the town in the Layne lot sale (2‑0‑1).

• Approved September 18 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved September 18 nonpublic meeting minutes (3-0)
• Sworn in Police Officer Patrick J. Nesbitt
• Accepted $2,980 grant for body armor (3-0)
• Accepted $7,000 bid for meeting‑room mini‑split (3-0)
• Accepted $79.79‑per‑ton salt bid for 2025/26 season (3-0)
• Approved Certificate of Authority for Selectman Dave Nault in Layne lot sale (2-0-1)
• Authorized entry into nonpublic sessions (3-0)

Historical Awareness Committee

The committee unanimously approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the treasurer's report showing a balance of $3,611.75 as of August 31, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report with $3,611.75 balance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Committee

The Dunbarton Recreation Committee will approve the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and review the revolving fund balance of $3,329.69, with a remaining balance of $1,906.32 after recent expenses. It will discuss variable fees and anticipated expenses for the 2025‑2026 soccer season. The agenda also lists sponsor and registration fees collected ($2,975.00) and upcoming community events.

• Approve minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting
• Review revolving fund balance of $3,329.69 and remaining $1,906.32
• Discuss variable fees and anticipated expenses for the 2025‑2026 soccer season
• Report sponsor and registration fees collected totaling $2,975.00
• Upcoming events: Color Run (5/10), Halloween (10/31), Holiday Tree Lighting (12/13)

The Recreation Committee approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. Treasurer Marcus Manning reported a revolving balance of $1,423.37 at the end of August and projected total funds of $3,329.69 for the fall soccer season. The committee discussed the structure and expenses for the 2025‑2026 soccer season and reviewed upcoming community events. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the September 4 meeting minutes (3‑0). It hired a fire department EMS worker at $14.78/hr and a highway worker at $29.37/hr, each with a 3‑0 vote. The Board also approved sending the old fire command vehicle to auction (3‑0), accepted a donation of twelve tables, set a $50,000 budget overlay, and agreed to lock in a 36‑month natural‑gas rate.

• Approved September 4 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved hiring fire EMS employee Christian Kellerman at $14.78/hr (3‑0)
• Approved hiring highway worker Phil Anderson at $29.37/hr (3‑0)
• Approved sending old fire command vehicle to JSJ Auction (3‑0)
• Accepted donation of twelve 8‑foot plastic tables from Garden Club
• Set budget overlay of $50,000 as recommended by Town Administrator
• Agreed to lock in 36‑month natural‑gas rate of 11.3 cents

Joint Loss Management Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting unanimously. It scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. in the Town Office meeting room. The committee agreed that Donna White will compile the self‑inspection checklist information and complete the Safety Summary Form to present at the next meeting. A motion to adjourn the September 17 meeting was passed unanimously.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 17, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. (decision)
• Donna White will compile self‑inspection checklist information (decision)
• Donna White will complete Safety Summary Form for next meeting (decision)
• Motion to adjourn September 17 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Dunbarton Planning Board will review three pending applications: a lot line adjustment for lots C7-02-02 & D7-01-03, a ten‑lot open space subdivision, and a three‑lot subdivision, all on Twist Hill Road in the Low‑Density Residential District. The board will also discuss zoning amendment scheduling and approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting.

• Application #2025-PB-003 – Lot line adjustment for lots C7-02-02 & D7-01-03, Twist Hill Road
• Application #2025-PB-005 – Ten‑lot open space subdivision, Lot C7-03-03, Twist Hill Road
• Application #2025-PB-004 – Three‑lot subdivision, Lot C7-02-02, Twist Hill Road
• Review and scheduling of a zoning amendments workshop
• Approval of prior meeting minutes from August 20, 2025

The Planning Board approved the minutes from three prior meetings. It then approved the lot line adjustment for Lewis J. Fortin and the Wheeler Trust, annexing eleven acres on Twist Hill Road, subject to several conditions. The three‑lot subdivision application for the same property was tabled until the October 15 meeting. No decision was made on the ten‑lot open‑space subdivision, and Alternate Ray Plante’s resignation was noted.

• Approved August 20 CIP hearing minutes (4 approved, 3 abstained)
• Approved August 20 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 3 workshop minutes (approved, others abstained)
• Approved lot line adjustment for Fortin & Wheeler Trust (unanimous, with conditions)
• Tabled three‑lot subdivision application #2025-PB-004 to Oct 15 meeting (unanimous)
• No vote taken on ten‑lot open‑space subdivision application #2025-PB-005

Assessing and Mapping

The Board approved the June 17, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. All members signed the annual Summary Inventory of Valuation (MS‑1) and the State Form PA‑28 request, which will be forwarded to the Department of Revenue Administration. The Board also reviewed correspondence on House Bill 99, legal matters, and a new Ratio Study & Equalization System. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Accepted June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Signed Summary Inventory of Valuation MS‑1 (unanimous)
• Signed State Form PA‑28 request (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 pm (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission accepted the minutes from the August meeting. Members discussed recent events, including a library presentation, Old Home Day exhibit, removal of logs at Kimball Pond, and a doubled dam registration fee. The commission was informed of a potential land purchase and heard a wetland crossing permit application, but no actions were taken on those items.

• Accepted August minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved several items, including the town's meeting minutes, a highway safety grant, community power pricing, and an HVAC system for the Town Hall. They also authorized a vacation leave for the Town Administrator and added pest‑control services at the Transfer Station. All approvals were recorded with roll‑call votes where noted.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-1 abstention)
• Accepted $5,300 highway safety grant (Nault‑yes, Kaminski‑yes, Lavoie‑yes)
• Approved 36‑month basic pricing for Dunbarton Community Power (Nault‑yes, Kaminski‑yes, Lavoie‑yes)
• Approved HVAC quote $31,277 for Town Hall 2nd floor (Nault‑yes, Lavoie‑yes, Kaminski‑yes)
• Approved 40‑hour vacation leave for Town Administrator (decision recorded)
• Added pest‑control services at Transfer Station at $165 per quarter (decision recorded)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the August 7 meeting minutes, accepted $920 of unanticipated revenue, and approved a $2,500 quote to repair a Transfer Station foundation wall. They also appointed Kimberly Robertson as a temporary part‑time Assistant Town Clerk at $21.27 per hour. Other items, such as the HVAC quote, were tabled for later discussion.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of August 7, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved 8:37 p.m. nonpublic minutes of August 7, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved 8:57 p.m. nonpublic minutes of August 7, 2025 (2-0)
• Accepted $920 unanticipated revenue from Old Home Day vendor fees (2-0)
• Approved $2,500 Transfer Station foundation wall repair quote (2-0)
• Appointed Kimberly Robertson as temporary part‑time Assistant Town Clerk at $21.27/hr (2-0)
• Tabled HVAC mini‑split quote discussion pending feedback (no vote)

Capital Improvement

The Dunbarton Planning Board adopted the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvements Program as presented. George Holt moved to adopt it, Brian Nordle seconded, and all board members voted in favor. Donna White will finalize the document, obtain signatures, and submit it to the Town Clerk for recording.

• Adopt 2026‑2031 Capital Improvements Program (unanimous approval)

Planning Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 16 meeting. It moved to continue three development applications (Lot Line Adjustment #2025-PB-003, Subdivision #2025-PB-004, and Open‑Space Subdivision #2025-PB-005) to the September 17, 2025 meeting. Jeff Crosby was appointed as a voting member in the absence of a regular member. The board also discussed upcoming zoning amendment work.

• Approved July 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Application #2025-PB-003 Lot Line Adjustment to Sept 17 (unanimous)
• Continued Application #2025-PB-005 Open‑Space Subdivision to Sept 17 (unanimous)
• Continued Application #2025-PB-004 Three‑Lot Subdivision to Sept 17 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Crosby as voting member (procedural)

Planning Board

The Dunbarton Planning Board held a public hearing on the Capital Improvements Program; no members of the public attended. The board unanimously adopted the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvements Program after a motion and second. The adopted document will be finalized, signed, and recorded with the Town Clerk.

• Adopted 2026‑2031 Capital Improvements Program (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission accepted the July meeting minutes. A motion to purchase the S & M Forest Trust parcel was approved unanimously (6-0). The commission also outlined plans for participation in Old Home Day and upcoming September events, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Accepted July minutes
• Approved purchase of S & M Forest Trust property (6-0)

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. A motion to reimburse $146.93 for chains, hardware, and signs at Page’s Cemetery was made and seconded, with one trustee abstaining; the record does not show a final vote. The September meeting was cancelled. The board approved the motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved July 1 minutes (motion and second)
• Motion to reimburse $146.93 for Page’s Cemetery chains/hardware signed (seconded, one abstention)
• September trustees meeting cancelled
• Approved adjournment (motion and second)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the July 24 meeting minutes (3‑0) and signed the MS‑535 financial statement used for tax‑rate setting. They accepted a $1,158.15 estimate to repair the Transfer Station recycling building (3‑0) and voted to hire Oliver Plant and Jacob Robertson as part‑time Transfer Station attendants at $18.94 per hour (3‑0). The Board also directed staff to obtain a cost estimate for bypassing the water softening system and to follow up on HVAC bid details for Town Hall.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Signed MS‑535 financial statement (no vote recorded)
• Accepted $1,158.15 repair estimate for Transfer Station recycling building (3‑0)
• Hired Oliver Plant and Jacob Robertson as part‑time Transfer Station attendants at $18.94/hr (3‑0)
• Directed Line Comeau to get a cost estimate from Capital Well to bypass the water softening system (no vote recorded)
• Asked Line Comeau to follow up with JR Swindlehurst on adding two additional heads to the HVAC bid and to report the cost change (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed proposal to update town website and email addresses to a .gov domain (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed Senate Bill SB 281 and House Bill HB 577 affecting zoning and ADU regulations (no vote recorded)

Town Forest Committee

The Town Forest Committee accepted the previous meeting minutes as presented. It also accepted the treasurer's report as presented. The committee decided to pay approximately 10% of the $31,344.30 check to the town for timber tax. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025.

• Accepted previous minutes as presented
• Accepted treasurer's report as presented
• Approved payment of approx 10% of $31,344.30 to town for timber tax

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the revised departmental receipt policy, the surplus town‑property disposition policy, and a $26,600 contract with Golden Eagle Contracting to add a concrete fuel‑pump pad and emergency shut‑off. They also awarded a fire‑department equipment bid to bidder #1 and approved $3,600 for a fire‑department storage cabinet. All motions passed unanimously except the equipment award, which recorded a (2‑A) vote.

• Approved revised Departmental Receipt Policy (3‑0)
• Approved Policy for Surplus Disposition of Town Property (3‑0)
• Accepted Golden Eagle Contracting bid for fuel‑pump pad work – $26,600 (3‑0)
• Awarded fire‑department boat, motor, trailer to bidder #1 (2‑A)
• Approved $3,600 expense for fire‑department storage cabinet (3‑0)
• Updated E‑911 address: new house 147 Mansion Rd, existing house renumbered to 149 A/B (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 regular and nonpublic meetings (3‑0 each)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. Jeff Crosby was appointed as a voting member in Jonathan Lefebvre’s absence. The board moved to continue the Lewis J. Fortin & Wheeler Trust lot line adjustment application to the August 20, 2025 meeting. No other items were approved or denied.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Appointed Jeff Crosby as a voting member (no vote recorded)
• Continued Application #2025-PB-003 lot line adjustment to Aug. 20, 2025 (all in favor)
• Confirmed Brian Nordle’s appointment as a voting member (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. The vice chair appointed Derrick Labranche as a voting member in the absence of John Trottier. The board granted a variance (Application #2025‑ZBA‑004) reducing the required 50‑foot front setback to 28 feet for a detached garage at 167 Twist Hill Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Derrick Labranche as voting member (vice chair appointment)
• Granted variance #2025‑ZBA‑004, reducing front setback to 28 ft for garage at 167 Twist Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed Brian Nordle to the Planning Board. It adopted the memorandum of understanding with ECM Power LLC, establishing the town’s electricity supplier at no cost. The Board also approved a $400 per haul rate for commercial haulers. Several items—including a surplus‑property policy, a petty‑cash deposit policy, and an ordinance—were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (2-0 vote, Lavoie abstained)
• Appointed Brian Nordle to Planning Board (3-0)
• Adopted MOU with ECM Power LLC (adopted, no vote recorded)
• Approved commercial hauler pay stipend $400 per haul (3-0)
• Authorized reimbursement for bandstand materials from Town Common account (board support, no vote recorded)
• Tabled surplus disposition of town property policy
• Tabled petty cash departmental receipt policy
• Tabled ordinance continuation from May 25, 2025 meeting

Capital Improvement

The Capital Improvements Program committee reviewed the final draft and approved several staffing table updates for the Police, Highway, Fire departments and the Board of Selectmen. Donna White was assigned to incorporate these changes and prepare the document for a public hearing and adoption. Discussions about solid‑waste disposal and the roll‑off truck did not result in a decision.

• Approved Police Department staffing table change: full‑time 5 → 6, part‑time 5 → 4
• Approved Highway Department staffing table change: full‑time 1 → 2, part‑time 2 → 1
• Approved Fire Department staffing table change: full‑time 1 → 0, part‑time 22 → 5, add 18 paid on‑call members
• Approved Board of Selectmen part‑time employees change: 3 → 5
• Tasked Donna White to update the CIP document with these changes and prepare it for public hearing and adoption

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the June 2025 minutes. No other measures were approved, denied, or postponed during the meeting.

• Accepted June 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved the June 3 minutes, authorized payment for four bench engravings, and set a $2,250 limit for Hearse House repairs, painting, gutter installation, and fence work. They also approved up to $400 for a white chain and signage at Page’s Cemetery. The August meeting was moved to August 12 and the September meeting was cancelled.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved bench engraving invoices for Ziakas, Lamarque, Bouchard, and Cusano (approved)
• Approved $2,250 spending limit for Hearse House repairs and related work (approved)
• Approved up to $400 for white chain and signs at Page’s Cemetery (approved)
• Moved August meeting to August 12 (decision)
• Cancelled September meeting (decision)
• Sworn in Jae Larsen as alternate trustee (decision)
• Scheduled maintenance/lawn care contract bids for September 1 (decision)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the June 12 meeting minutes (regular and two nonpublic sessions) with 2‑0 votes. They recorded a legal clarification that a typo on the block number in a 2025 property purchase warrant will be corrected, with no impact on the warrant. The Board reached consensus that no action is needed on a home‑occupation building permit request. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of June 12, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved 8:53 p.m. nonpublic minutes of June 12, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved 9:37 p.m. nonpublic minutes of June 12, 2025 (2-0)
• Clarified and recorded correction of typo on property purchase warrant (2-0)
• Consensus: no action required on 2008 home‑occupation building permit request
• Noted elevator at Town/Hall Library passed state re‑inspection after repairs
• Noted NH1/NH2 Meals and Room Tax revenue distribution will remain unchanged
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Historical Awareness Committee

The Historical Awareness Committee unanimously approved the June 19 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded, and the meeting was closed at 6:55 p.m. The committee also discussed donating an ice saw to the Historical Society and plans for cleaning the bandstand, but no formal votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved June 19 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The Joint Loss Management Committee approved the minutes from the March 19 meeting, removed the structural review item from its agenda, accepted the hall‑floor hazard as is, agreed to pursue speed tables for School Street, and voted to use a self‑inspection checklist annually instead of physical inspections. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (majority in favor, one abstention)
• Removed structural review item from Joint Loss agenda (unanimous agreement)
• Accepted hall‑floor hazard without signage (motion approved, all in agreement)
• Agreed to start with speed tables for School Street safety (design to be prepared)
• Adopted annual self‑inspection checklist for department heads (motion approved, all in favor)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 17, 2025 at 8:15 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 a.m. (motion approved, all in favor)

Planning Board

The Board approved the May 21 minutes and appointed Ken Koerber as a voting member for the Springwood Homes application. It continued the Lewis J Fortin & Wheeler Trust lot‑line adjustment to the July meeting and tabled the three‑lot subdivision to July. The Board voted that the Springwood Homes ten‑lot open‑space subdivision has no regional impact and then accepted the application as complete, moving it to a public hearing.

• Approved May 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Ken Koerber as voting member for Springwood Homes application
• Continued Lot Line Adjustment (application #2025-PB-003) to July meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled three‑lot subdivision (application #2025-PB-004) to July meeting (unanimous)
• Determined Springwood Homes ten‑lot subdivision has no regional impact (unanimous)
• Accepted Springwood Homes ten‑lot open‑space subdivision as complete and set for public hearing (unanimous)

Assessing and Mapping

The Board accepted the May 20 minutes unanimously. It approved two invoices totaling $5,747.56 for Municipal Resources, Inc. The board signed an Intent to Excavate for lot H2‑02‑06 at 40 Ray Road. It granted a solar exemption for lot D4‑02‑02 to Jenna Carmichael and Kevin Shay, and approved a $17,500 land‑use change tax for lot H4‑02‑03‑8.

• Accepted May 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $5,468.75 invoice to Municipal Resources, Inc. for Reval Services (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $278.81 invoice to Municipal Resources, Inc. for appraisal services (unanimous)
• Signed Intent to Excavate (PA‑38) for Northeast Dev Holdings, LLC, lot H2‑02‑06 at 40 Ray Road (unanimous)
• Granted solar exemption for lot D4‑02‑02 to Jenna Carmichael & Kevin Shay, 1075 Montalona Road (unanimous)
• Approved land‑use change tax penalty of $17,500 for lot H4‑02‑03‑8, 87 Zachary Drive (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the May 29, 2025 regular and nonpublic meeting minutes by unanimous vote. They appointed Julie Larsen as alternate Cemetery Trustee and Line Comeau as Deputy Tax Collector, also unanimously. The Board accepted $640 of unanticipated Old Home Day vendor fees and authorized civil forfeiture warrants for 43 unlicensed dog owners. The Board reached consensus to continue working with Emily Manns of ECM Power as the town’s contact for community‑power utility data.

• Approved May 29 regular meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved May 29 nonpublic meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Appointed Julie Larsen as alternate Cemetery Trustee (3‑0)
• Appointed Line Comeau as Deputy Tax Collector (3‑0)
• Authorized civil forfeiture warrants for unlicensed dogs (no vote recorded)
• Accepted $640 unanticipated Old Home Day funds for additional expenses (3‑0)
• Consented to proceed with ECM Power (Emily Manns) as community‑power contact (consensus)
• Authorized Selectman Lavoie to research telecommunication cost savings (consensus)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from May 2025. Members noted that the town has closed on two S & M Forest Trust lots and that boundary lines need marking. A site visit to the Mary A. Kaminski Recreation Area was conducted to walk the boundaries.

• Accepted May 2025 minutes

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved the May 6, 2025 minutes after a motion and second, with one abstention. They moved to adjourn the June 10 meeting and the motion was approved. The expendable Trust Fund was reported at $9,601.23 and several maintenance projects were noted for future bidding. The board agreed to forward paperwork to appoint Jae Larsen as a cemetery alternate.

• Accepted May 6, 2025 minutes (motion approved, one abstention)
• Adjourned the June 10, 2025 meeting (motion approved)
• Reported expendable Trust Fund balance of $9,601.23
• Placed replacement of Center Cemetery south side gate on hold
• Scheduled stone‑repair workshop with John Lord for June 15
• Approved forwarding paperwork to appoint Jae Larsen as cemetery alternate
• Planned to send out maintenance/lawn‑care contract bids on September 1 for a November deadline
• Noted that East Cemetery erosion project will be pursued in phased approach

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It granted a variance for Bonnie Peaslee to reduce the side setback at 1011 Gorham Pond Road. The board voted to continue John Clarke’s variance application to the July 14 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (majority in favor, two abstentions)
• Granted variance for Bonnie Peaslee, 1011 Gorham Pond Road (3‑2 vote)
• Continued John Clarke application #2025‑ZBA‑004 to July 14 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They approved hiring a new Transfer Station employee by consensus. They directed handyman Greg Miller to inspect ceiling damage at the Town Hall Library. They entered a nonpublic session and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Transfer Station worker (consensus)
• Approved handyman Greg Miller to inspect Town Hall Library ceiling (consensus)
• Entered nonpublic session (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a waiver for the lot line adjustment on Twist Hill Road after a majority vote. The board also moved the lot line adjustment application to the June 18 meeting, with one member abstaining. The related three‑lot subdivision application was tabled to the same June meeting. Earlier, the board approved the April 16 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Waiver for lot line adjustment granted (majority in favor, one opposition)
• Application #2025-PB-003 continued to June 18 meeting (majority in favor, Ken Swayze abstained)
• Subdivision application #2025-PB-004 tabled to June meeting (unanimously in favor)
• April 16, 2025 minutes approved (unanimously in favor)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. (unanimously in favor)

Assessing and Mapping

The Board approved land‑use change taxes of $16,000 each for three parcels on Gile Hill Road and Kelsea Road. It also approved the timber tax levy, the intent to cut timber, several invoices for services, and a solar exemption for lot B4‑01‑06. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved land‑use change tax $16,000 for H5‑01‑1‑9 (all in favor)
• Approved land‑use change tax $16,000 for H5‑01‑1‑8 (all in favor)
• Approved land‑use change tax $16,000 for B6‑01‑5‑1 (all in favor)
• Approved timber tax levy $2,060.52 for lots I2‑02‑03 and G2‑04‑06 (all in favor)
• Approved Intent to Cut Timber for Lot I2‑02‑03 (all in favor)
• Approved payment of $7,500 invoice to Sansoucy Associates (all in favor)
• Approved payment of $5,468.75 invoice to Municipal Resources, Inc. (Reval Services) (all in favor)
• Approved solar exemption for lot B4‑01‑06 (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen voted 3‑0 to hire Donald Martin as a part‑time Transfer Station Attendant at $18.94 per hour. They also approved the deed‑waiver extension for 2022‑2023 and adopted all regular and non‑public meeting minutes. The Board expressed support for a temporary fire pit and town tent for the June 14 Flag Day ceremony.

• Approved hiring Donald Martin, part‑time Transfer Station Attendant ($18.94/hr) (3‑0)
• Approved deed‑waiver extension for 2022‑2023 (consensus)
• Approved regular meeting minutes of May 1, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved 8:01 p.m. non‑public meeting minutes of May 1, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved 8:52 p.m. non‑public meeting minutes of May 1, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved 9:06 p.m. non‑public meeting minutes of May 1, 2025 (3‑0)
• Supported temporary fire pit and town tent use for Flag Day ceremony (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Conservation Commission

The commission accepted the April meeting minutes. A purchase and sales agreement was signed for Lots F5-02-01 and G5-01-01, with $5,000 earnest money paid. Members discussed a recent brush fire at Kimball Pond and the condition of trails in the Bela Brook and Kimball Pond Conservation Areas. The commission received a letter from the NH Turtle Rescue offering to care for injured turtles.

• Accepted April minutes
• Signed purchase agreement for Lots F5-02-01 and G5-01-01; $5,000 earnest money paid

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It then granted a variance for Benjamin and Rachel Mitchell, allowing the required 50‑foot rear yard setback to be reduced to 21 feet for an in‑ground pool at 58 Morse Road. The motion was seconded and passed with all members in favor.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (majority in favor, one abstention)
• Granted variance for 58 Morse Road pool, reducing rear setback to 21' (unanimous)

Town Forest Committee

The committee accepted the previous meeting minutes and the treasurer's report as presented. It signed and will return the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests' Current Condition Report for Winslow Forest Lot H2-02-04. The committee will pay $2,330 in timber tax to the town and confirmed it will fund the tree planting near the John Stark statue.

• Accepted previous minutes as presented
• Accepted treasurer's report as presented
• Signed and will return SPNHF Current Condition Report for Winslow Forest Lot H2-02-04
• Will pay $2,330 timber tax to the town (voluntary)
• Confirmed TFC will fund tree planting near John Stark statue

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees accepted the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. The meeting was then formally adjourned at 7:46 PM. Several project updates were discussed, and the alternative burials discussion was tabled.

• Accepted April 1, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 PM (approved)
• Alternative burials discussion tabled

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the April 17 meeting minutes and appointed Marcus Manning to the Recreation Committee. They accepted the town parking ordinance and voted to raise the full‑time police and sergeant wages by 9% effective May 4. The Board also agreed to sign a tax deed waiver for lot J3-01-02 and supported a $344 spring‑cleaning bid for the town hall. A consensus was reached to proceed with fire‑department building repairs pending a pressure‑washing estimate.

• Approved April 17 minutes (2-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Marcus Manning to Recreation Committee (3-0)
• Accepted Town Parking Ordinance (3-0)
• Increased police and sergeant wages by 9% (3-0)
• Agreed to sign tax deed waiver for lot J3-01-02 (unanimous agreement)
• Supported $344 spring‑cleaning bid for second‑floor town hall (unanimous support)
• Consented to fire‑department painting/pressure‑washing work pending estimate (consensus)
• No motions made during three nonpublic sessions

Historical Awareness Committee

The Historical Awareness Committee unanimously approved the March 31 meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report showing a $3,481.76 balance. Members decided to defer the John White Farm/Tannery metal‑detector project until the fall. The committee also arranged for George Pinault to maintain the Bailey’s Corner sign and reviewed items from the Leland Mills box.

• Approved 3/31/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer’s report with $3,481.76 balance (unanimous)
• Deferred John White Farm/Tannery metal‑detector project to fall
• George Pinault agreed to maintain Bailey’s Corner sign
• Reviewed Leland Mills box; Paula, Gail, Fred, and Bill took items home
• Motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Capital Improvement

The CIP Committee approved changing the Highway Department project's funding source from the Capital Reserve Fund to a Warrant Article. Annual CRF deposits were increased for the Transfer Station ($50,000 to $75,000), Highway Vehicle ($20,000 to $75,000), and Police Vehicle & Equipment ($25,000 to $35,000). The Fire Department's annual deposit was left unchanged at $75,000, and the Land Purchase CRF entry was removed from the document. The committee will continue updating the MIS before the next public hearing.

• Changed Highway Department funding from CRF to Warrant Article
• Increased Transfer Station CRF annual deposit from $50,000 to $75,000
• Increased Highway Vehicle CRF annual deposit from $20,000 to $75,000
• Kept Fire Department annual deposit at $75,000
• Increased Police Vehicle & Equipment CRF annual deposit from $25,000 to $35,000
• Removed Land Purchase CRF entry from the MIS document

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the April 3 regular and two non‑public meeting minutes, each by a 2‑0 vote. It appointed George Holt and Anna Parascandola to the Energy Committee and Ken Koerber and Raymond Plante to the Planning Board, and named Christopher Remillard (with Dana Lavoie as alternate) to the Transportation Advisory Committee. The Board also appointed Town Administrator Line Comeau as an Ex‑Officio Selectman, again by a 2‑0 vote, and approved the Firefighter/EMS per‑diem job description. Discussion of Senate Bill 297 was recorded but no action was taken.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of April 3, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved 8:30 p.m. nonpublic meeting minutes of April 3, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved 9:20 p.m. nonpublic meeting minutes of April 3, 2025 (2‑0)
• Appointed George Holt and Anna Parascandola to Energy Committee (terms to March 2028) (2‑0)
• Appointed Ken Koerber and Raymond Plante to Planning Board (terms to March 2026) (2‑0)
• Appointed Christopher Remillard to Transportation Advisory Committee, Dana Lavoie as alternate
• Appointed Line Comeau as Ex‑Officio Selectman (2‑0)
• Approved Firefighter/EMS per‑diem job description

Planning Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting, with a majority in favor and one abstention. The board then elected Chuck Frost as Chair, George Holt as Vice‑Chair, and Alison Vallieres as Secretary, each election receiving unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. with all members in favor.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (majority in favor, one abstention)
• Elected Chuck Frost as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected George Holt as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Alison Vallieres as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The board signed a timber tax warrant for $532.21 and denied an elderly exemption application. It approved two $16,000 land‑use change tax penalties, veteran’s credit for four residents, and solar exemptions for five properties. The board approved payment of two Municipal Resources invoices: $445.21 for March services and $5,468.75 for the second revaluation installment.

• Approved timber tax warrant $532.21 for Wes Rose (signed)
• Denied Elderly Exemption for Susan & Mary Johonnett (motion passed)
• Approved $16,000 land‑use change tax penalty for lot A3‑01‑3‑1
• Approved $16,000 land‑use change tax penalty for lot H5‑01‑1‑7
• Approved Veteran's Credit for Christina Scott, Glen Scott, Nicolas Kapteyn, Michael Burke
• Approved Solar Exemptions for five properties totaling $70,000+ (individual amounts listed)
• Approved payment of $445.21 invoice for March 2025 assessing services
• Approved payment of $5,468.75 invoice for second revaluation installment

Assessing and Mapping

The Board approved a timber tax warrant of $532.21 for Contract Cutting LLC. It denied an elderly exemption for Susan and Mary Johonnett. It approved two $16,000 land‑use change tax penalties, veteran credits for four residents, and solar exemptions for five applicants. It also approved two invoices for Municipal Resources, Inc.

• Approved $532.21 timber tax warrant for Wes Rose, Contract Cutting LLC
• Denied Elderly Exemption for Susan & Mary Johonnett, lot E3-01-01
• Approved $16,000 land‑use change tax penalty for lot A3-01-3-1
• Approved $16,000 land‑use change tax penalty for lot H5-01-1-7
• Approved Veteran’s Credit for Christina Scott, Glen Scott, Nicolas Kapteyn, and Michael Burke
• Approved Solar Exemptions for Nicholas H. Kapteyn ($9,000), Stacey Nichols ($21,000), Keith & Robin Millea ($12,000), George Holt & Deborah Sellars ($16,500), and Mary Stadelmann ($11,500)
• Approved payment of $445.21 invoice to Municipal Resources, Inc. for March 2025 assessing services
• Approved payment of $5,468.75 invoice to Municipal Resources, Inc. for second installment of the 2025 Revaluation

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board approved a variance allowing a 12‑by‑20‑foot shed on Lot H4‑02‑06‑03 at 176 Grapevine Road, requiring the shed to be at least 10 feet from the side property line. The motion passed unanimously. The board also approved the previous meeting minutes and elected officers. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected John Trottier as Chair (majority, recused from vote)
• Elected Jim Soucy as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Alison Vallieres as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved variance for shed placement, 10' setback (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the March meeting minutes with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. A second motion to keep the non‑public minutes from March sealed also passed unanimously 6‑0. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March minutes (6-0)
• Approved sealing of non-public March minutes (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the March 20 minutes (2‑0‑1). They reached consensus to support the Conservation Commission’s purchase of two lots totaling 79 acres for $225,000. Multiple appointments to commissions and fire‑warden positions were approved unanimously (3‑0). The board also approved covering a $5,000 fire‑truck repair and a glass‑pane estimate for the town office door, and tabled a proposed parking ordinance.

• Approved March 20 minutes (2-0-1)
• Board consensus to support purchase of two lots (79 acres) for $225,000
• Approved appointments to Conservation, Highway Safety, Old Home Day, and Town Forest commissions (3-0)
• Appointed Brandon Skoglund as Fire Warden (3-0)
• Appointed Jon Wiggin as Deputy Fire Warden (3-0)
• Reappointed Deputy Fire Wardens for District 21 (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 fire‑truck EGR valve repair funded from maintenance fund
• Tabled parking ordinance pending further review

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees voted to accept the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes as written. They then moved to adjourn the April 1 meeting, which was approved. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining items were discussed for future planning.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Kuncanowet Town Forest and Conservation Area Committee (KTFCA)

The committee accepted the minutes from the January meeting. A motion to offer the recovered Stinson Mill gear to the Dunbarton Historical Society was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously (8‑0). The committee also approved the wording for the accompanying plaque. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion (8‑0).

• Accepted January minutes (unanimous)
• Approved donation of Stinson Mill gear to Dunbarton Historical Society (8-0)
• Approved plaque wording for the gear donation (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Historical Awareness Committee

The Historical Awareness Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27 and February 24 meetings and the treasurer's financial report. A motion to grant permission for a pre‑check of the John White Farm/Tannery site with metal detectors was approved. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Jan 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Feb 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Granted permission to pre‑check John White Farm/Tannery site
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Capital Improvement

The committee agreed to raise the Capital Reserve Fund deposit for the police vehicle replacement to $25,000 and to split that project into separate application lines. The skidsteer replacement cost was increased to $80,000. The backhoe replacement was postponed to 2028. Priority ratings were assigned to each reviewed project.

• Increase CRF deposit request for police vehicle replacement to $25,000
• Separate police vehicle replacement project into individual application lines
• Assign urgent priority rating (1) to 1‑ton work truck replacement
• Assign necessary priority rating (2) to East Cemetery erosion control Phase Two
• Increase skidsteer replacement cost to $80,000
• Postpone backhoe replacement project to 2028
• Assign necessary priority rating (2) to police vehicle replacement project

Historical Awareness Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes and the treasurer’s financial report. The group arranged for George Pinault to maintain the Bailey’s Corner historic sign. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Approved 3/31/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer’s report showing $3,481.76 balance (unanimous)
• Assigned George Pinault to look after Bailey’s Corner sign (agreed)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:10 p.m. passed

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the March 6 meeting minutes (regular and nonpublic) and signed off on the MS-232 Town Meeting results. They appointed Lisa Durant as Deputy Town Clerk through March 2027 and approved several committee and board appointments. The Board also accepted $1,000 of unanticipated revenue from HealthTrust and hired Jacques Belanger to manage the closing of a $225,000 land purchase.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of March 6, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved 7:51 p.m. nonpublic meeting minutes of March 6, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved 8:22 p.m. nonpublic meeting minutes of March 6, 2025 (2-0)
• Signed off on MS-232 official Town Meeting results
• Appointed Lisa Durant as Deputy Town Clerk, term ending March 2027 (2-0)
• Appointed members to Historical Awareness Committee, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment (2-0)
• Accepted $1,000 unanticipated revenue from HealthTrust for employee and police wellness (2-0)
• Hired Jacques Belanger to manage closing process for $225,000 land purchase (2-0)

Planning Board

The board unanimously approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. The board agreed to appoint Jonathan Lefebvre as a full member to replace Jeff Crosby, and Donna will notify the Town Clerk. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Jonathan Lefebvre as full member (agreed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)