Gilmanton
Upcoming
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will consider approving a $915,434.13 withdrawal from the Infrastructure Repairs and Upgrades fund for road projects. They will also discuss a Highway Safety Grant agreement ($8,500), a road study update for Meeting House Rd, High St, and Middle Route, and a milfoil treatment proposal for Shellcamp Lake. Consent agenda items include a defibrillator donation, trust fund allocations, and a municibid sale of a welder/generator.
- $915,434.13 withdrawal for road projects
- Highway Safety Grant agreement ($8,500)
- Road study update: Meeting House Rd, High Street, Middle Route
- Solitude Lake Management milfoil treatment proposal for Shellcamp Lake
- Acceptance of Defibtech Lifeline AED donation from Gilmanton Firefighter's Association
Trustees of the Trust Fund
The Trustees of the Trust Fund will review progress on several administrative tasks, including re-aligning trust accounts with the Treasurer's procedures, regaining access to a Fidelity account, and documenting fund sources and distributions. They will also consider candidates for a board alternate and discuss potential changes to trustee board accounts.
- Re-aligning trust accounts per Town Treasurer procedures
- Regaining access to Fidelity DOM account
- Creating continuity procedures for board transitions
- Documenting sources, investments, and distributions for all trust funds
- Soliciting and reviewing candidates for board alternate
Conservation Trails Sub-Committee
The Conservation Trails Subcommittee is discussing updates on various town trails including blazing, parking, and a beaver loop platform. They will also consider a tree removal request, an update from the map maker, a monitoring proposal, and scheduling a clean-up day.
- Beaver Woods trail map discussion
- Cogswell trail beaver loop platform
- Lou Lane trail blazing
- Jones Farm parking lot cleanup
- Pine Hill parking and tree removal by Ron Klemarczyk
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a lot line adjustment request from Michael and Stephanie Fogg for properties on Stone Rd in the Rural Zone. The board will also review minutes from June 11 and handle other routine business.
- Case #LLA2026-702: lot line adjustment on Stone Rd (Map 415, Lots 068 & 069-002) in Rural Zone
Energy Committee
The Gilmanton Energy Committee will review and approve minutes from May, discuss follow-ups from volunteer fair and Earth Day events, receive an update on the energy audit and efficiency projects including savings from the 2023 lighting project, and discuss the annual budget. They will also consider Clean Energy NH municipal membership and grant opportunities.
- Update on Energy Audit
- Review of 2023 Lighting Project incurred savings
- Discussion of annual budget
- Consideration of Clean Energy NH municipal membership
- Follow-up on Gilmanton Volunteer Fair and Earth Day
Sawyer Lake Village District
The commissioners will review financial reports and discuss maintenance for the dam, roads, and beaches. The meeting also includes discussions regarding pedestrian bridge insurance and appointing a person responsible for mailboxes.
- Dam maintenance
- Road updates
- Beach ordinance signage
- Pedestrian bridge insurance
- Mailbox responsibility appointment
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests. Case #2026-12 seeks to build a shed within the front setback at 120 Ridgewood Dr. Case #2026-13 seeks to add a full basement to an approved dwelling at 8 Applewood Dr. The board will also approve minutes from the prior meeting.
- Case #2026-12: Adam & Michelle Mini request front setback variance for shed at 120 Ridgewood Dr.
- Case #2026-13: Joseph & Dwikorawati Grant request variance from Condition #3 for full basement at 8 Applewood Dr.
- Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026
Cemetery Trustees
The meeting agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes from June 16, 2026, site reports, general project updates, and budget discussion. No specific decisions or notable actions are listed.
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Historic District Commission
The commission will hear continued requests for two new residential dwellings on Province Rd and Meeting House Rd. Additionally, the board will consider a request for several exterior modifications at 11 High St.
- New single family home with garage on Province Rd (Case #2026-02)
- New dwelling on Meeting House Rd (Case #2026-04)
- Exterior renovations at 11 High St including a weathervane, driveway paving, and new windows (Case #2026-05)
Sawyer Lake Village District
The Sawyer Lake Village District Commission will hold a meeting to discuss and vote on proposed beach and mailbox ordinances, review a financial report, and receive updates on the dam, roads, and beaches. Old business includes letters of interest and an update on a Right to Know request.
- Vote on beach ordinance
- Vote on mailbox ordinance
- Update on dam conditions
- Update on road maintenance
- Update on Right to Know request
The board adopted beach ordinances (5-1) prohibiting camping, glass, fireworks, dogs, and ATVs, requiring removal of items by end of day, and limiting motorized boat launches to beach 5. A unanimous letter was sent to the town expressing disappointment over handling of the Capital Reserve Fund. The mailbox ordinance was adopted unanimously. The financial report was approved, noting $74,754.28 available funds and issues with a $30,000 contribution to the Capital Reserve.
- Adopted beach ordinances (5-1, Tom LeMien opposed)
- Adopted mailbox ordinance (unanimous)
- Sent letter to Town of Gilmanton expressing disappointment over fund handling (unanimous)
- Approved financial report for May 2026 (unanimous)
- Appointed person to handle mailbox keys/repairs (deferred to next meeting)
- Tabled mailbox structure decision pending Post Master consultation
Capital Improvement Plan Committee (CIPC)
The Capital Improvement Plan Committee is reviewing and approving previous meeting minutes and preparing a presentation for the Board of Selectmen. Updates on warrant articles and CIP rules will be incorporated into a final presentation scheduled for July.
- Approve May 12 and June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
- Update on warrant articles for spreadsheet
- Update on CIP rules and procedures signature
- Work on presentation for Board of Selectmen
- Schedule final July meeting for presentation edits
The Gilmanton Capital Improvement Plan Committee reviewed and updated priority rankings for various capital projects, including shifting the Academy boiler from Priority 1 to 3, moving Old Town Hall kitchen replacement to 2029, and elevating sidewalk ADA compliance to Priority 1. They tabled the replacement of Police Cruiser #5 pending additional information and unanimously recommended a cost-benefit analysis on the cardboard recycling baler at the transfer station. The committee also planned its final report and presentation to the Board of Selectmen.
- Academy boiler priority reduced from 1 to 3
- Old Town Hall kitchen replacement moved to 2029
- Sidewalk ADA compliance elevated to Priority 1
- Crystal Lake bathhouse interior doors moved to Priority 1, electrical to Priority 4
- Police Cruiser #5 replacement tabled for more info
- Portable radios elevated to Priority 1 for 2027
- Fire command vehicle confirmed as ordered and funded in 2026
- Unanimously recommended cost-benefit analysis on cardboard recycling baler
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to review a single variance request. The board will determine if a property owner may build a deck within required waterbody setbacks.
- Case #2026-11: Variance request for deck construction at 87 Lakeshore Dr (Map/Lot 133-052)
Cemetery Trustees
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate covering minutes approval, site reports, and budget review. No specific projects, contracts, or public hearings are listed. Trustees will address general updates and any legally presented business.
The Cemetery Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a policy allowing families to purchase and install approved cornerstones on graves, with specific requirements for compliance. They also approved the minutes from May 19 and agreed to request a second public hearing to declare six additional burial grounds abandoned. Budget discussions included planning for 2027 appropriations with possible wage increases and clerk hours.
- Adopted policy for family-installed cornerstones (3-0)
- Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Agreed to request selectmen hold public hearing for six abandoned burial grounds
- Adjourned at 8pm (3-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will discuss a speed study on High Street and Meetinghouse Rd, review the 2026 Landfill Inspection Report from the Department of Environmental Services, and consider a milfoil treatment proposal from Solitude Lake Management for Shellcamp Lake. They will also approve consent agenda items including a lien payoff of $15,697.82, a purchase order for industrial protection services, and release of appropriated funds. A non-public session is scheduled for hiring.
- Speed study on High Street and Meetinghouse Rd presented by Justin Caldon
- DES update on 2026 Landfill Inspection Report
- Shellcamp Lake milfoil treatment proposal tabled from May meeting
- Monarch Title Services $15,697.82 lien payoff acknowledged
- Gilmanton Youth Organization $5,500 funds release from Warrant Article #22