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Greenfield public meetings in 2025

58 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approved two variances for storage uses

The Zoning Board approved an area variance allowing Caleb Gauthier to keep a painted shipping container in the setback of his property. It also approved a variance for Bow Smith to store winter sand with salt in an undercover structure on Fowler Enterprises' land at 101 Slip Road. Both motions passed unanimously.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Select Board

Select Board to finalize 2026 fire dispatch agreement and budget planning

The Greenfield Select Board will meet with the Fire Department dispatch director to finalize the 2026 dispatch services agreement. They will also meet with the DPW director to finalize budget planning for 2026. The South Shore Outboard Association will present its interest in a 2026 event at Greenfield State Park. The board will meet with Milestone Construction’s manager and later review the consent agenda and sign documents.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Library Trustees

Capital plan proposes electrical upgrades and air‑exchange system

The Stephenson Memorial Library trustees will review old business items, including the multi‑phase Deb Cilley Funds project. They will discuss the capital plan, which outlines electrical upgrades, an air‑exchange system, furniture, and improvements to the Wensberg Room. The meeting also includes policy reviews on animals and credit‑card use and acknowledges a new donor for the children’s area.

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✓ Decided: Trustees approve $35,000 electric upgrade plan for library

The board approved moving forward with an electric improvement plan capped at $35,000. The trustees also accepted the meeting minutes, the Treasurer's report, and the Director's report. Two policy updates—animals in the library (POL‑17) and credit‑card use (POL‑19)—were adopted with amendments.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves minutes, budgets programs, and plans 2026 fundraiser

The commission unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. It set a budget of $225 for each of the Otter and Crows programs. The members agreed to hold a Holland Bulb fundraiser in August/September 2026. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Select Board

Selectboard to discuss building permit on Class VI Road

The Selectboard will meet with a property owner regarding a building permit application and RSA 674:41. The board will also meet with Prosecutor Angelika Wilkerson and Chief Shea. A work session is scheduled to review the consent agenda and sign documents.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing on site plan review

The Greenfield Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and hold a public hearing for GWY LLC regarding a site plan review.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board grants conditional approval to GWY LLC site plan

The board approved the amended minutes from the previous meeting and the prior Site Walk meeting, each passing unanimously (4‑0‑0). In a public hearing, the board gave GWY LLC a conditional approval for its site plan, requiring parking spaces to be at least 10 feet wide, 200 sq ft each, and an updated label for the snow‑removal storage area, with the motion passing 4‑0‑0. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote (4‑0‑0).

Sat Dec 6, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board adjourned meeting unanimously

The Greenfield Planning Board conducted a site walk and reviewed GWY LLC's updated plans, including parking, lighting, and accessibility improvements. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were taken. The board then adjourned the meeting by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Select Board

Select Board to discuss Regional Prosecutor program and review consent agenda

The Greenfield Select Board will hold a public forum, meet with Police Chief Frank Shea to discuss the Regional Prosecutor program, and conduct a work session to review and sign items on the consent agenda. No decisions on new policies or contracts are listed on the agenda.

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Thu Nov 27, 2025

Planning Board

Review of the historic subdivision proposal on Longwood Drive

The Greenfield Planning Board will approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will consider a letter concerning Gulf Road addressed to the Selectboard. The board will review a historic subdivision proposal on Longwood Drive presented by Jed Paquin of Paquin Land Surveying, PLLC. A working session will discuss possible changes to lot regulations.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approved minutes, letter to Select Board, and tasked lot regulation update

The board approved the previous meeting minutes as amended with a unanimous 7‑0‑0 vote. It also approved the draft Gulf Rd letter to the Select Board after edits, again 7‑0‑0. The board assigned Nick Zotto to contact Todd at the Southwest Regional Planning Commission for assistance updating lot regulations. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

Library Trustees

Library Trustees to discuss FY 2026 budget and capital plan

The Stephenson Memorial Library Trustees will review the FY 2026 budget and a capital plan involving electrical upgrades and an air exchange system. The board is also discussing a multi-phase property engineering and gardening plan funded by Deb Cilley Funds.

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✓ Decided: Board approved new library policies and bought a Wensberg Room table

The trustees accepted the meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report, and the director’s report. They approved the purchase of a table for the Wensberg Room using funds from the Wensberg Fund and the Merrill balance. The board also reviewed and accepted several library policy updates (SML-POL-04, SML-POL-24, SML-POL-15, SML-POL-18, SML-POL-21).

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Select Board

Select Board holds public forum and meets with Friends of Greenfield Meeting House

The Greenfield Select Board will open with a public forum for residents. It will meet with Sheldon Pennoyer of the Friends of the Greenfield Meeting House. Afterwards the board will review the consent agenda and sign related documents. No substantive decisions beyond routine approvals are listed.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Select Board

Select Board discusses library budget request and IT services support

The board will meet with the town’s IT services provider to review support for municipal departments. It will also meet with the Stephenson Memorial Library trustees and director to discuss the library’s 2026 budget request. Later, the board will conduct a work session to review the consent agenda and sign documents. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Planning Board

Board will review three site plan and subdivision applications

The Greenfield Planning Board will consider three applications at its regular meeting. The board will review the Alfredo Valentin subdivision request for lot RG-7 on 201 Slip Rd. It will also review the site plan application for The Red Barn Studio and updated drawings for GWY, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Board waives site plan review and approves occupancy permit for Red Barn Studio

The board approved the meeting minutes as amended (4-0-0). It waived the site‑plan review requirement for The Red Barn Studio (4-0-0). The board approved the business occupancy permit for The Red Barn Studio (4-0-0). The meeting was adjourned (5-0-0).

Thu Oct 30, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approves variance for Alfredo Valentin’s subdivision request

The Zoning Board heard Case 2025-04 and unanimously approved all five variance criteria, then unanimously approved the variance for Alfredo Valentin’s subdivision. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for Bow Smith’s sand‑storage application on November 20, pending required paperwork. Additionally, the Board agreed to conduct a site walk for Caleb Gauthier’s variance request on November 1.

Wed Oct 29, 2025

Select Board

Selectboard to review consent agenda and NH tax rate documents

The Greenfield Selectboard will meet at the Meeting House for a brief walk and then hold a work session. During the work session the board will review the consent agenda and sign related documents. They will also examine New Hampshire Department of Revenue tax‑rate setting documents. No public forum is scheduled.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review site plan and occupancy permit applications

The Greenfield Planning Board will meet to review a site plan application from GWY, LLC and a business occupancy permit application for The Red Barn Studio. The board will also receive an update regarding Fasciani Class 6 on Slip Rd.

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✓ Decided: Board approves amended minutes and limits Red Barn studio review

The Planning Board approved the previous meeting minutes as amended, with a 4‑0‑0 vote. It decided that The Red Barn Studio’s occupancy permit will be reviewed using only a sketch and photos, rather than a full site plan review. The board asked GWY, LLC to email updated drawings before the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved up to $900 for signs, banner and pollinator garden seeds

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. It also approved a $100 donation each to the Harris Center and the Rivers Committee. The commission voted to spend up to $900 on project signs, a new banner, and bulk pollinator‑garden seeds. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Select Board

Select Board to discuss ambulance budget and welfare matters

The Greenfield Selectboard will meet with the Wilton Ambulance Director to discuss the 2026 budget. They will also meet with the Greenfield Welfare Director, with part of the discussion possibly in a non‑public session. Finally, the board will hold a work session to review the consent agenda and sign documents.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Library Trustees

Trustees will discuss capital improvements and strategic projects for the library

The board will accept the September meeting minutes and hear the treasurer’s and director’s reports. They will review updates on the Wi‑Fi in the Wensberg Room, the phased Deb Cilley Funds property projects, the FY 26 budget, and a capital plan that includes an air‑exchange system, parking lot paving, new carpeting and furniture. Additional items include quotes for children’s‑area bookshelves and curtains, website training, marketing and event planning, and reviews of several library policies. New business will consider flooring for the desk, children’s area and the Wensberg Room.

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✓ Decided: Board approves facility upgrades, food‑bank box, and service payments

The trustees approved payments for window cleaning, flooring contracts, and a Wilderness Tech Services invoice. They authorized $350 from general donations to start a food‑bank collection box in the library entrance. The board also limited the Deb Cilley Funds to $50,000 and accepted the directors’ report.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

Select Board

Sergeant Frank Shea will be sworn in as Greenfield Police Chief

The Selectboard will hold a public forum for residents at the start of the meeting. The Town Clerk will administer the oath to Sergeant Frank Shea, appointing him as Police Chief. Afterwards, the board will review the consent agenda and sign related documents.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Select Board

Selectboard will review consent agenda and sign documents

The Greenfield Selectboard meeting will begin with a public forum, followed by updates from the Recreation Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Police Department. The board will review Sgt. Frank Shea’s 90‑Day Officer‑in‑Charge results. A work session will be held to review the consent agenda and sign documents. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Sep 29, 2025

Library Trustees

Trustees will review a capital plan for a new paved parking lot

The Stephenson Memorial Library trustees will review the library’s budget line items and discuss a warrant article for a parking lot. They will consider a capital plan that includes an air‑exchange system, electric upgrades, a paved parking lot, fence, new carpeting and furniture. The agenda also includes review of the town’s FY 2026 budget items such as the Wensberg Room entrance, gardener services and painting. A non‑public session may be held to discuss salary matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approved September 15 meeting minutes

The trustees approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting, with Andra Hall approving and Bailey Sweet seconding the motion. No vote tally was recorded, and the motion passed. The 2026 library budget was presented but a vote on it was deferred to after the November 12, 2025 select board meeting, and other topics were discussed without formal decisions.

Thu Sep 25, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Zoning Board approved GWY Inc. variance to reduce setback

The board accepted all five criteria for the variance request and unanimously approved the variance for GWY Inc. at 217 Forest Road, allowing a reduced front‑yard setback and added parking. The public hearing closed at 7:08 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Select Board

Select Board discusses fire leadership, property exemptions, and consent agenda

The Select Board will hold a public forum, meet with Seven Hills New Hampshire about Institutional Exempt Properties, and meet with Captain Chaz Babb regarding leadership of the Greenfield Fire Department. Afterwards the board will conduct a work session to review the consent agenda and sign documents. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing for Boutwell’s Automotive site plan

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a site plan review for Boutwell’s Automotive. The board will also review and discuss a draft erosion control letter written by George Rainier.

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✓ Decided: Boutwell’s automotive site plan and occupancy permit approved

The board approved three sets of amended meeting minutes unanimously (5-0-0). The application to move an auto repair business to the applicant’s home was accepted as complete (5-0-0) and the site plan review plus business occupancy permit were approved (4-0-1). An erosion‑control draft letter was also approved (5-0-0). The meeting was adjourned.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Planning Board

Public hearing on Boutwell’s Automotive site plan and erosion control review

The Planning Board will read and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will hold a public hearing on the Boutwell’s Automotive site plan. The board will also review and discuss a draft erosion control letter prepared by George Rainier.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Boutwell automotive site plan and related permits

The board approved amended minutes from the prior meeting and two recent site‑walk meetings. It accepted Steven Boutwell’s application to move his auto repair shop and approved the site‑plan review and business occupancy permit. The board also approved an erosion‑control letter for mailing.

Sat Sep 20, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board decides to meet with DPW, Fire and Select Board before recommending driveway permit

The Planning Board conducted a site walk to review a proposed driveway and off‑grid home. Members advised the applicant to obtain a driveway permit and noted that the Class VI road must be upgraded to Class V. The board decided to meet with the DPW Director, Fire Department and Select Board before making any recommendation to the Select Board. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Library Trustees

Trustees will vote on curtains and blinds for the children's area

The Stephenson Memorial Library trustees will review an HVAC proposal and discuss capital‑plan items such as a paved parking lot, front‑door repainting, and long‑term projects. They will receive updates on the A/C and Wi‑Fi in the Wensberg Room and consider a vote on curtains and blinds for the children's area. The meeting also includes strategic‑planning marketing updates and several policy reviews.

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✓ Decided: Board approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. No other motions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board adjourned meeting; no substantive actions taken

The Planning Board held a site walk with applicant Steven Boutwell but did not approve any permits or variances. The board suggested the applicant seek a ZBA variance. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Cemetery Trustees

✓ Decided: Cemetery Trustees approved $1,800 for wiring new shed

The trustees amended the previous meeting minutes, changing “reviving” to “removing,” and approved the amendment unanimously (3‑0). They also approved up to $1,800 to have the new shed wired for electricity, again with a 3‑0 vote. Other items such as flagholder comparison, gate repainting, and lot sales were discussed but no formal decisions were recorded.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board approved Wendy Durrett’s home‑based cupcake business permit

The Planning Board approved the minutes as amended (4‑0‑0). It waived the site‑plan review fee, accepted the application as complete, and approved a business permit for Wendy Durrett’s cupcake operation (each 5‑0‑0). The board then adjourned (5‑0‑0).

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Forestry Committee schedules Open House for Sept 6, with rain-date Sept 13

The commission approved the July meeting minutes unanimously. The Forestry Committee decided to hold an Open House on September 6 (rain‑date September 13). Bluebird nest boxes were cleaned and are ready for next year. Several items, including conservation‑property sign work and loosestrife research, were tabled for a future meeting.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board approved minutes, assigned contact for cupcake permit, and tabled lot‑size issue

The board approved the previous meeting minutes as amended by a 5‑0 vote. Members received a business occupancy permit application from Wendy Durrett for a home‑based cupcake and cake business at 637 Forest Rd, and Nick Zotto was tasked with contacting her to obtain more information and schedule a planning commission conference. The board discussed a site‑plan review and site walk for Steven Boutwell’s plan to relocate his automotive business to his home, and advised him of a possible variance. Old business on lot size and setbacks for the Fasciani Class VI dwelling was tabled until the next regular meeting, and the meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

Sat Aug 23, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board accepted GWY Inc. application and amended rules, set public hearing

The Zoning Board accepted the application submitted by Heath Mitchell for GWY Inc. at 217 Forest Road as complete. A public hearing was scheduled for September 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The Board also accepted the Rules of Procedure as amended. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Library Trustees

Library trustees discuss capital projects and strategic planning

The Stephenson Memorial Library trustees will review a capital plan for facility improvements, including a new air exchange system and parking lot, and discuss strategic planning and policy updates.

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✓ Decided: Board approved moving $305.72 from United Way to the Trustees account

The trustees voted to transfer $305.72 from United Way to the Trustees account. They also approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. Finally, the board accepted the Director’s Report for the August 18 meeting.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board approved amended minutes and assigned follow‑up tasks

The Planning Board approved the previous meeting minutes with amendments (vote 4‑0‑0). Members were assigned several follow‑up actions, including contacting the Boutwell business applicants and Michael Danis of Tiny Homes. The meeting was then adjourned (vote 4‑0‑0).

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board approved amended minutes and adjourned meeting unanimously

The Planning Board approved the previous meeting minutes with three amendments, passing the motion 5‑0‑0. A resident raised concerns about a clear‑cut property, but no board action was taken. The board assigned Nick Zotto to contact the Southwest Regional Planning Commission for guidance on RSA674:41. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Library Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approved $2,199.99 purchase for Amazon roof platform

The board approved the June 16 meeting minutes and accepted both the treasurer’s and director’s reports. A motion was passed to spend $2,199.99 from the Deb Cilley fund to purchase an Amazon roof for the library platform. The trustees also authorized a $600 payment for Hoopla services, completed a $72.88 payment to Elan Financial and donated the remaining $5.71 to the Friends of the Library, and renewed the library’s NHLTA membership.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved a 2026 poison‑ivy removal contract and appointed Ralph as forestry rep

The commission approved the June meeting minutes unanimously. A contract for continued poison‑ivy removal in 2026 was approved with a 5‑0‑0 vote. Members nominated Ralph to serve as the conservation commission’s representative on the forestry committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning board approved amended meeting minutes

The board voted 4‑0‑0 to approve the previous minutes as amended. The board expressed support for Michael Danis’s proposal to develop a tiny‑home community on a 14.43‑acre parcel on Forest Rd. The board agreed to schedule a site walk for Eric Fasciani’s Class VI road project and to send abutter notices at $15 each. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Cemetery Trustees

✓ Decided: Trustees approve amended minutes and public notice, postpone flag holder purchase

The board approved the meeting minutes with three amendments, passing the motion 3‑0. They unanimously approved the draft Savage/Fletcher Burial Ground public notice. The trustees decided to hold off on purchasing new veterans flag holders. BNichols was assigned to obtain a price quote for digitizing one roll of microfilm.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board unanimously approved amended minutes and adjourned

The board approved the previous meeting minutes as amended, with a 4-0-0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting, also by a 4-0-0 vote. No other actions were taken; a subdivision proposal was discussed but no decision was made.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Library Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approved $600 transfer from Merrill Fund to offset Hoopla fees

The trustees approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer's report. They authorized a $249.95 payment for a new letterboard and moved $600 from the Merrill Fund to help cover Hoopla subscription costs. The board also approved using trust‑fund interest to pay a $125 Rural Libraries membership, accepted the Director's report, and adopted the Patron Use and Social Media policies.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board approved amended minutes of the prior meeting

The Planning Board approved the previous meeting minutes with amendments after a motion and unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

Wed May 28, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $6,586.25 in poison ivy removal invoices

The Greenfield Conservation Commission approved the April meeting minutes and authorized payment of two poison ivy removal invoices totaling $6,586.25. They also approved a $445.60 reimbursement to Karen for pollinator garden supplies and a $100 payment to the host of the June 21 Plant & Tree Health program. The commission decided to repeat the bluebird program in the spring only and adjourned the meeting.

Mon May 12, 2025

Library Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approves $500 seasonal plant stipend from General Fund

The trustees approved the April 1, 2025 minutes and accepted the Treasurer's and Director's reports. They authorized a $500 stipend for seasonal plants funded by the General Fund. The board also adopted the petty cash policy and moved regular trustee meetings to the third Monday of each month. All motions passed with unanimous support.

Mon May 12, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board approves meeting minutes as amended and adjourns session

The Planning Board approved the previous meeting minutes with amendments, passing the motion 4‑0‑0. The board confirmed an error in the industrial district zoning map and will have it edited. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

Wed May 7, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board adjourned the meeting after discussing variance requests and procedural matters

The Grants presented a request to convert a sawmill office into a rental apartment and to obtain a sign variance; the board discussed code violations, stairway dimensions, egress, and sign size but took no action on the request. The board also reviewed draft amendments to its rules, including alternate member appointments and clerk duties, without adopting any changes. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion and second.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning board approved amended previous meeting minutes (5-0-0)

The board approved the previous site walk meeting minutes with amendments, passing the motion 5-0-0. It selected its first and second choice departments for upcoming Capital Improvement Projects. The board tabled the alternative‑living discussion for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned with a 6-0-0 vote.

Wed Apr 23, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission approves minutes, pays invoice, and schedules community events

The commission unanimously approved the March meeting minutes and authorized payment of the $2,250 poison‑ivy removal invoice. It decided not to join the library gardening volunteer day and scheduled a Bluebird box program for April 27 at 12:30 pm. A planting session for the pollinator garden was also planned for May 31 at Winnie’s Garden.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board grants variance for 2 Loretta Lane property

The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted the variance requested by Zach and Alicia Parenteau for 2 Loretta Lane. The board approved all four variance criteria and the unnecessary hardship criteria, with all members voting in favor. The board also elected Gil Morris as Chair and appointed Sheldon as a full member. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Blackfire Farm permit application

The board approved amendments to the previous site‑walk meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also waived the site‑plan review and approved the Blackfire Farm permit application, again unanimously. A joint meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals was discussed. The meeting was adjourned.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Cemetery Trustees

✓ Decided: Trustees approve amended minutes and authorize full software access

The Cemetery Trustees unanimously approved the amended meeting minutes. They gave Chronicle Cemetery Software permission for full user access. Action items were assigned for Karen Day to research flag‑holder pricing and for Roger Lessard to obtain a quote to sandblast and paint the Greenvale Cemetery gates. The board also plans to submit a public‑notice wording for the Fletcher Savage burial ground and to attend a joint meeting with the Town Administrator on trust‑fund reporting.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board accepts variance application for 2 Loretta Lane

The Zoning Board accepted Zach Parenteau's variance request for his property at 2 Loretta Lane. The Board also approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. A site walk was scheduled for April 16 at 6:00 PM before the public hearing. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Library Trustees

✓ Decided: Board adopts new mission, vision and motto for the library

The trustees elected Andra Hall as Chair, Bailey Sweet as Treasurer and Stephanie Kokal as Secretary. They approved the minutes from March 4, 2025 and accepted the Treasurer's report. The board adopted a new mission statement, a new vision statement and the motto "SML: A Place to Connect." Several library policies (SML-POL-02, -04, -10, -11, -20F) were reviewed and approved with no changes.

Mon Mar 31, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board conditionally approved Flag Leaf Bakery/Blackfire Farm site

The board held a public hearing on the Flag Leaf Bakery LLC and Blackfire Farm LLC site plan and voted 5-0-0 to give conditional approval pending state certification, a business permit, and final payment. In the same meeting the board elected officers, approved an amendment to the minutes, and adjourned.

Wed Mar 26, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approved current officer slate and scheduled variance hearings

The board voted to operate the meeting with the current slate of officers. It set the timeline for a variance application, scheduling an acceptance meeting on April 2 and a public hearing on April 16. Gil was tasked with updating the cheat sheets for applications and contacting John Gryval about rules of procedure. The meeting was then adjourned.

Wed Mar 26, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves $4,900 invoice payment and $100 raffle basket budget

The Conservation Commission amended and approved the February meeting minutes. It set aside $100 to create five raffle baskets for the April 26 Roadside Roundup. It also approved a $4,900 payment for additional items on a surveying invoice, using Conservation Fund money. All motions passed unanimously.