Hampton Falls public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a continued application from Wickson Construction LLC for a special exception under Zoning Ordinance Article III, Section 8.7. The request seeks permission for residential, multi‑family, road and related improvements in the Business District North and Multi‑Family District at 0 East Road, Map 8, Lot 34. The meeting will also include review and approval of the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting and a period for public comment.

• Special exception application by Wickson Construction LLC for residential, multi‑family, and road improvements at 0 East Road, Map 8, Lot 34
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes (10/23/2025)
• Public comment period

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider hiring Police Administrative Assistant Megan Kemple and the purchase of tasers by the Police Association. They will review the auditor’s contract for 2026, which is the third year of a three‑year agreement. Additional items include expenditures for Frying Pan Lane, pole replacement on Depot Road, and the proposed 2026 town budget.

• Hiring of Police Administrative Assistant, Megan Kemple
• Purchase of Tasers by Police Association
• Auditor’s contract for 2026 (year 3 of a 3‑year contract)
• Frying Pan Lane additional expenditures for 2025
• Depot Road work: Unitil replacing 7 poles in Marsh

The Board increased the legal budget to $17,000 for 2026. They set the Machinery and Equipment line item to $100 and moved $15,000 for gravestone restorations and driveway work to the Frying Pan Lane Fund. The Heritage Commission budget was kept open at $1, with operating costs to be drawn from its escrow fund. Several unspent line items were deleted across departments, including Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Government Buildings, and Building & Health Inspection.

• Legal budget increased to $17,000 (agreed)
• Machinery and Equipment line item set to $100 (agreed)
• Gravestone restorations and two driveways ($15,000) moved to Frying Pan Lane Fund (approved)
• Heritage Commission 2026 budget set at $1, using Heritage Fund for expenses (approved)
• Unspent items deleted for Planning Board (approved)
• Unspent items deleted for Zoning Board of Adjustment (approved)
• Unspent items deleted for Government Buildings (Furniture, Machinery, Other, Advertising) (approved)
• Tuition, Printing, Office Supplies, Furniture, and Meetings deleted for Building & Health Inspection (approved)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review the town's financial status, including a General Fund balance of $1,211,997.55 and the auditor's contract entering its third year. They will discuss encumbrances, funding for the 2026 Family Field Day, and three Castleberry Fair contracts at existing rates. The agenda also includes tax refunds for four parcels and a proposal for the 2026 budget.

• Proposed 2026 Budget
• Auditor’s contract 2026 – year 3 of a 3‑year agreement
• Family Field Day 2026 – date and funding to be set
• Castleberry Fairs – three proposed contracts for 2026 at same rates
• Tax Refunds: $5,215; $6,513; $4,835; $2,542 for 2025 parcels

The Board unanimously approved taking $10,000 from the Highway Maintenance Capital Reserve Fund to purchase road salt for the winter. They also approved the Road Agent’s November core services bill of $5,606, hired a police administrative assistant, accepted a donation of eight tasers from the Police Association, and wrote off $19,513.68 of uncollected ambulance billing for 2024.

• Approved $10,000 withdrawal from Highway Capital Reserve Fund for road salt (unanimous)
• Approved Road Agent’s Core Services bill for November 2025 – $5,606.00 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Megan Kemple as Police Department Administrative Assistant, effective Jan 2 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved donation of eight tasers from Police Association (no cost to town) (unanimous)
• Approved write‑off of $19,513.68 for 2024 uncollected ambulance billing (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on applications that were not called and are in progress. The board will review and approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It will also review the town's 2026 planning calendar. A public comment period will follow.

• Public hearing on pending planning applications (continuations)
• Review and approval of minutes from 11/18/25 meeting
• Review of the 2026 planning calendar
• Public comment period

The board unanimously approved the 2026 Planning Board calendar as presented. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 7:04 PM.

• Approved 2026 Planning Board calendar (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Energy Committee

The Hampton Falls Energy Committee will discuss the status of energy‑relevant legislation and review a presentation on HVAC upgrades for Town Hall. Members will consider outreach ideas for sharing energy‑saving information or conducting a survey. The meeting also includes a review and vote to approve the previous month’s minutes.

• Review and vote to approve minutes from the last meeting
• Discuss HVAC upgrade presentation for Town Hall (municipal building)
• Update on status of energy‑relevant legislation
• Plan outreach content or survey on energy‑saving practices
• Clarify and confirm any action items arising from discussions

The committee approved the November meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It decided to issue a request for proposals today for a new HVAC system, with bids due January 6. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous agreement.

• Approved November minutes (unanimous consent)
• Issued RFP for new HVAC system (due Jan 6)
• Committee chair to draft Annual Report including project details
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous consent)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss potential access for a land‑locked property that borders the Town Forest, including a possible trail from Kensington. It will consider scheduling trail work on Marsh Lane and a painting quote for green head traps. Financial items include a bill from FB Environmental for $1,888.50 and a fund balance of $163,943.28. The meeting will also review the November 10, 2024 minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Discussion of possible access trail from Kensington into the Town Forest for a land‑locked property
• Scheduling of trail work on Marsh Lane
• Quote for painting green head traps (amount not specified)
• Bill from FB Environmental for $1,888.50
• Review of November 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The commission added $2,100 to the 2026 budget for professional services and $1,000 for blue‑bird boxes while retaining funds for interns. It scheduled a volunteer workday on Marsh Lane for April 18, 10 a.m.–noon and will provide food for participants. Because no quorum was present, the meeting minutes were not approved. The chair will contact the Land Use secretary about the upcoming Wickson application consultants’ reports.

• Added $2,100 to 2026 budget for professional services
• Added $1,000 to 2026 budget for blue‑bird boxes
• Retained existing intern funding in 2026 budget
• Scheduled volunteer workday on Marsh Lane for April 18, 10 a.m.–noon, with food provided
• Did not approve meeting minutes due to lack of quorum
• Chair to reach out to Land Use secretary for consultants’ reports on Wickson application

Cemetery Trustees

The Cemetery Trustees will meet to discuss maintenance updates and a draft budget for 2026 to be sent to the Board of Selectmen workshop. The board will also review burial reports and specific lot scanning.

• 2026 Budget Draft for Board of Selectmen workshop
• GPR scanning of Westview Lots 3 and 19 by Peter Leach of GSSI
• Road marking and plot reassignment on Oak Lawn drive
• Sexton report on new burials

The board approved a motion to contact property owner Fuller and arrange relocation of his two lots that block the Oaklawn roadway. A request to encumber $8,000 for Westview driveway repairs in the 2026 budget was signed. The trustees also planned to coordinate ground‑penetrating radar work at two cemetery sites and set a tentative next meeting date for early January.

• Approved motion to contact Fuller and arrange relocation of his two lots (Lot J5-6)
• Signed request to encumber $8,000 for Westview driveway repairs in the 2026 budget
• Planned to request Frying Pan Lane funds for the Oaklawn roadway (no decision made)
• Will arrange for Peter Leach (GSSI) to use ground‑penetrating radar at Stickney & Huff Thurston sites
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for Jan 5 or Jan 8

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will review the town's financial status, including the General Fund balance of $699,451.20 and the current NH PDIP pool interest rate of 3.97%. They will consider several contracts and studies, such as the 5‑year solid waste disposal agreement with Reworld, the MRI/MTS financial‑accounting contract for 2026, and the preliminary 2025 tax‑equalization study results. Additional items include a proposed crosswalk between the Museum and Town Hall, a mosquito‑control RFP, and two small tax abatements of $10.00 and $18.00.

• Contract for solid waste disposal for 5 years signed with Reworld
• MRI/MTS contract for 2026 covering financial accounting hosting and software support
• Discussion of a potential crosswalk at the Museum to Town Hall
• Request for proposals (RFP) for mosquito control services
• Tax Abatement #882 for Map 6 / Lot 39‑D‑52 ($10.00) and #883 for Map 6 / Lot 39‑H‑14 ($18.00)

The Selectmen unanimously approved three November 2025 warrants totaling $375,178.88. They also approved a five‑year solid waste disposal contract with Reworld, effective Jan 1 2026 with specified rate increases. Additional unanimous approvals included a $39,000 gravel shoulder invoice, a $4,852.50 MRI/MTS software contract, renewal of the mowing contract with a 3% annual increase, and a holiday pot‑luck event. The board also voted to release the Preliminary Equalization Study sales data to the State.

• Approved three November 2025 warrants ($333,070.66 AP, $44,221.99 payroll, $2,886.23 police) – unanimous
• Approved 5‑year solid waste disposal contract with Reworld – rates set through 2030 – unanimous
• Approved $39,000 invoice for gravel shoulder work on Sanborn, Nason, and King streets – unanimous
• Approved 2026 MRI/MTS financial accounting software contract for $4,852.50 – unanimous
• Approved renewal of Bateman’s mowing contract for 2026‑2028 with 3% annual increase – unanimous
• Approved request to release Preliminary Equalization Study sales information to the State – unanimous
• Approved holiday pot‑luck at Town Hall on Dec 17, 2025 – unanimous

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is conducting a budget workshop to review various municipal departments and programs. The session focuses on financial planning across public safety, infrastructure, and general government operations.

• Review of revised Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
• Budget discussion for Police, Ambulance, Fire, and Emergency Management
• Budget discussion for Highway and Solid Waste
• Review of Bonds and Debt, including Bond Principal and Interest on TANS
• Budget discussion for Land Use, Government Buildings, and Cemeteries

The Selectmen approved a motion to go into a non‑public session at 9:46 AM to discuss personnel issues and budget details. The non‑public session was later adjourned and the public session reconvened at 10:15 AM. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No formal budget approvals or project votes were recorded.

• Motion to enter non‑public session approved (3‑0)
• Motion to adjourn non‑public session approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved unanimously

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee is holding a workshop to review updated project requests for the 2026-2031 program. The body will discuss specific facility needs and prioritize projects.

• Town Hall HVAC system replacement
• Town Hall meeting room AV system
• Highway Department brush dump roof, fencing, and paving

The Capital Improvements Committee reviewed proposals for a Town Hall HVAC upgrade, an AV system, and roof and fence work at the Brush Dump. Members assigned voting scales to each item but did not adopt any warrant articles or contracts. The committee will present its recommendations to the Board of Selectmen on December 3, 2025.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on case 25-05, a special exception request by Wickson Construction LLC for residential, multi‑family, road and associated improvements at 0 East Road in the Business District North and Multi‑Family District. The board will consider whether the proposal meets the town’s variance criteria under the zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes review of the 10/23/2025 meeting minutes, a public comment period, and other business.

• Special Exception application (Case #25-05) by Wickson Construction LLC for 0 East Road, to allow residential, multi‑family, road and associated improvements in Business District North and Multi‑Family District
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes from 10/23/2025
• Public comment period
• Other business (unspecified items)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will review the town's financial reports, including the General Fund balance of $266,625.15. They will consider the reassignment of the Taylor River Pond Dam hazard classification from High to Significant. The board will acknowledge a franchise fee payment from Comcast of $7,028.82 and discuss Tax Abatement #881 for Map 8/Lot 19 amounting to $4,000. Additional items include a $10,000 Conservation License Plate Grant and a request to repair the Town Hall wall clock.

• Reassigned/reduced hazard classification of Taylor River Pond Dam from High to Significant (NH DES to NH DOT)
• Received franchise fee payment from Comcast: $7,028.82
• Tax Abatement #881 for Map 8 / Lot 19 for 2025: $4,000
• Conservation License Plate Grant awarded: $10,000
• Repair of Town Hall wall clock in meeting room

The Board approved two road riprap projects ($1,600 on Sanborn Rd and $2,100 on Brown Rd) and the Road Agent’s Core Services bill for $9,959.75. They also authorized the purchase of a new police department computer server for $11,609.43. Additional approvals included two warrants ($45,223.02 payroll, $631,886.56 accounts payable), $1,337.27 grant funding for historic records, a beer‑and‑wine permit for the Word Barn’s Christmas event, and repair of the Town Hall wall clock for $1,050.

• Approved Sanborn Rd riprap and gravel project ($1,600) – vote unanimous
• Approved Brown Rd riprap erosion stone project ($2,100) – vote unanimous
• Approved Road Agent’s Core Services bill ($9,959.75) – vote unanimous
• Approved police department computer server purchase ($11,609.43) – vote unanimous
• Approved payroll warrant ($45,223.02) and accounts payable warrant ($631,886.56) – vote unanimous
• Approved $1,337.27 expenditure from Frying Pan Land Fund for historic records preservation – vote unanimous
• Approved Word Barn beer and wine service at Orchard Chapel (Nov 30‑Dec 23 2025) – vote unanimous
• Approved repair of Town Hall wall clock ($1,050) – vote unanimous

Planning Board

The Hampton Falls Planning Board will consider amendments to Article I Section 4 to replace the definition of "Accessory Dwelling Unit" and add definitions for attached and detached ADUs. It will also modify the Table of Uses, Non‑Conforming Uses, and Supplemental Residential Regulations for the "A" District to set size, parking, occupancy, and utility requirements for ADUs. Additional changes include parking language for private roads, elderly housing, and off‑street parking requirements.

• Replace existing ADU definition and add attached/detached ADU definitions in Article I Section 4
• Add “P” designation for ADU in Table of Uses (Article III Section 4)
• Allow non‑conforming structures to be converted to ADUs under Section 6.3
• Set ADU limits (max 950 sq ft, ≤2 bedrooms) and requirements (owner occupancy, parking, septic/water approval) in Section 7.2.1
• Update off‑street parking requirement to at least one space per dwelling unit (Section 5.1.1)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a budget workshop on November 25 or December 3 to review the 2026 town budget and finalize recommendations. The agenda includes discussions on solid waste, general government, and capital improvements.

• Solid waste collection and disposal scheduled
• General government departments to present
• Capital Improvements Committee report on police server, HVAC, and AV
• Potential dates set for Budget Workshop #3 (Nov 25) or #3/4 (Dec 3)
• Final budget run-through and BOS proposal recommendations

The Board approved a motion to go into a non‑public session at 9:30 AM, with all three members voting yes. The non‑public session was adjourned unanimously at 10:00 AM, and the public meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No budget items were formally approved or denied during this meeting.

• Entered non‑public session (vote: Lane YES, Beattie YES, Gargiulo YES)
• Adjourned non‑public session (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the public meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to set the tax rate. Public comment will be taken. A non‑public session will address personnel matters, hiring, property transactions, pending claims, emergency functions, and privacy issues, including a vote to seal the session minutes requiring a two‑thirds majority. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025.

• Vote to set the town tax rate
• Consider hiring of a public employee
• Consider acquisition, sale, or lease of real or personal property
• Consider pending claims or litigation
• Vote to seal minutes of the non‑public session (2/3 vote required)

The Board unanimously adopted a tax rate of $14.79 by applying $200,000 from the Unassigned Fund Balance, reducing the balance to $370,244 (2.09%). They also approved adding a tax‑rate breakdown sheet to the upcoming tax bills. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:00 AM.

• Adopted $14.79 tax rate using $200,000 UFB (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of tax‑rate breakdown information in tax bills (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 AM (unanimous)

Heritage Commision

The Hampton Falls Heritage Commission will discuss allocating $4,500 or more from its Heritage Fund to the RCPD. Commissioners will elect a President and Secretary and review the commission's guidelines. The meeting will also address ongoing historic preservation projects, including a story map of historic homes and photo documentation of mid‑20th‑century houses. Additional items include potential outreach tools such as a Facebook page and barn‑door poster.

• Allocate $4,500+ from Heritage Fund to RCPD
• Elect officers (President and Secretary)
• Review and update commission guidelines
• Continue story map and photo research of 35 homes (1940‑1950)
• Consider creating a Facebook page and barn‑door poster

The commission approved the September 2025 minutes after a motion by P. Chura and second by M. Hill. A motion by P. Chura, seconded by M. Hill and concurring by B. Mutrie accepted the 2026 budget line items totaling $850. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by M. Hill and second by P. Chura. The demolition permit for 34 Lafayette Road was signed but the demolition is pending asbestos test results.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted 2026 budget line items totaling $850 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is conducting a budget workshop to review departmental requests. Representatives from various town services will present their budget needs to the board.

• Budget review for Police, Animal, and Pest Control
• Budget review for Ambulance and Fire
• Budget review for Highways and Streets
• Budget review for Library
• Budget review for Building and Health

The November 5, 2025 meeting included budget presentations from multiple departments, but no budget items were formally approved, denied, or tabled. The only recorded vote was the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:00 AM (unanimous vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review financial reports and updates, then consider several contracts and policy items. New business includes adopting the 2026 holiday list, renewing the parks fertilizing contract, and approving a mosquito spray contract. A non‑public session will hold votes on personnel and property matters. The meeting also includes public comment and routine reports from town commissions.

• Solid Waste Disposal RFP decision
• Review and adoption of list of Holidays for 2026
• Parks Fertilizing contract renewal for 2026
• Mosquito Spray contract
• Tax Refund #880 for $1,487.00 (Map 4 / Lot 70-3)

The Selectmen unanimously approved two October warrants totaling $148,972.45. They awarded the five‑year solid waste collection contract to ELM, effective Jan. 1 2026. Additional unanimous actions included renewing the TruGreen fertilizing contract, installing motorized ADA doors at the library, and approving several tax refunds and exemptions.

• Approved Accounts Payable warrant $100,979.17 and Payroll warrant $47,993.28 (unanimous)
• Awarded five‑year solid waste collection contract to ELM, effective 1/1/2026 (unanimous)
• Renewed Town Common fertilizing contract with TruGreen for $1,404.22 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of motorized ADA doors at the Town Library (unanimous)
• Approved $1,487 tax refund for Map 4/Lot 70‑3 (unanimous)
• Approved Elderly Tax Exemption for Map 2/Lot 4‑4 (unanimous)
• Approved Solar Tax Exemption for Map 2/Lot 85 (unanimous)
• Approved All Veteran’s Tax Credit for Map 2/Lot 4‑18 (unanimous)

Cemetery Trustees

The Cemetery Trustees will review and approve the draft budget for 2026 to be submitted to the Board of Selectmen. They will discuss maintenance updates and set a date to stake out Oak Lawn Drive. A ground‑penetrating radar scan of Westview Lots 3 and 19 is planned for November, with Peter Leach of GSSI in Nashua participating. The meeting will also cover the October minutes and a Sexton report on recent burials.

• Approve 2026 cemetery budget draft for Board of Selectmen
• Set date for stake‑out of Oak Lawn Drive
• Plan GPR scan of Westview Lots 3 and 19 in November (volunteer, Peter Leach of GSSI)
• Review cemetery maintenance updates
• Review October minutes and Sexton report on new burials

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and business meeting. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding a memorandum on proposed zoning changes for 2026.

• Discussion of Proposed Zoning Changes Memorandum for 2026

The Hampton Falls Planning Board unanimously voted to refer several proposed zoning changes to a public hearing on November 18, 2025. The items include amendments to definitions, the table of uses, non‑conforming uses, supplemental residential regulations for the “A” district, the Elderly and Multi‑Family Housing District, and off‑street parking. The board also approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourned.

• Moved Article 1 – Section 4 (Definitions) changes to public hearing (unanimous)
• Moved Article 3 – Section 4 (Table of Uses) changes to public hearing (unanimous)
• Moved Article 3 – Section 6 (Non-Conforming Uses) changes to public hearing (unanimous)
• Moved Article 3 – Section 7 (Supplemental Residential Regulations for “A” District) changes to public hearing (unanimous)
• Moved Article 3 – Section 11 (Elderly and Multi-Family Housing District) changes to public hearing (unanimous)
• Moved Article 1V – Section 5 (Off Street Parking) changes to public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will meet to review energy saving costs for municipal buildings and facilities. The body will also discuss the status of energy-related legislation and outreach strategies.

• Review of CIP presentation for Town Hall HVAC
• Discussion on energy-saving costs for municipal buildings
• Status update on energy relevant legislation
• Planning for energy saving information or survey outreach

The committee approved the September meeting minutes by unanimous consent. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. The committee decided the next town newsletter will include an article about the proposed Town Hall mini‑split heating system and the Board of Selectmen decision on December 3. The members discussed possible grant funding and time‑of‑use electricity rates, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous consent)
• Decided the next town newsletter will feature an article on the Town Hall mini‑split heating project

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampton Falls Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications. One is a variance request by Christina and Scott Aucoin to place a small inground pool at 5 Goodwin Road, seeking relief from specific setback requirements. The other is a continued special‑exception application by Wickson Construction LLC for residential, multi‑family, road and related improvements at 0 East Road, which will be reconsidered on November 20, 2025. The board will also review and approve minutes from the April and August 2025 meetings.

• Variance request by Christina and Scott Aucoin for an inground pool at 5 Goodwin Road (relief from Article 3, Sections 7.7.1 & 8.5.2 setbacks)
• Special Exception application by Wickson Construction LLC for residential, multi‑family, road and associated improvements at 0 East Road, continued to Nov 20, 2025
• Public hearing on the above two applications
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes from 04/24/2025 and 08/28/2025

The board voted unanimously to continue the pool variance application (Case #25-10) and set a new hearing for November 20, 2025, allowing the applicant to submit a revised engineering plan. The board also approved the minutes from the April 24 and August 28, 2025 meetings. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting at 7:34 PM.

• Continue pool variance case #25-10, set next hearing for Nov 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approve minutes from 04/24/2025 and 08/28/2025 as written (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:34 PM (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is coordinating logistics for the October 24 Boo Bash and the December 6 Tree Lighting and Winter Market. The body is also discussing a $500 contribution from the WAA to the Tiger Trot LAS.

• Boo Bash on October 24 from 4-7:00 PM at the back of LAS
• Tree Lighting/Santa Clause/Winter Market on December 6, 2025, from 4-7:30 PM
• Sound bridge Union confirmed for tree lighting at $300
• Proposed $500 WAA contribution to Tiger Trot LAS
• Digital photographer for Santa at $200 (reallocation)

The commission approved a $500 expenditure for advertising at the Tiger Trot race, funded from the Wreaths Across America account. It postponed approval of the September minutes to the November meeting. Chair yoga will be offered as a 12‑week program with a $5 fee per participant, and bowling nights were scheduled for Nov. 10 and Dec. 8, 2025. The board will look into securing the tree for the Dec. 6 lighting by wiring it to the gazebo and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved $500 advertising spend for Tiger Trot race (passed)
• Deferred approval of September minutes to November meeting (decided)
• Changed chair yoga to 12‑week sessions with $5 fee (decided)
• Scheduled bowling nights for Nov. 10 and Dec. 8, 2025 (decided)
• Will explore securing tree for Dec. 6 lighting by wiring to gazebo (decided)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 PM (passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review submissions for the Solid Waste Disposal and Solid Waste Collection RFPs. They will examine the amount of money spent on Frying Pan Lane in 2025. Additional items include updates on well monitoring on Weare Road, safety issues on Kensington Road, and a draft schedule for 2026 Board meetings, including a request to move the November 19 meeting to November 18. A non‑public session will vote on sealing its minutes.

• Solid Waste Disposal RFP: review of submittals
• Solid Waste Collection RFP: review of submittals
• Review of Frying Pan Lane money spent in 2025
• Weare Road well monitoring update and state review request
• Draft schedule for 2026 Board of Selectmen meetings and request to move Nov 19 meeting to Nov 18

The Board unanimously approved the Road Agent’s Core Services bill for September 2025 for $5,252.00. They also unanimously voted to proceed with the proposed paving projects on King Street, two entrances to Prescott and Merchant, and Sanborn Road, while retaining $66,000 in reserve for future culvert work. The Selectmen unanimously approved two warrants—a payroll warrant for $37,840.51 and an accounts payable warrant for $931,879.01. The board decided to table the award of both the solid waste disposal and solid waste collection contracts until the November 5, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Road Agent Core Services bill $5,252.00 (unanimous)
• Approved paving projects on King St, Prescott/Merchant entrances, Sanborn Rd; retained $66k reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrant $37,840.51 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrant $931,879.01 (unanimous)
• Tabled solid waste disposal contract award (to be decided Nov 5)
• Tabled solid waste collection contract award (to be decided Nov 5)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing maintenance needs for Marsh Lane and planning for 2026 budget expenses. The body is also monitoring Planning Board actions regarding lot adjustments and use permits.

• Payment of $788.00 to Lark Signs for pollinator garden signage
• Planning Board approval of lot line adjustment at 5 Kensington Rd.
• Planning Board approval of change of use permit for 1 Lafayette Rd. to a 99 seat restaurant
• Discussion of new markers and bridge needs for Marsh Lane
• Proposed review of wetland zoning to align with Hampton

The Conservation Commission voted to approve four payments: $788 for pollinator‑garden signs, $100 for a SHEA photo contest, $667 for story‑walk signs, and $708.34 to the Rockingham County Conservation District for incomplete baseline monitoring on the Curtis Road set‑aside parcel. The commission noted the $90.79 budget overrun will be covered by the Conservation budget. The September meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved $788 payment for pollinator garden signs (all in favor)
• Approved $100 payment for SHEA photo contest (all in favor)
• Approved $667 payment for story‑walk signs for pollinator garden (all in favor)
• Approved $708.34 payment to RCCD for Curtis Rd set‑aside land monitoring (all in favor)
• Approved September meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:16 pm (all in favor)

Cemetery Trustees

The Cemetery Trustees will discuss maintenance tasks for Hawes and Oak Lawn cemeteries and review the 2026 budget draft. The meeting includes updates on water repairs and upcoming grave repairs.

• 2026 Budget Draft
• Water repairs at Oak Lawn by Epping Well & Pump co.
• Grave repairs at Hawes and Creighton Lot
• Westview and Oak Lawn drive projects
• Review of Lots 3 and 19 (Stickney and Huff-Thurston)

The trustees amended and accepted the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The board discussed various maintenance items and assigned the sexton to inspect tree overhangs at the Westview lot. The next meeting is set for November 3, 2025.

• Amended and accepted September 4, 2025 minutes (no vote recorded)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review the town’s September financial status, including a General Fund balance of $1,744,097.83 and year‑to‑date interest earnings of $66,395.16 from the NH PDIP pool. They will consider extending the existing NRI contract to December 12 2025 and will receive a recommendation on the Planning Board’s six‑year Capital Improvements Program. The meeting also includes updates on the town website migration, the 2024 audit, payroll services transfer to CGI, solid‑waste disposal RFPs, and a non‑public session for RSA 91‑A votes.

• Review of General Fund balance: $1,744,097.83 (Sept 23 2025) and PDIP interest earned $66,395.16 YTD
• Request to extend the NRI contract to Dec 12 2025 (no additional cost noted)
• Planning Board’s recommendation for a six‑year Capital Improvements Program
• Update on solid‑waste disposal Request for Proposals
• Update on transfer of payroll services to CGI

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved two September 2025 warrants: an $88,320.81 accounts payable warrant and a $38,361.90 payroll warrant. They also unanimously authorized a contract extension for the Natural Resources Inventory project to run until December 12, 2025 with no additional funding. No other proposals were formally approved at this meeting.

• Approved $88,320.81 accounts payable warrant (unanimous)
• Approved $38,361.90 payroll warrant (unanimous)
• Approved contract extension for Natural Resources Inventory to Dec 12, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss submittals for a solid waste disposal RFP and a draft for a waste collection RFP. The meeting also includes updates on Weare Road well monitoring and infrastructure work at Depot Road.

• Review of Solid Waste Disposal RFP submittals
• Draft Solid Waste Collection RFP for issuance
• Unitil Marsh work at Depot Rd to replace 7 poles
• Core Services August 2025 paving cost: $10,158.50
• Appointment of Bobby Hudson as Fire Chief

The Selectmen approved the paving plan for Nason Road, shoulder work and a small culvert, and kept funds in the Highway Capital Reserve for the 70 Drinkwater Road culvert repair. They approved the Road Agent’s Core Services bill for August 2025 ($10,158.50) and two warrants totaling $996,? — $33,914.20 payroll and $963,092.32 accounts payable. The Board also appointed Bobby Hudson as Fire Chief, confirming his term through December 31, 2027. The request to remove a pine tree near Town Hall was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved Nason Road paving, shoulder work and small culvert; reserve funds for Drinkwater Road culvert (unanimous)
• Approved Road Agent Core Services bill $10,158.50 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrant $33,914.20 and accounts payable warrant $963,092.32 (unanimous)
• Appointed Bobby Hudson as Fire Chief until Dec 31 2027 (unanimous)
• Tabled pine tree removal between Town Hall and Public Safety Building (postponed)
• Discussed but did not decide on Welfare Guidelines residency definition (no vote)
• Provided update on Weare Rd well monitoring (informational, no decision)
• Reported on 0 East Road project on hold (informational, no decision)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for two specific property applications. The board will review a lot line adjustment and a site plan review to change a building's use.

• Case #25-09-01: Lot line adjustment for 5 Kensington Road (Map 8 Lot 22)
• Case #25-09-02: Site plan review to change use from Function Hall to Restaurant at 1 Lafayette Rd (Map 7 Lot 70)

The Planning Board unanimously approved a lot line adjustment for the property at 5 Kensington Road, subject to monumentation, deed, fee and waiver conditions. The Board also unanimously approved the change of use from a function hall to a restaurant at 1 Lafayette Road, with conditions on fees, operating hours, financial security and permit timing. Jurisdiction was invoked for both cases, and a scale waiver (1 inch = 30 ft) was granted for the Lafayette site.

• Approved lot line adjustment at 5 Kensington Rd (Case #25-09-01) – unanimous vote
• Approved restaurant conversion at 1 Lafayette Rd (Case #25-09-02) – unanimous vote
• Invoked jurisdiction for Case #25-09-01 – unanimous vote
• Invoked jurisdiction for Case #25-09-02 – unanimous vote
• Approved waiver to carry over Subdivision Regulation sections 6.2.20, 6.2.21, 6.4.3, 7.1.6.2 for Case #25-09-01 – unanimous vote
• Approved scale waiver (1" = 30 ft) for 1 Lafayette Rd site plan – unanimous vote

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee will review a five-year plan for town projects, including HVAC replacements at Town Hall and schools, and discuss the Fire Department's plan to replace Tank-4 in 2029.

• Town Hall: HVAC System Replacement
• Town Hall: AV System for meeting room
• Fire Department: Annual Capital Reserve Fund for Tank-4 replacement in 2029
• Police Department: Replace Data Storage Server
• Police Department: Establish Equipment Capital Reserve Fund

The Capital Improvements Committee reviewed the town's reserve fund balances and heard proposals for a Town Hall HVAC upgrade, an AV system upgrade, fire truck reserve funding, police server replacement, a police capital reserve fund, and several road paving projects. No votes, approvals, or rejections were recorded; the items remain under discussion or pending further action.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will vote on a $500 payment from the General Ledger to hire the All Stars band for the Boo Bash on Oct. 24. It will also consider $200 allocations for a Santa photographer and a WAA photographer, and discuss details of the Scarecrow event on the Common, including gift‑card prizes. An update on the ice‑skating rink bumpers storage issue is also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve $500 for the All Stars bandstand performance at Boo Bash (General Ledger 01-4520-880)
• Motion to allocate $200 for a digital photographer for Santa (reallocation)
• Motion to allocate $200 for a WAA digital photographer (WAA budget)
• Discussion of Scarecrow event on the Common with $100 and $50 gift‑card prizes
• Update on ice‑skating rink bumpers storage and request to move them for equipment access

The commission approved a $500 expenditure for professional services from the Hampton Falls All Stars for the Boo Bash on Oct. 24, 2025. It voided a previously approved $300 purchase for cocoa and cookies for the Dec. 6 Tree Lighting event. It also approved $100 for ornament supplies, $200 for photography for the Tree Lighting, and $200 for photography for the Wreaths Across America event. The meeting approved the Aug. 18, 2025 minutes and set the next meeting for Oct. 20, 2025.

• Approved $500 for professional services from Hampton Falls All Stars for Boo Bash (passed)
• Voided $300 cocoa and cookies purchase for Tree Lighting (passed)
• Approved $100 for ornament supplies for Tree Lighting (passed)
• Approved $200 for photography by Terry Thomas for Tree Lighting (passed)
• Approved $200 for photography by Terry Thomas for WAA wreath laying (passed)
• Approved minutes from Aug. 18, 2025 (passed)
• Set next meeting for Oct. 20, 2025 at 7 PM (decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 PM (passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss several items, including a request to declare the police radar trailer PD-2015 as surplus equipment. They will review road salt price information from Morton Salt and Eastern Minerals and consider permits for upcoming community events. Additional topics include a letter from Geosphere about a proposed well‑water pumping test on Seabrook Weare Road and a summary of August land‑use cases.

• Declare Police Radar Trailer PD-2015 as surplus equipment
• Review road salt prices from Morton Salt and Eastern Minerals
• Approve permit for LAS PTO Road Race on Nov. 15, 2025 (9 am–1 pm)
• Approve permit for Community Holiday Event on Dec. 6, 2025 at Town Common (4 pm–7 pm)
• Discuss Geosphere letter (08/25/2025) proposing well‑water pumping test on Seabrook Weare Rd

The Selectmen unanimously approved the paving plan for Nason Road, the Road Agent’s Core Services bill, and two financial warrants. They also unanimously appointed Bobby Hudson as Fire Chief, effective until Dec. 31, 2027. The request to remove a pine tree near Town Hall was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved Nason Road paving, shoulder work and small culvert; reserve fund maintained (unanimous)
• Approved Road Agent Core Services bill for Aug 2025 – $10,158.50 (unanimous)
• Appointed Bobby Hudson as Fire Chief through Dec 31, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll warrant $33,914.20 and Accounts Payable warrant $963,092.32 (unanimous)
• Tabled pine‑tree removal between Town Hall and Public Safety Building

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review the site plan for a proposed East Road multifamily development covering 24 acres (Map 8 Lot 34) that includes wetland impacts. The commission will discuss needed improvements to Marsh Lane, including new markers and a bridge, and consider budgeting for baseline monitoring in 2026. Additional items include a lot‑line adjustment request for 5 Kensington Rd., review of two financial bills ($999.75 from FBE and $2,300.00 from Dragon Mosquito), and updates on outreach and upcoming events.

• Review of East Road multifamily development site plan (Map 8 Lot 34, 24 acres) with wetland impacts
• Marsh Lane improvements: new markers and new bridge; invasive plants noted
• Baseline monitoring expense to be placed in the 2026 budget
• Planning Board request for lot‑line adjustment at 5 Kensington Rd., reducing three lots to two
• Financial bills: $999.75 from FBE and $2,300.00 from Dragon Mosquito for greenhead traps

The Conservation Commission voted to pay a $933.75 invoice from FBE and a $2,300 invoice from Dragon Mosquito for greenhead traps. The board also accepted the August 12, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. No formal action was taken on the East Road multifamily development proposal.

• Approved payment of $933.75 to FBE (motion passed)
• Approved payment of $2,300 to Dragon Mosquito for greenhead traps (motion passed)
• Accepted August 12, 2025 minutes as written (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 p.m. (motion passed)
• East Road multifamily site plan reviewed; no decision made

Cemetery Trustees

The Cemetery Trustees are meeting to handle old and new business, including cemetery maintenance updates and several financial and repair decisions. They will consider approving a lot buyback in Oak Lawn, review grave damage reports, and evaluate contractor bids for driveway work at Westview and Oak Lawn. The board is also beginning work on the 2026 budget, including potential new signs.

• Approve buy back of 2 lots in Oak Lawn from Gisele Stone
• Review grave damage report from Deb Tanner in Westview
• Review RFP responses for Westview driveways (2025 budget)
• Oak Lawn center driveway proposed as 2026 Capital Improvement Project
• Discuss 2026 budget for new signs

The trustees amended and accepted the August 5, 2025 minutes. They approved the town clerk's request to buy back Lot 59 and 60, Section A at Oaklawn Cemetery. R. Webb was tasked to address damage to two monuments with the landscaping company, and G. Woodworth was asked to repair the monuments if possible.

• Amended and accepted August 5, 2025 minutes
• Approved buy‑back of Lot 59 & 60, Section A at Oaklawn Cemetery
• Assigned R. Webb to discuss monument damage with landscaping company
• Assigned G. Woodworth to attempt repair of damaged monuments

Planning Board

The Hampton Falls Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan review for Swell Oyster Company, which proposes clearing and grading a 12,000 sq. ft. area for a stabilized gravel pad to store aquaculture gear at 67 Lafayette Rd. The board will also discuss reclassifying East Road from Class VI to Class V and receive an update from the HOP Grant Subcommittee on a housing survey.

• Public hearing for Swell Oyster Company site plan at 67 Lafayette Rd (Case #25-08-01)
• Discussion on reclassifying East Road from Class VI to Class V
• HOP Grant Subcommittee update on Housing Survey by Jenn Rowden, Rockingham Planning Commission

The board invoked jurisdiction over Case #25-08-01 and then approved the applicant’s site‑plan request for 67 Lafayette Road. Approval was unanimous and conditioned on payment of fees, completion of landscaping, receipt of the NHDOT driveway permit, and other state permits before the final plan is signed. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

• Invoked jurisdiction for Planning Board Case #25-08-01 (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Application 25-08-01 for 67 Lafayette Rd, Map 8, Lot 92 (unanimous) with eight listed conditions

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will discuss energy saving costs for municipal buildings and the status of an HVAC upgrade pitch for Town Hall. Members will also decide whether to post Clean Energy NH tables on the town website.

• HVAC upgrade pitch for Town Hall
• Decision on posting Clean Energy NH tables to the website
• Review of energy relevant legislation
• Discussion on energy saving outreach via information or survey

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to appoint and swear in Police Officer Raphael de Souza and review department reports. The board is discussing the 2026 budget planning calendar and various infrastructure updates, including culvert assessments and drainage at Governor Weare Park.

• Appointment and swearing in of Raphael de Souza as full-time Police Officer
• Highway Block Grant payment of $22,078.90 and Comcast franchise fee of $7,161.24
• Tax refunds totaling $8,512.26 for Map 9/Lot 13, Map 2/Lot 124, and Map 9/Lot 12-14
• Discussion of Class VI to Class V road upgrade for 0 East Road
• Consent for site access and work for Depot Rd marsh restoration

The Board approved the appointment of Raphael de Souza as a full‑time Police Officer for a 12‑month probationary period ending August 13, 2026. They also approved three non‑emergency highway projects (brush burn at 11 Parsonage Road, catch‑basin repair at Birch & Oak, and a beaver leveler at Curtis Road) and the Road Agent’s July 2025 core services invoice of $10,159.75. Additionally, the Board re‑appointed Mark Sikorski as Health Officer for a three‑year term and approved eight financial warrants covering payroll and accounts payable.

• Appointed Raphael de Souza as full‑time Police Officer (UNANIMOUS)
• Approved three non‑emergency highway projects: Brush Burn $950, Catch Basin $1,735, Beaver Leveler $2,330 (UNANIMOUS)
• Approved Road Agent core services invoice for July 2025, $10,159.75 (UNANIMOUS)
• Re‑appointed Mark Sikorski as Health Officer for three‑year term to Aug 13 2028 (UNANIMOUS)
• Approved eight warrants totaling $1,992,? (see minutes) covering payroll and accounts payable (UNANIMOUS)

Conservation Commission

The Hampton Falls Conservation Commission will discuss coastal resilience efforts, including a follow-up on Pepperweed and a letter of recommendation for the Selectboard. The meeting will also address old business like new markers for Marsh Lane and budgeting for baseline monitoring in 2026.

• Pepperweed follow-up and letter of recommendation for Selectboard
• Intent to Cut: Clay Brook Forest
• New markers needed for Marsh Lane
• Baseline monitoring expense proposed for 2026 budget
• Photo contest winners' frames costing $66.71

The commission voted to hire an intern to clean and add signage to Marsh Lane, using the $2,300 unspent in the “Other Technical Assistance” category. It also approved payments of $410.50 to FB Environmental, $140.00 for an ESRI renewal, and $66.71 reimbursement to Sara Gagnon. The board agreed to cover a $13.79 shortfall for pollinator‑garden signs and to send a letter supporting herbicide use on town‑owned land. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Hire intern for Marsh Lane trail work using $2,300 unspent funds (All in favor)
• Approve payment of $410.50 invoice to FB Environmental (All in favor)
• Approve $140.00 renewal fee for ESRI ArcGIS (All in favor)
• Reimburse $66.71 to Sara Gagnon for photo contest frames (All in favor)
• Cover $13.79 cost over budget for pollinator garden signs (pay up to $14) (All in favor)
• Move to send letter to Board of Selectmen supporting herbicide application on town‑owned land (All in favor)
• Approve the minutes from July 8, 2025 (All in favor)
• Adjourn the meeting (All in favor)

Cemetery Trustees

The Cemetery Trustees are meeting to review the budget and expenditures to date. The body will discuss maintenance work at Westview, Old Westview, Dodge, and Hawes cemeteries, as well as RFPs for roadway and path work.

• Financial report on budget and expenditures
• Maintenance work at Westview, Old Westview, Dodge, and Hawes cemeteries
• RFPs for Westview roadway stone and Oak Lawn center path
• Discussion of Westview Lot #3 (Stickney) and Lot #19 (Huss/Thurston)
• Request from Don Cinq-Mars regarding Westview lot #28 (Knight)

The board accepted the June 5, 2025 minutes. A motion to ask Epping Well to unlock the Westview well and repair the Oaklawn dry hydrant was made, seconded and passed. The trustees also agreed that R. Woodes will contact Oakwood Tree Service to remove overgrowth at the Sanborn Lot.

• Accepted June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contacting Epping Well to unlock Westview well and repair Oaklawn dry hydrant (motion passed)
• Agreed R. Woodes will contact Oakwood Tree Service for Sanborn Lot overgrowth removal (agreement reached)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will review the status of a pitch for HVAC upgrades at Town Hall. Members will also discuss strategies for saving energy and costs across municipal buildings and facilities.

• Update on HVAC upgrade pitch for Town Hall
• Discussion on energy and cost savings for municipal buildings
• Review of energy-relevant legislation
• Planning outreach regarding energy saving information or surveys

The committee approved the June meeting minutes after a motion by S. Bieber, seconded by C. Schutte, with B. Mutrie concurring. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by S. Bieber, seconded by C. Schutte, with B. Mutrie concurring. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Accepted June minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a design review public hearing for a proposed housing development. The board will also receive an update from the HOP Grant Subcommittee regarding a housing survey.

• Public hearing for Case #25-07-01: proposed multi-family housing at 0 East Road (Map 8 / Lot 34) featuring thirty 1-bedroom, ten 2-bedroom, and two 3-bedroom units
• HOP Grant Subcommittee update on Housing Survey

The Board discussed the design‑review application for a 42‑unit multi‑family project at 0 East Road but noted the review is non‑binding. After hearing input, the Board reached a consensus to recommend that East Road be upgraded from Class VI to Class V and transferred to town ownership. The Board will forward these comments to the Selectmen at their upcoming meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommend East Road upgrade to Class V and town ownership (consensus)
• Declare Design Review discussion non‑binding; no jurisdiction invoked
• Provide comments/recommendations to Selectmen at their next meeting
• Applicant to bear construction cost of road upgrade
• Class V upgrade will not extend beyond turn‑around; northern segment remains Class VI
• Note that final site‑plan has not yet been reviewed by the Board

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is reviewing financial reports and coordinating upcoming town events. The body is discussing winter preparations and farmers market activities.

• Nomination of Michael LeBarre for Treasurer effective September 1
• Proposed $300 expenditure for hot chocolate and cookies for the December 6 tree lighting
• Report of $1,169.00 raised from the Basket Raffle held May 15 to June 7
• Confirmed Soundbridge Union for the December 6 tree lighting
• Approved $300 for Whipperwill Dairy for Kids Market Day

The commission approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting. It authorized up to $1,000 from the Wreaths Across America account for a town events calendar flyer and another $1,000 for veteran market vouchers. Michael LaBarre was appointed Treasurer effective September 1, 2025.

• Approved June 16 minutes (passed, no abstentions)
• Approved up to $1,000 for calendar flyer from Wreaths Across America account (passed, no abstentions)
• Approved up to $1,000 for veteran market vouchers from Wreaths Across America account (passed, no abstentions)
• Appointed Michael LaBarre as Treasurer of the Recreation Commission effective Sep 1, 2025 (passed, no abstentions)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear a presentation from the NHDES Water Bureau on pepperweed growth and eradication in the Hampton Falls Saltmarsh. The body will also discuss baseline monitoring and plant surveys on three parcels.

• Presentation by Aiden Barry (NHDES) on pepperweed eradication in Hampton Falls Saltmarsh
• Payment of $760.00 to FB Environmental
• Payment of $950.64 to Bagley Pond perennials
• Payment of $72.00 to Prairie Moon Nursery and $51.80 to Bluestone Perennials
• Discussion of plant surveys on 3 parcels

The Conservation Commission voted 4‑0 to permit the NH Coastal Program to hand‑pull or clip pepperweed on town‑owned property. It also approved $3,025 for baseline monitoring reports on four parcels (5‑0) and authorized several vendor payments totaling $1,846.40 (each 5‑0). Mary Ann Hill appointed Paul Melanson as a voting member and the minutes from the June meeting were accepted as amended.

• Approved NH Coastal Program hand‑pull/clip of pepperweed on town land (4‑0)
• Approved $3,025 for baseline monitoring reports on four parcels (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $84.96 to Prairie Moon Nursery for lupine (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $51.80 to Bluestone Perennials for barren strawberries (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $760.00 to FB Environmental for July 1 invoice (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $950.64 to Bagley Pond for perennials (5‑0)
• Accepted June 10 minutes as amended (5‑0)
• Appointed Paul Melanson as a voting member of the commission

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss town maintenance bids and school district funding schedules. The meeting includes updates on grant applications and a wetlands permit application from Audubon.

• Painting bids for Town Hall, Library, and Museum
• Proposals for Town Hall and PSB gardener
• Audubon Minimum Impact Dredge and Fill Wetlands Permit Application
• NH Highway Safety Grant application
• Report on uncollected 2024-2025 school district impact fees

The Board unanimously approved five June 2025 warrants totaling $77,419.88. They also approved $1,133.73 from the Frying Pan Lane fund to cover the balance of a Town Records restoration project, contingent on receiving a Moose Plate grant. Additionally, they approved funding for hazardous tree and branch removal by Save‑A‑Tree at $2,108 per day for up to two days, using Highway and Streets budget line 495. Other items such as road culvert projects and the Annual Field Day were discussed but not decided.

• Approved five June 2025 warrants ($100.00, $4,600.00, $31,608.30, $41,711.58, $1,000.00) – unanimous
• Approved $1,133.73 from Frying Pan Lane fund for Town Records Volume 11 restoration, contingent on Moose Plate grant – unanimous
• Approved funding for hazardous tree and branch removal by Save‑A‑Tree at $2,108 per day for up to two days from Highway and Streets budget line 495 – unanimous

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss topics for zoning ordinance changes intended for the March 2026 warrant. The board will also receive an update from the HOP Grant Subcommittee.

• Discussion of zoning ordinance changes for the March 2026 warrant
• HOP Grant Subcommittee update
• Updating Zoning Ordinance binders with new Site Plan Review and Subdivision Regulations

The Planning Board received an update on the HOP Grant housing survey, noting 217 participants and demographic breakdowns. Members discussed clarification of setback dimensions, potential state zoning legislation, and the need for data on residential units and ADUs along Route 1. No motions were voted on or formal actions taken.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss painting bids for the Town Hall, Library, and Museum, as well as plumbing and filter repairs for the Town Hall well. The board is also considering a tax abatement for a veteran and the appointment of a Land Use Coordinator.

• Appointment of Elizabeth Barker as Land Use Coordinator effective 8/1/25
• Painting bids for Town Hall, Library, and Museum
• Town Hall well filter repair and plumbing replacement
• Tax Abatement # 875 for Map 4 / Lot 17-3 veteran’s tax credit
• Depot Landing information kiosk installation by Eagle Scout

The Board approved six financial warrants, appointed Elizabeth Barker as Land Use Coordinator, and approved roadside mowing contracts totaling $11,500. They also approved a $965.62 well‑filter repair invoice, accepted the resignation of Energy Committee member Shawn Hanson, and gave retroactive approval for a library event with alcoholic beverages.

• Approved six financial warrants (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Barker as Land Use Coordinator, effective Aug 4 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved horizontal roadside mowing contract for $5,500 (unanimous)
• Approved vertical roadside mowing contract for $6,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $965.62 invoice for Town Hall well‑filter repairs (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Energy Committee member Shawn Hanson (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive library event with alcoholic beverages (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is reviewing the 2025 events calendar and discussing upcoming winter activities. The body will vote on several funding requests for performers, refreshments, and craft fairs.

• Vote for Soundbridge Union singers for Dec 6 tree lighting: $200
• Vote for hot chocolate and cookies for tree lighting: $300
• Vote for Kids Craft Fair on June 21: $350
• Vote for Boo Bash candy and activity: $300
• Review of Revolving Fund balance: $27,551.90

The Recreation Commission approved funding for several upcoming events, including $200 for Tree Lighting music, $300 for hot cocoa and cookies at the Tree Lighting, $350 for a library summer reading kickoff entertainer, and $400 for crafts and candy at the LAS Boo Bash. All motions passed with no abstentions. The commission also discussed upcoming community activities such as the tree lighting ceremony, library program, and farmer’s market events.

• Approved $200 for Tree Lighting music (passed, no abstentions)
• Approved $300 for hot cocoa and cookies for Tree Lighting (passed, no abstentions)
• Approved $350 for library summer reading kickoff entertainment (passed, no abstentions)
• Approved $400 for LAS Boo Bash crafts and candy (passed, no abstentions)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss energy savings for municipal buildings. The body will specifically provide updates for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) draft regarding Town Hall HVAC.

• CIP draft updates for Town Hall HVAC
• Status of energy relevant legislation
• Energy and cost saving measures for municipal buildings

Cemetery Trustees

The Cemetery Trustees will review the budget and expenditures to date. The board will discuss maintenance and monument work for Westview, Old Westview, and Dodge cemeteries.

• Financial report on budget and expenditures
• Monument work at Westview, Old Westview, and Dodge
• New growth on the back border of Old Westview
• Estimate for Oak Lawn center path for next year
• Next steps for Westview Lot #3 Stickney

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review department reports and manage town financial warrants. Key discussions include the request for proposal process for waste contracts expiring December 31, 2025, and updates on road infrastructure.

• RFP process for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal contracts expiring Dec 31, 2025
• Revised Rockingham Planning Commission annual contract for $16,790
• NH State Tax Warrant for Land Use Change Tax for Map 1 / Lot 30-3 for $4,450.00
• Appointment of Todd Santora as RPC Commissioner
• Updates on Old Stage Road guardrail and 70 Drinkwater Road culvert

The Selectmen unanimously approved several financial and administrative items. They approved the Road Agent core services bill, two town warrants, the Rockingham Planning Commission contract, tax collection and abatement warrants, a warrant for unlicensed dogs, and signed the Radiological Emergency Response Plan while appointing a new planning commissioner.

• Approved Road Agent core services bill $7,013.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable ($43,187.33) and Payroll ($32,740.00) warrants (unanimous)
• Approved Rockingham Planning Commission contract $16,790.00 for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,450.00 Land Use Change Tax collection warrant (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Abatement #873 $11 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Abatement #874 $86 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant for Unlicensed Dogs (unanimous)
• Approved signature on Radiological Emergency Response Plan and appointed Todd Santora as RPC Commissioner (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hampton Falls Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a scenic road alteration permit for a new access point at 29 Mill Lane. The board will also discuss routine items including an RPC commissioner appointment, a funds release for 5 Kensington, and a grant subcommittee update.

• Case #25-05-01: Scenic Road Alteration Permit at 29 Mill Lane (Map 1, Lot 18-1)
• RPC Commissioner Appointment
• 5 Kensington, Release of Funds
• HOP Grant Subcommittee Update

The board unanimously approved the Scenic Road Alteration Permit for a secondary access point at 29 Mill Lane, subject to conditions on trees over 15" circumference and reintegration of displaced stone wall material. It also unanimously recommended Chairman Todd Santora as a Rockingham Planning Commission commissioner and approved the release of bond and escrow funds to 5 Kensington LLC.

• Invoked jurisdiction for Case #25-05-01 (unanimous)
• Approved Scenic Road Alteration Permit for 29 Mill Lane with tree and stone‑wall conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended Todd Santora as Rockingham Planning Commission commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved release of bond and escrow funds to 5 Kensington LLC (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review the 2025 events calendar and various program updates. The body is scheduled to vote on a Foam Party and ice cream for Kids Day.

• Vote on Foam Party
• Vote on Kids Day ice cream
• Basket Raffle running May 15-June 7th at Library
• Treasurer report showing General Ledger balance of $1,952.56 and Revolving Fund balance of $25,813.56

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review painting bids for the Town Hall and Library and a contract renewal for planning services. The meeting also includes reports on tax abatements, exemptions, and current use applications.

• Rockingham Planning Commission annual contract for Circuit Rider Services: $19,320
• Painting bids for Town Hall and the Library
• Tax Collector's Warrant signed in the amount of $6,241,929.00
• Current Use application by NH Audubon for 11 properties
• BTLA Hearing notice for October 23, 2025: David West v. Town of Hampton Falls

The Selectmen unanimously approved a $6,400 roadside brush‑removal contract for the Road Agent. They also approved the Road Agent’s $8,866 core services bill for April and five warrants totaling $701,383.99. The Board unanimously authorized Cathedral Ledge Distillery to sell bottled alcohol at the Farmers Market without offering samples and approved a $166 tax abatement for a 2024 RV property.

• Approved $1,600 per day brush‑removal rate (max 4 days, $6,400) – unanimous
• Approved Road Agent core services bill for April $8,866 – unanimous
• Approved five warrants totaling $701,383.99 – unanimous
• Approved Cathedral Ledge Distillery as Farmers Market vendor, no samples – unanimous
• Approved Tax Abatement #872 for Map 6 Lot 39‑B2, $166 plus interest – unanimous

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee is meeting to review energy saving costs for municipal buildings and facilities. Discussions include a Capital Improvement Plan draft for Town Hall HVAC and a report on a meeting with the Exeter Energy Committee.

• CIP draft for Town Hall HVAC
• Energy saving costs for municipal buildings and facilities
• Review of energy relevant legislation
• Report on meeting with Exeter Energy Committee

The Energy Committee approved the April meeting minutes with a positive vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 6:45 pm. Members discussed heat‑pump costs, a possible off‑site solar array, and a resident energy‑consumption survey, assigning staff to follow up on each item.

• Approved April minutes (positive vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 pm

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 4‑0 to approve payment of a $1,481.25 bill to FB Environmental. Members also voted 4‑0 to accept the April 8, 2025 minutes as written. The commission agreed to request a cost estimate from RCCD for additional land‑monitoring services. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved payment of $1,481.25 to FB Environmental (4-0)
• Accepted April 8, 2025 minutes as written (4-0)
• Agreed to obtain a cost estimate from RCCD for land‑monitoring services
• Discussed rezoning request from P. Montrone; no decision made
• Consensus to share birdhouse event summary and sales link, no purchase order
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will sign the warrant to enable tax bills to be mailed after May 15. They will also consider several permit requests, including a kayak tour from Depot Landing, summer concerts by Friends of the Bandstand, and temporary signage for the Historical Society. Appointments for a new firefighter/EMT and a recreation commissioner are on the agenda, along with a culvert update at 70 Drinkwater Road. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• Signing warrant to mail tax bills after May 15
• Selectmen's Permit for Depot Landing launch and kayak tour
• Selectmen's Permit for Friends of the Bandstand summer concerts
• Appointment of Jay Lord as Fire/EMT member
• Appointment of Michael LaBarre as Recreation Commissioner

The Board unanimously approved two April warrants totaling $118,132.74. It also approved funding from the Frying Pan Lane fund for the Hampton Falls Historical Society ($5,132.20) and the Free Library ($16,598). Additional unanimous actions included a $15,600 engineering contract for the 70 Drinkwater Road culvert and several permits for community events and signage.

• Approved Accounts Payable warrant $81,072.03 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll warrant $37,060.71 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,132.20 Historical Society funding (unanimous)
• Approved $16,598 Library funding (unanimous)
• Approved $15,600 Jones & Beach engineering contract (unanimous)
• Approved SHEA kayak tour permit (unanimous)
• Approved Friends of the Bandstand concert permit (unanimous)
• Approved temporary historical signage permit (unanimous)

Cemetery Trustees

The board reviewed the 50‑year history of Stickney Lot 3 and posted a legal notice in the Portsmouth Herald at a cost of $71, noting deed requirements. They scheduled a cemetery walk on May 19 at Westview and added Ghlee Woodworth to the participants. The sexton reported removal of four bushes and a stone uncovering at Sanborn Lot, approved lime application for Oaklawn, Westview, and New Brookside cemeteries, and tasked B. Woodes with assessing Lincoln Ackerman’s monument at Dodge Cemetery. The chair distributed summary sheets of all burial grounds for future record updates.

• Posted legal notice for Stickney Lot 3 in Portsmouth Herald ($71)
• Scheduled cemetery walk for May 19 at Westview, include Ghlee Woodworth
• Removed four bushes from Sanborn Lot
• Uncovered stone at Sanborn Lot
• Approved lime application for Oaklawn, Westview, and New Brookside cemeteries
• Assigned B. Woodes to assess Lincoln Ackerman’s monument at Dodge Cemetery
• Provided summary sheets of all burial grounds for record updates

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for a solar project. The board will also conduct a reorganization and introduce new members.

• Case # 25-04: 603 Solar application for a variance to permit a ground-based solar array within the 100ft wetland setback at 61 Brown Road (Map 5, Lot 51-3A)
• Reorganization of the Board
• Introduction of new members

The board voted unanimously to grant a variance allowing a ground‑based solar array on the 100‑ft wetland setback at 61 Brown Road. The variance permits the array within Zone A/R with no ancillary structures. The board also approved the prior meeting minutes, appointed John DeLeire as chairman and Michael LaBarre as vice‑chairman, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved variance for 603 Solar at 61 Brown Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 2/27/2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed John DeLeire as Chairman (4 yes, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Michael LaBarre as Vice‑Chairman (4 yes, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings to update Building Code and Zoning Ordinance references in site plan and subdivision regulations. The board will also review applications for a change of use and a detached accessory dwelling unit.

• Updates to Site Plan Review Regulations (Sections 9.1, 9.2) and Subdivision Regulations (Sections 7.9, 8.5)
• Case #25-02-01: Site Plan Review for change of use at 27 Lafayette Road
• Case #25-04-01: Conditional Use Permit for 1-bedroom detached ADU at 10 Drinkwater
• Discussion of a potential Overlay District presented by J. Bosen
• Preliminary Consultation for Site Plan Review at 67 Lafayette Road

The Planning Board unanimously approved updates to the Site Plan Review and Subdivision Regulations to correct building code references. It also unanimously approved the site plan for 27 Lafayette Road, adding eight specific conditions. Finally, the Board unanimously voted to invoke its jurisdiction over the ADU application at 10 Drinkwater.

• Approved updates to Site Plan Review and Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Case #25-02-01 site plan for 27 Lafayette Road with eight conditions (unanimous)
• Invoked jurisdiction for Case #25-04-01 ADU project at 10 Drinkwater (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Hampton Falls Recreation Commission will vote on a Foam Party for a Library Event and on ice cream for Kids Day at the Farmers Market. The board will also receive updates on the FPL Fund status, the 2025 events calendar, and upcoming programs including Chair Yoga, Bowling, and Summer Camp. A Basket Raffle fundraiser from May 15 to June 7 at the Library is also on the agenda.

• Vote on Foam Party at Library Event
• Vote on ice cream for Kids Day at Farmers Market
• FPL Fund status update
• Approval of March Treasurer Report with General Ledger Rec Revolving Fund balance $36,955.13
• Basket Raffle fundraiser May 15 – June 7 at Library

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the March 24 meeting. It authorized $500 from the revolving fund for a kids’ craft fair foam‑party tent and $400 for an ice‑cream truck at the August farmers market. The commission also confirmed that Frying Pan Lane funds will remain available as needed and cancelled the senior‑center board‑games mornings for July and August.

• Approved March 24 minutes (passed)
• Approved $500 for kids’ craft fair foam‑party tent (passed)
• Approved $400 for ice‑cream truck at farmers market (passed)
• Continued availability of Frying Pan Lane funds as needed (passed)
• Cancelled senior‑center board‑games mornings for July‑August (passed)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (passed)

Energy Committee

The committee will review schedule changes for May and June, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss ongoing efforts to reduce energy costs in town buildings. Old business includes following relevant energy legislation and scheduling a presentation for the Historical Society. New business involves possibly attending a Local Advisory Board (LAS) meeting and an update from the chair's meeting with the Exeter Energy Committee. Outreach plans for community energy education are also on the agenda.

• Schedule change proposal: May 19th at 6 PM or cancel due to Memorial Day
• June meeting rescheduled to June 30th at 6:30 PM because chair is unavailable on June 23
• Discussion on saving energy and cost for Hampton Falls municipal buildings, including Historical Society
• Follow-up on status of energy-relevant legislation
• Chair's briefing on meeting with Exeter Energy Committee

The committee approved the March meeting minutes with a single motion. It decided to pause the museum insulation study until the CIP process is complete. The CIP Committee will start gathering data in July to propose adding mini‑split heat pumps to town offices. The committee also tasked members to research a Button‑Up program for the website and to continue upgrading the town hall AV system.

• Accepted March minutes as amended (motion passed)
• Museum insulation investigation put on hold (pending CIP)
• CIP Committee to begin data gathering in July for mini‑split heat pump proposal
• Research Button‑Up program for website posting
• Draft resident energy‑efficiency survey to be continued
• Continue AV system upgrade project for town hall

Board of Selectmen

The Hampton Falls Board of Selectmen will hold a workshop from 8-8:30 AM followed by a regular meeting. Items for decision include accepting the 2024 tax lien list totaling $125,485.55, appointing a Housing Opportunity Planning grant subcommittee, and appointing a new fire/EMT member. Discussions will cover the Frying Pan Lane Fund application, GWP Governor Weare Park drainage, and a letter opposing 12 proposed bills.

• Accept 2024 Tax Lien list of $125,485.55
• Appoint Housing Opportunity Planning grant subcommittee members (Todd Santora, Laura Pouliot, Jason Farias, Keith Webster, Susan Porcelli, Will Lojek)
• Appoint Sara Probst to Fire and/or EMT Department
• Discuss Frying Pan Lane Fund application review
• Discuss letter opposing 12 proposed bills (from 04/02/25 meeting)

The Selectmen approved two work orders for gravel at Baldwin Place and Penhollow Lane ($4,800 total) and the Road Agent’s March core services bill ($7,473.50). They moved $5,908.17 from the Liberty Elm Tree Fund, $9.33 from the Town Improvement Fund, and $474.68 from the Town Clock Fund into other budget lines. All three April warrants totaling $1,000,371.53 were approved. The Board also directed the Town Administrator to draft a supplemental Frying Pan Lane Funding application with new questions.

• Approved gravel work orders for Baldwin Place and Penhollow Lane at $2,400 each ($4,800 total) – unanimous
• Approved Road Agent core services bill for March 2025 – $7,473.50 – unanimous
• Moved $5,908.17 from Liberty Elm Tree Fund to Highways and Streets Tree Limb Trimming line – unanimous
• Moved $9.33 from Town Improvement Fund to General Fund – unanimous
• Moved $474.68 from Town Clock Fund to General Fund and noted clock‑winder payment – unanimous
• Approved three April 2025 warrants: Payroll $41,594.34, Accounts Payable $895,779.92, Accounts Payable $52,997.27 – unanimous
• Directed Town Administrator to draft supplemental Frying Pan Lane Funding application with added questions – unanimous

Heritage Commision

The Hampton Falls Heritage Commission approved the minutes from March 13, 2024 and re-elected Beverly Mutrie as Chair and Secretary for another year. The Commission also decided to add barn photos to the town's Google drive, continue work on the online 'Story Tour', and photograph homes built from 1940-1945 as funds allow. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Re-elected Beverly Mutrie as Chair for another year
• Re-elected Beverly Mutrie as Secretary for another term
• Decided to add barn pictures to the town's Google drive
• Decided to continue work on the online 'Story Tour'
• Decided to photograph homes built from 1940-1945 this year as funds allow

Conservation Commission

The commission appointed Mary Ann Hill as chair and Shawn Hanson as vice chair (both 4‑0 votes). It approved a $355.81 payment to SHEA for professional services and a $1,130 payment to FB Environmental for services (votes 4‑0 and 5‑0). The board directed staff to obtain cost estimates for a potential Town Forest trail expansion and to survey residents about the project. Minutes were accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Appointed Mary Ann Hill as chair (vote 4-0)
• Appointed Shawn Hanson as vice chair (vote 4-0)
• Approved payment of $355.81 to SHEA for professional services (vote 4-0)
• Approved payment of $1,130 to FB Environmental for professional services (vote 5-0)
• Directed B. Hagan to contact trail design professionals and obtain cost estimate
• Decided to conduct a resident survey on Town Forest trail expansion
• Accepted the March 11, 2025 minutes as written (vote 5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote 5-0)

Cemetery Trustees

The board accepted the March 6, 2025 minutes. Trustees voted to continue the $120 annual Crypt Keeper subscription and to reimburse the chair for that expense. They granted permission for David Hart to bury his parents in Westview Cemetery and approved a spring cemetery walk on April 28.

• Accepted March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued $120 Crypt Keeper subscription (passed)
• Reimbursed chair for Crypt Keeper fee (passed)
• Granted permission for David Hart to inter his parents in Westview Cemetery (approved)
• Approved advertising of Westview Lot 3 sale in the Portsmouth Herald (planned)
• Authorized compensation for Glyee Woodworth through 2025 budget (approved)
• Scheduled Spring Cemetery Walk for April 28, 2025 at 10 am (approved)

Board of Selectmen

The Board will discuss the 2025 Pay Plan, review applications for Frying Pan Lane funding from various town committees, and consider appointments to the Farmers Market Committee and Zoning Board of Adjustment. They will also address town hall gutter proposals and a culvert update at 70 Drinkwater Rd. The meeting includes a non-public session for personnel and other matters.

• 2025 Pay Plan discussion
• Frying Pan Lane funding requests from Farmer's Market, Historical Commission, Town Clerk, Library, and Recreation Commission
• Town Hall gutter proposals
• Appointments to Farmers Market Committee (Elizabeth Blankenship, Karen Sabatini, Scott LaFrance; advisors Dean Cousins and Morgan Hurd)
• Re-appointment of Rudy Nadilo and appointments of Steve Long and Rui Moura to Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board approved two March 2025 warrants totaling $123,922.17 and purchased Town Hall door crash‑bar parts for $166.55. They also approved the 2025 employee pay plan with a 3% COLA retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025. Additionally, the Board appointed members to the Farmers Market Committee and re‑appointed ZBA members, and accepted a long‑time recreation commissioner’s resignation.

• Approved $79,781.41 accounts payable warrant (unanimous)
• Approved $44,140.76 payroll warrant (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Town Hall interior door crash‑bar parts for $166.55 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Pay Plan with 3% COLA retroactive to Jan 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Blankenship, Karen Sabatini, and Scott LaFrance to Farmers Market Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Dean Cousins and Morgan Hurd as advisory members to Farmers Market Committee (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Rudy Nadilo to ZBA and appointed Steve Long and Rui Moura as alternates (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Pamela Fitzgerald from Recreation Commission (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hampton Falls Planning Board will hold a public hearing and business meeting including reorganization of the board, establishment of subcommittee members, and discussion of stormwater regulations, a HOP Grant update, and a potential overlay district. No votes on specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Reorganization of the Board and establishment of subcommittee members
• Discussion of Stormwater Regulations
• HOP Grant Update – establishment of subcommittee/task force
• Potential Overlay District discussion

The Planning Board reorganized its leadership, appointing Todd Santora as Chairman and Eric Cimon as Vice Chairman. It established a HOP Grant Subcommittee and approved its membership. The Board voted unanimously to pursue grant funding for stormwater management regulations and to hold a public hearing on April 22, 2025 to amend the Site Plan Review and Subdivision Regulations. Additional motions approved moving the April 22 meeting time if needed and approving the February minutes.

• Appointed Todd Santora as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Cimon as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Established HOP Grant Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Appointed Todd Santora, Laura Pouliot, Jason Farias, Keith Dodge, Susan Porcelli, and one additional member to HOP Grant Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of grant funding to adopt stormwater management regulations (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing on April 22, 2025 to amend Site Plan Review and Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved motion to move April 22 meeting time to 6:00 PM if needed (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (5 yes, 2 abstain)

Recreation Commission

This is a routine meeting of the Hampton Falls Recreation Commission. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a treasurer report showing a Recreation Revolving Fund balance of $36,955.13, and updates on old business such as the 2025 elections, events calendar, Senior Center activities, chair yoga, library events, and bowling. No new business or funding requests are listed for discussion.

• Treasurer report shows Recreation Revolving Fund balance of $36,955.13 (Feb) with a $67.00 negative indicated
• Discussion of 2025 Events Calendar (Gisela Manna)
• Update on Avesta/Meadows Senior Center (Linda Savoy)
• Chair Yoga program (Dede Kouloheras)
• Library Events (Linda Savoy/Kara Dumont) and Bowling (Sylvia Archer)

The commission approved the February 18, 2025 minutes after correcting a balance entry. Linda Savoy was nominated and approved as both Chairperson and Treasurer. Kara Dumont was nominated and approved as Secretary. The Communications manager position was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved Feb 18, 2025 minutes (passed, no abstentions)
• Nominated and approved Linda Savoy as Chairperson (passed, no abstentions)
• Nominated and approved Linda Savoy as Treasurer (passed, no abstentions)
• Nominated and approved Kara Dumont as Secretary (passed, no abstentions)
• Postponed discussion of Communications manager position to next meeting
• Moved to adjourn meeting at 6:05 PM (passed, no abstentions)

Energy Committee

The Hampton Falls Energy Committee will discuss and vote on meeting minutes, follow up on energy-saving actions for town buildings, and review the status of relevant state energy legislation. The meeting focuses on continuing existing initiatives rather than new proposals.

• Approve last month's meeting minutes
• Follow up on saving energy and cost for Hampton Falls municipal buildings
• Track status of energy-relevant legislation

The committee approved the February draft minutes and voted to keep the current slate of officers for another year. The chair assigned members to gather information on heating equipment, town energy contracts, and to post the committee article on the town website. Additional ideas for resident outreach were discussed but no funding decisions were made.

• Approved February draft minutes (unanimous)
• Continued current officers for another year (unanimous)
• S. Bieber tasked to contact Fire Chief Bob Hudson about heating/ventilation equipment
• S. Bieber tasked to contact Town Administrator for information on energy supply contracts
• Chair to ask Land Use Secretary to post Energy Committee article on town website

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct its annual reorganization and hold a public hearing regarding the acceptance of five parcels of marshland donated by the RCCD. The board will also review the 2025 Pay Plan and various department head reports.

• Public hearing on the donation of five parcels of marshland from RCCD
• Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant application for $3,000
• Tax abatement-refund requests including Map 4 / Lot 5-2 for $5,449 plus interest
• Appointment of Bobby Hudson as Fire Chief effective 03/22/2025
• Pricing for Town Hall gutter repair and 70 Drinkwater culvert relining

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a $98,388 contract with CLH & Sons to reline the culvert at 70 Drinkwater Road, contingent on securing a NHDES wetland permit. They also accepted donated conservation land, renewed a five-year dispatch agreement with Hampton for $34,898.04, and appointed Bobby Hudson as Fire Chief effective March 22, 2025.

• Approved $98,388 culvert relining contract for 70 Drinkwater Road, contingent on NHDES permit (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of five conservation parcels from Rockingham County Conservation District (unanimous)
• Renewed dispatch agreement with Hampton for 5 years at $34,898.04 (unanimous)
• Appointed Bobby Hudson as Fire Chief effective 03/22/2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant application for $3,000 with $1,500 town match (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved Historical Society's use of Town Common on 9/28/25 (unanimous)
• Approved five tax abatement refunds totaling $7,571 plus interest (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Hampton Falls Conservation Commission received updates from SHEA and RCCD on conservation land monitoring, with no concerns found on monitored properties. The commission approved three payments: $1,885 to FB Environmental, up to $1,164.90 to reimburse S. Hanson for nesting boxes, and up to $1,026 to reimburse K. Ayers for library garden plants, all by 4-0 votes. They also discussed future baseline assessments and funding options, and planned trail work and outreach events.

• Approved $1,885 invoice from FB Environmental (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement to S. Hanson up to $1,164.90 for nesting boxes (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement to K. Ayers up to $1,026 for library garden plants (4-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes as written (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Cemetery Trustees

The Hampton Falls Cemetery Trustees will review old business including wreath removal and monument repairs, and discuss new items such as a sexton report, Westview lot sales, and the discovery of Westview records from 1867-1945 with implications for Lot #3. They will also address website updates, parking lot issues, organizing file drawers, creating a center path at Oak Lawn, and annual border cleanup.

• Discovery of old Westview records (1867–1945) with implications for Lot #3
• Westview lot sales with updated map per Stephanie Grant
• Sexton report and needs from Bob Woodes
• Creation of center path at Oak Lawn
• Update charge card payments for CryptKeeper and YourAudioTours renewals

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider old business including financial reports and a furnace repair, and new business including receipt of a $46,788.27 check from the NH Charitable Trust for Frying Pan Lane, a 2025 irrigation contract, a letter of support for a body-worn camera program, culvert re-sleeve pricing at 70 Drinkwater Road, and accessible voting system programming for the March 11 election. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel, hiring, and other matters.

• Frying Pan Lane check $46,788.27 from NH Charitable Trust
• Irrigation contract for 2025 for Town Hall, Town Clerk, GWP, and Library
• Body-worn camera program letter of support to Senator Shaheen
• 70 Drinkwater Rd culvert re-sleeve prices
• Accessible Voting System programming for March 11 Election

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved several financial and operational items, including $167,642.36 in warrants, a $2,178 emergency furnace repair funded from the Government Buildings Capital Reserve Fund, a $1,200 irrigation contract, and a $1,200 payment for accessible voting system programming. They also approved a HOP Grant contract with the Rockingham Planning Commission, a letter of recommendation for a police body-worn camera grant, reappointed four part-time police officers, and approved the March-April newsletter. No substantive decisions were made on the proposal to change health agency funding, which was discussed but not acted upon.

• Approved three warrants totaling $167,642.36 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,178 emergency furnace repair from Government Buildings CRF (unanimous)
• Approved HOP Grant contract with Rockingham Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 irrigation contract with Jeff Desrosiers Irrigation Company (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 for AVS programming from Communication Fund (unanimous)
• Approved letter of recommendation to Senator Shaheen for body-worn camera grant (unanimous)
• Reappointed four part-time police officers until March 31, 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved March-April 2025 newsletter for publication (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding Case # 25-03. The board is considering two variances for a property at 10 Drinkwater Road. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from January 16, 2025.

• Case # 25-03: Request for a 37.8-foot setback where 50 feet is required at 10 Drinkwater Road
• Case # 25-03: Request to change the use of a building from a garage to an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 10 Drinkwater Road

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variances for James and Kathryn Hasenfus at 10 Drinkwater Road: one to allow a 37.8-foot setback (where 50 feet is required) for an existing structure, and another to change the use of a garage to an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The board also approved the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a date correction. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved setback variance to 37.8 ft at 10 Drinkwater Road (unanimous)
• Approved change of use from garage to ADU at 10 Drinkwater Road (unanimous)
• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes with date correction (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold two final public hearings: one for a change of use at 27 Lafayette Road and one for a coffee shop/café with drive-through at 81 Lafayette Road. The board will also receive an update on the HOP Grant.

• Case #25-02-01: Final public hearing for site plan review for change of use at 27 Lafayette Road (Map 7 Lot 65) in BDS
• Case #25-02-02: Final public hearing for site plan review to redevelop existing building into a coffee shop/café with drive-through at 81 Lafayette Road (Map 8 Lot 90) in Town Common District
• HOP Grant update

The Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan review for Blue Sky Property, LLC to redevelop the existing building at 81 Lafayette Road into a coffee shop/café with a drive-through, subject to 15 conditions including a maximum of 11 seats and a note prohibiting further changes of use without board approval. The board also unanimously invoked jurisdiction and continued the site plan review for 27 Lafayette Road to April 22, 2025, after members raised concerns about missing information on parking, septic, and grandfathered uses. Additionally, the board voted 4-1 (with one abstention) to ask the Board of Selectmen to sign a contract with the Rockingham Planning Commission for the HOP Grant.

• Approved site plan for coffee shop/café with drive-through at 81 Lafayette Road (unanimous)
• Invoked jurisdiction for site plan review at 27 Lafayette Road (unanimous)
• Continued site plan review for 27 Lafayette Road to April 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to ask Selectmen to sign HOP Grant contract with RPC (4-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, follow up on actions to reduce energy costs in municipal buildings, and discuss the status of relevant energy legislation in the New Hampshire House and Senate. The committee also plans to discuss public education on energy saving.

• Approval of last month's meeting minutes
• Follow-up on energy and cost savings for municipal buildings
• Status update on energy-related bills in NH House Science and Energy Committee and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
• Discussion on educating the public about energy saving

The Hampton Falls Energy Committee met on February 24, 2025, and approved the January 27th minutes as written. The committee discussed ongoing efforts to analyze energy savings at the Public Safety Building, school, and Museum, and to seek an insulation estimate for Town Hall. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes; the rest were discussion items and future plans.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

Heritage Commision

The Hampton Falls Heritage Commission approved the December minutes as amended. They discussed placing 4000+ historic photos on the town's Google Drive, with some owners requesting privacy. The commission also explored naming itself in a contract for virtual story maps, funded by the Heritage Fund, pending Board of Selectmen approval.

• Approved December minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Discussed placing 4000+ photos on Google Drive for safekeeping
• Explored naming Heritage Commission in story map contract, pending BOS approval
• Agreed to fund $3500 story maps from Heritage Fund

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on accepting a donation of five parcels of marshland from RCCD and on a citizen petition to rescind SB2 under RSA 40:14 IV. Old business includes a financial report showing a general fund balance of $3,626,279.04 and discussion of revised contracts for Castleberry Fair. New business includes notification from Comcast of franchise renewal and from Unitil of herbicide treatment, plus annual appointments for boards and part-time police for 2025.

• Public hearing on donation of five parcels of marshland from RCCD
• Public hearing on citizen petition to rescind SB2 under RSA 40:14 IV
• General fund balance reported at $3,626,279.04 as of February 11, 2025
• Notification by Comcast of commencement of franchise renewal process
• Annual appointments for 2025: ZBA, Conservation Commission, Heritage Commission, Highway Safety Commission, Joint Loss Management Commission, part-time police officers, Recreation Commission

The Board of Selectmen approved several routine items, including five warrants totaling over $1.98 million, a frost ban notice, and three Castleberry Fair weekends. They also approved two tax abatements and a veteran tax credit. A public hearing on accepting donated conservation land was postponed due to errors in the legal ad, and a hearing on a citizen's petition to rescind SB2 was held with no vote taken.

• Approved five warrants totaling $1,980,362.96 (unanimous)
• Approved posting of Frost Ban Notice with weight limit reduced to 6 tons (unanimous)
• Approved Castleberry Fair contracts for May 10-11, July 5-6, Sept 13-14 at $3,500 per weekend (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement #864 for $343.98 (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement #865 for $241.78 (unanimous)
• Approved Veteran's Tax Credit for Map 8 / Lot 84-5 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed conservation land donation hearing due to errors in legal ad

Recreation Commission

The Hampton Falls Recreation Commission will review minutes, hear a treasurer's report showing a $67 deficit in the General Ledger and $36,955.13 in the Rec Revolving Fund, and discuss old and new business including the 2025 events calendar, Avesta/Meadows Senior Center, Chair Yoga, library events, graduation banners, an activity request, a Frying Pan Lane request, and 2025 elections.

• General Ledger balance dropped to negative $67.00 from $6,927.37
• Rec Revolving Fund new balance of $36,955.13, up from $36,049.85
• Discussion of 2025 events calendar led by Gisela Manna
• Activity request from Zach Wiernicki
• Frying Pan Lane request from Gisela Manna

The Recreation Commission discussed the impact of a 50% budget cut and the potential need for a paid staff position or library takeover. A resident proposed a sponsored corn hole tournament, which the Commission supported in principle pending Selectmen approval. Commissioner Colleen Farias resigned. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved January 20, 2025 minutes with correction to treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Colleen Farias
• Discussed potential corn hole tournament with Strongbridge Physical Therapy sponsor (no vote)
• Discussed future of Commission due to budget cut (no vote)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission received a presentation from the Rockingham Planning Commission on salt marsh parcel ownership research, which identified locations for 51% of Hampton Falls parcels. The Commission also discussed a proposal for solar panels in a wetland buffer at 61 Brown Rd., but took no formal action. They approved a $6,438.75 bill from FB Environmental and the January minutes.

• Approved $6,438.75 payment to FB Environmental (4-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes as written (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampton Falls Board of Selectmen will meet to review financial reports, discuss new business items including warrant articles from the Deliberative Session, and consider a contract to purchase a voting machine for $3,500. The Community Power rate change effective March 1 due to a supply issue will also be addressed. The board will approve minutes and may enter non-public session for personnel and other confidential matters.

• Contract to purchase voting machine for $3,500 from LHS Assoc
• Abatement refund #863 for Map 4 / Lot 17-03 for $143
• Hampton Falls Community Power rate change for March 1 due to CPCNH contract supply issue
• Guardrail bid proposal signed for Old Stage Rd, previously authorized
• Review of warrant articles from Deliberative Session

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved four amendments to warrant articles resulting from the February 5 Deliberative Session, including reducing the operating budget to $3,606,400 and changing funding sources for the Fire Department vehicle. They also authorized the purchase of a new voting machine for $3,500, approved five warrants totaling $181,137.95, and approved a tax abatement refund of $143. The board discussed the upcoming Community Power rate increase to 9.7 cents per kWh effective March 1.

• Approved five January 2025 warrants totaling $181,137.95 (unanimous)
• Accepted amendment to Warrant Article 12 reducing operating budget to $3,606,400 (unanimous)
• Accepted amendment to Warrant Article 15 changing funding source to Fire Department Vehicle Escrow (Ambulance) Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted amendment to Warrant Article 24 clarifying Brush Dump open dates (unanimous)
• Accepted amendment to Warrant Article 25 adopting required State RSA language (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of voting machine from LHS Associates for $3,500, paid from Communication escrow fund (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement refund #863 for $143 for Map 4 / Lot 17-03 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 22, 2025 meeting as written (unanimous)

Energy Committee

The Hampton Falls Energy Committee is meeting to review and approve last month's minutes, discuss energy-saving measures for municipal buildings based on a January walkthrough, and follow up on energy-related legislation. They will also discuss public education on saving energy.

• Review and vote on January meeting minutes
• Follow-up on Town Hall walkthrough observations and action items
• Status update on energy-relevant legislation
• Discussion on educating the public about saving energy

The Hampton Falls Energy Committee discussed a proposal to install two heat pumps and related equipment in the Town Hall new offices, estimated at about $52,000, to save energy and improve comfort. The project would require three bids and be brought to the CIP committee around September before the Board of Selectmen could decide on a warrant article for March 2026. The committee also explored revamping the Town Hall AV system for better visibility, hearing, and ADA compliance, and reviewed legislative concerns about renewable energy standards and offshore wind. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the December minutes.

• Approved December minutes as written (all concurred)
• Discussed $52K heat pump project for Town Hall offices (no vote)
• Explored AV system upgrade for Town Hall room (no vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the 2025 budget, a proposed default budget, and draft warrant articles for the March 2025 Town Meeting. The meeting includes reviews of citizen petitions regarding the brush dump and the reinstatement of the Traditional Town Meeting.

• Review of 2025 Budget and Proposed 2025 Default Budget
• Citizen's Petition to rescind SB2 and reinstate Traditional Town Meeting
• Proposal for HVAC improvements for Town Hall offices
• Draft Proposal for Audio-Visual improvements for Town Hall Meeting Room
• Tax abatement requests for Map 5 / Lot 30 and Map 1 / Lot 57

The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to move all proposed warrant articles to the Deliberative Session on February 5, 2025, including two citizen petitions (Brush Dump and rescinding SB2). They also approved two warrants totaling $934,824.52, denied one tax abatement request, approved another for $500, and signed Police Chief Veno's employment contract. The board discussed but did not vote on proposals for HVAC and audio-visual improvements at Town Hall.

• Approved payroll warrant of $31,407.10 and accounts payable warrant of $903,417.42 (unanimous)
• Moved all proposed warrant articles to Deliberative Session on Feb 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement request #861 for Map 5/Lot 30 (unanimous)
• Approved abatement refund request #862 for Map 1/Lot 57 in amount of $500 (unanimous)
• Signed Police Chief Veno's employment contract effective May 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 8 and Jan 15 meetings as written (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to parking area definitions and minimum parking space requirements. The board will also review a HOP Grant RFP.

• Proposed amendment to Article I, Section 4 to define 'Parking Area'
• Proposed reduction of minimum parking spaces to 1.5 per unit for Elderly Housing and Multi-Family developments of 10+ units (HB 1400)
• Proposed parking reduction for studio or one-bedroom units under 1000 square feet
• Review of HOP Grant RFP

The Hampton Falls Planning Board unanimously voted to place two zoning ordinance amendments on the March 2025 Town Warrant: one adding a definition for 'Parking Area' and another reducing minimum parking requirements for certain elderly housing and multi-family developments. The board also discussed the HOP Grant process, recommending a subcommittee to review consultant applications, and approved the December 21, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved motion to place 'Parking Area' definition on March 2025 Town Warrant (unanimous)
• Approved motion to place parking reduction amendment on March 2025 Town Warrant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting to review and approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report showing unchanged balances ($6,927.37 General Ledger, $38,432.20 Rec Revolving Fund), and discuss old business items such as the 2025 events calendar, senior center matters, chair yoga, library events, graduation banners, and kayak rentals. No new business or funding requests are on the agenda.

• Treasurer report: balances unchanged from November – General Ledger $6,927.37, Rec Revolving Fund $38,432.20
• Discussion of 2025 Events Calendar
• Update on Avesta/Meadows Senior Center
• Discussion of Kayak Rentals
• Update on Library Events and Graduation Banners

The Hampton Falls Recreation Commission met on Jan 20, 2025, and approved the December 16, 2024 minutes. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting focused on updates and discussions, including a budget reduction from $7,000 to $3,000 that the commission is contesting to fund upcoming events.

• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:36 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampton Falls Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and business meeting on January 16, 2024. They will consider a continuation for a special exception to allow a fast food restaurant in the Town Common District, a variance for ground-based solar arrays on Drinkwater Road, and a two-year extension of a prior variance on Kensington Road. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from December 19, 2024.

• Continuance of Case #24-10: Blue Sky Property special exception for fast food restaurant at 81 Lafayette Road (Map 8, Lot 90) in Town Common District
• Case #25-01: 603 Solar variance request to place two ground-based solar arrays less than 50 ft from side property line at 35 Drinkwater Road (Map 2, Lot 61-2) in Agricultural/Residential zone
• Case #25-02: 5 Kensington, LLC request for two-year extension of variance granted Feb 23, 2023 at 5 Kensington Road (Map 8, Lot 22) in Town Common District
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes from December 19, 2024

The Hampton Falls Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a two-year extension for a variance at 5 Kensington Road, a special exception for a fast-food restaurant (craft coffee shop) at 81 Lafayette Road, and a variance for two ground-based solar arrays at 35 Drinkwater Road. The board also approved the minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting.

• Approved two-year variance extension for 5 Kensington LLC at 5 Kensington Road (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for fast-food restaurant at 81 Lafayette Road for Blue Sky Property (unanimous)
• Approved variance for solar arrays at 35 Drinkwater Road for 603 Solar (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 12/19/2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on the proposed 2025 town budget of $3,593,745, a 0.7% increase from 2024. No formal vote was taken; the hearing was for discussion and public input. The board discussed various departmental budgets, including increases for legal, building inspection, and library, and decreases for ambulance, fire, and cemeteries.

• Held public hearing on 2025 proposed budget (no vote)
• Discussed 2025 budget of $3,593,745 (0.7% increase)
• Noted Fire Chief retirement in March 2025 affecting ambulance and fire budgets
• Discussed potential use of Frying Pan Lane funds for Historical Society repairs
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Hampton Falls Conservation Commission met on January 14, 2025, and approved two payments: $3,636 to FB Environmental and $362.45 to RC. Brayshaw & Co. for printing. They discussed several ongoing projects, including a potential conservation property in Kensington, trail development in the Town Forest, and plans for building wood duck and bluebird boxes. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and administrative.

• Approved $3,636 payment to FB Environmental (5-0)
• Approved $362.45 payment to RC. Brayshaw & Co. for printing (5-0)
• Accepted December 2024 minutes as written (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:38 PM (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to accept a $70,671.34 state highway block grant. They will also review the proposed 2025 town budget, appoint three firefighters/EMTs, and discuss a donated parcel on Exeter Road and a citizen's petition regarding the brush dump. The meeting will conclude with a non-public session for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing on acceptance of 2024 State Highway Block Grant for $70,671.34
• Review of proposed 2025 town budget
• Appointment of three firefighters/EMTs: Joshua Walmsley, Greg Probst, JW Gitschier
• Castleberry Fairs contracts for four dates in 2025 (May 10-11, July 5-6, Sept 13-14, Oct 11-12)
• Update on review by Town Counsel of donated parcel on Exeter Road

The Board of Selectmen reviewed and recommended most proposed 2025 warrant articles for the January 15 public hearing, including the operating budget, highway maintenance, and several tax credit changes. They tabled the Fire Truck Capital Reserve Fund article to reconsider the amount, and tabled the Library Expendable Trust Fund article pending a final figure. The board also approved warrants, encumbrances, appointments, and a community event.

• Approved six December 2024 warrants totaling $893,032.84 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,933.27 in 2024 budget encumbrances (unanimous)
• Recommended warrant article for $175,000 Highway Maintenance Capital Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Recommended warrant article for $67,000 Fire Truck sale surplus to CRF (unanimous)
• Recommended warrant article for $58,000 Mini-Pumper balance (unanimous)
• Tabled Fire Truck Capital Reserve Fund $50,000 article for reconsideration
• Recommended Mosquito Control $21,000 article (2-1)
• Approved Souper Sunday event with alcohol service (unanimous)