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 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)

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)

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)

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 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

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 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)

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)

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 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 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

Board of Selectmen

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Board of Selectmen

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 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)

Board of Selectmen

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 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 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 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 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)

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

Recreation Commission

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)

Board of Selectmen

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

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 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 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)

Energy Committee

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

Recreation Commission

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)