Lisbon public meetings in 2025

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen approved the submission of two Community Development Block Grant applications—one for the Boys & Girls Club HVAC improvements and one for the AHEAD Lisbon Inn rehabilitation—and authorized the Chairman to sign and execute the contracts. They also adopted the anti‑displacement assistance plans for both projects and adopted the updated Housing and Community Development Plan. Additional actions included accepting two donations, approving a $163.89 final water/sewer bill, authorizing a town employee to obtain water‑system certification, and selling an old police cruiser to the local school. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $163.89 final water/sewer bill for 165 School Street (unanimous)
• Accepted donations to Lisbon Life Squad and Lisbon Fire Department from Bob and Christine Meserve (unanimous)
• Approved Todd Fisher to begin certification classes for water system work (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Boys & Girls Club HVAC CDBG application (up to $500,000) and authorized signing (unanimous)
• Adopted anti‑displacement and relocation assistance plan for Boys & Girls Club project (unanimous)
• Approved submission of AHEAD Lisbon Inn rehabilitation CDBG application (up to $500,000) and authorized signing (unanimous)
• Adopted anti‑displacement and relocation assistance plan for AHEAD Lisbon Inn project (unanimous)
• Adopted the updated Housing and Community Development Plan (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Boards

The Lisbon Planning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding potential zoning amendments for 2026. The board will also review the building permit log and receive reports from the North Country Council.

• Public hearing on 2026 Potential Zoning Amendments
• Review of Building Permit Log
• North Country Council Commissioners report
• North Country Council Transportation committee report

The board approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It then voted to recommend the proposed 2026 zoning amendments, incorporating the consultant's editorial changes, to the Town Meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended 2026 zoning amendments with consultant revisions to Town Meeting (motion carried)

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen unanimously approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting and several routine financial items, including water and sewer charges, a timber tax warrant, and a land‑use change tax bill. They also approved refunds to three property owners, a donation to the Lisbon Life Squad, and the use of Town Hall by the Lisbon Lions Club. The board authorized fire department equipment purchases totaling $16,062.

• Approved minutes from Nov 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved water/sewer charges $149 each for maps U03 L48 and U01 L43 (unanimous)
• Approved timber tax warrant $29.26 for map R10 L04 (unanimous)
• Approved oath of office for Elizabeth Stead as alternate Planning Board member (unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Change Tax bill $2,740 for Blue Sky Towers, map U01 L40 (unanimous)
• Approved refunds totaling $1,626.13 to three overpaying property owners (unanimous)
• Approved fire department equipment purchases totaling $16,062 (Fisher flow $7,062 and Polaris Ranger $9,000) (unanimous)
• Approved donation $50 to Lisbon Life Squad (unanimous)

Board Of Selectman

The board approved the November 3 minutes and adopted a tax warrant using $100,000 of unanticipated revenue to lower the tax rate to 21.30. Motions were passed to approve intents to cut two parcels, to allow AAU and LRHS athletics use of the town hall gym, and to accept multiple fire department and Life Squad donations. The board also approved the purchase of a new ambulance for $261,561 and radios for $7,045.55. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 PM.

• Approved November 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tax warrant using $100,000 to reduce tax rate to 21.30 (unanimous)
• Approved DRA sales ratio study form submission (unanimous)
• Approved intents to cut Map & Lot R05 LO3 (Parker Hill Rd) and Map & Lot RO6 L10A (Cole Plain Rd) (unanimous)
• Approved AAU use of town hall gym on Sundays Jan 3‑May 2 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved LRHS athletics use of town hall gym for basketball practices (unanimous)
• Approved fire department and Life Squad donations (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new ambulance ($261,561) and radios ($7,045.55) (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Boards

The Lisbon Planning Board will hold a public hearing on potential zoning amendments for 2026 and consider a lot merger application. The meeting will also include reports from the North Country Council.

• Public hearing on 2026 Potential Zoning Amendments
• Lot merger application for Christine Thornton
• North Country Council Commissioners report
• North Country Council Transportation committee report

The board voted to postpone the public hearing on the proposed zoning amendments (Housing Opportunities Planning) to December 2025 to correct posting and Zoom link errors. The board approved the lot merger application for Lots 7, 8, and 9 on Gilman Hill Road, with all members voting in favor. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:24 PM.

• Postponed public hearing on zoning amendments to Dec 2025
• Approved lot merger for Gilman Hill Rd Lots 7‑9 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting and signed a $22,000 mowing contract for town properties in 2026. They discussed a Plains Road Bridge repair estimate of $58,500 from Winterset and agreed to obtain a second quote. The board also approved a $3,163.10 timber tax bill, a purchase request for a stair chair and power stretcher funded from the capital reserve, and several community donations.

• Approved Michael Woolson mowing contract for $22,000 for 2026 season
• Discussed Plains Road Bridge repair proposal from Winterset for $58,500 and decided to get another bid
• Approved timber tax bill of $3,163.10 for Map and Lot R34 L04
• Approved purchase of stair chair and power stretcher, part of ambulance equipment costing $270,661, using capital reserve funds
• Approved donations totaling $150 to Lisbon Life Squad and Lisbon Fire Department

The board approved the town's 2025-2026 mowing contract for $22,000, the timber tax bill of $3,163.10, and the Buffington Fund payment of $50. All donation amounts were approved. A motion to purchase a stair chair and power stretcher for $270,661 was also approved unanimously.

• Approved $22,000 mowing contract (unanimous)
• Approved timber tax bill of $3,163.10 (unanimous)
• Approved all listed donations (unanimous)
• Approved $50 Buffington Fund payment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of stair chair and power stretcher for $270,661 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 20 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed Plains Road Bridge quote; will obtain additional quote (no decision)
• Scheduled tri‑town transfer station meeting for November 24 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss a subdivision application for Bishop Road and provide an update on wetlands permit applications for Whipple Brook Crossing. The body will also review internal procedures and discuss recruitment and year-end goals.

• Bishop Road, R18/2, 2-2 Subdivision Application/CUP
• NHDES Standard Dredge and Fill Wetlands Permit Application for 48 & 55 Whipple Brook Crossing
• NHACC Annual Meeting updates
• North Country CC Potluck update

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen approved the mowing contract for $22,000, the $3,163.10 timber tax bill, and a settlement that reduces the 2024 assessment of 154 South Main Street to $102,200. They also approved the annual Turkey Trot special‑event application, an intent‑to‑cut on Kathy Rae Drive, and the water/sewer warrant. The board set a November 24 tri‑town transfer‑station meeting and approved the historical society’s request to coordinate a Town Hall feasibility study.

• Approved Michael Woolson mowing bid for $22,000 (unanimous)
• Approved timber tax bill of $3,163.10 for Map and Lot R34 L04 (unanimous)
• Approved BTLA settlement reducing 154 South Main Street assessment to $102,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Turkey Trot special event application (unanimous)
• Approved intent to cut 3 acres on Map and Lot R44 LO6 J, Kathy Rae Drive (unanimous)
• Approved water/sewer warrant (unanimous)
• Approved historical society motion to set date for Town Hall feasibility study coordination (unanimous)
• Approved November 24 tri‑town transfer‑station meeting date (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Boards

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan review for a campground. The board will also take public input on potential zoning amendments for 2026.

• Public hearing: Site Plan Review for campground at 360 US Route 302 (Gary & Doreen Travers)
• Public input on 2026 Potential Zoning Amendments

The Planning Board agreed to adopt the proposed zoning revisions discussed by the Housing Opportunities Planning Grant presenter and to schedule a public hearing on them in November 2025. The board also accepted the campground site‑plan application for 360 U.S. Route 302 as complete and approved it, adding conditions for septic and bridge inspections and NHDOT driveway approval. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

• Agreed to adopt discussed zoning updates (ADU size, multifamily, main‑street density, cluster bonuses) and hold a public hearing in November 2025
• Accepted campground site‑plan application as complete (unanimous)
• Approved campground site‑plan application (unanimous) with conditions: septic inspection, bridge inspection, NHDOT driveway approvals
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (all in favor)

Board Of Selectman

The board approved the September 22 meeting minutes and a final water and sewer read for 114 Grafton Street totaling $167.75. It also approved several items including a $161,429 federal fire department grant, a $100 Buffington Fund payment, and the use of the Town Hall office for Boy Scout meetings. Additional approvals covered a warrant for unlicensed dogs, a conditional police patrolman hire, and funding to repair the fire tanker pump.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final water/sewer read for 114 Grafton St ($167.75) (unanimous)
• Approved warrant for unlicensed dogs to be mailed (unanimous)
• Approved use of Town Hall office for Boy Scout meetings (unanimous)
• Approved $15,650 estimate to repair fire tanker pump (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $161,429 fire department grant (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer for police patrolman Walter (unanimous)
• Approved $100 Buffington Fund payment to Littleton Regional Hospital (unanimous)

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen unanimously approved the minutes from the September 8 meeting, a $26,000 winter sand purchase, and a $193.83 timber tax bill. They also approved a birthday party use of Town Hall with the fee waived, and a 22 kW generator purchase funded by the Wastewater Expendable Trust Fund. The board directed a mowing bid to be resubmitted for completeness and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of winter sand – $26,000 (unanimous)
• Approved timber tax bill – $193.83 (unanimous)
• Approved use of Town Hall for birthday party, fee waived (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 22 kW generator using Wastewater Expendable Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Directed mowing bid to be resubmitted with all locations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Boards

The Lisbon Planning Board will meet on September 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm via Zoom. The board will approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting, review the building permit log, and hear reports from the North Country Council Commissioners and Transportation Committee. The primary agenda item is a discussion of potential amendment changes to the town’s zoning for 2026. The meeting will conclude with setting the date for the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025 meeting
• Review of building permit log
• Reports from North Country Council Commissioners and Transportation Committee
• Discussion of potential amendment changes to zoning for 2026

The Planning Board confirmed a quorum and reviewed the August 14 minutes. No action was taken on the campground reopening concept or the building permit. The Board scheduled the first hour of the October 9, 2025 meeting for public input on proposed zoning changes and adopted an outreach plan. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Scheduled first hour of Oct 9, 2025 meeting for public input on zoning amendments
• Adopted outreach plan for the Oct 9 public‑input session
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board Of Selectman

The Board of Selectmen approved several motions, including allocating $15,000 from the wastewater expendable trust fund for lagoon tree removal, allowing the town hall gym to be used for AAU basketball practice at no fee, and approving land‑use and payment items. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $15,000 from wastewater trust fund for lagoon cleanup (unanimous)
• Approved use of town hall gym for AAU basketball practice, no fee (unanimous)
• Approved Intent to Cut for Map and Lot R10-04 on Oregon Road (unanimous)
• Approved final read payment of $311.81 for Map and Lot U02 L22 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 11 BOS meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to discuss personnel matters in non‑public session (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting. They voted unanimously to grandfather the approval for reopening Mink Brook Campground and to forgo the use of the accessible voting system. The board also approved a motion to discuss non‑public matters, to hire Naomi Butterfield for an ongoing case, and to adjourn the meeting. Options for relocating town offices were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved August 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Grandfathered Mink Brook Campground approval (unanimous)
• Approved motion to forgo accessible voting system (unanimous)
• Approved motion to go non‑public for Buffington Fund and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Naomi Butterfield to assist with ongoing case (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion of town office relocation options to next meeting

Planning & Zoning Boards

The Lisbon Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three land-use applications: a 5-lot subdivision with a wetlands access permit on Bishop Road, a lot-line adjustment for Top Notch Trust LLC, and a lot-line adjustment for Marjim Acres LLC spanning Lisbon and Sugar Hill. A rough draft of zoning amendments will also be presented.

• 5-lot subdivision and Conditional Use Permit for wetlands access on Bishop Road for Point of View Trust, LLC
• Conceptual lot-line adjustment for Top Notch Trust LLC on Tax Map R9 lots 3 & 4 and R10 lots 1, 2, 2a, and 3
• Lot-line adjustment for Marjim Acres LLC on Tax Map R43 lot 16 (Lisbon) and Tax Maps 217 & 218 (Sugar Hill)

The Lisbon Planning Board voted unanimously to approve Point of View Trust, LLC’s five‑lot subdivision and conditional use permit on Bishop Road, subject to several environmental and construction conditions. The board also unanimously approved Marjim Acres LLC’s lot line adjustment application with fee and approval conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 5‑lot subdivision for Point of View Trust, LLC (all in favor)
• Approved lot line adjustment for Marjim Acres LLC (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor, none opposed)

Board Of Selectman

The Special Town Meeting voted 5‑0 to approve Article 1, authorizing $5,086,000 for water system improvements, including $3,268,000 from bonds and $1,818,000 from grants. The board also unanimously approved the July 28 minutes, a resignation letter, a final water/sewer read for 355 South Main St, three cemetery deeds, four Intent‑to‑Cut maps, and a $7,540 paving quote from Blacktop.

• Approved July 28 Board of Selectmen minutes (unanimous)
• Article 1 bond issue for $5,086,000 water system improvements passed (5‑0)
• Approved resignation of Med Chandler from Lisbon Life Squad (unanimous)
• Approved final water/sewer read for 355 South Main Street (unanimous)
• Signed three cemetery deeds (unanimous)
• Approved four Intent‑to‑Cut map and lot items (unanimous)
• Approved $7,540 paving quote from Blacktop for Hodge Hill/Savageville Road (unanimous)

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen approved a $500,000 grant application for the Boys and Girls Club and adopted the town camping ordinance. They also approved the water/sewer warrant, authorized use of Town Hall for a baby shower, and accepted three donations to the Lisbon Life Squad. The board approved the July 14 meeting minutes (public and non‑public) and accepted a new Life Squad member application.

• Approved Boys & Girls Club $500,000 grant application (unanimous)
• Approved town camping ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved water/sewer warrant (unanimous)
• Approved Town Hall use for baby shower (unanimous)
• Approved three donations to Lisbon Life Squad (unanimous)
• Approved new Life Squad member application (unanimous)
• Approved public minutes from July 14 BOS meeting (unanimous)
• Approved non‑public minutes from July 14 BOS meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss a subdivision application for Bishop Road and a wetlands permit application for Whipple Brook Crossing. The body will also determine next steps regarding Dark Sky initiatives.

• Subdivision application update for Bishop Road, R18/2, 2-2
• NHDES Standard Dredge and Fill Wetlands Permit Application for 48 & 55 Whipple Brook Crossing
• Discussion on Dark Sky next steps

Planning & Zoning Boards

The board tabled the June 12, 2025 minutes because members were missing. The hearing on the conditional use permit and subdivision application for Point of View Truck LLC was continued to August 14, 2025. Building permit applications for Arthur Burke, Ben F. Boyd Jr., and Lydia Alexander were found complete with no further review required. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at about 8:45 PM.

• June 12, 2025 minutes tabled (no vote recorded)
• Conditional use permit and subdivision hearing continued to Aug 14, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Arthur Burke building permit (addition) deemed complete, no further review
• Ben F. Boyd Jr. building permit (replace back deck) deemed complete, no further review
• Lydia Alexander building permit (addition) deemed complete, no further review
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (all in favor, none opposed)

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees received and recorded payments of $1,000 and $5,800 for tree cutting and lawn work, noting a remaining balance of $18,283.58. They purchased 24 flag holders for $886.80, installing 21 at Grove Hill. Discussions covered roof repair for the storage shed, tree trimming at the ravine, and future mowing contracts, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen approved several items, including the appointment of a probationary police officer, an Intent to Cut for logging on River Road, and a veteran's credit application. They also signed the yearly PA‑28 inventory form and approved the Buffington Fund request. The request for additional mowing funds was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved appointment of a probationary police officer (unanimously)
• Approved Intent to Cut for Map and Lot R27 L11 on River Road (unanimously)
• Approved veteran's credit application (unanimously)
• Approved Buffington Fund request (unanimously)
• Signed and sent PA‑28 inventory form (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from June 16 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved non‑public minutes from June 16 meeting (all in favor)
• Deferred decision on additional $200/month mowing request

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review comments regarding a subdivision application and a wetlands permit. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Subdivision application for Bishop Road, R18/2, 2-2
• NHDES Standard Dredge and Fill Wetlands Permit Application for 48 & 55 Whipple Brook Crossing

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a raffle permit, a timber tax payment of $288.15, a six‑month deed waiver for a $2,600 balance, and a $121 Buffington Fund request. They also moved the discussion of the Buffington Fund into a non‑public session before approving it.

• Approved public minutes from June 2 (unanimous)
• Approved non‑public minutes from June 2 (unanimous)
• Approved raffle permit with Board of Selectmen name change (unanimous)
• Approved timber tax payment of $288.15 (unanimous)
• Approved six‑month deed waiver for $2,600 balance (unanimous)
• Moved Buffington Fund discussion to non‑public session (unanimous)
• Approved Buffington Fund request for $121.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Boards

The board approved the May meeting minutes and several land‑use applications. It approved a lot line adjustment on Hodge Hill Road, a site‑plan review for portable buildings on Route 302, and accepted a subdivision application for Bishop Road as complete. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lot line adjustment application for Map U‑7 Lot 56 & 42 on Hodge Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan review application for portable buildings at 3541 Route 302 (unanimous)
• Accepted Point of View Trust LLC subdivision application for Tax Map R18‑2 on Bishop Road as complete (unanimous)
• Moved forward James Childs single‑family home application at 140 MT Eustis Road (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn meeting at 7:25 PM (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review and complete questions for the Planning Board regarding a conditional use permit and subdivision application for Bishop Road, R18/2, 2-2. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Bishop Road, R18/2, 2-2: Conditional Use Permit and Subdivision Application comments

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen approved the Buffington Fund request for $4,754.04. They also adopted a $200 weekly fine for owners of unsightly properties. Additional actions included denying an abatement request, increasing the EMS credit card limit to $4,000, and adopting a new fine schedule for disorderly actions.

• Approved public minutes from May 12, 2025 (all in favor)
• Denied abatement request for 131 South Main Street (all in favor)
• Increased EMS credit card limit from $1,500 to $4,000 (all in favor)
• Approved disorderly actions ordinance fine schedule (all in favor)
• Approved website migration (all in favor)
• Approved new Certificate of Occupancy form (all in favor)
• Approved $200 weekly fines for property owners (all in favor)
• Approved Buffington Fund request $4,754.04 (all in favor)

Board Of Selectman

The Board voted 4‑yes to 0‑no to legalize and ratify a $5,086,000 bond for water system improvements. It also unanimously approved the April 28 meeting minutes, a request for outdoor bistro seating, and a historic society use of the railroad station. Additional unanimous approvals included small water/sewer abatement, timber tax bills, an intent to cut, and a $225 Buffington Fund payment to Littleton Regional Hospital.

• Approved $5,086,000 water system bond issue (4-0)
• Approved public and non‑public minutes from April 28 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor bistro seating request (unanimous)
• Approved Lisbon Area Historical Society use of RR Station on May 24 (unanimous)
• Approved water ($31.28) and sewer ($33.52) abatement request (unanimous)
• Approved Intent to Cut for lot R17L17‑A (unanimous)
• Approved timber tax billing $182.41 for lot ROQ L01 (unanimous)
• Approved Buffington Fund payment $225 to Littleton Regional Hospital (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Boards

The Lisbon Planning & Zoning Boards will hold a public meeting to review a continued preliminary plan for a 5-lot subdivision on Bishop Road, along with conceptual reviews for a lot line adjustment and a home shop/office. Routine items include approval of past minutes, a building permit log, and reports from regional committees.

• Continued design review of Point of View Trust LLC's 5-lot subdivision on Bishop Road (Tax Map R18-2)
• Conceptual review of a lot line adjustment on parcel R43-16
• Conceptual review of parcel R32-010 for a home shop/office selling Old Hickory buildings/sheds
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025 and April 10, 2025

The board postponed approval of the March minutes to the next meeting. It agreed that applicant James Childs must submit a building permit for his single‑family home and will be notified. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Postponed approval of March minutes to next meeting
• Directed James Childs to submit a building permit for his single‑family home
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Board Of Selectman

The Board approved several routine items, including closing the public hearing, adopting the April 14 minutes, and authorizing the use of a Dominion Image Cast Precinct 2 ballot machine. All listed Intent to Excavates and three excavation tax bills were approved unanimously. The Board approved a Buffington Fund request for $2,985 for dental work and denied a second Buffington Fund application. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to go into non‑public session.

• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved April 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved use of Dominion Image Cast Precinct 2 ballot machine (unanimous)
• Approved Intent to Excavates for R18 LO4, R18 LO3, R20 L18, R22 L11, R27 L11 (unanimous)
• Approved excavation tax bills: $327 (R27 L11), $16 (R18 L03), $8.40 (unspecified) (unanimous)
• Approved Buffington Fund request for $2,985 dental work (unanimous)
• Denied second Buffington Fund application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will receive updates on a proposed subdivision and shoreland permit application for R18/2 on Bishop Road. The body will also discuss Earth Day activities and school projects.

• Design review update for proposed subdivision of R18/2, Bishop Road
• Comments on Shoreland Permit Application for Bishop Road, R18/2, 2-2
• Earth Day and trash pick-up updates
• Dark Sky lighting information and potential rack card
• Commission membership update

Board Of Selectman

The Selectmen approved the March 31 and October 2024 meeting minutes. They approved several tax and abatement items, signed the Landaff EMS contract, and scheduled a special public hearing on the 2023 water project for April 28, 2025. They also appointed Bruce Grover to the Conservation Commission.

• Approved March 31 Board of Selectmen minutes (unanimous)
• Approved non‑public October 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 5‑year permission for Lisbon Stump Jumpers (unanimous)
• Approved signing of Landaff EMS contract (unanimous)
• Approved $4,200 land‑use change tax for Gerogeville Road (unanimous)
• Approved $545 water/sewer abatement for 195 Savageville Rd (unanimous)
• Denied abatement for Map and Lot R45 L04‑01 (unanimous)
• Scheduled special public hearing on 2023 water project for April 28, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Boards

The Planning Board elected Craig Myers as Chair and Bob Adams as Vice Chair, each with all members in favor. The March meeting minutes were postponed for approval at the next meeting. The board decided the best venue for public interviews would be walk‑up sessions at the Lilac Festival. The meeting was adjourned with unanimous support.

• Chair elected Craig Myers – all in favor
• Vice Chair elected Bob Adams – all in favor
• March minutes approval deferred to next meeting
• Board agreed to hold walk‑up interviews at the Lilac Festival
• Motion to adjourn passed – all in favor, none opposed

Board Of Selectman

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved several routine items, including the minutes from the March 3 meeting and a 5‑year assessing contract with KRT Assessing. They also approved tax bills, a historic society event at the railroad station, an abatement request, all applications for the Main Street Lilac Festival, and a grant amendment for the town’s hazard mitigation plan.

• Approved minutes of the March 03 Board of Selectmen meeting (unanimous)
• Approved use of Lisbon Railroad Station for Historical Society event on June 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $534.04 excavation tax bill for Map and Lot R17 LO7A (unanimous)
• Approved $2,003.53 timber tax bill for Map and Lots R10 Lots 4&6 (unanimous)
• Approved 5‑year assessing contract with KRT Assessing starting Jan 1 2029 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,262.74 abatement for Map and Lot R43 L08, reducing assessment by $63,200 (unanimous)
• Approved all three special event applications for the Main Street Lilac Festival (unanimous)
• Approved grant amendment for the town’s hazard mitigation plan (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission is discussing a Planning Board design review for a proposed subdivision on Bishop Road. Members are also coordinating Earth Day activities and researching potential uses for the Town Forest.

• Design review of proposed subdivision of R18/2, Bishop Road
• Planning for Earth Day on 4/22/25
• Research for Town Forest visioning session
• Development of lighting educational materials for building permits
• Coordination of school trash pick-up day

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. No other formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded; the meeting was then adjourned after routine discussion of permits, events, and volunteer recruitment.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Board Of Selectman

The Lisbon Board of Selectmen approved a $1.00 increase to the EMS base pay, approved a veterans tax credit application, and approved a yearly notice of intent to excavate for Clough's pit. They also approved multiple oath of office appointments and set up a new ICS bank account. An abatement request for a Georgeville Road property was tabled pending the assessor's recommendation.

• Approved EMS base pay increase of $1.00 (unanimous)
• Approved veterans tax credit application (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intent to Excavate for Map and Lot R17 L17 A (Clough's pit) (unanimous)
• Approved new ICS account with Woodsville Bank (unanimous)
• Approved oath of office for 12 town officials (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Champagne as Chairman (unanimous)
• Tabled abatement request for Georgeville Road property pending assessor's recommendation

Planning & Zoning Boards

The Lisbon Planning Board will hold a largely procedural meeting, with a public hearing for a preliminary plan review of a 5-lot subdivision on Bishop Road continued to April 10th at the applicant's request. Routine items include approval of minutes, a building permit log, reports from the North Country Council, and discussion of a housing opportunity program grant and driveway regulations (on hold).

• Public hearing for preliminary plan review of Point of View Trust LLC 5-lot subdivision on Bishop Road continued to April 10th (no discussion)
• Notice of SMMD permit to dredge issued by NH DES
• Housing opportunity program grant report and next steps from Housing Academy meetings
• Driveway regulations status: on hold
• Nominations for Planning Board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Recording Secretary) in April

The Lisbon Planning Board met on March 6, 2025, and approved the February 13 minutes. A public hearing for the Point of View Trust LLC 5-lot subdivision on Bishop Road was continued to April 10, 2025, at the applicant's request. The board also discussed a property owner's plans to rebuild a garage for auto sales, which will require ZBA special exception and variance, plus site plan review. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Point of View Trust LLC subdivision hearing to April 10, 2025
• Approved Bob Adams' planning board term renewal for April 2025
• Noted two NH DES small motor mineral dredging permits for Ammonoosuc River

Board Of Selectman

The Lisbon Board of Selectmen approved one tax abatement and denied five others, all per the assessor's recommendations. They also approved the audit engagement letter, signed a letter to Georgeville Road residents about the road name, and discussed public concerns about a court-ordered septic issue, a subdivision's traffic impact, and a town forest right-of-way.

• Approved audit engagement letter from Roberts and Green (unanimous)
• Signed letter to Georgeville Road residents keeping road name O'Brien Way (unanimous)
• Denied abatement for Map/Lot U02 L66 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement for Map/Lot U02 L81 (unanimous)
• Approved abatement for Map/Lot U04 L18, $547.45 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement for Map/Lot R19 L003 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement for Map/Lot U07 L54 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement for Map/Lot U07 L55 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss a Planning Board design review for a proposed subdivision of R18/2 on Bishop Road. The body will also review updates on town forest projects and educational materials for building permits.

• Planning Board design review of proposed subdivision of R18/2, Bishop Road
• Update on RSA 36-A:4-a Optional Powers
• Town Forest next steps
• Educational material for Building Permits regarding lighting
• ARMLAC update

The Lisbon Conservation Commission met on Feb. 25, 2025, and approved the minutes from the Jan. 28 meeting. They discussed state legislation (SB55) and local planning board matters, including a proposed subdivision on Bishop Road, but took no formal votes on these items. The meeting was largely informational and planning-focused, with no substantive decisions made beyond approving the previous minutes.

• Approved minutes from Jan. 28, 2025 meeting
• Discussed SB55 (land use change tax exemption) — no action
• Discussed Bishop Road subdivision and zoning ordinance 4.4.4 — no action
• Scheduled next meeting for March 25, 2025

Cemetery Trustees

The Lisbon Cemetery Association trustees met and approved the January minutes. They reported that an accident at Grove Hill Cemetery broke several stones, with repairs to be done by Claude LaPete and costs covered by the individual's insurance or self-pay. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved minutes from January 27, 2025 (motion by Donna/Todd)
• Reported accident damage at Grove Hill Cemetery; repairs assigned to Claude LaPete

Board Of Selectman

The Lisbon Board of Selectmen approved several water/sewer abatements and final reads, including a $24,235.86 abatement for New England Wire due to meter inaccuracies, and denied a property tax abatement for Map/Lot U07 L14 and U07 L15. The board also signed a mowing contract with Michael Woolson and voted to keep the name O'Brien Way.

• Approved final read for 111 Water Street ($49 water, $48 sewer)
• Approved water/sewer abatement for 350 South Main Street ($353.04)
• Approved final read for 50 Armstrong Ave ($97.00)
• Approved water/sewer abatement for New England Wire ($24,235.86)
• Approved water/sewer abatement for New England Wire ($806.38)
• Approved water/sewer abatement for 11 Goudie Street ($493.64)
• Approved supplemental water/sewer warrants for New England Wire ($44.75 and $6,204.17)
• Denied property abatement for Map/Lot U07 L14 and U07 L15

Planning & Zoning Boards

The Lisbon Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review preliminary design plans for a subdivision. The board will also review a contract for a housing opportunity program grant.

• Public hearing for Point of View Trust LLC 5-lot subdivision of Tax Map R18-2 on Bishop Road
• Review of housing opportunity program grant contract submitted by Tara Bamford
• Appointment of a new Lisbon representative for the North Country Council Transportation Committee
• Review of Planning Board member term renewal for Bob Adams in April 2025

The Lisbon Planning Board held a design review for a proposed 5-lot subdivision on Bishop Road, but took no vote. The board and public raised concerns about wetlands, floodplain, and road access. The applicant will revise plans and return in March. The board approved a lot line merger for Tax Map U07 Lots 14 & 15.

• Approved January 9, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved lot line merger for Tax Map U07 Lots 14 & 15 (all in favor)
• Continued design review of Point of View Trust subdivision to March meeting
• Approved Bob Adams' board term renewal to April 2025
• Noted Rosalind Page's resignation effective March 2025

Board Of Selectman

The Board approved Paul and Sandra Goyette's request to install a private artesian well on their 14-acre property off Pine Knoll Terrace, exempting them from the town water system. The Board denied a request from the Derosa family to rename a private right-of-way off Georgeville Road from O'Brien's Way to Derosa Drive, citing prior board discussion and costs already incurred. The Board also approved a $21,000 mowing contract with Michael Woolson, an intent to cut for Jerry Clough, a raffle event, a $35,809 fire department cascade system purchase, and denied a tax abatement for a vacant parcel.

• Approved private artesian well for Goyette property off Pine Knoll Terrace (unanimous)
• Denied request to rename O'Brien's Way to Derosa Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 mowing contract with Michael Woolson (unanimous)
• Approved intent to cut for Jerry Clough lots R16 L05 and R17 L07 (unanimous)
• Approved raffle special event form for Outdoor Adventuring for Good (unanimous)
• Approved $35,809 from capital reserve for new cascade system (unanimous)
• Denied tax abatement for Map/Lot U02 L77 (unanimous)
• Approved one veteran's credit, denied another for non-primary residence (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will approve minutes from November 2024 and receive updates from NHACC and NHDES, including a review of the Dredge & Fill Application Process. Members will discuss presenting RSA 36-A:4-a Optional Powers to the Select Board, hear reports on a rodent control workshop and school projects, and set priorities for 2025. Additional items include assistance with trash pickup day, newsletter and social media outreach, and recruitment to fill vacancies.

• Approval of minutes from 11/26/24 meeting
• Review of Dredge & Fill Application Process with NHDES
• Update on presenting RSA 36-A:4-a Optional Powers to Select Board
• Report from GG on Audubon workshop for safe rodent control
• Discussion of priorities and possibilities for 2025

The Lisbon Conservation Commission approved its portion of the 2024 Annual Report as written, with a unanimous vote among present members. The commission also discussed upcoming NHACC events, reviewed the Point of View Development project on Bishop Road to prepare comments for the Planning Board, and set priorities for 2025 including lighting education and a town forest management plan.

• Approved 2024 Annual Report as written (4-0)
• Set next meeting for February 25, 2025
• Agreed to attend Planning Board meeting on 2/13/25 for Point of View Development
• Commissioner Robert Cook announced he will not renew membership

Cemetery Trustees

The Lisbon Cemetery Association approved new interment rates for 2025, effective March 1, 2025, with current occupants charged old rates. The board also approved keeping the vault rental fee at $100, and discussed maintenance and stone repair projects. Minutes from November 14, 2024 were amended to correct a balance due to Claude LaPete from $500 to $400.

• Approved 2025 rate increases: cremation $200 (weekly $300), full burial $500 (weekly $600) (approved)
• Vault rental fee kept at $100 (approved)
• Minutes of Nov 14, 2024 amended to correct Claude LaPete balance to $400 (approved)
• Todd to obtain quote for fixing stones at Grove Hill (reported)
• Donna to organize spring volunteers for stone cleaning at Salmon Hole (reported)
• Todd to research cost of additional flag holders for Grove Hill (reported)
• Lisa to pay $1,325 annual fee to CemSites (reported)

Board Of Selectman

The Board of Selectmen held a public budget hearing, reviewed the proposed budget, and closed the hearing. They appointed Jeffrey Jones to the North Country Council Transportation Committee following Rosalind Page's resignation. The board also approved several routine items, including a tax map maintenance agreement, a water/sewer warrant, an elderly exemption, a station use request, and four donations.

• Closed public budget hearing after reviewing proposed budget (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeffrey Jones to North Country Council Transportation Committee (unanimous)
• Signed tax map maintenance agreement with CAI Technologies for 4/1/25-3/31/26
• Approved water/sewer bill warrant (unanimous)
• Approved elderly exemption for qualifying applicant (unanimous)
• Approved Lisbon Main Street Inc. use of Railroad Station for six dates in 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted four donations: $50 to Lisbon Life Squad, $370 to Lisbon Fire Department, $370 to Lisbon Life Squad, $1,500 to Lisbon Life Squad (all unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Boards

The Lisbon Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan application to convert a single-family home at 25 N Main Street into commercial space on the first floor and mixed residential/commercial on the second, with no building footprint change. The board will also discuss a housing opportunity program grant, review draft driveway regulations, finalize flood plain regulation wording for the ballot, and review the 2024 annual report.

• Public hearing: Saige & Jeff McGovern site plan for 25 N Main Street (Tax Map U05 Lot 7) – convert to commercial/mixed-use
• Housing opportunity program grant awarded – schedule and planning; RCP to attend 4 housing academy sessions
• Driveway regulations – review first draft
• Flood plain regulation – confirm final wording for ballot
• Annual Report 2024 – review draft; Planning board member Bob Adams up for renewal April 2025

The Lisbon Planning Board approved a site plan application to convert the single-family home at 25 N Main Street into a mixed-use building with commercial space on the first floor and residential/commercial on the second, with no change to the building footprint. The approval includes four conditions, such as paying fees and updating the sketch with parking and dumpster details. The board also waived the boundary survey requirement, approved the December 12, 2024 minutes, and authorized signing contracts for a housing grant.

• Approved site plan for mixed-use conversion at 25 N Main Street (all in favor)
• Waived boundary survey requirement for the conversion (all in favor)
• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized SC to sign housing grant contracts (all in favor, SC abstained)
• Approved Bob Adams' term renewal for April 2025 (all in favor)

Board Of Selectman

The Lisbon Board of Selectmen approved a motion allowing Jim Powers to proceed with fixing a class six road at the end of Oregon Road for buildable lots, with deed restrictions requiring state-approved septic and permits. The board also approved a property tax abatement, a surviving spouse veterans credit, a donation, and a contract adjustment, while tabling a request to use the Lisbon Railroad Station.

• Approved motion to let Jim Powers fix Oregon Road for buildable lots with deed restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 abatement for Map/Lot R10 L13, reducing assessment by $2,400 to $201,400 (unanimous)
• Approved surviving spouse veterans credit (unanimous)
• Accepted $50 donation from William Ohse in memory of Clark Brooks to Lisbon Life Squad (unanimous)
• Approved and signed H20 Innovations three-year contract with 3.5% CPI adjustment (unanimous)
• Tabled request for Lisbon Railroad Station use by Lisbon Main Street Inc. until next meeting