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 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)

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

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)

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 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)

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 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