Litchfield, NH

Capital Improvement Plan Committee

Planning Board

The Litchfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the updated Natural Resources chapter of the Master Plan and proposed changes to Low Impact Development regulations, including road design, stormwater, and site plan review requirements. The board is deciding whether to accept these changes.

• Acceptance of updated Chapter III of the Master Plan, Natural Resources
• Regulation changes for Low Impact Development
• Appendix A - Public and Private Road Design Requirements
• Appendix D - Stormwater Regulations
• Site Plan Review Regulations

Budget Committee

The Litchfield Budget Committee is meeting to review town and school expenditures under RSA 32:22, receive updates, and discuss capital improvement planning. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project names listed.

• Review of expenditures under RSA 32:22 for town and school
• General updates from town and school business
• Discussion of School Facilities Committee and Capital Improvement Planning Committee
• Public input sessions

The Litchfield Budget Committee accepted Scott Taylor's resignation, elected Keri Douglas as Vice Chair (6-0-1), and discussed filling the vacant seat. They reviewed upcoming budget impacts including utility rate increases, new contracts, and school projects, but took no formal action on these items. The committee deferred minutes and correspondence review to September.

• Elected Keri Douglas as Vice Chair (6-0-1, Douglas abstained)
• Accepted Scott Taylor's resignation from the Budget Committee
• Planned to interview candidates for vacant seat at September meeting
• Deferred review of June 25 minutes to September
• Deferred correspondence review to September

Recreation Commission

The Litchfield Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public input, and review facility and field requests, including a Hudson Litchfield Bears Picture Day at Talent Hall. New business includes a discussion with Alliance Landscaping, and old business covers Trust expense projects, Talent Hall repairs, an NHCORR event, and a CIP deadline.

• Hudson Litchfield Bears Picture Day at Talent Hall, Sept 16-17, 4-9pm
• Alliance Landscaping discussion
• Talent Hall repairs and cleanout on Sept 12
• NHCORR Event on Sept 12
• CIP deadline Aug 31

Board of Selectmen

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with a non-public session first, followed by public business. Key items include a presentation of the 2025 financial audit, a first review of the 2027 budget, and several property-related requests and settlements. The board will also approve minutes and consent items, including accounts payable of $30,087.31.

• 2025 Financial Audit presentation by Scott McIntire, CBIZ
• 2027 Budget Review: first review, including insurance, debt service, personnel administration, and advertising
• Highway request for 4 Augusta Way
• Land use change tax for Map 18, Lots 62-16, 62-17, 62-20, 62-19
• Abatement settlement for Map 2, Lot 88

The Board approved the library's request to use impact fees for septic system improvements, not to exceed $34,921. They also approved several reimbursements for 250th celebration expenses, authorized the Road Agent to address granite boundary markers on Augusta Way, and approved a tax abatement settlement for 5 Horizon Drive. The Board reviewed the 2025 financial audit, which received a clean opinion, and began the 2027 budget review.

• Approved library impact fee request not to exceed $34,921 (4-0)
• Approved reimbursements to Heidi Miller ($130.25), Tara Boutilier ($88.03), Nicola Beaurogard ($501.07) (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement to Dianne Plansky ($114.78) (3-0-1, Plansky abstained)
• Authorized Road Agent to grind granite marker flush at 4 Augusta Way (3-1, Perry no)
• Authorized Road Agent to use discretion on similar markers on Augusta Way (3-1, Perry no)
• Approved four land use change tax requests for Signature Homes, LLC at $21,500 each (4-0)
• Approved tax abatement settlement for 5 Horizon Drive, reducing assessment by $31,000 (4-0)
• Approved Glizzy Wagon hawker and peddler application for September 10-20 (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding the first review of the 2027 proposed town budget, covering departments such as Library, General Governmental Facilities, Code Enforcement, Health Department, Fire Administration, Ambulance, Fire Hydrants, and Emergency Management. The meeting also includes an interview for a Town Engineer via RFQ, public input periods, and a possible non-public session. The budget details are available on the town's website.

• Interview for Town Engineer RFQ
• 2027 proposed budget review for Library ($4,550.20)
• General Governmental Facilities budget ($4,194.10)
• Code Enforcement budget ($4,241.20)
• Fire Administration and Ambulance budgets

The Board interviewed Gale Engineering for potential on-call engineering services and reviewed proposed 2027 budgets for the Library, General Government Facilities, Code Enforcement, Health Department, Fire Department, and Ambulance. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational. The Board scheduled additional budget workshops for August 24, September 3, 10, and 14.

• Scheduled additional budget workshops for Aug 24, Sep 3, 10, 14 (5-0)
• Directed staff to compile list of Mels site deficiencies and conduct inspection
• Agreed to invite state representatives to September meeting on PFAS concerns
• Agreed to keep $10,000 ambulance receivables appropriation due to billing lag
• Agreed to continue funding mandatory certification training for Code Enforcement

Heritage Commission

The Litchfield Heritage Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive public input, and discuss reports on the 250th celebration and a powwow, as well as an update on the Passaconaway marker. The agenda is mostly routine and informational, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of July 2026 minutes
• 250th celebration final report
• Powwow report
• Passaconaway marker update

Board of Selectmen

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen is meeting to conduct the first review of the proposed 2027 town budget, covering departments such as police, planning, zoning, cemeteries, conservation, parks and recreation, and the mosquito district. The board will also interview candidates for the town engineer position under a request for qualifications (RFQ), and will handle routine consent items including accounts payable and payroll manifests. Public input is scheduled twice during the meeting.

• First review of 2027 proposed budget for multiple departments
• Interview for Town Engineer RFQ
• Approval of A/P Manifest 8/18/26 and P/R Manifest 8/20/26
• Public input sessions at 6:45 pm and later

The Litchfield Select Board held a special meeting on August 17, 2026, primarily to review budget presentations from the Police Department, Conservation Commission, Zoning Board, and Parks and Recreation. The board approved the consent items (accounts payable and payroll manifests) with a 4-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on budget discussions and scheduling future budget workshops.

• Approved consent items: A/P Manifest $115,839.11 and P/R Manifest $73,620.27 (4-0)
• Scheduled additional budget workshops for August 20 and August 24

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding the first review of the 2027 proposed town budget, covering specific departmental line items such as IT, sanitation, roads, street lighting, accounting, property revaluation, legal expenses, welfare payments, and patriotic purposes. The meeting also includes consent items, public input periods, and reports from the town administrator and selectmen.

• First review of 2027 proposed budget
• Review of IT budget line 4150.20
• Review of road maintenance line 4312.10
• Review of legal expenses line 4153.10
• Review of welfare vendor payments line 4445.2

The Litchfield Select Board held a special meeting to review the 2027 town budget, focusing on departmental presentations and discussions. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the board only scheduled additional budget workshop dates and adjourned. Key topics included proposed increases in sanitation, road maintenance, and water-related costs, as well as potential changes to auditing, software, and trustee compensation.

• Scheduled additional budget workshops for Aug 17, Aug 20, and Aug 24 (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Litchfield Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public input, and discuss facility and field requests. New business includes reimbursements for a dock winch and supplies, as well as Sawmill turf damage. Old business covers trust expense projects, Talent Hall repairs and cleanout, and a budget meeting.

• Reimbursement for dock winch
• Reimbursement for signs, supplies, and first aid
• Sawmill turf damage discussion
• Review of Trust Expense Projects
• Talent Hall repairs and cleanout

The Litchfield Recreation Commission approved a $2,943.09 turf fungicide treatment for Sawmill Field to address dollar spot and brown patch, funded from the Field Improvement Capital budget. They also approved a $308.65 reimbursement for signs and first-aid supplies. Several items were tabled, including the storage shed discussion and trust expense project updates, due to absent members.

• Approved $2,943.09 turf fungicide treatment for Sawmill Field (4-0)
• Approved $308.65 reimbursement for signs and first-aid supplies (4-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-1, Brennen abstained)
• Tabled storage shed discussion pending Steve Webber's follow-up
• Tabled trust expense project updates pending Chris Burns' report

Board of Selectmen

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on a proposed hawker and peddler ordinance and an amended town fee schedule, both in their third reading. The board will also discuss an e-bike ordinance, consider a waste management proposal, and introduce the 2027 budget. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Public hearing: Proposed Hawker, Peddler Ordinance (3rd reading)
• Public hearing: Proposed Amended Town Fee Schedule (3rd reading)
• Discussion: E-Bike Ordinance
• Waste Management Proposal
• 2027 Proposed Budget Introduction

The Board approved the Hawker/Peddler License Permitting Process and an amended Town Fee Schedule, both by 5-0 votes. It also approved a revised five-year Waste Management contract with a 9% annual escalator, a $20,000 purchase order for fire vehicle repairs, the IRS mileage rate increase to $0.76 per mile, and a personnel policy update. The Board discussed but took no action on a proposed e-bike ordinance and the FY2027 budget.

• Approved Hawker/Peddler License Permitting Process (5-0)
• Approved amended Town Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved revised Waste Management 5-year contract with 9% annual escalator (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 purchase order for fire vehicle hydraulic repair (5-0)
• Approved IRS mileage reimbursement rate of $0.76 per mile effective July 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Policy as amended, wage scales removed (5-0)
• Approved raffle request (4-0-1, Perry abstained)
• Approved consent items including manifests and treasurer reconciliation (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Litchfield Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business, including a Cub Scout toad habitat project at Darrah, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Muster Field signs, a trailer purchase, and 2026 goals. They will also review the Darrah Pond Restoration, the 250th Celebration, damage to the Moores Falls fence, and a sidewalk update. The meeting includes a non-public session to consider the acquisition, sale, or lease of real or personal property.

• Darrah Pond Restoration update
• CIP discussion
• Muster Field Signs - Conservation Education Fund?
• Trailer purchase
• Non-public session on property acquisition, sale, or lease

Planning Board

The Litchfield Planning Board is holding a public meeting to discuss and potentially act on zoning and regulation changes for low-impact development, which are required by the town's MS4 permit. The board will also review the Natural Resources chapter of the Master Plan and interview an applicant for a board vacancy. Public input is welcome on non-agenda items.

• Discussion of Master Plan Chapter III: Natural Resources
• Zoning and regulation changes for low-impact development (MS4 permit requirement)
• Interview of Planning Board applicant David Rabideau
• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for 2026 Regional Plan (Aug 1 - Sep 1)

The Litchfield Planning Board voted unanimously to forward the Natural Resources Chapter of the Master Plan to a public hearing on September 1, 2026, with amendments on invasive insect treatments and cautionary language about insecticide use. The Board also voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for proposed subdivision regulation amendments related to MS4 stormwater compliance, including reduced roadway widths, but continued discussion on safety concerns. No final decisions were made on the subdivision amendments themselves.

• Forwarded Master Plan Chapter III (Natural Resources) to public hearing on September 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for proposed subdivision regulation amendments on September 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Canceled August 18, 2026 Planning Board meeting (5-0)
• Tabled approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Capital Improvement Plan Committee

The Litchfield Capital Improvement Plan Committee is meeting to approve minutes, adopt bylaws, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and review the CIP form and process. They will also review any capital improvement requests received. This is a procedural meeting focused on organizing the committee's work for the year.

• Adoption of Bylaws
• 2026 Schedule of meetings
• 2026 CIP Form and Process
• Review of Requests Received

The Litchfield Capital Improvement Planning Committee met on August 3, 2026, and took several actions. They voted to adopt the 2026 meeting schedule, moving town presentations from August 24 to August 31 due to a Select Board conflict. They deferred adoption of the committee bylaws and approval of June minutes to the next meeting. The committee reviewed multiple capital project submissions, including police cruisers, a new police station, highway paving, a six-bay garage, truck replacements, library projects, fire apparatus, and school repairs, but made no final funding decisions.

• Approved 2026 meeting schedule with town presentations moved to Aug. 31 (4-0)
• Deferred adoption of committee bylaws to next meeting
• Tabled approval of June 1, 2026 minutes until next meeting
• Agreed to continue using existing CIP submission form for current cycle
• Directed departments to resubmit previously approved capital projects annually
• Removed LMS parking lot project from CIP as work is underway

CIRCUMFERENTIAL HIGHWAY EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE MEETING (C.H.E.C)

The Circumferential Highway Exploratory Committee is meeting to discuss several items related to the proposed highway, including correspondence from Noels Tree Farm, a site walk on Independence Way, a potential zoning change, and an update from the Department of Transportation on the ability to purchase Tax Map 1-91 on Industrial Drive. The meeting is open to the public, with time for public input on non-agenda items.

• Correspondence from Noels Tree Farm
• Site walk on Independence Way with Jay and Dianne
• Discussion of a change of zoning
• DOT update on ability to purchase Tax Map 1-91 on Industrial Drive

The Circumferential Highway Exploratory Committee heard public comment from Noel's Tree Farm opposing a proposed road through Tax Map 1, Parcel 91, and discussed potential alternatives. No formal decisions were made; the committee remains in an information-gathering stage and will continue researching property status, zoning, and acquisition options. The committee approved the June 11 meeting minutes (3-0-4) and adjourned.

• Approved June 11 meeting minutes (3-0-4)
• Agreed to hold September site walk of Industrial Park
• Agreed to develop consolidated list of questions for state agencies
• Agreed to review Economic Development Committee survey results at next meeting
• Agreed to research NHDOT surplus property disposal process
• Agreed to review deeds, subdivision plans, and assemblage information before site walk

Recreation Commission

The Litchfield Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public input, and consider facility and field requests from the Cub Scouts, including a rain date for Sawmill Field, a recruiting event at Talent Hall, and overnight camping at Roy Memorial Park. They will also review capital improvement submissions, discuss a storage shed for Spirit of Litchfield, and consider several reimbursements, including an irrigation repair invoice for $1,888.00.

• Cub Scouts field requests: Sawmill Field 1 & 2 (8/21 rain date), Talent Hall shooting event (10/14/26), Roy Memorial Park overnight camping (5/21-5/23/27)
• Review Capital Improvement Submissions
• Irrigation repairs invoice $1,888.00
• Reimbursements for dock winch, first aid supplies, and signs
• Native American Powwow 7/31-8/2

The Litchfield Recreation Commission approved three Cub Scout event requests (a rain date for a rocket launch, a shooting recruitment event, and an overnight camping trip), approved $1,888 in irrigation repairs, and carried forward last year's capital improvement priorities with one removal. The commission postponed a decision on a new storage shed for Spirit of Litchfield, opting to explore existing storage options first.

• Approved Cub Scouts rain date for rocket launch at Sawmill Field (5-0)
• Approved Cub Scouts shooting event at Talent Hall on Oct 14 (5-0)
• Approved Cub Scouts overnight camping at Roy Memorial Park May 21-23, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved $1,888 irrigation repairs at multiple fields (5-0)
• Carried forward CIP priorities, removing Talent Hall Repainting
• Postponed purchase of storage shed for Spirit of Litchfield
• Tabled trust fund expenditure projects until next meeting
• Tabled Talent Hall repairs discussion until next meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on a proposed hawker/peddler ordinance, an amended town fee schedule, and the acceptance of Windsor Drive Extension with bond release. The board will also discuss fire ambulance and dispatch contracts, a waste management proposal, and an e-bike ordinance, among other business.

• Public hearing: Proposed Hawker, Peddler Ordinance (2nd reading)
• Public hearing: Proposed Amended Town Fee Schedule (2nd reading)
• Public hearing: Road Acceptance/Bond release - Windsor Drive Ext.
• Fire Ambulance and Dispatch Contracts
• Waste Management Proposal

The Board of Selectmen discussed a proposed switch of ambulance and dispatch services from Hudson to Londonderry, which proposed a 64% cost increase versus Hudson's 324% increase. The contracts remain in draft form pending legal review and Londonderry Town Council approval. The Board also denied a metal detecting permit, approved a cash receipt policy, and continued the hawker/peddler ordinance to August 10.

• Approved consent items including manifests and reconciliations (4-0-1)
• Continued Hawkers and Peddlers Ordinance to August 10 (5-0)
• Continued Town Fee Schedule to August 10 (5-0)
• Accepted Windsor Drive extension as Town road and released bond (5-0)
• Denied metal detecting permit for Jordan Fletcher (5-0)
• Approved Cash Receipt Policy as amended (5-0)
• Granted Office Assistant/Assessing Clerk 5% one-time COLA increase, retroactive to April 1 (5-0)
• Approved PA-16 application for state forest reimbursement (5-0)

Planning Board

The Litchfield Planning Board will review applications to subdivide two existing lots into new residential parcels. The board will also discuss the 2027 budget and the return of a $2,904 escrow account from Fieldstone Land Consultants. These items are scheduled for consideration or continuation at the July 21, 2026 meeting.

• Subdivision application for Tax Map 15 Lot 49 at 349 Charles Bancroft Hwy into three lots
• Subdivision application for Tax Map 17 Lot 20 at 22 Colonial Dr into two lots
• Discussion of the Planning Board 2027 Budget
• Return of $2,904 plus interest from Fieldstone Land Consultants escrow

Heritage Commission

The Litchfield Heritage Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving June minutes and public input, but the main focus is planning for the town's 250th anniversary celebration and a powwow, as well as an update on the Passaconaway marker.

• Work on 250th celebration
• Work on powwow
• Passaconaway marker update

The Litchfield Heritage Commission met on July 16, 2026, and approved the June 18, 2026 minutes (3-0). They reviewed updates on the 250th Celebration, the Powwow, and the Passaconaway marker, noting that the original marker location was withdrawn and a new one is being considered. The Commission discussed a letter from Noel's Tree Farm about a potential Industrial Drive extension, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

• Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 p.m. (3-0)
• Noted marker location withdrawn; new location under consideration
• Discussed Noel's Tree Farm letter; no action taken

Board of Selectmen

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen will review and approve consent items including accounts payable and payroll manifests totaling over $2.5 million, a purchase order for fire engine repairs, and a treasurer reconciliation. They will also discuss a proposed hawker/peddler ordinance and amended town fee schedule, both set for public hearings on July 27, and consider land use change tax payments for four parcels. The meeting includes a nonpublic session for hiring and emergency preparedness matters.

• A/P manifests: $2,245,080.48 (6/30/26), $282,937.64 (7/07/26), $101,594.29 (7/14/26)
• Purchase order: BullDog $17,456.26 for Engine 4 repairs
• Land use change tax: $21,500 each for Map 18 Lots 62-005, 62-006, 62-007, 62-027
• Proposed Hawker, Peddler Ordinance (2nd reading, public hearing July 27)
• Proposed Amended Town Fee Schedule (2nd reading, public hearing July 27)

The Board approved the revised final restoration plan for Litchfield Estates, including a five-year monitoring program, and authorized a $156,600 restoration bond. They also approved vendor payments for the 250th Committee event, appointed Captain Paul Kelly as Health Officer, and authorized $100,000 in impact fees for the LMS parking lot. Several items were deferred, including the cash receipts policy and motorized bicycle ordinance review.

• Approved revised final restoration plan and $156,600 bond request (5-0)
• Approved vendor payments for 250th Committee, not to exceed $28,031.25 (5-0)
• Appointed Captain Paul Kelly as Health Officer for three-year term (5-0)
• Approved four land use change tax warrants totaling $84,600 (5-0)
• Authorized $100,000 encumbrance from Middle School impact fees for LMS parking lot (5-0)
• Approved seasonal loan of Kawasaki Mule for Police Department (5-0)
• Approved consent items including manifests and purchase orders (5-0)
• Deferred cash receipts policy changes to next meeting

Conservation Commission

The Litchfield Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several conservation-related items, including a restoration plan for Olson Mobile Home Park, community garden guidelines, and signage for Muster Field. They will also receive updates on ongoing projects such as Darrah Pond Restoration and the 250th Celebration. The meeting includes public input periods and a non-public session to consider property acquisition, sale, or lease.

• Olson Mobile Home Park - Restoration Plan
• Community Garden Guidelines
• Muster Field Signage
• Darrah Pond Restoration update
• Non-public session on property acquisition, sale, or lease

The Litchfield Conservation Commission approved the Litchfield Estates Restoration Plan (5-0) with conditions, including increased tree counts, a five-year monitoring plan, invasive species management, and replacement of dead trees. The Commission also recommended the Moore's Falls sidewalk be built outside the fence and sent a letter to the Planning Board. Community garden guidelines were reviewed and updated, and the Muster Field historical signage project is progressing.

• Approved Litchfield Estates Restoration Plan with conditions (5-0)
• Increased red maple and red oak plantings from 25 to 30 each
• Required five-year monitoring with quarterly first-year inspections
• Required replacement of dead trees during five-year monitoring period
• Required Patriot Holdings to submit annual monitoring reports
• Recommended sidewalk be built in front of fence at Moore's Falls (5-0)
• Directed staff to send letter to Planning Board about sidewalk delay
• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

Budget Committee

The Litchfield Budget Committee is meeting to review town and school expenditures under RSA 32:22, receive updates, and vote on by-laws, the School Facilities Committee, the Capital Improvement Planning Committee, and NH House Bill 1575 regarding default budgets. Public input is in person only.

• Review of town expenditures under RSA 32:22
• Review of school expenditures under RSA 32:22
• Vote on by-laws
• Vote on School Facilities Committee
• Vote on NH House Bill 1575 – Default Budget

The Litchfield Budget Committee approved two bylaw amendments: one establishing a formal public comment period and another limiting Committee votes to warrant articles with direct financial impact. A third amendment on tax cap abstentions failed. The Committee also discussed the fuel budget, propane contract renewal, IT services review, and school financial matters, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved bylaw amendment establishing formal public comment period (7-0-1)
• Approved bylaw amendment limiting votes to warrant articles with direct financial impact (7-0-1)
• Rejected bylaw amendment on tax cap abstention reporting (2-5-1)
• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-3)

Recreation Commission

The Litchfield Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public input, and review numerous facility and field requests from local organizations. They will also discuss new business including the 2027 recreation budget, a tennis court sign, and trust expense projects, as well as old business items.

• 2027 Recreation Budget due 7/27/26
• Tennis Court - New Sign
• Review Trust Expense Projects
• Facility requests: Spirit of Litchfield, Litchfield Lacrosse, Healthy Kids Running, LYSL, LRBL, Hudson Litchfield Bears Cheer, LPA, LGSL, Litchfield Baseball, School District, Cub Scouts
• Old business: Litchfield 250th, Brazilian United Soccer Group, Native American Powwow, Talent Hall maintenance

The Litchfield Recreation Commission approved a series of field and facility use requests from local organizations, including Spirit of Litchfield, Litchfield Lacrosse, Healthy Kids Running, LYSL, LRBL, Hudson Litchfield Bears Cheer, LPA, LGSL, Litchfield Baseball, the School District, and Cub Scouts. The Commission also reviewed trust-fund projects, discussed the 2027 budget, and approved up to $200 for custom signs. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved Spirit of Litchfield use of Roy Memorial Park on 10/3/26 and 12/12/26 (5-0-1, 6-0-0)
• Approved Litchfield Lacrosse use of Sawmill Field 2 on Mondays and Sundays (6-0-0)
• Approved Healthy Kids Running use of Sawmill Fields 1 & 2 on Sundays (6-0-0)
• Approved LYSL use of Sawmill and Scott Innes Fields (6-0-0)
• Approved LRBL use of outdoor courts at Roy Memorial Park (6-0-0)
• Approved Hudson Litchfield Bears Cheer use of Talent Hall contingent on storage and end date of 11/20 (6-0-0)
• Approved LPA pickleball use of Talent Hall (6-0-0)
• Approved up to $200 for custom signs from general supplies (6-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen will review and approve routine financial items, then discuss several business matters including a Conservation Commission restoration plan, a community electric aggregation proposal, and a review of bids for managed IT services. They will also hold a second reading of a cash receipts policy and a hawker/peddler policy, and discuss planning enforcement and zoning. A non-public session is scheduled for matters that could affect a person's reputation.

• A/P manifests totaling $143,142.96
• Purchase order to Motorola Solutions for $16,406.72 for cruiser outfitting
• Conservation Commission - Olson Restoration plan
• Priority Power - Community Electric aggregation
• Review of RFQ bids for Managed IT Service Providers

The Board approved a $156,000 restoration bond for the Litchfield Estates project, contingent on approval by the Conservation Commission. The Board also approved a historical marker application for Chief Passaconaway, banner placements for the 250th celebration, and designated Priority Power as the town's agent for community power evaluation. A one-year extension of the IT Director's contract was approved, and the Board deferred setting the bond amount until after the Conservation Commission's formal review.

• Approved $156,000 restoration bond for Litchfield Estates, contingent on Conservation Commission approval (4-1)
• Approved submission of NH historical marker application for Chief Passaconaway (5-0)
• Approved 250th celebration banner placements at six locations (5-0)
• Approved Priority Power as agent of record for community power evaluation (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension of IT Director contract (3-1-1)
• Approved consent items including manifests and purchase orders (5-0)
• Approved fuel supply contract at $1.989 per gallon (5-0)
• Approved Joint Loss Management Manual (5-0)

Heritage Commission

The Litchfield Heritage Commission is meeting to discuss and work on several community heritage projects, including the town's 250th anniversary celebration, a powwow event, and an update on the Passaconaway marker. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public input.

• Work on 250th celebration
• Work on powwow
• Passaconaway marker update and BOS meeting

The Litchfield Heritage Commission met on June 18, 2026, and approved the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-1). The Commission received updates on the town's 250th celebration, including event scheduling, entertainment, and promotional efforts, and discussed the pending fireworks location decision. It also reviewed plans for the powwow and the Passaconaway marker initiative, with a formal presentation scheduled for the June 22 Board of Selectmen meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was the minutes approval.

• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Plansky abstained)
• Discussed 250th celebration planning; fireworks location decision pending
• Reviewed powwow plans; Commission role limited to providing venue
• Discussed Passaconaway marker; presentation scheduled for June 22 BOS meeting

Planning Board

The Litchfield Planning Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a review of the Master Plan's Natural Resources chapter and setting a public hearing date, a stormwater regulator assessment, and the Ten Year Transportation Improvement Program. They will also hear from Rick Charbonneau about project inspections and consider approving a reclamation bond for the Colby Farm site plan and returning an escrow and bond for Windsor Drive.

• Review Master Plan Chapter III Natural Resources and set public hearing date
• Review and comment on Storm Water Regulator Assessment
• Ten Year Transportation Improvement Program (TYP) FY 2029-2038
• Approve reclamation bond amount for Colby Farm Site Plan
• Return Windsor Dr. escrow ($1,602 + interest) and bond ($17,027 + interest) to owner Maurice Morin

The Litchfield Planning Board held a discussion-heavy meeting with no formal votes on policy changes. They discussed clarifying septic reserve area definitions, improving post-construction inspections, and reviewing stormwater regulation updates. The board approved the release of the Windsor Drive escrow and bond (6-0) and approved the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0).

• Approved release of Windsor Drive escrow and bond (6-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed septic reserve area definition and enforcement
• Discussed post-construction inspection gaps and potential solutions
• Reviewed Master Plan Chapter III, not ready for public hearing
• Reviewed stormwater regulation amendments, to be revised and recirculated
• Discussed Ten-Year Transportation Improvement Program constraints
• Noted Colby Farms reclamation bond already submitted

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Litchfield Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Marc and Sandy Martel for property at 349 Charles Bancroft Highway. The request seeks relief from the minimum required building envelope area under Section 502.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, as the duplex on lot 49 requires 34,848 square feet but only 13,085 square feet are proposed. The board will also handle communications, approve minutes, and adjourn.

• Variance request from Section 502.01 (minimal required building envelope area)
• Applicant: Marc & Sandy Martel, property at 349 Charles Bancroft Highway
• Duplex on lot 49: 34,848 sq ft required, 13,085 sq ft proposed
• Public hearing for Case #20260615
• Meeting broadcast live on LCTV (YouTube and cable channel 22)

The Litchfield Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance (4-0) allowing Marc and Sandy Martel to subdivide their 8.9-acre property at 349 Charles Bancroft Highway into three lots, despite the existing duplex lot having a building envelope of 13,085 square feet instead of the required 34,848 square feet. The board found all five statutory criteria satisfied, citing site constraints from a drainage ditch and utility easement. The meeting also introduced new Building Inspector Kenneth Daigle and deferred approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Granted variance for Case 20260615, reducing building envelope requirement from 34,848 to 13,085 sq ft (4-0)
• Closed public comment (4-0)
• Deferred approval of Nov 17, 2025 and May 18, 2026 minutes to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (4-0)

CIRCUMFERENTIAL HIGHWAY EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE MEETING (C.H.E.C)

The Circumferential Highway Exploratory Committee (C.H.E.C) is meeting to discuss town options regarding a 3.13-acre parcel on Industrial Drive near I-93, with a guest speaker from the Nashua Regional Planning Commission. They will also conduct a site walk and discuss assigning value to parcels. The meeting is open to the public.

• Guest speaker Jay Minkarah from Nashua Regional Planning Commission
• Discussion of town options for Tax Map I-93, 3.13 acres on Industrial Drive
• Site walk with Jayson Brennan and George Lavish
• Discussion on assigning value to parcels

The Circumferential Highway Exploratory Committee discussed potential land acquisition and development strategies, including establishing a Business and Industrial development authority and a right-of-way connection between Route 3A and Route 102. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was exploratory, focusing on feasibility, zoning constraints, and infrastructure limitations. The committee agreed to compile information and present it at the next Conservation Commission meeting.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; meeting was exploratory
• Agreed to compile information and present at next Conservation Commission meeting
• Agreed to conduct individual research and analysis before next meeting
• Agreed to review property deeds and historical records for right-of-way status
• Agreed to revisit zoning considerations in greater detail at next meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen is meeting to consider hiring a public employee. The only substantive item is a non-public session under state law, with no other business listed. The meeting is expected to adjourn after that session.

• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(b) for hiring a public employee

Board of Selectmen

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen will hold a public session to approve consent items, including manifests and an elderly exemption denial, and discuss several policies and appointments. Notable business includes four Land Use Change Tax items for properties owned by Tallarico, each $21,500, and a first read of a Cash Receipts Policy. The meeting begins with a non-public session on emergency preparedness.

• Land Use Change Tax (LUCT) for 4 Tallarico PID 000018 000062 000028 $21,500
• Land Use Change Tax (LUCT) for 5 Tallarico PID 000018 000062 000002 $21,500
• Land Use Change Tax (LUCT) for 7 Tallarico PID 000018 000062 000003 $21,500
• Land Use Change Tax (LUCT) for 39 Tallarico PID 000018 000062 000013 $21,500
• Appointment of Kenneth Daigle as Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer

The Board voted 5-0 to allow Patriot Holdings to continue Phase 1 construction at the Olson Mobile Home Park site, despite an unauthorized tree clearing violation. The decision permits completion of six existing buildings but withholds all Certificates of Occupancy until a restoration plan is approved. The applicant must submit a revised restoration plan by July 12 and establish a restoration bond.

• Approved continuation of Phase 1 construction with conditions (5-0)
• Withheld all Certificates of Occupancy until violation resolved (5-0)
• Required restoration plan submission by July 12 (5-0)
• Approved $3,797.90 in 250th Committee expenses (5-0)
• Appointed Kenneth Daigle as Building Inspector (5-0)
• Approved 2027 budget schedule (5-0)
• Approved Land Use Change Tax for four Tallarico Street properties at $21,500 each (5-0)
• Approved warrant for unlicensed dogs under RSA 466:14 (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen is meeting to approve routine consent items, including manifests and an elderly exemption denial, and to discuss several policies and appointments. Notable business includes four Land Use Change Tax payments from Tallarico properties, each $21,500, and a first read of a Cash Receipts Policy. The meeting also includes a non-public session on emergency preparedness.

• Land Use Change Tax payments: 4 Tallarico PID 000018 000062 000028, 5 Tallarico PID 000018 000062 000002, 7 Tallarico PID 000018 000062 000003, 39 Tallarico PID 000018 000062 000013, each $21,500
• Appointment of Kenneth Daigle as Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
• Cash Receipts Policy - 1st Read
• 2027 Budget Schedule - 2nd Read
• Personnel Plan - 2nd Read

Conservation Commission

The Litchfield Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on wetland remediation at Litchfield Estates and an update from the Circumferential Highway Exploratory Committee. Old business includes updates on Darrah Pond, Muster Field signage, the 250th Celebration, Moore's Falls Sidewalk, Community Garden Guidelines, and a fishing derby review. The meeting will also consider the acquisition, sale, or lease of property in a non-public session.

• Discussion of pre-cut wetland remediation at Litchfield Estates 13 CBH, Tax Map 1 Lot 32 (Olson Mobile Home Park) with Chad Branon, P.E. from Fieldstone Engineering
• Circumferential Highway Exploratory Committee (CHEC) update
• Darrah Pond update
• Moore's Falls Sidewalk update
• Non-public session on acquisition, sale, or lease of real or personal property

The Conservation Commission voted 5-1-1 to instruct the Select Board to require a joint site visit to correct the silt fence at Litchfield Estates and to have Fieldstone Engineering return with a revised landscape plan including a north section remediation, interior remediation, and an inspection timeline. The Commission also indicated no objection to construction proceeding in unaffected areas. The motion followed discussion of unauthorized tree clearing within a wetland buffer at 13 Charles Bancroft Highway.

• Approved motion to require joint site visit to correct silt fence and revised landscape plan (5-1-1)
• Appointed Joe Corpe as voting member for the meeting
• Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Entered nonpublic session to consider property acquisition (7-0)
• Tabled community garden guidelines until next meeting
• Agreed to prioritize Muster Field signage installation before July 4