Litchfield public meetings in 2023
32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review the 2024 operating and default budget and provide updates on 2024 warrant articles. The meeting also includes discussion of 2023 surplus funds and the approval of a Community Power Plan.
- Approval of $118,641.27 A/P Manifest
- Approval of $50,545.42 P/R Manifest
- 2024 Operating and Default Budget discussion
- Approval of the Community Power Plan
- 2023 Surplus Funds & Encumbrances review
Recreation Commission
The Commission will review updates on Talent Hall repairs and end-of-year budget purchases. Members will also discuss paying $980 for ADA lines at the pickleball courts.
- Talent Hall repair updates regarding water heater, heat, kitchen pipe, and water monitor
- $980 for ADA lines at pickleball courts via Impact Fees
- Review of remaining budget and end-of-year purchases
- Spirit of Litchfield Christmas receipts
- Tour of Lights gift card drawing
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding a $56,869.97 one-time state payment for highway maintenance. The meeting also includes discussions on 2024 warrant articles, surplus funds, and new electronic ballot counting devices.
- Public hearing for $56,869.97 state highway payment for Class IV and V highways
- Review of 2024 Warrant Articles
- Discussion of 2023 Surplus Funds
- Approval of new electronic ballot counting devices
- Review of A/P and P/R manifests totaling over $340,000
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review a presentation on the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and discuss a proposed union contract and MOU agreement. The meeting also includes the swearing in of Jason Ricard for the Litchfield Police Department.
- 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Presentation
- Proposed Union Contract and MOU Agreement
- A/P Manifests totaling $2,102,326.27
- P/R Manifest for 11/22/23 of $55,307.55
- Transfer of $8,435.20 from Technology & Communication Expendable Trust
Recreation Commission
The Commission will review facility and field requests from LYSL and CHS Soccer. Members will also discuss a proposed structure for heating Talent Hall and procedures for billing and collecting fees.
- LYSL soccer skills assessment request for Talent Hall
- CHS Soccer summer camp request for Sawmill Park
- Proposed structure for heating Talent Hall
- Discussion of billing and fee collection procedures
- Deliberative Session regarding Warrant Article on February 3
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review consent items, including financial manifests and service contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a metal detecting ordinance and discussions on community power and website proposals.
- Public hearing for Metal Detecting Ordinance
- 2024 contracts with Town of Hudson for Ambulance and Dispatch services
- A/P Manifests totaling $2,509,143.99 across three dates
- Notice of Intent to Cut Wood on Map 2, Lot 8, Derry Road
- CivicPlus website proposal
Board of Selectmen
The Litchfield Board of Selectmen will review consent items including accounts payable and payroll manifests. The meeting includes discussions on a communications policy, a metal detecting ordinance, and updates regarding the 2024 budget for health insurance and fund balance.
- Approval of A/P Manifests totaling $197,099.97
- Approval of P/R Manifest for $81,195.79
- Discussion of Metal Detecting Ordinance
- Pickleball Pavilion Request
- 2024 Budget update regarding Health Insurance & Fund Balance
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review financial manifests, approve meeting minutes, and discuss several town business items. The agenda includes a recreation contract with Naticook Excavation and Landscaping, LLC and a potential metal detecting ordinance.
- Recreation Contract with Naticook Excavation and Landscaping, LLC for $92,625.00
- Metal Detecting Ordinance discussion
- A/P Manifests totaling $222,849.99
- P/R Manifests totaling $111,586.77
- Energy Committee Community Power Survey
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review financial manifests, reconciliations, and several tabled items. Discussion includes ambulance and dispatch service contracts with the Town of Hudson and proposed adjustments to the 2024 budget.
- Ambulance Services contract with Town of Hudson
- Dispatch Services contract with Town of Hudson
- 2024 Budget proposed Budget Adjustments
- Appointment of Alan Sandler to Library Trustee
- Appointment of Deputy Fire Warden candidates Craig Cartier and Ryan Difranza
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review department budgets, preliminary revenue estimates, and default budget calculations. The meeting includes a review of the preliminary tax cap calculation and the preliminary adoption of the budget. Several previously tabled policies regarding social media, farmers markets, and metal detecting remain on the agenda for future meetings.
- 2024 Proposed Budget Review
- Review of Department Budgets
- Review Preliminary Revenue Estimates
- Review Preliminary Default Budget Calculation
- Review Preliminary Tax Cap Calculation
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will conduct the third review of the 2024 proposed budget, including revenue estimates and tax cap calculations. The meeting also includes the swearing in of two Litchfield Police Department members and the review of various consent items.
- Third review of 2024 Proposed Budget
- Swearing in of Rebeccah Frulla and Matthew Sweet (Police)
- Junkyard License for Warren Adams at 507-A Bancroft Hwy
- Hawkers-Peddlers Application for Wagon Wheels LLC
- A/P Manifests totaling $1,230,950.86
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will conduct a second review of the 2024 proposed budget across multiple departments. The meeting also includes discussions on an Eagle Scout project, an amended site plan for Veterans Park, and contract approvals for engineering and auditing services.
- 2024 Proposed Budget review for multiple departments
- Contract approval for services with CEI Engineers
- Contract approval for 2023-2025 audit years with Marcum
- Review of amended site plan for Veterans Park
- Approval of A/P and P/R manifests totaling $164,055.54
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review the 2024 proposed budget across multiple departments. The meeting also includes discussions on an Eagle Scout project, site plans for Veterans Park, and contract approvals for engineering and auditing services.
- 2024 Proposed Budget Review for multiple departments
- Contract approval for services with CEI Engineers
- Contract approval for 2023-2025 audit years with Marcum
- Review of amended site plan for Veterans Park
- Approval of A/P and P/R manifests totaling $164,055.54
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will conduct its first review of the 2024 proposed budget, covering departments such as Town Meeting, Road Maintenance, and Tax Collection. The meeting also includes the swearing in of a new firefighter and several administrative approvals.
- First review of the 2024 Proposed Budget
- Swearing in of Sean Enright as FT Firefighter / EMT
- Appointment of George Wolff to the Litchfield Energy Committee
- Purchase from Cabling Revolving Fund for $10,678.00 from Continental Resources
- Purchase order for Fire Dept. Bergeron Protective for $18,255.36
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review the 2022 financial audit and consider several fund transfers authorized by warrant articles. The meeting also includes interviews for the Energy Committee and reports from the Town Administrator.
- Transfer of $25,000 to Property Revaluation Expend TF
- Transfer of $10,000 to General Assistance Expend TF
- Transfer of $40,000 to Fire Vehicle & Equipment Expend TF
- Transfer of $60,000 to Public Works Expend TF
- 2022 Financial Audit review by Marcum LLP
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review accounts payable and payroll manifests, as well as the May 2023 Treasurer reconciliation. The meeting includes discussions regarding a policy for naming town facilities or land and updates on the Library Pavilion.
- A/P Manifest review: $2,214,827.52 (7/4/23) and $94,424.20 (7/11/23)
- P/R Manifest review: $57,504.77 (7/6/23)
- Deed review for 25 Courtland Avenue
- Policy discussion: Naming of Town Facility or Town Land
- Library Pavilion discussion
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review financial manifests and consent items including a Motorola purchase order. The meeting includes a public hearing on naming town facilities and a final vote on the Hawkers and Peddlers Ordinance.
- Public hearing on proposed policy for naming a town facility or place
- Final amendment to the Hawkers and Peddlers Ordinance
- Motorola purchase order for $37,897.16
- Appointment of Fire Chief Doug Nicoll to Emergency Management Director
- Appointment of Jared O’Connell to the Litchfield Planning Board
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review consent items including accounts payable and payroll manifests. The meeting also includes discussions on various town policies, infrastructure updates, and committee reports.
- A/P Manifests totaling $751,419.37 for periods between 5/30/23 and 6/13/23
- Purchase Order for TDD Earth Technologies for $30,000.00
- Update of Pilgrim Road Culvert
- Amendment to Hawkers and Peddlers Ordinance
- Proposed Social Media Policy
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review various consent items including accounts payable and payroll manifests. The meeting also includes discussions on several town policies, committee reports, and infrastructure updates.
- Accounts payable manifests totaling $751,419.37
- Payroll manifests totaling $167,643.61
- $30,000.00 purchase order for TDD Earth Technologies
- Update of Pilgrim Road Culvert
- Proposed Social Media Policy and Metal Detecting Policy
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding a new metal detecting policy. The meeting also includes presentations on the 2023 paving plan, a wage study, and the NH Public Deposit Investment Pool.
- Public hearing on Metal Detecting Policy
- 2023 Paving Plan presentation by Road Agent Kevin Brown
- Library Pavillion Project discussion
- Review of A/P manifests totaling $316,683.03
- Review of P/R manifests totaling $125,836.51
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review consent items including accounts payable, payroll, and tax reconciliations. The meeting also includes discussions regarding archaeological studies and several municipal appointments.
- A/P Manifests totaling $1,185,165.92
- P/R Manifests totaling $117,776.36
- Tax Collector’s Warrant for Property Tax Levy of $11,373,236.50
- Phase 1 Archaeological Study by Steven Calawa and Matthew Labbe, MA
- Appointment of Jeremy Robitaille to the Planning Board
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review consent items including accounts payable and payroll manifests. The meeting includes discussions on the FY24 budget process calendar, ARPA fund updates, and a Town Hall building request.
- Approval of A/P Manifests totaling $89,837.27
- Approval of P/R Manifest for $51,444.42
- Appointment of Alan Sandler as Library Trustee Alternate
- Review of FY24 Budget Process Proposed Calendar
- ARPA Fund Update
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review consent items including financial manifests and tax reconciliations. The meeting includes business items regarding an interim fire chief appointment and a farm lease for 296 Charles Bancroft Highway.
- Appointment of Ed Clancy as Interim Fire Chief
- Farm Lease contract for 296 Charles Bancroft Highway
- $75,000 purchase order for Weston and Sampson
- $2,962.82 Gravel Tax Levy for Map 21, Lot 18
- Intent to Excavate on Morgan Rd., Map 21, Lot 18
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will swear in Steve Gannon and Kim Queenan and elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The meeting includes a public hearing for a $30,000 State Clean Water SRF Grant and discussions regarding pickleball court project purchases.
- Public hearing for $30,000 State Clean Water SRF Grant for Stormwater Asset Management Program
- Pickleball Court Project purchases: Sport Court Northeast ($32,929.80) and Fences Unlimited ($65,878.00)
- Swearing in of Selectmen Steve Gannon and Kim Queenan
- Reappointments for various boards including Planning Board and Conservation Commission
- Approval of A/P Manifests totaling $2,344,270.00
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review financial manifests, tax and clerk reconciliations, and previous meeting minutes. Business items include presentations on community power and electricity supply aggregation, as well as a water feasibility analysis contract.
- A/P Manifests totaling $150,188.66
- P/R Manifests totaling $118,791.02
- Litchfield Community Garden Lease discussion
- Corning Farm Easement with NH Fish & Game
- Water Feasibility Analysis Contract
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review accounts payable and payroll manifests, approve meeting minutes, and consider the re-appointment of Kevin Brown as Road Agent. The board will also finalize a grant submission from CEI Consultants for the Stormwater Asset.
- A/P Manifests totaling $2,180,000.39
- P/R Manifests totaling $113,789.69
- Purchase order for Stewart Signs for $13,417.00
- Re-appointment of Kevin Brown as Road Agent
- CEI Consultants Stormwater Asset grant submission
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen is holding a public hearing regarding an amendment to the tax cap. The proposal would change the limit on local tax increases from a flat $175,000 to a 5% cap based on the prior fiscal year's actual local taxes raised.
- Public hearing on Article 4: Amending the tax cap
- Proposed change from $175,000 cap to a 5% cap
- Estimated 2023 tax rate impact: $0.00
- Board of Selectmen recommendation: 5-0-0
- Budget Committee recommendation: 5-4-0
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review financial manifests, approve tax credits, and consider several business items. Key discussions include a vote on the Article 6 fire engine purchase and a $52,148.00 school impact fee request.
- Vote to accept Article 6 Fire Engine Purchase with updated language
- $52,148.00 School Impact Fee Request
- Purchase order for Kustom Signals, Inc. in $13,540.00
- Selection of CEI Consultants for the Stormwater Asset Management Project
- Intent to Cut: Map 22, Lot 14
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will meet for a non-public session regarding personnel matters. There is no public comment period scheduled for this meeting.
- Non-public session regarding dismissal, promotion, compensation, or discipline of a public employee
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review consent items including the 2023 Default Budget of $7,716,898. The meeting includes public hearings regarding two one-time state payments totaling $159,959.06. The board will also discuss several service contracts and equipment purchases.
- Public hearing for $131,318.70 state bridge payment
- Public hearing for $28,640.36 NHRS contribution reimbursement
- Purchase of Milton Cat for $151,900 using ARPA and Solid Waste funds
- Contract with NRPC for General Planning Services up to $18,000
- 2023 Contract with Municipal Pest Management for $27,765.00
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will conduct a final review of the 2023 Warrant Articles and discuss fiscal year 2022 budget year-end projections. The meeting also includes the approval of consent items regarding accounts payable and payroll manifests.
- Final review of 2023 Warrant Articles
- FY22 Budget Year End Projections
- A/P Manifests totaling $346,667.19
- P/R Manifest for 1/5/23 ($68,458.77)
- Scheduling of meeting on Community Power
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the purchase of a fire engine for the Litchfield Fire Department. The meeting also includes a scheduled non-public session regarding reputation.
- Purchase of Fire Engine - LFD