Loudon public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen agreed to put a warrant article before Town Meeting to expend up to $600,000 from the Capital Replacement Fund for a used aerial fire truck. They decided cemetery salary lines will be calculated by adding a 2.8% COLA to the current fiscal year's approved amounts. An additional $5,000 was added to the police department cleaning line. The meeting was adjourned by a motion carried unanimously.

• Approved proposal to spend up to $600,000 on a used aerial fire truck (Board agreement)
• Set cemetery salary calculation method: current year line-item plus 2.8% COLA
• Added $5,000 to police department cleaning line
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Planning Board

The Loudon Planning Board will review minutes from November, discuss a proposed 6-lot subdivision, and hold public hearings for lot line adjustments, subdivisions, and site plans.

• Review of November 20, 2025, Zoning Amendment Workshop Minutes
• Review of November 20, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
• Public Hearing: Lot Line Adjustment at Loudon Ridge Road
• Public Hearing: Subdivision at Loudon Ridge Road
• Public Hearing: Site Plan at Batchelder Road

The Planning Board conditionally approved Applications #25-17, #25-18, and #25-21 with specific conditions, and approved Application #25-22 as presented. All motions passed with all members in favor. The Board also moved four proposed zoning amendments to a public hearing on January 15, 2026, and noted the cancellation of the December ZBA and Board of Permit meetings.

• Conditionally approved Application #25-17 (lot line adjustment & subdivision) with notation condition (all in favor)
• Conditionally approved Application #25-18 (2‑lot subdivision) with wetland certification and setback labeling conditions (all in favor)
• Conditionally approved Application #25-21 (church site plan) with four conditions (all in favor)
• Approved Application #25-22 (small contractor units site plan) as presented (all in favor)
• Moved proposed Zoning Amendments 2026-01 to 2026-04 to public hearing on Jan 15, 2026 (all in favor)
• Cancelled December ZBA meeting (report only)
• Cancelled Board of Permit meeting (report only)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review department updates and new business. Key items include a FEMA resolution and revised MVSD assessments for 2025-2026.

• FEMA Resolution
• Revised MVSD Assessment for 2025-2026
• Appointment paper for Christian Danforth (Asst. Moderator)
• Memo from Chief Blanchette regarding Senate Bill 245
• Appointment of Girl Scout Juniors of Troop 60180

The Selectmen approved the incorporation of the 2026 FEMA flood maps into Loudon's zoning ordinance. They also adopted the town motto, approved the Harvard Pilgrim ambulance contract, and appointed an Assistant Moderator. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted FEMA flood map incorporation into zoning ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved town motto “Loudon, a welcoming community with a big smile” (unanimous)
• Accepted Harvard Pilgrim Ambulance Standard Provider agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Christian Danforth as Assistant Moderator (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda, including removal of Chief Blanchette memo (unanimous)
• Approved Leonard’s Plumbing winterizing bill for Town Office bathrooms (zero cost, unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign ambulance agreement on behalf of the Town (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Loudon Board of Selectmen will appoint members to the Merrimack Valley School Board. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to fifteen minutes. No other agenda items are listed.

• Appointment of Merrimack Valley School Board members
• Public comment period (up to 15 minutes)

The Board decided to send letters to Oak Hill Road residents about their school tax payments to Concord schools. A vote on the Washington Street School project showed a majority in favor, with all members except two voting yes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 PM after a motion carried unanimously.

• Approved sending letters to Oak Hill Road residents regarding tax payments to Concord schools
• Washington Street School project vote: majority in favor (all members except Amanda York and Thomas Laliberte)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:14 PM carried (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously accepted the Emergency Medical Service Agreement with the Town of Canterbury, setting a $10,000 fee payable to Loudon beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The Board also adopted a revised veteran tax credit of $2,150 and approved changing supervisor terms from six to three years. Proposals to create two revolving funds (Library Maintenance ETF and Village Complex ETF) were rejected, and the sale of town property will not be placed on this year’s warrant.

• Approved Emergency Medical Service Agreement with Canterbury ($10,000 fee) (unanimous)
• Adopted revised veteran tax credit of $2,150
• Moved forward with supervisor term change to 3‑year terms
• Rejected Library Building Maintenance ETF proposal ($20,000 start)
• Rejected Village Complex ETF proposal ($20,000 start)
• Decided not to place town property sale on this year’s warrant

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will consider a contract with Sanders Searches, LLC and review memos and emails concerning a Lockwood & Whittemore complaint, a new private road name, two ambulance write‑off requests, and a Youngs Hill Road property issue. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, department updates, and public comment.

• Contract with Sanders Searches, LLC
• Memo from Chief Blanchette regarding Lockwood & Whittemore complaint
• Email from Deputy Lake about new private road name
• Two ambulance write‑off requests
• Email from Town Attorney concerning Youngs Hill Road property issue

The Selectmen accepted the consent agenda and approved a $1,520 contract with Sanders Searches, LLC to conduct property ownership research. They named the new private road Ridley Way, waived two ambulance invoices totaling $292.88, and adopted a legal directive for contacting the Town Attorney. The Board also processed Selectman Miller's resignation from the Planning Board Ex‑Officio and nominated Selectman Griffin to fill that position.

• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Sanders Searches, LLC for $1,520 (unanimous)
• Named subdivision lot 5‑1 off Bumfagon Road "Ridley Way" (unanimous)
• Waived ambulance invoice #25‑9437 for $151.71 (unanimous)
• Waived ambulance invoice #25‑12779 for $141.17 (unanimous)
• Adopted legal authorization directive for contacting Town Attorney (unanimous)
• Accepted Selectman Miller resignation from Planning Board Ex‑Officio (unanimous)
• Nominated Selectman Griffin as Planning Board Ex‑Officio (2 in favor, 1 abstained)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the November draft minutes as written, with all members voting in favor. Chair Robinson reminded members to submit monitoring reports for LCIP properties by Dec 31 and will draft a recruitment letter for new members. The Trails Subcommittee reported work with two private landowners on Kenney Road to develop new trails.

• Approved November draft minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three special exception applications. The board will also discuss updates to the fee schedule.

• Application #Z25-19: Reduced setback for Patty & Matt Smith at Map 24 Lot 03 (NH Route 129)
• Application #Z25-20: Reduced setback for Michael Jakubowski at Map 29 Lot 40 (Hardy Road)
• Application #Z25-21: Accessory structure in wetland buffer for Patty & Matt Smith at Map 24 Lot 03 (NH Route 129)
• Discussion of Fee Schedule Updates

The Zoning Board conditionally approved a front setback reduction to 35 feet for the Smith property, with a porch depth limit. It also approved an accessory structure in a wetland buffer for the Smith property and a side‑setback reduction to 18 feet for a shed on the Jakubowski property. Findings of Fact were adopted for each of the three applications.

• Conditionally approved Application #Z25-19 front setback reduction to 35 ft (yes: Bryan McGinn, Earl Tuson, Charlie Aznive, Alvin See, Steve Ives)
• Approved Application #Z25-21 accessory structure in wetland buffer (yes: Steve Ives, Alvin See, Charlie Aznive, Earl Tuson, Bryan McGinn)
• Approved Application #Z25-20 side setback reduction to 18 ft for shed (yes: Bryan McGinn, Earl Tuson, Charlie Aznive, Alvin See, Steve Ives)
• Adopted Findings of Fact for Application #Z25-19 (all in favor)
• Adopted Findings of Fact for Application #Z25-21 (all in favor)
• Adopted Findings of Fact for Application #Z25-20 (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved holding a Zoning Amendment Workshop on November 20, 2025. Members reviewed four proposed amendments dealing with definition alignment, non‑dwelling structures, flood‑insurance compliance, and outdoor event venues. The board decided the amendments will be sent to legal for review before returning to the Planning Board. No vote counts were recorded.

• Approved holding the Zoning Amendment Workshop (no vote tally recorded)
• Decided to forward the four proposed zoning amendments to legal for review before returning to the Planning Board

Planning Board

The Loudon Planning Board will review recent meeting minutes and hold a public hearing on the Capital Improvements Program. It will discuss the fee schedule and consider several applications for lot line adjustments, subdivisions, and site plans. The board will also report on upcoming special exception requests. No decisions are recorded yet.

• Application #25-22 Next Gen Properties LLC – Site Plan – Staniels Road
• Application #25-21 Stratton Living Trust – Site Plan – Batchelder Road
• Application #25-20 John Shaw/Nick Aleksonis – Subdivision – East Ricker Road
• Application #25-17 Barbara A. Young Revocable Trust – Lot Line Adjustment – Loudon Ridge Road
• Discussion of the planning fee schedule

The board adopted the Capital Improvements Program after a public hearing. It conditionally approved the Premier Roofing site plan with a loading restriction. Several applications were either conditionally approved or continued for further review at future meetings.

• Adopted Capital Improvements Program (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Application #25-06 (Premier Roofing) with loading/unloading restriction (unanimous)
• Continued Application #25-17 (lot line adjustment) to Dec 18 pending cemetery ownership review (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Application #25-20 (subdivision) with waivers and text correction condition (unanimous)
• Continued Application #25-21 (site plan) to site walk on Dec 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Application #25-22 (Next Gen Business Park) to Dec meeting pending easement clarification (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Loudon Board of Selectmen met on November 19, 2025 and discussed possible library budget items and the idea of hiring a maintenance person, but no motions were adopted on those proposals. The only motion was to adjourn, which was carried unanimously. No other votes or approvals were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a consent agenda that includes payroll manifests, the November 6 meeting minutes, the 2026 paid holiday schedule, a legal directive, a memo from Chief Blanchette, a letter from Kearsarge Energy, an abutter notification, and a thank‑you from Benjamin Franklin Academy. They will also acknowledge a raffle by the Loudon Firefighters Association, receive department head updates, and announce upcoming community meetings on zoning, planning, economic development, and school board topics.

• Consent agenda items: payroll manifests, 11/6/25 minutes, 2026 holiday schedule, legal directive, memo from Chief Blanchette, letter from Kearsarge Energy, abutter notification (M24, L03), thank‑you from Benjamin Franklin Academy
• Loudon Firefighters Association raffle
• Zoning Amendment Workshop – Nov. 20, 6:00 PM
• Planning Board Meeting – Nov. 20, 7:00 PM
• Economic Development Committee public info meeting – Dec. 4, 6:00 PM

The Selectmen waived the $30 fee for the Firefighter’s Association raffle. They accepted the consent agenda items, except the Legal Directive. The Board agreed to post the full year’s meeting schedule in advance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Waived $30 fee for Firefighter’s Association raffle (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda items except Legal Directive (unanimous)
• Approved posting all future meetings a year in advance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 PM (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Loudon Board of Selectmen will hold an emergency meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Offices, 55 South Village Road. The sole agenda item is to set the town's tax rate. The Board may enter a nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A if deemed necessary.

• Set the town tax rate (no specific amount disclosed in agenda)

The board unanimously approved using $1,512,081 from the unreserved fund balance to reduce the town's tax rate. It also unanimously authorized each selectman to sign the tax warrant individually, provided the rate stays at $4.46. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved use of $1,512,081 from unreserved fund to reduce tax rate (unanimous)
• Authorized each selectman to sign tax warrant individually, tax rate remains $4.46 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved a brief recess at 10:43 AM, a second recess at 11:45 AM, and then adjourned the meeting at 12:32 PM. All motions were carried with unanimous support. No budget items or contracts were formally approved.

• Recess motion at 10:43 AM carried (all in favor)
• Recess motion at 11:45 AM carried (all in favor)
• Adjournment motion at 12:32 PM carried (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved allocating $3,300 to the Community Action Program (CAP) and $3,300 to Granite VNA. It also agreed to raise trustee stipends from $200 to $300 per year. No other budget items were formally adopted. The meeting included several recess motions and an adjournment.

• Allocate $3,300 to CAP – approved
• Allocate $3,300 to Granite VNA – approved
• Increase trustee stipends to $300 per year – approved
• Recess at 9:56 AM – motion carried
• Recess at 11:43 AM – motion carried
• Recess at 12:45 PM – motion carried
• Adjourn at 12:57 PM – motion carried

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will consider a consent agenda that includes payroll manifests and recent meeting minutes. Department heads will give updates. A public hearing will be held to address unanticipated funds. The board will also discuss new and old business items and note upcoming community meetings.

• Consent agenda: payroll manifests and related payroll items
• Consent agenda: minutes from 10/21/25 and 10/27/25 meetings
• Public hearing for unanticipated funds
• Zoning Amendment Workshop scheduled for Nov. 20 at 6:00 PM
• Planning Board meeting scheduled for Nov. 20 at 7:00 PM

The Selectmen approved the consent agenda and authorized the chairman to sign the title for the 2015 International Terrastar ambulance. They agreed to move forward with the Volunteer Fire Assistance Funds Grant and accepted $40,152.32 in unanticipated funds from the CRSWRRC. The board held nonpublic sessions with the Road Agent and Tax Collector before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized signing title for 2015 International Terrastar ambulance (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Volunteer Fire Assistance Funds Grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $40,152.32 unanticipated funds from CRSWRRC (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session with Road Agent Pearl (unanimous)
• Exited nonpublic session with Road Agent Pearl (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session with Tax Collector Murdough-Osgood (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted to approve the October draft minutes as written, with all members in favor. Chair Robinson reminded members to submit monitoring reports for LCIP, FRPP, and ACEP properties by Dec. 20 for state and federal filing by Dec. 31. Updates were given on a proposed wetland buffer zoning amendment and on trail discussions, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved October draft minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board appointed Alternate Steve Ives to serve as a voting member. The board then voted to continue Application #Z25-20 to the November 25 meeting, with all members in favor. The meeting was adjourned after the motion passed unanimously.

• Appointed Steve Ives as voting member (unanimous)
• Continued Application #Z25-20 to Nov. 25 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Loudon Zoning Board of Adjustment met on October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM at 725 Route 129. The board approved moving Application #Z25-19 to the November 25 meeting, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:07 PM, also unanimously.

• Continue Application #Z25-19 to Nov 25 meeting – approved (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting – approved (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Ives as voting member – approved (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Loudon Board of Selectmen will hold a work session on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the town offices, 55 South Village Road. No specific agenda items are listed; the session may go into a nonpublic meeting if required under RSA 91-A.

The Selectmen voted to move forward with on‑call/per diem employment for two residents, Christian Danforth and Drew Weilbrenner, in the fire department. They also approved the Office Security and Door Locking Procedures, including keypad locks and alarm code access for police and fire chiefs. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved on‑call fire department hires for Christian Danforth and Drew Weilbrenner (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved Office Security and Door Locking Procedures dated Oct 27 2025 (motion carried, all in favor)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Loudon Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on two special‑exception applications that seek reduced setbacks—one for Map 24 Lot 03 on NH Route 129 (Patty & Matt Smith) and one for Map 29 Lot 40 on Hardy Road (Michael Jakubowski). The board will also discuss updates to the zoning fee schedule. Additional agenda items include roll call, review of the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes, and a report from the Board of Permit.

• Special exception for reduced setback – Map 24 Lot 03 – NH Route 129 (Patty & Matt Smith)
• Special exception for reduced setback – Map 29 Lot 40 – Hardy Road (Michael Jakubowski)
• Fee schedule updates

The board approved an amendment to remove Chip Barrett as an abutter from the September 25, 2025 minutes. It declared Applications #Z25-19 and #Z25-20 not to be developments of regional impact. Both applications were continued to site walks on October 31, 2025 (3:00 PM for #Z25-20 and 4:00 PM for #Z25-19). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Amended September 25, 2025 minutes to remove Chip Barrett as abutter (motion carried)
• Declared Application #Z25-19 not a development of regional impact (motion carried)
• Continued Application #Z25-19 to site walk Oct 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM (motion carried)
• Declared Application #Z25-20 not a development of regional impact (motion carried)
• Continued Application #Z25-20 to site walk Oct 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 PM (motion carried)

Board of Selectmen

The Loudon Board of Selectmen will review routine consent agenda items and discuss several new business items, including a Floodplain Resolution, a contract with CivicPlus for website accessibility, a Deed Waiver Policy, and bids for exterior bathroom and spigot installations. The Board of Permit meeting has been cancelled. Upcoming public events and reminders are also listed.

• Floodplain Resolution
• CivicPlus Accessibility Contract
• Deed Waiver Policy
• Exterior Bathrooms/Spigot Bids
• NHDOT Construction Plans (Rt 106/S. Village Rd/Chichester Rd)

The Selectmen accepted the consent agenda and approved the Flood Plain Resolution zoning ordinance. They also approved the CivicPlus website accessibility contract for $4,202.10 and adopted the Tax Deed Waiver Policy. The board entered and exited two nonpublic sessions and then adjourned.

• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Flood Plain Resolution zoning ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved CivicPlus website accessibility contract $4,202.10 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Deed Waiver Policy (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session on police personnel matters (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session on assistance and waiver matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board reviewed prior minutes and discussed several zoning amendment topics, including ADU definitions, parking requirements, side setbacks, and wetland buffer regulations. No votes or approvals were recorded for these items. The discussion on wetland buffers pertains to protecting the town’s wetlands. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 PM by a motion carried unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, motion carried)

Planning Board

The Loudon Planning Board will review minutes from recent meetings and hold public hearings on several development applications. Items include a site development request from Premier Roofing and two applications from the Barbara A. Young Revocable Trust for a lot line adjustment and a subdivision on Loudon Ridge Road. The board will also discuss a voluntary lot merger notice for Wilson and receive a report on an upcoming ZBA special exception request.

• Review of September 18, 2025 Zoning Amendment Workshop minutes
• Public hearing: Application #25-06 Premier Roofing – M01 L23 – Site Development
• Public hearing: Application #25-17 – Lot Line Adjustment – Loudon Ridge Road
• Public hearing: Application #25-18 – Subdivision – Loudon Ridge Road
• Notice of Voluntary Lot Merger – Wilson

The Planning Board approved several prior meeting minutes, then voted to continue Application #25-06 (Premier Roofing – Map 01 Lot 23) to the regularly scheduled meeting on November 20, 2025. The board also reviewed and signed a Notice of Voluntary Lot Merger for Vernon and Susan Wilson (Map 39 Lot 15 and Lot 15‑1). The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 PM.

• Approved Zoning Amendment Workshop minutes – all in favor
• Approved September 18, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (amended) – all in favor
• Approved September 23, 2025 Master Plan Subcommittee minutes (amended) – all in favor; Alicha Kingsbury abstained
• Continued Application #25-06 to Nov 20, 2025 meeting – all in favor
• Reviewed and signed Notice of Voluntary Lot Merger for Vernon and Susan Wilson – action taken
• Motion to adjourn adopted – all in favor

Board of Selectmen

The Board will review a consent agenda that includes payroll manifests, deed waivers, waste‑management surcharge information, an NHDES violation notice, and a notice of environmental assessment for the Penacook Lower Fall Hydroelectric Project. No substantive motions are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural. The agenda also lists several public events scheduled for October, such as a blood drive, zoning workshop, and drug take‑back.

• Payable & Payroll Manifests
• Deed Waivers
• Waste Mgmt. surcharge info.
• NHDES violation notification
• Notice of Environmental Assessment (Penacook Lower Fall Hydroelectric Project)

The Board accepted the consent agenda without objection. They voted to close S. Village Road between Wales Bridge Road and Recreation Drive from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on October 31 for Halloween safety. The board also entered and later exited a nonpublic session with Road Agent Russ Pearl, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Consent agenda accepted (unanimous)
• Closed S. Village Road on Halloween 5‑8 PM (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session with Road Agent (unanimous)
• Exited nonpublic session (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the September draft minutes by unanimous consent. No substantive actions or approvals were taken; the meeting was adjourned by Sandy Sims with all members in favor.

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved a $2,587.29 contract with CivicPlus and a $23,345.00 bid for a plastic bottle baler. They voted to enter and exit two nonpublic sessions and to unseal a series of historic meeting minutes. All motions carried with unanimous support.

• Approved CivicPlus contract for $2,587.29 (unanimous)
• Approved Atlantic Recycling Equipment LLC bid for $23,345.00 (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session with Tax Collector (unanimous)
• Exited nonpublic session at 7:49 PM (unanimous)
• Entered second nonpublic session at 7:50 PM (unanimous)
• Exited second nonpublic session at 9:00 PM (unanimous)
• Unsealed historic nonpublic meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:05 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Loudon Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to review minutes from August 28, 2025. The board will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception request for a business property.

• Application #Z25-18 Premier Roofing (Map 01 Lot 23): Special Exception for Reduced Front Setback

The board approved the minutes from the August 28 meeting. It voted 3‑2 to approve Application #Z25-18, reducing the front setback by 10 feet to 40 feet for parking. The board also adopted findings of fact, approved two permit applications (a craft fair and a road race), and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion that Application #Z25-18 is not a regional impact (unanimous)
• Approved front‑setback reduction for Application #Z25-18 (3-2)
• Adopted findings of fact (unanimous)
• Approved craft‑fair permit for Loudon Firefighters Association (no vote recorded)
• Approved road‑race permit for BFA Charter School (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Loudon Planning Board met on September 23, 2025 to review draft survey questions for updating the town’s Master Plan. Members examined sample housing and transportation questions, considered adding apartment‑style housing, and talked about distributing the survey to residents, including via postcard mailings. No motions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded, and no decisions were made at this meeting.

Planning Board

The Loudon Planning Board met on September 18, 2025 and discussed several proposed zoning amendments, including changes to accessory dwelling unit definitions, parking requirements, event limits, and wetland setbacks. No amendments were adopted, denied, or voted on during the meeting. The board scheduled its next meeting for October 16, 2025.

Planning Board

The Loudon Planning Board will review August 21 minutes and discuss its application fee schedule. It will hear public input on a subdivision proposal for Youngs Hill Road. The board will consider three lot‑line adjustment applications on Pleasant Street and a site‑development application for Continental Paving on Ricker Road. A special exception for Premier Roofing will be reported for the next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.

• Subdivision proposal – Zachery Roller – Youngs Hill Road
• Lot line adjustment – Application #25-14 – New England Flower Farms LLC – Pleasant Street
• Lot line adjustment – Application #25-15 – New England Flower Farms LLC & Huntington Trust – Pleasant Street
• Site development – Application #25-16 – Continental Paving – Map 01 Lot 05 – Ricker Road
• Discussion of fee schedule for planning applications

The board moved Application #25-06 to the October 16 meeting. It found Application #25-14 complete, not a regional impact, approved required waivers and adopted the proposal. Application #25-15 was also deemed complete, not a regional impact, and was conditionally approved with a deed‑merger condition. Fourteen waivers for the solar‑farm project (Application #25-16) were approved.

• Continued Application #25-06 to the Oct 16, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Declared Application #25-14 complete and not a development of regional impact (all in favor)
• Approved waivers for Application #25-14 (Sections 14.4(7) and 14.4(10)) (all in favor)
• Approved Application #25-14 (all in favor)
• Declared Application #25-15 complete and not a development of regional impact (all in favor)
• Conditionally approved Application #25-15 with deed‑merger condition for Lots 03 & 04 (all in favor)
• Approved 14 waivers for Application #25-16 covering landscaping, traffic, lighting, and wetland delineation (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will consider new business items including bids for dry hydrants and a tax payment agreement. They will also approve routine consent agenda items such as payroll manifests, the 2025 MS-1 tax levy, and a notice of mortgagee’s sale. Appointments of Mike Tardiff and Ned Lizotte to the Economic Development Committee will be confirmed, and permits for a craft fair and a flea market/marathon run will be discussed.

• Review of dry hydrant bids
• Discussion of tax payment agreement
• Appointment of Mike Tardiff & Ned Lizotte to Economic Development Committee
• Board of Permit for Craft Fair
• Board of Permit for Flea Market/Marathon Run

The Selectmen approved a $50,050 paving contract for Bee Hole Road, set the police detail hourly rate at $85, and approved several other items including a $5,286 dry‑hydrant repair, a $10,500 traffic‑patrol grant, a tax payment agreement, and the hiring of a firefighter and an AEMT. They also waived the fee for the Loudon Fire Association’s craft fair.

• Approved Young’s Paving bid for Bee Hole Rd – $50,050 (unanimous)
• Set police detail hourly rate at $85.00 (2‑1 vote)
• Approved dry hydrant repair bid from E. Haup Excavation – $5,286 (unanimous)
• Accepted tax payment agreement with property owner (unanimous)
• Approved NHOHS Traffic Enforcement Patrol Grant – $10,500 (unanimous)
• Waived fee for Loudon Fire Association craft fair (unanimous)
• Hired firefighter Jesse Manheit, effective 9/16/2025 (unanimous)
• Hired AEMT Heather Luby, effective 9/16/2025 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.

Selectmen voted unanimously to enter nonpublic sessions at 6:01 PM, 7:17 PM, and 8:02 PM under RSA 91‑A:3. They also voted unanimously to exit each session, seal the minutes, and adjourn at 8:37 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered nonpublic session with fire chief and deputy chief at 6:01 PM (unanimous)
• Exited nonpublic session at 7:14 PM (unanimous)
• Sealed nonpublic session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session with town administrator at 7:17 PM (unanimous)
• Exited nonpublic session at 8:02 PM (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session on reputation matters at 8:02 PM (unanimous)
• Exited nonpublic session at 8:36 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:37 PM (unanimous)

Recreation Committee

The Loudon Recreation Committee will review a donation of a movie screen, discuss options for trail cards, and decide on the format and audience for a car maintenance class. It will also review upcoming community events such as Candy Bar BINGO, a concert by Mr. Aaron Band, Tiny Explorers sessions, Birds of Prey presentations, and an orienteering event. Finally, the committee will consider the 2026‑2027 budget request for recreation programs.

• Movie Screen donation – Maureen DiTomaso
• Trail Cards – decision on pins or patches
• Car Maintenance Class – audience (younger vs. teens) and schedule (one‑time or regular)
• Upcoming events: Candy Bar BINGO, Mr. Aaron Band, Tiny Explorers, Birds of Prey, Orienteering
• 2026‑2027 recreation budget request

The committee agreed that every loop on each trail will be included on the trail cards and that a patch will be used as a reward. Maureen DiTomaso donated an inflatable outdoor movie screen for future movie nights. Upcoming events were scheduled, including Candy Bar BINGO on 9/26, Aaron Band on 10/5, and Birds of Prey on 10/25.

• Include all trail loops on trail cards and reward participants with a patch (unanimous agreement)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss items with the Town Attorney and representatives from NH Motor Speedway. The agenda includes a period for public comment.

• Appointment with Town Attorney
• Appointment with representatives from NH Motor Speedway

The Selectmen discussed bike‑week demo rides, event permitting, and fire‑department fee increases, but no approvals, denials, or policy changes were enacted. The meeting was formally adjourned after a motion carried unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, motion carried)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review a letter from Loudon Area Homeschoolers concerning the use of Charlie’s Barn. The board will also review reports on Vibra-Tech and the Clough Pond Town Beach.

• Letter from Loudon Area Homeschoolers regarding use of Charlie’s Barn
• NH DES Report regarding Clough Pond Town Beach
• Vibra-Tech Report
• Planning Board NODs #25-08, #25-10, #25-11, #25-12, #25-13

The Selectmen accepted the consent agenda and approved the use of Charlie’s Barn for a weekly home‑school group. They voted to hire Daniel Bouregard as Highway Maintainer, pending background checks. The board agreed to review the Highway Safety grant paperwork at the September 16 meeting and to put the outdoor water‑access project at Charlie’s Barn out to bid. Nonpublic session motions were entered and exited as required.

• Accepted consent agenda as written (all in favor)
• Approved Charlie’s Barn weekly home‑school use (all in favor)
• Approved hiring of Daniel Bouregard as Highway Maintainer (all in favor)
• Agreed to review Highway Safety grant paperwork at next meeting
• Agreed outdoor water‑access project at Charlie’s Barn will go out to bid
• Entered and exited nonpublic session with Police Chief (all in favor)
• Entered and exited nonpublic session with Road Agent (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 PM (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the draft August minutes with all members in favor. Chair Robinson announced that the Epps property, which carries a conservation easement, has been sold and that a letter with the easement will be sent to the new owners. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Accepted draft August minutes (unanimous)
• Chair to send easement letter to new owners of Epps property

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two applications for Map 58 Lot 20. The board will also discuss a scheduled zoning amendment workshop.

• Application #Z25-15 Huckins Revocable Trust: Special Exception for Wetland Buffer Impacts (Map 58 Lot 20)
• Application #Z25-17 Huckins Revocable Trust: Variance (Map 58 Lot 20)
• Zoning Amendment Workshop #1 scheduled for September 18

The board unanimously accepted the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted that Application #Z25-17 is not a development of regional impact and then approved the variance for that application with a condition to limit ground disturbance. The board also adopted the findings of fact for the application and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Declared Application #Z25-17 not a development of regional impact (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Application #Z25-17 with condition to minimize ground disturbance (5‑0)
• Adopted findings of fact for Application #Z25-17 (unanimous)
• Approved motion that the variance is not contrary to public interest (5‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Master Plan Subcommittee met on August 21, 2025. Mike Tardiff of CNHRPC explained available transportation funding and legislative housing approaches, and suggested a resident survey on housing and transportation to be sent out with responses hoped by Thanksgiving. The board scheduled the next meeting for September 23 at 6:00 PM. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Board

The Board accepted the July 17 and July 29 site‑walk minutes unanimously. It continued the Premier Roofing application #25‑06 to the September meeting. It conditionally approved subdivision applications #25‑08, #25‑10, and #25‑11 with specific conditions, all with unanimous support.

• Approved July 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (all in favor)
• Approved July 29, 2025 Premier Roofing Site Walk Minutes (all in favor)
• Approved July 29, 2025 Tracks & Trails LLC Site Walk Minutes (all in favor; Jeff Green abstained)
• Continued Application #25‑06 Premier Roofing to September 18, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Conditionally approved Application #25‑08 subdivision with five conditions (all in favor)
• Conditionally approved Application #25‑10 subdivision with five conditions (all in favor)
• Conditionally approved Application #25‑11 subdivision with two conditions (all in favor)
• Declared Application #25‑13 complete and not a development of regional impact (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen accepted the edited consent agenda. They voted to give the Chairman authority to sign the town's certificate for the NH Division of Safety Mobile Data Terminals grant. The board also approved sealed bids for a dry hydrant on Staniels Road, adopted new Personnel Policies, and appointed two new police patrol officers. Finally, the nonpublic session minutes were sealed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted edited consent agenda (all in favor)
• Authorized Chairman to sign grant certificate for Mobile Data Terminals (all in favor)
• Approved sealed bids for dry hydrant installation on Staniels Road (all in favor)
• Approved new Personnel Policies effective Aug 19, 2025 (all in favor)
• Appointed Ryan Gamble as part‑time patrolman with one‑year probation (all in favor)
• Appointed Jordan Bailey as full‑time patrolman with one‑year probation, start Sep 15, 2025 (all in favor)
• Sealed nonpublic session minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 PM (all in favor)

Recreation Committee

The committee gave updates on recent facility improvements and discussed ideas for upcoming events, but no formal actions or votes were recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm.

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously accepted the consent agenda and approved several purchases, including a red lightbar, antique sconce lights, and a utility trailer. They also approved commercial hauler permits for Casella Waste and Waste Management, accepted an $8,700 engineering contract for landfill monitoring, and authorized a municipal work zone agreement for Route 106 project 40632. Additional actions included appointing a Health Officer and posting a vacancy in the Highway Department.

• Accepted consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of full-size Red Lightbar for $160 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of Antique Sconce lights for $25 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of Utility Trailer for $305 (all in favor)
• Approved Commercial Hauler Permit for Casella Waste (2025-2026) (all in favor)
• Approved Commercial Hauler Permit for Waste Management (2025-2026) (all in favor)
• Accepted NOBIS Engineering $8,700 landfill monitoring contract (all in favor)
• Accepted Municipal Work Zone agreement for Route 106 project 40632 (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The commission accepted the July 2025 draft minutes. A voice vote approved the Chair signing an expedited wetlands permit to repair the Gues Meadow Brook culvert under the NH Motor Speedway. The Chair signed the documents on behalf of the commission.

• Accepted July 2025 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Chair signing expedited wetlands permit for culvert repair (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board conducted a site walk for Application #25-06 Premier Roofing at 129 Staniels Road. After discussing a special exception and a parking variance, the board voted to continue the application to the regularly scheduled meeting on August 21, 2025. The motion was made by Vice Chair Stanley Prescott, seconded by Jeff Green, and carried with all members in favor.

• Continued Application #25-06 Premier Roofing to Aug 21, 2025 meeting (motion carried, all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board conducted a site walk for Application #25-10 (Tracks & Trails LLC subdivision) on Bumfagon Road. Members reviewed the cistern location, possible house sites, and a box culvert. Vice Chair Stanley Prescott moved to continue the application to the regularly scheduled meeting on August 21, 2025; the motion was seconded by Alicha Kingsbury and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.

• Continued Application #25-10 to Aug 21 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved a motion to sign the certificate of authority for the 2025 Granite State Green Fleets Grant, authorizing the purchase of a new truck with a grant of up to $187,670 and a town match of $80,430. They entered a nonpublic session, later exited it, and voted to seal the minutes of that session, each action passing unanimously. The board also agreed to send a letter to LYAA informing the town will assume scheduling of the recreation fields and to distribute a survey and informational sheet to residents near the Wales Bridge project.

• Approved signing certificate of authority for Granite State Green Fleets Grant (grant up to $187,670, town match $80,430) – unanimous
• Approved entering nonpublic session at 7:23 PM – unanimous
• Approved exiting nonpublic session at 8:09 PM – unanimous
• Approved sealing nonpublic session minutes – unanimous
• Approved adjournment at 8:10 PM – unanimous
• Decided to send letter to LYAA notifying town will take over recreation field scheduling – unanimous
• Agreed to send survey and informational sheet to residents near Wales Bridge project – unanimous

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board approved the amended special exception (Application #Z25-16) for front setback reduction to 25 ft, rear to 19 ft, and front/north side to 0 ft, with a condition limiting the relief to the structures shown in the April 2025 plan. The board continued Application #Z25-15 to the August 28, 2025 meeting. Two permit applications (Ragnar Reach the Beach and Old Home Day) were also approved. Prior meeting minutes were accepted unanimously.

• Approved Application #Z25-16 (special exception) with condition; vote 3‑0
• Continued Application #Z25-15 to Aug 28 2025; unanimous vote
• Approved Ragnar Reach the Beach permit application
• Approved Old Home Day permit application
• Approved June 20 2025 Special Meeting minutes; unanimous
• Approved June 26 2025 Regular Meeting minutes; unanimous
• Approved July 7 2025 Site Walk minutes; unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 8:24 PM; unanimous

Planning Board

The Board accepted the June 19 meeting minutes. It conditionally approved Application #25-07 (lot line adjustment) with two spelling and label conditions. It continued Application #25-08 to the August 21 meeting and approved Application #25-10 as complete and not a regional impact, including approval of a waiver for a longer dead‑end street. Site walks were scheduled for Applications #25-06 and #25-10 on July 29, 2025.

• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (all in favor, Jeff Green abstained)
• Conditionally approved Application #25-07 (lot line adjustment) with spelling and label conditions
• Continued Application #25-08 to the August 21, 2025 meeting
• Approved Application #25-10 as complete (all in favor)
• Declared Application #25-10 not a regional impact (all in favor)
• Approved Waiver #1 for a dead‑end street longer than allowed (all in favor)
• Scheduled site walks for Applications #25-06 and #25-10 on July 29, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the 2025‑2026 annual Assessing Services contract with Christina Murdough for $42,960. They also waived the $350 fee for Old Home Day, authorized the chairman to sign the State of NH Parade Permit, approved a Light Commercial Hauler Permit for Shaver Disposal, and accepted a series of beacon and strainer purchase bids. A nonpublic session was opened and later closed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Assessing Services contract $42,960 (unanimous)
• Waived $350 fee for Old Home Day Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign State of NH Parade Permit (unanimous)
• Approved Light Commercial Hauler Permit for Shaver Disposal (unanimous)
• Accepted bids for beacons and strainers (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session per RSA 91‑A:3 (unanimous)
• Exited nonpublic session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:21 PM (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved the proposed changes to the Loudon Police and Fire detail rates. They also voted to make the new rates effective on July 13, 2025. A nonpublic session was held with the Police Chief, its minutes were sealed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved change to Police detail rate ($65/hr officer, $15/hr admin fee, $15/hr cruiser fee; total $95/hr billing) – all in favor
• Approved change to Fire detail rate (e.g., $85/hr Chief’s Officers billed $100/hr, etc.) – all in favor
• Approved making the new Police and Fire detail rates effective July 13, 2025 – all in favor
• Authorized entry into a nonpublic session with Police Chief Flanders at 7:50 PM – all in favor
• Authorized exit from the nonpublic session at 8:31 PM – all in favor
• Authorized sealing of the nonpublic session minutes – all in favor
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 8:33 PM – all in favor

Conservation Commission

The commission voted to accept the draft minutes from June, with all members in favor. No other motions were taken. The meeting included updates on signage, trail monitoring, and a new recreation coordinator, but no further decisions were made.

• Accepted June draft minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen accepted the consent agenda as written. They entered and exited a nonpublic session to discuss a personnel matter. The Board approved the hiring of lan McCurry as an on‑call Firefighter/EMT per‑diem employee. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted consent agenda (all in favor)
• Entered nonpublic session per RSA 91‑A:3, II(1) (2‑0 vote)
• Exited nonpublic session (2‑0 vote)
• Approved hiring of lan McCurry as Firefighter/EMT on‑call per‑diem (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board accepted the May 22, 2025 minutes and scheduled a site walk for a special‑exception application. It found two applications not to be regional impacts. After unanimous votes on all five variance tests, the Board approved a variance allowing New England Flower Farm to merge Lots 3 and 4, which are bisected by Pleasant Street.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Declared Application #Z25-16 not a development of regional impact (all in favor)
• Scheduled site walk for Application #Z25-16 on July 7, 2025 (all in favor)
• Declared Application #Z25-17 not a development of regional impact (all in favor)
• Approved variance for New England Flower Farm (Application #Z25-10) to merge Lots 3 & 4 across Pleasant Street after unanimous votes on all five variance tests

Board of Selectmen

The Board authorized the Chairman to sign the bill of sale and title for three town vehicles. The Board adopted the amended hiring policy, the formal complaint form, and approved the junkyard license renewal for Jeffrey and Forrest Green with a required inspection. The Board also agreed to send a letter to the Merrimack Valley School District and to schedule a public meeting for the Wales Bridge Road project. The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 PM.

• Authorized Chairman to sign bill of sale and title for 2013 Ford Taurus Police vehicle, 2005 International 8600, and 2004 K1500 Chevrolet Pick‑Up (motion carried)
• Approved the amended Town of Loudon Hiring Policy (motion carried)
• Adopted the Town of Loudon Formal Complaint Form effective June 23 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Junkyard License Renewal for Jeffrey and Forrest Green at 416 Bumfagon Road, conditional on property inspection before Sep 1 2025 (motion carried)
• Agreed to send drafted letter to Merrimack Valley School District (decision)
• Agreed to schedule a public meeting for the Wales Bridge Road project (decision)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:47 PM (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board unanimously decided not to use audio‑visual equipment for its meetings. Members voted to keep Chair Earl Tuson in his role for the duration of the meeting. A motion to grant a rehearing of Application #Z24-31 was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 AM.

• Unanimously decided not to utilize AV equipment for ZBA meetings
• Motion to keep Chair Earl Tuson as chair for the meeting approved (4‑0)
• Motion to grant rehearing of Application #Z24-31 approved (5‑0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:53 AM approved (5‑0)

Planning Board

The board granted a 90‑day extension for the John C. Johnson road project (Application #22‑14) until September 17, 2025. It continued three pending applications (#25‑06, #25‑07, #25‑08) to the July 17, 2025 meeting. It approved the NE Flower Farms lot‑line adjustment (Application #25‑09) with required waivers and no conditions.

• Granted 90‑day extension for Application #22‑14 (John C. Johnson) until Sep 17 2025 (motion carried)
• Continued Application #25‑06 (Premier Roofing) to July 17 2025 (motion carried)
• Continued Application #25‑07 (Tombarello/Roberts) to July 17 2025 (motion carried)
• Continued Application #25‑08 (Stratton subdivision) to July 17 2025 (motion carried)
• Determined Application #25‑07 complete (motion carried)
• Declared Application #25‑07 not a development of regional impact (motion carried)
• Approved waivers for Application #25‑09 (Sections 14.4(7) and 14.4(10)) (motions carried)
• Approved Application #25‑09 without conditions (motion carried)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen accepted the consent agenda, waived a fire‑association fee, and approved funding for a new police copier. They authorized the Chairman to sign the Highway Safety Grant report and a Commercial Haulers permit, and unanimously approved a resident's request for a temporary home. Auction sales of several municipal vehicles were also approved.

• Accepted consent agenda (minus letters from J. Brown and W. Fiske) – motion carried, all in favor
• Waived fee for Loudon Fire Association permits – unanimous agreement
• Approved use of funds to purchase a new police copier – motion carried, all in favor
• Authorized Chairman to sign the NH Office of Highway Safety Patrol Activity Report – motion carried, all in favor
• Unanimously approved a temporary home placement for a fire‑victim on his property
• Authorized Chairman to sign the Commercial Haulers permit for NH Motor Speedway – motion carried, all in favor
• Approved auction sales of municipal vehicles (utility trailer $645, rescue sled $100, rescue toboggan $380, police sedan $2,350, road tractor $8,100, Chevy 1500 $1,250) – each motion all in favor

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the Special Event License for NHMS, requiring a Road Marshal to ride with each manufacturer group during the demo rides. Funding for additional officers will come from Highway Safety Grants, with the possibility of a detail rate if the grant ends. The Board will review license requirements with Code Enforcement. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Special Event License for NHMS with Road Marshal condition
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried unanimously)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved a $41,465 contract with Youngs Excavating and Paving to pave and excavate intersection aprons at several town roads. They also approved the fire department’s acquisition of a 1978 Federal Excess Property pickup and wrote off an ambulance invoice of $163.90. Additional actions included adopting a new 91‑A Right‑to‑Know policy, granting a Memorial Day holiday waiver, appointing two assistant supervisors for the checklist, and tabling a stone‑crushing proposal until June 17. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved paving and excavation contract for intersection aprons at Bear Hill Rd, Sanborn Rd, Gilmanton Rd, Kenney Rd, and Mackenzie Rd, total $41,465.00 (All in favor)
• Tabled stone and glass crushing proposal until June 17 (All in favor)
• Approved acquisition of a 1978 Federal Excess Property pickup for fire department use (All in favor)
• Approved write‑off of ambulance invoice #25‑4194 for $163.90 (All in favor)
• Approved holiday waiver granting Memorial Day to a probationary employee (All in favor)
• Approved appointment of Anne Marie Gilligan as Assistant Supervisor of the Checklist (term until March 14, 2026) (All in favor)
• Approved appointment of Cheryl Spagnuolo as Assistant Supervisor of the Checklist (term until March 14, 2026) (All in favor)
• Approved new 91‑A Right‑to‑Know request policy and fillable form (All in favor)

Conservation Commission

The commission unanimously accepted the May meeting minutes. Members approved draft language for signs at the Chesley Field property. A site walk with the state planner at the Taylor Haines property was scheduled, and the Trails Subcommittee reported needed bridge repairs. The Recreation Coordinator will work with the Trails Subcommittee on a trail card project.

• Accepted May minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft sign language for Chesley Field (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board voted 4‑1 to deny Jennifer Sawyer’s special exception to increase venue events from 12 to 16 per season. It then approved Zachary and Allison Stone’s request to reduce a side setback to 7 feet for an above‑ground pool, with a residential‑use condition, by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. A special meeting was scheduled for June 20 to rehear a sand‑and‑gravel denial, and several community events were approved.

• Approved meeting minutes (amended) – motion carried, all in favor
• Denied Application #Z25-08 (increase events to 16) – vote: Bryan McGinn yes, Jeff Leonard yes, Earl Tuson yes, Charlie Aznive no, Alvin See yes
• Adopted findings of fact for Application #Z25-08 – motion carried
• Approved Application #Z25-14 (side setback reduction to 7 ft) – vote: Alvin See yes, Charlie Aznive yes, Earl Tuson yes, Jeff Leonard yes, Bryan McGinn yes
• Adopted findings of fact for Application #Z25-14 – motion carried
• Scheduled special meeting for June 20 at 8:15 AM to rehear Cleveland Waters and Bass on sand‑and‑gravel denial
• Approved community events: National Night Out (Aug 5), weekly farmers market, Rusty Lantern’s car shows
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 PM – motion carried, all in favor

Board of Selectmen

The Board accepted the consent agenda and waived fees for the National Night Out event. They approved a 10‑year extension of the Barn Preservation Easement at 845 Loudon Ridge Road. Motions were passed to sign Form 8283, appoint Nancy Huckins to the Trails Committee, write off $2,126.27 in ambulance invoices, and allow the Freewill Baptist Church to repair the Old Town Hall. Finally, the Board accepted the R&D Paving bid of $266,317.95 to proceed with road work.

• Accepted consent agenda (All in favor)
• Waived fees for National Night Out on Aug 5 2025 (All in favor)
• Extended Barn Preservation Easement at 845 Loudon Ridge Rd for 10 years (All in favor)
• Signed Form 8283 for charitable contribution (All in favor)
• Appointed Nancy Huckins to Trails Committee (term until Mar 14 2026) (All in favor)
• Wrote off ambulance invoices totaling $2,126.27 (All in favor)
• Approved Freewill Baptist Church repairs to Old Town Hall (All in favor)
• Accepted R&D Paving bid for $266,317.95 for road work (All in favor)

Planning Board

The Board approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It found the Premier Roofing application complete and not a regional impact development. The Board voted to continue consideration of the application to the June 19 meeting. An adjournment motion was also carried.

• Approved April 17 minutes (all in favor, three abstentions)
• Approved that Premier Roofing application is complete (all in favor)
• Approved that Premier Roofing application is not a development of regional impact (all in favor)
• Continued Premier Roofing application to June 19 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (all in favor)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee approved the minutes from the April 13, 2024 meeting. The committee set the date for Family Field Day on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and assigned planning to Ashley McGinn and Greg Tetreault. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Family Field Day for June 28, 2025 (planning assigned to Ashley McGinn and Greg Tetreault)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen accepted the consent agenda and adopted five new policies and the Board of Selectmen Bylaws. They appointed Robert Lyon to the Trails Committee through March 14, 2026. The sealed paving bids were tabled until the May 20 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.

• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Lyon to Trails Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted Board, Committee and Commission Appointment Protocol (unanimous)
• Adopted Records Retention Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Acceptance of Donations of Money and Personal Property Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Nonpublic Meeting Minutes Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Board of Selectmen Bylaws (unanimous)
• Tabled sealed paving bids until May 20 meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted to accept the April draft minutes, with all members in favor. Members reported that the Zoning Board denied Loudon Sand and Gravel access to Map 30 Lot 15 and approved the Tracks and Trails project on Map 52 Lot 05-01. The commission discussed ongoing trail maintenance, monitoring assignments, and upcoming zoning work sessions.

• Accepted April draft minutes (unanimous vote)
• Noted Zoning Board denial of Loudon Sand and Gravel access (Map 30 Lot 15)
• Noted Zoning Board approval of Tracks and Trails (Map 52 Lot 05-01)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 3, 7, and 10 site‑walk minutes. A motion to delete “Vice Chair” from Jeff Leonard’s title in the minutes was also approved. No substantive decision on the Loudon Sand and Gravel special‑exception application was recorded.

• Deleted “Vice Chair” from Jeff Leonard’s title in minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April 3, 2025 site‑walk minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April 7, 2025 site‑walk minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April 10, 2025 site‑walk minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen voted to pay out an employee's vacation time. They signed the fire warden appointment paper and agreed to recognize National Municipal Clerk's Week. The board decided to add several draft policies to the agenda for the next meeting and to create a spreadsheet tracking the processing of sealed minutes. The meeting was adjourned after a motion carried.

• Approved vacation payout for employee (policy authorizes)
• Signed fire warden appointment paper
• Approved recognition of National Municipal Clerk's Week
• Added draft policies to next meeting agenda
• Approved creation of spreadsheet to track sealed minutes processing
• Planned TA Pearl to attend Communications Council meeting on website access
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Board voted to approve the regular meeting minutes from March 20, 2025. The motion was made by Alicha Kingsbury, seconded by Forrest Green, and carried with two members abstaining. No other actions or approvals were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried; Jeff Miller and Jeff Green abstained)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen accepted the consent agenda and reappointed the town’s Forest Fire Wardens and Deputy Wardens. They authorized Road Agent Russ Pearl to solicit bids for paving Clough Hill Road (5,150 ft) and approved a one‑year landowner approval period for a list of Class VI roads. The board also moved forward with a clean‑fleet procurement request and hired a new highway truck driver.

• Accepted consent agenda – all in favor
• Reappointed Forest Fire Wardens and equipment – all in favor
• Authorized bid request for paving Clough Hill Road (5,150 ft) – all in favor
• Approved 1‑year landowner approval for listed Class VI roads – all in favor
• Authorized Chair to sign landowner and Sno‑Shakers permission forms – all in favor
• Agreed to submit request for proposals for a new clean‑fleet plow truck – board agreed
• Appointed Economic Development Committee members – 2 in favor, 1 abstention, motion carries
• Hired Scott Calley as Highway Department truck driver (start 4/16/2025) – all in favor

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board approved the site walk minutes. The board voted to continue Application #Z25-11 to the April 24 meeting, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved site walk minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Application #Z25-11 to April 24 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee approved the March 11, 2024 minutes. It set the Candy Bar Bingo for April 26, confirmed a Pickle Ball Tournament for August 20, and scheduled the LES Health and Wellness event for June 6. A tentative Family Field Day was noted for June 28, and the next meeting was set for May 13, 2025.

• Approved March 11, 2024 minutes
• Scheduled Candy Bar Bingo for Saturday, April 26 at 6 pm (doors 5:30 pm)
• Confirmed Pickle Ball Tournament for August 20, co‑sponsored by the Lions Club
• Scheduled LES Health and Wellness event for June 6, 2 pm‑7 pm
• Noted tentative Family Field Day for Saturday, June 28
• Set next meeting for May 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved hiring Kayla Post as the part‑time administrative assistant for the Loudon Police Department. They also approved hiring Alliya Eddy as a one‑year probationary per‑diem employee for the Loudon Fire Department and gave Fire Chief Blanchette citation authority from the NHDOS. The board authorized a $2,055.80 purchase of ten panic buttons from Encore Fire Protection using budget line 01‑41941‑400‑430. They tabled the request to shift overtime funds to the part‑time budget, required department heads to use microphones, and granted the NH Sno‑Shakers snowmobile club one‑year use of missing Class VI roads pending a five‑year review next year.

• Hired Kayla Post as part‑time police administrative assistant (all in favor)
• Hired Alliya Eddy as one‑year probationary per‑diem fire department employee (all in favor)
• Granted Fire Chief Blanchette citation authority from NHDOS (all in favor)
• Approved employee pay increase (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of ten panic buttons for $2,055.80 from Encore Fire Protection (budget line 01‑41941‑400‑430) (all in favor)
• Tabled request to move overtime budget funds to part‑time budget (to be discussed privately)
• Required department heads to use microphones at the table (all in favor)
• Approved one‑year use of missing Class VI roads for NH Sno‑Shakers, with five‑year review next year (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission accepted the draft March minutes and unanimously approved $1,000 donations to both the Clough Pond Association and the Rocky Pond Association to support milfoil monitoring. The commission also recorded receipt of $550 from LCHIP for Pearl Farm monitoring. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved acceptance of March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Clough Pond Association (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Rocky Pond Association (unanimous)
• Recorded receipt of $550 from LCHIP for Pearl Farm monitoring

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to continue Application #Z25-09 to the April 24 meeting. The board also voted to adjourn the meeting. Both motions passed with all members in favor.

• Continue Application #Z25-09 to April 24 meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to continue Application #Z24-31 to the April 24th meeting. The motion was seconded and approved with all members in favor. The board then moved to adjourn, which was also approved unanimously. The meeting ended at 5:45 PM.

• Continued Application #Z24-31 to April 24 meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the consent agenda and authorized the Chairman to sign the landfill post‑closure report. They approved write‑offs for two emergency service bills and confirmed multiple appointments to town boards and departments. The Board unanimously agreed Chief Flanders should continue with the MDT grant process and expressed continued interest in the Wales Bridge replacement, authorizing the Chairman to sign on the Board’s behalf. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 PM.

• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign landfill post‑closure report (unanimous)
• Authorized write‑off of emergency bills 23‑18321 and 23‑18387 ($1,260 each) (unanimous)
• Approved multiple appointments (Supervisor of Checklist, Zoning Board members, Welfare Fair Hearings Board members, Welfare Director, Deputy Welfare Director) (unanimous)
• Unanimously agreed Chief Flanders should continue with MDT grant process (cost $10,287.64, state funded)
• Authorized Chairman to sign indicating continued interest in Wales Bridge project (municipal cost $968,000) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 PM (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen voted unanimously to hold a nonpublic session, later to end it, and to seal the minutes from that session. They also tabled discussion on an employee's vacation payout request until more information is available. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered nonpublic session (3-0)
• Exited nonpublic session (3-0)
• Sealed minutes from nonpublic session (3-0)
• Tabled employee vacation payout discussion
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved Applications #Z25-02, #Z25-03, #Z25-04 and #Z25-05 for Rock Edge NH LLC, each with unanimous votes. Conditions were added to limit the wetland buffer reduction to excavation and reclamation. The Board also continued Application #Z24-31 to a site walk on April 3, 2025, and recused a member on Application #Z25-09, postponing it to a future meeting.

• Approved Application #Z25-02 (sand and gravel removal) – unanimous vote
• Approved Application #Z25-03 (wetland buffer reduction) with condition limiting relief to excavation – unanimous vote
• Approved Application #Z25-04 (access to land‑locked lot) – unanimous vote
• Approved Application #Z25-05 (wetland crossing upgrade) – unanimous vote
• Continued Application #Z24-31 to site walk on April 3, 2025 – unanimous vote
• Recused member Charlie Aznive on Application #Z25-09; Board postponed the application – no vote recorded

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen voted to hold a nonpublic session, later to end it, to seal the session minutes, and finally to adjourn the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Entered nonpublic session (all in favor)
• Exited nonpublic session (all in favor)
• Sealed minutes from nonpublic session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Board denied Waiver #1 to waive Article 23.4 for Class VI road upgrades (4 no, 3 yes). Waivers #2 through #5 were approved unanimously. The Smith subdivision application was continued to the April 17 meeting, while the Moisis/Nowe lot‑line adjustment and the Scribner Hill site‑plan amendment were each conditionally approved unanimously. A voluntary lot merger on Clough Hill Road was signed unanimously.

• Waiver #1 denied (4 no, 3 yes)
• Waivers #2‑5 approved (unanimous)
• Application #25‑01 (Smith subdivision) continued to April 17 meeting (unanimous)
• Application #25‑03 (Moisis/Nowe lot‑line adjustment) conditionally approved (unanimous)
• Application #25‑04 (Scribner Hill site‑plan amendment) conditionally approved with two conditions (unanimous)
• Voluntary lot merger on Clough Hill Road signed unanimously