Newmarket public meetings in 2021

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the town and school budgets, following up on library budget questions. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes. This is a working session ahead of a public hearing on the 2022-2023 budget scheduled for January 3rd.

• Library budget questions follow-up
• Town budget discussion
• School budget discussion
• Meeting minutes approval for Nov. 26 and Dec. 6
• Next meeting: Public Hearing on 2022-2023 budget on Jan. 3rd

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading vote on a resolution authorizing up to $8,552,857 in refunding bonds to refinance two 2017 wastewater bonds. The Council will also consider second reading approval of a resolution to withdraw the Downtown TIF district, and first readings on sludge thickening planning, the FY2023 default budget, and an advisory committee membership change.

• Resolution #2021/2022-14: Authorizes up to $8,552,857 in refunding bonds to refinance 2017A and 2017B wastewater bonds (public hearing and 2nd reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-19: Withdrawal of Downtown TIF (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-20: Sludge Thickening & Supplemental Carbon Upgrade Planning (1st reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-21: FY2023 Default Budget (1st reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-22: Amendment to Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee Membership (1st reading)

The Town Council voted 6-0 to rescind its November 17 second reading and adoption of Resolution #2021/2022-14 because the required public hearing was not properly noticed, then held a properly noticed hearing and re-adopted the resolution 6-0. The council also approved the annual Downtown TIF withdrawal payment, advanced a sludge thickening and supplemental carbon upgrade planning resolution to the March ballot, and took up the FY2023 Default Budget. A motion to approve the FY2023 Default Budget passed by a vote recorded as 0-0-0, and a resolution amending the Riverfront Advisory Committee membership was read but a correction to make the new member non-voting was deferred to a second reading.

• Rescinded Nov 17 second reading/adoption of Resolution #2021/2022-14 over improper public hearing notice (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021/2022-14 authorizing issuance of Refunding Bonds after public hearing (6-0-0)
• Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021/2022-19, annual Downtown TIF withdrawal payment (6-0-0)
• Suspended rules to vote on Resolution #2021/2022-20 after first reading (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021/2022-20, Sludge Thickening & Supplemental Carbon Upgrade Planning (6-0-0)
• Suspended rules to vote on Resolution #2021/2022-21 after first reading (6-0-0)
• Motion to approve FY2023 Default Budget passed by a vote recorded as 0-0-0

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold two public hearings: one for renewal of an excavation permit for Seacoast Materials LLC at 421 Wadleigh Falls Road, and another for a Site Plan & Special Use Permit for Seacoast Pool Plastering LLC to build a 6,000 sq ft office/warehouse at 446 & 451 Wadleigh Falls Road. The board will also workshop stormwater regulation updates, discuss accessory dwelling unit regulations, and consider zoning changes for housing and mixed-use development along North Main Street.

• Public hearing: renewal of excavation permit for Seacoast Materials LLC at 421 Wadleigh Falls Road (Tax Map R6, Lot 2, B3 Zone)
• Public hearing: Site Plan & Special Use Permit for Seacoast Pool Plastering LLC for 6,000 sq ft office/warehouse, 78,000 sq ft gravel storage, 8 parking spaces at 446 & 451 Wadleigh Falls Road (Tax Map R6, Lots 50-7 & 50-8)
• Waiver requests from applicant for tree planting, plan scale, pedestrian amenities, building elevation, parking spaces, landscaping, and outdoor lighting
• Worksession on updating Stormwater Regulations with Bill Arcieri of VHB Consultants
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations and zoning changes for mixed-use development along North Main Street

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee has no agenda available for this meeting. The agenda text indicates there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The committee discussed evolving from an advisory role into a workgroup and agreed to request that the Town Council add a non-resident member slot. Members also established a process for staff-level grant coordination and reviewed updates on the UNH/DES project at Schanda Park.

• Consensus to request Town Council add a non-resident member slot
• Consensus to use town staff as liaison for grant applications

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee will review the proposed school budget for 2022-2023 and discuss questions regarding the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Review of School Proposed Budget 2022-2023
• School Q1 – 2021-2022 Questions
• Public Comment

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will consider three resolutions in second reading, including a $598,500 contract amendment for Tucker Well construction engineering, a watermain replacement project on New Road, and a sewer main bottleneck replacement on Route 108. The council will also hold a first reading on a resolution to withdraw the Downtown TIF district and consider appointing Julianna Tyson to the Conservation Commission. The meeting includes public forum, minutes approval, and reports from the town manager and committees.

• Resolution #2021/2022-15: $598,500 contract amendment with Wright-Pierce for Tucker Well construction engineering
• Resolution #2021/2022-16: New Road watermain replacement and drainage improvements project
• Resolution #2021/2022-17: Route 108 sewermain bottleneck replacement
• Resolution #2021/2022-19: First reading on withdrawal of Downtown TIF
• Appointment of Julianna Tyson to Conservation Commission as alternate member (term expires April 2024)

The Town Council approved three resolutions funding engineering work on water and sewer infrastructure: $598,500 for Tucker Well construction engineering, $222,400 for the New Road watermain and drainage project, and $88,500 for the Route 108 sewermain bottleneck replacement. All three passed 7-0-0. The council also appointed Julianna Tyson as an alternate to the Conservation Commission by a 4-1-2 vote, and read a resolution withdrawing the Downtown TIF into the record for a first reading.

• Approved $598,500 for Tucker Well construction engineering (7-0-0)
• Approved $222,400 for New Road watermain and drainage engineering (7-0-0)
• Approved $88,500 for Route 108 sewermain bottleneck design (7-0-0)
• Approved November 17, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Appointed Julianna Tyson as Conservation Commission alternate, term ends April 2024 (4-1-2, Conley opposed)
• Read Resolution #2021/2022-19 withdrawing the Downtown TIF into the record (first reading, no vote)

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to review the town's proposed 2022-2023 budget, along with calendar review, approval of previous minutes, and a committee member's resignation. Public comment is also scheduled. The meeting is primarily a working session on the budget.

• Review of Town Proposed Budget 2022-2023
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2021
• Resignation of committee member
• Next meeting scheduled for Dec. 6 to review school budget

The Budget Committee received a presentation from Town Manager Steve Fournier on the proposed FY2022-2023 operating budget, which the Town Council had approved at $15,165,541. No vote was taken on the budget itself; the committee discussed details and scheduled further reviews. In procedural actions, the committee approved the October 25, 2021 minutes (10-0) and accepted the resignation of member Eric Wigode.

• Approved October 25, 2021 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Accepted resignation of committee member Eric Wigode (unanimous)
• No vote taken on the proposed $15,165,541 FY2022-2023 town budget; review and discussion only

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear two public hearings for variance requests: one for a 27’ x 18’ structure at 10 Nichols Avenue with setback adjustments, and another for a 16’ x 26’ bedroom addition at 67 Grant Road with a minor setback deviation. Both hearings will review compliance with local zoning ordinances.

• Variance for 27’ x 18’ structure at 10 Nichols Avenue (16’ setback vs. 25’ required)
• Variance for 16’ x 26’ bedroom addition at 67 Grant Road (24.4’ setback vs. 25’ permitted)
• Public hearings for both variance requests

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission will convene a procedural meeting with no substantive votes. The agenda includes routine reports, public comments, and updates on minor projects like tree removal and trail markers, but no ordinances or contracts are scheduled for approval.

The Conservation Commission approved five motions to spend from the Conservation Fund: up to $1,200 to drop a large white pine at Piscassic-Loiselle, up to $200 for fence rails there, up to $700 for a Heron Point kiosk sign and trail map, up to $400 for Heron Point trail markers, and rescinded $162.72 in unused Wiggin Farm sign printing funds. The commission also received a presentation on the proposed Great Bay Living Shoreline plan for Schanda Park; no vote was taken on that plan. The October 14, 2021 minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.

• Approved up to $1,200 for Orion Tree Service to drop a large white pine at Piscassic-Loiselle Conservation Area (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200 for replacement fence rails at Piscassic Loiselle Conservation Area entrance (unanimous)
• Approved up to $700 for a Heron Point kiosk interpretive sign and trail map by Martin Forestry (unanimous)
• Approved up to $400 for trail markers and nails at Heron Point Sanctuary (unanimous)
• Rescinded remaining $162.72 for Wiggin Farm interpretive sign printing (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2021 draft minutes as written (unanimous)
• Appointed Melissa Brogle as a voting member for the evening
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:23 PM (unanimous)

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will consider approving two resolutions in second reading: a dispatch agreement with Newfields and a refunding bond issuance. They will also hold first readings on three infrastructure projects: Tucker Well construction, New Road watermain replacement, and Route 108 sewermain replacement. Appointments to the Conservation Commission and Energy & Environment Committee are also on the agenda.

• Resolution #2021/2022-12: Newfields Dispatch Agreement
• Resolution #2021/2022-14: Authorizing issuance of refunding bonds
• Resolution #2021/2022-15: Tucker Well Construction Engineering
• Resolution #2021/2022-16: New Road Watermain Replacement and Drainage Improvements
• Resolution #2021/2022-17: Route 108 Sewermain Bottleneck Replacement

The Town Council approved a three-year dispatch services agreement with the Town of Newfields and authorized the issuance of refunding bonds expected to save the Town $322,000 over several years. Both measures passed 7-0-0. The Council also approved prior meeting minutes and tabled two applications from Julianna Tyson for committee positions to December 1, 2021. Three resolutions were read into the record for first reading but not voted on.

• Approved Resolution #2021/2022-12 Newfields Dispatch Agreement (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021/2022-14 Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds, saving $322,000 (7-0-0)
• Approved November 3, 2021 Meeting Minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved November 3, 2021 Town Council/Planning Board Joint Meeting Minutes (6-0-1)
• Tabled Julianna Tyson's Conservation Commission Alternate Member application to December 1, 2021
• Tabled Julianna Tyson's Energy & Environment Committee application to December 1, 2021
• Read Resolution #2021/2022-15 Tucker Well Construction Engineering into the record (first reading, no vote)
• Read Resolution #2021/2022-16 New Road Watermain Replacement and Drainage Improvements Project into the record (first reading, no vote)

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board meets to discuss updates to stormwater regulations and hear project updates for two industrial developments at 177 and 175 Exeter Road in the Newmarket Industrial Park. The board also reviews and approves minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review and approval of stormwater regulations (MS4 Program, site plan, and subdivision rules)
• Project update for 22,000 sq ft and 24,000 sq ft industrial buildings at 177 and 175 Exeter Road (Tax Map R-3, Lot 6 and 7)
• Condominium conversion proposal at 11-13 Cedar Street (Tax Map U2, Lot 202, R3 Zone)
• Mixed-use development amendment at 50-56 Exeter Road (Tax Map U4, Lots 11 and 15, M2A Zone) adding 17 residential units

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading vote on a tax incentive for the $400,000 rehabilitation of the Kingman Masonic Block at 86 Main Street. The council will also consider approving minutes, a capital asset policy, and first readings of resolutions on a dispatch agreement, the FY2023 budget, and a refunding bond.

• Resolution #2021/2022-11: Tax incentive (RSA 79E) for Kingman Masonic Block, 86 Main Street, $400,000 rehab, converting upper floors to 6 apartments
• Resolution #2021/2022-10: Capital Asset Policy (second reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-12: Newfields Dispatch Agreement (first reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-13: Adopt FY2023 Budget (first reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-14: Authorizing Refunding Bond (first reading)

The Newmarket Town Council approved the FY2023 budget after suspending the rules and adopted a 7-year tax assessment incentive for the Kingman Masonic Block. The Council also approved a new Capital Asset Policy, accepted previous meeting minutes, and authorized a letter to the Planning Board regarding unattached accessory dwelling units.

• Approved October 20, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved October 23, 2021 budget workshop minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021/2022-10 Capital Asset Policy (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Resolution #2021/2022-11 Kingman Masonic Block Tax Incentive for 7 years of relief (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021/2022-11 Kingman Masonic Block Tax Incentive as amended (7-0-0)
• Approved suspension of rules to act on Resolution #2021/2022-13 (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021/2022-13 Adoption of the FY2023 Budget (7-0-0)
• Authorized the Chair to write a letter to the Planning Board suggesting an ordinance change to allow unattached accessory dwelling units (show of hands)

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to review the town's September 2021 financial report, nominate Jason Sank to fill an open committee position, and receive updates on the CIP Committee and town grants. The agenda also includes public comment, calendar review, and approval of previous minutes.

• Nomination of Jason Sank for open Budget Committee position
• Town Financial Review for September 2021
• CIP Committee status update
• Town Grant Information Update
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2021

The Budget Committee voted 9-0 to appoint Jason Sank to fill an open seat through April 2022. Finance Director Bill Tappen reported September 2021 revenues of $14,924,402 (75% collected) and general fund expenses at 31%, and discussed IT spending, grant restrictions, and the budget calendar. The committee also heard from member Roger Cady about capital improvement planning and concerns that lease payments are consuming Capital Reserve funds, and Councilor Ward invited Cady to explain the issue to the Town Council on November 3, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Jason Sank as Budget Committee member through April 2022 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of September 27, 2021 (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 pm (all in favor)

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is meeting to consider accepting minutes, hear the Town Manager's report including a FY2023 budget review, and take first readings of two resolutions: a Capital Asset Policy and a Kingman Masonic Block tax incentive. The agenda also includes public forum and committee reports. The meeting is largely procedural with budget and policy items for discussion.

• Resolution #2021/2022-10 - Capital Asset Policy (1st reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-11 - Kingman Masonic Block Tax Incentive (RSA 79E) (1st reading)
• FY 2023 Proposed Budget Review
• Town Manager's Report including COVID-19 update and vaccination status
• Acceptance of October 6, 2021 meeting minutes

The Town Council approved the meeting minutes from October 6, 2021. The Town Manager presented the FY2023 Proposed Budget, noting an estimated 3-cent increase in the town's portion of the tax rate. Two resolutions were read into the record for the first time.

• Approved October 6, 2021 Meeting Minutes (5-0-0)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The commission approved the minutes from September 21, 2021. Members discussed planning for the Halloween Haunt, a 2022 Pocket Park painting project, and the expansion of the 2022 Art Walk. The commission also received updates on historical society audio tours and a potential chocolate fundraiser.

• Approved September 21, 2021 minutes

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one for a garage at 32 Ladyslipper Drive and one for a deck expansion at 6 Honeycomb Way. The board will also review and approve minutes from its August 23, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing: Jason & Sarah Mansfield variance for 20'x28' garage at 32 Ladyslipper Drive (Tax Map R4, Lot 136, R2 Zone) — requests 5' rear setback (30' required) and 12' side yard (18' required)
• Public hearing: Robert & Natalie Hassold variance for 10'x16' deck with 10'x12' addition at 6 Honeycomb Way (Tax Map R3, Lot 23-19, M4 Zone) — encroaches ~25 sq ft into 25' wetland buffer
• Review and approval of August 23, 2021 minutes

Conservation Commission

This meeting has no agenda available; it is procedural only. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior actions or discussions.

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved two uses of Schanda Park: storing Jerry Collins' Chick's Weir from October 2021 to June 2022, and a Newmarket Community Church event on October 17, 2021. It also voted to raise its general funding request from $2,900 to $4,200, spend $500 on NHACC annual dues, and allow up to $100 for Recording Secretary supplies. The commission approved its August 12 and September 9, 2021 minutes and adjourned at 8:25 PM.

• Approved storing Chick's Weir at Schanda Park for Jerry Collins, October 2021 to June 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Newmarket Community Church use of Schanda Park, 8:00 am-1:00 pm on October 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved August 12 and September 9, 2021 draft minutes as written (unanimous)
• Raised general funding request from $2,900 to $4,200 for increased PT salary and dues (unanimous)
• Approved $500 for NHACC annual dues (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100 for Recording Secretary supplies (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a subdivision application to convert apartments at 11-13 Cedar Street into condominiums, and will continue a public hearing on a site plan and special use permit for a mixed-use development at 50-56 Exeter Road. The Exeter Road project proposes adding 17 residential units for a total of 28 units across two buildings, with commercial space on the first floor of the main building. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the September 14 meeting.

• Public hearing: subdivision application by Christine Erickson to convert apartments to condominiums at 11-13 Cedar Street, Tax Map U2, Lot 202, R3 Zone
• Continued public hearing: site plan and special use permit for mixed-use development at 50-56 Exeter Road, Tax Map U4, Lots 11 and 15, M2A Zone, adding 17 units for a total of 28
• Proposed 3-story building with 13,388 sq ft footprint, commercial on first floor, residential on upper floors; second building with 4 residential units and ground-floor garages
• Review and approval of draft minutes from September 14, 2021
• Public comments and reports from committees including Capital Improvement Program and Conservation Commission

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing a resolution to name the Town Manager as the agent for the Storm Water Capital Reserve Fund. The meeting also includes reports on 2021 town valuations and an emergency order requiring EMS staff to be vaccinated by November 15.

• Resolution #2021/2022-09: Naming the Town Manager as Agent for the Storm Water CRF
• Resolution #2021/2022-08: Approving ReVision Energy as preferred vendor for Solarize Newmarket
• Emergency order requiring all licensed EMS staff to be vaccinated by November 15
• 2021 Town valuation report showing a net taxable increase of approximately $6,353,098
• Discussion of a potential 3-story retail and residential project on Route 108

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the school's unanticipated adequacy aid, review the calendar with the school, and receive a status update from the CIP Committee. They will also vote on allowing remote sessions and approve minutes and a note to the town manager regarding grant information.

• Vote to allow remote sessions
• Discussion of school unanticipated adequacy aid
• Calendar review with school
• CIP Committee status update
• Approval of note to town manager on grant information

The Newmarket Budget Committee voted unanimously to recommend adding $498,255 in unanticipated adequacy aid to the School Improvement Capital Reserve Fund, a non-binding vote on a proposed article for a special town meeting on October 30, 2021. The committee also approved revised minutes of August 30, 2021, and voted to send a draft request to the Town Manager about grant reporting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Voted unanimously to recommend appropriating $498,255 in unanticipated adequacy aid to the School Improvement Capital Reserve Fund (non-binding)
• Approved revised minutes of August 30, 2021, with minor typo corrections
• Voted unanimously to approve wording and sending of a draft request to the Town Manager regarding grant reporting
• Adjourned at 7:34 pm

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The committee reviewed the differences between the Capital Improvement Program and Capital Reserve Funds, confirming that leased assets should be tracked in the CIP process. Members approved the minutes from the September 13, 2021, meeting and noted that the final CIP report will be presented to the Town Council on October 23, 2021.

• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

The Commission reviewed mission goals and discussed potential participation in upcoming town events, including the Halloween Haunt. Members also explored future art exhibits, logo development, and website management. No formal votes or binding actions were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved July and August meeting minutes
• Tabled decision on logo selection until October

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of a resolution to name ReVision Energy as the preferred vendor for the Solarize Newmarket project, a first reading of a resolution to name the Town Manager as agent for the Storm Water CRF, and a nomination to the CIP Committee. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, the Town Manager's report, and committee reports.

• Resolution #2021/2022-08: ReVision Energy as preferred vendor for Solarize Newmarket (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-09: Naming Town Manager as agent for Storm Water CRF (1st reading)
• Nomination: Chris Wolfe to CIP Committee, term expiring August 2022
• Town Manager's report: COVID-19 update, FY22 budget status, code enforcement hiring

The Town Council approved Resolution #2021/2022-08 naming ReVision Energy as the preferred vendor for the Solarize Newmarket Project, 6-0-0. The council also approved the September 1, 2021 meeting minutes and non-public meeting minutes, both 6-0-0. A first reading was held on Resolution #2021/2022-09 naming the Town Manager as agent for the Storm Water CRF, and a CIP Committee application was withdrawn. The rest of the meeting was reports and discussion, including a resident's request for rental unit inspections and councilors' comments on mental health calls.

• Approved Resolution #2021/2022-08 naming ReVision Energy as preferred vendor for Solarize Newmarket (6-0-0)
• Approved September 1, 2021 non-public meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved September 1, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Chris Wolfe's application for Member-at-Large CIP Committee was withdrawn
• Resolution #2021/2022-09 naming the Town Manager as agent for the Storm Water CRF read in first reading

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan and special use permit for a mixed-use development at 50-56 Exeter Rd. The applicant, Walter Cheney Jr/Cheney Property Management Corp, proposes to add 17 residential units for a total of 28, with two buildings including commercial and residential space. The board will vote on a request to continue the hearing to September 14, 2021.

• Public hearing for mixed-use development at 50-56 Exeter Rd, Tax Map U4, Lots 11 and 15, M2A Zone
• Proposal to add 17 residential units, total 28 units, in two buildings
• Three-story building with 13,388 sq ft footprint, commercial ground floor, residential above
• Two-story building with 4 residential units and ground-floor garages
• Vote on continuation request to September 14, 2021

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion.

The Planning Board approved a modified site plan for Chinburg Properties at 77 Hersey Lane to expand two retaining walls, subject to conditions. It denied a request from 11 Chapel Street LLC to waive recording a stamped survey plan. The Board approved a three-lot boundary line adjustment on Packers Falls Road and continued public hearings on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning amendments and fee changes to October 11.

• Denied 2-5 a waiver from recording a surveyor-stamped site plan for 11 Chapel Street LLC (Tax Map U2, Lot 3)
• Approved 7-0 a modified site plan for Chinburg Properties at 77 Hersey Lane (Tax Map R4, Lots 3-10 & 3-11) to expand two retaining walls, with conditions: fencing required, engineer letter on drainage, and footprint reduction note
• Approved 7-0 a boundary line adjustment among 19, 9, and 21 Packers Falls Road (Tax Map U1, Lots 3, 2, and 4), conveying 8,532 sq ft to Lot 2 and 5,834 sq ft to Lot 4
• Continued 7-0 to October 11 the public hearing on proposed zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Continued 7-0 to October 11 the public hearing on proposed changes to site plan and subdivision review fees
• Approved 6-0-1 the August 9, 2022 minutes with changes (Tim Rossignol abstained)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review committee reports and discuss several agenda items. These items include tree work at Heron Point and property matters regarding Neal Mill Road and Ash Swamp Road.

• Heron Point tree work
• Neal Mill Road property parking
• Ash Swamp Road crossing
• Oct. 2 Conservation Connections

The Newmarket Conservation Commission approved meeting minutes and advanced several property and event-related expenditures. The commission voted to spend up to $600 for trail drainage materials at Heron Point Sanctuary, approved a $2,500 payment for a forest stewardship plan, and authorized up to $550 for a professional-led trail workday. Members also discussed upcoming community events and updates regarding local conservation lands.

• Approved non-public session notes from July 8, 2021 (5-0-2)
• Approved public hearing minutes from August 17, 2021 (7-0-0)
• Postponed approval of August 12, 2021 minutes to October 14, 2021
• Approved expending up to $600 for large rocks and hard pack for Heron Point trail work (7-0-0)
• Approved the Heron Point Sanctuary Forest Stewardship Plan and issuing a $2,500 payment to Martin Forestry Consulting (7-0-0)
• Approved expending up to $550 to hire Greg DiSanto to lead a voluntary trail workday at Heron Point Sanctuary (7-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:10 PM (7-0-0)

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced. The committee is not deciding or discussing any listed items.

The Newmarket Capital Improvement Program Committee met to hear presentations and review capital improvement requests for fiscal year 22/23 from the Police Department, Ad-hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee, School District, Library, and Town Planner. No funding decisions or project approvals were made during the meeting. The committee adjourned after scheduling their next meeting for September 13, 2021.

• Adjourned the meeting unanimously by acclamation (Gary Swanson / Jane Ford)

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a non-public session on property acquisition, then a regular meeting to consider minutes, the town manager's report, and appointments. In old business, they will take a second reading on a resolution regarding legal interest in the Gaziano Tract on Neal Mill Road. In new business, they will consider a first reading of a resolution to name ReVision Energy as preferred vendor for the Solarize Newmarket project, and make appointments to the ZBA and Capital Improvement Plan Committee.

• Resolution #2021/2022-07 - Request for Legal Interest in Gaziano Tract - Neal Mill Road (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-08 - ReVision Energy as Preferred Vendor for Solarize Newmarket Project (1st reading)
• Appointment of John Greene to ZBA Alternate Member (expires April 2022)
• Appointment of Russell Simon to Capital Improvement Plan Committee (expires August 2023)
• Non-public meeting on acquisition, sale, or lease of real or personal property

The Newmarket Town Council approved the acquisition of the Gaziano Tract on Neal Mill Road, authorizing the use of $75,000 in conservation funds. The Council also appointed members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Capital Improvement Plan Committee. Additionally, the Council approved minutes from previous meetings and discussed updates regarding town finances, infrastructure projects, and COVID-19.

• Approved sealing September 1, 2021, non-public meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved July 21, 2021, non-public meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved August 18, 2021, meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Resolution #2021/2022-07 (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021/2022-07 for Gaziano Tract acquisition (6-0-0)
• Appointed John Greene as ZBA alternate member (6-0-0)
• Appointed Russell Simon to CIP Committee (6-0-0)

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

The Newmarket, NH Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee meeting on September 1, 2021, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Capital Improvement Program Committee met on September 1, 2021 and received presentations of CIP requests from the Environmental Services Director (Water and Sewer), the Town Manager (Facilities), the Public Works Director and Fire Chief, and the Recreation Director. No requests were approved, denied, or voted on; the only vote recorded was to adjourn. The Committee scheduled Schools, Library, Police, Planning, and the Ad-hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee requests for its next meeting.

• No CIP requests approved, denied, or tabled; items were presented for consideration only
• Adjourned at 6:00 PM (moved by Roger Cady, seconded by Jane Ford, approved unanimously by acclamation)
• Scheduled Schools, Library, Police, Planning, and Ad-hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee requests for the next meeting

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Newmarket Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee held its organizational meeting on August 30, 2021. Russ Simon was elected Chair, Eric Botterman Vice Chair, and Diane Hardy was appointed Coordinator, all by unanimous acclamation. The committee also agreed to add the word "voting" to the quorum section of its Rules of Procedure, and the Coordinator was asked to re-send a prior year's memo to the Town Manager, Town Council, Budget Committee, and School Board. No project funding decisions were made; the committee's final report is due to the Town Manager by September 15, 2021.

• Elected Russ Simon as Chair (unanimous by acclamation)
• Elected Eric Botterman as Vice Chair (unanimous by acclamation)
• Appointed Diane Hardy as Coordinator (unanimous by acclamation)
• Approved adding the word "voting" to the quorum section of the Rules of Procedure
• Directed the Coordinator to re-submit the prior year's CIP memo to the Town Manager, Town Council, Budget Committee, and School Board
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:20 PM (unanimous by acclamation)

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to review the town's June 2021 financials for the end of fiscal year 2020-2021, and the school's June 2021 financials if available. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of June 28 minutes, and planning for future meetings.

• Review of Town June 2021 Financials – Year End 2020-2021
• Review of School June 2021 Financials (if available)
• Approval of minutes from June 28, 2021
• Public comment period

The Newmarket Budget Committee met on August 30, 2021, to review the School and Town June 2021 year-end financial reports. The School reported unspent salary and benefit funds due to COVID-related staffing and programming reductions, and an unassigned fund balance of $1,538,201 to reduce taxes. The Town reported General Fund under-expenditures of 9% and a General Fund balance of about $2.9 million. The Committee approved the June 28, 2021 minutes (9-0, 1 abstention), accepted the resignation of Mr. Matozzi (10-0), and agreed to move future meeting start times to 6:30 pm. No substantive budget or spending decisions were made.

• Approved June 28, 2021 Budget Committee meeting minutes (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted resignation of Mr. Matozzi from the Budget Committee (10-0)
• Agreed to change Budget Committee meeting start time from 7:00 pm to 6:30 pm
• Voted 9-0 to allow Eric Wigode to participate via Zoom

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Michael Mangan's application for variances from setback and dimension requirements to build a 27' x 18' personal-use structure at 10 Nichols Avenue. The board will also review and approve minutes from its June 14, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes only this one regular business item.

• Public hearing for variances from Section 32-87 Setbacks and Section 32-89 Dimensions Table
• Proposed 27' x 18' structure with 16' setback from Washington Street (25' required)
• Property at 10 Nichols Avenue, Tax Map U2, Lot 237, R3 Zone
• Review and approval of June 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is holding its regular meeting on August 18, 2021. The council will consider second readings of six resolutions, including establishing Juneteenth as a holiday, joining the Community Power Coalition, changing solid waste fees, adopting an investment policy, approving the Huber Thickener Project, and reinstating the Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee. They will also consider appointments to the Riverfront Advisory Committee and receive the Town Manager's report on COVID-19, a planning department review, and budget planning.

• Resolution 2021/2022-01: Establishing Juneteenth as a holiday
• Resolution 2021/2022-02: Community Power Coalition Joint Powers Agreement
• Resolution 2021/2022-03: Change in Solid Waste Fees
• Resolution 2021/2022-05: Huber Thickener Project
• Appointments to Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee: Gretchen Kast, Peter Sawtell, Dale Pike

The Town Council approved several resolutions, including establishing Juneteenth as a holiday, joining the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire, and increasing solid waste fees by $0.25 per bag. The Council also authorized a $200,000 lease for a Huber Thickener project at the wastewater treatment plant and reinstated the Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee. Additionally, the Council appointed three members to the Riverfront Advisory Committee and authorized the Town Manager to negotiate parking spaces with S.E.L.T. regarding the Gaziano Tract.

• Approved July 21, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved Juneteenth as a holiday (7-0-0)
• Approved joining Community Power Coalition of NH (7-0-0)
• Approved $0.25 increase for solid waste bags (7-0-0)
• Approved annual investment policy (7-0-0)
• Approved $200,000 Huber Thickener project lease (7-0-0)
• Reinstated Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee (7-0-0)
• Appointed three members to Riverfront Advisory Committee (7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission did not publish an agenda for its August 17, 2021 meeting. Residents are directed to review the minutes of a prior meeting instead.

The Newmarket Conservation Commission held a public hearing and voted to spend $75,000 from the Conservation Fund toward the purchase of a conservation easement at 75 Neal Mill Road by the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire. The commission also recommended that the Town Council accept an executory interest in the property's deed of conservation restrictions.

• Approved spending $75,000 from the Conservation Fund for the 75 Neal Mill Road property (4-0-0)
• Recommended Town Council accept the Executory Interest in the Deed of Conservation Restrictions (4-0-0)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no agenda available; it is likely procedural or cancelled. The public is directed to review the minutes for any prior actions.

The commission discussed potential locations for murals and the status of the dam lighting project. No formal votes were taken, and the approval of previous minutes was postponed.

• Postponed approval of previous meeting minutes
• Tabled the library wall project

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss several conservation-related agenda items, including the Heron Point Management Plan, a Neal Mill Road matter with SELT, Conservation Connection, Wiggin Farm signs, and an Ash Swamp Road crossing. The commission will also handle routine business such as approving minutes, hearing reports from the chair and treasurer, and receiving committee updates.

• Heron Point Management Plan discussion with Jon Martin and Greg DiSanto
• Neal Mill Road item with Jeremy Lougee of SELT
• Wiggin Farm signs discussion with Ellen Snyder
• Ash Swamp Road Crossing item
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2021 meeting

The Newmarket Conservation Commission approved an expenditure of up to $1,500 for Martin Forestry LLC to remove interior hazard trees around trails at Heron Point Sanctuary. The commission also approved the July 8, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed a potential conservation contribution for 75 Neal Mill Road, a proposed concert at Schanda Park, and upcoming community events.

• Approved up to $1,500 for Martin Forestry LLC to remove hazard trees around interior trails at Heron Point Sanctuary (Unanimously Approved)
• Approved July 8, 2021 meeting minutes as drafted (4-0-2)
• Denied use of Schanda Park for a musical concert by Mark 209 due to lack of information (No motion made)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:55 PM (Unanimously Approved)

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will decide on a continuation of a public hearing for a mixed-use development at 50-56 Exeter Rd, including 28 residential units and commercial space. The board also approved a minor subdivision at 169 New Rd and a waiver for a residential conversion at 86 Main St.

• Continuation of public hearing for mixed-use development at 50-56 Exeter Rd (28 units, commercial space)
• Approval of minor subdivision at 169 New Rd into two lots
• Waiver approved for converting 86 Main St’s 2nd/3rd floors into 6 residential units
• Approval of site plan for 86 Main St’s residential conversion
• Discussion of Master Plan Update for future planning

Town Council

The Town Council will consider approving resolutions for an Environmental Services truck and DPW dump truck lease purchase. The meeting also includes first readings for several resolutions, including Juneteenth as a holiday and changes to solid waste fees.

• Resolution #2020/2021-52: Environmental Services Department Truck 2 Replacement
• Resolution #2020/2021-54: Lease Purchase of 2 DPW International Dump Trucks
• Resolution 2021/2022-01: Establishing Juneteenth as a Holiday
• Resolution #2021/2022-03: Change in Solid Waste Fees
• Appointment of John Greene to the Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Town Council approved two vehicle replacement resolutions: Resolution #2020/2021-52 for an Environmental Services Department truck (6-0-0) and Resolution #2020/2021-54 for a DPW International dump truck lease purchase (7-0-0). The council also approved the June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-0) and appointed Peter Nelson to the Strafford Regional Planning Commission (6-0-0) and John Greene to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (6-0-0). Six resolutions were introduced on first reading, including establishing Juneteenth as a holiday, a community power coalition agreement, solid waste fee changes, an investment policy, a Huber Thickener project, and reinstating an ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee. No public comment was offered during the public forum.

• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-52, Environmental Services Department Truck 2 Replacement (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-54, DPW International Dump Trucks Lease Purchase (7-0-0)
• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved Peter Nelson to Strafford Regional Planning Commission, term expiring March 1, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved John Greene to Zoning Board of Adjustment, expiring April 2022 (6-0-0)
• Introduced Resolution #2021/2022-01 establishing Juneteenth as a holiday (first reading)
• Introduced Resolution #2021/2022-02 Community Power Coalition Joint Powers Agreement (first reading)
• Introduced Resolution #2021/2022-03 Change in Solid Waste Fees (first reading)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

• No agenda items listed

The Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission approved $150 for the Chair to attend a creative placemaking class. Members discussed ongoing projects, including the potential lighting of the dam, gift acceptance policies, and community engagement efforts. No other formal votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Approved $150 for creative placemaking training

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold public hearings on a minor subdivision at 169 New Road, a site plan to convert 86 Main Street's upper floors into six residential units, and a continuation of the mixed-use development at 50-56 Exeter Rd, where a vote is scheduled. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the June 8 meeting.

• Minor subdivision of 7.169 acres into two lots (2.494 and 4.675 acres) at 169 New Road, Tax Map R3 Lot 46, R1 Zone
• Site plan to convert second and third floors into six residential units at 86 Main Street, Tax Map U2 Lot 51, M2 Zone
• Vote on continuation of site plan and special use permit for 28-unit mixed-use development at 50-56 Exeter Rd, Tax Map U4 Lots 11 and 15, M2A Zone
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2021 meeting

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss conservation matters, including updates on Wiggin Farm, Heron Point, and Neal Mill Road. They will also hear from a wildlife biologist and may enter a non-public session to discuss land acquisition.

• Guest speaker Josh Megyesy, wildlife biologist, on NH Fish & Game's Non-Game and Endangered Wildlife Program
• Wiggin Farm: review additional signs, meadow management, invasive plants, volunteer projects
• Heron Point Management Plan update
• Neal Mill Road update on town process
• Non-public session to discuss land acquisition

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0-0 to write a letter of support for a NHDES wetlands permit at 34 Smith Garrison Road once revised plans exclude cultivars. It approved $425 in NHACC dues, a $1,500 scholarship to Cadin Corben, and $54.10 reimbursement to Ellen Snyder for Wiggin Farm footbridge repairs, all 5-0-0. It designated October 2, 2021 for a 'Connect with Conservation' event with Newmarket Recreation, 5-0-0. The applicant for Neal Mill Road withdrew their application, and the commission entered and sealed a non-public session on real estate matters.

• Approved letter of support for 34 Smith Garrison Road wetlands permit, conditioned on revised LA3 page excluding cultivars (5-0-0)
• Approved June 10, 2021 minutes as written (4-0-1, Ellen Snyder abstained)
• Approved $425.00 for 2021 NHACC annual dues (5-0-0)
• Approved $1,500 Conservation Commission Scholarship for 2021 to Cadin Corben (5-0-0)
• Approved $54.10 reimbursement to Ellen Snyder for Wiggin Farm footbridge repair materials (5-0-0)
• Designated October 2, 2021 for 'Connect with Conservation' event with Newmarket Recreation (5-0-0)
• Noted Neal Mill Road applicant withdrew their application
• Entered non-public session on real estate matters and voted to seal the notes (5-0-0)

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee will review the town's April and May 2021 financials, the town's response to March (Q3) questions, and the school's latest financials if available. They will also hear an introduction from new Town Council representative Brian Ward and a presentation on the CIP program and timeline for the 2021-22 budget cycle. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the May 24 minutes.

• Review of town April 2021 financials
• Review of town May 2021 financials
• Review of school latest financials (if available)
• Introduction of Brian Ward as new Town Council representative
• CIP program expectations and timeline for 2021-22 budget cycle

The committee approved the minutes from its May 24, 2021 meeting. Town Planner Diane Hardy provided an overview of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process and legal framework. Members discussed estimated school budget returns to the town.

• Approved May 24, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0, 2 abstentions)

Town Council

The Town Council met to approve several appointments and discuss municipal resolutions. Key actions included the appointment of Gregory Jordan as Police Chief and Brian Ward to the Town Council.

• Appointment of Gregory Jordan as Chief of Police (3-year contract)
• Appointment of Brian Ward as Town Councilor
• Appointment of John Bellerose as Cemetery Trustee
• Reappointment of Joan DeYoreo as Library Trustee
• Resolution #2020/2021-52: Environmental Services Department Truck 2 Replacement

The Town Council approved the June 2 meeting and non-public minutes, appointed Henry Smith as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and read two resolutions into the record for a first reading: Resolution #2020/2021-52 (Environmental Services Department Truck 2 Replacement) and Resolution #2020/2021-54 (DPW International Dump Trucks). A request to upgrade the Class VI portion of Neal Mill Road (Resolution #2020/2021-53) was withdrawn by the applicant on June 14, 2021. The council also received reports and held a swearing-in ceremony for Police Chief Gregory Jordan; no votes were recorded on the two truck resolutions beyond first reading.

• Approved June 2, 2021 non-public meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved June 2, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Henry Smith as alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, term expiring April 2022 (7-0-0)
• Read Resolution #2020/2021-52 (Environmental Services Department Truck 2 Replacement) into the record for first reading
• Read Resolution #2020/2021-54 (DPW International Dump Trucks) into the record for first reading
• Resolution #2020/2021-53 (request to upgrade Class VI portion of Neal Mill Road) withdrawn by applicant on June 14, 2021
• Licensing Board unanimously denied Stone Church outdoor event permit for a Wednesday night (reported, not council vote)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so there is no substantive business to report.

• No agenda items listed

The commission approved the acceptance of two donations totaling $600. Members discussed planning for Arts in the Park and various fundraising ideas, while noting that the falls lighting project is on hold.

• Approved minutes from 5/18
• Approved $100 donation for Arts and Tourism Checking Account
• Approved $500 donation from the Weinstein Family for the Trust Account
• Tabled development of gifting and contribution policies

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a special exception request by Steven & Melinda Breecker to expand a non-conforming single-family home at 19 Moody Point Drive, extending into the Shoreland Protection Overlay District and encroaching on the 125-foot primary structure setback. The board will also review and approve minutes from prior meetings. The agenda includes only this one public hearing item.

• Public hearing: Special Exception for horizontal and vertical expansion of existing legal non-conforming structure at 19 Moody Point Drive (Tax Map R2, Lot 43-1, R1 Zone).
• Expansion would extend into Shoreland Protection Overlay District and encroach on 125-foot primary structure shoreland setback.
• Review and approval of minutes from April 26, 2021 and May 3, 2021 meetings.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items such as approval of minutes, chair and treasurer reports, and updates from subcommittees. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2021 meeting
• Chair report
• Treasurer's report
• Committee reports: Riverfront Committee, Town Council, Planning Board

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from its May 13, 2021 meeting by a 5-0 vote. The Commission also reviewed reports from the Chair, Treasurer, and various committees, and noted that the Clarke Farm project easement is complete.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a mixed-use project adding 17 residential units, two subdivisions, and a lot line adjustment to upgrade Hersey Lane. They will also review minutes and make an appointment to the regional planning commission.

• Public hearing: Cheney Property Management Corp, 50-56 Exeter Rd, add 17 residential units for total 28, two buildings (13,388 sq ft mixed-use, 4-unit residential)
• Public hearing: Northpoint Realty Inc, 258 Wadleigh Falls Rd, convert apartments to condominiums
• Public hearing: Kenn Bevins, 401 Wadleigh Falls Rd, two-lot subdivision (3 acres and 57.88 acres)
• Public hearing: Crommet Creek LLC, Hersey Lane, lot line adjustment conveying two parcels (464 sq ft and 171 sq ft) to Town for road upgrade
• Appointment to SRPC (Strafford Regional Planning Commission)

Town Council

The Town Council voted to repeal the ordinance requiring face coverings in town. The meeting also included discussions on wastewater permits, equipment leases, and several municipal appointments.

• Repeal of Ordinance No. 6 - 2020/2021 (Wearing Face Covering)
• Approval of Resolution #2020/2021-46 for PBX and Telephones Equipment Lease
• Approval of Resolution #2020/2021-47 for Tanner Circle street name
• Approval of Resolution #2020/2021-48 for Splash Pad and Preschool playground fencing
• Appointment of Gregory Jordan as Chief of Police

The Town Council approved Gregory Jordan as Chief of Police with a three-year contract and appointed Brian Ward to the vacant Town Council seat in a 5-1 vote, with Chair Weinstein dissenting. The Council also approved two wastewater treatment resolutions: opting into the Great Bay Total Nitrogen general permit and a new solids disposal contract with Waste Management. All other appointments and the May 19 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Gregory Jordan as Chief of Police with a three-year contract (6-0-0)
• Appointed Brian Ward as Town Councilor with term expiring March 2022 (5-1-0, Weinstein nay)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-51 to opt into the Great Bay Total Nitrogen NPDES Permit (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-50 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Disposal Contract with Waste Management (6-0-0)
• Approved John Bellerose as Cemetery Trustee with term expiring April 2023 (6-0-0)
• Approved Patrick Reynolds to the Lamprey River Advisory Committee for a 3-year term (5-0-1)
• Reappointed Joan DeYoreo as Library Trustee for term expiring April 2024 (7-0-0)
• Approved May 19, 2021 meeting minutes and sealed June 2, 2021 non-public minutes (6-0-0 each)

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting remotely to review the town's March 2021 (Q3) financials and April 2021 financials if available, as well as the school audit from January 2021 and school financials for March and April. They will also consider appointing Ned Carpenter and Brian Hickey to vacant committee positions, review the preliminary calendar, and approve the minutes from the April 19, 2021 meeting.

• Review of Town March 2021 (Q3) Financials
• Review of Town April 2021 Financials (if available)
• Review of School Audit – Jan 2021
• Appointment of Ned Carpenter and Brian Hickey to vacant Budget Committee positions
• Approval of minutes of April 19, 2021

The Newmarket Budget Committee appointed Ned Carpenter and Brian Hickey to fill two vacant seats, each by a 7-0 roll-call vote, with terms expiring April 2022. The committee reviewed the town's March 2021 (Q3) financials and the school district's March 2021 financials and January 2021 audit, discussing over-expended legal fees and road salt costs and COVID-related school technology expenses. The committee also approved its April 19, 2021 meeting minutes 7-0 and reviewed a preliminary meeting calendar without changes. No budget changes, appropriations, or ordinances were voted on.

• Appointed Ned Carpenter to Budget Committee, term expiring April 2022 (7-0)
• Appointed Brian Hickey to Budget Committee, term expiring April 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Budget Committee meeting minutes of April 19, 2021 (7-0)
• Reviewed preliminary meeting calendar; no changes requested
• Reviewed town financials for March 2021 (Q3); no action taken
• Reviewed school audit (January 2021) and school financials for March 2021 (Q3); no action taken

Town Council

The Town Council voted to deny a motion to rescind the face covering ordinance, meaning it will sunset on June 7, 2021. The Council also approved rate increases for water and sewer services and several resolutions regarding infrastructure and licensing.

• Ordinance No. 6: Motion to rescind face covering requirement failed (2-5-0)
• Water and Sewer Rate Increases: Approved $0.65 sewer and $0.50 water increases
• Water Treatment Plant Programming: Approved $55,804 for integration services
• Ordinance No. 7: Amended live shows and events license requirements
• James Drago: Nomination for Zoning Board of Adjustment appointment

The Town Council voted to repeal the local mask mandate following updated CDC guidelines. The council also approved equipment leases, a new street name, and park fencing.

• Repealed Ordinance No. 6 - 2020/2021 regarding face coverings (6-1-0)
• Approved PBX and Telephones Equipment Lease Resolution #2020/2021-46 (7-0-0)
• Approved street name 'Tanner Circle' Resolution #2020/2021-47 (7-0-0)
• Approved fencing for Splash Pad Park and Preschool Playground Resolution #2020/2021-48 (7-0-0)
• Reappointed James Drago to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (7-0-0)
• Approved May 5, 2021 Non-Public Meeting Minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved May 5, 2021 Meeting Minutes (7-0-0)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no published agenda; the only available record is the minutes. The commission is not listing any specific items for decision or discussion.

• No agenda items listed

The commission discussed potential fundraising through restaurant sponsorships and artist vendor fees. Members reviewed options for public art, including AR displays and murals, and noted the need for a gift acceptance policy.

• Accepted minutes from the previous meeting

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss several local projects and hear from a guest speaker. The agenda includes discussions regarding Schanda Park, 75 Neal Mill Road, and a Cemetery Commission project.

• Guest speaker Jenny Humphries from Mr Fox Composting
• Cemetery Commission Project discussion
• Schanda Park permit discussion
• 75 Neal Mill Road discussion

The Commission approved up to $1,000 for new aluminum trail signs at Wiggin Farm and authorized a letter to the Planning Board regarding a building permit at 75 Neal Mill Road. The board also granted the Newmarket Freemasons use of Schanda Park for a ceremony.

• Approved expenditure up to $1,000 for Wiggin Farm trail signage (7-0-0)
• Approved submitting a letter to the Planning Board regarding 75 Neal Mill Road (7-0-0)
• Approved Schanda Park use request for Newmarket Freemasons on May 15, 2021 (7-0-0)
• Approved April 8, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-1)

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold public hearings on four items: a request to build a single-family home at 75 Neal Mill Road, a barn conversion to a bicycle shop at 11 Chapel Street, a subdivision to convert apartments to condominiums at 258 Wadleigh Falls Road, and Eversource tree pruning along Bay Road. The board will also review minutes and make subcommittee appointments.

• 75 Neal Mill Road: request for single-family home and driveway access (Tax Map R7, Lot 1)
• 11 Chapel Street: conversion of barn first floor (~600 sq ft) to bicycle sales/repair, parking/access (Tax Map U2, Lot 3, M2 Zone)
• 258 Wadleigh Falls Road A & B: subdivision to convert apartments to condominiums (Tax Map U4, Lot 68, R2 Zone)
• Bay Road: Eversource tree pruning and cutting public hearing (RSA 231:158)
• Subcommittee appointments: Capital Improvements Program, Strafford Regional Planning, Conservation Commission

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including water and sewer rate increases, a new connection fee, and whether to rescind the town's face-covering ordinance. They will also discuss first readings of items like paving improvements and fencing for a splash pad, and consider an appointment to the Arts & Tourism Commission.

• Resolution #2020/2021-43: Water and sewer rate increases
• Resolution #2020/2021-44: Water/sewer system development connection fee
• Ordinance No. 6-2020/2021: Discussion on rescinding face covering ordinance
• Resolution #2020/2021-49: Paving improvements
• Appointment of Valerie Toukatly to Ad hoc Arts & Tourism Commission

The Council approved rate increases for water and sewer services and established a new licensing system for live shows and events. A motion to rescind the town's face-covering ordinance failed, meaning it will sunset on June 7, 2021. The Council also approved paving improvements for Bay and Cushing Roads.

• Approved water rate increase of $0.50 and sewer rate increase of $0.65 (7-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7-2020/2021 establishing licenses and permits for live shows and events (7-0-0)
• Denied rescinding face-covering ordinance; it will sunset June 7, 2021 (2-5-0)
• Approved $32,000 paving improvements for Bay Road and Cushing Road (7-0-0)
• Approved $55,804 for water treatment plant integration programming services (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-44 for water/sewer system development connection fees (7-0-0)
• Appointed Valerie Toukatly to the Ad hoc Arts & Tourism Commission (7-0-0)
• Approved new Council committee assignments (7-0-0)

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee will review and recommend solar vendors for the Solarize Newmarket campaign, decide whether to recommend joining the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire, and finalize a letter supporting EV charging station expansion. They will also consider approving a 'Ready for 100' policy statement and prior meeting minutes.

• Evaluate RFP responses from Revision Energy and 603 Solar for Solarize Newmarket
• Decide on recommending Newmarket join Community Power Coalition NH via Joint Powers Agreement
• Approve 'Ready for 100' Town of Newmarket Statement
• Finalize letter to businesses supporting town-wide EV charging station expansion
• Review new EV charging station donation from Revision Energy

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold three public hearings on requests for variances and special exceptions related to accessory dwelling units and an administrative appeal. The board will also review and approve minutes from the March 8, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for accessory dwelling unit above garage at 435 Wadleigh Falls Road, requested by Leo Manseau
• Special exception for 525 sq. ft. basement accessory apartment at 32 Cedar Street, requested by Laurie C. Murray
• Appeal of zoning administrator’s decision on residential units at Exeter Road property, requested by Cheney Property Management Corp

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on two special exception applications. One seeks to add a 990 sq. ft. accessory apartment at 14 Durell Drive. The other requests a special exception and a density variance to convert the second and third floors of 86 Main Street into six residential units on a roughly .05-acre lot.

• Public hearing: accessory apartment addition at 14 Durell Drive (Tax Map R5, Lot 159, R2 Zone)
• Public hearing: conversion of 3,980 sq. ft. into six residential units at 86 Main Street (Tax Map U2, Lot 51, M2 Zone)
• Variance requested from residential density requirement of six units per acre for the 86 Main Street project

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will decide on purchasing a 2021 Police SUV and Ford Expedition, finalize a live-music and events licensing ordinance, and hear first-reading water/sewer rate and fee increases. The meeting also includes committee assignments, public hearings, and acceptance of prior minutes.

• Approve Resolution #2020/2021-40: Purchase of 2021 Police SUV (line car 3)
• Approve Resolution #2020/2021-41: Purchase of 2021 Police Ford Expedition Command Vehicle
• Final vote on Ordinance No. 7-2020/2021: Amending Chapter 18 to establish live shows and events licensing
• First readings: Resolution #2020/2021-43 (Water and Sewer Rate Increases), Resolution #2020/2021-44 (Water/Sewer System Development Connection Fee), Resolution #2020/2021-45 (Water Treatment Plant Integration Programming Services)
• Appoint Bruce Fielding as Housing Authority Commissioner (term expiring March 2024)

The Town Council unanimously approved the purchase of a 2021 hybrid police SUV and a 2021 Ford Expedition command vehicle. They also voted to table the proposed ordinance establishing licenses for live shows and events until May 5, 2021, to allow for further review and amendments. Additionally, the Council appointed Bruce Fielding to the Housing Authority and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved purchase of 2021 Police SUV for $39,375 plus outfitting (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Police Ford Expedition for $40,560 (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 7-2020/2021 regarding live shows and events licenses (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Bruce Fielding to Housing Authority (7-0)
• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The commission will likely review minutes only, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

The commission approved minutes from three previous meetings and discussed improvements for future Art Walks. Members reviewed potential NH Council for the Arts grants for community engagement and health-related arts projects.

• Approved minutes from Feb 23rd, March 15th, and March 30th

Budget Committee

The Newmarket, NH Budget Committee is meeting to review its agenda. The agenda includes two versions of the agenda document, one revised and one original, indicating possible updates to the meeting plan. No specific budget items are listed in the provided text.

• Review of revised agenda document
• Review of original agenda document

The Budget Committee elected Joe Lamattina as Chairman and Michael LaBranche as Vice-Chairman, both by 8-0 roll call votes. Roger Cady was approved 8-0 as the committee's representative to the CIP Committee, with LaBranche approved 8-0 as alternate. Michael Mattozzi was approved 8-0 to a one-year term on the committee; he must be sworn in before voting. The committee also approved its March 29, 2021 minutes 5-0 with 3 abstentions and discussed roles, the budget calendar, and a school audit report without taking action.

• Elected Joe Lamattina as Budget Committee Chairman (8-0)
• Elected Michael LaBranche as Budget Committee Vice-Chairman (8-0)
• Approved Roger Cady as Budget Committee Representative to the CIP Committee (8-0)
• Approved Michael LaBranche as Budget Committee Alternate to the CIP Committee (8-0)
• Approved Michael Mattozzi to a one-year term on the Municipal Budget Committee (8-0)
• Approved March 29, 2021 Budget Committee meeting minutes (5-0, 3 abstentions)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:54 pm (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Board held a public hearing regarding a single-family home request at 75 Neal Mill Road and discussed a proposal to increase units at Hersey Green Condominium. Members also reviewed an incomplete application for residential units at 60 Exeter Road and discussed upcoming Planning Board vacancies.

• Public hearing for single-family home and driveway at 75 Neal Mill Road
• Proposed amendment to increase Hersey Green Condominium units from 28 to 38
• Minor Site Plan Review for commercial bicycle use at 11 Chapel Street
• Notice of Merger for properties at 79 and 81 Dame Road
• Incomplete application for 15 residential units at 60 Exeter Road

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss a DES permit for 60 Grant Road, a management plan for Heron Point, and routine business including minutes approval, officer elections, and reports. The agenda also includes a guest speaker and updates on town committees and events.

• 60 Grant Road - DES Permit
• Heron Point Management Plan
• Election of Officers
• Approval of Minutes from March 11, 2021 meeting
• Earth Day Cleanup and Arbor Day updates

The commission voted to support a dredge and fill permit for a driveway at 60 Grant Road and approved several funding requests for community events. The board also elected its officers for the 2021-2022 term and granted multiple use permits for Schanda Park.

• Approved positive comment letter to NHDES for 60 Grant Road permit (6-0-0)
• Elected Patrick Reynolds as Chair, Melissa Sharples as Vice Chair, and Ellen Snyder as Treasurer (6-0-0 each)
• Approved $1,500 for fish for the 31st Annual Fishing Derby (6-0-0)
• Approved $150 speaker fee for Kevin Martin's 'Big Trees of New Hampshire' event (6-0-0)
• Approved Schanda Park use for Newmarket Community Church on June 10, 2021 (6-0-0)
• Approved Schanda Park use for Arts in the Park Tuesdays, July 6 to August 26, 2021 (6-0-0)
• Approved Schanda Park use for Great Bay Half Marathon finish line on April 11, 2021 (6-0-0)
• Approved March 11, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt its 2021/2022 rules, and make committee assignments. It will also consider second readings of resolutions for the Tucker Well final design and dewatering improvements, and first readings of ordinances reaffirming a face covering requirement and amending Chapter 18 for live shows and events licenses, plus resolutions to purchase two police vehicles and celebrate Wentworth Cheswill's 275th birthday.

• Election of Council Chair and Vice Chair for 1-year terms
• Adoption of 2021/2022 Town Council Rules
• Resolution #2020/2021-38 - Tucker Well Final Design
• Resolution #2020/2021-39 - Dewatering Improvements
• Ordinance No. 6 - Reaffirming Wearing Face Covering in Town

The Town Council elected Toni Weinstein as Chair (7-0-0) and Zachary Dumont as Vice Chair (6-0-1), and adopted the 2021/2022 Town Council Rules with a 9:00 PM meeting end time (7-0-0). It approved Resolution #2020/2021-38 for Tucker Well final design (7-0-0) and Resolution #2020/2021-39 for dewatering improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (7-0-0). It also passed Ordinance No. 6 reaffirming face coverings in town (6-1-0, Dumont opposed). Ordinance No. 7 on live shows and events, and Resolutions #2020/2021-40 and #2020/2021-41 for police vehicles, were read into the record and await a second reading.

• Elected Toni Weinstein as Council Chair (7-0-0)
• Elected Zachary Dumont as Vice Chair (6-0-1)
• Amended council rules to end meetings at 9:00 PM instead of 10:00 PM (7-0-0)
• Adopted 2021/2022 Town Council Rules (7-0-0)
• Approved March 17, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-38 Tucker Well Final Design (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-39 Dewatering Improvements at Wastewater Treatment Plant (7-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6 reaffirming wearing face coverings in town (6-1-0, Dumont opposed)

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a placeholder indicating that no agenda exists, and the public is directed to review the minutes instead.

The Newmarket Energy and Environment Advisory Committee approved sending the Ready for 100 resolution to the town council. The committee also approved the minutes from February 16, 2021, and discussed solar RFPs, EV charging stations, and a hybrid police cruiser.

• Approved February 16, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Adopted motion unanimously on a roll call vote to send the Ready for 100 resolution to the town council

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee holds a remote meeting to approve prior minutes, introduce newly elected members, and receive mid-fiscal year updates from the Town Manager and School District. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Newmarket Municipal Budget Committee approved the minutes of its January 14, 2021 meeting by a 9-0 roll call vote. Finance Director Bill Tappen reported that mid-year revenues and expenditures were roughly on track, with property taxes collected at about 100% of the anticipated amount. The scheduled school district update did not occur because the Superintendent and School Business Administrator were unavailable, and the introduction of newly elected members was postponed to the April reorganization meeting.

• Approved minutes of the January 14, 2021 Budget Committee meeting (9-0)
• Agreed to tentatively hold the organizational meeting on April 19, 2021
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:37 pm (9-0)

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will consider approving three resolutions in second reading: establishing an Arts & Tourism Commission Trust Fund, purchasing a Stryker Power Pro Ambulance Cot, and providing paramedic service. The council will also hear a presentation on coastal adaptation, consider reappointments to town committees, and review first readings for Tucker Well final design and dewatering improvements.

• Resolution #2020/2021-35 - Arts & Tourism Commission Trust Fund
• Resolution #2020/2021-36 - Stryker Power Pro Ambulance Cot
• Resolution #2020/2021-37 - Paramedic Service
• Reappointment of Sam Kenney to Conservation Commission (term to April 2024)
• Reappointment of Philip Nazzaro to Veterans War Memorial Trust Committee (term to April 2024)

The Council approved the establishment of an Arts & Tourism Commission Trust Fund and the purchase of a new ambulance cot. It also authorized $14,000 to equip ambulances for paramedic services to reduce reliance on outside providers.

• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-35 to establish Arts & Tourism Commission Trust Fund (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-36 to purchase Stryker Power Pro Ambulance Cot (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-37 for Paramedic Services including $14,000 equipment fee (7-0-0)
• Approved March 3, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved reappointment of Sam Kenney to Conservation Commission through April 2024 (7-0-0)
• Approved reappointment of Philip Nazzaro to Veterans War Memorial Trust Committee through April 2024 (7-0-0)

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board meets March 16, 2021 to hold public hearings on three land-use requests: a resident's bid to build a single-family home and driveway on 75 Neal Mill Road, a Class VI road; a request to add 10 units to Phase Two of Hersey Green Condominium; and an amended site plan at 60 Exeter Rd adding 15 residential units. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair, review a merger request at 79 & 81 Dame Road, and take up minutes and reports. The Neal Mill Road item is a review-and-comment request to the Town Council under RSA 674:41.

• Public hearing on John Tyson's request under RSA 674:41 to build a single-family home and driveway access at 75 Neal Mill Road (Tax Map R7, Lot 1), a Class VI road; Town Council seeks Planning Board review and comment
• Public hearing on CRC Future Corp's Design Review application to revise the Hersey Green Condominium Phase Two site plan, increasing Phase 2 from 28 to 38 units (48 total across Phases 1 and 2) at Hersey Lane, Tax Map R5, Lot 132, R2 Zone
• Public hearing on Walter Cheney Jr/Cheney Property Management Corp's amended site plan at 60 Exeter Rd (Tax Map U3 & U4, Lots 11, 15, 138-1, M2A Zone) to add 15 residential units, including two ground-floor accessible units and 11 on a proposed third floor
• Notice of Merger request from Dennis & Earline Pratte at 79 & 81 Dame Road, Tax Map R2, Lots 9 & 9A
• Appointments to Chair & Vice Chair; review and approval of 02/09/21 minutes

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any details.

The commission approved the February 23 minutes and discussed preparations for an Art Walk, including poster distribution, artist bios, and website updates. The board discussed implementing a liability waiver for participating artists.

• Approved February 23 minutes
• Proposed liability waiver for artists to be drafted by Helen Sanders

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, treasurer's report, and committee updates. They will also discuss several conservation items, including a grant and proposals for Wiggin Farm, the Boulder Drive Open Space Trail, and a property at 75 Neal Mill Road, as well as plans for Earth Day and Arbor Day.

• Wiggin Farm grant and proposals
• Boulder Drive Open Space Trail
• 75 Neal Mill Road
• Earth Day Cleanup
• Arbor Day / Kevin Martin

The commission approved the minutes from the February 11, 2021 meeting. Members discussed a proposed single-family home at 75 Neal Mill Road and coordinated upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day activities.

• Approved February 11, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a variance to convert a barn at 11 Chapel Street to commercial/retail use, an appeal of an administrative decision regarding a vacant lot at 21/23 Ham Street Extension, and a special exception for an accessory dwelling unit at 1 Oak Knoll Drive. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the January 11, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for 11 Chapel Street, LLC to convert 620 sq ft of barn to commercial/retail use and allow parking in front side yard
• Appeal by William Ouelette/Ouelette Family Trust of Zoning Administrator's Jan 27, 2021 decision on 5,000 sq ft lot at 21/23 Ham Street Extension
• Special exception request by Elliott and Donna Reed for an accessory dwelling unit at 1 Oak Knoll Drive
• Review and approval of January 11, 2021 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading vote on accepting Boulder Drive as a town road, and will also vote on a water project for South Main Street, Bay Road, and Cushing Road. The council will consider reappointments to the Veterans War Memorial Trust Committee and Cemetery Trustees, and first readings for resolutions on an Arts & Tourism Commission Trust Fund, a Stryker Power Pro Ambulance Cot, and Paramedic Service. The Town Manager's report covers COVID-19 updates, a proposed Great Bay intermunicipal agreement, and other administrative matters.

• Resolution #2020/2021-33: Acceptance of Boulder Drive as a Town Road (public hearing and 2nd reading)
• Resolution #2020/2021-34: South Main Street, Bay Road, and Cushing Road Water Project (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2020/2021-35: Arts & Tourism Commission Trust Fund (1st reading)
• Resolution #2020/2021-36: Stryker Power Pro Ambulance Cot (1st reading)
• Resolution #2020/2021-37: Paramedic Service (1st reading)

The Council approved a $4.5 million water main and sewer replacement project and accepted Boulder Drive as a town road. Two appointments to town committees were also confirmed.

• Approved $4.5M South Main Street, Bay Road, and Cushing Road Water Project (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-33 to accept Boulder Drive as a Town Road (7-0-0)
• Approved appointment of David Wade to Veterans War Memorial Trust Committee (7-0-0)
• Approved appointment of David Smith to Cemetery Trustees (7-0-0)
• Approved February 17, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0-0)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission meeting has no agenda available. Residents are directed to review the minutes of a previous meeting instead.

The Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission accepted the January 26 minutes and continued planning for storefront art displays, flyers, a QR-code website, and a bank account to accept donations. Fifteen artists remain after one backed out, and artist-to-storefront matching will be done by lottery. No formal motions, votes, or dollar amounts were recorded; most items were updates and assignments for follow-up.

• Accepted minutes from 1/26 meeting
• Storefront visits to be scheduled Friday or Saturday this week, or in two weeks
• Artist-to-storefront matching to be done by lottery; 15 artists remain after one backed out
• Flyers to be printed by Aimee and distributed/hung
• Materials due to Mike for website by 3/8
• Next meeting scheduled for March 15 at 7 PM

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will meet to approve minutes, hear department reports, and vote on several resolutions including UPS unit purchases, road upgrades, and water/drainage improvements. The Council will also consider nominations for Cemetery Trustee and Veteran's Memorial Trust Committee, and first readings of resolutions to accept Boulder Drive as a town road and fund water projects on South Main Street, Bay Road, and Cushing Road.

• Approve Resolution #2020/2021-31 for $1,700 purchase of UPS units for Dispatch
• Approve Resolution #2020/2021-32 for New Road water and drainage improvements
• Approve Resolution #2020/2021-28 for $1,700 Salmon Street Pumping Station Generator Replacement
• Approve Resolution #2020/2021-29 for 77 Hersey Lane Road 320' upgrade to Class V
• Approve Resolution #2020/2021-30 for lease agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. for multi-purpose copiers ($1,133.51/month)

The Town Council approved Resolution #2020/2021-31 to purchase UPS battery-backup units for dispatch and Resolution #2020/2021-32 to finish engineering for New Road water and drainage improvements, both by 7-0-0 votes. It also approved the January 19 public hearing minutes and February 3 meeting minutes, and reappointed Richard Alperin and Michael Pelczar as Cemetery Trustees, Nancy Eaton to the Veterans Memorial Trust Committee, and appointed Derek Fisher to the Parking Commission, all 7-0-0. Two resolutions — accepting Boulder Drive as a town road and the South Main Street, Bay Road, and Cushing Road water project — were read in a first reading; no vote was recorded. The manager reported 19 active COVID-19 cases, a Newfields water purchase inquiry, and that Macallen Dam renovations are on schedule.

• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-31, purchase of UPS units for dispatch (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-32, New Road water and drainage engineering (7-0-0)
• Approved January 19, 2021 Public Hearing Minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved February 3, 2021 Meeting Minutes (7-0-0)
• Reappointed Richard Alperin as Cemetery Trustee, term April 2024 (7-0-0)
• Reappointed Michael Pelczar as Cemetery Trustee, term April 2024 (7-0-0)
• Reappointed Nancy Eaton to Veterans Memorial Trust Committee, term April 2024 (7-0-0)
• Appointed Derek Fisher as non-resident business owner to Parking Commission, term December 2023 (7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to hear a guest presentation on bird habitat diversity, approve minutes, and receive reports. They will also discuss several property and funding items, including a grant for Wiggin Farm, the Boulder Drive Open Space Trail, and 57 Neal Mill Road.

• Guest speaker Matt Tarr on bird habitat diversity
• Wiggin Farm grant and proposals
• Boulder Drive Open Space Trail discussion
• 57 Neal Mill Road item
• Prep funding and 2021 projects

The commission approved a contract for brush clearing at Wiggin Farm using a combination of a $3,150 NH Fish and Game grant and Conservation Fund money. Members also discussed a proposed home construction at 75 Neal Mill Road and a request regarding the Boulder Drive open space trail.

• Approved minutes and non-public session notes from January 14, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved bid from John Brown & Sons, Inc. to clear brush at Wiggin Farm (Unanimous)
• Authorized expenditure of up to $5,000 from the Conservation Fund for Wiggin Farm project (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will review a request to issue a building permit and driveway access for a single-family home at 75 Neal Mill Road, a Class VI road. The board will also consider a related agreement releasing the town from maintenance responsibility for the road.

• Review of building permit and driveway access for single-family home at 75 Neal Mill Road
• Agreement releasing town from maintenance responsibility for Class VI road
• Public hearing on driveway access for 75 Neal Mill Road

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will meet on February 3, 2021, to decide on second-reading resolutions including a $17,805 generator replacement for the Salmon Street Pumping Station, a road upgrade for 77 Hersey Lane, and a lease for multi-purpose copiers. The Council will also consider appointments to the Parking Commission, Arts & Tourism Commission, and Coast Bus Board of Directors, as well as first-reading ordinances on UPS units, road improvements, and face-covering requirements.

• Resolution #2020/2021-28: $17,805 generator replacement for Salmon Street Pumping Station
• Resolution #2020/2021-29: Upgrade 320' of Hersey Lane Road to Class V status
• Resolution #2020/2021-30: Lease agreement for multi-purpose copiers
• Appointment of Ben Stebbins to Parking Commission (term expires December 2023)
• Ordinance No. 5-2020/2021: Reaffirm face-covering requirements in town

The Town Council approved all items on its Feb. 3 agenda, including reaffirming the emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain conditions, which passed 6-1 with Councilor Dumont opposed. The council also approved a $1,700 generator replacement for the Salmon Street pumping station from the sewer capital reserve fund, a 320-foot road upgrade on Hersey Lane from Class VI to Class V, and a copier lease with Ricoh USA, Inc. at $1,133.51 per month. Three appointments were approved, and two first-reading resolutions were read into the record without a vote.

• Approved January 20, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-28, Salmon Street pumping station generator replacement, $1,700 from sewer capital reserve (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-29, 77 Hersey Lane Road 320' upgrade from Class VI to Class V (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-30, copier lease with Ricoh USA, Inc. at $1,133.51 monthly (7-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Ben Stebbins to Parking Commission, term expires December 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved reappointment of Nichole Jones to Arts & Tourism Commission, term expires December 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Sonke Dornblut as Newmarket's representative to the Coast Bus Board of Directors, no term expiration (7-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-2020/2021 reaffirming face-covering requirement (6-1-0, Dumont opposed)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no published agenda; the agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The committee approved previous meeting minutes and established the start date for the Newmarket Main St Art Walk. Members assigned tasks for storefront outreach, printing, and scheduling to coordinate the event.

• Approved meeting minutes from 11/17 and 12/15
• Set April 11 as the start date for the Newmarket Main St Art Walk

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold a public hearing and design review for a proposal by Seacoast Pool Plastering, LLC to build a 6,000 square foot office/warehouse and designate an 80,000 square foot gravel area for equipment storage at 446 and 450 Wadleigh Falls Road. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and conduct regular business.

• Public hearing on Design Review of Site Plan for 446 and 450 Wadleigh Falls Road (Tax Map R6, Lot 50-7 and 50-8, B3 Zone)
• Proposed 6,000 sq ft office/warehouse building and 80,000 sq ft gravel equipment storage area
• Approval of December 8, 2020 and December 22, 2020 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will consider approving resolutions for audit services, a splash pad and restroom facility at Leo Landroche Field, and several first-reading items including a generator replacement, a road upgrade, and a copier lease. They will also make appointments to the Parking Commission and Zoning Board.

• Resolution #2020/2021-25: Approve audit services
• Resolution #2020/2021-26: Splash pad and restroom facility at Leo Landroche Field
• Resolution #2020/2021-28: Salmon Street Pumping Station generator replacement
• Resolution #2020/2021-29: 77 Hersey Lane road upgrade to Class V
• Resolution #2020/2021-30: Lease agreement for multi-purpose copiers

The Town Council approved Resolution #2020/2021-26 for a splash pad and restroom facility at Leo Landroche Field, and Resolution #2020/2021-25 selecting Plodzik & Sanderson for audit services. It also appointed Stephen Lyons to the Parking Commission and Al Zink to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Three resolutions were read for the first time and no action was taken on them.

• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-26 splash pad and restroom facility at Leo Landroche Field (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-25 audit services with Plodzik & Sanderson (5-1-0, Weinstein nay)
• Approved appointment of Stephen Lyons to Parking Commission, term expires December 2023 (6-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Al Zink to Zoning Board of Adjustment, term expires April 2022 (6-0-0)
• Approved January 6, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing and will consider approving a $1,000,000 bond for stormwater improvements along New Road, including roadway repairs. The project is eligible for a low-interest state loan with 10% principal forgiveness, and approval is required to qualify for potential grants. The estimated tax impact is $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed value.

• Public hearing on $1,000,000 bond for New Road stormwater reconstruction
• Loan includes $100,000 principal forgiveness from State Revolving Fund
• Project includes new outfall to Lamprey River and flood reduction measures
• Estimated tax rate impact of $0.06 per $1,000 assessed value
• Bond vote required by June 30, 2021 to secure loan funds

The Town Council voted 7-0-0 to reaffirm its earlier vote and place a $1M bond for replacing stormwater lines on New Road on the 2021 Town Ballot. A public hearing under RSA 33:8-a drew no members of the public, and the hearing was closed without comment. The Town Manager said the estimated project cost is $1,000,000, that a low-interest loan of $1,000,000 with 10% forgiveness has been awarded, and that the Town must pass the bond vote this year and apply by June 30, 2021. He said the tax rate would rise by $0.06 in the first year and stay level at $0.06 for the remaining years of the loan.

• Approved reaffirming the prior vote and placing the $1M New Road stormwater bond on the 2021 Town Ballot (7-0-0)
• Public hearing on the bond held and closed at 7:08 PM with no public comment

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a meeting via Zoom to discuss various reports and business. The agenda includes a guest speaker, Chris Nash, and discussions regarding the Clarke Farm Easement and easement monitoring.

• Guest speaker Chris Nash
• Clarke Farm Easement discussion
• Easement monitoring
• 2021 projects for April and June

The Newmarket Conservation Commission approved its December 10, 2020 minutes 6-0-0 and received a presentation from NHDES shellfish program manager Chris Nash on water quality and shellfish harvesting. Treasurer Ellen Snyder reported a General Fund balance of $1,422.23 and a Conservation Fund balance of $245,945.07, with two outstanding expenses: $75,000 for the Clarke Farm Easement and $2,500 for the Heron Point management plan. The Commission also entered non-public session to discuss confidential real estate matters and voted to seal those notes; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved December 10, 2020 minutes as written (6-0-0)
• Entered non-public session on confidential real estate matters under RSA 91-A:3, II(c) (6-0-0)
• Ended non-public session at 8:20 p.m. (6-0-0)
• Voted to seal notes of the non-public session (6-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimously approved)

Budget Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The committee approved a $1 million bond for stormwater and roadway improvements on New Road. It also approved two school district articles to fund a capital reserve for furniture and a trust fund for playground renovations.

• Approved Town Warrant Article T-2 for $1M New Road Construction Bond (11-0)
• Approved School District Warrant Article #4 to establish a $60,000 School Improvement Capital Reserve Fund (11-0)
• Approved School District Warrant Article #5 to add $50,000 to the Repair & Maintenance of School Facilities Expendable Trust Fund (11-0)
• Approved January 4, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (11-0)

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Peter Bergeron to permit an upward expansion of a structure that is 8 feet from the property line, where 25 feet is required, at 63 Packers Falls Road. The board will also review and approve minutes from the November 16, 2020 meeting.

• Public hearing: Peter Bergeron variance for upward expansion at 63 Packers Falls Road (Tax Map U1, Lot 18, R1 Zone)
• Review and approval of minutes from 11/16/20

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing the FY2022 Default Budget and a resolution to increase the elderly exemption. Members are also considering guidelines for an optional town meeting and various municipal resolutions.

• Resolution #2020/2021-23: FY2022 Default Budget
• Resolution #2020/2021-20: Elderly Exemption Increase
• Resolution #2020/2021-27: Approve Optional Town Meeting Guidelines
• Resolution #2020/2021-26: Splash Pad & Restroom Facility installation at Leo Landroche Field
• Resolution #2020/2021-25: Audit Services

The Town Council approved Resolution #2020/2021-27 setting optional town meeting guidelines, intended to prepare for a possible large turnout at the deliberative session during a COVID-19 surge, and approved Resolution #2020/2021-20 increasing the elderly tax exemption by $25,000 and the asset limit from $150,000 to $175,000. It also approved the FY2022 default budget, which reduces the proposed budget by $236,852, and appointed three residents to town bodies. All votes were 7-0-0. The council heard a report that a January 19 public hearing will address a bond not to exceed $1,000,000 for stormwater upgrades on New Road.

• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-20 increasing elderly tax exemption by $25,000 and asset limit from $150,000 to $175,000 (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-23 FY2022 default budget, $236,852 below the proposed budget (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020/2021-27 optional town meeting guidelines (7-0-0)
• Approved suspending the rules to act on Resolution #2020/2021-27 (7-0-0)
• Approved December 16, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Appointed Warren Basch to Parking Commission, term expires December 2023 (7-0-0)
• Appointed William Barr to Parking Commission, term expires December 2023 (7-0-0)
• Appointed Melissa Brogle as alternate to Conservation Commission, term expires April 2023 (7-0-0)

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy & Environment Advisory Committee meeting has no agenda available. Residents are directed to review the minutes of a previous meeting instead.

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee voted unanimously to table a proposed 'Ready for 100' town statement committing Newmarket to a transition to 100% renewable energy sources, with members wanting more time to comment on the draft language. The committee also discussed the Solarize Newmarket campaign, whose request for proposals is prepared but not yet sent, and agreed Peter would develop a scoring system for evaluating responses. No updates were reported on Community Power NH, and the committee continued discussing formation of an electric aggregation plan. The December 2020 minutes were approved with amendments.

• Tabled the 'Ready for 100' renewable energy resolution (unanimous) to allow more time for comment on the draft
• Approved December 2020 minutes with amendments
• Agreed Peter will create a scoring system to evaluate Solarize Newmarket RFP responses

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting remotely to review and vote on the FY 2021-22 School District Budget after a public hearing. They will also discuss a potential town bond for new road construction and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and vote on FY 2021-22 School District Budget
• Review of responses to committee member questions by Superintendent and Business Administrator
• Preliminary discussion on Town Bond issue for New Road Construction
• Approval of minutes from December 7 and December 14, 2020 meetings