Newton public meetings in 2025

Gale Library

The Gale Library Trustees will meet to consider a policy regarding parental access to minor records under HB 273. The board will also review updates and encumbrances for the FY 2026 budget.

• HB 273 Policy Consideration (Parental Access of Minor Records)
• Budget FY 2026 Update regarding encumbrances
• Review of monthly invoices

The trustees voted unanimously to accept the revised Library Card Policy and the new Request of Minor Records form, effective January 9, 2026. They also approved a $246.45 encumbrance for a Barnes & Noble invoice, then unanimously agreed to rescind that encumbrance and hold the 2025 funds pending further review.

• Approved $246.45 encumbrance for Barnes & Noble invoice (unanimous)
• Rescinded $246.45 encumbrance and held 2025 funds pending further review (unanimous)
• Accepted revised Library Card Policy and new Request of Minor Records form, effective 1/9/2026 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Newton Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss internal transfers, a resignation, and a consent agenda including a vendor manifest of $828,245.61. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a property conveyance and a town budget update.

• Police Department promotions
• Public hearing: Conservation-Conveyance Foye Property
• Vendor manifest: $828,245.61
• Employee PTO transfer
• Resignation: Supervisor of the Checklist

The Selectmen unanimously approved the transfer of fee‑simple interest for two parcels totaling 20.6 acres to the Town's Conservation Commission. They also authorized police promotions, the signing of the SB245 ambulance contract, and several budget transfers ranging from $25,000 to $50,000. Additional actions included a fire chief PTO carryover, two recreation commission appointments, and acceptance of $4,800 in food‑pantry donations.

• Approved police promotions (Sergeant Mounsey to Lieutenant, Officer Addonizio to Corporal, Officer King to Patrolman First Class) – unanimous
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign SB245 ambulance contract – unanimous
• Approved conveyance of 20.6 acres to Conservation Commission – unanimous
• Authorized $50,000 transfer from General Fund to Building Capital Reserve – unanimous
• Authorized $25,000 transfer from General Fund to Police Cruiser and Equipment Reserve – unanimous
• Approved fire chief's carry‑over of 22 PTO hours for 2026 – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Robert Kylovsky and Alecsandra Guide to Recreation Commission – unanimous
• Accepted and expended $4,800 in food‑pantry donations – unanimous

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission will meet on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the town hall conservation room. The commission will hold a vote on the transfer of the James Foy Property. The meeting will also include a call to order and other items before adjournment.

• Vote on transfer of James Foy Property

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review bylaws and discuss the Packer Meadows and Senior luncheons. The body will also address invoices, payments, and town holiday lights.

• Bylaws review
• Packer Meadows Luncheon
• Senior Luncheon debrief
• Town Holiday Lights
• Invoices and payments

The Recreation Commission noted there was no quorum for the December 1 meeting. Members planned menu items and assigned responsibilities for the Packer Meadows luncheon, and considered whether to include Santa or a game for the senior luncheon. They reported on the tree lighting event, noting positive crowd response and suggestions for future improvements. The meeting adjourned without any formal approvals, denials, or votes.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to set the town's tax rate for 2025. The meeting is an emergency session with no cable broadcast or Zoom available.

• Emergency meeting to set town tax rate
• No cable broadcast or Zoom available

The Assessor corrected the previously announced tax rate of $16.81 to $16.77. Selectman Simone moved to accept the revised rate, and Selectman Guide seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted town tax rate of $16.77 (unanimous vote)

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission will convene at 6:00 pm on December 10, 2025 to conduct a roll‑call vote, receive the UNH Extension as guests, address correspondence, and discuss any new and old business before adjourning. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Call to Order via Roll Call Vote
• Guests: UNH Extension
• Correspondence
• New and Old Business
• Adjourn

The commission directed Trisha McCarthy to contact the attorney and arrange transfer of two Foy Property parcels (≈8 acres and >12 acres) to the commission. A motion to accept the 2026 meeting dates was approved, with all members in favor. The minutes from 11/25/25 were approved as amended, with all members in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 pm, with all members in favor.

• Trisha McCarthy assigned to contact attorney for deed transfer of Foy Property parcels (approved)
• Accept 2026 meeting dates (approved, all in favor)
• Approve minutes from 11/25/25 as amended (approved, all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:19 pm (approved, all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. on December 10, 2025 in the rear Commission room at 2 Town Hall Road. The agenda includes a roll‑call vote, a presentation by UNH Extension, handling of correspondence, and discussion of new and old business items. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

The commission voted unanimously to request that the Newton Board of Selectmen approve the conveyance of the fee simple interest in the Foy property (Map 6/8/6). The commission also approved the meeting minutes as written. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved request to Board of Selectmen for Foy property conveyance (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 7:19 p.m. (unanimous)

Gale Library

The Gale Library Trustees will review the FY 2026 budget and any encumbrances. They will consider HB 273, a policy on parental access to minor records. Additional items include reviews of visitor and youth‑room statistics, facilities, staffing, and the 2026 holiday schedule. The meeting will also address donations, monthly invoices, and the town‑meeting timeline.

• Review of FY 2026 budget hearing and encumbrances
• Consideration of HB 273 policy on parental access to minor records
• Review of visitor, youth‑room, facilities, and staffing statistics
• Discussion of 2026 holiday schedule and trustee meeting schedule
• Acceptance of book and puzzle donations from patrons

The board accepted the minutes from the November 12 and 19 public meetings and the November 19 nonpublic session. They also approved the Treasurer’s and Director’s reports, the proposed 2026 holiday schedule, and the 2026 trustee meeting dates. A motion to accept donations of books and puzzles was passed. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Accepted November 12, 2025 public minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted November 19, 2025 public minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted November 19, 2025 nonpublic minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report as written (unanimous)
• Accepted Director’s Report as written (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed 2026 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 trustee meeting dates (unanimous)
• Accepted donations of books and puzzles (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will hold a public meeting to hear a conditional use permit request for a home‑based business at 13 Durgin Drive. It will also hear public comments and discuss proposed revisions to the zoning ordinance, including a new definition for accessory dwelling units and an amendment allowing multifamily uses in the Commercial District. A citizen petition on driveway specifications will be considered, and the board will accept the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for Home Based Business, Tax Map 16-4-30, 13 Durgin Drive
• Zoning Ordinance Definitions Section revision of accessory dwelling unit definition
• Zoning Ordinance Section XX amendment to allow multifamily uses in the Commercial District
• Discussion of Citizens Petition for zoning amendment on driveway number, spacing, and width
• Acceptance of minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting

The board approved revisions to the accessory dwelling unit definition and to the commercial district use allowances, both to comply with New Hampshire RSA 674. A citizen petition to permit secondary unpaved driveways for agricultural use was also approved and scheduled for discussion at the January 13, 2026 meeting. The board rescheduled a conditional use permit hearing for 13 Durgin Drive to the same January meeting and cancelled the December 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved accessory dwelling unit definition revision (unanimous)
• Approved commercial district multifamily use amendment (unanimous)
• Approved citizen petition for secondary unpaved driveway allowance (unanimous)
• Rescheduled conditional use permit hearing for 13 Durgin Drive to Jan 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from Nov 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Cancelled Dec 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously accepted the proposed tax rate of $16.81, as presented by the Town Administrator. The rate reflects the Assessor's estimated $50,000 overlay for abatements. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved tax rate of $16.81 per $1,000 valuation (unanimous)
• Adjourned public meeting (unanimous)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The Newton, NH Joint Loss Management Committee will hold a standard procedural meeting on December 8, 2025. The agenda consists of department reports from 13 town departments, a review of previous minutes, and scheduling for 2026. No specific policy changes, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

• Department reports from 13 units including Police, Fire, Planning, and Highway
• Review of minutes from the previous meeting
• Scheduling of meetings for 2026

Board of Selectmen

The Newton Board of Selectmen will discuss the town tax rate setting and review budget presentations from multiple departments. They will also consider an employee PTO transfer, the resignation of Selectman Aiello, and a consent agenda covering a payroll manifest of $83,565.36. The agenda includes citizen input, administrative updates, and announcements before adjournment.

• Employee PTO Transfer
• Resignation of Selectman Aiello
• Consent Agenda payroll manifest $83,565.36
• Town Tax Rate Setting
• Budget presentations from Clerk/Tax Collector, Transfer Station, Financial Administration, Executive, Personnel, Government Building, Planning Board, Assessor, Trustee of Trust Funds, and Default

The Selectmen unanimously approved a 36‑hour PTO transfer for employee Brian Addonizio and accepted the resignation of Selectman Joseph Aiello. They also approved the consent agenda unanimously. The board agreed to keep the town clerk and tax collector positions separate for 2026, to consider a 10‑15% increase in the grounds maintenance budget, to schedule a meeting with Unitil on street‑light costs, and to hold an emergency meeting if needed to set the tax rate.

• Approved 36‑hour PTO transfer for Brian Addonizio (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Selectman Joseph Aiello (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as written (unanimous)
• Decided to keep town clerk and tax collector positions separate for 2026, combine next year
• Agreed to review and potentially increase grounds maintenance budget by 10‑15%
• Agreed to schedule a meeting with Unitil to review street‑light charges
• Decided to hold an emergency meeting if needed to set the tax rate
• Ballot budget reduction from $3,000 pending Town Administrator confirmation

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board voted to move the 21 Chase Road variance application to a public hearing on January 7, 2026. The board also approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting and accepted the escrow manifest. The 2026 meeting schedule was changed to start at 6:30 p.m. All votes were unanimous.

• Advance 21 Chase Rd variance to public hearing (all members voted aye)
• Accept minutes from the 11/5/25 meeting (all members voted aye)
• Accept the escrow manifest (all members voted aye)
• Approve 2026 meeting schedule and start time of 6:30 p.m. (all members voted aye)

Board of Selectmen

The Newton Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss administrative items including employee PTO transfers and a resignation, followed by budget presentations from various town departments. The meeting will include citizen input and announcements regarding a Toys for Tots drive.

• Employee PTO Transfer
• Resignation of Joseph Aiello
• Budget Presentations (Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Transfer Station, Financial Administration, Executive, Personnel, Government Building, Planning Board, Assessor, Trustee of the Trust Funds)
• Toys for Tots - Fire Department 12/13 -11PM-2PM

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will approve the November 3 minutes and then discuss several holiday‑related activities, including the Senior and Packer luncheons, Town Holiday Lights, and a debrief of the tree lighting event. The commission will also consider self‑defense instructor offerings and review the recreation budget. No decisions are noted for other business.

• Senior and Packer Holiday Luncheons
• Town Holiday Lights
• Tree Lighting debrief
• Self‑defense instructors
• Recreation budget review

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will meet to discuss an updated amended site plan for 9 Puzzle Lane. The board will also receive an update regarding compliance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

• Updated Amended Site Plan - 9 Puzzle Lane Map 14-1-27-4
• J. Rowden update on compliance for ADU’s

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on December 9, 2025 to consider proposed changes to the zoning ordinances affecting accessory dwelling units. It also voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on December 9, 2025 to consider proposed changes to commercial zoning ordinances allowing multi‑unit dwellings. The board decided to proceed with a technical assistance contract for the circuit rider rather than encumbering the extra $5,000 in budget funds.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing Dec 9, 2025 on ADU zoning changes (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing Dec 9, 2025 on commercial zoning changes (unanimous)
• Approved technical assistance contract for circuit rider (no vote recorded)

Board of Selectmen

The Newton Board of Selectmen will consider several agenda items, including the hiring of a Land Administrator. They will also review and approve budget presentations for the Highway, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Cable, and Cemetery departments. A consent agenda will cover routine items such as the payroll manifest of $88,012.87. Announcements about the Thanksgiving town‑hall closure and the upcoming tree‑lighting ceremony will be made.

• Hiring of a Land Administrator (Item 6.1)
• Consent agenda payroll manifest dated 11/20/25 for $88,012.87
• Budget presentation approvals for Highway, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Cable, and Cemetery
• Announcement: Town Hall closed for Thanksgiving
• Announcement: Newton Tree Lighting scheduled for 11/30/25 at 5 PM

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to hire William Kiechle for the Land Administrator position at $25 per hour, up to 30 hours weekly. The consent agenda was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Hire William Kiechle as Land Administrator (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda as written (unanimous)
• Adjourn public meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Newton Board of Selectmen will review and vote on budget presentations for several town departments. Items include the Police Department, Emergency Management, Conservation, the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Library. The meeting also includes citizen input, announcements, and routine administrative matters.

• Budget approval for the Police Department
• Budget approval for Emergency Management
• Budget approval for Conservation
• Budget approval for the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
• Budget approval for the Library

The Select Board unanimously approved a $7,901.57 tax abatement credit for the property at 127 Pond Street. They also unanimously approved signing the MS‑1 Summary Inventory of Valuation for tax year 2025. Additionally, they unanimously authorized a transfer of 20 PTO hours for employee Robyn Sparks, to be carried forward to 2026 if unused.

• Approved $7,901.57 tax abatement credit for 127 Pond St (unanimous)
• Approved signing MS‑1 Summary Inventory of Valuation for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 20 PTO hours to Robyn Sparks, carry forward to 2026 (unanimous)

Gale Library

The Newton Gale Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on November 19, 2025, which includes a non-public session to discuss employee matters.

• Non-public session to discuss employee dismissal, promotion, or compensation
• Public session to include roll call and citizens input
• Meeting held at Gale Library and via Zoom video conference

The board voted unanimously to enter a nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3, II(a). After discussion, they voted unanimously to return to the public session. Finally, they voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Enter nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3, II(a) – passed unanimously (roll call)
• Return to public session – passed unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – passed unanimously

Stewardship Committee

The Newton Stewardship Committee will meet for its annual site walk of the Hidden Acres conservation easement. Members will inspect the farmland and the exterior of the home and outbuildings on the property. The agenda includes a role‑call vote, any other business, and adjournment.

• Annual site walk of Hidden Acres Conservation Easement
• Inspection of farmland
• Inspection of exterior of home and outbuildings
• Role‑call vote
• Adjournment

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hear 2026 budget presentations for several town departments. The body will also consider approvals for the 2026 meeting schedule and a tax map interest credit.

• 2026 Budget presentations for General Assistance, Recreation, Building Department, and Fire Department/Forest Fire
• Approval of 2026 BOS Meeting schedule
• Abatement Interest Credit for TAX Map 1-4-1
• Food Pantry Donation Recognition for M. Sapienza
• Nonpublic session regarding hiring under RSA-91A: 3 (B)

The board approved a $620,000 budget for the Fire Department for 2026. It authorized three fund transfers totaling $175,817.92 to the General Fund for payroll, inspections, and revaluation costs, each passing unanimously. The board also accepted a $100 food‑pantry donation and approved a non‑public hiring under RSA‑91A:3(b).

• Approved $620,000 Fire Department 2026 budget
• Approved $71,430 transfer from Police Special Detail Fund to General Fund (4-0)
• Approved $66,886.92 transfer from Inspector Fees to General Fund (5-0)
• Approved $37,500 withdrawal from Assessing Revaluation Account to General Fund (5-0)
• Approved $100 food pantry donation expenditure (5-0)
• Approved nonpublic RSA‑91A:3(b) hiring (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will meet to discuss holiday events, including a tree lighting and senior lunches, and review the budget. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall on November 17, 2025.

• Approval of November 3, 2025 minutes
• Review of 2025-2026 budget
• Tree Lighting event discussion
• Senior and Packer Holiday lunches
• Veterans Day debrief

Conservation Commission

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

The Newton Conservation Commission approved six motions, all unanimously. They renewed the Bestway Wildlife contract for the Pond Leveler, hired Dan Smart to fix the Busch Farm culvert, authorized $300 in dues for 2026, added $100 to the equipment fund for ATV expenses, accepted the meeting minutes, and contracted KMA to mow two areas of Busch Farm with a $1,500 limit per area.

• Renew Bestway Wildlife contract for Pond Leveler on Peanut Trail (approved, all in favor)
• Hire Dan Smart to repair culvert at Busch Farm, funded from Conservation Fund Revolving account (approved, all in favor)
• Pay 2026 dues of $300.00 at January meeting from budget line# 4611111 (approved, all in favor)
• Add $100.00 to equipment line# 4611301 for ATV gas, repairs, helmets (approved, all in favor)
• Accept the minutes as written (approved, all in favor)
• Contract KMA to mow two areas of Busch Farm, each not to exceed $1,500, funded from Conservation Fund (approved, all in favor)

Gale Library

The Gale Library Trustees will meet to review visitor statistics, staffing, and the FY 2026 budget. The board will also consider a policy regarding HB 273 and parental access to minor records.

• HB 273 Policy Consideration (Parental Access of Minor Records)
• Budget FY 2026 Update
• Review of Visitor and Youth Room Statistics
• 2026 Holiday Schedule and Trustee Meeting Dates
• Monthly Invoices Review

The trustees accepted the October 8 and October 15 public minutes and the October 15 nonpublic minutes, each by unanimous vote. They also unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report and the Director's Report. A motion to accept donated books and puzzles was passed unanimously.

• Accepted Oct 8, 2025 public minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Oct 15, 2025 public minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Oct 15, 2025 nonpublic minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Director’s Report (unanimous)
• Accepted book and puzzle donations (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold three public hearings regarding requests for relief from zoning articles. The board will also address the acceptance of previous meeting minutes and escrow fees.

• Public hearing for Samuel & Kerrin Abromowitz (51 Crane Crossing Road) regarding a 65-foot street centerline setback
• Public hearing for Troy Young & Tammy Verani (21 Chase Road) regarding Residential A zone lot area and frontage requirements
• Public hearing for Christopher McCoy (4 Lincoln Road) regarding a 65-foot street centerline setback

The Zoning Board unanimously approved a 27‑foot variance for 51 Crane Crossing Road to allow an ADU. It denied the variance request for 21 Chase Road after a 3‑2 vote. The request for a 5‑foot set‑back variance at 4 Lincoln Road was sent to deliberation with no decision recorded.

• Approved 27' ADU variance for 51 Crane Crossing Road (unanimous)
• Denied variance for 21 Chase Road (3‑2 vote)
• No decision on 4 Lincoln Road set‑back variance (pending)

Board of Selectmen

The Newton Board of Selectmen will hear a monthly update from the Fire Chief and an update from the Town Administrator. The meeting includes approvals of a Town Website contract and an IT Services contract. A consent agenda will be adopted covering a payroll manifest of $89,776.75 and a vendor manifest of $1,252,714.12, plus a Uniformed Fire Watch expense of $594.29.

• Fire Chief monthly update
• Town Administrator update
• Approval of Town Website contract
• Approval of IT Services contract
• Consent agenda: payroll $89,776.75, vendor $1,252,714.12, fire watch $594.29

The board unanimously authorized a $3,940 payment for fire department medical equipment and approved a tax abatement for 127 Pond Street retroactive to 2015. It also authorized the town administrator to sign the Civic Plus website contract and a three‑year IT services contract with Block Five. The consent agenda, including payroll and vendor manifests, was approved, and a nonpublic RSA was entered into.

• Authorized $3,940 payment to Verathon for fire department EMS equipment (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for 127 Pond St (Map 1‑4‑1) retroactive to 2015 (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign Civic Plus website contract ($4,275.63 for 2026) (5‑0 unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign 3‑year IT services contract with Block Five (estimated $10,000 additional annual cost) (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (payroll manifest $89,776.75, vendor manifest $1,252,714.12, etc.) (unanimous)
• Entered into nonpublic RSA‑91A:3(c) Reputation (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will meet to consider several holiday‑related activities, including a Veterans Day observance, a tree lighting ceremony, senior and Packer holiday lunches, fundraising efforts, a town holiday lights display, and self‑defense classes. The agenda also includes approval of the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and any other business. Residents may submit written comments or testimony by email or postal mail.

• Veterans Day observance
• Tree lighting ceremony
• Senior and Packer holiday lunches
• Town holiday lights display
• Self‑defense classes offering

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved a $500 purchase of audio equipment for upcoming Veterans Day events. It also approved several small expenditures for holiday celebrations, including children's giveaways, coffee, cookies, Santa services, a photo backdrop, and senior luncheon supplies. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved up to $500 for audio equipment (speakers, stands, microphones, cables, batteries) – unanimous
• Approved up to $100 for children's giveaways (glo sticks, ornaments, candy canes) – unanimous
• Approved up to $100 for coffee and hot chocolate for tree lighting – unanimous
• Approved up to $75 for cookies for tree lighting – unanimous
• Approved $100 payment to Santa Andrew Deardoff – unanimous
• Approved up to $75 for a Santa photo backdrop – unanimous
• Approved up to $100 for coffee for the Senior Holiday Luncheon – unanimous
• Approved up to $200 for tablecloths, paper goods, and candies for the Senior Holiday Luncheon – unanimous

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will meet to consider a conditional use permit and change of use for Streamline Glass. The board will also review an updated amended site plan for 9 Puzzle Lane.

• Streamline Glass application for Business Occupancy Certificate at 9B Puzzle Lane
• Conditional Use Permit and Change of Use for 9B Puzzle Lane
• Updated Amended Site Plan for 9 Puzzle Lane (Map 14-1-27-4)

The Planning Board took jurisdiction over Streamline Glass's Conditional Use and Change of Use applications and approved both with conditions recommended by the staff. All approvals were unanimous. The Board also unanimously accepted the September 23rd meeting minutes.

• Board took jurisdiction of Streamline Glass Conditional Use and Change of Use application (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use for Streamline Glass with staff‑recommended conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Change of Use for Streamline Glass with staff‑recommended conditions (unanimous)
• Accepted September 23rd meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet for a non-public session. The meeting is scheduled to consider legal advice under RSA 91-A:3 II (l).

• Consideration of legal advice

Board of Selectmen

The Newton Board of Selectmen will review several items, including a police chief update on hiring a part‑time officer to full‑time, a personnel policy review, and a transfer station efficiency survey. They will also consider the consent agenda, which includes a payroll manifest of $80,675.09. Announcements will cover Halloween hours, town clerk office training closures, and a boat ramp closure.

• Police Chief update: hiring part‑time officer to full‑time
• Personnel Policy Review
• Transfer Station Efficiency Survey
• Consent agenda payroll manifest dated 10/9/25, $80,675.09
• Unitil Gas Line Project update

The board voted unanimously (4‑0) to change Officer Greg Cinelli’s employment from part‑time to full‑time. The consent agenda, which included an $80,675.09 payroll manifest, was also approved unanimously (4‑0). The board entered and later closed a non‑public session on compensation matters by unanimous votes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Authorized change of Officer Greg Cinelli to full‑time employment (4‑0 unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including payroll manifest (4‑0 unanimous)
• Moved into non‑public session on compensation (4‑aye unanimous)
• Closed non‑public session on compensation (4‑aye unanimous)
• Moved into non‑public session on hiring (4‑aye unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Newton Board of Selectmen will discuss updates from the Police Chief and Town Administrator, review the Personnel Policy and a Transfer Station Efficiency Survey, and consider the consent agenda. The consent agenda includes a payroll manifest totaling $80,675.09. Announcements will cover Halloween hours, the Unitil gas line project, a temporary town clerk office closure, and a boat ramp closure in November.

• Hiring part-time police officer to full-time position
• Personnel Policy Review
• Transfer Station Efficiency Survey
• Payroll Manifest – $80,675.09
• Unitil Gas Line Project Update

The board voted unanimously to change Officer Greg Cincelli’s employment from part‑time to full‑time. It also unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which includes the payroll manifest for October 9, 2025 in the amount of $80,675.09 and the minutes from October 7, 2025. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Enter non-public session on compensation (4-0)
• Close non-public session (4-0)
• Change Officer Greg Cincelli to full-time (4-0)
• Approve consent agenda, including payroll $80,675.09 and 10/7/25 minutes (4-0)
• Enter non-public session on hiring (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission meeting on October 20, 2025 will approve the minutes from the October 6 meeting, discuss program updates such as the Trunk or Treat debrief, a Self Defense Class, Senior and Packer Holiday lunches, and Veterans Day, and consider the 2025-2026 budget. Residents may submit written comments by email or postal mail to be read at the meeting. The meeting is held at Town Hall, 2 Town Hall Road, Newton.

• Approval of Minutes October 6, 2025
• Trunk or Treat Debrief
• Self Defense Class
• Senior and Packer Holiday lunches
• Budget 2025-2026

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $25 maximum for a thank‑you gift card to Chet Bearce for his parking assistance. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $25 limit for Chet Bearce gift card (Simone aye; Aiello aye; Faulconer aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold two public hearings and three preliminary reviews regarding zoning ordinance variances. Requests include relief from street centerline setbacks and a proposal to build a residential garage in a commercial zone.

• Public hearing: Variance request for 1A Wilders Grove Road regarding street centerline setbacks
• Public hearing: Mackenzie Properties LLC request to build a 60’x50’ steel garage with 10’x60’ lean-to in a commercial zone
• Preliminary review: Setback relief request for 51 Crane Crossing Road
• Preliminary review: Lot area and frontage relief request for 21 Chase Road
• Preliminary review: Setback relief request for 4 Lincoln Road

The board approved a 12‑foot setback variance for 1A Wilders Grove Road after a unanimous vote. It also approved a variance for an accessory building that can house more than four vehicles at 16 Amesbury Road, again by unanimous vote. The public has 30 days to file a complaint on each decision. A preliminary review was conducted for a variance request at 51 Crane Crossing Road, but no decision was made.

• Approved 12' variance for 1A Wilders Grove Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building >4 vehicles at 16 Amesbury Road (unanimous)
• Preliminary review of variance request for 51 Crane Crossing Road – no decision

Gale Library

The Newton Gale Library Board of Trustees meeting on October 15, 2025 will include standard items such as call to order, roll call, and a citizen input period. The agenda lists a non‑public session conducted under RSA 91‑A:3, II(a) to consider dismissal, promotion, compensation, discipline, or investigation of a public employee, unless the employee requests an open meeting.

• Non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, II(a) to discuss dismissal, promotion, compensation, discipline, or investigation of a public employee

The library board voted unanimously to enter a nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3. It later voted to return to the public session, to seal the minutes of the nonpublic session, and to adjourn the meeting. All motions passed unanimously via roll‑call vote.

• Entered nonpublic session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Sealed minutes of nonpublic session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on October 8, 2025 at 2 Town Hall Road. Commissioners will conduct a roll‑call vote, acknowledge guests, review correspondence, and consider any new or old business items that may arise. No specific agenda items are listed beyond these standard procedures.

The commission voted to cover the $60 cost for any member who wishes to attend the NHACC annual meeting, using the training budget line. It also approved purchasing combination locks for the Peanut Trail up to $100 from the trail‑maintenance budget. The commission authorized contacting Dan Smart for a culvert repair estimate at the Busch Farm and directed a letter to the 39 Whittier homeowner about the 50‑foot wetlands setback and silt‑fence requirements.

• Approved $60 per member for NHACC meeting attendance, funded from training budget (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of combination locks for Peanut Trail up to $100, funded from trail‑maintenance budget (all in favor)
• Authorized contacting Dan Smart for culvert repair estimate at Busch Farm (all in favor)
• Authorized sending letter to 39 Whittier homeowner about 50' wetlands setback and silt fences (all in favor)

Gale Library

The Gale Library Trustees will meet to review the FY2026 budget and receive a state legislative update. The board will also evaluate visitor statistics and staffing and facilities reviews.

• FY2026 Budget
• State Legislative Update
• Visitor and Youth Room statistics review
• Staffing and Facilities reviews
• Acceptance of book, puzzle, and craft supply donations

The board unanimously accepted the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes as written. The Treasurer’s Report and the Director’s Report were each accepted without opposition. The board also unanimously approved the acceptance of patron donations of books, puzzles and craft supplies. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Accepted September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Director’s Report (unanimous)
• Accepted patron donations of books, puzzles, craft supplies (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Newton Board of Selectmen will consider several approvals, including the Zena Lane public road application and a land proposal. They will also vote on hiring a part‑time bookkeeper and a transfer station attendant, and on a pay increase for transfer station staff. A consent agenda will authorize payroll and vendor payments totaling over $270,000. Announcements include a boat ramp closure in November and a Trunk‑or‑Treat event on November 18.

• Approval of Zena Lane public road application
• Approval of land proposal
• Hiring of part‑time bookkeeper and transfer station attendant
• Transfer station pay increase
• Consent agenda: payroll $90,122.27; vendor $82,455.76; highway construction $101,521.50; hazardous incident $627.00

The Selectmen approved making Zena Lane a public road, with the deed to be signed by the Town Council and all costs covered by Todd Fitzgerald. They also authorized up to $7,500 for 2‑3D conceptual plans for the proposed land at 8 Merrimac Road. The board hired a part‑time bookkeeper and a part‑time transfer‑station attendant, and approved the consent agenda items.

• Accepted Zena Lane as a public road, deed to be approved by Town Council, costs paid by Todd Fitzgerald (5‑0)
• Authorized payment up to $7,500 for 2‑3D conceptual plans for land at 8 Merrimac Rd (5‑0)
• Approved hiring Rhona Kysilovsky as part‑time bookkeeper at $22.50‑$23.50 hourly (4 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Approved hiring Melissa Carter as part‑time transfer‑station attendant at $15.00 hourly (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including payroll and vendor manifests (5‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss the 2025-2026 budget, and plan events including a yard sale, trunk-or-treat, and senior holiday lunches.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of 2025-2026 budget
• Yard Sale scheduled for October 4
• Trunk or Treat scheduled for October 18
• Senior and Packer Holiday lunches

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 minutes. It also approved spending up to $650 for the Trunk or Treat event and authorized the Board of Selectmen to provide popcorn, water, and pizza for the event. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $650 spending for Trunk or Treat (unanimous)
• Approved provision of popcorn, water, and pizza from the Board of Selectmen (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The Joint Loss Management Committee will review minutes from the prior meeting, receive reports from eleven town departments, discuss any needed policy revisions, and address old and new business. It will also confirm the schedule of meetings for the remainder of 2025.

• Review minutes from previous meeting
• Department reports: Town Hall, Library, Police, Fire, Recreation, Conservation, Highway, Cemetery, Transfer Station, Building, Town Clerk/Tax Collector
• Policy revision and/or discussion if needed
• Old/New business items
• Set meeting dates for January, April, June, August, October, and December 2025

The committee unanimously accepted the June 9, 2025 minutes with an addendum about the library back‑entrance. It adopted a new meeting schedule to convene on the second Monday of every other month at 3:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Accepted June 9, 2025 minutes with addendum (unanimous)
• Adopted bi‑monthly meeting schedule: second Monday every other month at 3:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 3:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The Joint Loss Management Committee will hear reports from multiple town departments. It may discuss any needed policy revisions and address old or new business items. The committee will also approve the schedule of meeting dates for 2025.

• Review of department reports (Town Hall, Library, Police, Fire, Recreation, Conservation, Highway, Cemetery, Transfer Station, Building, Town Clerk/Tax Collector)
• Discussion of any needed policy revisions
• Consideration of old and new business
• Approval of meeting dates for 2025

The committee accepted the June 9, 2025 minutes with an addendum about the Gale Library back entrance, passing unanimously. It established that future commission meetings will be held on the second Monday of every other month at 3:30 p.m. in Town Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Accepted June 9, 2025 minutes with addendum (unanimous)
• Set commission meetings to the second Monday of every other month at 3:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 3:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application. The board will also review meeting minutes and invoices.

• Continued public hearing for Amended Site Plan Application by 125 Development NH Corp. at 3, 5, 7, & 9 Puzzle Lane
• Approval of invoices for KV Partners

The board took jurisdiction of the 125 Development site plan and approved waivers for parking spaces, exterior lighting, and loading docks. It then granted a conditional approval of the plan subject to several conditions. The board also accepted the September 9 minutes and approved two NEPRA manifests totaling $8,056.38.

• Motion to take jurisdiction of the site plan – unanimous approval
• Motion to approve waiver for 19 parking spaces – unanimous approval
• Motion to approve waiver to reduce exterior lighting – unanimous approval
• Motion to approve waiver to reduce loading docks – unanimous approval
• Motion to approve conditional approval with listed conditions – unanimous approval
• Motion to accept September 9 meeting minutes – unanimous approval
• Motion to approve NEPRA manifest $3,978.90 – unanimous approval
• Motion to approve NEPRA manifest $4,077.48 – unanimous approval

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and procedures for closing the beach and Greenie Park. The body will also coordinate upcoming community events for October and holiday lunches.

• Budget 2025-2026
• Procedure to close beach/Greenie Park
• Yard Sale – October 4
• Trunk or Treat – October 18
• Senior and Packer Holiday lunch

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a fee increase for the transfer station and receive a reevaluation update. The board will also review police department updates and fire department approvals.

• Transfer Station fee-increase
• Fire Department PO # 20252002
• Payroll Manifest dated 9/11/25 for $78,914.03
• Vendor Manifest dated 9/2/25 including $78,196.08, $8,272.67, and Fire Rescue Station Manifest $11,247.69
• Household Hazardous Waste Day announcement for October 5th

The Board hired Jim Ryan as a part‑time Animal Control Officer at $28.24 per hour and Richard Kane as a part‑time police officer at the same rate, each vote unanimously 4‑0. The Board accepted the resignation of Fire Department officer John Demers, also unanimously. It approved the proposed Transfer Station fee increases to take effect on November 1, 2025, with a 4‑0 vote. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Hired Jim Ryan as part‑time Animal Control Officer ($28.24/hr) – approved 4‑0
• Hired Richard Kane as part‑time police officer ($28.24/hr) – approved 4‑0
• Accepted resignation of Fire Dept. officer John Demers – approved 4‑0
• Approved Transfer Station fee increases effective Nov 1 2025 – approved 4‑0
• Approved consent agenda as written – approved 4‑0

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on September 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Commissioners will conduct a roll‑call vote, hear any guests, review correspondence, discuss new and old business, and then adjourn. No specific projects or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Call to Order via Roll Call Vote
• Guests
• Correspondence
• New and Old Business
• Adjourn

The Newton Conservation Commission met on September 10, 2025 and discussed several ongoing issues, including a lot‑line adjustment at 17 Thornell, a garage near Busch Farm wetlands, and a pending pipeline at Busch Farm. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 pm (motion by Lorene Melvin, seconded by Rachel Nelson)

Gale Library

The Gale Library trustees will review visitor and youth‑room statistics, facilities, staffing, and the summer reading program. They will receive an update on the budget process and discuss the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day schedule. A vote will be taken to approve the library’s credit card policy, and donations and monthly invoices will be considered.

• Credit Card Policy – review, vote, and sign
• Review Visitor and Youth Room Statistics
• Facilities Review
• Staffing Review
• New Year’s Eve–New Year’s Day Schedule

The trustees unanimously approved several motions, including closing the library on December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026. They also approved $400 to fund pressure‑washing of the building’s exterior. The revised Credit Card Policy was accepted and signed, and donations of books, puzzles, and craft supplies were accepted. Earlier reports and minutes were accepted without dissent.

• Accepted minutes from August 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted the Treasurer’s Report as written (unanimous)
• Accepted the Director’s Report as written (unanimous)
• Accepted the revised Credit Card Policy (unanimous)
• Approved $400 for pressure‑washing the library exterior (unanimous)
• Approved library closure December 31, 2025 – January 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted donations of books, puzzles, and craft supplies (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will meet on September 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Newton Town Hall. The board will hold a public hearing on a minor site plan change of use submitted by JW Leclair Realty LLC for Tax Map 11 Block 7 Lot 13. It will also consider accepting the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. The meeting includes a flag salute and allows virtual participation.

• Public hearing on minor site plan change of use – JW Leclair Realty LLC, Tax Map 11 Block 7 Lot 13
• Acceptance of the minutes from the August 12, 2025 Planning Board meeting

The board took jurisdiction over the JW Leclair Realty application and unanimously approved the minor site change of use for 26 and 28 South Main Street, adding conditions on fuel sales, hours, storage and permits. The board also unanimously accepted the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting.

• Took jurisdiction over JW Leclair Realty site change application (unanimous)
• Approved minor site change of use for 26 & 28 South Main St with conditions (unanimous)
• Accepted August 12, 2025 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss upcoming fall events like Olde Home Day, a yard sale, and Trunk or Treat, and review procedures for closing the beach and maintaining Greenie Park. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Olde Home Day planning (food, field layout, signs, raffles, games, volunteers, vendors)
• Yard Sale scheduled for October 4
• Trunk or Treat event on October 18
• Procedure to close beach under review
• Greenie Park maintenance (sprinklers, water supply, heater) discussed

The Recreation Commission approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized a payment of up to $500 to Westville Grand Rental for equipment removal. It authorized the purchase of signs costing no more than $250. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Westville Grand Rental up to $500 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of signs up to $250 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct preliminary reviews for three property variance requests. The board will also address administrative business, including the acceptance of previous meeting minutes.

• Request by Jeffrey and Barbara Card (1A Wilders Grove Road) for a covered porch with non-conforming setbacks
• Request by MacKenzie Properties, LLC to build a 60’x50’ steel garage with a 10’x60’ lean-to in a Commercial Zone
• Request by Samuel & Kerrin Abromowitz (51 Crane Crossing Road) for relief from the 65-foot street centerline setback requirement
• Recording of a Scrivener’s Affidavit for 6 Hunter’s Way

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved moving the Card porch variance request to a public hearing on October 15, 2025. It also unanimously approved moving the MacKenzie garage/storage variance request to a public hearing on the same date. The board accepted the minutes from August 6, 2025 as amended.

• Moved Card porch variance to public hearing on Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Moved MacKenzie garage/storage variance to public hearing on Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes dated Aug 6, 2025 as amended (unanimous)
• Appointed Ms. Riordan as a voting member

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will receive a Fire Department update and consider a location request for Trunk or Treat at the Safety Complex. The meeting includes a consent agenda for payroll and vendor payments.

• Trunk or Treat location request for the Safety Complex
• Payroll Manifest dated August 28, 2025: $84,114.54
• Vendor Manifest dated 8/20/25: $1,419,242.85
• Highway Construction Manifest: $89,309.97
• Uniformed Fire Manifest: $103.00

The Selectmen unanimously approved the resignations of fire department members Levi Richards and Owen Graziano (4‑0). They also approved the consent agenda as written (4‑0) and authorized Northeast Recycling Recovery Associates to conduct a transfer‑station efficiency study not to exceed $5,000 (4‑0). The board voted to enter a nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3(a) (unanimous).

• Accepted resignations of Levi Richards and Owen Graziano (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda as written (4‑0)
• Authorized NRRA efficiency study up to $5,000 (4‑0)
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3(a) (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a swearing-in ceremony for the Police Department. The board will also review various department approvals and financial manifests.

• Police Department swearing-in ceremony
• Fire Department PO # 2025 68
• Survey quote for Tax Map 11-15-1
• Payroll manifest dated 8/14/25 for $79,537.74
• Vendor manifest dated 8/05/25 for $51,929.21

The Selectmen unanimously approved a $3,940 purchase order for fire gear and authorized the collection of an $881.80 timber yield tax levy. They also gave the Town Administrator authority to negotiate a $3,600 survey for Tax Map 11-15-1 and accepted the consent agenda. A nonpublic session was called to consider dismissal of a public employee and legal advice, and the senior BBQ/Cookout was cancelled.

• Approved $3,940 fire gear purchase order (4-0)
• Authorized $881.80 timber yield tax levy collection (4-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to negotiate Tax Map 11-15-1 survey (4-0)
• Accepted consent agenda as written (4-0)
• Entered nonpublic session to consider dismissal of public employee and legal advice (Aiello, Simone, Guide yea)
• Cancelled senior BBQ/Cookout event

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss planning for Olde Home Day and senior-focused activities. The body will also review the lifeguard schedule and the September meeting date.

• Olde Home Day planning: signs, entertainment, raffle, and food
• Senior Trip
• Senior BBQ
• Packer Meadows
• Lifeguard Schedule

The Recreation Commission approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They voted to cancel this year’s Senior BBQ because town officials and volunteers were unavailable. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved August 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled Senior BBQ (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Gale Library

The Gale Library Board of Trustees will meet on August 13, 2025, to discuss library operations, finances, and policy updates. Items include reviewing visitor statistics, youth room usage, facilities, staffing, and the summer reading program. The board will also vote on an investment policy and review monthly invoices.

• Vote on Investment Policy
• Accept $300 donation from Friends of the Gale Library for carpet cleaning
• Accept $75 donation from Plaistow Area Commerce Exchange (PACE) for summer reading program
• Review visitor and youth room statistics
• Review and discuss credit card policy

The trustees unanimously approved several items, including the revised Investment Policy and a change to the credit‑card policy that raises the postage fee limit to $20. They also accepted the minutes from the July 9 meetings, the Treasurer’s and Director’s reports, and a list of donations. Monthly invoices were reviewed and initialed. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted July 9, 2025 public meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted July 9, 2025 nonpublic meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted the Treasurer’s Report as written (unanimous)
• Accepted the Director’s Report as written (unanimous)
• Approved the revised Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Changed credit‑card policy postage fee limit from $15 to $20 (unanimous)
• Accepted listed donations (books, puzzles, supplies, $75 and $300 cash, art book) (unanimous)
• Reviewed and initialed monthly invoices (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will hear two requests for extensions on subdivisions and site plans, and hold public hearings on an amended site plan and a lot line adjustment. The board will also accept past meeting minutes and discuss a zoning regulation update.

• Extension request for 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main Street (Michael Montello)
• Extension request for Site Plan approval at 125 Development NH Corp property (Tax Map 14 Block 1 Lot 27-3)
• Public hearing for amended Site Plan at 3, 5, 7, & 9 Puzzle Lane (125 Development NH Corp)
• Public hearing for Lot Line Adjustment between properties on White Cedar Way (Lemon Kestrel, LLC)

The Planning Board unanimously approved several extensions and adjustments. It granted Michael Montello a six-month extension on his subdivision plan to Feb 25 2026 and waived the NEPRA posting fee for Lemon Kestrel’s minor lot‑line adjustment, which was also approved with conditions. The board approved a one-year extension for 125 Development NH Corp’s site‑plan to Aug 25 2026 and set a continuance for its amended site‑plan hearing to Sep 23 2025 with required abutter notice. The minutes from the July 22 2025 meeting were accepted.

• Approved 6‑month extension for Michael Montello (Tax Map 9 Block 1 Lot 6) to Feb 25 2026 – unanimous roll call vote
• Waived NEPRA posting requirement for Lemon Kestrel LLC lot‑line adjustment – unanimous roll call vote
• Granted minor lot‑line adjustment between Lots 12‑1 and 12‑2 on White Cedar Way with conditions – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved one‑year extension for 125 Development NH Corp site‑plan to Aug 25 2026 – unanimous roll call vote
• Granted continuance for 125 Development amended site‑plan hearing to Sep 23 2025, with abutter notice by Sep 13 2025 – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved minutes from July 22 2025 meeting – unanimous roll call vote

Joint Loss Management Committee

The committee will convene at Town Hall for its regular meeting on August 11, 2025. Agenda items include department reports from 15 town departments, a brief policy discussion if needed, and scheduling meetings for 2026. The meeting is procedural with no concrete decisions listed.

Conservation Commission

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

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider requests for relief from zoning ordinances. The board will review two specific applications regarding non-conforming setbacks for structures.

• Request from Jeffrey and Barbara Card for a covered porch with non-conforming setbacks at 1A Wilders Grove Road
• Variance request from Duane Skofield (for John & Deidre Ventura) regarding the 65-foot street centerline setback requirement for Tax Map 9, Block 1, Lot (3)
• Correction of a Notice of Decision error for 6 Hunter (Suslowicz), Map 8, Blk 2, Lot 17-24

The Zoning Board of Adjustment extended the preliminary review for the Card porch application to September 3 2025 and approved the July 2 2025 meeting minutes. It corrected the Notice of Decision for 6 Hunter Road and approved a variance for Duane Skofield’s property, allowing a five‑foot reduction from the required setback. The board also amended the notice to remove the word “ADU” and adjourned the meeting.

• Extended preliminary review for Card porch application to September 3 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 2 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Corrected Notice of Decision for 6 Hunter Road to 46.3 ft setback and 9/4/2024 date (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Skofield property, permitting up to five‑foot reduction from 65 ft setback (unanimous)
• Amended notice of decision to remove “ADU” wording (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ms. Riordan as a voting member (appointment)
• Reappointed Ms. White as a voting member (appointment)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 pm

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a Unitil gas line easement and a Police Department update. The body is deciding on fire department rate increases and a purchase order, as well as signing authority for a propane and gas contract.

• Unitil easement for gas line
• Fire Department rate increase x 2 and Purchase Order #2025001
• Intent to Cut for TAX MAP 5-6-6
• Timber Tax for TAX MAP 14-1-2 and 6-11-2-2
• Vendor Manifest dated 7/30/25 for $1,193,904.00

The Selectmen unanimously hired Gregory Cinelli as a part‑time police officer at $28.74 per hour. They approved pay raises for Fire Lieutenant Robert Watson and firefighter Nolan Ash, and authorized a $14,359 purchase order for medical equipment. The board also gave the Town Administrator signing authority for propane and gas contracts and approved two Timber Yield Tax levies. The consent agenda was accepted without amendment.

• Hire Gregory Cinelli as part‑time police officer at $28.74/hr (3‑0)
• Increase Robert Watson hourly pay to $27.10 (3‑0)
• Increase Nolan Ash hourly pay to $20.00 (3‑0)
• Approve purchase order #2025001 to Bound Tree Medical for $14,359.00 (3‑0)
• Authorize Town Administrator to sign propane & gas contracts (3‑0)
• Authorize collection of Timber Yield Tax $227.94 for Tax Map 14‑1‑2 (3‑0)
• Authorize collection of Timber Yield Tax $1,131.41 for Tax Map 6‑11‑2‑2 (3‑0)
• Accept consent agenda as written (3‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the Recreation Five-Year Plan and various community activities. The body will review plans for the Senior Trip, Senior BBQ, and Olde Home Day. Discussions will also include Packer Meadows and a nonprofit casino for Friends of Recreation.

• Recreation Five-Year Plan
• Olde Home Day signs, entertainment, and raffle
• Senior Trip and Senior BBQ
• Packer Meadows
• Casino Nonprofit Friends of Recreation

The commission approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:10 p.m. by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were decided at this session.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will meet to conduct routine business. The board is scheduled to review meeting minutes and a vendor manifest.

• Vendor Manifest-NEPRA for $2,008.00 dated 7-15-25

The board appointed Mr. Gibbons as a voting member, replacing Mr. Moran. The board unanimously accepted the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The board unanimously approved the NPREA dated July 15, 2025 for $2,008.00.

• Appointed Mr. Gibbons as voting member (replacing Mr. Moran)
• Accepted June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved NPREA July 15, 2025 for $2,008.00 (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the coordination of the Senior Trip, Town-wide BBQ, and Olde Home Day. The body will also review the Recreation Five-Year Plan and the Casino Nonprofit Friends of Recreation.

• Olde Home Day planning (signs, entertainment, vendors/sponsors, and raffle)
• Recreation Five-Year Plan
• Town-wide BBQ
• Senior Trip
• Casino Nonprofit Friends of Recreation

The commission approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. They hired Jessica Petruzello as the new Recreation Coordinator and named Rick Simone Vice Chairman. A $300 budget for the Packer Meadows BBQ was approved unanimously. John Silvia was removed as an alternate member.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Hired Jessica Petruzello as Recreation Coordinator
• Approved up to $300 for Packer Meadows BBQ (unanimous)
• Named Rick Simone Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Removed John Silvia as Alternate Member (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the hiring of a Recreation Coordinator and Fire Department personnel. The body will also review a payrate policy sheet and bids for Household Hazardous Waste Day. A consent agenda includes manifests totaling over $1 million.

• Recreation Coordinator hiring
• Fire Department hiring
• Easement Tax Map 11-15-1
• Household Hazardous Waste Day bids
• Vendor Manifest dated June 17, 2025, for $1,023,042.62

The Board unanimously approved hiring Jessica Petruzello as Recreation Coordinator at $25 per hour, up to 30 hours weekly. They also approved hiring Anthony Gil as a Firefighter EMT Basic at $21.50 per hour, pending qualifications. The amended payroll payrate sheet was accepted and the town contracted NRRA to provide the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Day services for up to $60,000. Additionally, the Board approved hiring Constantine “Dean” Brown as a part‑time transfer station attendant at $15 per hour, up to 20 hours weekly, and approved the consent agenda and a nonpublic hiring session.

• Hired Jessica Petruzello as Recreation Coordinator ($25/hr, ≤30 hrs/week) – vote 5-0
• Hired Anthony Gil as Firefighter EMT Basic ($21.50/hr, pending requirements) – vote 5-0
• Approved amended payroll payrate sheet – vote 5-0
• Hired NRRA for 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Day (up to $60,000) – vote 5-0
• Hired Constantine “Dean” Brown as part‑time transfer station attendant ($15/hr, ≤20 hrs/week) – vote 5-0
• Approved consent agenda as written – vote 5-0
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3(b) for hiring – all members yea
• Directed Selectman Guide to obtain survey estimate for easement to Tax Map 11‑15‑1

Gale Library

The Gale Library Trustees will meet to review facility, staffing, and visitor statistics. The board will also discuss the library's investment policy and travel reimbursement rates.

• Review of Visitor and Youth Room Statistics
• Facilities and Staffing Review
• Investment Policy discussion
• Travel Reimbursement Rate review
• Acceptance of book and puzzle donations

The board approved using the 2025 IRS Annual Business Rate of 70 cents per mile for library travel reimbursements. It also voted unanimously to seal the current non‑public minutes, to unseal selected past non‑public minutes, and to accept book and puzzle donations from patrons. All other routine reports and minutes were accepted without amendment.

• Adopted 70¢/mile travel reimbursement rate (unanimous)
• Sealed current non‑public minutes (unanimous)
• Unsealed minutes from 1/13/21, 2/25/21, 4/14/21, 7/14/21 (unanimous)
• Accepted book and puzzle donations (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved Director’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss planning for Olde Home Day and the Senior Trip. The body will also address items related to Packer Meadows.

• Olde Home Day planning: signs, entertainment, bands, Touch a Truck, vendors/sponsors, and raffle
• Senior Trip
• Packer Meadows

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the July 7, 2025 meeting at 6:30 p.m. was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were decided.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct preliminary reviews for two property owners seeking relief from zoning setbacks. The board will also review updates to its Rules of Procedure.

• Request for relief from Section XI,3, a for a covered porch addition at 1A Wilders Grove Road
• Request for relief from Article XV, section 3 regarding the 65-foot street centerline setback at 126 North Main St.
• Review of updates to the Rules of Procedure

The Zoning Board extended the preliminary hearing for the Card porch variance to August 6, 2025, with a unanimous vote. It approved the June 4, 2025 minutes after correcting typographical errors, also unanimously. The board directed staff to prepare a draft of rule‑procedure changes and a fee‑schedule comparison for the August agenda.

• Extended preliminary hearing for Card porch variance to Aug 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft rule‑procedure changes and fee‑schedule comparison for August agenda (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Mr. Doggett’s years of service (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a non-retail home-based business. The board will also review minutes from a previous meeting and receive an update from the Rockingham County Commission.

• Public hearing for non-retail home-based business at 11 Bancroft Road (Tax Map 11, Block 7, Lot 58)

The Planning Board took jurisdiction over a non‑retail home‑based business application for 11 Bancroft Road and approved the business with conditions recommended by the circuit rider, including specific operating hours and vehicle registration. The board also accepted the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting and approved the non‑public minutes from November 12, 2024, authorizing Chairperson Eddy to sign them. No other actions were taken; changes to ADU regulations were noted as pending state approval.

• Took jurisdiction over 11 Bancroft Rd home‑based business (5‑0)
• Approved home‑based business at 11 Bancroft Rd with conditions (5‑0)
• Accepted minutes of 6/10/25 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved non‑public minutes dated 11/12/24 (5‑0)
• Authorized Chairperson Eddy to sign non‑public minutes dated 11/12/24 (5‑0)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will review department reports and discuss scheduling for 2026.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hear presentations from Unitil and the Police Department. The body is seeking approvals for Fire Department hiring, a Town Hall building evaluation, and the July meeting schedule.

• Fire Department hiring approval
• Town Hall Building Evaluation
• Payroll Manifest dated June 12, 2025: $522.00
• Vendor Manifest dated June 12, 2025: $1,332.00
• Resignation of Planning Board & ZBA Administrative Assistant

The Selectmen unanimously approved letting the Town Administrator sign paperwork for the Unitil natural‑gas transmission line project. They also approved hiring a probationary firefighter/EMT, purchasing pagers for the fire department, and allowing the administrator to sign a credit‑card processing contract for ambulance billing. The board accepted the tax‑map abatement application and the consent agenda, and hired a new minutes taker for the Planning Board and ZBA. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Authorized Town Administrator to sign Unitil gas line documents (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Tucker Carlislie as Probationary Firefighter/EMT ($20/hr) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of pagers ($4,876.40) and installation ($1,570.92) (5-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign Cardpointe credit‑card processing contract (5-0)
• Approved Abatement Application for Tax Map 11‑10‑15 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as written (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Diane Morin to take Planning Board and ZBA minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss expenditures for Olde Home Day and the Greenie Park Five Year Plan. The body will also review the Senior Trip and Commission bylaws.

• Expenditures comparison 2024-2025 for Olde Home Day (entertainment, food, bands)
• Olde Home Day logistics: Touch a Truck, Car Show, and Vendors/Sponsors
• Greenie Park Five Year Plan
• Recreation Commission Bylaw
• Senior Trip

The Recreation Commission approved the June 2 minutes, hired McDonny’s Petting Farm for Olde Home Day, and approved a $35 participant charge with a matching $35 contribution for the senior trip. The commission also accepted Ms. Aiello’s resignation as Recreation Director, appointed her as a Lifeguard Supervisor and Commission member, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hiring McDonny’s Petting Farm for $1,025 (unanimous)
• Approved $35 participant charge and $35 commission contribution for senior trip (unanimous)
• Accepted Ms. Aiello’s resignation as Recreation Director and appointed her as Lifeguard Supervisor and Commission member (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Gale Library

The Gale Library Trustees will meet to discuss administrative updates and financial reviews. The body will review the FY2024 audit and conduct its annual review of the investment policy.

• Audit for FY2024
• Annual review of Investment Policy
• Library Card Policy update
• Review of visitor and youth room statistics
• Acceptance of book and puzzle donations

The board accepted the minutes from the May 14, 2025 public and nonpublic meetings. They also approved the Treasurer's and Director's reports, the revised Library Card Policy, and donations of books and puzzles. Monthly invoices were reviewed and initialed. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted May 14, 2025 public meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted May 14, 2025 nonpublic meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Director’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved revised Library Card Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted donations of books and puzzles (unanimous)
• Monthly invoices reviewed and initialed (completed)

Conservation Commission

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

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will conduct public hearings for several property requests, including a home-based business and an accessory apartment. The board will also review amended site plans and a compliance hearing for developments on North Main Street and Puzzle Lane.

• Non-Retail Home Based Business request at 11 Bancroft Road
• Amended Site Plan for Father and Son Realty at 103 North Main Street
• Accessory Apartment request at 52 Highland Street
• Amended Site Plan for 125 Development NH Corp at 3, 5, 7, & 9 Puzzle Lane
• Compliance hearing for 125 Development NH Corp regarding phase 2 development off South Main Street (Rte. 108)

The Planning Board took jurisdiction and approved the amended site plan for Father and Son Realty at 103 North Main Street with conditions (5‑0). It also approved an accessory apartment at 52 Highland Street with conditions (5‑0) and approved amended conditions for 125 Development (5‑0). The board set a continuation date of August 12 for the 125 Development application with a requirement to send abutter notices (5‑0), accepted the May 27 minutes with a name correction (5‑0), and continued the hearing for the Fresco home‑based business request (5‑0).

• Approved amended site plan for 103 North Main Street garage (5‑0)
• Approved accessory apartment at 52 Highland Street with conditions (5‑0)
• Approved amended conditions for 125 Development (5‑0)
• Set continuation date to August 12 for 125 Development application, with abutter notices (5‑0)
• Accepted May 27 meeting minutes with name correction (5‑0)
• Continued hearing for Non‑Retail Home Based Business at 11 Bancroft Road (5‑0)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The committee will receive reports from various town departments and discuss policy revisions. The meeting also includes scheduling for 2026.

• Department reports from Building, Cemetery, Conservation, Fire, Health Agent, Highway, Library, Planning Board, Police, Town Hall, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Transfer Station, Recreation, Welfare Agent, and ZBA
• Policy revision and discussion
• Scheduling of 2026 meetings

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. Mr. Dogget resigned and Ms. McCarthy will continue as Chairman. The members unanimously elected Michelle Baker as Vice Chairman. The committee set its meeting schedule, adopting bi‑monthly meetings on the second Monday of every other month and specifically scheduling meetings for June 9, August 11, October 6, and December 8, 2025.

• Accepted April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Ms. McCarthy as Chairman after Mr. Dogget resignation (unanimous)
• Appointed Michelle Baker as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Adopted bi‑monthly meeting pattern on the second Monday of every other month (unanimous)
• Scheduled JLMC meetings for June 9, August 11, October 6, and December 8, 2025 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision or discussion.

The commission approved the May 10 minutes. It assigned Sandy Esterbrook to attend the planning board and obtain details about a proposed garage, treeline, drainage swale, and snow storage at 103 North Main Street. Tricia McCarthy was tasked to investigate a lock for the new gate, and Sandy Esterbrook will follow up on Whittier Road issues. A motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved May 10 minutes (motion by Nancy Slombo, seconded by Lorene Melvin)
• Assigned Sandy Esterbrook to seek answers from the planning board on the North Main Street garage proposal
• Assigned Tricia McCarthy to investigate a lock for the new gate
• Assigned Sandy Esterbrook to follow up on Whittier Road issues
• Motion to adjourn approved (motion by Lorene Melvin, seconded by Joe Simone)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board will meet to conduct routine business. The agenda includes a review of updates to the Rules of Procedure.

• Review updates to the Rules of Procedure
• Acceptance of minutes from the 4/2/25 meeting
• Escrow Manifest

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously accepted the corrected minutes from May 7, 2025. The board approved the escrow manifest for $188.55. Members unanimously adopted multiple amendments to the Rules of Procedure, including changes to notice requirements, removal of an applicant option for recording decisions, and addition of escrow‑statement language. The board also agreed to revisit the fee schedule at the next meeting.

• Accepted May 7, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous aye)
• Approved escrow manifest for $188.55 (unanimous aye)
• Amended rule 4.3 to add language about administrative assistant notice duties (unanimous)
• Amended rule 12.0 to require preliminary review for completeness before public hearing (unanimous)
• Amended notice posting requirement to include town website and newspaper (unanimous)
• Removed applicant "Option A" for recording Notice of Decision (unanimous)
• Added escrow‑statement language to procedures (unanimous)
• Decided to revisit fee schedule next month (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a boat ramp update and a Fire Department rate increase. The body is deciding on several approvals, including IT purchases and policy reviews.

• Police Station IT purchase
• Peddlers Permit for Fidium Fiber Optic
• Vendor Manifest dated May 27, 2025, for $5,000.00 (EOC)
• Two Conservation appointments
• Seabrook Radiological Response Plan

The selectmen unanimously approved the town's Radiological Emergency Response Plan, authorizing Chairman Marchand to sign it. They also approved rate increases for three fire lieutenant/paramedic positions, a $17,463.84 IT purchase for the police department, and a peddler permit for four Fidium Fiber Optic representatives. Additional actions included adding an email requirement to the town's electronic policy, appointing two members to the Conservation Commission, and adopting the consent agenda.

• Authorized Chairman Robert Marchand to sign Radiological Emergency Response Plan (5-0)
• Approved hourly rate increase to $27.10 for Lieutenant/Paramedic Brandon Merrill (5-0)
• Approved hourly rate increase to $27.10 for Lieutenant/Paramedic Taylor Poussard (5-0)
• Approved hourly rate increase to $27.10 for Lieutenant/Paramedic Devin Wilders (5-0)
• Accepted Quote from Block 5 for police IT laptops, $17,463.84 (5-0)
• Approved Peddler's Permit for four Fidium Fiber Optic reps, June 4‑Aug 25, 8 am‑5 pm (5-0)
• Added email requirement to Computer, Electronic Mail and Internet Access Policy (5-0)
• Appointed Rob Hallock to Conservation Commission (term ends Apr 30 2029) (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss operational items including town beach lifeguards and the Senior Trip. The body will also review the Memorial Day recap and Olde Home Day.

• Lifeguards and Town Beach
• Olde Home Day
• Senior Trip
• Memorial Day recap

The commission unanimously approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $90 payment to Kevin Brown for 4.5 hours of rope and raft setup and a $40 payment to Bob Watson for two hours of work at the town beach. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $90 payment to Kevin Brown for 4.5 hours (unanimous)
• Approved $40 payment to Bob Watson for two hours (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a residential subdivision and development plans for Puzzle Lane and South Main Street. The board will also address a compliance hearing and a contract for the RPC Circuit Rider.

• 2-lot subdivision request at 26 Amesbury Road (Thomas McElroy)
• Amended Site Plan request for 3, 5, 7, & 9 Puzzle Lane (125 Development NH Corp)
• Compliance hearing for phase 2 development off South Main Street/Rte. 108 (125 Development NH Corp)
• RPC Circuit Rider contract

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to introduce a new Town Administrator and review several town policies. The body is scheduled to act on a warrant for the tax levy and a consent agenda.

• Introduction of Town Administrator Paula Mahoney
• Approval of Warrant for Tax Levy
• Review of ID/Badge Policy and Computer, Electronic Mail and Internet Access Policy
• Approval of Local Public Agency (LPA) Committee
• Vendor Manifests dated May 13, 2025, totaling $646.15

The board unanimously authorized the Town Administrator to sign all New Hampshire DOT documents, including the twin culvert grant. They also approved the tax levy warrant for the first half of 2025, adopted the consent agenda, and approved leasing a new postage meter at $208 per month. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Authorized Town Administrator to sign all NH DOT documents, including twin culvert grant (4-0)
• Approved tax levy warrant for first half of 2025 tax year (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as written (4-0)
• Approved lease of new postage meter at $208 per month (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 5 and discuss planning for upcoming community events including Memorial Day, lifeguard staffing, Olde Home Day, a town-wide yard sale, and a senior trip. No detailed proposals or financial items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Memorial Day events
• Lifeguard staffing considerations
• Planning for Olde Home Day
• Town-wide yard sale logistics
• Senior trip arrangements

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved May 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Gale Library

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Gale Library Trustees. They will review minutes, the treasurer's report, and the library director's report, and discuss unfinished business including visitor statistics, facilities, staffing, a conference report, and a library card policy update. New business includes the summer reading program, Friends' news, and acceptance of donations. A non-public session is planned under state law.

• Library Card Policy Update (unfinished business)
• Summer Reading Program (new business)
• Acceptance of Donations: Patrons - Books, Puzzles
• Audit Request under Treasurer's Report
• Review of Visitor Statistics and Youth Room Statistics

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9 and April 25 public and nonpublic meetings. It also unanimously accepted the Treasurer's and Director's reports. A motion to seal the nonpublic minutes passed unanimously, and donations of books, puzzles and $568.05 were accepted. The Summer Reading Program will begin on June 25, 2025.

• Accepted April 9, 2025 public minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April 25, 2025 public minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April 25, 2025 nonpublic minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Director’s Report (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session (unanimous)
• Sealed nonpublic minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted donations of books, puzzles and $568.05 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss correspondence and new/old business. The agenda lists three properties for review: 39 Whittier, 35 South Main, and Busch Farm. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.

• Property review: 39 Whittier
• Property review: 35 South Main
• Property review: Busch Farm

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss correspondence, guest input, and three property items: 39 Whittier, 35 South Main, and Busch Farm. No substantive details or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of property at 39 Whittier
• Discussion of property at 35 South Main
• Discussion of Busch Farm

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission will meet to address new and old business. The agenda lists three specific properties for discussion.

• Discussion regarding 39 Whittier
• Discussion regarding 35 South Main
• Discussion regarding Busch Farm

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review and potentially adopt revisions to its Rules of Procedure and Policies and Procedures Manual. An amended site plan application for properties on Puzzle Lane has been continued to a later meeting. The board will also vote on approving previous meeting minutes and consider a request to unseal minutes.

• Public hearing to adopt changes to Planning Board Rules of Procedure and Policies and Procedures Manual (details on town website)
• 125 Development NH Corp's amended site plan at 3, 5, 7, 9 Puzzle Lane (Tax Map 14, Block 1, Lots 27-4) continued to May 27
• Acceptance of minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting
• Jordan Piper – Request for unsealing of minutes

The Newton Planning Board unanimously adopted the proposed changes to the Planning Board Rules of Procedure and to the Policies and Procedures Manual. The board also voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for the 125 Development site at Puzzle Lane to May 27, 2025, and to accept the minutes of the April 22, 2025 meeting. The request to unseal Jordan Piper’s minutes was discussed and will be taken up in a non‑public session at the May 27 meeting.

• Adopted changes to Planning Board Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Adopted changes to Planning Board Policies and Procedures Manual (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 125 Development site at Puzzle Lane to May 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the April 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting primarily for procedural business: approving minutes from April and entering a non-public session under state law. No public hearings on variances or special exceptions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025 meeting
• Appearance by Selectman Robert Marchand (agenda item 1b)
• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3,I

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the meeting minutes as amended. Ms. Riordan moved to approve, Mr. Hamel seconded, and the vote was unanimous. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved amended meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet on May 6, 2025, to approve three new hires for the Fire Department and review the Computer, Electronic Mail and Internet Access Policy. The agenda also includes a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 (B) regarding hiring. Most items are routine administrative approvals.

• Approval of 3 new hires for the Fire Department
• Review of Computer, Electronic Mail and Internet Access Policy
• Non-public session for hiring under RSA 91-A:3 (B)

The Selectmen authorized a $1,587.28 timber tax levy for 17 Thornell St and accepted a $100 food pantry donation. They approved the hiring of three firefighters—Darren Locke, Brett Roberts, and Ethan Cook—at the stated hourly rates. The Consent Agenda and a fence repair at the Transfer Station were also approved unanimously. The board entered a non‑public session for hiring matters.

• Authorized Timber Tax Levy $1,587.28 for 17 Thornell St (5-0)
• Accepted $100 food pantry donation from James Marino (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Darren Locke, Firefighter‑EMT/Medic at $25/hr (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Brett Roberts, Firefighter‑EMT‑Basic at $21.50/hr (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Ethan Cook, Firefighter‑EMT‑Basic at $21.50/hr (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as written (5-0)
• Instructed Chairman to fix fence at Transfer Station (5-0)
• Entered Non‑Public Session under RSA 91-A:3(B) Hiring (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will meet to discuss routine business including planning for upcoming events such as Olde Home Day, Memorial Day, and the Town-wide Yard Sale. Items also include updates on Greenie Park, a Gametime event, lifeguard staffing, and a senior trip. No votes or decisions are pre-specified; the agenda is procedural and discussion-oriented.

• Discussion of Greenie Park maintenance or improvements
• Planning for the Gametime Event
• Lifeguard staffing for summer season
• Coordination for Olde Home Day and Memorial Day
• Town-wide Yard Sale scheduled for May 10

The Recreation Commission approved the purchase of donut holes and coffee (up to $150) for the Memorial Day Parade kickoff and added an AED to the User Agreement. It voted to hire three lifeguards—Sarah Bahrakis at $21 per hour, Alecsandra Guide at $20 per hour, and Lily Tedford at $20 per hour. Additional approvals included $200 for yard‑sale signage, extending two members’ three‑year terms, and rescinding the job‑expo application.

• Approved purchase of donut holes and coffee (≤$150) for Memorial Day Parade (unanimous)
• Approved adding an AED to the Recreation User Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Sarah Bahrakis as lifeguard at $21/hr (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Alecsandra Guide as lifeguard at $20/hr (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Lily Tedford as lifeguard at $20/hr (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $200 on signage for Town‑wide Yard Sale (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year membership terms for Rick Faulconer and Patricia Connors (unanimous)
• Approved rescinding the application to the Sanborn Regional High School Job Expo (unanimous)

Gale Library

The Gale Library Trustees will hold a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(c) to discuss matters that could affect a person's reputation or applications for assistance, tax abatement, or fee waivers based on inability to pay. The meeting includes public comment and then returns to public session for adjournment.

• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(c) for discussions affecting reputation or financial hardship applications

The library board voted to enter a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, II(c). After discussion, they voted to return to the public session. Finally, they voted to seal the non‑public session minutes. All votes were unanimous.

• Entered non-public session (5-0)
• Returned to public session (5-0)
• Sealed nonpublic minutes (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting in nonpublic session under state law (RSA 91-A:3 II (b)) to discuss hiring. No public business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) for hiring

Board of Selectmen

This is a non-public meeting agenda for the Newton Board of Selectmen. The only item is a closed session under state statute to discuss hiring. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) for hiring

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting in nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) to discuss hiring. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) for hiring

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hold a discussion regarding noticing. The agenda contains no scheduled votes on zoning or development projects.

• Acceptance of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Noticing

The Planning Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion to delete newspaper‑noticing references from the Policies and Procedures Manual and the Rules of Procedure, and to post a public hearing on the changes for the May 13 meeting.

• Accepted minutes of 3/25/25 (unanimous)
• Approved removal of newspaper noticing references and scheduled public hearing for May 13 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet in a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) to discuss hiring. This portion of the meeting is closed to the public as permitted by state law. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss a range of business items. They will consider updates on Greenie Park, the Gametime Event, lifeguard staffing, Olde Home Day, Memorial Day, and the upcoming Town-wide Yard Sale on May 10. Other items include the Senior Trip and any other business. The meeting includes public comment via email or mail.

• Greenie Park
• Gametime Event
• Lifeguards
• Olde Home Day
• Town-wide Yard Sale – May 10

Board of Selectmen

The Newton Board of Selectmen will hear citizen input and receive monthly updates from the police and fire chiefs. The board will consider approvals including a lease for the Safety Complex, a town-wide smoking policy, and hiring for a Facility Maintenance Technician and lifeguards. A non-public session is also scheduled under RSA 91-A:3 II (c) regarding reputation.

• Safety Complex Lease (5.2)
• Town-wide Smoking Policy (5.8)
• Facility Maintenance Technician Hiring (5.4)
• Recreation: Lifeguard Hiring & Appointments (5.5)
• Household Hazardous Waste Day (5.6)

The Selectmen approved a $99,209.94 transfer from the General Fund to the EMD Operations account. They also approved a one‑year lease for 8B Merrimac Rd and a fire‑department uniform purchase. Several staff positions and recreation‑commission appointments were approved, all by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved $99,209.94 transfer from General Fund to EMD Operations account (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved one‑year lease with Civil Construction Management, Inc. for $10,200 at 8B Merrimac Rd (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department Requisition 1094FD for $3,685 to Firematic Supply (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Facility Maintenance Technician Robert Kysilovsky at $25.63/hr (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Lifeguard Lily Tedford at $20/hr for 2025 season (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Lifeguard Alecsandra Guide at $20/hr for 2025 season (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved re‑appointment of Margaret Connors to the Recreation Commission (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Pro Be Firefighter/EMT‑Basic Benjamin Lawton at $20/hr, pending qualifications (4-0 unanimous)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The Joint Loss Management Committee will meet to review safety policies, near misses, and inspection reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental reports.

• Review of new or revised policies and forms
• Review of near misses
• Inspection reviews
• Department head reports on safety concerns

The committee unanimously accepted the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to switch roles, making Trisha McCarthy the Chairman and James Doggett the Vice Chairman. The committee also set future meeting dates for June 9, August 11, October 6, and December 8, 2025.

• Accepted January 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Chairmanship switched to Trisha McCarthy, Vice Chair to James Doggett (decision made)
• Scheduled JLMC meetings for June 9, August 11, October 6, December 8, 2025 (unanimous)

Gale Library

The Gale Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and receive reports from the treasurer and library director. Discussion items include the status of IMLS funding, state legislative issues affecting public libraries, and a review of visitor and youth room statistics. The board may also enter non-public session if needed.

• Election of officers for the coming term
• Review of visitor statistics and youth room statistics
• Discussion of IMLS funding status
• State legislative issues affecting public libraries
• Acceptance of donations of books and puzzles from patrons

The board approved the nominations of Mary Riordan as Treasurer, Paula Noon as Secretary, and Kathy Meserve as Chairman, with the motion passing unanimously. The trustees also accepted the March 12, 2025 public and non‑public minutes, each by unanimous vote. Alternate trustees Anne Banks and Lynne Camp were sworn in, and Paula Noon was sworn in for a three‑year term as a trustee. A motion to accept donated books and puzzles also passed unanimously.

• Approved officer nominations (Treasurer Mary Riordan, Secretary Paula Noon, Chairman Kathy Meserve) – unanimous
• Accepted March 12, 2025 public minutes – unanimous
• Accepted March 12, 2025 non‑public minutes – unanimous
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report – unanimous
• Accepted Director’s Report – unanimous
• Sworn in Alternates Anne Banks and Lynne Camp as Alternate Trustees
• Sworn in Paula Noon for a 3‑year term as Trustee
• Accepted donations of books and puzzles – unanimous

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet starting at the Busch Farm entrance on Rte 108 before moving to the Town Hall. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

• Site visit at Busch Farm on Rte 108

The commission authorized a $254.15 payment to Dodge Farm and Garden Center for Earth Day seeds. It reappointed Rob Hallock to the board through 2029 and appointed Rachel Nelson to the board through 2026. The 2025 meeting calendar was finalized. Minutes from the February 23, 2025 and October 16, 2024 meetings were approved.

• Approved minutes from 2/23/25 and 10/16/24
• Authorized $254.15 payment to Dodge Farm and Garden Center for seeds
• Reappointed Rob Hallock to the board until 2029
• Appointed Rachel Nelson to the board until 2026
• Finalized the 2025 commission meeting calendar
• Determined variance request for 10 Gould Hill meets all criteria

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss various community events and operational needs. The agenda includes planning for a town-wide yard sale and several holiday-themed activities.

• Town-wide Yard Sale scheduled for May 10
• Lifeguard staffing
• Recreation Commission Membership
• Greenie Park
• Olde Home Day and Earth Day planning

The commission approved hiring three lifeguards for the Town Beach, appointing Sarah Bahrakis at $21 per hour and Alecsandra Guide and Lily Tedford each at $20 per hour, with all motions passing unanimously. It also approved a $100 gift card for plumber Josh LeClair, a $100 purchase of net‑repair cable, and up to $200 for Town‑wide Yard Sale signage, each unanimously. Additionally, the commission approved its membership terms, appointed Ms. Connors as chairman, and adopted the minutes from March 17, 2025.

• Approved hiring Sarah Bahrakis as lifeguard at $21/hr (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Alecsandra Guide as lifeguard at $20/hr (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Lily Tedford as lifeguard at $20/hr (unanimous)
• Approved $100 gift card for plumber Josh LeClair (budget item 4520353) (unanimous)
• Approved $100 spend on net‑repair cable (budget item 4520353) (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200 for Town‑wide Yard Sale signage (budget item 4520170) (unanimous)
• Approved membership terms for Mr. Faulconer and Ms. Connors through 2028 and appointed Ms. Connors as chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning relief request. The board will also conduct its reorganization to elect a Chair and Vice-chair.

• Public hearing for Matthew Sherrill at 10 Goulds Hill Road (Tax Map 10, Block 4, Lot 1-2) to allow more than 4 cars in a garage
• Board reorganization for Chair and Vice-chair positions
• Acceptance of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment met on April 2, 2025 and unanimously elected officers. A public hearing was held for Matthew Sherrill's request to be allowed to house more than four cars in a garage on 10 Goulds Hill Road (Tax Map 10, Block 4, Lot 1‑2). The board members questioned the applicant and heard concerns from neighbors, but the minutes do not record any vote or final ruling on the request.

Board of Selectmen

The Board will discuss Department of Transportation matters related to zoning and speed limits, and consider the CSX rail closing. They will also vote on fire department pay rate increases, promotions, and a medical invoicing vendor change, along with appointments to the Recreation Commission and Planning Board.

• DOT Discussion on Zoning and Speed Limits with scheduled work
• CSX Rail Closing discussion
• Fire Department Pay Rate Increase and Promotions (and 2 resignations)
• Fire Department Medical Invoicing Vendor Change
• Discussion on Smoke Free Area at Town Hall

The Board of Selectmen approved multiple fire department promotions and salary increases, authorized a new medical billing vendor, appointed selectmen to ex‑officio positions and nominated a liaison to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and accepted a $75 food‑pantry donation. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The consent agenda was also approved.

• Approved multiple fire department promotions and salary increases (4‑0)
• Authorized contract with Medical Business Services LLC for medical billing (4‑0)
• Appointed Selectman Robert Marchand as ex‑officio member of the Planning Board (4‑0)
• Appointed Selectman Joseph Aiello as ex‑officio member of the Recreation Commission (4‑0)
• Nominated Selectman Joseph Aiello as liaison to the Zoning Board of Appeals (4‑0)
• Accepted $75 food‑pantry donation from Michael Fortin (4‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda as written (4‑0)

Board of Selectmen

This meeting consists solely of a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a). No public business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will meet to reorganize and elect officers for the upcoming term. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a routine NPREA Manifest item. The agenda contains only procedural business with no land-use or regulatory decisions.

• Election of Planning Board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, etc.)
• Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting
• Review of NPREA Manifest (retirement association filing)

The board elected Mr. Eddy as chair and Mr. Papachristos as vice‑chair for the upcoming year, both votes unanimous. It approved several policy motions, including requiring applicants with more than ten abutters to prepare certified mailings and assigning responsibility for unrecordable mylars to applicants (vote 6‑1). The board also accepted the February 25 minutes and authorized payment of the NPREA manifest for $1,846.90, each by unanimous vote.

• Elected Mr. Eddy as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Papachristos as vice‑chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Mr. Gibbons to fill Ms. Burke’s seat (unanimous)
• Approved policy: applicants with >10 abutters must prepare certified mailings (unanimous)
• Approved policy: applicants responsible for unrecordable mylars (6‑1)
• Reaffirmed Policies and Procedures Manual excluding Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of 2/25/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of NPREA manifest $1,846.90 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission will conduct a site walk at the Guscora Property (39 Whittier St) to inspect cleared land and assess any wetlands impact. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the walk is informational.

• Site walk of Guscora Property at 39 Whittier St to assess wetlands impact after clearing

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss warrant articles, the default budget, and consider hiring a Town Administrator, Recreation Coordinator, and a firefighter. They will also review tree clearing at Greenie Park, a park user agreement, and an appointment to the Gale Library board. Other items include a permit for the Alzheimer's Association Ride and a discussion on zoning mandates.

• Hiring of Town Administrator and Recreation Coordinator
• Fire Department hiring and requisition 1093FD
• Warrant article and default budget discussion
• Greenie Park tree clearing and user agreement
• Gale Library release of funds and trustee appointment

The Board of Selectmen reorganized, electing Robert Marchand as Chairman and Joseph Simone as Vice-Chair. They approved hiring two firefighters, released $35,800 to the Gale Library, and contracted with MRI for the Town Administrator search. The board also discussed the failed budget and its impacts, including the inability to backfill positions and reliance on mutual aid.

• Elected Robert Marchand as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Joseph Simone as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved $3,745 requisition for Fire Department uniforms (5-0)
• Hired Firefighter/EMT Aaron Judson at $22.50/hr (5-0)
• Hired Firefighter/Medic Joshua Webber at $25.00/hr (5-0)
• Released $35,800 to Gale Library for operating expenses (5-0)
• Reappointed Anne Banks and Lynne Camp as Library Trustee Alternates (5-0 each)
• Approved Peddler's Permit for Alzheimer's Association Ride on June 14 (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The commission will review minutes and discuss several recreation-related items including Busch Farm, signs for Greenie Park and Town Beach, the Greenie Park Concession Building, and lifeguard staffing. A job expo, Gametime event, and Easter at Just Church are also on the agenda. No decisions or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Discussion of Busch Farm
• Signs for Greenie Park and Town Beach
• Greenie Park Concession Building
• Lifeguard staffing
• Job Expo and Gametime Event

The Recreation Commission approved submitting Amanda Aiello's application for Recreation Director to the Board of Selectmen and accepted her resignation as a voting member. It also recommended hiring two lifeguards at $19 and $20 per hour, approved spending up to $200 on signage and $300 on Job Expo giveaways, and voted to research the Safety Complex for Olde Home Day. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved submitting Amanda Aiello's Recreation Director application to Board of Selectmen (unanimous)
• Accepted Amanda Aiello's resignation as Voting Member (unanimous)
• Recommended hiring Amelia Gallant at $19/hr and Ivy Charette at $20/hr as lifeguards (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $200 on signage at Town Beach and Greenie Park (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $300 on giveaways for Job Expo (unanimous)
• Approved motion to research Safety Complex viability for Olde Home Day (unanimous)

Gale Library

The Gale Library Trustees will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding staffing, facilities, and visitor statistics. The board will also review the results of the March Town Meeting and elections.

• Acceptance of $500 unrestricted donation from patrons
• Review of staffing and facilities
• Discussion of candidates for Alternate Trustees
• Review of visitor and youth room statistics
• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II (c)

The Gale Library trustees voted to accept reports and donations, and discussed adjusting to the default budget after the proposed town budget failed at the March town meeting. Paula Noon was elected to a 3-year trustee term, and Anne Banks and Lynne Camp will continue as alternates. The board also entered a nonpublic session and sealed those minutes.

• Accepted February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Director's Report (unanimous)
• Accepted donations: $500 and books/puzzles (unanimous)
• Moved to nonpublic session (unanimous roll call)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Sealed nonpublic minutes (unanimous roll call)

Conservation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision or discussion.

The Newton Conservation Commission recommended Rachel Nelson as an alternate member, approved a $1,664 swing gate for the Peanut Trail, and voted to send a letter requesting a site walk for 39 Whittier St. They also discussed trail clearing, Earth Day plans, and property concerns, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended Rachel Nelson as alternate member (all in favor)
• Approved $1,664 swing gate for Peanut Trail, paid from Conservation Fund (all in favor)
• Recommended Rob Hallock for another 3-year term
• Voted to send letter to homeowner at 39 Whittier St. requesting site walk on 3/22/25 at 10am (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a preliminary hearing on a variance request from Matthew Sherrill to exceed the four-car garage limit at 10 Goulds Hill Road. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting and discuss the 2025 fee schedule.

• Preliminary hearing for Matthew Sherrill requesting relief from Section XIV,3,a of zoning to house more than 4 cars in a garage at 10 Goulds Hill Road (Tax Map 10, Block 4, Lot 1-2)
• Acceptance of minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of the 2025 fee schedule

The Newton ZBA unanimously granted Matthew Sherrill's request for a public hearing waiver, allowing him to proceed without a certified plot plan for a variance to house more than 4 cars in a garage at 10 Goulds Hill Road. The board also unanimously approved the February 5, 2025 minutes and adopted the 2025 fee schedule with new language clarifying when certified plot plans are required.

• Granted waiver of certified plot plan for 10 Goulds Hill Rd garage variance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 2/5/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 fee schedule with certified plot plan language (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss administration items including a health officer nomination, police department hiring, and a fire chief update. They will vote on approvals for fire department hiring, a food pantry donation, a field use agreement for Greenie Field, and a blind exemption. Non-public sessions are possible for hiring and reputation matters.

• Health Officer Nomination
• Police Department Hiring (discussion)
• Fire Department Hiring (approval)
• Greenie Field Use Agreement (approval)
• Blind Exemption for Tax Map 8-2-11 (approval)

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved several personnel actions: nominated Robert Bracey for Health Officer, authorized hiring Kate Drago as a full-time police officer, and hired John MacDonald as a Firefighter/EMT at $21.00/hour. They also accepted a $1,500 food pantry donation and adopted a consent agenda practice. The board discussed upcoming town voting, with the chairman supporting Warrant Article 6 and a member opposing the last question on emergency communications.

• Nominated Robert Bracey for Health Officer (4-0)
• Authorized hiring Kate Drago as full-time police officer (4-0)
• Hired John MacDonald as Firefighter/EMT at $21.00/hr (4-0)
• Accepted $1,500 food pantry donation from North Shore Bank (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda practice and approved items (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss upcoming programs including school vacation activities, a self-defense class, a senior trip, and Olde Home Day events. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and routine reports from the Recreation Coordinator.

• Discussion of school vacation activity planning
• Self-defense class proposal
• Senior trip arrangements
• Olde Home Day activities

The Recreation Commission voted unanimously to submit Amanda Aiello's application for the part-time Recreation Director position to the Board of Selectmen; Selectman Aiello recused himself. The Commission also approved the February 17 minutes with amendments, and discussed plans for a school vacation activity, Olde Home Day, and a senior trip, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved February 17, 2025 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved submitting Amanda Aiello's Recreation Director application to Board of Selectmen (unanimous; Selectman Aiello recused)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Newton Town Hall and via Zoom to gather public input on long-term borrowing. No specific dollar amounts or projects are mentioned in the agenda. The public is encouraged to attend.

• Public hearing on long-term borrowing per RSA 32:5

The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on Warrant Article #6, which authorizes long-term borrowing for the purchase of land adjacent to the Safety Complex on Merrimac Rd. The seller will hold the note at 0% interest, with payments of $100,000 initially and $50,000 annually. The board also unanimously approved an MOU for emergency services and several routine items.

• Held public hearing on Warrant Article #6 for land purchase (no vote taken)
• Authorized Dan Guide to sign MOU for emergency services (4-0)
• Approved payroll manifest of $66,968.53 (4-0)
• Approved public meeting minutes of Jan 27, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved nonpublic meeting minutes of Jan 27, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved public meeting minutes of Feb 4, 2025 (4-0)
• Moved into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 (b) and (c) (4-0)

Planning Board

The Newton Planning Board will hold a public meeting to continue a public hearing on Michael Montello's request for a 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main Street (Tax Map 9, Block 1, Lot 6). The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Continuation of public hearing for a 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main Street

The Planning Board unanimously approved Michael Montello's 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main Street, with three waivers from road design standards. The approval includes conditions precedent such as obtaining state and local permits, providing a stormwater maintenance cost estimate, recording a Unitil joint use agreement, and posting a performance guarantee. The board also accepted the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main St (unanimous)
• Granted waiver #1 from 8.1.5.f (unanimous)
• Granted waiver #2 from Appendix B road design standards (unanimous)
• Granted waiver #3 from Appendix B street intersection standards (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of 1-28-25 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting including citizen input on a skateboard park, administrative reviews of police and fire services, and several approval items. Decisions are expected on a field user agreement for Greenie Park, a permit to cut trees at 39 Whittier Street, appointments to the Conservation Commission, and manifests. A non-public session is scheduled for hiring a public employee.

• Citizen input from Paul Murray regarding a skateboard park
• Police Department Monthly Review
• Greenie Park User Field Agreement
• Intent to cut: 39 Whittier Street, Map 6 Lot 11 Block 2-2
• Appointments to Conservation Commission

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved hiring Dakota Poole as a Firefighter/EMT Advanced at $22.50/hour, pending chief's requirements. They also authorized the Fire Chief to choose a medical billing vendor, appointed five members to the Conservation Commission, and approved multiple financial transfers and manifests. The meeting included updates from police, fire, and road agent, and ended with a non-public session.

• Approved hiring Dakota Poole as Firefighter/EMT Advanced at $22.50/hr (5-0)
• Authorized Fire Chief to decide medical billing vendor (5-0)
• Appointed Trisha McCarthy to Conservation Commission and Stewardship Committee until 4/30/2028 (5-0)
• Appointed Joseph Simone, Mike Seekamp, Mary Marshall to Conservation Commission until 4/30/2027 (5-0)
• Appointed Barbara DiBartolmeo to Conservation Commission until 4/30/2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Nancy Slombo to Conservation Commission until 4/30/2028 (5-0)
• Approved $21,404.90 transfer from General Fund to Highway Revolving Fund (5-0)
• Approved payroll manifest $81,267.82 and vendor manifests totaling $85,535.30 (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will meet to discuss and plan several upcoming community activities, including school vacation programming, a self-defense class, food truck arrangements, and Olde Home Day activities. Also on the agenda are a March 1 fundraiser, town ordinance considerations, and a senior trip. No financial decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• School vacation activity planning
• Self-defense class discussion
• Food trucks arrangement
• Olde Home Day activities
• March 1 fundraiser and senior trip

The Newton Recreation Commission unanimously approved waiving the security deposit fee for the Sanborn Baseball/Softball Association for the coming season. The Commission also approved spending up to $150 on a sympathy plant for Sue Mears, and discussed concession stand cleanup, a new user agreement, and a school vacation activity.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Waived security deposit fee for Baseball/Softball Association (unanimous)
• Approved up to $150 for sympathy plant to Sue Mears (unanimous)

Gale Library

The Gale Library Board of Trustees will meet on February 12, 2025, to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, and citizen input. Unfinished business includes reviewing visitor and youth room statistics, facilities, and staffing. New business covers the winter reading program, the upcoming deliberative session and town elections, and acceptance of donations.

• Review of visitor statistics and youth room statistics
• Facilities review
• Staffing review
• Winter Reading Program discussion
• Acceptance of donations: books and puzzles from patrons

The Gale Library Board of Trustees met Feb. 12 and unanimously approved the January minutes, the treasurer's report, and the director's report as amended. They also accepted donations, including $362.88 from the Friends group for the Eagle-Tribune subscription renewal. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting covered routine reports, facility updates, and program announcements.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as written (unanimous)
• Accepted Director's Report as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted donations of books, puzzles, and $362.88 from Friends for Eagle-Tribune renewal (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission is meeting for a standard agenda including call to order, guests, correspondence, new and old business, and adjournment. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed on the agenda, indicating this is a procedural session.

The Newton Conservation Commission approved a $300 bill for annual dues to NH Conservation Commissions. Members discussed a fence estimate for the Peanut Trail, reviewed a UNH program on wildlife protection, and agreed to research town ordinances to increase the Commission's involvement in planning and zoning decisions. No substantive votes were taken on these latter items.

• Approved $300 annual dues to NH Conservation Commissions (unanimous)
• Discussed $1,362 fence estimate from Fence Pro for Peanut Trail; no action taken
• Agreed to research town ordinances to increase CC input on building requests and lot line changes
• Agreed to distribute town ordinances and compile resources for CC use

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing continuation for Michael Montello's request for a 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main Street. The applicant has requested a further continuance to February 25, 2025, which is expected to be granted. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• 10-lot subdivision proposal for 104 North Main Street (Tax Map 9, Block 1, Lot 6)
• Continuance requested by applicant to February 25, 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 28, 2025

The Newton Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for Michael Montello's proposed 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main Street to February 25, 2025. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued public hearing for 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main Street to Feb 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting for routine business: approving prior meeting minutes, reviewing rules of procedure, and setting the 2025 fee schedule. No public hearings or specific zoning applications are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 2, 2025
• Review of rules of procedure
• Discussion and possible adoption of the 2025 fee schedule

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the January 2, 2025 meeting and approved changes to its Rules of Procedure, both by unanimous vote. The board voted unanimously to table discussion of the 2025 fee schedule to the March meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of 1/2/25 (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Tabled 2025 fee schedule discussion to March meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review Fire Department monthly reports and approve several administrative items. Discussions include personnel changes and a recreation ordinance policy.

• Fire Department PO 2025-03
• Transfer Station employee rate increase
• Resignation of Recreation Coordinator
• Recreation Ordinance Policy
• 2024 Negative Tax Bill for TAX Map 10-5-8

The Newton Board of Selectmen unanimously approved hiring three new fire department personnel, promoted two firefighters to captain, and approved a $2,500 purchase of a forcible entry tool. The board also approved several pay rate increases for transfer station employees, accepted a recreation coordinator's resignation, and authorized a $3,199 tax refund. All votes were 4-0.

• Hired Bryan Parker as EMT basic at $20.00/hr (4-0)
• Hired Owen Graziano as Probationary Fire Fighter-EMT Basic at $21.00/hr (4-0)
• Hired John Demers as EMT advanced at $21.50/hr (4-0)
• Promoted Sean Kane to Fire Captain at $30.00/hr (4-0)
• Promoted Peter Janeliuans to Fire Captain at $30.00/hr (4-0)
• Approved $2,500 purchase of Hydro-ram forcible entry tool (4-0)
• Approved pay rate increases for four transfer station employees (4-0)
• Authorized $3,199 tax refund for Tax Map 10-5-8 (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will meet on February 3, 2025, to discuss and potentially take action on several topics. Items include reviewing proposed Town Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinances, planning school vacation activities, organizing a self-defense class, and considering food truck operations. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and a report from the Recreation Coordinator.

• Consideration of town parks and recreation ordinances
• Discussion of school vacation activity programming
• Organization of a self-defense class
• Discussion of food truck policies or events
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2025

The Recreation Commission accepted the resignation of Recreation Coordinator Ms. Foucher and agreed to use the same job description to recruit a replacement, with Selectman Dan Guide starting the search. They also approved a vendor solicitation letter for Olde Home Day food trucks, set lifeguard pay at $19-$20 per hour, and scheduled a self-defense class for girls and women. The February school vacation activity was cancelled and rescheduled for April.

• Approved minutes from January 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Agreed to use existing job description to hire new Recreation Coordinator
• Cancelled February school vacation activity; rescheduled for April vacation
• Approved vendor solicitation letter for Olde Home Day food trucks
• Set lifeguard pay at $19-$20 per hour depending on experience
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a deliberative session to discuss and potentially amend the articles for the 2025 Town Warrant. The meeting also includes a public hearing at 8:00 AM, but no specific topic is listed. The agenda contains only procedural items beyond the warrant discussion.

• Deliberative session on the 2025 Town Warrant
• Public hearing at 8:00 AM (topic unspecified)
• Meeting open to in-person attendance and via Zoom (no virtual public participation except for scheduled business)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a change of use request by 125 Development NH Corp for Unit 1 of a 4-building site plan off South Main Street (Tax Map 14, Block 1, Lot 27-3). The board will also consider minutes from January 14, 2025, and review the NPREA manifest.

• Public hearing: change of use for Unit 1 at 125 Development NH Corp site off South Main Street
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025
• Review of NPREA manifest

The Planning Board unanimously approved a change of use application for Unit 1 of a 4-building site off South Main Street, submitted by 125 Development NH Corp for Haverhill Elite LLC. The approval includes conditions such as obtaining all permits, limiting occupancy to 60 persons, and restricting hours to 8 AM–9 PM. The board also accepted the December 10, 2024 minutes with a correction and approved a $1,169.36 payment to NPREA.

• Approved change of use for Haverhill Elite LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted 12-10-24 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved NPREA manifest payment of $1,169.36 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding an emergency meeting under RSA 91-A:2 to review and make edits to the 2025 warrant articles. No remote participation is available. The meeting includes standard opening items and citizen input.

• Review and edits of the 2025 warrant articles

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved changes to 2025 Warrant Article #6 as suggested by the DRA, addressing a procedural defect that requires a special town meeting with a 3/5 vote for long-term borrowing. The board then voted unanimously to enter nonpublic session under RSA 91A:3 (a) for compensation matters. The public meeting was adjourned at 3:45pm.

• Approved changes to Warrant Article #6 as suggested by DRA (4-0)
• Moved to enter nonpublic session under RSA 91A:3 (a) compensation (4-0)
• Adjourned public meeting at 3:45pm (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting including the Police Department Monthly Update, approvals of a timber tax for 26 Gale Village Road, manifests, and meeting minutes, with possible nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3(a) for compensation. The agenda is primarily procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Police Department Monthly Update (Administration item 4.1)
• Timber tax approval for 26 Gale Village Rd (item 5.1)
• Manifests approval (item 5.2)
• Minutes approval (item 5.3)
• Potential nonpublic session on compensation (RSA 91-A:3(a))

The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Police Department's proposed pay matrix, which includes a 4% pay increase for fiscal year 2025 and a 2.5% increase moving forward, with the Chief recommending it as a guide. The board unanimously approved a timber tax levy of $321.28, closed a Fire and Rescue bank account, and approved payroll and vendor manifests. No formal vote was taken on the pay matrix itself.

• Approved timber tax levy of $321.28 for 26 Gale Village Rd (5-0)
• Closed Fire and Rescue bank account, transferring $2.00 plus interest to General Fund (5-0)
• Approved payroll manifest of $86,372.82 (5-0)
• Approved vendor manifest of $21,997.08 (4-0)
• Approved $272.00 withdrawal for fire uniforms (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission will convene to approve prior minutes, discuss proposed bylaws and town ordinances concerning parks and recreation, and plan school vacation activities including a self-defense class. A town public hearing is also scheduled. The meeting is on January 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall.

• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2025
• Discussion of Recreation Commission Bylaws
• Discussion of Town Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinances
• School vacation activity planning
• Self-defense class discussion

The Recreation Commission approved spending up to $250 for four signs at Greenie Park, including postings about dogs and beach parking fines. They also discussed plans for a school vacation activity, updated bylaws and ordinances, and scheduled a self-defense class. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved purchase of four signs for Greenie Park for not more than $250 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a public hearing to gather input from residents. The discussion will focus on the proposed 2025 Town Budget and Warrant Articles.

• Public hearing for proposed 2025 Town Budget
• Public hearing for proposed 2025 Warrant Articles

The Newton Board of Selectmen held a public hearing to review the 2025 default and proposed budgets and warrant articles. The board voted 5-0 to approve multiple warrant articles for the town ballot, including a $500,000 land purchase on Merrimac Road, a $210,566.94 Fire and Rescue Revolving Fund, and various capital reserve fund appropriations. The board did not approve a citizen petition to designate 13 acres on Maple Avenue as conservation land (0-5). No final decisions were made on the budget itself, as it was only presented for public review.

• Approved Article 6: $500,000 land purchase on Merrimac Road (5-0)
• Approved Article 8: Establish Fire and Rescue Revolving Fund with $210,566.94 (5-0)
• Approved Article 9: Dissolve Fire and Rescue Ambulance Capital Reserve Fund (5-0)
• Approved Article 10: Dissolve Engineering and Renovation 8 Merrimac Rd Account (5-0)
• Approved Article 11: Dissolve Ambulance Fund (5-0)
• Approved Articles 12-20: Various capital reserve fund appropriations and other articles (5-0 each)
• Did not approve Article 21: Citizen petition to designate 13 acres on Maple Avenue as conservation land (0-5)
• Public hearing adjourned unanimously (5-0)

Gale Library

The Gale Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review the FY2025 budget update and discuss the 2024 annual reports due January 30. Other agenda items include a facilities review, staffing review, and acceptance of donated books and puzzles. The meeting includes citizen input and a possible non-public session.

• Review of FY 2025 Budget Update
• Review of 2024 Annual Reports due January 30
• Acceptance of donated books and puzzles from patrons
• Candidate discussion for NH State Librarian
• Town Meeting timeline and candidate deadline

The Gale Library Board of Trustees met on January 15, 2025, and unanimously approved the December 2024 minutes, the Treasurer's Report, the 2024 Appropriation vs. Actual budget report, and the Library Director's Report. They also approved a 10-hour PTO carryover for staff member Scott and accepted donations of books and puzzles from patrons. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine.

• Approved December 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report as written (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Appropriation vs. Actual budget report (unanimous)
• Approved Library Director's Report as written (unanimous)
• Approved 10 PTO hours carryover to 2025 for Scott
• Accepted donations of books and puzzles from patrons (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct administrative business and review the proposed 2025 budget and warrant articles. The meeting includes a period for citizens' input.

• Review of 2025 Proposed Budget and Warrant Articles

The Newton Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the 2025 proposed budget of $5,050,288.64 and all warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting, including a $500,000 land purchase on Merrimac Road. The board also voted against a citizen petition to designate 13 acres on Maple Avenue as conservation land. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved 2025 proposed budget of $5,050,288.64 (5-0)
• Approved warrant article for $500,000 land purchase on Merrimac Road (5-0)
• Approved warrant article for operating budget (5-0)
• Approved warrant article to dissolve Fire and Rescue Ambulance Capital Reserve Fund (5-0)
• Approved warrant article to establish Fire and Rescue Revolving Fund with $210,566.94 (5-0)
• Approved warrant article to dissolve Engineering and Renovation 8 Merrimac Rd Account (5-0)
• Approved warrant article to dissolve Ambulance Fund (5-0)
• Denied citizen petition to designate 13 acres on Maple Avenue as conservation land (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a petitioned zoning ordinance to prohibit custom slaughterhouses in residential areas. A continuation of a 10-lot subdivision request for 104 North Main Street has been moved to February 11, 2025. The board will also discuss a home occupation determination and other administrative business.

• Public hearing on petitioned zoning ordinance to not allow custom slaughterhouses within residential zones
• Continuation of Michael Montello's request for a 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main Street (continued to Feb 11, 2025)
• Determination of home occupation CUP need for Jen Kachoris
• Discussion of 125 Development NH Corp.
• Acceptance of minutes from December 10, 2024

The Newton Planning Board voted unanimously to place a citizen-petitioned zoning amendment on the warrant that would prohibit custom slaughterhouses in residential zones, and then recommended the article by a 5-2 vote. The board also continued a public hearing for a 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main Street to February 11, 2025, and approved several administrative items, including a performance guarantee for 125 Development NH Corp.

• Placed citizen-petitioned zoning amendment banning custom slaughterhouses in residential zones on warrant (unanimous)
• Recommended the warrant article to voters (5-2)
• Continued public hearing for 10-lot subdivision at 104 North Main Street to February 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Determined Jen Kachoris's activity is a home occupation, no Conditional Use Permit needed (unanimous)
• Approved $410,960 performance guarantee for 125 Development NH Corp Phase II buildings 3 and 4 (unanimous)
• Found conditions precedent met for 125 Development NH Corp's 4-building site plan, allowed chair to sign mylars (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of 12-10-24 (unanimous)
• Approved NPREA manifest payment of $3,745.69 (unanimous)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The Joint Loss Management Committee will hold a meeting with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting covers standard procedural topics such as review of action items, policies, near misses, inspections, and department reports. The next meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2025.

• Review Action Items from previous meeting
• New/revised Policies & Forms
• Review Near Misses
• Inspection Reviews
• Reports from Dept. Heads

The Joint Loss Management Committee met and accepted the prior meeting minutes. They reviewed several facility maintenance issues, including a leaking Town Hall entryway, a slippery Planning Board ramp, and water damage at Greenie Park's concession stand, but took no formal votes on repairs. The committee also discussed a needed new lock system for Greenie Park fields and a pending salt shed tarp purchase.

• Accepted October 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Town Hall entryway repair pending contractor and funds
• Deferred Greenie Park concession water line repairs until spring
• Discussed new lock system for Greenie Park fields, no action taken

Conservation Commission

The Newton Conservation Commission will meet to discuss correspondence regarding a conservation easement for 125 Development.

• Conservation Easement for 125 Development

Board of Selectmen

The board will discuss a wetland easement, receive the Fire Department's monthly report including an employee rate increase, and consider a requisition of ARPA funds. They will also review an assessor abatement for Tax Map 6-8-7-2, accept general assistance funds, and discuss warrant articles for the upcoming town meeting. Additional business includes setting the 2025 meeting schedule, food pantry donations, manifests, and minutes. A nonpublic session is scheduled for compensation and hiring.

• Wetland easement discussion
• Fire Department employee rate increase
• Requestion, ARPA
• Assessor abatement, TAX MAP 6-8-7-2
• Warrant articles discussion

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a conservation easement on Map 14 Lot 273, accepted by the town with annual monitoring costs paid by the developer. They also approved a pay rate increase and retroactive payment for a firefighter, several requisitions and fund withdrawals, and discussed the 2025 budget and warrant articles. All votes were 4-0 unanimous.

• Approved conservation easement on Map 14 Lot 273 with $1,000 annual monitoring fee (4-0)
• Increased Brian Kane's pay rate to $24.00/hr and approved $841 retroactive pay (4-0)
• Approved $4,920 Emergency Management trailer purchase (4-0)
• Approved assessor abatement for Tax Map 6-8-7-2 (4-0)
• Accepted $6,459 from Gale Harris Trust Fund for Food Pantry (4-0)
• Approved $7,700 payment to Eastern Seaboard Concrete for fire station sleeping quarters (4-0)
• Approved vendor manifest of $185,348.66 and multiple fund withdrawals (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting schedule (4-0)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The committee will review action items from the previous meeting, discuss new or revised policies, review near misses and inspection reports, and receive reports from department heads. No specific items are listed; the agenda is procedural. The next meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2025.

Recreation Commission

The Newton Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss 2025 recreation plans, a user agreement, and updates to both the Parks and Recreation Bylaws and the Commission's own bylaws. The agenda includes an introduction of a new Recreation Coordinator and approval of prior meeting minutes. No specific projects, expenditures, or votes on concrete items are listed.

• Discussion of 2025 Recreation Commission Plans
• Review of proposed User Agreement
• Consideration of Parks and Recreation Bylaws amendments
• Consideration of Recreation Commission Bylaws amendments
• Introduction of new Recreation Coordinator

The Newton Recreation Commission approved a User Agreement for Greenie Park fields, which will be posted on the commission's website. They also approved spending up to $500 for a school vacation event at Game Time, and discussed plans for 2025 events, signage, and food trucks for Olde Home Day.

• Approved User Agreement for Greenie Park fields (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 for school vacation event at Game Time (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review the 2025 calendar, minutes from December 4, 2024, and the rules of procedure.

• 2025 ZBA Calendar
• Acceptance of 12/4/24 minutes
• Rules of Procedure

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the 2025 meeting schedule, which adds a second monthly meeting to meet new statutory timeline requirements. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the 12/4/24 meeting and approved first-reading changes to the Rules of Procedure. No substantive land-use decisions were made.

• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule with second monthly meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 12/4/24 meeting (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Rules of Procedure changes (5-0)