Plaistow public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will review warrant articles and the water department budget. They will decide on selling two old police vehicles at auction and approve minutes from a nonpublic session held on December 15, 2025. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering accounts payable and draft minutes.

• Decision on selling 2 old police vehicles at auction
• Water Department Budget review
• Review Warrant Articles
• Approve Nonpublic Session Minutes from 12/15/25
• Accounts Payable Manifest for December 18, 2025

The Selectmen unanimously approved the 2026 Water Department operating budget of $512,504. They also accepted the collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 633, and authorized several capital reserve and contingency fund appropriations, including $85,000 for a contingency fund and $100,000 for the Highway Department equipment trust. Additionally, the board approved hiring one police officer for traffic enforcement at a cost of $75,000.

• Approved Water Department operating budget $512,504 (5-0-0)
• Accepted Collective Bargaining Agreement Article P-26-04 (5-0-0)
• Recommended Contingency Fund RSA 31:98-a $85,000 (5-0-0)
• Recommended Deposit to Highway Department Equipment Trust Fund $100,000 (5-0-0)
• Recommended Deposit to Building Expendable Trust Fund $60,000 (5-0-0)
• Recommended Deposit to Library Capital Reserve Fund $55,000 (5-0-0)
• Recommended hiring one Police Officer for traffic enforcement $75,000 (5-0-0)
• Recommended Deposit to Fire Department Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund $140,000 (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on zoning amendments regarding home operations. The board will also review a site plan application for a new self-storage facility and conduct a conceptual consultation for a property on Plaistow Road.

• Public hearing on Zoning Amendments: Article X – Home Operation, §220.67
• PB 25-08: Site plan for a 2-story 59,284SF self-storage and office structure at 205 Plaistow Road
• Conceptual consultation for John Spartichino at 65 Plaistow Road (Tax Map 27, Lot 43)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to review budget documents for several town departments. The session includes reviews of spending for general government, public works, and conservation.

• Zoning budget review
• General Government Buildings advertising review
• Cemeteries and Inspections budget review
• Highway and Street Lighting budget review
• Conservation budget review

Town Report Committee

The Town Report Committee will meet to select a dedicatee and discuss cover designs for the town report. The meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

• Selection of Dedicatee
• Discussion of Covers
• Other Business

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will meet on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The agenda includes swearing in a permanent police lieutenant, considering new police vehicles, and accepting Stephen C. Savage Way as a town road. Additional items are a discussion of CIP recommendations, a warrant article, the 2026 meeting schedule, and approval of nonpublic session minutes. The consent agenda covers accounts payable manifests, draft minutes, a deputy treasurer appointment, a raffle permit, and a deed to Burial Lot #571.

• Swearing in of a Permanent Police Lieutenant
• Consideration of New Police Vehicles
• Acceptance of Stephen C. Savage Way as a Town Road
• Deputy Treasurer Appointment – Emily Blair
• Raffle Permit – Timberlane Community Music Association

The Selectmen voted 3‑0 to purchase two police vehicles for up to $175,000, using funds from the Police Department Vehicle Capital Reserve Account. They also approved accepting Stephen C. Savage Way as a public right‑of‑way. Nonpublic session minutes from 12/1/25 and the consent agenda (including an additional accounts payable item) were approved unanimously. The Board set the fire department apparatus appropriation at $125,000 and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved purchase of two police vehicles, not to exceed $175,000 (3-0-0)
• Accepted Stephen C. Savage Way as a Town public right‑of‑way (3-0-0)
• Approved nonpublic session minutes from 12/1/25 (3-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda with additional item #6 (3-0-0)
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 ii for reputation (3-0-0)
• Sealed nonpublic session minutes of 12/15/25 (3-0-0)
• Set fire department apparatus appropriation at $125,000 (agreement)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (January‑March dates)

Conservation Commission

The Plaistow Conservation Commission will review updates on a town easement and on beaver activity. It will also hold a discussion with a University of New Hampshire representative. No formal actions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational.

• Easement update (old business)
• Beaver update (old business)
• Discussion with University of New Hampshire representative (new business)

CIP Committee

The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Committee will introduce the CIP process, review recent updates, and address any old or new business items. No specific projects, contracts, or rezoning actions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is primarily procedural.

The committee approved several funding recommendations for town departments. It recommended $20,000 for the Fire Department Radio Capital Reserve Fund, $30,000 for the Fire Department Equipment Capital Reserve Fund, and asked the Selectmen to set an amount under $150,000 for the Fire Department Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund. It also recommended $80,000 for the Police Department Vehicle Capital Reserve Fund and $60,000 for the Building Expendable Trust Fund. The committee approved the August 15, 2024 CIP minutes by a 2‑0‑2 vote.

• Recommend $20,000 Fire Department Radio Capital Reserve Fund
• Recommend $30,000 Fire Department Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
• Recommend Selectmen set < $150,000 Fire Department Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund
• Recommend $80,000 Police Department Vehicle Capital Reserve Fund
• Recommend $60,000 Building Expendable Trust Fund
• Approved August 15, 2024 CIP minutes (vote 2-0-2)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review and approve minutes from November 18, 2025, and discuss the 2025 municipal budget, including funds for Fire, Cemeteries, Emergency Management, Highway Inspection, Planning Board, Street Lighting, General Government, and Health.

• Review/Approval of November 18, 2025 Minutes
• Review of Fire Department budget (pg. 23)
• Review of Cemeteries and Emergency Management budgets (pg. 25)
• Review of Highway Inspection budget (pg. 26-27)
• Review of Planning Board budget (pg. 9-10)

Planning Board

The Plaistow Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on a series of proposed zoning code amendments covering definitions, general provisions, natural resource protection, district regulations, accessory dwelling units, home operation, conditional use permits, reserved sections, the zoning board of adjustment, and noise limits. A separate public hearing will address the Planning Board fee schedule. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the items are presented for public comment and review.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments to multiple sections (e.g., §220-2, §220-2.1‑§220-17.14, §220-18.3, §220‑28‑§220‑79.1, §220‑56‑§220‑57, §220‑67, §220‑84‑§220‑85, §220‑117.1‑§220‑117.8, §220‑137.8, §220‑146‑§220‑147.5)
• Public hearing on the Planning Board fee schedule

The Board approved the minutes of the November 19, 2025 meeting (5‑0‑0). It then approved the amended Planning Board Fee Schedule to take effect on January 1, 2026 (5‑0‑0). The Board also approved posting to the warrant of ten zoning amendments (Z‑26‑1 through Z‑26‑10), each passing unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved amended Planning Board Fee Schedule (5-0-0)
• Approved posting of Z-26-1 amendment to warrant (5-0-0)
• Approved posting of Z-26-2 amendment to warrant (5-0-0)
• Approved posting of Z-26-3 amendment to warrant (5-0-0)
• Approved posting of Z-26-4 amendment to warrant (5-0-0)
• Approved posting of Z-26-5 amendment to warrant (5-0-0)
• Approved posting of Z-26-6 amendment to warrant (5-0-0)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee is meeting to discuss solar zoning ordinances and brainstorm future projects and goals. The body will also address meeting frequency.

• Solar Zoning Ordinances
• Projects/Goals brainstorming
• Meeting frequency

Budget Committee

The Plaistow Municipal Budget Committee meeting on December 2, 2025 will consider budget items for multiple town departments, including fire, cemeteries, emergency management, advertising, general government buildings, highway inspection, planning board, street lighting, other general government, and health. The committee will vote to approve the proposed allocations as outlined in the agenda pages. Public comment will be allowed before any new or old business is addressed.

• Review and approval of Fire Department budget (agenda pg.23)
• Review and approval of Cemeteries and Emergency Management budgets (agenda pg.25)
• Review and approval of Advertising and General Government Buildings budgets (agenda pg.12-14)
• Review and approval of Highway Inspection, Planning Board, and Street Lighting budgets (agenda pg.26-28)
• Review and approval of Health Department budget (agenda pg.31)

Budget Committee

The Plaistow Budget Committee will consider the November 18, 2025 minutes and then review and approve budget items for multiple town functions, including fire, cemeteries, emergency management, advertising, general government buildings, highway inspection, planning board, street lighting, other general government, and health. The meeting also includes a public comment period and discussion of any new or old business.

• Review/approval of Fire Department budget (pg. 23)
• Review/approval of Cemeteries and Emergency Management budgets (pg. 25)
• Review/approval of Advertising and General Government Buildings budgets (pg. 12‑14)
• Review/approval of Highway Inspection and Planning Board budgets (pg. 26‑27, pg. 9‑10)
• Review/approval of Street Lighting, Other General Government, and Health budgets (pg. 28, pg. 20, pg. 31)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing regarding an ALS Grant and consider the purchase of a new police cruiser. The board will also review accounts payable manifests and a 2025 abatement request.

• Public Hearing: Consideration of ALS Grant
• Consideration of a New Police Cruiser
• Review of Accounts Payable Manifests for November 20, November 24, and December 1, 2025
• One 2025 Abatement Request

The Board voted unanimously to enter into a $1,385,232 grant agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Justice to fund the Plaistow Regional Advanced Life Support program for another year. The Board postponed a decision on purchasing new police cruisers, opting to gather more information at the next meeting. The Board unanimously approved and sealed three sets of nonpublic minutes from November 3, 2025, and also approved the consent agenda with two additional items. The Board voted to open a nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3 ii for reputation matters.

• Approved $1,385,232 ALS grant agreement (5-0-0)
• Tabled decision on new police cruiser purchase (no vote recorded)
• Approved and sealed nonpublic minutes from 11/3/25 session #1 (5-0-0)
• Approved and sealed nonpublic minutes from 11/3/25 session #2 (5-0-0)
• Approved and sealed nonpublic minutes from 11/3/25 session #3 (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda with two additional items (5-0-0)
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 ii for reputation (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Plaistow Planning Board will meet to discuss updates to its fee schedule. The board will also review minutes and receive committee reports.

• Discussion on Planning Board Fee Schedule Update
• CIP/RPC/TAC committee report
• Legislative Tracking committee report

The Planning Board voted to post amendments to its fee schedule for a public hearing on December 3, 2025. The motion passed unanimously with a 5-0-0 vote. The Board also approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting, again by a 5-0-0 vote.

• Post amendments to Planning Board Fee Schedule for Dec 3 hearing approved (5-0-0)
• Accept minutes of Nov 19, 2025 meeting approved (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and approve the meeting minutes. It will hold public hearings to determine the completeness of three applications: a lot line adjustment transferring about 27,560 sq ft between 238 Main St (Lot 11) and 244 Main St (Lot 10), and two special event permits for Christmas tree sales at 31 Garden Road and 63 Plaistow Road. The board will also discuss a conceptual consultation for Jones Danville Realty Trust at 14 Danville Road and consider proposed zoning amendments.

• Review and approve meeting minutes
• Public hearing on PB 25-12: lot line adjustment transferring ~27,560 SF between 238 Main St (Lot 11) and 244 Main St (Lot 10)
• Public hearing on PB 25-13: special event permit for Christmas tree sales at 31 Garden Road (C1 zone)
• Public hearing on PB 25-14: special event permit for Christmas tree sales at 63 Plaistow Road (C1 zone)
• Conceptual consultation for Jones Danville Realty Trust at 14 Danville Road

The Planning Board accepted the November 5 minutes (5‑0‑0) and found the lot line adjustment application (PB 25‑12) complete (5‑0‑0). It then conditionally approved the adjustment with four conditions, passing 4‑0‑1. The Board also accepted and approved special event permits for Christmas tree sales at 31 Garden Road (PB 25‑13) and 63 Plaistow Road (PB 25‑14) (each 5‑0‑0). Finally, several zoning ordinance items (Z‑26‑1 through Z‑26‑10) were moved to the December 3 public hearing.

• Approved November 5 minutes (5-0-0)
• Accepted lot line adjustment application PB 25-12 as complete (5-0-0)
• Conditionally approved lot line adjustment with four conditions (4-0-1)
• Accepted special event permit application PB 25-13 as complete (5-0-0)
• Accepted special event permit application PB 25-14 as complete (5-0-0)
• Approved both special event permits for Christmas tree sales (5-0-0)
• Moved zoning items Z-26-1 to Z-26-5, Z-26-7 to Z-26-10 to Dec 3 public hearing (5-0-0 each)
• Moved zoning item Z-26-6 to Dec 3 public hearing (4-0-1)

Budget Committee

The Plaistow Budget Committee will first consider approval of the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then discuss and vote on budget allocations for multiple town services, including government buildings, cemeteries insurance, advertising cable, solid waste collection, and conservation debt service. Public comment is scheduled before the meeting adjourns.

• General Government Buildings budget
• Cemeteries Insurance budget
• Advertising Cable budget
• Solid Waste Collections budget
• Conservation Debt Service budget

The committee accepted the November 4 minutes (6‑0‑1). A motion to request Right‑to‑Know information was approved (6‑2‑0). The General Government Buildings budget was postponed pending more information (8‑0‑0).

• Accepted November 4 minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved Right-to-Knows information request (6-2-0)
• Deferred vote on General Government Buildings budget (8-0-0)

Highway Safety Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from September 30, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion on sensory impaired child signs under old business.

• Discussion of sensory impaired child signs

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will consider a range of agenda items at its November 17 meeting, including a conditional road acceptance for Abby Road at Brady Circle, a community power presentation with public Q&A, an update on Greater Salem caregivers transportation, discussions on highway vehicles, ALS, the Planning Board budget, and the sale of a town vehicle at auction. The agenda does not indicate any items have been decided in advance; they are slated for discussion or possible action during the meeting.

• Conditional Road Acceptance (Abby Rd, Brady Circle)
• Community Power Presentation with Public Q&A
• Greater Salem Caregivers Transportation Update
• Highway Vehicle Discussion
• Sale of Vehicle at Auction

The Board entered into a $1,385,232 grant agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Justice for the Plaistow Regional ALS Program. They accepted Abby Road and Brady Circle as town rights-of-way with a revised letter of credit expiration. The Board authorized the purchase of a new highway vehicle and plow for $56,971. They also approved the sale of a 2015 Ford Explorer at auction, the Planning Board budget of $62,013, and the consent agenda items.

• Accepted Abby Road and Brady Circle as town rights-of-way (5-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of highway vehicle and plow for $56,971 (5-0-0)
• Approved sale of 2015 Ford Explorer at auction (5-0-0)
• Entered into $1,385,232 ALS grant agreement with NH Department of Justice (5-0-0)
• Approved Planning Board budget of $62,013 (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including veteran tax credit and abatement requests (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review three old‑business items: the presence of beavers on the Town Forest, an update on a property easement, and recent water‑testing results. No new business or formal actions are listed. The meeting also includes routine items such as opening, roll call, minutes approval, communications, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Beavers on Town Forest
• Easement update
• Water testing results

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review old business and communications. Discussion items include beavers on Town Forest, an easement update, and water testing.

• Beavers on Town Forest
• Easement Update
• Water Testing

Energy Committee

The Plaistow Energy Committee will discuss a proposed solar carport at the public safety complex, hear a presentation on hydro net metering from Freedom Energy, receive an update on a solar array installed on a landfill, and brainstorm future projects and goals. Under new business, the committee will consider changing the meeting frequency.

• Discussion of Solar Carport at Public Safety Complex
• Hydro Net Metering presentation by Ryan Smith, Freedom Energy
• Solar Array on Landfill update
• Projects/Goals brainstorming session
• New Business: consideration of meeting frequency

The Energy Committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote. The committee agreed to place the solar carport proposal for the Public Safety Complex off the table and will not pursue further contact. Members recognized and thanked D. Voss for her service with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The next committee meeting is set for December 3, 2025.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Placed solar carport proposal at Public Safety Complex off the table (unanimous agreement, no vote recorded)
• Recognized and thanked D. Voss for service (4-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 3, 2025

Planning Board

The Plaistow Planning Board will review minutes and consider updates to the town’s zoning ordinance. The board will also discuss revisions to the Master Plan and set the application deadline and meeting schedule for 2026. Committee reports on capital improvement, recreation, transportation, and legislative tracking will be presented.

• Discussion on Proposed Zoning Ordinance Updates
• Discussion on Master Plan Update
• Proposed Application Deadline and Meeting Schedule for 2026
• Committee Report – CIP/RPC/TAC
• Committee Report – Legislative Tracking

The Planning Board accepted the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). The board then approved the 2026 Planning Board application deadline meeting schedule by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also set a workshop on November 19 to discuss zoning amendment updates and scheduled a public hearing for those amendments on December 3. No other motions were denied.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved 2026 Planning Board application deadline meeting schedule (5-0-0)
• Agreed to discuss zoning amendment updates at a November 19 workshop
• Agreed to hold a public hearing on zoning amendments on December 3
• Decided to postpone site‑plan and subdivision regulation changes to 2026
• Agreed to review the recent ZBA decision at the next meeting
• Agreed to add language giving the Board of Selectmen authority next year

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review and approve minutes from October 28, 2025, and discuss the 2025 municipal budget for various town departments including Finance, Planning, and Human Services.

• Review/Approval of October 28, 2025 Minutes
• Review of General Government Building budget
• Review of Solid Waste Collections budget
• Review of Human Services budget
• Review of Welfare and Patriotic/Culture budget

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the Planning Board budget and a potential update to the Highway Safety Advisory Committee Charter. The meeting includes a report from Timberlane Regional School District Superintendent Krieger and a Town Manager's report on potable water.

• Planning Board Budget
• Updating the Highway Safety Advisory Committee Charter
• Report from Timberlane Regional School District Superintendent Krieger
• Town Manager's report on potable water
• Accounts Payable Manifests for October 30th, 2025

The Selectmen unanimously approved an amendment to the Highway Safety Advisory Committee Charter (5-0-0). They also approved the consent agenda (5-0-0). Several motions to enter and seal non‑public sessions under RSA 91‑A were passed unanimously.

• Amended Highway Safety Advisory Committee Charter approved (5-0-0)
• Consent agenda approved (5-0-0)
• Motion to enter non‑public session RSA 91‑A:3, II(c) – Reputation approved (5-0-0)
• Motion to seal non‑public session #1 minutes approved (5-0-0)
• Motion to enter non‑public session RSA 91‑A:3, II(e) – Legal approved (5-0-0)
• Motion to seal non‑public session #2 minutes approved (5-0-0)
• Motion to enter non‑public session RSA 91‑A:3, II(c) – Reputation (second) approved (5-0-0)
• Motion to seal non‑public session #3 minutes approved (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Plaistow Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal of the Planning Board's August 20, 2025, interpretation regarding the expansion of legally existing nonconforming uses. The hearing concerns a property at 205 Plaistow Rd (Tax Map 44, Lot 15) in the C3 Zoning District.

• Appeal of Planning Board interpretation regarding nonconforming uses
• Hearing for SROA 205 Plaistow NH, LLC at 205 Plaistow Rd
• C3 Zoning District property at 205 Plaistow Rd (Tax Map 44, Lot 15)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 3‑2‑0 to grant the appeal of the Planning Board’s August 20, 2025 decision on application #25‑07, allowing the proposed expansion of the existing self‑storage use on the 12.7‑acre lot. The Board also voted 5‑0‑0 to approve the 2026 ZBA application deadline and meeting schedule. Earlier, the Board approved the September 25, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0‑2 vote.

• Grant appeal of Planning Board decision for application #25‑07 (3-2-0)
• Approve 2026 ZBA application deadline and meeting schedule (5-0-0)
• Approve September 25, 2025 minutes as written (3-0-2)

Budget Committee

The Plaistow Budget Committee will review and approve the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It will consider the town’s budget for the upcoming period. The committee will also discuss new and old business items, including alternate members and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee.

• Review/Approval of June 3, 2025 Minutes
• Budgets
• Alternate Members
• CIP Committee
• New Business/Old Business

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the proposed budget for 2026 and select a speaker for Veteran's Day. The meeting also includes a report from the Town Manager regarding potable water.

• 2026 Proposed Budget
• Veteran's Day speaker selection
• Town Manager's report on potable water
• Accounts Payable Manifest dated October 21st, 2025

The board approved a motion to apply $300,000 of fund balance to lower the 2025 property tax rate to $14.44 per hundred thousand. All 2026 departmental budgets listed were approved unanimously, including the Executive Department ($288,589), Town Clerk ($146,267), Elections ($17,574), Finance ($178,400), HR/Personnel ($2,918,489), Zoning ($5,350), and Insurance ($224,000). Each vote was 5‑0‑0 in favor.

• Approved $300,000 tax‑rate reduction to $14.44 per hundred thousand (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 Executive Department budget of $288,589 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 Town Clerk budget of $146,267 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 Elections budget of $17,574 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 Finance Department budget of $178,400 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 HR/Personnel budget of $2,918,489 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 Zoning Department budget of $5,350 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 Insurance budget of $224,000 (5‑0‑0)

Old Home Day Committee

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes from June 16 (5-0-1) and September 15 (6-0-0). Jeannie Mailhot was sworn in as a committee member. Members adopted the 2026 event theme “Plaistow, An American Original,” began Save‑the‑Date promotion, assigned report tasks, and scheduled the next meeting for Dec 3.

• Jeannie Mailhot sworn in as OHD Committee member
• Approved 6/16 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved 9/15 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Adopted 2026 theme “Plaistow, An American Original”
• Directed start of Save the Dates promotion
• Assigned Alan to loop in Kate O; Kate O to draft and send 2025 report
• Declared financials completed
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM at FLACOS

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will review and discuss the 2026 Proposed Budget. They will also approve a consent agenda, review any 91-A requests and related action items, receive the Town Manager’s report on potable water, and hear Selectmen’s reports on recent successes. Additional items include the accounts payable manifest and a permanent application for property tax exemption.

• 2026 Proposed Budget
• Approve Consent Agenda
• Review 91-A Requests & Action Items
• Town Manager’s Report on Potable Water
• Permanent Application for Property Tax Exemption

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the 2026 Highway Department budget of $1,097,500 (vote 5-0-0). The board also approved the 2026 Library budget of $744,045 and the 2026 Recreation Department budget of $209,275, each with a 5-0-0 vote. Public comment raised concerns about residential tax assessments, but no action was taken on that issue.

• Approved 2026 Highway Department budget of $1,097,500 (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Library budget of $744,045 (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Recreation Department budget of $209,275 (5-0-0)

Budget Committee

The Plaistow Municipal Budget Committee will attend the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on October 20, 2025. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed for this joint session.

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the 2027‑2036 Ten Year Plan hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Plaistow Town Hall. No additional agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on the 2027‑2036 Ten Year Plan (hosted by GACIT)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and approve meeting minutes, then hold a public hearing on PB 25-10, a condominium conversion application for 15 Autumn Circle in the LDR zoning district. The board will also discuss a conceptual site‑plan consultation for a Sushi Time project on Plaistow Road, consider the 2026 Planning Board budget, and address a bond set for Newton Road Estates.

• Public hearing on PB 25-10: condominium conversion of 15 Autumn Circle, LDR zoning district
• Conceptual consultation for minor site‑plan development for Sushi Time, 5 Plaistow Road, Tax Map 24, Lot 38
• Review and adoption of the 2026 Planning Board budget
• Old business: bond set for Newton Road Estates
• Committee reports: CIP/RPC/TAC and Legislative Tracking

The Board approved the minutes of the October 1 meeting (2‑0‑3). It unanimously approved Brian Cormier's condominium conversion at 15 Autumn Circle (5‑0‑0). The Board also set the construction bond for the Newton Road Estates project at $90,436.50 (5‑0‑0) and accepted the 2026 budget documentation for further review (5‑0‑0). By consensus the board decided the proposed walk‑in cooler for Sushi Time does not require a full site‑plan review.

• Approved October 1 minutes (2‑0‑3)
• Approved condo conversion at 15 Autumn Circle (5‑0‑0)
• Set construction bond for Newton Road Estates at $90,436.50 (5‑0‑0)
• Accepted 2026 planning board budget documentation for review (5‑0‑0)
• Consensus: walk‑in cooler addition does not need full site‑plan review

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will discuss and decide on the 2026 proposed budget. They will also approve the consent agenda, review any 91-A requests and action items, hear the Town Manager’s report on potable water, and consider other business items. A nonpublic session may be held for permitted discussions under RSA 91-A.

• 2026 Proposed Budget
• Approve Consent Agenda
• Review 91-A Requests & Action Items
• Town Manager’s Report on Potable Water
• Deed to Burial Lot #570 (consent agenda)

The Selectmen voted 4‑0 to appoint Richard Anthony as the town’s Rockingham Planning Commission commissioner and to approve the 2026 RPC membership dues of $8,685. They also approved the consent agenda, which included a deed to Burial Lot #570, draft minutes from September 29, 2025, a BTLA settlement recommendation, and the MS‑1 valuation inventory.

• Approved Richard Anthony as Rockingham Planning Commission commissioner (4-0-0)
• Approved payment of 2026 RPC membership dues, $8,685 (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: deed to Burial Lot #570, September 29 draft minutes, BTLA settlement recommendation, MS‑1 valuation inventory (4-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission has no meeting on October 2, 2025, so no items will be discussed or decided.

Planning Board

The Plaistow Planning Board will meet on Oct. 1, 2025 to review several agenda items. Topics include an update to the town's Master Plan, recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for an RPC commissioner appointment and associated dues, a discussion of NHDOT traffic‑calming measures, and the 2026 Planning Board budget. The board will also address impact fees and other old and new business items.

• Discussion on Master Plan Update
• Recommendation to Board of Selectmen for RPC Commissioner Appointment
• Recommendation to Board of Selectmen for RPC Dues
• NHDOT Traffic Calming
• 2026 Planning Board Budget

The Planning Board accepted the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended Richard Anthony for appointment as a Rockingham Planning Commissioner. It also recommended renewing the town’s membership in the Rockingham Planning Commission and paying the $8,685 dues.

• Accepted September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Recommended Richard Anthony for Rockingham Planning Commissioner (4-0-0)
• Recommended renewal of RPC membership and payment of $8,685 dues (4-0-0)
• Appointed Nolan Pelletier as a voting member for the meeting (by chair)

Highway Safety Advisory Committee

The Highway Safety Advisory Committee will first consider any changes to the June 24 2025 minutes. It will then review old business items for North Ave and Main Street traffic calming and speed reduction. New business includes a proposal for sensory‑impaired child signs on Timberlane Road and the selection of a Vice Chair.

• Approve or amend minutes from the June 24 2025 meeting
• Review issues related to North Ave
• Consider traffic calming and speed reduction measures on Main Street
• Evaluate proposal for sensory‑impaired child signs on Timberlane Road
• Select a Vice Chair for the committee

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the 2026 proposed budget and the purchase of Fire Department radios. The agenda also includes a report on potable water and requests for capital reserve withdrawals for the library and fire department.

• 2026 Proposed Budget
• Purchase of Fire Department Radios
• Capital Reserve Withdrawal Requests for Fire and Library
• Town Manager's report on Potable Water
• Deed to Burial Lot #565 + #567

The Selectmen approved a $14,899.50 withdrawal from the Fire Department Radio Capital Reserve Fund to buy five new radios (vote 5-0-0). They also approved two sets of sealed non‑public minutes and the consent agenda, each by a 5-0-0 vote. The 2026 Proposed Budget was tabled until October 6, 2025. The Board decided to begin reviewing 5‑10 sets of sealed minutes each meeting starting in November.

• Approved $14,899.50 fire radio purchase (5-0-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 non‑public minutes session #1 (5-0-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 non‑public minutes session #2 (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including deeds and capital reserve withdrawals (5-0-0)
• Tabled 2026 Proposed Budget to October 6, 2025
• Decided to review 5‑10 sets of sealed minutes each meeting starting November
• Scheduled Main Street Traffic Calming Project to move forward on November 13
• Scheduled transportation information session for Oct 17 at the library

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Plaistow Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to review a single request for relief from zoning ordinances. The board will determine if a variance is granted for a property in the MDR Zoning District.

• Case #25-06: Request from Janine G. Natalino Trust to place a structure 5 feet from the side setback instead of the required 15 feet at 9 Davis Park

The board approved a variance allowing a structure to be built 5 feet from the front property line at 9 Davis Park, with the condition to meet all ADU requirements. It also approved the 2026 ZBA budget request of $5,350.00. The April 24, 2025 minutes were approved as written.

• Approved variance for 9 Davis Park (4-0-0 U/.)
• Approved 2026 ZBA budget request of $5,350.00 (4-0-0 U/A)
• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (4-0-0 U/A)

Planning Board

The Plaistow Planning Board will meet to review the completeness of two applications: a site plan for material storage at 22 Old Road and a condominium conversion at 15 Autumn Circle. The board will also set a bond for 5 Rose Ave.

• Review site plan application for 22 Old Road (J & Z Excavation/Torromeo Industries)
• Review condominium conversion application for 15 Autumn Circle (Brian Cormier/15 Autumn Circle Realty Trust)
• Set bond for 5 Rose Ave
• Review and approve board minutes
• Public hearing for application completeness

The board approved the minutes from the September 3 meeting. It found the J & Z Excavation amended site plan complete and approved the plan, and accepted the condominium conversion application at 15 Autumn Circle as complete before continuing the hearing to October 15. The board set a construction bond of $11,595.10 for the 5 Rose Ave project and engaged Mitchell Municipal Group, PA for legal services.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Accepted J & Z Excavation amended site plan application as complete (5-0-0)
• Approved J & Z Excavation amended site plan (5-0-0)
• Accepted condominium conversion application at 15 Autumn Circle as complete (5-0-0)
• Continued condominium conversion hearing to Oct 15, 2025
• Set construction bond for 5 Rose Ave at $11,595.10 (5-0-0)
• Engaged legal services with Mitchell Municipal Group, PA (5-0-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss fall programming and review town-owned parcels. The agenda also includes reports from the Recreation Director and a discussion regarding the Ski Club.

• Fall review and planning
• Review of town-owned parcels
• Ski Club discussion

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a fire department update and review a tagging policy. The board will also approve a consent agenda including accounts payable manifests and draft minutes.

• Review Tagging Policy
• Fire Department Update
• Approve consent agenda (AP manifests, draft minutes, tax abatement request)
• Town Manager’s Report/Potable Water
• Public Comment period

The Selectmen approved a trial tagging policy that permits up to two groups per day, with up to four days per month for Plaistow groups and one to two days per month for outside groups, to be reviewed in December. They also approved the August 25, 2025 non‑public minutes (4‑0‑1) and the consent agenda items (4‑0‑1). The board entered two non‑public sessions under RSA 91‑A:3, II(e) and II(c) with unanimous votes (5‑0‑0).

• Adopted trial tagging policy allowing up to 2 groups per day; up to 4 days/month for Plaistow groups, 1‑2 days/month for outside groups (no vote recorded)
• Approved August 25, 2025 non‑public minutes (4-0-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved consent agenda items including August 28 accounts payable and September 8 accounts payable (4-0-1, 1 abstain)
• Entered non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, II(e) (5-0-0)
• Entered non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3, II(c) (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Plaistow Conservation Commission will hold a routine meeting on September 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Town Hall. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment, as well as welcoming a new alternate member. Old business items like easement review and beaver-related matters are listed but lack details.

• Welcome new alternate member
• Easement review (old business)
• Beavers discussion (old business)

Energy Committee

The Plaistow Energy Committee will review updates on solar carport plans at the Public Safety Complex and a solar array project on the landfill. Members will also hear a Community Power update and brainstorm future energy projects. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

• Discussion on Solar Carport at Public Safety Complex
• Community Power Update
• Solar Array on Landfill Update
• Projects/Goals – Brainstorming

The Energy and Community Power Committee met on September 3, 2025 and approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0‑0 vote. Members discussed a proposal for solar carports at the Public Safety Complex and identified next steps such as project scoping and issuing an RFP. The committee reported that the Community Power program is on track for a December rollout and that a draft landfill‑solar contract is under legal review. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss updates to the Master Plan and a contract with the RPC. The agenda also includes a legal update and reports from various committees.

• Discussion on Master Plan Update
• RPC contract
• Legal Update
• CIP/RPC/TAC committee report
• Legislative Tracking committee report

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. By consensus, the Board allowed Planning Technician Shea Ramaker to speak and participate in the meeting. No other motions were voted on or formally decided.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Allowed Planning Technician Shea Ramaker to speak and participate (consensus)

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will hold its regular meeting to conduct procedural items, review consent agenda including accounts payable and draft minutes, and hear the Town Manager’s report on potable water. The board will also discuss a Community Power update, Veteran’s Day planning, and prior nonpublic session minutes.

• Approval of consent agenda including August 5 and 21 accounts payable manifests
• Approval of draft minutes from August 11, 2025 nonpublic session
• Appointment of Chelsea Crowley as Recreation Commission alternate
• Discussion of Community Power program update
• Review of Town Manager’s report on potable water

The Board accepted the consent agenda, which included warrants for a Recreation Commission alternate (Chelsea Crowley) and a Conservation Commission alternate (Daniel Kane). Nonpublic minutes were approved. Motions to enter a nonpublic session and to seal the nonpublic minutes both passed unanimously.

• Accepted consent agenda items (accounts payable manifests, draft minutes, Recreation Commission alternate warrant for Chelsea Crowley, Conservation Commission alternate warrant for Daniel Kane) – vote 4-0-0
• Approved nonpublic minutes – vote 4-0-0
• Motion to enter nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II, C) Reputation approved – vote 4-0-0
• Motion to seal nonpublic minutes approved – vote 4-0-0

Planning Board

The Planning Board will determine if a site plan application for a self-storage expansion is complete. The board will also hold a conceptual consultation for a major site plan development.

• Public hearing on application PB 25-08 for a 59,284SF 2-story self-storage and office structure at 205 Plaistow Road
• Conceptual consultation for major site plan development at 22 Old Road (Tax Map 29, Lot 40)

The board approved the minutes from the August 6 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It voted 1‑4 to reject the self‑storage site plan application (PB 25‑08) as complete and did not open a public hearing. The board agreed that a full new survey would not be required for the proposed amendment at 22 Old Road. It appointed members to the CIP Committee, discontinued its current legal counsel, and set actions to seek new counsel and discuss the 2026 budget.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Rejected acceptance of PB 25-08 self‑storage application as complete (1-4)
• Did not open public hearing on PB 25-08 application
• Agreed full new survey not needed for 22 Old Road site‑plan amendment
• Appointed R. LeClaire and D. Kane to CIP Committee; K. Robinson as alternate; D. Kane as Chair
• Decided to discontinue current legal counsel and seek new counsel for Planning Board
• Planned meeting with G. Colby to discuss 2026 Planning Board budget
• Noted contract award notice will be sent after contract receipt

Recreation Commission

The Plaistow Recreation Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes, hear the recreation director’s report, discuss summer and fall programming plans, review the current budget, and examine town-owned parcels. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of summer/fall recreation planning
• Budget review (no dollar amounts provided)
• Town-owned parcels review

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will meet on August 11, 2025, to discuss routine administrative items, including water consumption fees, tax exemptions, and a statistical review update. The meeting will also include a consent agenda with accounts payable manifests and draft minutes.

• Warrant for Water Consumption Fees
• One application for Elderly Tax Exemption
• One application for Veterans’ Tax Credit
• KRT Assessing and Statistical Review Update
• Develop meeting schedule for remainder of the year

The Selectmen voted 3‑0‑2 to adopt the consent agenda covering July accounts payable, draft minutes, a water‑consumption fee warrant, an elderly tax exemption and a veterans tax credit. They also approved motions to enter and then seal a non‑public session, each passing 5‑0‑0. The board set the meeting schedule for the rest of the year and noted that KRT was awarded the contract for day‑to‑day assessing and statistical services.

• Approved consent agenda items (accounts payable, draft minutes, water fee warrant, elderly tax exemption, veterans tax credit) – vote 3-0-2
• Motion to enter non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3 II, C) passed – vote 5-0-0
• Motion to seal non‑public minutes passed – vote 5-0-0
• Adopted meeting schedule for remainder of 2025 (Sept‑Dec dates)
• Awarded KRT contract for day‑to‑day assessing and statistical update services

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to conduct an easement review and discuss a letter from the NHDES concerning Main St.

• Easement Review
• NHDES Letter regarding Main St

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding its Rules of Procedure. Members will also discuss the CIP Committee and proposed updates to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Continued public hearing on Planning Board Rules of Procedure
• Discussion on Proposed Zoning Ordinance Updates
• Discussion on CIP Committee

The Board approved the minutes of the July 16, 2025 meeting (4-0-1). It adopted the Planning Board bylaws and rules of procedure despite one member’s objection (4-1-0). It also established a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) subcommittee with two members each from the Budget Committee, Selectmen, and the Planning Board, to be chaired by the Planning Board (5-0-0).

• Approved July 16 minutes (4-0-1)
• Adopted Planning Board bylaws and rules (4-1-0, B. Coye opposed)
• Created CIP subcommittee with six members (5-0-0)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will meet to discuss a solar carport project with Police Chief John Santoro. The body will also receive updates on community power and the landfill solar array.

• Discussion regarding solar carport at Public Safety Complex
• Community Power update
• Solar array on landfill update
• Brainstorming for projects and goals

The committee approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑0 vote. Members discussed the police department’s request for a solar carport and directed staff to gather input from both police and fire chiefs. The committee reported a consultant change to EMC Power, LLC and noted that the Board of Selectmen awarded the landfill solar array bid to Kearsarge Energy. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to swear in a new police officer and receive updates on the Water Department and a Highway Safety Grant. The board will also review accounts payable and license renewals.

• Swearing in of new Police Officer
• Police Department Highway Safety Grant amendment
• Annual Salvage Yard License Renewals
• One 2024 Abatement Settlement
• Deeds to three burial lots

The Select Board voted 3‑0 to accept the State of New Hampshire Highway Safety Grant, approving the original $8,500 amount and an amendment for an additional $6,165, for a total of $14,665. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a warrant for water consumption fees, by a 3‑0 vote. Police Chief Santoro swore in new officer John Lafferty, who will attend the police academy in January. The final package for the Wilder Drive water line extension was sent to the State for approval.

• Accepted $8,500 Highway Safety Grant (3-0)
• Approved $6,165 grant amendment, total $14,665 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑5 and water fee warrant (item 6) (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will determine if an application for a new trade business structure is complete and may hold a public hearing on the proposal. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding amendments to its Rules of Procedure.

• Site plan review for Skofield Builders, LLC to raze a residence and build a 3,750SF three-unit trade business structure at 5 Rose Ave
• Conditional Use Permit request for building intrusion into wetlands setback at 5 Rose Ave
• Public hearing on amendments to Planning Board Rules of Procedure

The Board accepted the minutes from the June 18 meeting. It found the Skofield Builders application for a 3,750 SF, three‑unit trade business at 5 Rose Ave complete, granted a parking‑requirement waiver, approved a conditional use permit for a 3‑foot wetlands intrusion, and approved the site plan with specific conditions. The Board also authorized contract negotiations with Fougere Planning and Development for the public‑safety impact‑fee methodology. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0‑0).

• Accepted June 18 minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted Skofield Builders application as complete (4‑0‑0)
• Granted parking waiver request (4‑0‑0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 3‑foot wetlands intrusion (4‑0‑0)
• Approved site plan with conditions (4‑0‑0)
• Authorized contract negotiations with Fougere Planning and Development for impact‑fee work (4‑0‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a solar array proposal and the issuance of a Request for Proposals for trash collection. The meeting includes discussions on cemetery matters and Planning Board impact fees.

• Review of a proposal for a solar array
• Approval and issuance of the RFP for trash collection
• Planning Board impact fees discussion
• Cemetery discussion with Darrell Britton
• Warrant for water consumption fees

The Selectmen set the 2026 Old Home Day for Saturday, June 20. They accepted the state Highway Safety Grant and authorized the Town Manager to sign. They approved the solar array proposal for the landfill and the RFP for trash collection. They also agreed on impact‑fee spending, cemetery assistance, prior nonpublic minutes and the consent agenda.

• Set 2026 Old Home Day for Saturday, June 20, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Accept amended Highway Safety Grant; authorize Town Manager to sign (5-0-0)
• Approve Kearsarge Energy solar array proposal for landfill (5-0-0)
• Approve and issue RFP for municipal solid waste and recycling (5-0-0)
• Approve $15,000 for public safety impact fees and $5,000 for RPC Circuit Rider (board consensus)
• Approve prior nonpublic minutes of June 16, 2025 (4-0-0, 1 abstain)
• Approve consent agenda items as written (4-0-0)
• Agree to provide Cemetery Sexton Mark Gilford’s contact to Mr. Britton (board agreement)

Planning Board

The Planning Board's Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee is holding a meeting. The agenda does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

Conservation Commission

The agenda indicates that no meeting will be held on this date.

The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025 was cancelled. No items were discussed, approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Select Board will not meet on Monday, June 30, 2025. This agenda is a cancellation notice.

Elder Affairs Committee

The Elder Affairs Committee will meet to conduct a review of the June 4 Tea. The meeting includes standard roll call, old business, and new business.

• Review of June 4 Tea

Highway Safety Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review old business regarding traffic and trucking on specific roads. Members will also discuss the seasonal status of speed trailers and the progress of highway safety grant enforcement.

• Traffic enforcement on Sweet Hill Road
• No through trucking enforcement schedules
• Updates for Main Street at Westville and North Ave
• Deployment of solar speed boards and speed trailers
• Highway safety grant enforcement for speed, OUI, distracted driving, and child restraints

Elder Affairs Committee

The Elder Affairs Committee approved a $2,800 budget for 2026. The motion was made by Tim and Chris and passed unanimously. The committee also discussed several upcoming events, but no formal decisions on those events were recorded. The next meeting is set for September 23 at First Baptist.

• Approved $2,800 budget for 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will participate in a site walk at the Beede Waste Oil Site. The walk will be led by Project Manager Mike Skinner.

• Site walk at the Beede Waste Oil Site

Planning Board

The Planning Board will determine if an application from David Abare for a site plan is complete. The proposal involves redeveloping a retail plaza to include a restaurant with a drive-thru.

• Public hearing for PB 25-06: site plan for 111 Plaistow Rd (Tax Map 28, Lot 16) including a restaurant with drive-thru, retail use, landscaping, drainage, parking, and lighting updates

The Board accepted the minutes from the June 4 meeting and found the redevelop‑ment application for 111 Plaistow Rd complete. It granted landscaping and fee waivers, then conditionally approved the amended site plan with several permit‑related conditions. The Board withdrew its request to appear before the Zoning Board of Adjustment and approved amended bylaws and rules of procedure for a July 16 public hearing.

• Accepted June 4 meeting minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Found the 111 Plaistow Rd site‑plan application complete (5‑0‑0)
• Waived front‑buffer landscaping requirement (5‑0‑0)
• Waived application fees (5‑0‑0)
• Conditionally approved the amended site plan with permit conditions (5‑0‑0)
• Withdrew Planning Board’s ZBA agenda application (3‑1(N. Pelletier) -1(B. Coye))
• Approved amended bylaws and Rules of Procedure to be posted for July 16 public hearing (5‑0‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for solid waste and recycling collection. The meeting also includes a police officer swearing-in and updates on senior transportation and the police department.

• Review of draft RFP for Solid Waste & Recycling Collection
• Police Officer Swearing In
• Discussion on Senior Transportation
• Police Department Update
• Town Manager's report on Potable Water

The Board voted 4‑0‑0 to approve a partnership and memorandum of understanding with Greater Salem Caregivers and the Plaistow Lions Club, allocating $3,650 for the senior transportation program. The Board also approved the consent agenda, waived the Old Home Day food‑service permit fee for 501(c) organizations, and authorized a nonpublic session and sealing of its minutes, each by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved $3,650 senior‑transportation partnership/MOU with Greater Salem Caregivers (4‑0‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including unlicensed dogs warrant, Town Green use, and 2024 abatement requests (4‑0‑0)
• Waived Old Home Day food‑service permit fee for 501(c) organizations (4‑0‑0)
• Authorized nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3 II E) pending litigation (4‑0‑0)
• Sealed minutes of the nonpublic session (4‑0‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss planning for summer and fall activities. The body will also conduct reviews of the budget and town-owned parcels.

• Summer/Fall planning
• Budget Review
• Town Owned Parcels Review

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review old business and communications. The agenda includes updates on Arbor Day, beavers in the Town Forest, and easements.

• Arbor Day update
• Beavers in Town Forest
• Easement update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review minutes and receive an update from the Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. The board will also determine whether to hold a workshop meeting on July 2nd.

• Update from Cindi Woodbury, Executive Director of Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
• Decision on whether to hold a July 2nd Workshop meeting

The Board accepted the May 21 minutes (4‑0‑1). It approved a motion to request the ZBA interpret Article X of the Ordinance (4‑0‑1). A public hearing was scheduled for June 18 to review a site‑plan application for 111 Plaistow Rd.

• Accepted May 21, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-1, B. Coye abstaining)
• Approved motion to make an inquiry to the ZBA per Article XX §220-137.4 (vote 4-0-1, B. Coye abstaining)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM to consider PB 25-06 site‑plan application at 111 Plaistow Rd.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to discuss candidates for a committee vacancy. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Review of candidates for committee vacancy: Nancy Bishop, Barbara Buri, Larry Gladhill, Ryan Labrecque, and Holly Patterson

The committee approved the corrected minutes of the April 22 meeting. Larry Gladhill was appointed to fill the vacant Budget Committee seat by majority vote. A motion to add up to three alternate members to the committee failed and was tabled pending legal advice.

• Approved April 22 minutes (7-0-1)
• Appointed Larry Gladhill to Budget Committee (4 votes)
• Motion to add up to 3 alternate members failed (3-3-2)
• Tabled discussion on alternate members pending legal advice

Planning Board

The Planning Board's Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee is meeting on June 3, 2025. The agenda contains only procedural meeting details and lists no specific discussion items or decisions.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review updates on Old Home Day and the Recreation Department. The board is scheduled to discuss repairs for the library parking lot and a litigation resolution.

• Library parking lot repairs
• Litigation resolution
• 2025 Supplemental Property Tax Warrant
• Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed
• Accounts Payable Manifest for weeks of May 29 and June 5, 2025

The Selectmen adopted a settlement with Sweet Hill Farm, agreeing to issue pending building permits and withdraw the farm's lawsuit. They approved a $9,515 withdrawal from the Library Capital Reserve to pay Petra Paving for library parking lot repairs (vote 5‑0‑0). The consent agenda and several nonpublic session minutes were also approved.

• Settlement with Sweet Hill Farm adopted (no vote recorded)
• Approved $9,515 withdrawal for Library parking lot repairs (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda as written (5-0-0)
• Approved nonpublic session minutes (May 19, 2025) session #1, sealed (0-0-0)
• Approved nonpublic session minutes (May 19, 2025) session #2, unsealed (3-0-2)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will determine if an application from David Abare for a retail plaza redevelopment is complete. The proposal includes a restaurant with a drive-thru and updates to landscaping, drainage, parking, and lighting. A request has been received to continue the public hearing to June 18.

• Public hearing on PB 25-05: site plan for 111 Plaistow Rd (Tax Map 28, Lot 16)

The board voted 3‑0‑2 to accept the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. A motion to accept the site‑plan application for 111 Plaistow Road (PB 25‑05) as complete was defeated 0‑5‑0, leaving the application incomplete. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (vote 3-0-2)
• Rejected PB 25-05 site‑plan application as incomplete (vote 0-5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will discuss water rates, a voting machine grant, HB 475, a cemetery project, and the summer meeting schedule. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a burial lot deed, a wedding at the gazebo, a veterans' tax credit application, and an agreement to purchase three voting machines.

• Discuss water rates
• Voting machine grant and agreement to purchase three voting machines
• HB 475 discussion
• Cemetery project discussion
• Approve prior nonpublic session minutes (5/5/25)

The Selectmen voted 3‑0‑0 to direct the Town Manager to buy three Voting Works machines for $21,000, with a state grant covering $10,500 of the cost. They also approved the Sweet Hill Farm settlement agreement, the consent agenda (including the voting‑machine purchase), and set the summer meeting dates. The board entered two nonpublic sessions and sealed the minutes for both sessions, each action passing unanimously.

• Approved purchase of three voting machines for $21,000 (grant reduces cost to $10,500) – vote 3-0-0
• Approved Sweet Hill Farm settlement agreement and release – vote 3-0-0
• Approved consent agenda, including voting‑machine purchase and other items – vote 3-0-0
• Set summer meeting schedule: July 14 & 28, August 11 & 28, September 8 & 22 – no vote recorded
• Entered first nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II A) – board poll 3-0-0
• Entered second nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II A) – board poll 3-0-0
• Sealed minutes of nonpublic session #1 – board poll 3-0-0
• Sealed minutes of nonpublic session #2 – board poll 3-0-0

Highway Safety Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Plaistow Highway Safety Advisory Committee. The only substantive item is approving or discussing changes to the unapproved minutes from August 20, 2024. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approve or discuss minutes of August 20, 2024

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss planning for summer and fall activities. The body will also conduct a review of town-owned parcels.

• Summer/Fall planning
• Town Owned Parcels Review

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued review workshop on site plan/subdivision regulations, the master plan, and its own rules of procedure. The board will also address old business, new business, and committee reports.

• Continued review of Site Plan/Subdivision Regulations
• Continued review of Master Plan
• Continued review of Planning Board Rules of Procedure

The Board approved the corrected minutes from the April 2 and April 16 meetings, each by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The Board then appointed Dan Kane as Secretary with a 3‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). A public hearing for PB 25‑05 was scheduled for May 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM. No other motions were decided.

• Accepted corrected minutes of April 2, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)
• Accepted corrected minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)
• Appointed Dan Kane as Secretary (3-0-1)
• Scheduled public hearing for PB 25-05 on May 21, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss water rates and review TRAC recommendations. The agenda also includes updates on the Highway Department and Memorial Day plans.

• Discussion of water rates
• Review of TRAC recommendations
• Highway Department update
• Review of Memorial Day plans
• Accounts Payable Manifest for weeks of May 1st and 8th, 2025

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda (5‑0‑0). It accepted the Trash and Recycling Advisory Committee's recommendations and will issue a request for proposals in June. The Board also approved moving to a nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3 II C) with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approve consent agenda (5-0-0)
• Adopt TRAC waste‑collection recommendations; issue RFP in June
• Enter nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II C) (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to conduct regular business and hold a discussion or workshop regarding flooding in the Town Forest.

• Discussion/workshop on Town Forest Flooding

The commission postponed the review and approval of the previous meeting minutes. It also set the date for the next commission meeting as June 4, 2025. No other actions were decided.

• Postponed approval of minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for June 4, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four variance requests. These include a request for a motor vehicle dealership location and three requests regarding structure setbacks at 5 Rose Ave.

• Request #25-02: Variance for Rick’s Motorcycle Enterprises, Inc. to allow a dealership within 1,000 ft of another at 22 Danville Rd
• Request #25-03: Variance for Skofield Builders, LLC to place a structure 72.1’ from a wetland at 5 Rose Ave
• Request #25-04: Variance for Skofield Builders, LLC to place a structure 10’ from the side setback at 5 Rose Ave
• Request #25-05: Variance for Skofield Builders, LLC to place a structure 20.8’ from the front setback at 5 Rose Ave

The Zoning Board approved the February 27, 2025 minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote. Darrell Britton was appointed as a voting member for this meeting. Jim Unger was elected Chair and Michael Murray was elected Vice Chair, each by a 5‑0‑0 vote. No decision on the variance application was recorded.

• Approved Feb 27, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Appointed Darrell Britton as voting member
• Elected Jim Unger as Chair (5-0-0)
• Elected Michael Murray as Vice Chair (5-0-0)

Budget Committee

The Plaistow Municipal Budget Committee will meet on April 22, 2025 to discuss the 2025 budget and budgeting process. The meeting will also include the introduction of new members and reorganization, including selection of a chair and vice chair.

• Review and discussion of the 2025 budget and budgeting process
• Reorganization: selection of chair, vice chair, and committee assignments (CIP and Town Report committees)
• Introduction of new member(s)
• Review and approval of January 14, 2025 minutes
• New business and old business

The committee accepted the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. Doug Thompson was re‑elected as Chair. Katie Knutsen was confirmed as Vice Chair. All three actions were approved by recorded votes.

• Approved minutes of the Jan 14, 2025 meeting (vote 4‑0‑3)
• Approved Doug Thompson as Chair (vote 6‑0‑1)
• Approved Katie Knutsen as Vice Chair (vote 4‑0‑1)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider proposals for a new roof at the library, approve the final RFP for a solar array at the landfill, and discuss a request to expend from the Fire Department Equipment Capital Reserve Fund. They will also vote on liquidating a 2013 Ford Taurus police vehicle via state auction and recognize Arbor Day contest winners.

• Proposals for a new roof at the library
• Approve final RFP for a solar array on the landfill
• Expenditure from the Fire Department Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
• Liquidation of 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor via state auction
• Recognition of Arbor Day Poem and Poster Contest winners

The Board approved a $79,200 contract with Lane Roofing to replace the library roof. It also approved the final RFP for a solar array on the town landfill and authorized $28,450 from the Fire Department Equipment Capital Reserve to purchase eight gas detectors. Additionally, the Board voted to liquidate a 2013 Ford Taurus police vehicle at a state auction and approved the prior nonpublic session minutes and the consent agenda.

• Approved $79,200 library roof replacement with Lane Roofing (4-0-0)
• Approved final RFP for Plaistow landfill solar array (4-0-0)
• Approved $28,450 withdrawal for eight fire department gas detectors (4-0-0)
• Approved liquidation of 2013 Ford Taurus police vehicle at state auction (4-0-0)
• Approved prior nonpublic session minutes of April 7, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including accounts payable, raffle permit, and tax credit applications (4-0-0)

Trash and Recycling

The Plaistow Trash and Recycling Advisory Committee is meeting to review and possibly make recommendations for a Request for Proposal (RFP). The agenda also includes routine items such as approving previous meeting minutes and discussing old and new business.

• Recommendations for a Request for Proposal
• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of old and new business

Planning Board

The Plaistow Planning Board will hold a continued review workshop on proposed updates to the Site Plan/Subdivision Regulations, the Master Plan, and the Board's Rules of Procedure. The meeting also covers routine items such as minutes approval, old and new business, and committee reports including CIP/RPC/TAC and legislative tracking. No public hearings or project-specific decisions are scheduled.

• Continued review workshop on Site Plan/Subdivision Regulations
• Continued review workshop on Master Plan
• Continued review workshop on Planning Board Rules of Procedure
• Committee reports: CIP/RPC/TAC and Legislative Tracking
• Old business and new business items

The Planning Board appointed Nolan Pelletier as a voting member while Vice Chair Karen Robinson was absent. A motion to accept the April 2, 2025 minutes was rescinded and the minutes were tabled until the next meeting. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Appointed Nolan Pelletier as a voting member (temporary)
• Tabled acceptance of April 2, 2025 minutes (no vote recorded)

Conflict of Interest Committee

The April 15, 2025, meeting of the Plaistow Conflict of Interest Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Elder Affairs Committee

The Elder Affairs Committee voted 5‑0 to purchase additional birthday cards for seniors, continuing the monthly initiative at the State Veterans Home. The committee scheduled a Senior Tea for June 4, 2025 and assigned tasks for snacks, invitations, and decorations. It identified a need for a senior transportation program and noted that Alan Davis will meet with Greater Salem Caregivers at the end of May. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved purchase of additional birthday cards (5‑0)
• Scheduled Senior Tea for June 4, 2025
• Assigned Sue to handle RSVP email and place flyers at Vic Geary Center, library, grocery stores and public spaces
• Assigned Sue to provide teapots, 3‑tier dishes, white tablecloths and floral placements
• Committee members to assemble handmade teabag holders as favors for the tea
• Identified need for senior transportation program and will seek a Plaistow resident volunteer liaison
• Alan Davis (Lions Club) to meet Greater Salem Caregivers at end of May
• Lions Club reported about six volunteers have expressed interest in becoming senior drivers

Recreation Commission

The Plaistow Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, swear in new members, and reorganize the board. The Recreation Director will give a report. The commission will discuss volunteer needs for upcoming April events: Middle School Night Out, Easter Egg Hunt, Earth Day Clean Up, and a group trail hike.

• Approve meeting minutes from previous session
• Swear in new commission members
• Reorganize board positions
• Volunteers needed for 4/11 Middle School Night Out
• Volunteers needed for 4/19 Easter Egg Hunt, 4/26 Earth Day Clean Up, and a group trail hike

The commission approved the February 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑2 vote. The board was reorganized: Jessica Halloran was confirmed as Secretary, Chaz Hill was elected Chair, and Jessica Foland was approved as Vice Chair, each by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The members also approved an update to the Recreation Commission Member Activity and Event Policy by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (5-0-2)
• Confirmed Jessica Halloran as Secretary (7-0-0)
• Elected Chaz Hill as Chair (7-0-0)
• Approved Jessica Foland as Vice Chair (7-0-0)
• Updated Recreation Commission Member Activity and Event Policy (7-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a request for proposals for a solar array on the landfill, review a police department fee schedule, and receive an update on the Beede site and NHDES. Other items include a possible exemption for Homestead Food Services, review of ZBA applications, and consent agenda actions such as reappointments to the Conservation Commission and appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Consider an RFP for a solar array on the landfill
• Police Department – Fee Schedule review
• Exempt Homestead Food Services (discussion item)
• Review ZBA applications
• Reappointments to Conservation Commission: Olaf Westphalen, Charles Blinn; Appointments to ZBA: Darrell Britton, Ryan Labrecque

The Selectboard voted 5-0-0 to adopt the Health Officer's exempt Homestead Food Operations guidelines. It also appointed Ryan Labrecque, Jason Orsini, and Darrell Britton to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, each with a 5-0-0 vote. The updated Police Department fee schedule was approved unanimously. The Board directed the Town Manager to obtain pricing from Black Earth Compost for a pilot bin program, also by a 5-0-0 vote.

• Approved exempt Homestead Food Operations guidelines (vote 5-0-0)
• Appointed Ryan Labrecque, Jason Orsini, and Darrell Britton to Zoning Board of Adjustment (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved updated Police Department fee schedule (vote 5-0-0)
• Directed Town Manager to get pricing from Black Earth Compost for pilot bins (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including veterans' tax credits and reappointments (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved nonpublic session minutes of March 24, 2025 (vote 5-0-0)
• Entered nonpublic session for legal advice under RSA 91-A:3 II, L) (vote 5-0-0)
• Sealed minutes of the nonpublic session (vote 5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Plaistow Conservation Commission will meet to discuss an easement on Old County Rd and plans for Arbor Day, along with new business items at 5 Rose Av and Galloway on Main St. The agenda includes approval of minutes and review of communications, with no workshop items listed.

• Old Business: Easement discussion on Old County Rd
• Old Business: Arbor Day planning
• New Business: 5 Rose Av
• New Business: Galloway project on Main St

The commission voted 5‑0‑0 to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed development at 5 Rose Avenue. It also confirmed that 80 grab bags will be provided to each 5th‑grader for the Arbor Day celebration and that the walk from the school to the cemetery and town hall will not take place. Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes was postponed.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 5 Rose Avenue (vote 5-0-0)
• Provided 80 grab bags for each 5th‑grader participating in Arbor Day celebration
• Cancelled walk from school to cemetery and town hall for Arbor Day
• Postponed review/approval of previous meeting minutes
• Set next meeting date for May 01, 2024

Planning Board

The Plaistow Planning Board will consider a Request for Proposals for impact fees and review proposed updates to Site Plan/Subdivision Regulations, the Master Plan, and the Board's Rules of Procedure. The meeting includes standard items such as roll call, minutes approval, committee reports, and old/new business.

• Impact Fees RFP discussion
• Review of Site Plan/Subdivision Regulations
• Review of Master Plan
• Review of Planning Board Rules of Procedure
• Committee reports including CIP/RPC/TAC and legislative tracking

The board accepted the corrected minutes from the February 19 and March 19 meetings (5‑0‑0 each). It agreed to issue a Request for Proposals for all impact fees, with the RFP released on April 7 and proposals due May 29. The board voted to create a new Secretary officer role to handle working documents, passing the motion 2‑0‑3.

• Accepted February 19 minutes (5-0-0)
• Accepted March 19 minutes (5-0-0)
• Agreed to issue Impact Fees RFP (no vote)
• Approved creation of Secretary officer position (2-0-3)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will meet to discuss S.E.E.D.S. audits and provide updates on community power and the landfill solar array. The body will also brainstorm future projects and goals.

• Discussion of S.E.E.D.S. Audits
• Community Power update
• Solar Array on Landfill update
• Brainstorming of projects and goals

The Energy/Community Power Committee approved the minutes from the Dec. 4, 2024 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Board of Selectmen issue a request for proposals for rooftop solar panels on the Public Works Garage. Other agenda items were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Approved Dec. 4, 2024 minutes (4-0-0)
• Recommended Board of Selectmen issue RFP for rooftop solar on Public Works Garage (4-0-0)

Trustees of Trust Funds

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet on April 1, 2025. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting notice information and lists no specific discussion items or decisions.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Plaistow Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Rick's Motorcycle Enterprises, Inc. to allow a motor vehicle dealership at 22 Danville Rd, which is within 1,000 feet of an existing dealership, contrary to the zoning ordinance. The property is in the C1/Danville Road Overlay District. No other applications are listed.

• Variance request #25-02: Rick's Motorcycle Enterprises seeks relief from Article III, §220-16(B) to permit a dealership at 22 Danville Rd (Tax Map 30, Lot 91) within 1,000 ft of another dealership.

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to swear in recently elected officials, select a new chair and vice chair, and swear in a new police officer. The board will also receive updates from the Old Home Day Committee, Black Earth Composting, and the Plaistow Exchange Club, and discuss homestead food licensing. A consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable, meeting minutes, tax exemptions, new recreation and conservation commission members, and secondhand dealer license applications.

• Selection of Board of Selectmen Chair & Vice Chair
• Swearing in of Police Officer Carson Geha
• Homestead Food Licensing Discussion
• Approval of three new Recreation Commission members (Jessica Foland, Chaz Hill, Amanda Portillo)
• Five secondhand dealer/pawnbroker license applications (Village Coin Shop, Rockingham Trading Post, Naser Diamonds, Bull Moose, Game Stop)

The Selectmen voted 5-0-0 to approve Sanborn Head's proposal for a supplemental site investigation at a cost of $6,775. They also approved the prior nonpublic session minutes (4-0-1, one abstention) and the consent agenda with added water fee and veterans tax credit items (5-0-0). The Homestead Food Licensing item was deferred to April 7, 2025, and Mr. Coye was retained as Chair while Selectman DeRoche was elected Vice Chair.

• Approved Sanborn Head supplemental site investigation $6,775 (5-0-0)
• Approved prior nonpublic session minutes of 3/3/25, sealed (4-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda items plus water fee and veterans tax credit (5-0-0)
• Deferred Homestead Food Licensing discussion to April 7, 2025
• Retained Mr. Coye as Chair of the Board (consensus)
• Elected Selectman DeRoche as Vice Chair (consensus)

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will attend the recount of votes for the Timberlane Regional School District at the high school. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Recount of votes for Timberlane Regional School District

Trash and Recycling

The Trash Recycling Advisory Committee will meet to review previous minutes and hear a presentation from G. Mello. The agenda does not list specific decisions or proposals for the new or old business sections.

• G. Mello Presentation

The committee approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting, with all members voting in favor. No other actions were taken; discussions continued on possible town-run trash and recycling services and upcoming presentations.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will reorganize with officer nominations and committee assignments, including for CIP and subcommittees. They will hold a conceptual discussion on redeveloping 111 Plaistow Rd for a drive-thru restaurant (PB 23-04). The board will also review and set 2025 Planning Board goals.

• Reorganization: Chair and Vice Chair nominations, CIP Committee assignments (2 members, 1 alternate)
• Conceptual discussion (PB 23-04) for a drive-thru restaurant redevelopment at 111 Plaistow Rd in the C1 Zoning District
• 2025 Planning Board Goals review
• Subcommittee assignments: Zoning Amendment Subcommittee and Master Plan Subcommittee
• Minutes review and approval

The Planning Board reorganized, reelecting Richard Anthony as chair and Karen Robinson as vice chair. The board also discussed a conceptual redevelopment proposal for a drive-thru restaurant at 111 Plaistow Rd, but took no formal action. Minutes from March 5 were approved with corrections; February minutes were postponed.

• Reelected Richard Anthony as Chair (4-0-1, Anthony abstaining)
• Reelected Karen Robinson as Vice Chair (5-0-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes as corrected (4-0-1, LeClaire abstaining)
• Postponed acceptance of February 19, 2025 minutes
• Appointed R. LeClaire and N. Pelletier to CIP Committee, D. Kane as alternate
• Confirmed Zoning Amendment Subcommittee: D. Kane, R. Anthony, R. LeClaire
• Master Plan Subcommittee: N. Pelletier and R. LeClaire to serve

Conservation Commission

The Plaistow Conservation Commission will discuss the Prime Wetlands Ordinance and Arbor Day as old business, and consider a Wetlands Notice under new business. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and review of communications.

• Discussion of Prime Wetlands Ordinance
• Planning for Arbor Day
• Review of Wetlands Notice
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of mail folder communications

The Plaistow Conservation Commission approved two payments from the 36-A Conservation Fund: $514 to Mark West for a December 2024 public hearing and $925 to CAI for a prime wetlands map. The commission also discussed a DES violation notice for a timber cut at 337 Main Street, noting no violation was found, and reviewed a monitoring report on an RCCD easement with a trash violation.

• Approved $514 invoice to Mark West from 36-A Conservation Fund (3-0)
• Approved $925 invoice to CAI from 36-A Conservation Fund (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 12/04/2024 meeting (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications continued from February 19: a lot line adjustment between two Main Street parcels, and a final site plan review for a proposed brewpub at 82 Newton Road. The board will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and receive committee reports.

• Public hearing on PB 25-02: Lot line adjustment transferring ~0.63 acres between 238 Main St (Map 18, Lot 11) and 244 Main St (Map 18, Lot 10), both owned by JJAMBS LLC.
• Public hearing on PB 25-03: Final site plan review for a brewpub at 82 Newton Road (Map 68, Lot 8), proposing an 11,725 sq ft two-story building with bar, brewpub, pizza bar, private rooms, kitchen, office, storage, parking, and stormwater management.
• Minutes review and approval from previous meetings.
• Committee reports from CIP/RPC/TAC and legislative tracking.
• Communications, updates, and other business.

The Planning Board conditionally approved a lot line adjustment between 238 and 244 Main St. (4-0) and a site plan for a brewpub at 82 Newton Road (3-1-1). The brewpub approval includes conditions for state permits and plan updates. The board also discussed but did not finalize updates to subdivision/site plan regulations.

• Approved lot line adjustment for 238/244 Main St. with conditions (4-0)
• Approved brewpub site plan at 82 Newton Road with conditions (3-1-1)
• Declared brewpub not a project of regional impact (5-0)
• Accepted brewpub application as complete (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Plaistow Police Association and Teamsters Local 633. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Town Report dedication and elections with Town Moderator Bob Harb.

• MOU Discussion: Plaistow Police Association & Teamsters Local 633
• Election discussion with Town Moderator Bob Harb
• Town Report Dedication
• Accounts Payable Manifest for the week of March 6, 2025

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen approved a $50 permit fee waiver for the Junior Firefighters' Election Day bake sale, funded entirely by donations. The board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Plaistow Police Association and Teamsters Local 633 for a stipend related to the ALS Intercept Program, which goes live March 21. The consent agenda was approved after correcting a typo in the draft minutes, and nonpublic session minutes were sealed.

• Waived $50 permit fee for Junior Firefighters bake sale (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Plaistow Police Association & Teamsters Local 633 for ALS Intercept stipend (5-0)
• Approved nonpublic session minutes of 2/24/25 and kept sealed (4-0-1, DeRoche abstained)
• Approved consent agenda after correcting typo in draft minutes (5-0)
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II, L) Legal (5-0)
• Sealed nonpublic session minutes (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Plaistow Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on February 27, 2025, to consider a request for re-hearing on a variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 5 Sunview Park. The applicant seeks to exceed the maximum allowed living space of 1,000 square feet, proposing 1,200 square feet. The property is in the MDR zoning district.

• Request for re-hearing on variance #25-01 to allow an ADU of 1,200 SF where 1,000 SF is maximum (5 Sunview Park, Tax Map 44, Lot 71, MDR district)

The Plaistow Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 4-0 to deny a request for a re-hearing of a variance application (case #25-01) by Alessandro Lomagno to allow a 1,200-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 5 Sunview Park, where the maximum allowed is 1,000 square feet. The board found no new evidence or procedural errors, despite the applicant's claims. The original denial of the variance stands.

• Approved January 30, 2025 minutes as written (4-0)
• Denied request for re-hearing of variance #25-01 for larger ADU at 5 Sunview Park (0-4)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Plaistow Police Association and Teamsters Local 633. The agenda includes reports from the TRSD Superintendent and Business Administrator, as well as a discussion on assessing services.

• MOU discussion with Plaistow Police Association & Teamsters Local 633
• Discussion on assessing services
• Reappointment of Mr. Unger to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• One 2024 Abatement Request
• One Veterans’ Tax Credit Application

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve a contract with KRT for assessing services, which includes having an assessor at Town Hall 1.5 days per week. They also approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Plaistow Police Association and Teamsters Local 633, allowing non-certified employees performing certified communication training officer duties to receive the same overtime compensation. The consent agenda was approved, including accounts payable, minutes, a veterans' tax credit application, an abatement request, and a reappointment.

• Approved KRT contract for assessing services (4-0)
• Approved MOU for Article 21, section 6 overtime compensation (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with addition of water consumption fees warrant (4-0)

Trash and Recycling

The Plaistow Trash and Recycling Advisory Committee is meeting to review minutes and discuss Black Earth Composting. No other specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Black Earth Composting

The Plaistow Trash Recycling Advisory Committee heard a presentation from Black Earth Compost about composting services and discussed a draft letter promoting recycling. The committee agreed to post the letter on the town website, email blast, and Facebook after minor edits. No formal decisions were made on composting or trash collection, but the committee plans to have the Select Board see the same presentation.

• Approved appointment of Mary-Claire Galera and Dominic Guerriero as voting members for the meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting (4-0-2)
• Agreed to post draft recycling letter to town website, email blast, and Facebook after edits

Planning Board

The Plaistow Planning Board will hold public hearings on three applications: a 2-lot subdivision at 93 Forrest St, a lot line adjustment between 238 and 244 Main St, and a final site plan review for a two-story brewpub at 82 Newton Road. The board may also consider a voluntary lot merger of three parcels on Plaistow Road. Additionally, they will review minutes and hear committee reports.

• PB 25-01: Completeness review of a 2-lot subdivision at 93 Forrest St, proposing Parcel A (5.5645 acres) and Parcel B (72.1577 acres), owned by Luke’s Way LLC.
• PB 25-02: Completeness review of a lot line adjustment transferring ±27,560 SF between 238 and 244 Main St, both owned by JJAMBS LLC.
• PB 25-03: Final site plan review for a brewpub (11,725 sq ft, two-story) at 82 Newton Road, owned by Sweet Hill Farm, LLC, including bar, brewpub, pizza bar, and parking.
• Voluntary lot merger of 197, 201, 205 Plaistow Road (Tax Map 44, Lots 15, 17 & 18).
• Public hearings may proceed immediately if applications are found complete.

The Planning Board unanimously (4-0) accepted and conditionally approved PB 25-01, a 2-lot subdivision at 93 Forrest St, with conditions including final plan stamping and resolution of KNA comments. The board also granted a waiver for well and septic placement on abutting properties. A lot line adjustment (PB 25-02) was continued to March 5, 2025, after an abutter raised a boundary dispute. A voluntary lot merger for 197, 201, 205 Plaistow Road was approved, and the board approved a cable access appearance to discuss zoning amendments.

• Accepted 2-lot subdivision application at 93 Forrest St (4-0)
• Waived Subdivision Article 235.18.ss for well/septic placement (4-0)
• Conditionally approved PB 25-01 subdivision (4-0)
• Accepted lot line adjustment application for 238/244 Main St (4-0)
• Continued PB 25-02 to March 5, 2025
• Approved 3-parcel voluntary lot merger at 197, 201, 205 Plaistow Road (4-0)
• Approved cable access appearance for zoning amendment review (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The February 13, 2025 Conservation Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, hear a director's report, discuss spring activities, and review the strategic plan. The agenda also includes old/new business and a call for members and alternates. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Recreation Director report
• Discussion of spring activities
• Strategic plan review
• Call for members and alternates

The Plaistow Recreation Commission voted to add Jessica Foland, Chaz Hill, and Amanda Portillo as new members, pending background checks. The commission also approved a capital reserve plan that moves additional courts and the recreation van to 2027, moves the dog park to 2026, and defers several projects including the ice hockey rink and community center at the condemned Beede Site. An external AED was moved to 2025 with $2,500 allocated.

• Approved January 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved adding Jessica Foland, Chaz Hill, Amanda Portillo as new members
• Moved additional courts to 2027
• Moved dog park to 2026
• Deferred ice hockey rink
• Deferred community center at Beede Site (condemned)
• Moved external AED to 2025 with $2,500
• Moved recreation van to 2027

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the results of an RFP for assessing services and review proposed changes to the permitting fee schedule. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with accounts payable, meeting minutes, and tax exemption applications. The board may enter nonpublic sessions for permitted discussions under state law.

• Discussion of Assessing RFP Results
• Review of Permitting Fee Schedule
• Accounts Payable manifest for weeks of January 6 and 13, 2025
• One Elderly Tax Exemption Application
• One Veterans' Tax Credit Application

The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to adopt a new permitting fee schedule proposed by the Department of Building Safety, which increases fees to be more in line with other towns. They also voted 3-0 to release a $45,200 performance bond for Carli's Way after the road was accepted as a town road in 2023 with no issues. The board discussed the resignation of the assessing firm Corcoran Consulting Associates and reviewed a single bid from KRT Appraisal for assessing services, but took no action, deferring a decision to the next meeting.

• Adopted new permit fee schedule (3-0)
• Released $45,200 performance bond for Carli's Way (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable, minutes, and tax applications (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The February 6, 2025 meeting of the Plaistow Conservation Commission was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Board

The Plaistow Planning Board will not be meeting on February 5, 2025. The agenda provides only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

Old Home Day Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Old Home Day Committee. The agenda includes only standard items: roll call, minutes review, old business, new business, and adjournment. No specific discussions or decisions are indicated.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee will attend a Deliberative Session. The provided agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion.

Budget Committee

The Plaistow Budget Committee and Board of Selectmen will hold a deliberative session on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall. The agenda contains no specific discussion items or proposals; it is a procedural meeting notice only.

• No agenda items listed; meeting is a joint deliberative session

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Plaistow Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider one request for relief. The board will determine if a property owner may exceed the maximum allowed square footage for an accessory dwelling unit.

• Case #25-01: Variance request for 5 Sunview Park to allow a 1,200SF accessory dwelling unit where 1,000SF is the maximum

The Plaistow Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a variance request to allow a 1,200-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) where 1,000 square feet is the maximum. The vote was 2-2, so the motion to grant did not pass. The board found the request did not meet the unnecessary hardship criteria, as no unique conditions of the land justified the larger size. The board also recommended Jim Unger for reappointment to a three-year term.

• Denied variance for 1,200 sq ft ADU at 5 Sunview Park (2-2)
• Approved minutes of January 2, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended Jim Unger reappointment to ZBA for three-year term (3-0-1)

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with a plan for the Deliberative Session, approval of the consent agenda, and review of Right-to-Know requests. The board may also enter nonpublic sessions for permitted discussions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Plan for Deliberative Session
• Approve consent agenda including accounts payable manifest for weeks of Jan 23 and 30, 2025
• Approve corrected minutes of Dec 30, 2024 and draft minutes of Jan 13, 2025
• Three salvage yard licenses: Chaya Brothers Auto Salvage, 603 Auto Salvage, Brandy Brow Auto Parts, Inc.
• Possible nonpublic sessions for personnel, property, litigation, or legal advice

The Board of Selectmen met on January 27, 2025, and made no major policy decisions. They finalized plans for the upcoming Deliberative Session on February 1, assigning warrant article readings. They approved the consent agenda, including three salvage yard licenses and a commitment letter for a hazardous waste event, and approved prior nonpublic session minutes.

• Approved consent agenda with three salvage yard licenses and Hampstead commitment letter (5-0)
• Approved nonpublic session minutes from Jan 13, 2025, session #1, kept sealed (4-0-1)
• Approved nonpublic session minutes from Jan 13, 2025, session #2, kept sealed (4-0-1)

Trash and Recycling

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

The Plaistow Trash Recycling Advisory Committee met and approved the December 19, 2024 minutes. The committee discussed inviting Republic Services and other waste companies to future meetings to discuss contract options, and explored ways to increase recycling awareness, including workshops, mailings, and a resident survey. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is continuing and opening public hearings on several zoning amendments, including changes to district regulations, wetland buffers, definitions, home occupations, and zoning administration. They will also consider designating a Prime Wetlands Map under state law. The meeting also includes citizen petitions on accessory dwelling units and zoning board adjustments.

• Continued public hearing on Article V amendments (Z-25-04) to district objectives, permitted uses, and temporary structures
• Continued public hearing on Article IV amendment (Z-25-08) to wetland buffers and setback table
• First public hearing on new definitions (Z-25-2), replacement of Home Occupations with Home Operations (Z-25-5), and related district table amendments (Z-25-6)
• First public hearing on replacement of Zoning Administration and Enforcement article (Z-25-9) and designation of Prime Wetlands Map (Z-25-11)
• Citizen petitions to amend Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations (CP-25-1) and replace Article XX with Zoning Board of Adjustment (CP-25-2)

The Plaistow Planning Board voted to post multiple zoning amendments to the March Town Meeting warrant, including changes to temporary structures, wetland buffers, definitions, home occupations, and zoning enforcement. The board also recommended two citizen petitions for the ballot. Several amendments passed with unanimous votes, while others were more narrowly approved.

• Posted amended Zoning Amendment Z-25-04 (temporary structures, permitted uses) to warrant (5-0)
• Posted amended Zoning Amendment Z-25-08 (wetland buffers: 50 ft limited use, 75 ft parking/structure, 75 ft wastewater) to warrant (3-2)
• Posted amended Zoning Amendment Z-25-02 (definitions) to warrant (5-0)
• Posted amended Zoning Amendment Z-25-05 (home occupations) to warrant (4-1)
• Posted Zoning Amendment Z-25-06 (district tables for home occupations) to warrant (3-2)
• Posted Zoning Amendment Z-25-09 (zoning enforcement and fines) to warrant (4-0-1)
• Posted Zoning Amendment Z-25-11 (prime wetlands designation) to warrant (3-0-2)
• Recommended citizen petition CP-25-1 (agritourism overlay) for ballot (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will discuss and possibly act on several items, including re-adopting the investment policy, a warrant article for cell tower maintenance, and setting public safety impact fees. The board will also review the voters guide and approve prior nonpublic session minutes.

• Readopt Investment Policy
• Warrant Article - Cell Tower Maintenance
• Public Safety Impact Fees
• Review Voters Guide
• Approval of 2 Prior Nonpublic Session Minutes (12/30/24)

The Board of Selectmen unanimously readopted the town's Investment Policy and approved two warrant articles for the 2025 ballot: one to deposit $25,000 into the Cell Tower Maintenance Capital Reserve Fund, and another to raise $50,000 for a new Communication Specialist position. They also voted to use $16,040.71 in expiring public safety impact fees to offset bond payments for the public safety building and ladder truck. All votes were 4-0.

• Readopted Investment Policy as presented (4-0)
• Approved warrant article P-25-18: $25,000 to Cell Tower Maintenance Capital Reserve Fund (4-0)
• Approved warrant article P-25-19: $50,000 for Communication Specialist full-time position (4-0)
• Approved using $16,040.71 in expiring public safety impact fees to offset bond payments (4-0)
• Approved and unsealed nonpublic minutes of Dec 30, 2024 session #1 (4-0)
• Approved and kept sealed nonpublic minutes of Dec 30, 2024 session #2 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable, draft minutes, and Old Home Day warrants (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss routine administrative items including approval of minutes and the director's report. Key planning items include setting dates for Summer Camp 2025 and organizing winter/spring activities. The commission also seeks additional members and alternates to fill vacancies.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Recreation Director report
• Discussion of winter/spring activities
• Setting dates for Summer Camp 2025
• Call for new members and alternates

The Plaistow Recreation Commission met on January 8, 2025, and approved the October 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1, with one abstention). The commission discussed upcoming trips, facility improvements, and planned 2025 programming, including summer recreation and senior activities. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Approved October 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Jessica Halloran abstained)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from December 17, 2024. The body is scheduled to discuss warrant articles and other new or old business.

• Review of warrant articles

The Plaistow Budget Committee voted to recommend Warrant Article P-25-02, the operating budget of $13,306,304, for the upcoming town vote. An amendment to reduce the budget by $200,000 failed due to lack of a second. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Recommended Warrant Article P-25-02 operating budget of $13,306,304 (5-1)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a deliberative session (no public testimony) on a motion for re-hearing regarding a variance request from Strategic Real Estate Management, LLC. The variance would allow a private parking facility for up to 61 axle-trailers at 45 Westville Rd, formerly a state Park & Ride. Public hearings were held in August, September, and October 2024.

• Motion for re-hearing on Variance #24-08 for a private parking facility for 61 axle-trailers
• Property at 45 Westville Rd, Tax Map 26, Lot 36, in the C1 Zoning District
• Applicant: Strategic Real Estate Management, LLC; Owner: 45 Westville Road Realty, LLC
• Previous public hearings held Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 31, 2024
• Deliberative process only, no public testimony allowed

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 4-0 to deny a motion for rehearing on a variance request for a private parking facility storing up to 61 axle-trailers at 45 Westville Rd. The board found no new evidence or errors in its prior decision. The board also discussed a citizen's petition to make the ZBA an elected body and restrict membership, but took no formal action.

• Denied rehearing request for trailer storage variance at 45 Westville Rd (0-4)
• Approved September 26, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 31, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The January 2, 2025 meeting of the Plaistow Conservation Commission was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Board

The Plaistow Planning Board is holding a meeting with a sparse agenda. The only substantive item is labeled "Prime Wetlands," but no further details are provided in the agenda. The meeting will begin with roll call and adjourn immediately after.

• Prime Wetlands – single agenda item, no description provided