Salisbury public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board will review and approve the draft minutes from the December 3 meeting and examine accounts payable and payroll registers. They will discuss timber‑cut requests for four tax‑map parcels and a current‑use assessment application for another parcel. Updates will be given on road and fire department projects, budget items, and a public hearing on Merrimack County. New business includes a request to consult the town attorney regarding the Edwina Morrill Scholarship Fund.

• Review and approve draft minutes from the December 3 meeting
• Consider timber‑cut requests for Tax Map 219‑Lot 29, Tax Map 229‑Lot 8, Tax Map 230‑Lot 11, and Tax Map 241‑Lot 25
• Application for Current Use Assessment for Tax Map 247‑Lot 23
• Budget Committee item: $10,000 encumbrance for a wetlands permit (Planning Consulting)
• Request to consult town attorney on the Edwina Morrill Scholarship Fund

The Selectmen approved the draft minutes from the December 3 meeting. They encumbered $70,000 for ditch work on Hensmith Road and waived the purchasing policy for one‑time fire department purchases. Several budget items were approved, including $34,831 for personnel administration, $10,000 for planning consulting, $176,644 for general government building projects, and $309,621 for warrant articles. The Trustees of the Edwina Morrill Scholarship Fund were authorized to consult legal counsel.

• Approve draft minutes from Dec 3, 2025 – passed unopposed
• Encumber $70,000 for ditch work on Hensmith Road – passed unopposed
• Waive purchasing policy for one‑time fire department purchases – passed unopposed
• Recommend $34,831 for Personnel Administration (4155) – passed unopposed
• Encumber $10,000 for Planning Consulting (4191‑28) – passed unopposed
• Accept $176,644 for General Government Buildings Projects (4194) – passed unopposed
• Accept $309,621 for Warrant Articles (5500) – passed unopposed
• Allow Trustees of Edwina Morrill Scholarship Fund to consult legal counsel – passed unopposed

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library trustees will discuss several pending items, including finalizing the library's Confidentiality Policy and its accompanying form, and setting the library's holiday closure dates for 2026. They will also review unfinished business such as the Policy Table of Content Order, the Library of Things Policy, and annual report submissions. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting dates.

• Policy Table of Content Order (old business)
• Library of Things Policy (old business)
• Annual Report Submissions (old business)
• Confidentiality Policy and Form (new business)
• 2026 Library Holiday Closures (new business)

The board approved the meeting minutes with corrections and accepted the Treasurer’s Report, authorizing the Director to spend up to $3,000 from the wait‑list. It also approved a $170 battery‑backup purchase, added $300 to the Hoopla account, and adopted the new Confidentiality Policy and Form effective Jan 1 2026. Additionally, the 2026 holiday‑closure list was approved with July 4 added.

• Approved November 4 minutes with 8 corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report with 8 corrections (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to spend up to $3,000 from wait‑list (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of battery backup up to $170 for circulation desk (unanimous)
• Added $300 to Hoopla account (unanimous)
• Approved Library of Things Policy (unanimous)
• Approved new Confidentiality Policy and Form effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 holiday‑closure list adding July 4 (unanimous)

Budget Committee Agendas

The Salisbury Budget Committee will meet to review draft minutes from November 10, 2025, and conduct a budget review with department heads covering the Executive, Police, Fire, and Highway departments, among others.

• Review/Accept draft minutes from November 10, 2025
• Budget review with department heads (Police, Fire, Highways, etc.)
• Selectmen’s Report
• Next meeting scheduled for January 12, 2025

The committee accepted the November 10 minutes and tentatively approved budget allocations for several departments, including salaries and supplies. It approved a $309,621 one‑year shift in the Warrant Articles and increased the General Government Buildings allocation to $176,644. All motions passed in the affirmative.

• Approved $129,299 for Executive (4130) – affirmative
• Approved $40,401 for Police (4210) – affirmative
• Approved $127,840 for Ambulance (4215) – affirmative
• Approved $84,396 for Fire Department (4220) – affirmative
• Approved $162,484 for Transfer Station (4324) – affirmative
• Approved $8,601 for Recycling (4323) – affirmative
• Approved $309,621 for Warrant Articles (5500) – affirmative
• Approved $176,644 for General Government Buildings (4194) – affirmative

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a budget review across multiple departments, including the Fire Department and Library. The meeting includes a joint session with Penacook Rescue's Board of Trustees and Fire Chief Brechtel regarding ambulance billing.

• Joint meeting with Penacook Rescue regarding ambulance billing
• Budget review for 11 departments including Executive, Fire, and Library
• Tax abatements for Tax Map 220 Lot 7, Tax Map 251 Lot 10, and Tax Map 256 Lot 22
• FEMA Resolution and Floodplain Ordinance Amendment
• Transfer Station closures on 12/24 and 12/31

The Selectmen approved the draft minutes from the November 19 meeting and recommended a series of budget allocations to the Budget Committee, all passing unopposed. They also approved a resolution incorporating FEMA flood‑hazard maps into the town's zoning ordinance. The board hired Deputy Treasurer Tawnya Benoit and entered a brief non‑public session before adjourning.

• Approved draft minutes from Nov 19, 2025 (none opposed)
• Recommended $129,299 for 4130 Executive to Budget Committee (unopposed)
• Recommended $37,712 for 4140 Elections to Budget Committee (unopposed)
• Recommended $127,840 for 4215 Ambulance to Budget Committee (unopposed)
• Recommended $162,484 for 4324 Transfer Station to Budget Committee (unopposed)
• Approved FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map panels into zoning ordinance (unopposed)
• Hired Tawnya Benoit as Deputy Treasurer
• Entered non‑public session (unopposed) and adjourned the meeting

Planning Board Agendas

The Planning Board will first approve the draft minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on a proposed five‑lot major subdivision at 233 Hensmith Road, located in the Residential and Agricultural Zoning Districts and owned by Gregory Ballam. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the November 3, 2025 draft meeting minutes
• Public Hearing – 5‑lot Major Subdivision at 233 Hensmith Road (Map 239, Lot 25)
• Other Business
• Next Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025 (tentative)
• Adjournment

The Board approved the draft minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. A motion to consider a wetland waiver request was passed. The Board conditionally approved the 5‑lot major subdivision (Map 239 Lot 25) pending resolution of several open checklist items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Jeff Nangle as a voting member (unopposed)
• Approved draft meeting minutes (unopposed)
• Considered wetland waiver request (unopposed)
• Conditionally approved 5‑lot subdivision of Map 239 Lot 25 pending open items (unopposed)
• Adjourned meeting (unopposed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the MVSD budget and the resignation of the Town Treasurer and Supervisor of the Checklist. The meeting includes votes on funding for air packs and a road encumbrance.

• Vote to release $8,174.48 from the Air Pack ETF
• 2025 Encumbrance for Hensmith Road in the amount of $93,296.00
• Casella’s MSW and Hauling Contract Renewal
• Intent to Cut Timber for Tax Map 230, Lots 10.1 and 10.2 (Santos)
• MVSD budget discussion with Thomas Laliberte, Lorna Carlisle, Julia Jones and Jessica Wheeler-Russell

The Selectmen approved the release of $8,174.48 from the Air Pack ETF and accepted the resignation of Treasurer David Rapalyea. They voted to encumber $93,296 for Hensmith Road paving and scheduled a Volunteer Appreciation Night for Dec. 17, 2025. The board also announced the hiring of James Rollins as the new Town Treasurer.

• Approved release of $8,174.48 from Air Pack ETF (unopposed)
• Accepted resignation of Treasurer David Rapalyea (unopposed)
• Encumbered $93,296 for Hensmith Road paving (unopposed)
• Scheduled Volunteer Appreciation Night for Dec 17, 2025 (unopposed)
• Approved draft minutes from Nov 5 & 10, 2025 (unopposed)
• Announced hiring of James Rollins as Town Treasurer (no vote)

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

The Highway Building Advisory Committee will consider the draft minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting and decide whether to approve them. It will continue its review of highway facilities, including the sand/salt shed. The meeting will also address any other business and set the date for the next meeting on December 10, 2025.

• Review and approve draft minutes of October 16, 2025
• Continued review of highway facilities and sand/salt shed
• Other business
• Schedule next meeting for December 10, 2025

The Highway Building Advisory Committee approved the draft minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting with no opposition. No decisions were made on the loader, roof, power easement, or shed design. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Approved draft minutes from Oct 16 2025 (unopposed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a work session to determine the town's tax rate for 2025. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Work session to set the 2025 tax rate

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to use $219,504 from the unreserved fund balance to offset the 2025 tax rate, retaining a $300,000 reserve. The resulting rates are Municipal $4.83, County $1.93, Local Education $9.99, State Education $1.16, for a total tax rate of $17.91. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved use of $219,504 from unreserved fund to offset 2025 tax rate (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Budget Committee Agendas

The Budget Committee will first review and accept the draft minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It will then conduct a budget review with department heads covering Executive, Financial Administration, Personnel Administration, General Government Buildings, Insurance, Advertising & Association Dues, and other listed departments. The meeting will also include a Selectmen’s Report, any other business items, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Review and accept draft minutes of the October 13, 2025 meeting
• Budget review with department heads for Executive, Financial Administration, Personnel Administration, General Government Buildings, Insurance, Advertising & Association Dues, and other departments
• Selectmen’s Report
• Other Business
• Schedule next meeting for Monday, December 8, 2025

The Salisbury Budget Committee voted to tentatively approve numerous line‑items for the 2025‑26 budget, including a $757,773 allocation for Highways & Streets. Other approvals covered Financial Administration, General Government Buildings, the Library, Animal Control, Health Agencies, and the Capital Restoration Fund. A motion to table the Insurance line‑item (4196) also passed.

• Tentatively approved $757,773 for Highways & Streets (4312) – affirmative
• Tentatively approved $100,644 for General Government Buildings (4194) – affirmative
• Tentatively approved $82,636 for Financial Administration (4150) – affirmative
• Tentatively approved $54,239 for Library (4550) – affirmative (one opposed, one abstained)
• Tentatively approved $1 for Animal Control (4414) – affirmative
• Tentatively approved $3,050 for Health Agencies (4415) – affirmative
• Tentatively approved $382,021 for Capital Restoration Fund (5500) – affirmative
• Motion to table Insurance (4196) – affirmative

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review and approve the draft minutes from the October 15 meeting. They will consider several land and timber items, including a timber bond (P2-512, Tax Map 223, Lot 9) and intent to cut timber on Tax Map 254, Lots 1 and 3. A public hearing will be continued on the Animal Control Ordinance, and the board will discuss the MSW hauling contract for the Transfer Station and the Comcast cable franchise agreement.

• Review & approval of draft minutes – October 15
• Timber bond – P2-512, Tax Map 223, Lot 9 (Army Corps)
• Intent to cut timber – Tax Map 254, Lots 1 and 3 (Landry)
• Public hearing continuance – Animal Control Ordinance
• Transfer Station – MSW hauling contract (duration to be decided)

The Selectmen rejected the proposed Animal Control Ordinance and approved a $7,180 estimate to replace the Maplewood Park well. They adopted a resolution that incorporates FEMA flood map panels into the town's zoning ordinance. Several budget recommendations were forwarded to the Budget Committee, including funds for financial administration, building repairs, insurance, emergency management, and a capital improvements program.

• Rejected the proposed Animal Control Ordinance (motion passed unopposed)
• Approved $7,180 estimate from Capital Well to replace Maplewood Park well components (unopposed)
• Adopted resolution incorporating FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map panels into town zoning (signed)
• Recommended $82,636 for Financial Administration to Budget Committee (unopposed)
• Recommended $100,644 for General Government Buildings repairs to Budget Committee (unopposed)
• Recommended $24,928 for Insurance to Budget Committee (unopposed)
• Recommended $6,250 for Emergency Management / Forest Fire to Budget Committee (unopposed)
• Recommended $382,021 for Capital Improvements Program (CRF) to Budget Committee (unopposed)

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board will meet to discuss the Capital Improvements Program for Fire and Highway services for 2026-2031. The board will also review meeting minutes and subdivision plans.

• Capital Improvements Program 2026-2031 (Fire & Highway)
• Signature of Approved Subdivision Plans (Barry)
• Approval of October 6, 2025 draft meeting minutes

The Planning Board approved the draft minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. The Board voted to recommend the Capital Improvements Program for 2026‑2031 to the Board of Selectmen. The Board signed the approved subdivision plan for Map 240 Lot 29, Barry. The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Approved draft meeting minutes (passed unopposed)
• Recommended the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvements Program to the Selectmen (passed unopposed)
• Signed approved subdivision plan for Map 240 Lot 29, Barry

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

The Salisbury Conservation Commission will review and approve the draft minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting and consider the Quimby Road wetlands permit. It will discuss an update to the draft SCC website, review mail and correspondence, and examine the CTS trail design walk‑through on the McLaughlin property with Ausbon Sargent while planning volunteer work for the trail. The commission will also set its holiday schedule and may address any other business that comes before it.

• Review and approve draft meeting minutes from 9/24/2025
• Consider Quimby Rd wetlands permit
• Update on draft SCC website
• Review CTS trail design walk‑through on McLaughlin property and plan volunteer work
• Set SCC holiday schedule

The commission unanimously accepted the September 24, 2025 minutes. Chairman Mike Rossetti signed a wetland application for three water bars and an at‑grade crossing on Quimby Road, a project previously approved. The commission decided to cancel the November and December meetings unless an urgent need arises. Chairman Rossetti will prepare a summary of the commission’s 2025 activities for the town report.

• Accepted September 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled November and December meetings unless urgent
• Chairman to prepare 2025 activity summary

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board will consider the Capital Improvements Program for 2026‑2031 covering fire and highway projects. The board will also approve the draft minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting and sign subdivision plans submitted by Barry. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next session.

• Approval of the October 6, 2025 draft meeting minutes
• Review of the Capital Improvements Program 2026‑2031 (Fire & Highway)
• Signature of approved subdivision plans (Barry)
• Scheduling of the next meeting on November 3, 2025

The Salisbury Planning Board did not have a quorum at its October 20, 2025 meeting. Because a quorum was not present, no business was conducted and no decisions were made.

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will approve the October 1 draft minutes and review accounts payable and payroll registers. They will discuss updates from the road agent, fire department, transfer station, and several advisory committees. New business includes an $800 donation for tree removal at the Library, a FEMA open house, propane pricing at $1.82 per gallon, and possible fee waivers for upcoming town‑hall events. Old business includes a public hearing continuation on the Animal Control Ordinance set for Nov 5 with State Police attendance.

• Review and approve draft minutes for October 1
• Intent to cut timber on Tax Map 254, Lots 1 and 3 (Landry)
• Donation of $800 labor for tree removal at the Library by Bill Partridge
• Propane pricing set at $1.82 per gallon (up from $1.76 last winter)
• Continuation of public hearing on the Animal Control Ordinance on Nov 5, State Police to attend

The Board approved a $2,200 estimate from Sentry Roofing to replace the Library roof cap and waived the bid process for that work. It also waived the rental fees for the NH School Funding Fairness Project on November 18 and the Friends of the Library Craft Fair on December 6. The Board accepted a donation of labor valued at $800 to remove trees at the Town Green. Minutes from the October 1 meeting were approved and a non‑public session was entered and sealed.

• Approved $2,200 Library roof cap estimate (unopposed)
• Waived bid process for Library roof cap replacement (unopposed)
• Waived rental fee for NH School Funding Fairness Project (unopposed)
• Waived rental fee for Friends of the Library Craft Fair (unopposed)
• Accepted $800 donation of labor to remove Town Green trees (unopposed)
• Approved draft minutes from October 1 meeting (none opposed)
• Entered non‑public session per RSA 91‑A:3 (unopposed)
• Sealed non‑public session minutes (unopposed)

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

The Highway Building Advisory Committee will meet to review and approve draft minutes from September 23, 2025, and review updated draft plans. The meeting will be held at Academy Hall in Salisbury, New Hampshire.

• Review and Approve Draft Minutes of September 23, 2025
• Review Updated Drafted Plans
• Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.

The Highway Building Advisory Committee approved the draft minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting with no opposition. No substantive decisions on building plans, budgets, or projects were made. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Approved draft minutes from Sept 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Budget Committee Agendas

The committee will first review and accept the draft minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It will then conduct a budget review with department heads from the Town Clerk through the Conservation Commission. The Selectmen’s Report will be presented, followed by any other business. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session on November 10, 2025.

• Review/Accept draft minutes of April 14, 2025
• Budget Review with Department Heads (Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Legal, Planning Board, Zoning Board, Cemeteries, Police, Ambulance, Fire, Forestry, Building Inspection, Highway, Recreation, Library, Conservation Commission)
• Selectmen’s Report
• Other Business
• Schedule next meeting for Monday, November 10, 2025

The committee appointed Ashley Langevin as a Budget Committee member until March 2026. It accepted the draft minutes from April 14, 2025 with one change. Several budget line items were tentatively approved, while the Tax Collector and Police items were tabled pending further information.

• Appointed Ashley Langevin to Budget Committee (until March 2026) – unopposed
• Accepted draft minutes from April 14, 2025 with one change – unopposed
• Tentatively approved $31,001 for items 4140-05 thru 4140-34 – affirmative (Hoyt abstained)
• Tentatively approved $37,632 for items 4140-35 thru 4140-55 – affirmative
• Tabled item 4149 (Tax Collector) until all numbers are received – affirmative
• Tentatively approved $18,000 for legal expenses (4153) – affirmative
• Tentatively approved $25,868 for cemeteries (4195) – affirmative
• Tabled police budget line 4210 until actual expense is received – affirmative

Zoning Board of Adjustments Agendas

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider approval of the August 14, 2025 draft meeting minutes. The board will hold a public hearing on a variance request submitted by Daniel and Megan Philbrook to build a shed that would encroach into the front‑yard setback on the property at 8 Warner Road (Tax Map 240, Lot 38). The board may consider any other business before adjourning.

• Approval of August 14, 2025 draft meeting minutes
• Public hearing on variance request to build a shed at 8 Warner Road (Tax Map 240, Lot 38)
• Any other business

The Salisbury Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing the Philbrooks to build a garage that encroaches the front‑yard setback on 8 Warner Road, Tax Map 240, Lot 38. The board found the project met all required criteria—no impact on property values, not contrary to public interest, avoids unnecessary hardship, and satisfies the spirit of the ordinance. All motions were passed with no opposition.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes – passed with none opposed
• Deemed Criterion 1 (no property value loss) met – passed with none opposed
• Deemed Criterion 2 (not contrary to public interest) met – passed with none opposed
• Deemed Criterion 3a (unnecessary hardship) met – passed with none opposed
• Deemed Criterion 3b (fair relationship) met – passed with none opposed
• Deemed Criterion 3c (no injury to rights) met – passed with none opposed
• Deemed Criterion 4 (substantial justice) met – passed with none opposed
• Granted variance for garage at 8 Warner Road – passed with none opposed

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board will approve the September 15, 2025 draft meeting minutes. It will hold a public hearing on a one‑lot minor subdivision located at 27 Warner Road, owned by Ian Barry, in the Residential & Agricultural Zoning Districts. The board will discuss the Capital Improvements Program for 2026‑2031 and sign the approved subdivision plans for Nixon. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2025.

• Approve September 15, 2025 draft meeting minutes
• Public hearing for a 1‑lot minor subdivision at 27 Warner Road (Residential & Agricultural Zoning Districts)
• Discuss Capital Improvements Program 2026‑2031
• Signature of approved subdivision plans (Nixon)
• Next meeting set for Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

The Planning Board approved the September 15, 2025 draft minutes, accepted the application for the 1‑lot minor subdivision on Map 240 Lot 29 as complete, and then approved that subdivision. The Board also signed the approved subdivision plan for Map 219 Lot 41 (Nixon) and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved draft meeting minutes (Sept 15 2025) – passed, none opposed
• Accepted application as complete for 1‑lot minor subdivision Map 240 Lot 29 – passed, none opposed
• Approved 1‑lot minor subdivision Map 240 Lot 29 – passed, none opposed
• Signed approved subdivision plan for Map 219 Lot 41 (Nixon)
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the Animal Control Ordinance at 7 p.m. They will also review and approve draft minutes from September 17, and consider the final Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement. Additional items include a $76 donation of office supplies and discussion of old business items such as Maplewood Park’s well and the Town Hall UV water system.

• Public hearing on the Animal Control Ordinance
• Final Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement
• Review of draft minutes (September 17) and accounts payable/payroll registers (public inspection)
• Donation of office supplies by Joan Toepel – $76
• Old business: Maplewood Park’s well and Town Hall UV water system

The Selectmen approved a $163,489.52 grant for fire department air packs with no opposition. They also voted to seek additional information and continue the public hearing on the animal control ordinance, setting a follow‑up meeting for November 5. The September 17, 2024 draft minutes were approved unanimously. The Chair noted the Board will not sign the Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement.

• Approved $163,489.52 fire department air pack grant (unopposed)
• Motion to seek additional information and continue animal control ordinance hearing passed; next hearing set for Nov 5
• Approved September 17, 2024 draft minutes (no opposition)
• Chair stated the Board will not sign the Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

The Salisbury Conservation Commission will review draft minutes, correspondence, and preliminary wetlands permit discussions for Quimby Road. The agenda also includes a review of a trail design feasibility study and a draft website for the commission.

• Review and approve draft meeting minutes from 8/27/2025
• Preliminary discussion of wetlands permit for Quimby Road
• Review of CTS trail design feasibility study - McLaughlin property
• Discussion of draft website for the Conservation Commission
• Final VRAP sampling and reporting

The commission accepted the August 27 minutes without corrections. It voted unanimously to support the Quimby Road project, adding three water bars and an at‑grade crossing to reduce phosphorus runoff into Tucker Pond. The board also approved Mike Vogt as an alternate member pending town selectmen approval and then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted August 27 minutes (all in favor)
• Supported Quimby Road Project with water bars and crossing (all in favor)
• Approved Mike Vogt as alternate member (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

The Highway Building Advisory Committee will consider approval of the draft minutes from September 2, 2025 and review updates to the drafted highway plan. It will also address any other business items raised by members. The meeting will set the next session for October 8, 2025.

• Review and approve draft minutes of September 2, 2025
• Discuss drafted plan updates
• Consider other business items

The Highway Building Advisory Committee decided the salt shed will have a 14‑foot bay for salt, a 20‑foot bay for mix, and two 20‑foot bays for sand, all with a 40‑foot depth. The board also approved the draft minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting without opposition. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Determined salt shed bay sizes: 14’ for salt, 20’ for mix, two 20’ for sand, 40’ depth
• Approved draft minutes from September 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the Comcast cable franchise agreement. They will also review and approve draft minutes from the September 3 meeting. Updates will be given on road and fire department costs, town clerk network security spending, and other departmental matters. Old business includes an animal control ordinance hearing scheduled for October 1.

• Public Hearing – Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement
• Review & Approval of Draft Minutes (September 3)
• Road Agent / Fire Department – Eastern Minerals $89.00 per ton (price increase)
• Town Clerk – Network Security Update (estimated $1,300)
• Animal Control Ordinance – Public Hearing scheduled for 10/1/25

The Selectmen approved the draft minutes from the September 3 meeting without opposition. They scheduled an Animal Control Ordinance public hearing for October 1 and confirmed National Walk to School Day for October 9. The board then adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.

• Approved draft minutes from Sep 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Animal Control Ordinance public hearing for Oct 1, 2025 at 7 p.m.
• Scheduled National Walk to School Day for Oct 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. (motion passed)

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board approved the draft minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. A public hearing was held on the proposed amendment to the town’s zoning ordinance, Article IV, Section 2, E, concerning accessory dwelling units, and no public comment was received. The board then voted to recommend the zoning changes to Town Meeting. The next board meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025.

• Approved draft meeting minutes from August 18, 2025
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance Article IV, Section 2, E (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
• No public comment submitted during the hearing
• Motion passed to recommend the zoning amendment to Town Meeting
• Next Planning Board meeting set for Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

The Salisbury Planning Board approved the draft meeting minutes from August 18, 2025 with no opposition. A public hearing on the Town Zoning Ordinance’s Article IV, Section 2, E (Accessory Dwelling Unit) received no public comment. The board unanimously recommended the zoning changes to Town Meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

• Approved draft meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Zoning Ordinance Article IV, Section 2, E changes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Salisbury Board of Selectmen will review and approve draft minutes from August 20th and discuss updates from department heads, including ambulance billing and transfer station operations. New business includes an animal control ordinance proposal and a town hall rental waiver for a Halloween event.

• Review and approval of August 20th draft minutes
• Notice of intent to cut trees on Tax Map 229, Lot 8 (McCusker)
• Public hearing on Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement scheduled for September 17th @ 7 p.m.
• Conservation Commission request for $1,200 Conservation Fund
• Town Hall rental fee waiver for Community Bridges’ Halloween Party on October 31st

The Selectmen approved the Highway Building Advisory Committee's recommendation to proceed with construction plans, passing unopposed. They also approved a $1,200 Conservation Fund request for trail planning and waived the Town Hall rental fee for the Community Bridges Halloween Party, both unopposed. The draft minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting were approved with no opposition, and the minutes of the non‑public session were sealed.

• Approved moving forward with highway building construction plans (unopposed)
• Approved $1,200 Conservation Fund request for trail planning (unopposed)
• Waived Town Hall rental fee for Community Bridges Halloween Party (unopposed)
• Approved draft minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting (none opposed)
• Sealed minutes of the non‑public session (unopposed)

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will meet to approve minutes from August 5, 2025, review the treasurer’s and director’s reports, and discuss old/unfinished business including the 2026 budget and policy table of contents. New business includes a review of fourth-quarter funds.

• Approval of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2026 Budget discussion
• Fourth-quarter funds review

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

The Salisbury Highway Building Advisory Committee will hold a business meeting to review and approve draft minutes from August 13, 2025, discuss drafted plan updates, and address any other business. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Academy Hall.

The committee approved the draft minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting without opposition. It also voted to recommend that the Selectboard have a full construction plan drafted for the highway building project, passing unopposed. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

• Approved draft minutes from August 13, 2025 (unopposed)
• Recommended Selectboard draft a construction plan (unopposed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unopposed)

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

The Conservation Commission will meet to review the Natural Resource Inventory and discuss trail design and funding for an access trail in the McLaughlin parcel. The body will also recap Old Home Day.

• Update on trail design and funding for access trail in McLaughlin parcel
• Review of Natural Resource Inventory
• Old Home Day recap

The commission unanimously approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes. No new business was introduced. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Accepted July 23, 2025 minutes (all voted in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all voted in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review intent to cut requests for several properties and receive updates from town departments. The meeting includes discussions on the Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement and Town Hall ramp and railings.

• Intent to Cut requests for Tax Map 204 Lot 1, Tax Map 236 Lot 10, Tax Map 257 Lot 4, and TML#216-12
• Donations of $300 from Cyr Lumber, $375 from American Cast Bronze Plaques, and $779.89 from Black Forest Nursery
• FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps requiring a Zoning Ordinance update
• Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement
• First Responders Grants Contract and Budget Line

The Selectmen approved a contract for the fire department’s grant‑writing services with First Responder Grants. They accepted several donations, waived the bid process for a $3,000 highway‑building offer, and authorized up to $13,000 for septic and DES permitting. Discussions on the transfer‑station glass issue and a conservation‑trail study were tabled. All motions passed unopposed.

• Approved Fire Department contract with First Responder Grants (passed unopposed)
• Tabled Transfer Station glass‑disposal discussion until manager present (passed unopposed)
• Tabled Conservation Commission trail‑study pending RSA review (passed unopposed)
• Accepted $300 donation from Cyr Lumber and $10 from Virginia Lecaroz for Old Home Day (passed unopposed)
• Accepted offer up to $3,000 for Highway Building advisory work, waiving bid process (passed unopposed)
• Approved up to $13,000 for septic and DES permitting for Highway Building project (passed unopposed)
• Accepted $375 donation for John Herbert plaque (passed unopposed)
• Accepted $779.89 donation of hydrangeas from Black Forest Nursery for Town Green (passed unopposed)

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board will meet on August 18, 2025, to discuss and vote on changes to subdivision regulations, including extending the exemption period from five to seven years. The board will also hold a public hearing continuance for a conditional use permit to construct an accessory dwelling unit at 41 Gerrish Road and review a conceptual subdivision proposal on Warner Road.

• Public Hearing Continuance for Conditional Use Permit to construct detached Accessory Dwelling Unit at 41 Gerrish Road
• Conceptual Review for subdivision proposed on Warner Road
• Vote to change Subdivision Regulation’s exemption from five to seven years
• Resignation of Planning Board member Jennifer King, effective 8/31/25

The board accepted the conditional use permit application for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 41 Gerrish Road as complete, pending percolation test results, and then conditionally approved the permit. It also approved a change to the subdivision regulations extending the exemption period from five to seven years. The draft meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved draft meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted ADU application as complete pending perc test results (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved ADU permit at 41 Gerrish Road (unanimous)
• Approved change to subdivision regulations exemption to 7 years (unanimous)
• Approved compliance motion per RSA 674:39 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustments Agendas

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request from Steven and Carol Crisp. The applicants seek permission to build a small shed within the side yard setback.

• Variance request for a shed at 45 First Road (Tax Map 210, Lot 12)

The board approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes and elected John Bentley as chair. It granted a variance allowing a small shed on 45 First Road after finding all required criteria met. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (passed with none opposed)
• Elected John Bentley as ZBA Chair (passed with none opposed)
• Granted variance for shed at 45 First Road, deeming all criteria met (passed with none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed with none opposed)

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

The committee will meet to review minutes from July 30, 2025, and provide updates on the task list.

• Review and approval of July 30, 2025 draft minutes
• Task list updates

The committee approved the draft minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting without opposition. The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Selectboard allocate funds for the draft building plan, the Department of Environmental Services (DES) permitting, and a septic system design. The meeting was formally adjourned after a motion to adjourn passed unopposed.

• Approved July 30, 2025 draft minutes (unopposed)
• Recommended expending money for draft plan, DES permitting, and septic design to Selectboard (unopposed)
• Adjourned meeting (unopposed)

Old Home Day Agendas

The Old Home Day Committee is meeting to discuss feedback from the current year's event. The body will also consider requirements for next year, including equipment and marketing.

• Review of feedback regarding this year's event
• Discussion of water misters and sprinklers for next year
• Discussion of social media presence and marketing
• Recruitment of new volunteers

The committee voted to approve the meeting minutes and then voted to adjourn. Action items were assigned to create a survey, research water misters, and discuss the Citizen of the Year process at the next meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting (vote passed)

Library Trustees Agendas

The Library Trustees will meet to review the treasurer and director reports. The board will discuss unfinished business including the 2026 budget and a door display case. New business includes a meeting regarding the NHLTA.

• 2026 Budget
• Door Display Case
• Old Home Day
• Policy Table of Content Order
• Friends/Trustee NHLTA Meeting

Planning Board Agendas

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit. The board will also hold a joint meeting with other local commissions to update the Master Plan and discuss zoning changes related to House Bill 577 and House Bill 413.

• Public hearing for detached Accessory Dwelling Unit at 41 Gerrish Road (Map 256, Lot 10.2)
• Joint Master Plan Update meeting with Selectmen, Zoning Board, Conservation Commission, and Central NH Regional Planning Commission
• Discussion of House Bill 577 and House Bill 413 regarding Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations

The Planning Board approved the draft minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. Chair Joe Schmidl appointed Jeff Nangle to serve as a voting member for this session. The board voted to continue review of several open items at the August 18, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

• Approved draft meeting minutes from July 21, 2025 (none opposed)
• Appointed Jeff Nangle as a voting member for this meeting
• Continued review of open items to the August 18, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

The committee will meet for a site walk at the Mutton Road Property followed by a business meeting at Academy Hall. The session includes a recap of the site walk and a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Site walk at Mutton Road Property
• Review of June 11th, 2025 draft minutes

The Highway Building Advisory Committee unanimously approved the draft minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. The committee decided the building’s short side will face the street with bay doors on the southern side. Members were tasked to investigate septic design, wetlands permitting, and project pricing, and the chair will check budget availability. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unopposed)
• Decided building orientation: short side faces street, bay doors on south side
• Set preliminary building location stakes (≈80 ft from north property line)
• Assigned MacDuffie Jr. to study septic design and wetlands permitting with Cheryl Bentley
• Assigned Chair Hoyt to contact drafter for pricing and Town Administrator for budget funds
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unopposed)

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

The Salisbury Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a proposal from Conservation Trail Services for a town access trail to the Vermetti Pond/McLauglin parcel. The body will also review the Natural Resource Inventory and coordinate on VRAP.

• Trail design and funding for town access trail to Vermetti Pond/McLauglin parcel
• Proposal from Conservation Trail Services
• Natural Resource Inventory review
• VRAP coordination
• Planning Board meeting on August 4 regarding Master Plan updates

The Conservation Commission accepted the minutes from the June 25 meeting with a correction. It approved a $1,200 design contract from Conservation Trail Services, LLC to plan trails on the newly acquired McLaughlin property. VRAP sampling was scheduled for July 27, and the commission confirmed that no wetland or shoreland permit was required for the MacDuffies' clear‑cut on West Salisbury Road.

• Accepted June 25 minutes with correction – unanimous
• Approved CTS trail design proposal ($1,200) – unanimous
• Scheduled VRAP sampling for July 27 – coverage secured
• Confirmed no wetland/shoreland permit needed for MacDuffie clear‑cut – unanimous
• Planned table at Old Home Day – coordination by Leonida Rasenas
• Noted upcoming Planning Board meeting Aug 4 – commission representative to attend
• Recorded state‑approved dredge and fill application for Greg Clites – filed
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board will meet to review a voluntary lot merger and discuss two regional development projects. The board will also vote on an ex-officio member appointment.

• Appointment of David Kelly as Planning Board’s Ex-Officio Member
• Voluntary Merger of Lots for Tax Map 236, Lots 15.1 and 15.2 (Stuart & Katelyn Haas)
• Development of Regional Impact: City of Franklin site plan for eight telecommunications poles
• Development of Regional Impact: Town of Webster 5-lot subdivision on Little Hill Road

The board approved the draft meeting minutes and a voluntary merger of Tax Map 236 Lots 15.1 and 15.2. It also approved letters to the Franklin and Webster planning boards stating Salisbury has no comments on their regional‑impact notices. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Approved draft meeting minutes (passed unopposed)
• Approved voluntary merger of Tax Map 236 Lots 15.1 & 15.2 (passed unopposed)
• Approved letter to Franklin Planning Board citing no comments (passed unopposed)
• Approved letter to Webster Planning Board citing no comments (passed unopposed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 p.m. (passed unopposed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to appoint a new member to serve until March 2026. The body will also review road work plans and address a cease and desist letter regarding Searles Hill MX.

• Appointment of new Selectman until March 2026
• Permits to Excavate for Tax Map 221, Lot 2 (MacDuffie) and Tax Map 219, Lot 43 (Scarfo)
• Warner Road Work Plan for Tucker Pond Grants
• Cease & Desist Letter for Searles Hill MX (Girard)
• Kaiman’s Timber Abatement Appeal

The Board appointed David Hostetler to fill the vacant Selectman seat through March 2026 and accepted his resignation as Town Moderator. It approved the Tucker Pond Work Plan agreement, securing a $22,300 grant, and accepted donations for Old Home Day and the library. The Board also approved library-related actions including a $521 donation, replacement of a garden tree, and allowing the library to keep the removed tree. The discussion on replacing the Town Green’s Norway maples was tabled until the next meeting.

• Appointed David Hostetler as Selectman until March 2026 (unopposed)
• Accepted David Hostetler’s resignation as Town Moderator (unopposed)
• Approved Tucker Pond Work Plan agreement (grant $22,300) (unopposed)
• Accepted Old Home Day donations totaling $1,200 (unopposed)
• Accepted library donations of $521 for plants and labor (unopposed)
• Approved replacement of library garden tree (unopposed)
• Approved library to keep the removed tree (unopposed)
• Tabled discussion on Town Green Norway maples until August 20 meeting

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. They discussed the corner stone placement but took no action. Sexton John Bentley was assigned to investigate Linda Underhill's concerns about a family plot in Maplewood Cemetery. The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 p.m.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Sexton John Bentley to investigate family plot concerns

Old Home Day Agendas

The Old Home Day Committee is meeting to review preparations for the event. Discussions include parade setup, vendor and car show updates, and the Citizen of the Year selection.

• Appointment of Mac Johnston per Selectmen
• Parade set up
• Vendor update
• Car show update
• Citizen of the year update

The Old Home Day committee appointed Mac Johnston as a three‑year committee member. The June meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The committee voted to donate the clock funds, about $120, to a church in John Herbert’s honor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Sworn in Mac Johnston as OHD committee member (3‑year term)
• Approved June meeting minutes (all approved)
• Confirmed MVHS as the sole parade band
• Donated clock funds to church in John Herbert’s honor (vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting (vote passed)

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board will meet to review meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing. The board will consider a proposal for a 2-lot minor subdivision on Bay Road.

• Public hearing for a 2-lot minor subdivision on Bay Road (Map 219, Lot 41) owned by Joshua C. Nixon

The Board approved the draft minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It declared the Bay Road subdivision application complete and then conditionally approved the 2‑lot minor subdivision, pending a wetlands‑scientist stamp, a minimum contiguous buildable area, and state subdivision approval. No members of the public offered comments during the hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

• Approved draft meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declared subdivision application complete (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved 2‑lot subdivision on Bay Road, contingent on three items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will meet to review the 2026 budget and the director's contract. The board will also address audit findings and preparations for Old Home Day.

• 2026 Budget
• Director’s Contract
• Audit Finding
• Door Display Case
• Old Home Day

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

The Salisbury Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a conservation donation for a Town access trail to Vermetti Pond. The body will also review correspondence regarding 15 Bay Road and plan informational materials for Old Home Day.

• Conservation donation for Town access trail to Vermetti Pond
• Correspondence regarding 15 Bay Road (Letter to DES and letter from abutter)
• VRAP coordination
• Natural Resource Inventory
• Informational materials for Old Home Day regarding rain barrels and old septics

The commission voted to accept the draft minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Accepted May 28, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a resolution to adopt the Salisbury Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025. The meeting includes reviews of land-use permits and committee appointments.

• Resolution Adopting the Salisbury Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025
• Intent to Cut signatures for Tax Map 210 Lot 1, Tax Map 219 Lot 24, and Tax Map 229 Lots 6 & 9
• Solar Exemption for Tax Map 249 Lot 3.1
• Appointment of Mac Johnson to the Old Home Day Committee
• Discussion of opposition letters regarding Jiminez Shoreland Permit Application

The Selectmen unanimously adopted the Salisbury Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025, making it an official town plan and directing officials to implement its actions. They approved the draft minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. They appointed Mac Johnson to the Old Home Day Committee through 2028 and made Chair Hoyt an ex‑officio member through 2026. They accepted several donations (library shutters, $500 from R. Smith Concrete, $300 from Tuxedo Painting) and set a summer meeting schedule of only the third Wednesday in July and August.

• Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025 (passed unopposed)
• Approved draft minutes from June 4, 2025 meeting (passed unopposed)
• Appointed Mac Johnson to Old Home Day Committee until 2028 (passed unopposed)
• Appointed Chair Hoyt as Old Home Day Committee ex‑officio until 2026 (passed unopposed)
• Accepted library shutter donation ($100 per shutter for six shutters) (passed unopposed)
• Accepted $500 donation to Old Home Day Committee from R. Smith Concrete (passed unopposed)
• Accepted $300 donation to Old Home Day Committee from Tuxedo Painting (passed unopposed)
• Adopted summer meeting schedule: only third Wednesday of July and August (passed unopposed)

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved the May meeting minutes. They approved the 2025 mowing contract with James Lord of JJS Miscellaneous Home Services. They directed that all cemeteries receive a general cleanup as soon as weather permits. The front office received a request to pay The American Legion Post 31 for Veterans Day flags.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Approved 2025 mowing contract with James Lord (JJS Miscellaneous Home Services)
• Scheduled general cleanup of all cemeteries (timing weather‑dependent)
• Noted request to pay American Legion Post 31 for Veterans Day flags

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for decision or discussion.

Zoning Board of Adjustments Agendas

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 41 Gerrish Road. The applicants seek to exceed the 850 square foot maximum size for an accessory dwelling unit.

• Public hearing for variance request at 41 Gerrish Road (Tax Map 256, Lot 10.2) to exceed 850 square foot ADU limit

The Salisbury Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. After a brief public hearing, the board found all required variance criteria met and granted a variance for an accessory dwelling unit on 41 Gerrish Road. All motions passed with no opposition.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed, none opposed)
• Deemed "Will not diminish surrounding property values" criterion met (motion passed, none opposed)
• Deemed "Not contrary to the public interest" criterion met (motion passed, none opposed)
• Deemed "Denial would cause unnecessary hardship" criterion met (motion passed, none opposed)
• Deemed "No fair or substantial relationship exists" criterion met (motion passed, none opposed)
• Deemed "Variance would not injure rights of others" criterion met (motion passed, none opposed)
• Granted variance for ADU at 41 Gerrish Road (motion passed, none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, none opposed)

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will meet to conduct business, including a non-public session. No specific agenda items or decisions were listed for the public portion of the meeting.

• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II (a)

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

The committee will meet to discuss updates to the building design and determine next steps. A scheduled site walk at the Mutton Road Property was cancelled.

• Review and approval of May 7, 2025 draft minutes
• Building design updates
• Cancellation of 6:00 p.m. site walk at Mutton Road Property

The Highway Building Advisory Committee approved the draft minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting with no opposition. A planned site walk at the Mutton Road property was cancelled due to wet, overgrown conditions. The committee adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Approved draft minutes (unanimous, no opposition)
• Cancelled site walk at Mutton Road Property due to weather conditions
• Chair will ask Town Administrator April Rollins to contact the Habor’s for gate access
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Old Home Day Agendas

The committee approved the May 8 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted unanimously to appoint Mac Johnston to the committee after John Herbert’s departure. The White Elephant sale was noted as unlikely to occur due to staffing shortages. Plans were confirmed for the parade lineup, cruise‑night staffing, and related event logistics.

• Approved May 8 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mac Johnston to the committee (unanimous)
• White Elephant sale deemed unlikely to happen (no vote)
• Parade lineup secured with MVHS Marching Band (no vote)
• Jim Hoyt volunteered to replace Mac Johnston for cruise night (no vote)
• Ordered ribbons and sought gift‑card donations for parade winners (planned)
• Corn‑hole tournament coordination assigned to Brennen Lorden (planned)
• Next meeting scheduled for July 15 2025 at 7:15 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to process the resignation of Selectman John Herbert and review town department updates. The body will also discuss ongoing projects regarding Maplewood Park and a Comcast franchise address list.

• Resignation of Selectman John Herbert
• Intent to Cut for Tax Map 257, Lot 18 (Ball)
• Appointment of Dave Merwin to the Old Home Day Committee (2028)
• Maplewood Park security cameras and well replacement
• Update on Lisa Kaiman vs. Town of Salisbury BTLA Timber Abatement Hearing

The Board voted to accept Selectman John Herbert’s resignation, effective June 30, 2025. They appointed Dave Merwin to the Old Home Day Committee through 2028. The Board also approved the SOP changes for public input and adopted the May 27 meeting minutes. All motions passed without opposition.

• Accepted Selectman John Herbert’s resignation effective June 30, 2025 (unopposed)
• Approved draft minutes from May 27, 2025 meeting (none opposed)
• Approved changes to SOP #08-001 – Board of Selectmen Meetings – Public Input (unopposed)
• Appointed Dave Merwin to the Old Home Day Committee until 2028 (none opposed)

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will meet to review the 2026 budget and address policies from a previous meeting. The session includes standard reports from the treasurer and director.

• 2026 Budget
• Policies from May 20th meeting

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance concerning telecommunications equipment and permit procedures. The board will also hold a conceptual discussion for a proposed accessory dwelling unit.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Article XVI amendments (Telecommunications Equipment & Facilities)
• Conceptual discussion for an accessory dwelling unit at 41 Gerrish Road (Map 256, Lot 10.2)

The Planning Board unanimously approved the draft minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. A public hearing was held on proposed telecommunications ordinance updates, but no comments were received and no action was taken. The Board agreed to have the Executive Director of the CNHRP meet with them to discuss the town’s upcoming Master Plan update. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved draft meeting minutes from May 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule a meeting with CNHRP Executive Director (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

The Salisbury Conservation Commission will review and vote on draft meeting minutes from April 30, 2025, and discuss possible educational items for their webpage. They will also address a time extension request for 15 Bay Road and review conservation-related correspondence.

• Review and approve draft meeting minutes from 4/30/2025
• Letter from Engineers regarding 15 Bay Road, Alice Jiminez — Time Extension, deadline 6/9/25
• Conservation donation to the Town/Access trail to Vermetti Pond
• Informational material for Old Home Day (e.g., old septics, rain barrels)

The commission accepted the April 30 meeting minutes. It decided to draft a letter to state reviewers stating its position on the Shoreland Permit application for 15 Bay Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted April 30 minutes – all voted in favor
• Approved drafting a letter to state reviewers on 15 Bay Road shoreland permit – all voted in favor
• Adjourned meeting – all voted in favor

Board of Selectmen

The Salisbury Board of Selectmen will meet in person or via Zoom to approve draft minutes, review tax-related items including abatements and licenses, and discuss updates from departments and committees. New business includes adopting a new CivicPlus platform and revising public input procedures.

• Abatement approval for Tax Map 233, Lot 9 (Keyser)
• License to Sell Pistols & Revolvers for Tax Map 224, Lot 6 (Bentley)
• Land Use Change Tax for Tax Map 248, Lot 14 (Shaw/Willett)
• Veteran’s Disabled Exemption for Tax Map 245, Lot 1 (Broas)
• CivicPlus – New Platform adoption

The Selectmen approved the draft minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. They rescinded the Emergency Medical Services Response Fee Ordinance after a motion and second, with no opposition. The Board also extended the deadline for the 15 Bay Road permit request to July 9, 2025, again unopposed. No votes were taken on the CivicPlus web‑platform changes, the new records request form, or the draft SOP, which were only presented.

• Approved May 7 draft minutes (unopposed)
• Rescinded Emergency Medical Services Response Fee Ordinance (unopposed)
• Extended 15 Bay Road permit deadline to July 9 2025 (unopposed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unopposed)

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. No new actions were approved; the board noted that veteran flags have been placed at all cemeteries and tree and brush cutting at Bog Road is complete. Placement of corner stones will proceed when weather and ground conditions allow. The next meeting is set for June 18, 2025.

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Board will meet to decide whether to rearrange the order of its policy documents and review several policies, including the Library Closure Policy and Interlibrary Loan Policy. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Discuss proposed rearrangement of policy document order
• Review Library Closure Policy
• Review Interlibrary Loan Policy
• Review Meeting Space Use Policy
• Review Exhibit & Display Policy

Planning Board Agendas

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025.

Old Home Day Agendas

The committee will vote on Citizen of the Year and discuss the schedule and activities for this year's Old Home Day. They will also receive a vendor update and approve minutes from August 2024.

• Citizen of the Year voting/discussion
• This year's schedule and activities discussion
• Vendor update
• Approval of August 2024 draft minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the August 13 2024 meeting. John Herbert was selected as the 2025 Citizen of the Year, and the committee authorized the selectmen to choose five to six nominees for a July ballot. Members agreed on a “Parade Thru The Decades” theme for the Old Home Day parade. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

• Approved August 13 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized selectmen to pick 5‑6 Citizen of the Year nominees for July ballot (motion carried; Jim H. abstained)
• Selected John Herbert as 2025 Citizen of the Year (motion carried)
• Adopted “Parade Thru The Decades” as the Old Home Day parade theme (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review an Emergency Medical Services Response Fee Ordinance and a cease and desist letter for 15 Bay Road. The meeting includes updates on town infrastructure, including Maplewood Park and the Transfer Station. The Town Administrator will report on a timber abatement hearing and a draft Comcast franchise agreement.

• Emergency Medical Services Response Fee Ordinance
• Cease & Desist Letter for 15 Bay Road, Alice Jiminez
• Huckleberry Propane & Oil 25’/26’ pricing at $2.43 per gallon for Oil
• Donation of concrete pier for Transfer Station estimated at $100
• Donation of plants and bird bath from Jeff Miller estimated at $150

The Selectmen approved a $100 donation of a concrete pier, a $500 mulching contract for town buildings, and a $150 plant donation for the library, all passing unopposed. They also voted to allow Town Administrator April Rollins to forward the Comcast draft franchise agreement to the town attorney for review. The Emergency Medical Services response fee ordinance was tabled for future discussion.

• Accepted $100 concrete pier donation (unopposed)
• Approved $500 mulching contract for Library, Academy Hall and Safety Complex (unopposed)
• Accepted $150 plant and bird bath donation for the Library (unopposed)
• Authorized Town Administrator to send Comcast draft franchise agreement to Town Counsel (unopposed)
• Tabled Emergency Medical Services response fee ordinance for future consideration

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

The Highway Building Advisory Committee will review draft minutes from April 29 and receive updates on the building design and site plan/subdivision map. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or votes are listed. The meeting is open to the public in-person and via Zoom.

• Review draft minutes of April 29, 2025
• Building design update
• Site plan review and subdivision map discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025 at 7 p.m.

The committee approved the draft minutes from the April 28 meeting with no opposition. They decided the wash bay will be located outside the garage and adopted a new door configuration, including a side door 6 ft from the back wall and removal of the three rear doors. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was seconded and passed.

• Approved draft minutes from April 28, 2025 (no opposition)
• Decided wash bay will be located outside the garage
• Adopted 14‑ft wide garage doors and a side door 6 ft from back wall
• Removed three rear garage doors and added a drain by the back wall
• Set 4 ft spacing between each door and added 6 ft between garage door and entry wall
• Agreed to add a window between office and entry way
• Planned site walk before next meeting on June 11
• Motion to adjourn passed

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will review and discuss several operational matters at their May 6, 2025 meeting, including a potential director contract, state and federal library funding, and equipment issues. The board will also consider new business such as garden signs and fences, the trustee conference, telephone and battery backup issues, and the town-wide yard sale. Meeting minutes from April 1 and April 15, 2025, are to be approved.

• Discussion of director contract
• Library funding from state and federal sources
• Garden signs and fences proposal
• Telephone and battery backup issues
• Town-wide yard sale participation

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board will consider amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance regarding Telecommunications Equipment & Facilities, Article XVI. The board will also review and approve draft minutes from April 7th. Other business and scheduling of the next meeting will be addressed.

• Review amendments to Article XVI (Telecommunications Equipment & Facilities) of the Zoning Ordinance
• Review and approve draft minutes from April 7, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

The Planning Board approved the draft meeting minutes from April 7, 2025. It approved proposed amendments to the town zoning ordinance to raise the maximum height to 150 feet, increase the maximum width to 15 feet for telecommunications equipment, and add a factor for town communications equipment space. The Board also approved sending a letter to the Blackwater Dam project requesting removal of lake references from its Master Plan.

• Approved draft meeting minutes (passed with none opposed)
• Approved proposed zoning amendment to increase telecom tower height limit to 150 feet (passed with none opposed)
• Approved proposed zoning amendment to increase telecom tower width limit to 15 feet (passed with none opposed)
• Approved addition of “availability of space for mounting town communications equipment” to permit procedures (passed with none opposed)
• Approved sending a letter to the Blackwater Dam Master Plan to request removal of lake references (passed with none opposed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. (passed with none opposed)

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees approved a new cemetery plot cost of $400 and authorized the purchase and installation of four corner stones for $500. They also scheduled brush clearing and tree cutting at Bog Road Cemetery once the road is passable, and plan to install a gate at the Congregational Cemetery when the ground allows. Flags for Veterans Day have been ordered and the fence at Fellows Cemetery is now complete.

• Set cemetery plot cost at $400 (motion passed)
• Authorize purchase and installation of four corner stones for $500 (motion passed)
• Schedule brush clearing and tree cutting at Bog Road Cemetery (to begin when road passable)
• Plan gate installation at Congregational Cemetery (when ground allows)
• Order Veterans Day flags (to be picked up)
• Complete fence at Fellows Cemetery

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

The Salisbury Conservation Commission will review and approve draft minutes from March 26, then discuss fine-tuning shoreland overlay district zoning rules to protect specific resources. Other discussion items include a conservation donation for an access path to Vermetti Pond, forestry/wetlands permits, and natural resource inventory updates.

• Discuss shoreland overlay districts and fine-tune zoning rules to protect specific resources
• Conservation donation to Town for site walk/access path to Vermetti Pond
• Forestry/Wetlands permits related to Blackwater Harvest
• Natural Resource Inventory discussion
• Old septic systems as an agenda item at Select Board meeting

The Commission voted to accept the draft minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:37 p.m., again with unanimous support.

• Accepted March 26, 2025 minutes – all voted in favor
• Adjourned meeting at 8:37 p.m. – all voted in favor

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

The Highway Building Advisory Committee will hold a site walk at the Mutton Road Property at 6:00 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Academy Hall. The agenda includes administering oaths of office to Brett Walker and Kevin O’Neill, reviewing draft minutes from April 9th, and receiving a building design update. No voting items or financial decisions are listed.

• Oaths of office for Brett Walker and Kevin O’Neill
• Site walk recap at Mutton Road Property
• Building design update
• Review of draft minutes from April 9, 2025

The committee unanimously approved the draft minutes from the April 9 meeting. Members agreed on several design elements for the new highway‑building, including a 60‑foot building width, a six‑bay 60 × 60 ft garage, a front‑staircase vestibule, no lift for the second floor, and concrete slab thickness of 8 in for the garage and 4 in for the office. The wash‑bay location will be chosen later based on cost, and Chair Hoyt will revise the plan before the May 7 meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 meeting (unopposed)
• Adopted 60‑foot building width (instead of 56')
• Set garage layout to six bays, 60 × 60 ft
• Moved staircase to front with vestibule underneath
• Decided not to install a lift for upstairs equipment
• Specified concrete slab thickness: 8" for garage, 4" for office
• Determined wash‑bay site will be decided based on cost
• Chair Hoyt to revise rough‑draft plan for next meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Salisbury Board of Selectmen will review and act on several routine approvals, including minutes and tax exemptions, and discuss new business items such as appointments to boards and the upcoming closure of the Andover Beacon. Under the Town Administrator's Report, the board will consider amendments to the E-911 Ordinance and a proposal to rescind the Emergency Medical Services Response Fee Ordinance, as well as discuss the Comcast cable franchise agreement and litigation. The meeting may also enter non-public session under state statute.

• Appoint Chuck Bodien to the Highway Building Advisory Committee
• Appoint Gary Williams as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Consider rescinding the Emergency Medical Services Response Fee Ordinance
• Consider amendments to the E-911 Ordinance
• Cease and desist letter concerning 15 Bay Road

The Selectmen approved waiving the competitive bid requirement and accepted two contractor estimates to replace the Town Hall staircase and add a ramp, with the motion passing unopposed. They also approved updates to the 1995 E‑911 ordinance, appointed new members to the Highway Building Advisory Committee and Zoning Board of Adjustment, and moved the May 21st meeting to May 27th, each passing unopposed.

• Waived penalty fee for Land Use Change Tax on Tax Map 244, Lot 17.1 (unopposed)
• Approved Landowner Permission form for Kearsarge Trail brush clearing (unopposed)
• Appointed Chuck Bodien to Highway Building Advisory Committee until 2026 (unopposed)
• Appointed Gary Williams as Alternate to Zoning Board of Adjustment until 2026 (unopposed)
• Waived bid process and accepted estimates for Town Hall staircase and ramp (unopposed)
• Approved updates to the 1995 E‑911 ordinance (unopposed)
• Moved May 21st Board meeting to May 27th (unopposed)
• Nominated David Kelly as Planning Board Ex‑Officio Alternate and James Hoyt as Budget Committee Ex‑Officio Alternate (unopposed)

Planning Board Agendas

This meeting has been cancelled. No business was conducted. The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will meet with Luca D'Italia of Independent Financial Services. This is a procedural meeting with no specific decisions or discussions listed on the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2025.

• Meeting with Luca D'Italia, Independent Financial Services

Budget Committee Agendas

The Budget Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also discuss advertising a member vacancy for 2026. Other items include reviewing minutes from February 3, 2025, and a report from the Selectmen.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Advertising one Member Vacancy 2026 (term 2027)

The Salisbury Budget Committee elected Marcia Murphy as Chair and Brett Walker as Vice‑Chair, each approved with no opposition. The committee also approved the draft minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting, again with no opposition. No new business was taken and the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

• Elected Marcia Murphy as Committee Chair (none opposed)
• Elected Brett Walker as Committee Vice‑Chair (none opposed)
• Approved draft minutes from February 3, 2025 (none opposed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustments Agendas

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception request for property subdivision. The board will also address member appointments and vacancies.

• Public hearing for Joshua Nixon to subdivide property at 70 Bay Road (Tax Map 219, Lot 41)
• Appointment of Gary Williams as an Alternate until 2026
• Advertisement for one Alternate vacancy

The board tabled the minutes from the December 12, 2024 and March 13, 2025 meetings. After a public hearing, the board decided the request required a variance, evaluated all criteria, and granted the variance for subdividing the 5.7‑acre lot on 70 Bay Road. The board also recommended Gary Williams as an alternate member through 2026.

• Tabled minutes from Dec 12 2024 (motion passed, none opposed)
• Tabled minutes from Mar 13 2025 (motion passed, none opposed)
• Granted variance for subdivision of 70 Bay Road (motion passed, none opposed)
• Recommended Gary Williams as alternate member until 2026 (motion passed, none opposed)
• Recessed meeting to allow applicant to complete variance application (motion passed, none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, none opposed)

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

The Highway Building Advisory Committee will hold a procedural meeting to elect a chair and vice chair and discuss general next steps. No specific project decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• General Discussion of Next Steps
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The committee elected Jim Hoyt as chair, with the nomination unopposed. They voted to recommend appointing Chuck Bodien to the Highway Building Advisory Committee, also unopposed. The group scheduled a site walk at the Mutton Road property for April 28, 2024 at 6 p.m., followed by a business meeting at Academy Hall at 7 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was seconded and approved.

• Jim Hoyt elected Chair (unopposed)
• Recommended appointment of Chuck Bodien to the Highway Building Advisory Committee (unopposed)
• Site walk scheduled at Mutton Road property for April 28, 2024, 6 p.m.
• Business meeting scheduled at Academy Hall for April 28, 2024, 7 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board will meet to approve draft minutes, sign off on Celmer's approved boundary line adjustment plans, and start reviewing amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance's Telecommunications Equipment & Facilities section (Article XVI). They will also discuss the 1967 Blackwater Dam Master Plan Update and set the next meeting date.

• Signature of Celmer's approved boundary line adjustment plans
• Start review of amendments to Zoning Ordinance Article XVI (Telecommunications)
• Discussion of 1967 Blackwater Dam Master Plan Update (meeting on April 10)
• Approval of draft minutes from March 17 meeting

The Board approved the March 17, 2025 minutes unanimously. It signed the approved boundary line adjustment for the Celmer property. A meeting on the 1967 Blackwater Dam Master Plan Update was scheduled for April 10 at Webster Town Hall. The Board adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Signed off on Approved Boundary Line Adjustment for Celmer property
• Scheduled 1967 Blackwater Dam Master Plan Update meeting for April 10, 4‑6 p.m. at Webster Town Hall
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

The Salisbury Board of Selectmen will discuss an update on the 1967 Blackwater Dam Master Plan, proposed septic system regulations, and requests to waive Town Hall rental fees for the Andover Snowmobile Club, American Red Cross, and Cribbage Club. They will also nominate alternates for the Budget Committee and Planning Board, and receive updates from departments including the Highway Building Advisory Committee's first meeting and bond counsel engagement.

• Update on 1967 Blackwater Dam Master Plan (meeting April 10)
• Proposed septic system regulations
• Town Hall rental fee waiver requests: Andover Snowmobile Club (May 31), American Red Cross (May 23), Cribbage Club (Thursdays)
• Signatures for solar exemptions (Tax Map 238 Lot 40, Tax Map 249 Lot 3) and veteran's exemption (Tax Map 233 Lot 12)
• Highway Building Advisory Committee first meeting April 9; engagement letter for bond counsel and construction contract

The Selectmen voted to rescind the town's prior decision to join the Community Power Coalition of NH, with one member opposing. They also voted not to accept a new agreement with the NH Humane Society, citing cost concerns. Additional actions included reappointing two members to the Conservation Committee, waiving fees for three community events, and authorizing legal advice and cost estimates for an upcoming BTLA prehearing.

• Rescinded enrollment in Community Power Coalition of NH (passed, Herbert opposed)
• Declined NH Humane Society agreement (passed unopposed)
• Reappointed David Kelly to Conservation Committee until 2028 (passed unopposed)
• Appointed Leonida Rasenas to Conservation Committee until 2028 (passed unopposed)
• Waived fee for Andover Snowmobile Club’s Landowner Dinner (passed unopposed)
• Waived fee for American Red Cross Blood Drive (passed unopposed)
• Waived fee for Thursday Night Cribbage Club (passed unopposed)
• Authorized TA Rollins to obtain an estimate for legal counsel for BTLA prehearing (passed unopposed)

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will meet on April 1, 2025, to approve minutes from March 18, receive treasurer and director reports, and discuss old business including the library state report, state and federal funding, and approval of a cash income policy. New business items will be addressed, and next meetings are scheduled for April 15 and May 6.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 18, 2025
• Treasurer’s report for February and March
• Library State Report and Library Funding State and Federal
• Cash Income Policy Approval
• Salisbury Haunt – Days reserved

Trustees of the Trust Fund Agendas

The Trustees of the Trust Fund will meet to approve January meeting minutes, elect officers, sign an investment policy, review MS-9 year-end reports, and decide on a signer for the Axiomatic trustee update. The meeting is largely procedural with no major financial decisions or public hearings.

• Approve January meeting minutes
• Elect officers
• Sign investment policy (two copies: one for Three Bearings, one for records)
• Review MS-9 year-end reports
• Decide signer for Axiomatic trustee update/report by March 31

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

The Salisbury Conservation Commission will meet to discuss zoning rules for shoreland overlay districts and the Natural Resource Inventory. The body will also review potential educational content for its webpage and a conservation donation to the Town.

• Shoreland overlay districts and zoning rules for resource protection
• Natural Resource Inventory discussion
• Conservation donation to the Town and pond access path
• Old septic systems
• Conservation Commission webpage educational items

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted to appoint Leonida Rasenas as a regular commission member. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved February 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Leonida Rasenas as regular member (unanimous)
• Agreed to prioritize NRI work
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Committee Agendas

The Salisbury Recreation Committee will hold a site work meeting at Maplewood Ballfield on March 23, 2025, to review draft minutes and plan spring maintenance tasks. Items include cleaning up the ice rink and fields, making changes to the baseball infield, and discussing picnic tables and fundraising donations.

• Review & approve previous draft minutes
• Spring Ice Rink & Field Cleanup
• Baseball Field Infield Changes
• Picnic Tables discussion
• Fundraising-Donations discussion

Library Trustees Agendas

The Library Trustees will review election and warrant article results and appoint trustee and alternate roles. The board will also discuss the potential impact of a March 14th Executive Order defunding the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

• Election and Warrant Article results
• Trustee and Alternate appointments
• March 14th Executive Order regarding the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
• NH Charitable Trust Yearly Report submission
• 2nd Quarter Check Request

Planning Board Agendas

The Planning Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve draft minutes from March 3, and hold a public hearing on a boundary line adjustment for lots owned by the Celmer Family Trust on North Road. They will also conduct a conceptual review for a conditional use permit for a towing and impound company at 535 W. Salisbury Road, and discuss the 2025 Traffic Counting Program with the Central NH Regional Planning Commission.

• Public hearing for Boundary Line Adjustment on North Road (Tax Map 253, Lots 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3), owned by Celmer Family Trust, in Agricultural Zoning District
• Conceptual review for Conditional Use Permit under Site Plan Review for a Towing & Impound Company at 535 W. Salisbury Road (Tax Map 219, Lot 12), owned by Jared King, presented by Johnathan Irish, in Residential and Agricultural Zoning Districts
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Central NH Regional Planning Commission's 2025 Traffic Counting Program
• Approval of draft minutes from March 3, 2025

The Salisbury Planning Board conditionally approved a boundary line adjustment for the Celmer Family Trust on North Road, with conditions including boundary monumentation and metes and bounds description. The board also held a conceptual review for a proposed impound yard at 535 West Salisbury Road, offering guidance but taking no formal action. Officers were re-elected, and the board selected roads for the 2025 traffic counting program.

• Conditionally approved Celmer Family Trust boundary line adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved all waiver requests for the boundary line adjustment (unanimous)
• Waived requirement 6D for the boundary line adjustment (unanimous)
• Requested boundary monumentation on west side of south lots (unanimous)
• Conditionally accepted application as complete (unanimous)
• Re-elected Joe Schmidl as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected William MacDuffie III as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustments Agendas

The Salisbury Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from the Celmer Family Trust to adjust a boundary line on North Road, which requires relief from minimum frontage requirements. The board will also nominate a chair and vice chair, advertise for three vacant alternate ZBA positions, approve draft minutes from December 2024, and discuss state bills HB 92 and SB 78.

• Public hearing: Variance from Article V, Section B minimum frontage for boundary line adjustment on North Road (Tax Map 253, Lots 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)
• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
• Advertise for three (3) vacant alternate ZBA positions
• Approval of December 12, 2024 draft meeting minutes
• Discussion of House Bill 92 and Senate Bill 78

The Salisbury Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance to the Celmer Family Trust to adjust boundary lines on three lots on North Road (Tax Map 253, lots 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3) to conform with a conservation easement. The board deemed all five variance criteria met and approved the request. The board also elected David Hostetler as Chair and John Bentley as Vice-Chair, and tabled minutes approval and advertising for vacant alternate positions until the end of the meeting.

• Granted variance to Celmer Family Trust for boundary line adjustment on North Road (unanimous)
• Elected David Hostetler as ZBA Chair (unanimous)
• Elected John Bentley as ZBA Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of meeting minutes until end of meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled advertising for 3 vacant Alternate positions until end of meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider several items, including a vote to wire $150,000 from the Land Acquisition Conservation Reserve Fund to complete the Haber property purchase. They will also nominate committee assignments, appoint a library trustee alternate, and review February police statistics. The meeting includes updates from the road agent, fire department, and transfer station, as well as discussion of the NH Humane Society agreement.

• Vote to wire $150K from Land Acquisition CRF for Haber purchase and sale and warranty deed
• Nomination of chairman and committee/board assignments (Budget Committee, Planning Board, Hazard Mitigation)
• Appointment of Leonida Rasenas as Library Trustee alternate until 2026
• Review of February police statistics
• NH Humane Society agreement discussion

The Board of Selectmen approved a motion to wire $150,000 from the Land Acquisition CRF to Carol Haber for the purchase of the Haber property, and signed the Purchase & Sales agreement. They also established a Highway Building Advisory Committee to discuss plans for a highway department building, appointing Kevin O'Neil, Bill MacDuffie Jr., Jerry Lorden, Brett Walker, and Sarah MacDuffie as recording secretary. Additionally, they reappointed Leonida Rasenas as Alternate Library Trustee until 2026 and approved the draft minutes from March 5, 2025, with corrections.

• Approved $150,000 wire from Land Acquisition CRF to Carol Haber for property purchase (unopposed)
• Established Highway Building Advisory Committee with appointed members (unopposed)
• Appointed Leonida Rasenas as Alternate Library Trustee until 2026 (unopposed)
• Approved draft minutes from March 5, 2025, with two corrections (unopposed)
• Re-elected Jim Hoyt as Chairman (unopposed)
• Appointed David Kelly as Ex-Officio of Budget Committee (unopposed)
• Appointed John Herbert as Ex-Officio of Planning Board (unopposed)
• Appointed Jim Hoyt as Ex-Officio of Hazard Mitigation Committee (unopposed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review and approve minutes, sign accounts payable and payroll registers, and consider an elderly exemption and timber cut reports. New business includes a budget committee resignation and town meeting preparations. Old business covers library gutter repairs ($5,665), FEMA flood map appeal public notification, and the NH Humane Society agreement. An update on the Haber purchase and sale and a BTLA prehearing for a town lawsuit are also on the agenda.

• Elderly exemption for Map 222, Lot 4 (McKenzie)
• Report of Timber Cut for Map 204, Lot 1 (Stearns) and Map 238, Lot 65 (MacDuffie)
• Budget Committee resignation of David Kelly
• New computer for bookkeeper/treasurer ($1,454 plus labor)
• Library trustees rain gutter repair estimated at $5,665

The Salisbury Board of Selectmen approved the purchase of a new computer for the Bookkeeper and repurposing the old one for the Treasurer at a cost of $1,454 plus labor. They also accepted David Kelly's resignation from the Budget Committee, effective immediately, due to his appointment to the Board. The board reviewed budget highlights for the upcoming Town Meeting, including a 3.2% increase for salaried employees and new road paving funds.

• Approved the draft minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting as written.
• Accepted David Kelly's resignation from the Budget Committee, effective immediately.
• Approved the purchase of a new computer and repurposing the current one for the Treasurer at $1,454 plus labor.
• Noted the Town's insurance provider will make a one-time $600 payment to a resident injured at the Transfer Station.
• Discussed the Library rain gutter project, suggesting the Library Trustees propose funding at Town Meeting.
• Reviewed the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps and the 90-day appeal period for property owners.
• Heard that the NH Humane Society agreement is pending and will be presented when received.
• Noted the Town received a prehearing notice for Lisa Kaiman vs. Town of Salisbury, to be discussed at the April 2 meeting.

Recreation Committee Agendas

The Recreation Committee will meet to review previous minutes and determine necessary recreation materials. The body will also discuss upcoming spring recreation events.

• Ordering of recreation materials
• Planning for spring recreation events

Planning Board Agendas

The Planning Board will hold conceptual reviews of a one-lot subdivision at 70 Bay Road and a six-lot major subdivision at 233 Hensmith Road. They will also discuss the Central NH Regional Planning Commission's 2025 Traffic Counting Program, an amended subdivision application and boundary line adjustment, House Bill 92, and dredge/fill wetlands permit applications for two tax map lots.

• Conceptual review of 1-lot subdivision by Joshua Nixon at 70 Bay Road (Map 219, Lot 41) in Residential and Agricultural Zoning Districts
• Conceptual review of major 6-lot subdivision by Gregory Ballam at 233 Hensmith Road (Map 239, Lot 25) in Residential and Agricultural Zoning Districts
• Discussion of Central NH Regional Planning Commission 2025 Traffic Counting Program
• Review of amended subdivision application and new boundary line adjustment
• Discussion of House Bill 92 and dredge/fill wetlands permits for Tax Map 245, Lot 11.1 and Tax Map 235, Lot 18

The Salisbury Planning Board approved the amended Subdivision Application and the new Boundary Line Adjustment Application (3-0). They also passed two wetland permit applications to the Conservation Commission for review. Two conceptual subdivision proposals were discussed but no decisions were made on them.

• Approved amended Subdivision Application and new Boundary Line Adjustment Application (3-0)
• Passed wetland permit applications for Tax Map 245, Lot 11.1 and Tax Map 235, Lot 18 to Conservation Commission
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2025 as written

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss shoreland overlay districts and zoning rules for resource protection. The body will also review the Natural Resource Inventory and potential webpage information items.

• Discussion of shoreland overlay districts and zoning rules
• Review of Natural Resource Inventory
• Discussion of conservation donation to the Town, pond access path, and signage
• Review of rain barrel use, intent to cut, and old septic systems
• Review of wetland permit information

The Salisbury Conservation Commission elected Michael Rossetti as its new chairman after Dave Kelly stepped down to serve as an ex officio member. The commission also signed a Standard Dredge and Fill Wetlands Permit Application for a wetland crossing on Tax Map 245, Lot 11-1, and reviewed a similar application for Tax Map 235, Lot 18. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Michael Rossetti as Chairman (unanimous)
• Signed Standard Dredge and Fill Wetlands Permit Application for Tax Map 245, Lot 11-1
• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will address the resignation of Chair Brett Walker. The body will also discuss fee waivers for a farmers market and a Fire Explorer's dinner at Town Hall.

• Resignation of Select Board Chair Brett Walker
• Wetlands Permit Notification for Tax Map 235, Lot 18 (Clites)
• Farmer’s Market scheduled 6/30/25 through 9/29/25 (fee waiver discussion)
• Fire Explorer’s Spaghetti Dinner on 3/2/25 (fee waiver discussion)
• Transfer Station backhoe repairs and Primex injury claim update

The Board of Selectmen accepted the resignation of Chair Brett Walker and appointed David Kelly to serve as Selectman until the March 2026 Town Meeting. The board also approved minutes, waived fees for community events, accepted a donation, and moved the March 19 meeting to March 12.

• Accepted resignation of Selectman Brett Walker (unopposed)
• Appointed David Kelly as Selectman until March 2026 Town Meeting (unopposed)
• Approved draft minutes from Feb 5 and Feb 13, 2025, with one change (unopposed)
• Waived fee for Farmer's Market Town Hall rentals (unopposed)
• Waived fee for Fire Explorer's Spaghetti Dinner Town Hall rental (unopposed)
• Moved March 19 Selectmen's meeting to March 12 (unopposed)
• Approved resignation of Brennan Lorden from Old Home Day Committee (unopposed)
• Accepted $6,500 donation from Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn and Trail for OHD Fireworks (unopposed)

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 18, 2025, primarily to review existing policies. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, setting the next meeting date, and adjournment.

• Review of library policies

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding an emergency meeting. The body will discuss necessary repairs for the backhoe at the Transfer Station.

• Repairs to Transfer Station backhoe

The Board of Selectmen held an emergency meeting to address a crack found on the Transfer Station's backhoe. They approved hiring Dan Philbrook to weld the crack and paying the hauling cost, with the total estimated work around $8,000. The decision was unanimous (3-0).

• Approved hiring Dan Philbrook to weld the backhoe crack (3-0)
• Approved paying the hauling cost of the backhoe (3-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a revised monthly school assessment and review several town policies. The meeting includes approvals for tax exemptions and a tax map maintenance contract.

• Revised school assessment from $275,514.64 to $225,728.88 per month
• Cartographics Associates, Inc. tax map maintenance contract
• Sullivan Tire credit of $232.62 for Road Agent/Fire Department
• Tax exemptions for Map 248, Lot 23 (Gilbert) and Lot 24 (Schmidl)
• Town Warrant petition article regarding Educational Freedom Accounts

The Salisbury Board of Selectmen approved the Fund Balance and Waste Management policies, as well as three FEMA-required policies (Non-Discrimination, Disability, and Limited English Proficiency). They signed the town warrant, including a petition article on Education Freedom Accounts. The town will not join Merrimack County Community Power at this time, as the coalition decided not to proceed. A highway garage work session was deferred until spring or summer.

• Approved Fund Balance Policy and Waste Management Policy (unopposed)
• Approved Non-Discrimination, Disability, and Limited English Proficiency Policies (unopposed)
• Signed town warrant including petition article on Education Freedom Accounts
• Noted town will not enroll in Merrimack County Community Power
• Deferred highway garage work session until spring/summer

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from January 7 and 21, receive the treasurer’s and director’s reports, and discuss policy review from a prior meeting. New business includes a state report, town audit, meeting scheduling, and an alternate letter.

• Approval of January 7 and January 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Policy review from January 21, 2025 meeting
• State report and town audit discussion
• Alternate letter and Friends of the Library meeting update

Budget Committee Agendas

The Budget Committee will conduct a final review of the 2025 budget proposals before a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. They will also review and accept minutes from January 13, 2025, and sign the MS-737 budget form. The meeting includes reports from the Selectmen and other business.

• Final review of 2025 budget proposals
• Public Hearing on the Budget at 7:00 p.m.
• Signature of the MS-737 budget form
• Review/accept draft minutes of January 13, 2025
• Selectmen's Report

The Salisbury Budget Committee finalized and approved the proposed 2025 operating budget, which is up $260,802 from the previous year, including a $150,000 increase for paving maintenance and a $34,402 increase for the Fire Department. The committee also reviewed the draft warrant articles, including a petitioned article on Education Freedom Accounts. The budget was approved by a vote of 7-2-1, with two opposed and one abstention.

• Approved the 2025 operating budget as presented (7-2-1)
• Approved the draft meeting minutes from January 13, 2024
• Reviewed and discussed the final 2025 budget before the public hearing
• Reviewed the 2025 draft warrant articles, including a petitioned article on Education Freedom Accounts

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss zoning rules for shoreland overlay districts and the Natural Resource Inventory. The body will also review a conservation donation to the Town and the use of rain barrels.

• Shoreland overlay districts and zoning rules for resource protection
• Natural Resource Inventory discussion
• Conservation donation to the Town including an access path to Pond and a sign
• Review of rain barrels, intent to cut, and old septic systems
• VRAP update

The Salisbury Conservation Commission met on January 22, 2025, and approved the previous meeting minutes. They heard a presentation from NHDES staff about the process for designating the Blackwater River as a Designated River and agreed to discuss it again at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to consider Blackwater River designation, discuss at next meeting

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will meet to review policies forwarded by the Selectmen's Office and discuss an audit questionnaire. The meeting includes roll call, setting the next meeting date, and a possible non-public session. The agenda is largely procedural with no major funding or operational decisions.

• Review of policies sent by the Selectmen's Office
• Discussion of audit questionnaire
• Next meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Planning Board Agendas

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed boundary line adjustment for two parcels (Map 236, Lots 8 & 10) owned by the L.A. Parker Revocable Trust in the Agricultural Zoning District. The board will also review and approve minutes from the January 6th meeting and discuss other business.

• Public hearing for a Boundary Line Adjustment at 307 Raccoon Hill Road (Map 236, Lots 8 & 10) in the Agricultural Zoning District
• Review and approve draft minutes of January 6th

The Salisbury Planning Board approved a boundary line adjustment for two parcels at 307 Raccoon Hill Road, owned by Linda A. Parker, Trustee. The adjustment moves 1.7 acres from Lot 8 to Lot 10, making Lot 10 a total of 18.122 acres and Lot 8 a total of 2.433 acres. Approval was conditional on submission of a waiver request for percolation tests and test pits, and completion of wetlands scientist stamps and signatures. The board also approved the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted application as complete except for waiver request for Percolation Tests (4(l)), Test Pits (4(q)), and Wetlands Scientist Stamps & Signatures (2(n)) (unanimous)
• Approved boundary line adjustment application and plans with conditions (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review and potentially approve a draft minutes from December 18, consider several signatures including a timber cut intent and a veteran's credit denial, receive updates from departments and committees, and discuss new business such as police stats and a health officer nomination. The board will also address old business including a hazard mitigation survey and a community power agreement, and may enter non-public session to discuss a pending timber tax appeal.

• Budget Committee voted total budget of $2,119,713 for 2025 draft town warrant, including Selectmen's Stipend
• Intent of Timber Cut Supplemental for Tax Map 238, Lot 65 (MacDuffie)
• Denial of Veteran's Credit & Elderly Exemption for Map 211, Lot 3 (Renwick, Daniel & Mary)
• Reappointment of Jocelyn Henry, Kathleen Doyle, and David Kelly to Recreation Committee
• DHHS Health Officer Nomination of Chuck Bodien until 2028

Budget Committee Agendas

The Budget Committee will conduct a final review of the proposed 2025 budget and the draft 2025 Town Warrant. Members will also review and accept the December 2024 meeting minutes and discuss term expirations for three members. A public hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2025.

• Final review of the proposed 2025 budget
• Review of the 2025 draft Town Warrant
• Term expirations for Blanchard, O’Neill, and Swendsen
• Review and accept minutes of December 11, 2024
• Next meeting: Budget Public Hearing on Feb 3, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

The Salisbury Budget Committee approved the final proposed 2025 budget of $2,119,713. A motion to increase Selectmen stipends to $15,000 failed, as did an amendment for a 10% increase; a compromise to add $1,000 per stipend (total $12,000) passed. The committee also discussed the Fire Rescue CRF increase and general assistance spending.

• Approved final 2025 budget of $2,119,713 (unanimous)
• Denied motion to increase Selectmen stipend to $15,000
• Denied amendment to increase stipend by 10% to $3,300 each
• Approved $1,000 increase per Selectman stipend, total $12,000 (7-1-2)

Library Trustees Agendas

The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive treasurer and director reports, and discuss old business including a policy review, town report, 2025 holiday closures, and a first quarter funds request. New business includes consideration of an investment policy.

• Approval of meeting minutes from November 12, December 17, 2024, and January 6, 2025
• Policy review from November meeting
• Discussion of 2025 holiday closures
• 2025 first quarter funds request
• Investment policy discussion

Library Trustees Agendas

The Library Trustees will meet to conduct a roll call and receive the Treasurer's report. The primary focus of the meeting is the review of end-of-year totals.

• Treasurer's report on end-of-year totals

Planning Board Agendas

The Salisbury Planning Board will meet to conduct a continued public hearing regarding a minor subdivision. The board will also review a boundary line adjustment and address member term expirations.

• Public hearing continuance for a 1-lot minor subdivision on Mutton Road (Map 244, Lot 17)
• Conceptual consultation for a boundary line adjustment at 307 Raccoon Hill Road (Map 236, Lots 8 & 10)
• Review of 2025 term expirations for member Jeff Blanchard and alternate member Joseph Landry

The Salisbury Planning Board approved a 1-lot minor subdivision application for a parcel on Mutton Road (Map 244, Lot 17), owned by Carol A. Haber, after a public hearing with no comments. The board also discussed a conceptual boundary line adjustment at 307 Raccoon Hill Road and noted upcoming term expirations for two members.

• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted subdivision plan as complete, except for outstanding metes and bounds (unanimous)
• Approved completed subdivision application for Mutton Road (unanimous)