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.

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)

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)

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 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)

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Planning Board Agendas

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

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 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

Zoning Board of Adjustments Agendas

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)

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

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 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)

Planning Board Agendas

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 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 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

Old Home Day Agendas

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)

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

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

Board of Selectmen

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

Planning Board Agendas

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)

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

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

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

Highway Building Advisory Committee Agendas

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 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)

Budget Committee Agendas

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 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 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 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 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)

Conservation Commission Meeting Agendas

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)