Dublin public meetings in 2025

Select Board

The Dublin Select Board will approve the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting. It will also review the correspondence file, payroll, and accounts payable, and receive warrant and budget updates. Reports from the Highway Department and the Conservation Commission are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of the Minutes of December 15, 2025
• Review of correspondence file, payroll, and accounts payable
• Warrant and budget updates
• Highway Department report (4:30 pm)
• Conservation Commission report (5:00 pm)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It appointed Susan Phillips‑Hungerford as an interim voting member and chairperson. The board granted a Special Exception for the Patrick family to run a home‑based ice‑cream truck business. It also approved a variance allowing the Dublin Lake Club to encroach into a wetland buffer, subject to several conditions.

• Approved minutes of Nov 20, 2025 (5‑0‑1)
• Appointed Susan Phillips‑Hungerford as interim voting member and chair (5‑0‑1)
• Granted Special Exception for Patrick home‑business (6‑0‑0)
• Approved wetland variance for Dublin Lake Club with conditions (4‑0‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the draft minutes from November 15 and authorized a table‑top display and banner costing no more than $1,000, with Geoff responsible for purchase. Katie and Katy were each confirmed to continue their publicity and liaison roles for 2026, and June was confirmed to continue as Water & Wetlands Subcommittee lead. The commission decided to postpone the ZBA letter and related decision until the next meeting.

• Approved draft minutes from Nov 15 (unanimous)
• Approved table‑top display and banner purchase up to $1,000 (Geoff to purchase)
• Confirmed Katie to continue as publicity lead for 2026
• Confirmed Katy to continue as liaison with other groups for 2026
• Confirmed June to continue as Water & Wetlands Subcommittee lead for 2026
• Geoff to schedule Dublin Park walk‑through and consider wood‑duck boxes
• Geoff to speak to Tom Hsu about representation on Master Plan committee
• Postponed ZBA letter and decision until next meeting

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvement Committee voted to reduce the library's 2026 expense estimate from $33,114 to $20,000. The committee also presented recommended contributions for the 2026 budget: $250,000 for roads, $40,000 for police, $155,000 for fire, $75,000 for town buildings, $5,000 for recreation, and $0 for bridges and the energy committee, totaling $615,000. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Reduced library 2026 expense estimate to $20,000 (approved)
• Recommended $250,000 road contribution for 2026 budget
• Recommended $40,000 police contribution for 2026 budget
• Recommended $155,000 fire contribution for 2026 budget
• Recommended $75,000 town‑building contribution for 2026 budget
• Recommended $5,000 recreation contribution for 2026 budget
• Recommended $0 bridge contribution for 2026 budget
• Recommended $0 energy committee contribution for 2026 budget

Trustees of Trust Funds

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet to approve minutes from October 7, 2025, and review remaining transactions for the 2025 calendar year. The body will also hold a brief discussion regarding plans for 2026.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of remaining 2025 transactions
• Discussion of 2026 plans

The trustees approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. They then approved eight financial transactions, including a $106,374.37 road construction expense and several library, fire, and public‑safety items. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved 10/7/2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved road construction expense $106,374.37 (3-0)
• Approved Dublin Fire Company thermal imaging fund $11,295.00 (3-0)
• Approved Library window work $3,300.00 (3-0)
• Approved graphics for new highway truck $352.96 (3-0)
• Approved new handicap ramp at PD $8,975.00 (3-0)
• Approved Library planning and estimating $4,800.00 (3-0)
• Approved annual perpetual care $5,000.00 and cemetery lot perpetual care $500.00 (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the revenue budget and a health trust transmittal. The board will also review payroll, accounts payable, and correspondence.

• Revenue Budget discussion
• Health Trust Transmittal
• Peterborough Food Pantry item at 5:00pm
• Approval of December 8, 2025 minutes

Library Trustees

The trustees approved several actions, including electing W. Elcoate as Treasurer of the Dublin Public Library 125th Fund. They accepted a $1,250 bid from John Sandri to extract, re‑seal, and reinstall the library’s time capsule. The board also adopted amendments to the Fundraising Participation, Gift Acceptance, and Conflict of Interest policies, and approved a $350 DVD shelf donation.

• Elected W. Elcoate as Treasurer of the Dublin Public Library 125th Fund (motion passed)
• Approved John Sandri’s $1,250 bid to handle the library time capsule (motion passed)
• Amended Fundraising Participation Policy to a three‑year review cycle (motion passed)
• Amended Gift Acceptance Policy to require donor intent documentation and public hearing for gifts over $5,000 (motion passed)
• Adopted Conflict of Interest Policy requiring annual trustee signatures (motion passed)
• Accepted various donated items (books, check, TV monitor) (motion passed)
• Approved construction of a DVD shelf up to $350 (motion passed)
• Approved the library’s 2026 budget proposal with no additional Monday hours (motion passed)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. They accepted donated books, DVDs, stationery and volunteer assistance. The board adopted a set of personnel policies covering equipment use, training, ethics, and related matters. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

• Approved minutes of 11/12/25 Trustee Meeting (motion passed)
• Accepted donated books, DVDs, stationery and volunteers (motion passed)
• Adopted personnel policies on equipment use, training, ethics, solicitation, expenses, confidentiality, records access, supercession, and disclaimer procedures (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (motion passed)

Budget Committee

The committee voted 4‑1 to increase each Deputy Fire Chief's salary to $1,500, totaling $4,500. Employees were granted a 3% cost‑of‑living raise, with the police chief also receiving a 3% increase. The meeting minutes were approved by a 4‑0 vote with one abstention.

• Approved $1,500 salary increase for each Deputy Fire Chief (total $4,500) (4-1)
• Approved 3% cost‑of‑living raise for town employees (no vote recorded)
• Approved 3% salary increase for Police Chief (no vote recorded)
• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review the correspondence file and conduct business regarding the Fire Department. The board will also seek approval for the December 1, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Fire Department business
• Approval of December 1, 2025 minutes

The Select Board decided to include the rate increase for Peterborough ambulance standby services in the projected 2026 budget and will evaluate both providers over the next few months. The Board approved the public and non‑public minutes from Dec 1, 2025, with recorded votes. The Board also approved updating the Actuary report needed for the town auditors.

• Include Peterborough ambulance rate increase in 2026 budget (decision)
• Approve Dec 1, 2025 public minutes – passed (Blake yes, Susan yes, Carole abstained)
• Approve Dec 1, 2025 non‑public minutes – passed (Blake yes, Susan yes, Carole abstained)
• Approve update of Actuary report (decision)

Planning Board

The Dublin Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on short‑term rental housing. It will also review comments from recent public hearings on the Sign Ordinance and the Wetlands Ordinance, and provide an update on the Zoning Ordinance. Routine business includes approving the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes and addressing the need for alternates.

• Public hearing on short‑term rental housing
• Review of comments from Sign Ordinance public hearing
• Review of comments from Wetlands Ordinance public hearing
• Zoning Ordinance update status
• Approval of November 20, 2025 Planning Board minutes

The Board unanimously approved the Short‑Term Rental warrant article language, adding the word “table” after “commercial uses.” It also voted unanimously to forward the wetland ordinance to Town Counsel and the Select Board for the March ballot. The discussion of the Sign Ordinance warrant article was tabled until the absent member returns. The Board cancelled the December 18 and January 1 meetings unless a formal application is received.

• Approved November 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Wetlands ordinance for review by Town Counsel and submission to Select Board (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Sign Ordinance warrant article
• Approved Short‑Term Rental warrant article language with amendment to add “table” after “commercial uses” (unanimous, Brie recused)
• Cancelled December 18 and January 1 meetings unless a formal application arises

Energy Committee

The Dublin Energy Committee will review the minutes from the November 5 meeting and consider several energy initiatives. Items include a municipal solar installation on town land behind the Transfer Station, an energy audit of town buildings, and plans for LED and solar lighting on streetlights and municipal facilities. The committee will also discuss the Energy Capital Reserve Warrant article and schedule future meetings.

• Municipal solar project on town property behind the Transfer Station
• Energy audit of town buildings
• LED and solar lighting upgrades for streetlights and town buildings
• Energy Capital Reserve Warrant article

The Energy Committee approved the minutes from the November 5 meeting. It voted to support a 2026 warrant article that would add $5,000 to the Energy Capital Reserve Account. Members were assigned follow‑up tasks on solar projects and an energy audit. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (motion by Jack, seconded by Susan)
• Supported 2026 warrant article to add $5,000 to Energy Capital Reserve
• James to follow up with Knollwood Energy for Renewable Energy Credits
• Susan to follow up with Select Board and Kearsarge on Interconnection MOU release
• Frank to follow up with Jessi Duston from NH Saves regarding energy audit

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the legal budget and review draft warrant articles. The agenda includes reviews of building permits and hazardous tree removal bids.

• Draft Warrant Article Review
• Hazardous Tree Removal Bids
• Building Permit: Map 8 Lot 27-11 Walker Road
• Building Permit: Map 7 Lot 22B-Monument Road
• Building Permit: Map 4 Lot 30-Goldmine Road

The board voted to raise the legal budget by $20,000 for litigation costs and accepted a $25,000 bid from McClure’s Tree Service for hazardous tree removal. They also appointed two members to the Zoning Board of Appeals, approved the November 17 minutes, and entered and exited a non‑public session.

• Legal budget line increased by $20,000 (approved)
• Hazardous tree removal bid of $25,000 from McClure’s Tree Service accepted (approved)
• Susan Phillips‑Hungerford and Bill Gurney appointed as ZBA members (approved)
• Minutes of November 17, 2025 approved as amended (approved)
• Non‑public session entered under RSA 91‑A:3 Il (a) (approved)
• Re‑entered public session and kept minutes sealed (approved)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board appointed Jay Schechter as interim chairperson and Bill Gurney as a voting member. It approved the March 27, 2025 minutes and accepted the August 28, 2025 public hearing minutes. The board then tabled the pending public hearing on the special exemption and wetland variance and set a tentative new date of December 18, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

• Appointed Jay Schechter as interim chairperson (motion passed)
• Appointed Bill Gurney as voting member for the meeting (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 (motion passed)
• Accepted public hearing minutes of August 28, 2025 (motion passed)
• Tabled the public hearing and tentatively rescheduled it for Dec 18, 2025 (decision made, no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. (motion passed)

Planning Board

The Dublin Planning Board will hold three public hearings on sign ordinance changes, wetland regulation changes, and a subdivision application for 115 Upper Jaffery Rd. The board will also review final language for the short‑term rental housing warrant and discuss the SWRPC master‑plan scope of services and draft agreement. An update on the zoning ordinance and further discussion of the short‑term rental warrant will be considered. Procedural items include approval of the November 6 minutes and appointment of alternates.

• Public hearing on sign ordinance changes
• Public hearing on wetland regulation change
• Public hearing on subdivision application for 115 Upper Jaffery Rd
• Review of final short‑term rental housing warrant language
• Discussion of SWRPC master‑plan scope of services and draft agreement

The Board voted unanimously to approve the subdivision of Map 06 Lot 28 into two lots, contingent on receipt of a revised survey drawing. The Board also approved the November 6, 2025 Planning Board minutes, with Rob and Jack abstaining, and appointed Rob as temporary secretary for documentation, both motions passing unanimously.

• Approved subdivision of Map 06 Lot 28 into two lots (unanimous, pending revised drawing)
• Approved November 6, 2025 Planning Board minutes (unanimous, Rob and Jack abstained)
• Appointed Rob as temporary secretary for documentation (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the draft minutes from the October 15 meeting. Geoff Griffiths was designated to become chair in March. The commission agreed to ensure its representation on the Master Plan review committee.

• Approved October 15 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Geoff Griffiths as chair effective March
• Ensured Conservation Commission representation on Master Plan review committee

Select Board

The Dublin Select Board will review the correspondence file, payroll, and accounts payable. It will discuss items including the Master Plan, fire‑ambulance fees, a revised library budget request, timber cutting intents, and the holiday calendar. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 3 meeting and consider a cemetery pump discussion.

• Fire‑Ambulance Fees
• Library Revised Budget Request
• Timber Intent to cut – Map 3 Lot 15 Burpee Road
• Review of 2026 Budget to date and warrants
• Holiday Calendar approval

The Select Board approved the town's 2026 holiday calendar and set a January 15 deadline for submitting budget warrant articles. It also signed a tax abatement for Map 4 Lot 27, approved the November 3 minutes, decided not to file an insurance claim for a cemetery pump, and signed timber cut intents and building permits.

• Approved the minutes of November 3, 2025 (motion affirmed)
• Approved the non‑public minutes of November 3, 2025 (motion affirmed)
• Signed tax abatement for Map 4 Lot 27 ($40) (motion affirmed)
• Approved the 2026 holiday calendar (motion affirmed)
• Decided not to file an insurance claim for the cemetery pump repair (board decision)
• Set a deadline of January 15 for submitting budget warrant articles (board decision)
• Signed timber intent to cut for Map 3 Lot 15 Burpee Rd, Map 2 Lot 5 Learned Rd, and Map 6 Lot 16 (board action)
• Signed building permits for Map 3 Lot 20 642 Upper Jaffrey Rd and Map 7 Lot 2B Monument Rd (board action)

Library Trustees

The board elected W. Elcoate as treasurer for the library’s 125th anniversary fund and approved a $1,250 contract to retrieve and replace the time capsule. It also adopted amendments to the fundraising participation, gift acceptance, and conflict‑of‑interest policies. Additional actions included accepting donated items, approving a DVD shelf up to $350, and approving the previous meeting’s minutes.

• Elected W. Elcoate as Treasurer of the Dublin Public Library 125th Fund – motion passed
• Approved $1,250 contract with John Sandri to extract and re‑insert the time capsule – motion passed
• Amended Trustee Fundraising Participation Policy to a 3‑year review cycle – motion passed
• Amended Gift Acceptance Policy to require donor documentation and public hearing for gifts over $5,000 – motion passed
• Adopted Conflict of Interest Policy requiring annual statements – motion passed
• Approved acceptance of donated books, cash check, and TV monitor – motion passed
• Approved construction of DVD shelf up to $350 – motion passed
• Approved minutes of the 10/8/25 Trustee meeting – motion passed

Capital Improvement Committee

The October Capital Improvement Planning Committee minutes were tabled until the next meeting. The committee moved the sand/salt spreader replacement to 2029, the backhoe replacement from 2035 to 2029, and kept the front loader schedule at 2040. It discussed bridge funding and noted no contribution to the CIP bridge fund will be needed in 2026. The committee will recommend a $262,500 contribution to road work in the 2026 CIP budget.

• Approval of October minutes tabled (no vote recorded)
• Slide sand/salt spreader replacement moved to 2029
• Backhoe replacement moved from 2035 to 2029
• Front loader replacement schedule kept for 2040
• Gold Mine Road bridge contribution not needed for 2026
• Suggested $262,500 contribution to 2026 road work budget

Planning Board

The Dublin Planning Board will review the October 16, 2025 minutes and then discuss several land‑use items. Items include a voluntary merger of lots 46 and 47 on Map 20, an application for a commercial business in a residential zone at 22 Spring St., and an application for subdivision of land at 115 Upper Jaffery Rd. A presentation from the Southwest Regional Planning Commission on updating the town’s Master Plan will also be heard, and the board will continue discussion of short‑term rental and wetlands warrant articles.

• Voluntary merger of Lots 46 & 47 – Map 20 (Rocconi)
• Application for a commercial business in a residential zone – 22 Spring St. (Patrick)
• Application for subdivision of land – 115 Upper Jaffery Rd. (McKenna)
• Presentation from SWRPC on updating the Town of Dublin Master Plan
• Review of final language and definitions for the Short Term Rental Housing Warrant Article

The Board unanimously approved a voluntary merger of Tax Map 20 Lots 46 and 47 into a new Lot 46. It also accepted the Subdivision Application for Tax Map 06 Lot 28 as complete, pending two additional survey items, and denied the Home Occupation classification request for Justina Patrick. Public hearing dates for the warrant articles and subdivision were set for Nov 20 and Dec 4, 2025.

• Approved voluntary merger of Lots 46 and 47 on Map 20 (unanimous)
• Accepted Subdivision Application for Tax Map 06 Lot 28 as complete, pending 100’ well radius lines and 10’ contour lines (unanimous)
• Denied Home Occupation classification request for Justina Patrick (consensus)
• Approved minutes from Oct 16, 2025 (unanimous, with Brie and Matthew abstaining)
• Scheduled public hearings: Sign Warrant Article Nov 20 6:15 pm, Wetlands Warrant Article Nov 20 6:30 pm, Subdivision Application Nov 20 6:45 pm, Short‑Term Rentals Warrant Article Dec 4 6:00 pm

Energy Committee

The Dublin Energy Committee will meet to review solar energy options for the Fire Station and town property behind the Transfer Station. The body will also discuss LED/solar lighting for street lights and town buildings, as well as the Energy Capital Reserve Account.

• Municipal solar for Fire Station
• Municipal solar for town property behind Transfer Station
• LED/Solar lighting for street lights and Town buildings
• Energy Capital Reserve Account

The committee approved the Select Board's proposal to convert the fire station lighting to LED using Touch Electric LLC. It also supported a 2026 warrant article to add $5,000 to the Energy Capital Reserve Account. The minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting were approved. Discussions continued about possible future municipal solar projects, but no decisions were made on those.

• Approved Fire Station LED lighting conversion (Touch Electric LLC)
• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Jack Munn, seconded by Susan Peters)
• Supported 2026 warrant article to add $5,000 to Energy Capital Reserve Account

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider approval of the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It will hear a solid waste update from John McManus and a fire and emergency management update from Tom and K Vanderbilt. The committee will also address any new or old business before adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes from 10/28/2025 meeting
• Solid Waste report – John McManus (6:30 p.m.)
• Fire & Emergency Management report – Tom and K Vanderbilt (7:00 p.m.)
• Consider any new or old business items
• Set next meeting for 11/18/25 at 6:30 p.m.

The committee voted to accept the minutes of the previous meeting (10/28/25) with a unanimous yes vote. Budgets for the Solid Waste, Fire, Emergency Management, and Planning Board departments were presented for the 2026 fiscal year, but no formal approvals or vote totals were recorded.

• Approved minutes from 10/28/25 (5‑0 vote, no abstentions)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the 2026 budget and warrants, approve personnel policy edits, and sign the 2025 second issue tax warrant. The board will also discuss a May Clark Recycling Article and receive advice from the DRA regarding a PSNH judgment.

• Review of 2026 Budget and warrants
• Personnel Policy edits for approval
• 2025 2nd Issue tax Warrant for signature
• May Clark Recycling Article
• DRA advise on PSNH Judgement

The Select Board accepted Department of Revenue Administration advice to use unassigned fund balance for the PSNH settlement, striking the prior plan to encumber overlay funds. It approved a revised personnel‑benefits policy clarifying health‑benefit eligibility. The Board voted to increase the Total Disability veteran tax credit to $4,750. Additional actions included approving the 2025 tax warrant, signing Cemetery Deed #400, and endorsing a one‑day Styrofoam recycling event.

• Accepted advice to fund PSNH settlement with unassigned fund balance (vote affirmative)
• Approved revised personnel‑policy benefit language (vote affirmative)
• Supported warrant article to raise Total Disability veteran credit to $4,750 (vote affirmative)
• Signed 2025 2nd Issue Tax Warrant
• Signed Cemetery Deed #400
• Approved minutes of October 27, 2025 (vote affirmative)
• Board approved one‑day Styrofoam recycling collection event (no vote tally recorded)
• Agreed to add street‑light repair/maintenance line to 2026 budget

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hold discussions regarding the Highway and TC TX. The meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2025.

• Review of Highway items with Roger Trempe
• Review of TC TX items with Sarah Wilcox

The committee voted to accept the minutes of the previous meeting (10/14/25) with five votes in favor, none against, and one abstention. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded; the meeting consisted mainly of budget presentations for the Highway Department and the TC/TX office. Discussions about fee allocations were noted but no decisions were made.

• Accepted minutes from 10/14/25 (Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 1, Absent: 1)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the 2025 budget for various town departments, including Fire/EMS, Town Offices, and Health/Dental Insurance. The meeting will also cover wage discussions, personnel policy edits, and a request for advice on a PSNH judgment.

• Review of 2025 Budget for Fire/EMS, Town Offices, and Health/Dental Insurance
• Wage discussion
• LED Lighting for the Fire Department
• Personnel Policy edits for approval
• DRA advise on PSNH Judgement

The Select Board approved a $2,558 LED lighting contract for the fire department and increased the Waste Reduction/Recycling Committee line to $500. It adopted a 3% cost-of-living wage increase for all employees and signed a timber tax abatement. The Board also approved both the public and non‑public minutes from October 20. Two items—DRA advice on the PSNH judgment and personnel policy edits—were tabled.

• Approved $2,558 Touch Electrical LED lighting bid for Fire Dept (affirmative vote)
• Increased Waste Reduction/Recycling Committee line to $500 (affirmative)
• Adopted 3% cost-of-living wage increase for all employees (affirmative)
• Signed timber tax abatement (affirmative)
• Approved October 20 public minutes (affirmative)
• Approved October 20 non-public minutes (affirmative)
• Tabled DRA advice on PSNH judgment
• Tabled personnel policy edits

Select Board

The Dublin Select Board will review the correspondence file, payroll, and accounts payable. It will discuss the transfer station budget and a propane generator for the post office. The board will consider building permits for Lot 15-188 on Burpee Road and Lot 42-64 on Frost Pond Road. A non‑public session will address personnel matters, and the minutes from the October 6 meeting will be approved.

• Transfer Station Budget discussion
• Post Office propane generator discussion
• Building permit for Lot 15-188 Burpee Road
• Building permit for Lot 42-64 Frost Pond Road
• Non‑public personnel session

The Select Board accepted a sand bid from Harris Construction at $15.50 per cubic yard after a motion and affirmative vote. The Board also authorized a payment of $432,520.75 to the ConVal School District. Building permits for two lots on Burpee Road and Frost Pond Road were signed, and the minutes of the October 6, 2025 meeting were approved. Roger Trempe was elected President of the New Hampshire Road Agents Association.

• Approved sand bid from Harris Construction at $15.50 per cubic yard (affirmative vote)
• Authorized payment of $432,520.75 to ConVal School District
• Signed building permits for Map 2 Lot 15, 188 Burpee Road and Map 3 Lot 42, 64 Frost Pond Road
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2025 (affirmative vote)
• Elected Roger Trempe as President of the NH Road Agents Association

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the September 17 minutes as written. Members assigned tasks: Blake will locate an expert to inspect the Mud Pond dam, and John, Jay, and Geoff will schedule easement monitoring for Mud Pond. The SWRPC will present to the Planning Board on November 6, and Blake will ask Mike Borden about the number of new homes built annually in Dublin.

• Approved September 17 minutes (as written)
• Blake to find an expert to inspect Mud Pond dam
• John, Jay, and Geoff to schedule Mud Pond easement monitoring
• SWRPC to present to Planning Board on 11/6
• Blake to ask Mike Borden about annual new home construction in Dublin

Budget Committee

The Dublin Budget Committee will review and approve the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. The committee will hear a third‑quarter budget review presented by Town Administrator Kate Fuller. Additional items include a Memorial Day address by Brian Barden and other business. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session on October 28, 2025.

• Review and approval of 9/30/2025 meeting minutes
• Third‑quarter budget review – Kate Fuller, Town Administrator
• Memorial Day remarks – Brian Barden
• Discussion of any new or old business
• Next meeting scheduled for 10/28/25 at 6:30 p.m.

The committee approved the minutes from the 9/30/25 meeting as amended, with a 4‑yes, 0‑no, 2‑abstain vote. Town Administrator Kate Fuller presented the 3rd‑quarter expense and revenue budgets, noting several line‑item overages. No other actions or approvals were recorded at this meeting.

• Accepted minutes as amended (4‑yes, 0‑no, 2‑abstain)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved several actions, including replacing lower‑level fluorescent lights with LEDs for no more than $3,000, adopting a new security‑camera policy, and authorizing interior vestibule painting, restoration and lighting. They also accepted the draft Town Report cover art with edits, approved personnel‑policy revisions, and accepted donated books and a $100 gift. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 pm.

• Approved LED lighting replacement project (cost not to exceed $3,000) – passed
• Approved new security‑camera policy for the library – passed
• Approved interior vestibule painting, restoration and lighting project – passed
• Accepted draft Town Report cover art with suggested edits – passed
• Approved revisions to personnel policies (separation, insurance, safety, etc.) – passed
• Accepted gifts of books and a $100 donation – passed
• Approved use of $1157 from Art Restoration fund for vestibule design – passed
• Approved repair of wooden armchairs up to $250 per chair – passed

Library Trustees

The board approved a project to replace the lower‑level fluorescent lights with LED fixtures, costing no more than $3,000 and funded by the Wilmington Advisors Investment Fund. They also adopted a new security‑camera policy and approved interior vestibule painting, restoration, and lighting work. Personnel policy revisions and several gift and report items were accepted. The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

• Approved LED lighting replacement project (cost ≤ $3,000) – motion passed
• Adopted new security‑camera policy – motion passed
• Approved interior vestibule painting, restoration, and lighting project – motion passed
• Accepted draft of 2025 Town Report cover art with edits – motion passed
• Accepted gifts of books and $100 donation – motion passed
• Approved revisions to personnel policies – motion passed
• Approved minutes of 8/13/25 Trustee meeting – motion passed
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 p.m. – motion passed

Capital Improvement Committee

The committee nominated and unanimously approved Chris Raymond as chair. The members also unanimously approved the meeting minutes as presented.

• Chris Raymond appointed chair (unanimous)
• Minutes approved as presented (unanimous)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the September 13 meeting, updating the action item for vestibule paint design. They adopted four revised policies – Fundraising Participation, Gift Acceptance, Parental Access to Minor Records, and Privacy of Circulation Records – each with the specified amendments. The board also accepted recent book and media donations and formally adjourned the meeting.

• Approved 9/13/25 minutes with revised vestibule paint action item
• Adopted amended Trustee Fundraising Participation Policy
• Adopted amended Gift Acceptance Policy
• Adopted Parental Access to Minor Records Policy as proposed
• Adopted Revised Privacy of Circulation Records Policy
• Accepted gifts of books, a table, DVDs and a $40 donation
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 pm

Trustees of Trust Funds

The Trustees of Trust Funds will approve the meeting minutes from July 22, 2025. They will review the investment performance for the period ending September 30, 2025 presented by Bryan Sanford of Bar Harbor Bank. The board will discuss and approve quarterly transactions and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes dated 7/22/2025
• Review investment performance for period ending 9/30/2025
• Discuss and approve quarterly transactions
• Establish next meeting date

The board approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. They then approved five financial transactions—including road paving, a heavy‑highway truck purchase, a police cruiser vehicle, a truck radio, and additional paving—by a 3‑0 vote. Future meetings were scheduled for December 16, 2025, and January 20, 2026. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved transactions: $108,343.74 road paving, $101,914.96 heavy‑highway truck purchase, $49,500.00 police cruiser vehicle, $439.07 heavy‑highway truck radio, $10,281.89 road paving (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct budget reviews for the Highway department and the Town Clerk/Tax Collector. The board will also perform a 3rd Quarter Budget Review and consider a building permit for 20 Highfield Lane (Map 10 Lot 26).

• Budget review: Highway
• Budget review: Town Clerk/Tax Collector
• 3rd Quarter Budget Review
• Building permit: Map 10 Lot 26-20 Highfield Lane

The Select Board voted to encumber the remaining 2025 road‑overlay funds while the PSNH settlement continues. It also approved fuel supply bids, a building permit, a large payment to the ConVal School District, and extended the sand‑bid deadline. Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted and personnel‑policy edits were postponed.

• Encumber remaining 2025 road overlay pending PSNH settlement (motion passed)
• Accept fuel bids from L&G and Discount Oil for heating oil, diesel, and propane (motion passed)
• Approve building permit for Map 10 Lot 26‑20 Highfield Lane (signed by board)
• Approve payment of $432,520.75 to ConVal School District (payment made)
• Extend sand bid period to October 20 (extension approved)
• Approve minutes of September 29, 2025 (motion passed)
• Postpone edits to personnel policy to a future meeting (decision to defer)
• Request a lighting‑upgrade plan for fire station and town buildings (board directive)

Energy Committee

The Dublin Energy Committee will discuss highlights from the Clean Energy NH LES Conference. It will consider municipal solar installations at the fire station and on town property behind the transfer station. The committee will also review plans for solar/LED street lighting and discuss future meeting speakers.

• Clean Energy NH LES Conference – highlights
• Municipal solar project at the fire station
• Municipal solar project on town property behind the transfer station
• Solar/LED street lights
• Future meetings – speakers

The Energy Committee approved a proposal to add $5,000 to the town’s Energy Capital Reserve Account in the 2026 warrant article. The committee also expressed support for converting the fire station’s lighting to LEDs, with the Select Board to explore funding options. The September 10, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. Members will continue exploring solar projects on town property and other energy‑efficiency initiatives.

• Approved $5,000 addition to Energy Capital Reserve (2026 warrant article) (no vote recorded)
• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Supported Fire Station LED lighting conversion (no vote recorded)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to hear reports from the Library, Conservation Commission, and Planning Board. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the September 23, 2025, meeting.

• Library report by Linda Abram
• Conservation Commission report by Jay Schechter
• Planning Board report by Archie McIntyre

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 budget meeting. The motion passed with four votes in favor, no votes against, one abstention, and two members absent. No other actions were formally decided; the library and Conservation Commission budgets were presented for discussion only.

• Approved 9/23/25 budget meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention, 2 absent)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review budget items for Memorial Day/Patriotic and the Zoning Board. The board will also discuss non-budgetary School Board matters and approve the September 22, 2025, minutes.

• Budget review for Memorial Day/Patriotic
• Budget review for Zoning Board
• Non-budgetary School Board discussion
• Approval of September 22, 2025 minutes

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee reviewed second quarter income and expense budgets, noting that expenses are 47% expended and revenues are 33.69% collected. The committee discussed a projected credit for the town due to a monthly drop of approximately $20,000 in the ConVal bill.

• Reported monthly decrease of approximately $20,000 in ConVal bill
• Overspend noted in Financial Administration (4150) for Treasurer training
• Overspend noted in General Government Buildings (4194) for an archives furnace motor
• Police special detail (4210) to be reimbursed
• Proposed condensed Budget Committee meeting schedule

The committee voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the July 22, 2025 budget meeting. Budgets for the Police Department, Cemetery, and Elections were presented but no votes were taken on them. Attendance changes and the schedule for the next meeting were noted.

• Approved 7/22/25 budget meeting minutes (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review its correspondence file, payroll and accounts payable, and consider several budget items including the library, elections and the Conservation Commission. A petition for Dublin Days will be presented under a Warrant Article. The Board will also consider a building permit for Map 6 Lot 14‑129 on Lonetree Road and vote to approve the minutes from the September 15 meeting.

• Review of correspondence file, payroll and accounts payable
• Budget – Library
• Budget – Elections
• Dublin Days Petition (Warrant Article)
• Building Permit for Map 6 Lot 14‑129, Lonetree Road

The Select Board approved the Veteran’s Credit, the Intent to Cut Timber, and two building permits (129 Lonetree Road and 25 Frost Pond Road). It also approved the September 15 meeting minutes and adopted a policy to include the Pledge of Allegiance on future agendas. The Board decided to pursue a petition warrant article allocating $1,500 for a 2026 Dublin Day and directed the Chair to letter the individual who tampered with the town flagpole. Finally, the Board authorized the Town Administrator to hire an exterminator for a wasp nest at Town Hall.

• Approved Veteran’s Credit (signed by Board)
• Approved Intent to Cut Timber (signed by Board)
• Approved building permits for 129 Lonetree Road and 25 Frost Pond Road (signed by Board)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (vote affirmative)
• Adopted Pledge of Allegiance on future Select Board agendas
• Chair Susan Peters to contact flagpole tampering individual by letter
• Decided on petition warrant article for $1,500 Dublin Day 2026
• Authorized Town Administrator to call exterminator for wasp nest at Town Hall

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It decided not to forward any comments to the Planning Board about Dublin School's proposed bunkhouses and road waiver. The commission also set a meeting of local conservation groups for October 8 at Katy’s house.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes as written
• Decided not to forward comments to Planning Board on school bunkhouse and road waiver request
• Scheduled conservation groups meeting for October 8 at 7:00 PM at Katy’s house

Select Board

The Select Board will hold budget discussions for the Police Department and the Cemetery, as well as budget goal setting. The board will also review a building permit and a cemetery deed.

• Police Department budget review
• Cemetery budget review
• Cemetery Deed #399 for signature
• Building permit for Map 6 Lot 14- 129 Lonetree Road

The Board approved the public and non‑public minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting, each with a vote in the affirmative. It suggested that the Cemetery Trustees increase the annual trust‑fund withdrawal from $4,500 to $7,500 for 2026 to cover extra expenses. Other items such as police grant funding and a building permit were discussed but no formal votes were recorded.

• Approved public minutes of Sep 8, 2025 (vote affirmative)
• Approved non‑public minutes of Sep 8, 2025 (vote affirmative)
• Suggested increasing cemetery trust‑fund withdrawal to $7,500 for 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Cemetery Ceed #399 signed by the Board
• Building permit for 129 Lonetree Road returned to Building Inspector

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will meet to review municipal solar options for the Fire Station and property behind the Transfer Station. The body will also discuss solar/LED street lights and the upcoming Clean Energy NH LES Conference.

• Municipal solar for Fire Station
• Municipal solar for town property behind Transfer Station
• Solar/LED Street Lights
• Clean Energy NH LES Conference (September 25, 2025)

The Energy Committee voted to recommend that the Select Board request a formal LED lighting proposal from Affinity. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting, with James Finnegan abstaining. Members agreed to hold off on an interconnection application for the Cobb Meadow Road solar site while exploring alternative locations. The committee set the next meeting for October 1, 2025.

• Recommended to Select Board to seek formal LED lighting proposal from Affinity (vote passed)
• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (James abstained)
• Agreed to hold off on interconnection application for Cobb Meadow Road solar array
• Susan Peters to convey hold‑off decision to Kearsarge
• James Finnegan to follow up with 603 Solar about Renewable Energy Credits
• Frank Richter to check other towns' financing experiences for LED project
• James and Susan to attend CENH Local Energy Solutions Conference on Sep 25
• Frank Richter to participate in conference on behalf of CENH

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting. They accepted several donated items, including a CD collection, a track pad, furniture and books. The board also adopted amended Family/Medical Leave, Discipline, Sexual Harassment, and Grievance policies. A book‑repair tool purchase was approved for community use.

• Approved minutes of 6/11/25 meeting (motion passed)
• Accepted donated CD collection, track pad, table, desk, refrigerator and books (motion passed)
• Adopted amended Family/Medical Leave policy (motion passed)
• Adopted amended Discipline Policy and Procedures (motion passed)
• Adopted amended Sexual and Other Harassment policy (motion passed)
• Adopted amended Grievance Procedure (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of book‑repair tool for library/community use (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 pm (motion passed)

Select Board

The Select Board will review correspondence, payroll, and accounts payable. The meeting includes scheduled discussions with the Transfer Station/Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee, Police, Conservation Commission, and School Board.

• Review of payroll and accounts payable
• Transfer Station/Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee discussion
• Police department discussion
• Conservation Commission discussion
• School Board discussion

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. Members discussed budget balances, invasive‑species spraying, a possible survey of infestation sources, and upcoming items such as a Dublin Lake Club variance hearing and the NRI project. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on projects were recorded.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Trustees

The board approved the removal of fire/tripping hazard items in the library’s “dungeon.” They also approved using professional‑development funds for a trip to the Boston Public Library on September 27. Additional actions included accepting donated books and repair funds, and deciding that Toadstool will end its book‑ordering partnership.

• Approved minutes of 7/9/25 meeting (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of 6/24/25 special meeting (motion passed)
• Approved acceptance of donated books and $50 repair materials (motion passed)
• Approved use of professional‑development funds for Boston Library trip on Sep 27 (motion passed)
• Decided Toadstool will not continue partnership for book ordering
• Approved removal of fire/tripping hazard items in the “dungeon” (motion passed)
• Planned formation of a fundraising committee and drafting of a warrant article
• Scheduled next meeting for Sep 13, 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will review the correspondence file, payroll, and accounts payable. The board is set to approve updated Transfer Station ordinances, a deed waiver map, and 2026-27 stickers, as well as vote on withdrawing from an Energy Capital Reserve Fund.

• Review of payroll and accounts payable
• Approval of updated Transfer Station Ordinance
• Abatement Map for 10 Lot 20-20 Barney Road
• Approval of Transfer Station Stickers 2026-27
• Vote to withdraw from Energy Capital Reserve Fund

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the September 13 meeting, incorporating a change to the vestibule paint design responsibility. They adopted four revised policies – a Fundraising Participation Policy, a Gift Acceptance Policy, a Parental Access to Minor Records Policy, and a Privacy of Circulation Records Policy – each as amended or as proposed. The board also accepted various gifts received, including books, a $40 donation, a table, and DVDs. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of 9/13/25 with vestibule paint design change (motion passed)
• Adopted Trustee Fundraising Participation Policy as amended (motion passed)
• Adopted Gift Acceptance Policy as amended (motion passed)
• Adopted Parental Access to Minor Records Policy (motion passed)
• Adopted Revised Privacy of Circulation Records Policy (motion passed)
• Accepted donated books, table, DVDs and $40 donation (motion passed)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting unanimously. Susan Phillips‑Hungerford was appointed as a full member of the board. A sign permit for a 15.5 sf sign at 97 Lower Jaffery Road was granted, pending payment of the $25 application fee. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 17, 2025 Planning Board minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Phillips‑Hungerford as a full member (approved)
• Granted sign permit for 97 Lower Jaffery Road, contingent on $25 fee (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (approved)

Energy Committee

The committee approved the minutes of the July 1, 2025 meeting and the minutes of the July 23, 2025 meeting (as amended). No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the August 6 session.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Jack, seconded by Susan)
• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (motion by Jack, seconded by Susan)

Energy Committee

The committee reviewed Eversource’s interconnection policy and its cost implications for the proposed ground‑solar array on town property at Cobb Meadow Road. Members noted that interconnection must occur at an established feeder about one‑third mile away, potentially adding over $1 million in costs. Kearsarge Energy agreed to prepare a proposal offering options for a larger, up‑to‑5‑megawatt array with environmental mitigation measures. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken.

Budget Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 budget meeting (6‑0). Members reviewed the second‑quarter income and expense budgets, noting no red flags and a roughly $20,000 monthly reduction in the ConVal bill. They agreed to adopt a condensed meeting schedule for the fiscal year, with K. Vanderbilt tasked to finalize and post it. Sturdy Thomas will prepare a budget expectations memo by mid‑August.

• Approved minutes from 4/8/25 budget meeting (6-0)
• Adopted condensed budget‑committee schedule (agreement, no vote recorded)

Trustees of Trust Funds

The board approved the April 22, 2025 minutes with a 2‑0‑1 vote. They accepted quarterly deposits and withdrawals totaling $637,275 by a 3‑0 vote. An updated investment policy statement was signed, and the next meeting was scheduled for October 7, 2025.

• Approved 4/22/2025 meeting minutes (vote 2-0-1)
• Accepted $275 perpetual‑care deposit, $630,000 town reserve deposit, $5,000 Sprague withdrawal and $2,000 Appleton withdrawal (vote 3-0)
• Signed updated investment policy statement
• Scheduled next meeting for 10/7/2025 (vote 3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting. It granted a permit for two driveways on Lot 76, Oxbow Road, each not to exceed 300 feet. A subcommittee was appointed to study short‑term rental ordinance changes and public outreach was planned. The Board also set actions on sign regulations, wetlands variance, and allowed school benches without a permit.

• Approved June 19, 2025 Planning Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved driveway permit for two driveways on Lot 76, Oxbow Road (unanimous)
• Appointed subcommittee (Brie, Susan, Jack) to study short‑term rental ordinance
• Agreed to public awareness, publish article in September Dublin Advocate, and hold listening sessions in August/September
• Decided to review proposed temporary sign ordinance changes at next meeting
• Directed Carole to contact State about right‑of‑way restrictions on Route 101 and 137
• Decided to await formal wetlands variance request before proceeding with school outdoor campus plan
• Allowed installation of wooden benches for school amphitheater without town permitting

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It assigned Jay and Brooke to email property owners about invasive‑species treatment and create a brochure in August. Brooke and Katy will conduct a weedwatch on July 25, and Katy will organize an August liaison meeting. Jay will arrange a meeting with Tom Hsu to discuss the NRI program, and the next meeting is scheduled for August 20, chaired by Geoff.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting
• Assigned Jay & Brooke to email property owners about invasive treatment (August)
• Tasked Brooke & Katy to conduct weedwatch on July 25
• Tasked Katy to organize an August liaison meeting
• Tasked Jay to arrange meeting with Tom Hsu on NRI usage
• Scheduled next meeting for August 20, chaired by Geoff

Energy Committee

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting after a motion by Jack and a second by James. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the remaining items were discussed for future planning.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Jack, seconded by James)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. The committee discussed updates on the fire station solar array, a draft MOU with Kearsarge Energy, rate changes announced by the Community Power Coalition of NH, progress toward SolSmart Bronze designation, and plans to resume work on solar street lights after the fire station project. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously approved Don Scott's expedited minimum‑impact wetlands application for the Diana Burnham shoreline project. The commission also approved a letter to the planning board stating no objection to the 100‑50‑foot wetlands setback waiver, with added stipulations, with two members abstaining. Jay will draft and submit the letter before the planning board meeting.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Don Scott's expedited minimum‑impact wetlands application (unanimous)
• Approved letter to planning board stating no objection to 100‑50‑foot waiver with stipulations (unanimous except Katy and John abstained)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. It also approved the June 14, 2025 site‑visit minutes, with one member abstaining. The board granted the Dublin Lake Club a waiver to build 50 feet into the 100‑foot wetland buffer at 34 Lake Road, subject to engineering, drainage and removal conditions. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Planning Board minutes (unanimous, Brie abstaining)
• Approved June 14, 2025 Planning Board site‑visit minutes (unanimous, Rob abstaining)
• Granted Dublin Lake Club 50‑ft wetland buffer waiver with conditions (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Phillips-Hungerford as a full Planning Board member (no vote recorded)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting after moving a comment about contract cleaners. They agreed to schedule a special meeting in July to review library security camera policies and options. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of 5/13/25 with amendment (motion passed)
• Scheduled special trustees meeting for July to review security options

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting, moving the comment on contract cleaners from the Treasurer’s Report to the Director’s Report. They decided to schedule a special meeting in July to review security options and related surveillance policies. Personnel policy documents were tabled for review at a later meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 pm.

• Approved minutes of 5/13/25 with change (motion passed)
• Scheduled special trustees meeting for July to review security options
• Tabled personnel policies for discussion at a future meeting
• Tabled Buildings and Grounds report due to absence
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Energy Committee

The committee voted to recommend that the Select Board approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Kearsarge Energy after incorporating counsel's suggested revisions. The minutes from the May 7 and May 14, 2025 meetings were each approved by motion and second. No other formal actions were taken.

• Recommended to Select Board that town enter MOU with Kearsarge Energy (motion by Jack, seconded by James)
• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Jack, seconded by James)
• Approved May 14, 2025 site‑visit minutes (motion by James, seconded by Susan)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes as written. Katy was appointed chair for the June meeting and a schedule of future chairs was set. Geoff agreed to prepare an educational workshop for August. The commission discussed plans for outreach, wetlands setbacks, and invasive species control.

• Approved minutes (as written)
• Appointed Katy as chair for June meeting
• Scheduled future chairs: July, August, September, October, November, December
• Geoff will prepare an educational workshop in August

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee members inspected the Dublin fire station to evaluate a future roof solar array. The NH Department of Energy has hired Weston & Sampson as the technical monitor for the municipal grant. No approvals, votes, or other actions were recorded.

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. They approved accepting a $100 gift from N. Cayford. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved minutes of 4/9/25 (motion passed)
• Accepted $100 gift from N. Cayford (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 pm (motion passed)

Library Trustees

The trustees voted to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. They also approved accepting a $100 gift from N. Cayford. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved minutes of 4/9/25 (motion passed)
• Accepted $100 gift from N. Cayford (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (motion passed)

Trustees of Trust Funds

The board approved the prior meeting minutes (2‑0) and elected Charlie as Chairperson for 2025‑2026 (2‑0). They approved a $7,000 scholarship fund from the Sprague and Appleton trusts (2‑0) and set the next meeting for July 22, 2025. The meeting was adjourned (2‑0).

• Approved 1/7/2025 minutes (2-0)
• Elected Charlie as Chairperson for 2025/2026 (2-0)
• Approved $7,000 scholarship allocation from Sprague and Appleton funds (2-0)
• Set next meeting for 7/22/2025 at Bar Harbor
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes as written. Members assigned responsibilities for adding physical copies of minutes, preparing articles on grant projects, organizing a land‑conservation presentation, and coordinating invasive‑species spraying. A shared subcommittee meeting on wet‑land buffer setbacks was scheduled for May 13. The commission expressed disagreement with a state‑law interpretation affecting Dublin Lake zoning.

• Approved meeting minutes as written
• Assigned Jay and Brooke to add physical copies of minutes to the Town Hall notebook and backdate them
• Assigned Geoff to write a May article on his CCCD conservation grant and a follow‑up later in the year
• Assigned Katy to lead a June article series on Dublin Lake and to contact the Garden Club for the land‑conservation presentation
• Assigned Jay to run a July article on invasives and the town spraying program
• Scheduled the shared subcommittee meeting on wetland buffer setbacks for May 13
• Approved removal of broken kiosk at Dublin Park by Jerry and Jay, with repair and replacement planned
• Approved organization of the invasive‑spraying program for August, with announcements planned for July

Budget Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the February 11 budget meeting and the February 11 budget hearing meeting, each with a 5‑0 vote and Bill abstaining. Members unanimously nominated Sturdy Thomas to fill the vacant committee seat, K Vanderbilt as Secretary, and Sturdy Thomas as Chair of the committee.

• Approved minutes from 2/11/25 budget meeting (5-0, Bill abstaining)
• Approved minutes from 2/11/25 budget hearing meeting (5-0, Bill abstaining)
• Nominated Sturdy Thomas to fill vacant Budget Committee spot (unanimous)
• Nominated K Vanderbilt as Secretary (unanimous)
• Nominated Sturdy Thomas as Chair of the Committee (unanimous)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting, changing the date for the next meeting to April 9, 2025. They also approved the acceptance of 9 hardback and 24 paperback books that were donated to the library. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. and the next meeting is set for May 7, 2025.

• Approved minutes of 3/12/25 (motion passed)
• Accepted 9 hardback and 24 paperback book donations (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (motion passed)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting and changed the date for the next meeting to April 9, 2025. They also approved the acceptance of donated books—9 hardback and 24 paperback copies. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved minutes of 3/12/25 and changed next meeting date to 4/9/25 (motion passed)
• Accepted donation of 9 hardback and 24 paperback books (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (motion passed)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the March 20, 2025 minutes unanimously. It appointed William Gurny, David Petty and Robert Sullivan to the Capital Improvements Committee, with the motion passing unanimously despite one abstention. The board agreed to consider the solar‑energy review but not make it a priority at this time. It decided to continue the driveway‑regulation review at the next meeting and to develop a public‑hearing schedule.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed William Gurney, David Petty, Robert Sullivan to Capital Improvements Committee (unanimous, Rob abstaining)
• Board agreed solar‑energy review is worth exploring but not a current priority
• Board will continue Driveway Regulations review at next meeting and schedule a public hearing
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

Energy Committee

The committee voted to move its monthly meetings to the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. James Finnegan was confirmed as Dublin’s representative to the Cheshire Community Power Governance Committee, with Susan Peters as alternate. The board approved the March 5 minutes. The committee also decided to proceed with repairs to several street lights near Town Hall and to invite Kearsarge Energy and ReVision Energy to future meetings about the Cobb Meadow Road solar project.

• Changed monthly meeting schedule to first Wednesday at 7 p.m. (approved)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Confirmed James Finnegan as CCP Governance Committee representative (appointed)
• Designated Susan Peters as alternate representative to CCP Governance Committee (appointed)
• Decided to proceed with repairs to Town Hall street lights (approved)
• Agreed to invite Kearsarge Energy representatives to future meetings (agreed)
• Agreed to invite ReVision Energy representatives to future meetings (agreed)
• Susan Peters will attend Planning Board meeting on April 3 to brief on SolSmart (planned)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the previous meeting minutes. Blake Minckler will replace Carole Monroe as the Select Board representative. Jonathan Morgan withdrew from his alternate position. The General Fund balance will be reported at the next meeting after a vote.

• Approved minutes as written
• Appointed Blake Minckler as Select Board representative (replacing Carole Monroe)
• Accepted Jonathan Morgan's withdrawal from alternate role
• Voted to provide General Fund balance at next meeting