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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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

Select Board

The Dublin Select Board will review correspondence, payroll, and accounts payable. Key items include the 2026 budget, a cemetery deed for signature, and a building permit for a lot at 41 East Harrisville Road. The board will also approve minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting.

• 2026 Budget review
• Cemetery Deed #399 for signature
• Building Permit for Map 7 Lot 44 Sub A at 41 East Harrisville Road
• Approval of August 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Planning Board Budget review at 5:00 PM

Library Trustees

This meeting of the Dublin, NH Library Trustees has no agenda available. The agenda text states only 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

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

Planning Board

The Dublin Planning Board will discuss updates to short-term rental housing regulations and sign ordinances at this meeting. The board will also review the status of zoning ordinance updates and address the need for alternate members.

• Review of Short Term Rental Housing Regulations
• Review of Sign Ordinance Regulations
• Status of Updating the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
• Discussion on Alternates Needed
• Wetlands Subcommittee Update

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 will consider a sign permit application for a property on Lower Jaffery Rd. The board is also reviewing regulations for short-term rental housing and sign ordinances.

• Sign Permit Application: Map 8, Lot 5, Lower Jaffery Rd (Caleb Niemela)
• Review of Short Term Rental Housing Regulations
• Review of Sign Ordinance Regulations
• Sign requests for Montshire Pediatric Dentistry
• Status update on updating the Dublin Zoning Ordinance

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 Energy Committee will meet to review updates on municipal solar projects and SolSmart zoning. The body will also discuss solar street lights and plan future meetings with speakers.

• Municipal solar update for the Fire Station
• Municipal solar for town property behind the Transfer Station
• Solar street lights
• SolSmart zoning review update

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)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review payroll, accounts payable, and correspondence. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Transfer Station, Police, and Conservation Commission, as well as reports of cut for two specific properties.

• Report of Cut for 24-127-11-T-37 Pine Acres Lane
• Report of Cut for 25-127-05-T-161 Old Peterborough Road
• Reimbursement to Towns in which Federal and State Forest Land is Situated form for signature
• Review of Transfer Station, Police, and Conservation Commission items

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee is meeting to discuss solar installations on town property. This includes a project behind the Transfer Station and an update on the Fire Station installation.

• Municipal solar project behind Transfer Station
• Fire Station solar installation scheduled for August 14, 2025
• Review of July 1, 2025 minutes

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.

Trustees of Trust Funds

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet to review investment performance for the period ending June 30, 2025. The body will also discuss and vote on current transactions.

• Review of investment performance ending 6/30/2025
• Discussion and approval of current transactions

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)

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)

Planning Board

The Dublin Planning Board will consider a driveway permit application and review regulations for short-term rental housing and signs. The board will also receive updates on the Dublin School Outdoor Campus project and the zoning ordinance update.

• Driveway Permit Application for Map 3, Lot 76, Oxbow Rd. (Bairn Niemela)
• Short Term Rental Housing Regulations Review
• Sign Ordinance Regulations Review
• Dublin School Outdoor Campus Project Update
• Status of Updating the Dublin Zoning Ordinance

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

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a second-quarter budget review and discuss updates to personnel policies regarding lactating employees. The board will also review building permits for four properties and updates on community power and landfill connectivity.

• Budget Review-2nd Quarter
• Personnel Policy Updates for Lactating Employees (RSA 275:78-RSA 275:83)
• Building permits for 469 Upper Jaffrey Road, 119 Learned Road, 36 Gowing Lane, and 1639 Main Street
• Cheshire Community Power update
• Capped landfill connectivity application

Library Trustees

The Dublin Public Library Board of Trustees approved four amended personnel policies (family/medical leave, discipline, harassment, grievance) and accepted donated items including books, furniture, and a CD collection. They also approved museum passes and a book repair tool purchase. The treasurer's report was postponed due to absence.

• Approved minutes of 6/11/25 meeting
• Accepted gifts (CD collection, track pad, table, desk, refrigerator, books)
• Approved Family/Medical Leave Policy as amended
• Approved Discipline Policy and Procedures as amended
• Approved Sexual and Other Harassment policy as amended
• Approved Grievance Procedure as amended
• Approved Aviation Museum and Canterbury Shaker Village passes
• Approved purchase of book repair tool

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 will discuss updates regarding municipal solar projects and community power. The meeting includes reviews of solar street lights and SolSmart zoning.

• Municipal solar update for the Fire Station
• Municipal solar discussion for town property behind the Transfer Station
• Community Power update
• Solar Street Lights discussion
• SolSmart zoning review update

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

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss town administration, police, and cemetery matters. The board is reviewing a transfer station ordinance and the adoption of electronic payments via credit card machine.

• Adoption of RSA 80:52-C Acceptance of Electronic Payments (Credit Card Machine)
• Review of Transfer Station Ordinance
• Abatement recommendation for Map 17 Lot 26-11 Old County Road
• Signature of Audit Management Representation Letter

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 will review the Dublin Lake Club Bathhouse Project. The board will also receive updates on the Dublin School Outdoor Campus and the evaluation of short-term rental housing.

• Dublin Lake Club Bathhouse Project consideration
• Dublin School Outdoor Campus project update
• Short-term rental housing evaluation framework
• Status of Dublin Zoning Ordinance and Driveway Regulation updates
• Sign Regulations Review

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)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review the Transfer Station ordinance and sign building permits. The agenda includes scheduled discussions with the School Board and County Commissioner Chris Coates.

• Review of Transfer Station Ordinance
• Building permit for Map 21 Lot 18 (171 Boulder Drive)
• Building permit for Map 4 Lot 45 (72 Burpee Road)
• Building permit for Map 4 Lot 31 (49 Goldmine Road)
• Meeting with County Commissioner Chris Coates

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 Energy Committee will meet to review updates on solar installations for the Fire Station and town property behind the Transfer Station. The body will also discuss a zoning review update regarding SolSmart.

• Fire Station municipal solar update
• Solar project for town property behind Transfer Station
• SolSmart zoning review update

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)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss town business, including a review of the draft 2024 audit and the Transfer Station Ordinance. The meeting includes scheduled time for the Fire Department and a representative from the Cheshire County Commissioners.

• Review of Draft 2024 Audit
• Review of Transfer Station Ordinance
• Fire Department discussion
• Meeting with Chris Coates of Cheshire County Commissioners

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

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)

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 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)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review correspondence, discuss Transfer Station and School Board matters at scheduled times, approve prior minutes, and hold a non-public session for employee evaluations. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed for old or new business.

• Transfer Station discussion at 4:30 PM
• School Board discussion at 5:00 PM
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2025
• Non-public session for employee evaluations

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review correspondence, payroll, and accounts payable. The agenda includes discussions on highway paving bids and bids for transfer station improvements.

• Highway bids for paving
• Transfer Station bids for improvements
• Review of payroll and accounts payable

Select Board

The Select Board will review and possibly sign a contract for a solar array at the fire station, along with an excavation tax assessment. They will also hear updates from the Police Department and Conservation Commission, and discuss Old Common Road and ConVal matters. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a non-public session.

• Fire Station Solar Array Contract for signature
• Excavation Tax Assessment for signature
• Map 7 Lot 39-B-Cobb Meadow Road discussion
• Police Department update at 4:30 pm
• Conservation Commission update at 5:00 pm

Trustees of Trust Funds

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet on April 22, 2025, to elect a chairperson for the 2025/2026 term, review first-quarter 2025 investment performance with Bryan Sanford, and determine the amount available for 2025 scholarships. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss any transactions or items for the record.

• Elect chairperson for 2025/2026
• Review first-quarter 2025 investment performance
• Determine amount to be made available for 2025 scholarships
• Review and approve meeting minutes from January 7, 2025

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)

Select Board

The Select Board will review correspondence, payroll, and accounts payable. The agenda includes old business regarding Old Common Road and ConVal.

• Review of payroll and accounts payable
• Old business: Old Common Road
• Old business: ConVal

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review minutes, receive a finance report showing General Fund of $7,358.25 and Land Acquisition fund of $99,430.40, and discuss planning for a land conservation presentation. Agenda items include a progress report on the Wetlands Protection Ordinance, updates on Dublin Park kiosk panel repair, and planning for the Earth Day Festival on 4/26 and Town Clean Up Day on 4/19. The Commission will also discuss a Conservation Opportunity Fund project for pollinator habitat, native plants, and stormwater management.

• Finance report: General Fund $7,358.25, Land Acquisition $99,430.40
• Wetlands Protection Ordinance progress report
• Conservation Opportunity Fund project for pollinator habitat and stormwater
• Earth Day Festival planning (4/26) and Town Clean Up Day (4/19)
• Dublin Park kiosk panel repair update

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

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss building permits and transfer station stickers. The agenda includes scheduled time for the School Board and Library, as well as a review of the correspondence file.

• Transfer Station Stickers/Bid Document
• Building permit for Map 7 Lot 53-162 Gerry Road
• Building permit for Map 10 Lot 26-10 Highfield Lane
• Old Common Road and ConVal old business

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)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to elect its Chair and Secretary and fill a vacant member position. The body will also review the first quarter income and expense budgets.

• Election of Chair and Secretary positions
• Appointment of a member to fill a vacancy
• Review of 1st Quarter Income / Expense Budgets

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)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review the MS-535 Financial Report of the Budget and discuss solar options for street lights. The board will also address highway matters and personnel in non-public sessions.

• Discussion of solar options for street lights
• Review of MS-535 Financial Report of the Budget
• Highway discussion
• Old Common Road and ConVal old business

Planning Board

The Dublin Planning Board will vote on appointing William Gurney and David Petty to the Capital Improvements Committee. They will also discuss consultation with Dublin School regarding the outdoor campus, review driveway regulations, and consider solar energy zoning updates. Ongoing items include wetlands subcommittee updates, zoning ordinance revisions, and short-term rental regulations.

• Appoint William Gurney and David Petty to Capital Improvements Committee
• Consultation with Dublin School re Outdoor Campus
• Driveway Regulations Review
• SolSmart - Solar Energy Zoning Review presented by Susan Peters
• Wetlands Subcommittee review of 3/25 meeting

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 Dublin Energy Committee will review minutes and organize committee membership, then discuss updates on municipal solar installations at the Fire Station and town property behind the Transfer Station. They will also explore solar options for town street lights and consider SolSmart solar power zoning. Future meetings and potential speakers will be planned.

• Update on municipal solar at Fire Station
• Solar potential at town property behind Transfer Station
• Exploring solar options for town street lights
• Discussion of SolSmart solar power zoning

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)

Select Board

The Dublin Select Board will discuss a request for proposals for Transfer Station improvements and review the first-quarter budget. They will also consider a building permit at 231 Cobb Meadow Road and address old business regarding Old Common Road and ConVal. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of RFP for Transfer Station improvements
• 1st quarter budget review
• Building permit for Map 7 Lot 73A at 231 Cobb Meadow Road
• Old business: Old Common Road and ConVal

Select Board

The Select Board will receive updates from the Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Police, and Conservation Commission. The board is scheduled to sign a Transfer Station Monitoring Contract and the MS-232 Report of Appropriations Actually Voted.

• Transfer Station Monitoring Contract for signature
• Street Lights repair update
• Appointments for committees and employees
• MS-232-Report of Appropriations Actually Voted for signature
• Discussion of Old Common Road

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

Select Board

The Dublin Select Board will review an abatement update and recommendation from Avitar for two properties: Map 3 Lot 32 Sub F-15 on Forbush Road and Map 7 Lot 22 Sub A-137 on Monument Road. Other business includes approval of March 3 minutes, a new officer approval, a lien list review, and a request for a sports team to use the ball flats. Old business covers Old Common Road.

• Abatement update and recommendation from Avitar for Map 3 Lot 32 Sub F-15, Forbush Road
• Abatement update and recommendation from Avitar for Map 7 Lot 22 Sub A-137, Monument Road
• New officer approval
• Lien list review
• Request for sports team to use the ball flats

Library Trustees

The Dublin Public Library Board of Trustees approved a new internet access policy limiting sessions to 30 minutes by appointment, and elected a new slate of officers. They also accepted gifts, approved nine updated personnel policies, and discussed the Peace Pole warrant article and other building projects.

• Approved minutes of 2.12.25 meeting
• Nominated Waddy Rowe as Alternate Trustee
• Elected officers: Linda Abram (Chair), Maureen Hulslander (Asst. Chair), Julie Rizzo (Secretary), Kathy Nichols (Treasurer)
• Accepted gifts: love seat and chair, 29 hardback books, 34 paperback books
• Adopted internet access policy limiting sessions to 30 minutes by appointment
• Approved nine updated personnel policies (attendance, absenteeism, call-in, tardiness, compensation, jury duty, bereavement, administrative leave, performance evaluation)

Planning Board

The Dublin Planning Board will discuss a sign permit inquiry for 24 Chesham Rd. (Map 5, Lot 11) and an inquiry about a temporary farmstand shed and seasonal farmers market at Monadnock Oil & Vinegar. The board will also review ongoing items including wetlands subcommittee updates, zoning ordinance reprinting, driveway regulations revision, short-term rentals, and expanding public access via YouTube or Zoom. No decisions are anticipated; all items are discussions or updates.

• Sign permit inquiry for 24 Chesham Rd. (Map 5, Lot 11)
• Inquiry about temporary farmstand shed and seasonal farmers market at Monadnock Oil & Vinegar
• Correspondence from Monadnock Ledger Transcript regarding 'Vision for Dublin'
• Update on Wetlands Subcommittee meeting (next meeting March 25 at 4 pm)
• Discussion of updating and reprinting Dublin Zoning Ordinance

The Dublin Planning Board met on March 6, 2025, and approved the February 20, 2025 minutes as amended. The board advised a property owner on Map 05 Lot 11 to withdraw a sign application and seek a Special Exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment before returning for site plan review. It also determined that a temporary produce shed under 200 square feet requires no permits, and discussed a proposed farmers market within the 100-foot buffer of Mud Pond, finding no prohibition in wetland regulations.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Advised sign applicant on Map 05 Lot 11 to withdraw application and seek ZBA Special Exception
• Determined temporary produce shed under 200 sq ft requires no permits
• Found no wetland regulation prohibiting farmers market tables in 100-ft buffer of Mud Pond
• Agreed to forward 2016 Town Vision Statement to Monadnock Ledger Transcript

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will meet to review updates on solar projects and discuss two 2025 warrant articles. These items include solar installations and the Energy Capital Reserve Account.

• Municipal solar update for the Fire Station
• 2025 warrant article for town property behind the Transfer Station
• 2025 warrant article for the Energy Capital Reserve Account

The Energy Committee approved a motion to evaluate all Town-owned street lighting for possible conversion to solar, citing high electricity costs. The committee also discussed a proposed warrant article for a ground solar array on Cobb Meadow Road and noted Dublin's share of Cheshire Community Power discretionary reserves is about $5,000. The NHDOE kickoff for the Fire Station Solar Array has been postponed pending clarification.

• Approved motion to evaluate all Town-owned street lighting for solar conversion (motion by Jack, seconded by James)
• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting (motion by James, seconded by Blake)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss highway and fire department business and review warrants for the Town Meeting. The board will also consider a building permit for a property on Old Chesham Road.

• Review of warrants for Town Meeting
• Building permit for Map 5 Lot 8, 497 Old Chesham Road
• Abatement update
• Discussion on Old Common Road

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a regular meeting with scheduled presentations from the Town Clerk at 4:30, Police at 5:00, and Conservation Commission at 5:30. Business items include discussion of a 603 Solar Contract, driveway engineering, the personnel manual, and signing of veteran's credits and a land use change tax. Several property matters (Map 6 Lot 27 Sub A, Map 4 Lot 31, Map 7 Lot 50-Fisk Lane) and a road agreement are also on the agenda, along with old business and a non-public session.

• 603 Solar Contract discussion
• Driveway Engineering for discussion
• Personnel Manual review
• Veteran's Credits for signature
• Land Use Change Tax for signature

Planning Board

The Dublin Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially decide on a driveway permit application for Map 6, Lot 27-A on Snow Hill Road. They will also approve previous meeting minutes and discuss ongoing items including revisions to driveway regulations, an update from the Wetlands Subcommittee (scheduled for February 25), short-term rental policies, and public access via YouTube or Zoom.

• Driveway permit application for Map 6, Lot 27-A on Snow Hill Road
• Wetlands Subcommittee update scheduled for Tuesday, February 25 at 4:00 pm
• Ongoing discussion of Short Term Rentals
• Review of Driveway Regulations Revision
• Public access to meetings via YouTube or Zoom

The Planning Board approved a driveway permit for Map 6 Lot 27-A, amending the driveway length to 100 feet and waiving the culvert requirement. The board also approved the January 25, 2025 minutes as amended, discussed adding ongoing items to future agendas, and agreed to cancel the March 6 meeting unless needed.

• Approved driveway permit for Map 6 Lot 27-A, amended to 100 ft max, culvert requirement waived
• Approved January 25, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Agreed to cancel March 6, 2025 meeting unless an item arises

Conservation Commission

The commission approved prior minutes and discussed finances, noting the Land Acquisition Fund balance of $99,211.15. Members reallocated duties, with Jay Schechter stepping down as chair and the role to be shared monthly starting in March. They also discussed updating the town's Natural Resources Inventory and participating in Jaffrey's Earth Day event.

• Approved minutes from last meeting as written
• Jay Schechter stepping down as chair; chair duties to be shared monthly starting March
• Brooke Sullivan to remain Secretary and take on Treasurer duties
• Assigned responsibilities for publicity, lake management, easement monitoring, invasives, park maintenance, open space, and wetlands ordinance
• Discussed obtaining quote from Jeff Middleton for updated NRI
• Agreed to participate in Jaffrey Earth Day event on April 26

Library Trustees

The Dublin Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes of the 1/8/25 meeting, accepted $500 in anonymous gifts and 36 books, and approved amended personnel policies covering hiring, firing, EEO, and other employment matters. The board also approved the rollover of certificates of deposit and accepted the director's report, which included updates on grants, programs, and building projects. No major policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved minutes of 1/8/25 meeting
• Accepted $500 anonymous gift and 36 books
• Approved amended personnel policies on hiring, firing, EEO, recruitment, orientation, and FLSA
• Approved CD rollover
• Accepted director's report and treasurer's report

Budget Committee

The Dublin Budget Committee held a public hearing to present the proposed 2025 operating budget of $2,771,192, a 5.26% increase over 2024. The committee reviewed departmental expenses and warrant articles, including capital reserve contributions, road chip sealing, a dump truck purchase, and a police cruiser. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and the next step is the Pre-Town Meeting on March 4, 2025.

• Presented 2025 operating budget of $2,771,192 (5.26% increase)
• Reviewed warrant articles totaling $613,466 for town vote
• No formal votes taken; hearing was informational
• Adjourned unanimously at 7:53 p.m.

Budget Committee

The Dublin Budget Committee met on February 11, 2025, and unanimously approved the minutes from the February 4 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the committee noted upcoming deadlines and meetings, including signing the MS-737 by February 19 and scheduling the Pre-Town Meeting and Town Meeting.

• Approved minutes from 2/4/25 budget meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review payroll, accounts payable, and correspondence. The agenda includes updates regarding the Transfer Station and School Board, as well as a building permit for a specific property.

• Building permit for Map 8 Lot 39-118 Craig Road
• Transfer Station updates
• School Board updates
• Assessment of Town owned properties
• Old Common Road discussion

Budget Committee

The Dublin Budget Committee approved the total operating budget of $2,771,197, a 5.3% increase over last year, and the Police Department budget of $478,972. They also amended several warrant articles, increasing the Police Cruiser allocation to $35,000 and adding $292 for the Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention. All votes were recorded as unanimous except the operating budget (6-1) and Warrant Article 12 (4-3).

• Approved Police Department budget of $478,972 (unanimous)
• Approved total operating budget of $2,771,197 (6-1)
• Re-opened Warrant Article 4 and increased Police Cruiser to $35,000, total $619,000 for Capital Reserve Funds (unanimous)
• Re-opened Warrant Article 8 and accepted at $9,000 for ramp replacement (unanimous)
• Re-opened Warrant Article 12, added $292 for Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention, new total $7,841 (4-3)

Select Board

The Select Board will review correspondence, hear updates from the Highway and Fire departments, and conduct a budget and warrants review. They will also approve minutes from the prior meeting and discuss old business including assessment of town-owned properties, the Educational Advisory Committee, and Old Common Road. No new business is on the agenda.

• Highway department update at 4:30 PM
• Fire department update at 5:00 PM
• Budget review and warrants review
• Assessment of town-owned properties
• Discussion of Dublin Educational Advisory Committee and Old Common Road

Budget Committee

The Dublin Budget Committee reviewed and approved the revenue budget and several expense lines, and made recommendations on warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting. The committee recommended Article 4 with a $615,000 contribution to capital reserves, and also recommended Articles 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, and 16. It did not recommend Articles 8, 10, 12, 17, and 18, and tabled discussion on the Police budget line.

• Approved revenue budget lines including Motor Vehicle Permits @ $395,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Administration budget @ $135,426 (4-2)
• Tabled Police budget line due to 80% increase in computer line
• Approved Building Inspection budget @ $26,297 (5-0-1)
• Approved Highway Budget @ $577,652 (5-1)
• Recommended Article 4: $615,000 to Capital Reserve Funds (5-0-1)
• Recommended Article 5: $225,000 for chip sealing (unanimous)
• Did not recommend Article 8: $9,000 for ADA ramp (2-3-1)

Select Board

The Dublin Select Board will meet to receive updates from the Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Police, and Conservation Commission. They will consider a petition warrant for a Peace Pole, review the town budget, and handle administrative items including warrants, nominations, and permit approvals.

• Petition warrant for Peace Pole
• Budget review
• Petition warrant for Spruce Ridge Drive
• Nomination of Deputy Treasurer
• Approval of building permit for Map 5 Lot 11-26 Chesham Road and timber cutting on two parcels

Budget Committee

The Dublin Budget Committee approved the total operating budget of $2,749,219 for the upcoming year, along with individual department budgets including Highway ($559,152), Solid Waste ($190,402), and Library ($140,835). Adjustments were made to several line items, such as decreasing salt and road signs and increasing equipment repairs. The committee also approved amended minutes from the January 14 meeting.

• Approved amended minutes from 1/14/25 meeting (5-0-1)
• Approved Building Inspection budget @ $22,853 (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management budget @ $12,174 (5-0-1)
• Approved Highway budget @ $559,152 (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Department budget @ $190,402 (unanimous)
• Approved Library budget @ $140,835 (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation Commission budget @ $7,455 (unanimous)
• Approved Total Operating Budget @ $2,749,219 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Dublin Conservation Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed financial reports, noting the Land Acquisition Fund now holds $98,088.94. The commission discussed ongoing projects including a wetlands assessment subcommittee with the Planning Board, an article on invasive species, and potential solar development at the town landfill. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from last meeting as written
• Noted Land Acquisition Fund balance of $98,088.94
• Discussed wetlands assessment subcommittee with Planning Board
• Reported easement monitoring completed and reports submitted for 2024
• No formal votes on substantive items

Budget Committee

The Dublin Budget Committee will meet to review revenue and expense budgets and conduct a preliminary vote on warrant articles. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and schedule a follow-up session on January 21 for the 4th quarter review and final vote on remaining items.

• Review of revenue and expense budgets
• Preliminary vote on warrant articles
• Scheduling of next meeting on January 21 for final review and vote

The Dublin Budget Committee unanimously approved Warrant Article 8, which appropriates $66,000 for a new police cruiser, funded by $55,000 from the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund, $1,500 from the Police Special Detail Account, and $9,500 from taxation. The committee also voted 6-1 to amend Article 5, increasing the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve contribution from $26,000 to $31,000, and approved several departmental budgets including legal, personnel administration, general government buildings, other general government, and fire department. The police department budget was held pending grant questions.

• Approved Warrant Article 8: $66,000 for new police cruiser (unanimous)
• Amended Article 5: Police Cruiser Capital Reserve increased from $26,000 to $31,000 (6-1)
• Approved amended Article 12: $4,000 for Dublin Advocate Newsletter (5-1-1)
• Approved legal budget at $117,665 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel administration budget at $333,157 (unanimous)
• Approved general government buildings budget at $38,999 (unanimous)
• Approved other general government budget at $58,586 (6-1)
• Approved fire department budget at $347,964 (5-0-2)

Select Board

The Dublin Select Board will discuss Transfer Station updates, School Board updates, and a presentation from Kearsarge Energy. They will also review the budget, warrants, and minutes from the previous meeting. Old business includes assessment of town-owned properties and the Dublin Educational Advisory Committee.

• Transfer Station updates
• School Board updates
• Alex Young from Kearsarge Energy presenting
• Kiki Sangermano discussing superintendent position
• Budget Review and Warrants review

Library Trustees

The Dublin Public Library Board of Trustees met on January 8, 2025, and approved the minutes from December 11, 2024, and accepted a gift of 46 books. The board discussed 2025 goals including expanded outreach, two book sales per year, a Library of Things, and new adult programs. They also reviewed building issues, including heating problems and pending warrant articles for exterior painting, windows, and retaining wall work.

• Approved minutes of 12/11/24 (motion by Graves/Hulslander)
• Accepted gift of 23 hardback and 23 paperback books (motion by Nichols/Hulslander)
• Discussed 2025 goals: outreach, book sales, Library of Things, adult programs
• Set preliminary deadline for warrant articles to Budget Committee as 1/14/2025
• Agreed to explore 125th anniversary celebration in 2026
• Scheduled trustee training day and community feedback mechanisms (proposed)
• Directed L. Graves to clarify maintenance responsibility for water equipment
• Agreed to sell unneeded dehumidifiers

Energy Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Dublin Energy Committee. Members will discuss updates on the Community Power program, municipal solar installations at the Fire Station and the town property behind the Transfer Station, and a proposed warrant article for the Energy Capital Reserve Account at the 2025 Town Meeting.

• Community Power program update
• Fire Station solar project update and next steps
• Solar assessment for town property behind Transfer Station
• 2025 Town Meeting warrant article for Energy Capital Reserve Account

The Energy Committee discussed the approved NHDOE grant for a Fire Station solar array, with a draft project agreement from 603 Solar under review by Town Counsel and Primex. The Select Board agreed to include a warrant article gauging community interest in a ground solar array on Cobb Meadow Road, following a forester site visit. The committee approved the December 11, 2024 minutes.

• Approved December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Jack, seconded by James)
• Select Board agreed to include a warrant article on exploring a ground solar array on Cobb Meadow Road
• Draft Fire Station solar project agreement to be reviewed by Town Counsel and Primex

Trustees of Trust Funds

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet to review investment performance for the fourth quarter of 2024. The body will also process transactions for that period and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Investment review of fourth qtr. 2024 by Bryan Sanford of Bar Harbor Bank
• Approval and processing of 4th qtr. 2024 transactions
• Review and approval of 10/8/2024 minutes

The Dublin Trustees of Trust Funds approved the prior meeting minutes and several payments, including $4,500 for perpetual care funds, $2,200 for the Community Church trust, and $9,989 for town hall maintenance. They reviewed the 2024 investment performance and discussed draft warrant articles for 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes from 10/8/2024 (2-0)
• Approved $4,500 annual distribution of perpetual care funds from Total Cemeteries (2-0)
• Approved $2,200 annual distribution of income from Community church trust to Dublin Community Church (2-0)
• Approved $9,989 payment to town of Dublin for town hall maintenance under warrant article #7 (2-0)
• Set next meeting for 4/15/2025 at Bar Harbor (2-0)

Budget Committee

The Dublin Budget Committee reviewed multiple warrant articles for the 2025 Town Meeting, approving some and placing holds on others pending further information. They recommended Warrant Article #11 for a credit card machine and #14 for Expendable Trust Funds, while tabling discussions on road construction, chip sealing, transfer station repairs, the newsletter, and agency contributions. The committee also began reviewing the operating budget, accepting several department budgets but rejecting the Financial Administration budget and tabling others.

• Approved minutes of December 17 meeting (6-0-1)
• Recommended Warrant Article #11: $4,395 for credit card machine (6-1)
• Recommended Warrant Article #14: $11,000 for Expendable Trust Funds (unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Budget @ $128,903 (4-1-2)
• Accepted Elections, Registrations & Vital Statistics Budget @ $4,745 (7-0)
• Rejected Financial Administration Budget @ $142,896 (3-4)
• Accepted Revaluation Budget @ $31,564 (6-1)
• Accepted Planning & Zoning Budget @ $9,443 (5-2)

Select Board

The Select Board will receive updates from the Highway and Fire Departments and conduct a budget review. The meeting also includes discussions on town-owned property assessments and Old Common Road.

• Budget Review
• Assessment of Town owned properties
• Old Common Road
• Dublin Educational Advisory Committee
• Highway and Fire Department updates