Littleton public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

The Littleton Zoning Board of Adjustment will discuss a request from Michael Garcia (ZBA25-09) for a special exception under Article IV, Section 4.02.03 of the zoning ordinance to permit a multi‑family dwelling at 491 Mount Eustis Road, map 95 lot 3, in the R‑2 zone. The board will also review the minutes from its November 25, 2025 meeting.

• Special exception request (ZBA25-09) for a multi‑family dwelling at 491 Mount Eustis Rd, map 95 lot 3, R‑2 zone
• Review of minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting

The Littleton Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to grant a special exception for a multi‑family dwelling at 491 Mount Eustis Road in the R‑2 zone. The approval was given with no conditions and a 30‑day appeal period was noted. The board also approved the November 25, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Granted special exception for 4‑unit multifamily at 491 Mount Eustis Rd (3‑2 vote)
• Approval issued with no conditions; 30‑day appeal period
• Approved minutes from November 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board will hold three CDBG public hearings covering the Community Center Improvement Project, the Residential Anti‑Displacement & Relocation Assistance Plan, and the Updated Housing & Community Development Plan. Business items include a Bike North Country Benefit Ride presentation by Bruce Caplain, a second right of refusal for the property named Bertha, and the 2025 encumbrances report. The Town Manager will present the November financial report and an update on the 2026 budget and warrant.

• CDBG public hearing – Community Center Improvement Project
• CDBG public hearing – Residential Anti‑Displacement & Relocation Assistance Plan
• CDBG public hearing – Updated Housing & Community Development Plan
• Bike North Country Benefit Ride – presentation by Bruce Caplain
• Second Right of Refusal for Bertha – item by Manager Brown

The board voted to submit the Littleton Community Center Improvements CDBG application and authorized the Town Manager to sign and execute related documents (4‑0). It also adopted the Anti‑displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan and the Updated Housing and Community Development Plan (each 4‑0). Additional actions included approving 2025 encumbrances, supporting a regional bike benefit ride, and recording support for a second right of refusal for the Bertha museum (all 4‑0).

• Approved submittal of Littleton Community Center CDBG application and authorized Town Manager to sign (4‑0)
• Adopted Anti‑displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the CDBG project (4‑0)
• Adopted Updated Housing and Community Development Plan (4‑0)
• Approved 2025 encumbrances for Town Office, Police, Transfer Station, and Opera House (4‑0)
• Supported Bike North Country benefit ride scheduled for September 19, 2026 (4‑0)
• Recorded support for Second Right of Refusal for the Bertha museum (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of 12/8/2025 BOS Meeting (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of 12/8/2025 BOS Non‑Public Meeting (4‑0)

Parks and Recreation

The Littleton Parks and Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It will receive revenue and expense reports and budget updates from the department. Old business includes a final worksession on policy review and updates on a drainage project. New business will cover topics from the Youth Basketball Commissioner and set dates for upcoming meetings.

• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Revenue/Expense reports from the Parks and Recreation Department
• Budget updates for the department
• Policy Review – Final Worksession
• Drainage Project updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to hold a non‑public session and to seal its minutes. It then accepted the November 13, 2025 minutes and approved the 2025 budget with a 6‑0 vote. Several finance articles were also approved, each by a 3‑0 vote, establishing new capital reserve funds and a revolving fund.

• Motion to go into non‑public session carried unanimously by voice vote
• Motion to seal non‑public meeting minutes carried unanimously by voice vote
• Approved November 13 2025 meeting minutes unanimously by voice vote
• Accepted 2025 Parks & Rec budget articles 6‑0
• Approved Article 30 P&R Revolving Fund (3‑0)
• Approved Article 31 Transfer pool funds to swimming‑pool CRF (3‑0)
• Approved Article 32 Discontinue Remich Park building replacement reserve fund (3‑0)
• Approved Article 33 Establish buildings and facilities capital reserve fund (3‑0)

Budget Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of leasing versus purchasing, review the Community Reinvestment Fund and the town’s fund balance, and consider other items. The committee will then vote on any warrants presented.

• Approve minutes from December 11, 2025 meeting
• Discuss lease vs. purchase benefits and drawbacks
• Review CRF and town fund balance
• Consider other discussion items
• Vote on warrants

Water and Light Commission

The Littleton Water and Light Commission will review the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a public concern from Bruce Hadlock of Mt Eustis. The operation manager will give updates on a project and on dam removal. The CEO/Treasurer will present the MPA certificate of authority, reports from Dufrene Group and Horizon – well B, and conduct a budget hearing with approval of capital projects.

• Review of December 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public concern presented by Bruce Hadlock (Mt Eustis)
• Operation manager report: project update and dam removal update
• CEO/Treasurer report: MPA certificate of authority, Dufrene Group, Horizon – well B
• Budget hearing and approval of capital projects

Budget Committee

The Littleton Budget Committee meeting on December 11, 2025 will consider updates to the town’s budget. Items include a review of the operating budget and the town’s warrant articles. The committee will also discuss any other matters before adjourning.

• Budget revisions – update
• Operating budget review
• Town warrant articles review

The committee approved the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to postpone any votes on the draft warrant articles, leaving them for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. after a motion carried.

• Approved December 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Postponed voting on all draft warrant articles (no vote taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (motion carried)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board accepted a $125,000 Department of Justice COPS grant for a School Resource Officer, contingent on a future town‑meeting vote. It also authorized a permanent no‑parking zone on High Street between Clay Street and 101 High Street. The Board corrected the appointment term for Recreation Commissioner Courtney Bowler to March 2027. Finally, it approved transferring HAZMAT equipment to the Twin State Fire Mutual Aid District with a conditional return clause.

• Accepted $125,000 SRO grant (award #15JCOPS-25-GG-0096-UHPX), vote 3-1
• Authorized permanent parking restriction on High Street between Clay St and 101 High St, vote 4-0
• Corrected Courtney Bowler Recreation Commission appointment term to March 2027, vote 3-1
• Approved transfer of HAZMAT equipment inventory to Twin State Fire Mutual Aid District, vote 4-0

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear presentations from various town departments including Revenue, Welfare, and the Tax Collector. The body will also discuss the schedule for negotiated agreement progress and provide an update on petitioned warrant articles.

• Departmental presentations on Revenue, Debt Service, and Capital Outlay
• Departmental presentations on Welfare and Town Insurance
• Departmental presentations on Executive, Elections, Registration, and Vitals
• Discussion on Negotiated Agreement Progress schedule
• Update on Petitioned Warrant Articles

The committee approved the minutes after amending the time of Mary Menzies' departure from 5:30 to 5:45. No budget items or other proposals were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned. Members noted that a follow‑up meeting will be held the next day to review petitioned warrant articles before the Jan 13 deadline.

• Approved amended minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board approved a motion allowing non‑voters to speak at the special town meeting. Voters also approved placing a $2,500,000 borrowing warrant for the Littleton Waste Water Treatment Plant on the upcoming ballot.

• Approved motion to allow non‑voters to speak (affirmative vote)
• Approved placing $2,500,000 wastewater plant bond warrant on ballot (passed)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board voted to continue the special‑exception application ZBA25‑09 for a multi‑family dwelling at 491 Mount Eustis Road until December 23, 2025. The motion was approved by all members present. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Continue ZBA25‑09 special‑exception request until Dec 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board will discuss the 2026 budget and warrant alongside a 2025 budget report. The board is also reviewing a proposed battery storage project and a CDBG application for the Community House.

• Transfer of $1,500 “Bertha” donation to Eureka Hose Company
• LWL proposed battery storage project
• Community House CDBG application
• ARPA WWTF grant amendment
• 2026 Budget & Warrant discussion

The Select Board transferred $1,500 from a Mascoma Bank donation to the Eureka Hose Company for the purchase of the antique fire apparatus “Bertha.” The Board authorized the Town Manager to execute an amendment to the ARPA grant for the wastewater treatment plant. A tentative public hearing for a Community Development Block Grant application was set for December 22. The Board also moved the meeting into a non‑public session and approved all prior meeting minutes.

• Approved transfer of $1,500 donation to Eureka Hose Company (5‑0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute ARPA Grant Amendment No. 1 for WWTP (5‑0)
• Set tentative date of December 22 for CDBG public hearing (decision, no vote recorded)
• Moved meeting to non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for 11/7, 11/10 (public and non‑public), and 11/14 meetings (5‑0 each)

Budget Committee

The Littleton Budget Committee meeting will begin with a call to order and approval of the November 13, 2025 minutes. Committee members will hear presentations from several departments, including Police, Dispatch, Animal Control, Human Resources, Planning and Zoning, Town Offices, and the Cemetery. The committee will then discuss the bottom line of the town budget and review revenue and other resources before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting
• Departmental presentations by Police Department, Dispatch, Animal Control, Human Resources, Planning and Zoning, Town Offices, and Cemetery
• Discussion of the budget bottom line and revenue resources

The committee approved the November 13, 2025 minutes with a modification to the conflict‑of‑interest policy (motion by Dan, seconded by Mary, carried). The meeting was then adjourned at 7:21 p.m. (motion by John G., seconded by Bill, carried). No other items were voted on.

• Approved November 13 minutes as amended (motion by Dan, seconded by Mary, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. (motion by John G., seconded by Bill, carried)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved the PB25‑13 subdivision request for two lots on Monroe Road. The Board also approved the meeting minutes with a 6‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). After discussion of future housing and zoning measures, the meeting was adjourned. The Board will continue housing‑related discussions at its December 16 meeting and hold a public hearing on warrant articles on January 6.

• Approved 2‑lot subdivision PB25‑13 at 1950‑1952 Monroe Road (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (6‑0‑1, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Conservation Commission

The commission accepted the September 2025 minutes. A motion to donate $120 to the Community House was passed. The Dells Dam license fee was raised from $1,500 to $3,000 per year. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Accepted September 2025 minutes
• Approved donation of $120 to Community House
• Increased Dells Dam license fee to $3,000 per year

Water and Light Commission

The Littleton Water and Light Commission will review the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting and hear reports from the operation managers and the CEO/Treasurer. The agenda includes discussion of water rates, connection fees, legal opinions on owned land, battery storage, and lead and copper issues. Commissioners will decide whether to approve the capital budget and consider energy procurement matters.

• Review minutes of the November 3, 2025 meeting
• CEO/Treasurer report on water rates and connection fees
• Approval of the Water & Light Capital Budget
• Discussion of energy procurement
• Legal opinion on LWL owned land

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Littleton Select Board held a public hearing on a proposed $2,500,000 bond to fund replacement parts and repairs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. After a presentation and public questions, the Board voted 5‑0 to recommend the bond for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. The bond would cover temporary and permanent repairs and related costs. No other actions were decided.

• Recommended $2,500,000 WWTP bond (5-0)

Budget Committee

The Littleton Budget Committee meeting will review departmental presentations from DPW Administration, Highway, Building Maintenance, Street Lighting, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The committee will discuss the overall budget process and schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• DPW Administration presentation
• DPW Highway presentation
• DPW Building Maintenance presentation
• Street Lighting presentation
• Wastewater Treatment Plant presentation

The committee approved the amended minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting and the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting, each by a motion that carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved amended minutes of October 30, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Parks and Recreation

The Littleton Parks and Recreation Commission will approve minutes from the October 16 and November 7, 2025 meetings. It will receive department budget and revenue/expense updates, and hear reports on the drainage project, policy review next steps, and the Mountain Sports League. New business will include topics raised by commissioners.

• Approve meeting minutes from 10/16/2025
• Approve meeting minutes from 11/7/2025
• Budget meeting updates
• Drainage project updates
• Mountain Sports League discussion

The commission voted to accept the October 16, 2025 minutes and the November 7, 2025 minutes, each with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also carried unanimously at 6:53 PM. No other actions were formally decided during this session.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 PM (unanimous)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Littleton Select Board will review and decide on acquiring Harvest Court Road. A public hearing will be held on the acceptance of Bertha, presented by Chief Chad Miller. The board will also approve minutes from five prior meetings and may enter a non‑public session for matters covered by RSA 91‑A:3.

• Acquisition of Harvest Court Road
• Public hearing on acceptance of Bertha – Chief Chad Miller
• Approval of minutes from five previous meetings
• Potential non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3 exemptions

The Select Board approved the donation of the 1931 American LaFrance fire engine, valued at $100,000, with conditions for town maintenance and a $1 right of first refusal for Eureka Hose. The Board also accepted Harvest Court as a town‑owned road. Finally, the Board appointed Kerri Harrington as Chair and Roger Lehmann as Vice Chair until the March election. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved donation of 1931 American LaFrance fire engine with maintenance and $1 right of first refusal (5-0)
• Accepted Harvest Court as a Town owned road (5-0)
• Appointed Kerri Harrington as Chair and Roger Lehmann as Vice Chair until March election (5-0)

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss funding for a drainage project. The meeting may include a nonpublic session to discuss personnel matters, claims, or emergency functions.

• Drainage Project Funds
• Nonpublic session for personnel or claims
• Emergency functions discussion

The Parks and Recreation Commission amended the October 16 motion to allow spending up to $10,000 from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund for the Remich Park drainage project. The amendment was moved by Courtney Bowler, seconded by Heidi Hurley, and passed unanimously (3‑0). All members agreed the funds would cover unanticipated expenses and avoid needing another meeting.

• Amended prior motion to authorize up to $10,000 from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund for the Remich Park drainage project (3-0)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The board entered a nonpublic session to discuss a possible parcel transfer in the Industrial Park. After returning to the public session, they voted 3‑0 to authorize Town Manager Troy Brown to prepare a warrant article for the transfer to the Littleton Industrial Development Corporation. The board then adjourned the work session by a 3‑0 vote.

• Entered nonpublic session (vote: 3‑2)
• Motion to seal minutes passed (vote: 3‑2)
• Authorized Town Manager to prepare warrant article for land transfer to LIDC (3‑0)
• Adjourned work session (3‑0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hear presentations from five town departments. Members will discuss budget guidance and review information regarding tax impacts on median homes and tax rate affordability.

• Transfer Station Revolving Fund presentation
• Fire and Ambulance presentation
• Finance presentation
• Real Estate Appraisal presentation
• Legal presentation

The Budget Committee decided to table the truck scale listed in the 2026 capital improvement plan, pending further investigation. No other budget items were formally approved or denied at this meeting. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

• Truck scale project tabled (no vote recorded)
• Minutes corrections to be brought forward at next meeting for approval
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will consider a subdivision application (PB25-12) to convert duplexes at 196 Washington Street in the R‑I zone to condominium ownership. It will also review recommendations for zoning amendments and adopt the minutes from the October 21 meeting. The agenda notes upcoming dates for a November 18 meeting with North Country Council and a tentative December 16 public hearing on the proposed amendments.

• Subdivision request (PB25-12) to convert duplexes at 196 Washington Street, R‑I zone, to condominium ownership
• Review of zoning amendment recommendations
• Adoption of minutes from the 10‑21‑25 meeting
• November 18 meeting with Angie from North Country Council to discuss potential zoning amendments
• Tentative public hearing on December 16 for proposed zoning amendments

The Littleton Planning & Zoning Board approved PB25-12, converting the two duplexes at 196 Washington Street (map 86 lot 25-1) to condominium ownership. The motion was made by K. Harrington, seconded by R. Bowler, and passed unanimously. The board also approved the meeting minutes as written and adjourned the session. No members of the public commented.

• Approved conversion of duplexes to condominiums at 196 Washington St (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and receive budget guidance from the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager. The committee will hear presentations from several town departments. The meeting includes an update on the tax rate.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Tax rate update
• Budget guidance from BOS and Town Manager
• Department presentations: Library, Opera House, Parks & Recreation, Executive, Elections, Registration & Vitals, and Tax Collector

The committee unanimously elected Diane Cummings as Chair and Dan Stearns as Vice‑Chair. Budget proposals for the library, opera house, and parks & recreation were presented but no approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Elected Diane Cummings as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dan Stearns as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Littleton Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider four requests for variances and special exceptions. These items involve residential and commercial development projects across the town.

• Variance request for a 4-unit dwelling at 59 West Main Street (ZBA25-08)
• Special Exception request for a multi-family dwelling at 491 Mount Eustis Road (ZBA25-09)
• Variance request for a non-conforming setback at 0 & 25 Ammonoosuc Street (ZBA25-10)
• Special Exception request for a Retail Gasoline Station at 431 Cottage Street (ZBA25-11)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied the variance request (ZBA25-08) for a 4‑unit dwelling at 59 West Main Street, citing failure to meet criteria #5. Votes were: DePalma – grant; Fiandaca, Lavine, Hawkins, and Wright – deny. The applicants were told a rehearing request must be filed within 30 days. The special‑exception request (ZBA25-09) for 491 Mount Eustis Road was discussed, but no vote or decision was recorded.

• Denied variance ZBA25-08 for 59 West Main St (grant vote 1, deny votes 4)
• Rehearing request for denied variance must be submitted within 30 days
• No decision recorded on special exception ZBA25-09 for 491 Mount Eustis Rd

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Littleton Select Board meeting will consider several fee schedule amendments for the Transfer Station and Fire Department, adopt updates to the town's agenda and conflict‑of‑interest policies, and vote on a Special Town Meeting request to approve a hand‑count ballot. The board will also address a resignation and appointment to the Planning Board and review proposed changes to the General Assistance policy. Additional items include budget reports and public comments.

• Transfer Station Fee Schedule – review and adoption of proposed amendments (Manager Brown)
• Fire Department Fee Schedule – review and adoption of proposed amendments (Chief Miller)
• Special Town Meeting Approval of Hand Count Ballot (Manager Brown)
• Resignation of Planning Board member Mary Menzies and appointment of Kevin Kihslinger (term exp March 2026)
• General Assistance Policy – review and adoption of proposed amendments (Manager Brown)

The Board voted 5‑0 to adopt the amended Transfer Station and Fire Department fee schedules, effective Jan. 1 2026. It also unanimously approved the minutes from three prior meetings and passed a resolution supporting a letter requesting fair consideration of the Mann’s Hill Road Crossing project. No other motions were contested.

• Approved new Transfer Station and Fire Department fee schedules (effective Jan 1 2026) – vote 5‑0
• Approved minutes of 9/22/2025 BOS meeting – vote 5‑0
• Approved minutes of 9/22/2025 BOS non‑public meeting – vote 5‑0
• Approved minutes of 10/16/2025 BOS work session – vote 5‑0
• Approved support letter for Mann’s Hill Road Crossing Project – vote 5‑0

Budget Committee

The Select Board, Board of Education, and Budget Committee will meet to discuss tax setting and budget influencers for 2026 and 2027. The session includes updates on revaluation, tax base growth, and spending goals.

• C.I.P. update and future usage for budget development and grant applications
• Revaluation update and projected tax rate
• Review of year-end undesignated fund balances and retained funds
• Discussion of 2026 Town and 2026/27 School budget influencers
• Maintenance planning based on Grafton County Courthouse informational meeting

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The October 23, 2025 quarterly meeting presented updates on the Capital Improvement Plan, tax revaluation, budget status, school funding, and wastewater repairs. A proposal was made to move the next quarterly meeting to January 21, 2026, but no vote or decision was recorded. No substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board elected Calvin Beaulier as the new Vice Chair. The board also approved the minutes from the September 2 and October 7 meetings. Both actions were adopted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Elected Calvin Beaulier as Vice Chair (unanimous approval)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous approval)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous approval)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will vote to adopt governance by-laws and discuss the holiday market. The body is also planning dates and budgeting for FF2026 events.

• Vote to adopt by-laws/governance
• Holiday market planning and Opera House availability
• FF2026 planning for June 5, July 3, and August 7
• Review of commissioner membership expirations for 2026

The commission agreed to establish formal secretary and treasurer positions and will revisit its organizational structure in November. It decided to charge fees for Riverfront Commons vendor spots, require liability insurance, and request a three‑month advance notice for applications. The group also planned holiday market promotion, a 24‑hour draw‑a‑thon, and new First Friday and Main Street event activities, and scheduled a follow‑up meeting in mid‑November to discuss budget and entertainment options.

• Agreed to establish formal secretary and treasurer roles
• Decided to revisit organizational structure and meeting procedures in November
• Approved charging fees for Riverfront Commons vendor spots and requiring liability insurance
• Agreed to require a 3‑month advance notice for vendor applications
• Planned to create a map of potential Main Street event layouts
• Decided to explore youth bands and street performers for First Friday 2026
• Approved development of a passport‑style scavenger hunt for Main Street businesses
• Scheduled next meeting for mid‑November to discuss budget planning and entertainment options

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the drainage work proposal for Remich Park, with costs not to exceed $90,988.60. They also adopted a footer stating the youth basketball documents were reviewed and approved on 10/16/2025. The commission gave notice that the Mountain Sports League contract will end after its October 19 event, with storage removed by 5 PM. A $7,500 consulting budget for a Remich Park conditions survey was authorized.

• Motion to call meeting to order passed 3-0
• Approved minutes from 8/21/2025 passed 3-0
• Approved minutes from 9/25/2025 passed 3-0
• Approved footer “reviewed and approved by the Commission on 10/16/2025” for youth basketball documents passed 3-0
• Approved drainage work project proposal for Remich Park, not to exceed $90,988.60 passed 3-0
• Approved notice to Mountain Sports League that contract ends after Oct 19 event and storage removal by 5 PM passed 3-0
• Authorized $7,500 consulting for existing conditions survey at Remich Park passed 3-0
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed 3-0

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board will discuss a town meeting concerning emergency repairs to the wastewater treatment plant. It will also review the Conflict of Interest Policy, the Agenda Policy, the Transfer Fee Schedule, the Fire Fee Schedule, and the Camping Ordinance. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

• Town Meeting for Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency Repairs
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Agenda Policy
• Transfer Fee Schedule
• Fire Fee Schedule

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to petition the Superior Court for a Special Town Meeting to raise and appropriate $2,500,000 for emergency repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion was moved by Roger Emerson and seconded by Kerri Harrington. The Board will post notice of the Special Meeting at the library, water & light, police and fire departments, town office, website and in the Caledonian Record. Other agenda items such as the Conflict of Interest Policy and Transfer Fee Schedule were discussed but not decided.

• Approved petition to Superior Court for Special Town Meeting to raise $2,500,000 (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved application PB25‑11 for two‑lot line adjustments at 82 Bear Paw Trail and 484 Manns Hill Road, conditional on obtaining required NHDES permits. A resolution commending former member Mary Menzies for her service was adopted unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved PB25-11 lot line adjustments (subject to NHDES permits) – motion passed unanimously
• Adopted resolution commending Mary Menzies for her service – motion passed unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed unanimously

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will tour Remich Park and review its current challenges, including walking path erosion and drainage. Commissioners will consider a long‑term strategy for the department’s programming and financing, including the possibility of establishing a capital reserve for a new recreation building. The meeting will also present a Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment Survey from the Friends of Remich Park.

• Remich Park facility tour covering walking path, broadcasting towers, green building, pool building, and Little League field
• Discussion of walking path drainage, erosion, and overgrown areas
• Consideration of creating a capital reserve fund for a new recreation building
• Review of major safety concerns such as drainage issues and need for bathroom facilities
• Presentation of the Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment Survey by Friends of Remich Park

The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved a motion to let the Park Director proceed with removing three identified dead trees at Remich Park. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Authorized removal of the dead maple by the pool parking area, pine by the light pole on the sledding hill, and birch next to the Little League Snack Shack (unanimous vote)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding the expenditure of unanticipated funds. The board is also reviewing lease purchase agreements for emergency and public works vehicles and the transfer station fee schedule.

• Public hearing on acceptance and expenditure of $90,988.60 in unanticipated funds
• $300,000 Ambulance 5-year lease purchase
• $375,000 Sweeper Vacuum Truck 8-year lease purchase
• $126,976 PW Dump/Plow Truck 3-year lease purchase
• Transfer Station Fee Schedule review

The Select Board accepted $90,988.60 of unanticipated revenue to improve drainage and facilities at Remich Park (5‑0). It also authorized the Town Manager to close out the InvestNH demo grants for Remich Park, Rail Trail Village and the Ammonoosuc property (5‑0). Finally, the Board approved three lease‑purchase agreements for an ambulance, a street‑sweeper vacuum truck, and a dump/plow truck (5‑0).

• Accepted $90,988.60 unanticipated revenue for Remich Park improvements (5‑0)
• Authorized Town Manager to close out InvestNH demo grants (5‑0)
• Approved $300,000 5‑year ambulance lease‑purchase (5‑0)
• Approved $375,000 8‑year street‑sweeper vacuum truck lease‑purchase (5‑0)
• Approved $126,976 3‑year dump/plow truck lease‑purchase (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from prior meetings (all votes 5‑0 or 4‑0‑1)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the July meeting minutes. No August minutes were available because the August meeting lacked a quorum. Commissioners decided not to replace a picnic table due to low use and to defer dam work for the year because bids were too high. Tom Alt agreed to order trail‑marking paint.

• Approved July minutes (Gardner/Val)
• No August minutes (meeting lacked quorum)
• Decided not to replace picnic table (lack of use)
• Deferred dam work for 2025 (bids too high)
• Tom Alt to order trail marking paint

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board moved and seconded a motion to go into a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3 II(c). The motion carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The public portion of the meeting closed at 4:58 pm. No other decisions were made during the discussion of the fire department overtime study.

• Motion to enter non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3 II(c) passed 5‑0

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board voted to reject the six bids received for the Dells Dam project and will pursue negotiations with a bidder to reduce costs. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting also included updates on the C‑PACER program and various public works projects, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Rejected all six Dells Dam bids; plan to negotiate (no vote tally recorded)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request to subdivide a lot on Partridge Lake Road and a request to merge two lots. The meeting also includes a presentation from the North Country Council.

• Request for 2-lot subdivision of map 52 lot 32 on Partridge Lake Road (PB25-10)
• Request to merge map 35 lots 6 and 7
• Presentation from North Country Council

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the PB25-10 request to split map 52 lot 32 into a 5.61‑acre lot and a 39.72‑acre lot on Partridge Lake Road; the motion passed unanimously. The Board also approved a merge of map 35 lots 6 and 7 after a motion and second, with the motion passing by all members. Minutes for the meeting were subsequently approved.

• Approved PB25-10 two‑lot subdivision (unanimous vote)
• Approved merge of map 35 lots 6 & 7 (passed by all)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Littleton Select Board held a public hearing on the Great River Hydro settlement and pilot agreement. After discussion, the Board members each voted yes, resulting in unanimous approval of the settlement that replaces the 2024 tax abatement with a five‑year fixed PILOT payment schedule. The agreement provides a set dollar amount for taxes over the next five years and ends pending litigation.

• Approved Great River Hydro settlement and 5‑year PILOT agreement (unanimous)

CIP Committee

The committee reviewed the status of project sheets and plan formatting. The new document will include an overall project summary, individual department summaries, and the plan description. A bond schedule was recommended and will be discussed by Joanna and Troy with Lori. Steve Nilhas will provide school project sheets and Tony Ilacqua will provide transfer‑station sheets by the second week of September; a final draft will be reviewed at the September 25 meeting, then the Planning Board will review it on October 7 and present it to the joint Selectboard and Budget Committee on October 23.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three requests for special exceptions to the Littleton Zoning Ordinance. These requests involve a multi-unit dwelling and two commercial facilities. The board will also review minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting.

• Request for a 3-unit dwelling at 59 West Main Street (ZBA25-05)
• Request for a Recreation Facility at 34 Bigelow Loop (ZBA25-06)
• Request for a Restaurant at 34 Bigelow Loop (ZBA25-07)

The Littleton Planning & Zoning Board voted to grant the special exception applications ZBA25-06 for a recreation/fitness facility and ZBA25-07 for a restaurant at 34 Bigelow Loop in the Rural zone. All voting members granted each application. The board also approved ZBA25-05 for a 3‑unit dwelling at 59 West Main Street. The July 22, 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved ZBA25-06 recreation facility at 34 Bigelow Loop (grant)
• Approved ZBA25-07 restaurant at 34 Bigelow Loop (grant)
• Approved ZBA25-05 3‑unit dwelling at 59 West Main Street (grant)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (grant)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing regarding a substance abuse grant and review the 2024 audit. The meeting includes updates on the July 2025 General Fund Budget and a discussion on a draft lease for LORR.

• Public hearing on Substance Abuse Grant with Chief Paul Smith
• Presentation of 2024 Audit by Vachon, Clukay & Company
• July 2025 General Fund Budget Report
• LORR Draft Lease discussion
• Pace Program presentation

The Select Board voted 4‑0 to accept and authorize the $135,605 Substance Abuse Enforcement grant. It also approved the 2024 town audit, the previous meeting minutes, and the DSP Appreciation Week proclamation. All motions passed unanimously.

• Authorized expenditure of $135,605 Substance Abuse Enforcement grant (4-0)
• Accepted the 2024 town audit as presented (4-0)
• Approved the July 28, 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved the DSP Appreciation Week proclamation for 2025 (4-0)
• Closed the public hearing on the grant presentation (4-0)

Budget Committee

The Select Board adopted a new Fund Balance Policy that sets guardrails for using the town’s unassigned fund balance when setting the upcoming tax rate. The School Board approved a net balance reduction of $588,523 to lower taxes for the 2025 fiscal year. The Board of Education decided to move forward with the intent to issue a Lakeway warrant article for the new school in March, pending economic considerations. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Select Board adopted Fund Balance Policy to guide use of unassigned fund balance
• School Board approved net balance reduction of $588,523 to reduce taxes
• Board of Education decided to move forward with intent to issue Lakeway warrant article in March
• CIP Committee set $75,000 guardrail; projects below will be funded from operating budget

Parks and Recreation

The commission unanimously approved an amendment to the July 22, 2025 minutes correcting the budget statement. Commissioners accepted the proposed agenda and set the Remich Park Walkabout for September 27, 2025 at 5 p.m. The regular September 18, 2025 meeting was cancelled. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

• Amended July 22, 2025 minutes to correct budget wording (unanimous)
• Approved Remich Park Walkthrough date: September 27, 2025, 5 PM (unanimous)
• Cancelled regular meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 PM (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board voted 5‑0‑2 to deny a motion for rehearing the excavation permit (PB25‑08) for Crowe Family Investments LLC, leaving the original July 15 approval in place. The Board unanimously approved a lot line adjustment (PB25‑09) that transfers 0.09 acres to enable a pool on lot 26. The meeting was then adjourned by a passed motion.

• Denied motion for rehearing of excavation permit PB25-08 (5-0-2)
• Approved lot line adjustment PB25-09 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

CIP Committee

The committee discussed the status of project sheets, priority lists, and items for the library and town office fit‑up. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The next meeting is set for August 27, with the location to be determined.

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board accepted $27,460.47 from the CAP Cold Weather Fund for welfare expenses, approved a $20,529 state grant for police safety patrols, authorized street closures for the Oktober Fest, appointed an alternate ex‑officio for the Planning Board, approved the interim utility pole replacement plan on West Main Street, and authorized the tax collector to deed and sell the 70 Drew Street parcel. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Accepted $27,460.47 CAP Cold Weather Fund for welfare budget (5‑0)
• Accepted $20,529 Highway Safety Grant for police enforcement (5‑0)
• Approved closure of Porter and Mill Streets for Oktober Fest (5‑0)
• Appointed Roger Emerson as alternate ex‑officio for Planning Board (5‑0)
• Approved interim utility pole replacement plan on West Main Street (5‑0)
• Authorized tax collector to deed and sell 70 Drew Street property (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for 6/23/2025 BOS meeting (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for 6/27/2025 BOS non‑public work sessions (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Littleton Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 5‑0 to grant a variance allowing the building at 34 Bigelow Loop to rise to a maximum of 65 feet. The approval includes the condition that the Littleton Fire Chief must sign off on fire‑lane access before a building permit is issued. The board also approved the meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Grant variance for height up to 65' at 34 Bigelow Loop, with fire‑chief approval required (5-0)
• Approve meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the June 19, 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously adopted the motion to close the July 22, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were decided; remaining items were tabled or slated for future work sessions.

• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed July 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Relocating Grounds storage/workshop to October work session
• Tabled Field User Round Table update to August 21 regular meeting
• No action taken on mower issue (nothing new to discuss)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission decided to close August vendor registration early because the event is over capacity and will announce the full status online. They also approved a $25 vendor fee to begin next year to increase revenue. Additional actions include updating the vendor map, extending Main Street events, and reviewing bylaws.

• Close August vendor registration early due to overcapacity; announce full status on website and social media
• Implement a $25 vendor fee for future events starting next year
• Jason to upload draft vendor placement map to Basecamp for review
• Riley to prepare a special event application for September and October 1st Fridays on Main Street
• Extend Main Street event for two additional months and coordinate announcement after August event
• Jessica to plan mural work for September 1st Friday
• All members to review and provide feedback on commission bylaws
• Riley to update the budget spreadsheet with recent 1st Friday checks

Conservation Commission

The commission accepted the June minutes as written. It reported that the fund balance remains $3,758 with no change. Commissioners approved a Founders Day/Historical Society picnic at the Dells for July 27 at 1 PM. They also set the next meeting for August 18, 2025 at 7 PM in the Community House.

• Accepted June minutes as written
• Finances unchanged; $3,758 remains
• Approved Founders Day/Historical Society picnic at Dells, July 27, 1 PM
• Scheduled August meeting for 8/18/25, 7 PM, Community House

Planning & Zoning Board

The Littleton Planning & Zoning Board reviewed a request from Crowe Family Investments LLC for an excavation permit at 173 Alder Brook Road. The board heard presentations on site conditions, operational standards, and mitigation measures. No approval, denial, or other formal action was recorded in the minutes.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Littleton Planning & Zoning Board reviewed an excavation permit application for 173 Alder Brook Road, discussing site conditions, operational standards, and mitigation measures. The board designated Kevin Kihslinger and Ray Bowler as voting members for the meeting. The minutes do not record any vote, approval, denial, or other formal decision on the application.

Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory Committee

The ARLAC unanimously approved the minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting and the June financial report. It also approved the disposal of state‑owned land on NH Route 116 in Bethlehem, finding no river impacts. The committee accepted an alteration of terrain permit for employee housing on Clement Road in Carroll and supported NH DES in requiring the Crowe Family to meet all permit conditions.

• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June financial report (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of state‑owned land on NH Route 116, Bethlehem (unanimous)
• Approved alteration of terrain permit for employee housing on Clement Road, Carroll (unanimous)
• Supported NH DES requiring Crowe Family to meet all permit requirements (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved reducing the Legacy Lane road bond from $100,000 to $60,000 after a review by Public Works Director Eric Oliver. The board also unanimously approved the May 20 and June 17 meeting minutes as written. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved amended Legacy Lane road bond of $60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved May 20 and June 17 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board voted to end the nonpublic session and return to the public session. They also approved sealing the nonpublic session minutes. The board then adjourned the public session with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No decision on the proposed Kearsarge lease was recorded.

• Enter nonpublic session – motion passed unanimously (5-0)
• Leave nonpublic session and return to public session – motion passed
• Seal nonpublic session minutes – motion passed unanimously (5-0)
• Adjourn public session – motion passed 5-0

Cultural Arts Commission

The commission approved a check from the Studio School to fund First Friday. After expenses, $5,561.50 remains in the budget, which will cover the July First Friday stage, music acts, police detail, and portable toilets. Members agreed to pursue additional fundraising through grants, sponsorships, and a Holiday Market. Several follow‑up actions were assigned for upcoming events.

• Approved Studio School check for First Friday (action taken)
• Julie will follow up with Jim Alden from Chutter’s for a check (planned)
• Jason will double‑check Tilotson grant deadline (planned)
• Rilee will meet with fire and police to improve July 4 Mill Street closure (planned)
• Lori agreed to repeat Holiday Market this year (planned)
• Lori seconded idea to hold a First Friday in September (planned)
• Jason suggested creating a Sign Up Genius for volunteer sign‑ups (proposed)
• Julie drafted bylaws; Jason to review them (pending)

CIP Committee

The Capital Improvement Program Committee met on May 28, 2025, to receive updates from various departments. Members reported on upcoming police capital items, a spreadsheet of capital items from the Public Works Director, draft capital items for 2026‑2031 from the school facility committee, and fire station equipment status. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Zoning Board voted unanimously to keep Mark Wright as Chairman and Z. Hawkins as Vice Chairman. A motion to appoint the officer nominations also passed unanimously. The board approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member abstaining.

• Reappointed Mark Wright as Chairman (unanimous)
• Reappointed Z. Hawkins as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of officer nominations (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (abstention by D. Fiandaca)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Board approved an emergency expenditure of $350,000 to rehabilitate the wastewater treatment plant clarifiers using Rebuild‑It Company, with the motion passing 5‑0. The Board also adopted the revised Disposal of Town Property Policy, which updates the policy name, adds a purpose section, a $10,000 threshold for board approval, and new record‑keeping requirements; the motion passed 4‑1. Both public hearings were formally closed by unanimous motions (5‑0).

• Approved $350,000 emergency sewer clarifier rehabilitation (5‑0)
• Closed emergency expenditure public hearing (5‑0)
• Adopted revised Disposal of Town Property Policy (4‑1)
• Closed Disposal of Town Property Policy public hearing (5‑0)

Parks and Recreation

The commission unanimously adopted the motion to call the meeting to order. They also unanimously approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 PM was carried unanimously. Commissioners agreed to have the drainage pipe near Remich Park scoped to determine the cause of poor drainage.

• Motion to call meeting to order carried unanimously
• Motion to approve May 13, 2025 minutes carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:47 PM carried unanimously
• Agreed to scope drainage pipe at Remich Park to address drainage issue (consensus)
• Scheduled August 14, 2025 work session for a facilities tour
• Set next regular meetings for July 17 and July 22, 2025
• Set August 21, 2025 regular meeting
• Dog park issue noted as wrapped up for now (no further action)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board elected Tony J. Ilacqua as Chair and Mary Menzies as Vice Chair, each by unanimous agreement. R. Bowler was designated as a voting member. The board approved the merge request for Curtis Wright IV and Linda Johnson Wright at 350 Slate Ledge Road by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Elected Tony J. Ilacqua as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mary Menzies as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Designated Ray Bowler as a voting member
• Approved merge request for 350 Slate Ledge Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission accepted the April 2025 minutes as written. They elected Roger Merrill as chairman, Gardner Kellogg as vice chair, and Tom Alt as secretary. A work day was scheduled for July 12 to repair trail damage at Kilburn Crags. The commission decided not to install “No Camping” signs in Eaton Town Forest and set the next meeting for July 21, 2025.

• Accepted April 2025 minutes as written
• Elected Roger Merrill chairman, Gardner Kellogg vice chair, Tom Alt secretary
• Scheduled July 12 work day for Kilburn Crags trail repairs
• Decided not to install “No Camping” signs in Eaton Town Forest
• Set July 21, 2025 as the next meeting date

Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It authorized Ed Clark to review a Crowe Excavation request for more information and draft a comment, also unanimously. A motion to cancel the July meeting if no permits are received by July 1 passed unanimously, and the July 9 and August 6 meeting dates were set.

• Approve meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorize Ed Clark to review Crowe Excavation notice and draft comment (unanimous)
• Motion to cancel July meeting if no permits received by July 1 (unanimous)
• Set July 9 meeting at 5:30 PM, Littleton Community House (unanimous)
• Set August 6 meeting at 5:30 PM, Littleton Community House (unanimous)

CIP Committee

The committee discussed preparing an updated Capital Improvement Program before the October 16 budget meeting, establishing a $75,000 project threshold, and adding a bond schedule. Members were assigned to work with specific departments to review completed projects and propose new items. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Board

The board voted 5‑0 to grant a variance allowing a front setback of no less than 45 feet for the Dooley property at 1251 Farr Hill Rd in the Rural zone. The applicants were notified of a 30‑day appeal period. The board also approved the meeting minutes as amended by a 4‑0 vote (one abstention) and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved variance for 1251 Farr Hill Rd, setback ≥45 ft (5‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes as amended (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved a 2‑lot subdivision of 360 North Littleton Road. It also unanimously accepted a $100,000 road bond for the new Legacy Lane road. The board approved the April 1, 2025 minutes and appointed members to the Capital Improvement Program Committee. The next meeting is set for June 17, 2025.

• Approved 2‑lot subdivision of 360 North Littleton Road (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 road bond for Legacy Lane (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Capital Improvement Program Committee members (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The board voted 5‑0 to accept and spend a $44,000 State Department of Justice grant for the Littleton Police Department’s drug task force. They also voted 5‑0 to rescind the earlier requirement for a 6‑inch sewer line and revert to the approved 4‑inch privately built line for the Granite State Living project. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $44,000 police grant (5-0)
• Rescinded 6" sewer line requirement, reverted to 4" line (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 4‑0 to deny the request for a rehearing of the special‑exception application for Alder Brook Sportsmen’s Association. The board then voted 5‑0 to approve Crowe Family Investments’ request for an extension to excavate materials on its Alder Brook Road property. Both actions were recorded as final decisions of the meeting.

• Denied rehearing request for Alder Brook Sportsmen’s Association (4 votes)
• Approved extension request for Crowe Family Investments (5 votes)
• Approved meeting minutes as written (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Parks and Recreation

The commission unanimously approved the motion to begin the meeting at 5:01 PM. It also unanimously accepted the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the session.

• Motion to start meeting at 5:01 approved unanimously
• Motion to accept April 17, 2025 minutes approved unanimously

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Board approved a uniform police fine schedule by amending Chapter 20 and added new provisions to Chapter 1 covering abandoned vehicles, towing fees, and vehicle immobilization (booting). The Board also authorized the Town Manager to execute documents for the BEA demolition grant and approved the minutes from the April meetings. Finally, the Board tabled the proposed camping permit policy, postponing any changes to overnight camping rules.

• Allow Chair Linda MacNeil to attend via phone – passed 4-0
• Amend Chapter 20 to include uniform police fine schedule – passed 5-0
• Amend Chapter 1, Section 7 VIIb to define abandoned vehicle towing and fines – passed 5-0
• Add Section 7 IXa to allow vehicle immobilization (booting) after 5 tickets – passed 5-0
• Approve 4/17/2025 joint quarterly budget meeting minutes – passed 2-0-3
• Approve 4/28/2025 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes – passed 5-0
• Authorize Town Manager Troy Brown to execute BEA demolition grant documents – passed 5-0
• Table camping permit policy and related amendments – passed 4-1

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board voted 4‑0 to enter a non‑public meeting for tax deeding under RSA 91‑A:3 II(c). The board discussed the Granite State Living Senior Center forced‑main project but did not approve or reject any agreement, noting the utility agreement is still a draft. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved non‑public tax deeding session (4‑0)
• No action taken on Granite State Senior Center utility agreement (draft under review)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory Committee

The committee approved the amended minutes from the April 2 meeting (3‑0‑1). It voted unanimously to accept the Simon’s Market underground storage tank project with no comments or concerns. It also unanimously approved the Littleton Water & Lights Cottage Street lead mitigation work with no concerns. Finally, the members authorized Dennis to contact the Department of Environmental Services about LAC membership rules.

• Approved amended minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved Simon’s Market underground storage tank project – no comments (unanimous)
• Approved LWL Cottage Street lead mitigation work – no concerns (unanimous)
• Authorized Dennis to contact DES on LAC membership rules (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission noted a need to raise $8,250 to cover the 2025 First Friday budget. Members reviewed plans for the June, July, and August First Friday Arts events, including posters, schedules, and performers. They discussed fundraising updates, vendor outreach, and the draft bylaws, and identified tasks needing assistance such as website updates and social media. The next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2025 via Zoom.

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Board voted 4-1 to accept and expend a $12,000 state hazardous materials grant for planning work. It also unanimously appointed members to the Budget Committee, Planning Board, Zoning Board, and Conservation Commission. All appointment motions passed with a 5-0 vote.

• Accepted $12,000 Hazmat grant for planning (4-1)
• Reappointed John Piette and appointed Bill Latulip to Budget Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed Val Poulsen and appointed Lloyd Thomas as Planning Board alternate (5-0)
• Reappointed Zach Hawkins and Joe Depalma; appointed Ed Cherian (alternate), John Micciche (2‑yr alternate), Lauren Rodier (2‑yr alternate), Julia Butner (1‑yr alternate) to Zoning Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Gardner Kellogg and appointed Alexa Newton to Conservation Commission (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to formally oppose New Hampshire Bill 639, the proposed cryptocurrency facility, with all members in favor. The board also set aside $4,003 for parking‑lot improvements. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted opposition to HB639 cryptocurrency bill (unanimous)
• Allotted $4,003 for parking‑lot improvements

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the appointment of Danielle Cook as Chair, Heidi Hurley as Vice Chair, and Courtney Bowler as Secretary, each with a 3‑0 vote. The minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting were approved with an amendment after a 2‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). The board then adjourned the meeting with a 3‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Danielle Cook appointed Chair (approved 3-0)
• Heidi Hurley appointed Vice Chair (approved 3-0)
• Courtney Bowler appointed Secretary (approved 3-0)
• Approval of March 27, 2025 minutes with amendment (approved 2-0-1)
• Meeting adjourned (approved 3-0)

Budget Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes. Members discussed the impact of the 2024 tax base on upcoming tax rates, noting a projected 7.1% increase. They also reviewed plans to form a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) subcommittee and requested appointments from the school board and budget committee. No formal votes or approvals were recorded on budget guidance or legislation.

• Approved meeting minutes

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board appointed Courtney Bowler as Parks & Recreation Commissioner (3‑2). It approved alternating weeks for processing accounts payable and payroll warrants starting June (5‑0). The Board authorized over‑expenditures from police, fire and DPW budgets for several town events (5‑0). It also accepted the Dominion Image Cast Precinct 2 voting machine and a $5,000 DHHS grant for Mobile Integrated Healthcare (both 5‑0).

• Appointed Courtney Bowler as Parks & Recreation Commissioner (3‑2)
• Approved alternating weeks for accounts payable and payroll processing (5‑0)
• Authorized over‑expenditures from police, fire and DPW budgets for event safety (5‑0)
• Accepted Dominion Image Cast Precinct 2 voting machine (5‑0)
• Accepted $5,000 DHHS funding for Mobile Integrated Healthcare visits (5‑0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission noted the April 15 deadline for new commissioner letters of interest and resumes, with appointments to be made on April 28. It reviewed the FY 2025 budget and fundraising approach, including email outreach to stage banner sponsors and a BetterWorld.org platform. The commission discussed event line‑ups for June, July and August First Friday Arts, vendor updates, a draft by‑law, mural plans, and volunteer outreach to Littleton High School students. The next meeting is scheduled for May 9, 9‑10 am.

Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory Committee

The advisory committee approved the February 4, 2025 minutes. It decided not to comment on the RUDARPA air‑resource application. It voted to have a letter written and sent to the Department of Environmental Services expressing concerns about the Lisbon shoreland permit application. The committee also concluded it cannot address the HB 639 crypto‑mining bill and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes from 2/4/25 (all in favor)
• Decided not to comment on RUDARPA air‑resource application
• Voted to write and send a letter to DES expressing concerns about Lisbon shoreland permit (all in favor)
• Determined the committee will not address HB 639 crypto‑mining bill
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Littleton Planning & Zoning Board voted 7‑0 to approve Littleton Retail Management II LLC’s request to split 587 Meadow Street into two lots in the C‑I zone. The board also approved the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025 by unanimous consent. Afterward, the board adjourned the meeting.

• Approved 2‑lot subdivision of 587 Meadow Street (7-0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment considered an appeal regarding the expansion of the Alder Brook Sportsmen’s Association’s outdoor recreation facility on Alder Brook Road, map 36 lot 17, in the Rural zone. After deliberation, the board voted 3‑2 to uphold the zoning officer’s violation notice, effectively denying the appeal. No vote was recorded for the subsequent special‑exception request.

• Uphold Zoning Officer’s decision on Alder Brook club expansion (3-2)

Select Board Meeting - Minutes & Agenda

The Select Board elected Linda MacNeil as Chair and Kerri Harrington as Vice Chair, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also appointed Roger Lehmann as the Lakeway School representative and Ed Hennessey as the Capital Improvement Plan representative, both unanimously. The Board accepted the 2025 MS‑232 appropriations form covering $30,298,569, and Town Manager Troy Brown announced a $375,000 purchase of a street sweeper made under existing purchasing policy. Approval of the 3/14/2025 work‑session minutes passed 5‑0, while the 3/10/2025 meeting minutes were tabled.

• Elected Linda MacNeil as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Kerri Harrington as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Roger Lehmann as Lakeway School representative (5-0)
• Appointed Ed Hennessey as CIP representative (5-0)
• Tabled approval of 3/10/2025 meeting minutes (no vote)
• Approved 3/14/2025 work‑session minutes (5-0)
• Accepted 2025 MS‑232 appropriations form ($30,298,569) (5-0)
• Executed $375,000 street sweeper purchase (executive decision, no board vote)