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Winchester public meetings in 2025

136 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 30, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will hold routine public and non‑public sessions on Dec 30, 2025

The Winchester Board of Selectmen will meet at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. The agenda includes New Business, Any Other Business, Ex Officio Reports, a 15‑minute public floor, and a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3II. No specific proposals or contracts are listed.

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✓ Decided: Selectmen approved the $5.0M town operating budget and key capital items

The board approved the town operating budget of $5,031,020 and several capital reserve allocations, including $15,000 for police cruisers. They also approved a land transfer of 0.52 acres to Waldschmidt Inc., removal of three acres from the town forest, and an increase in the service‑connected total disability amount to $3,750. Additional items such as the Thayer Library budget and the bridge reconstruction reserve were addressed, with the bridge reserve not placed on the warrant.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Conservation Commission

Winchester Conservation Commission to meet December 18

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will consider new business items and hold a closed session

The Winchester Board of Selectmen will review any new business items presented by members. The meeting includes ex officio reports, a 15‑minute public comment period, and a non‑public session conducted under RSA 91‑A:3II. No specific ordinances, contracts, or projects are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board votes not to sign Keene Recycling Center contract

The Selectmen approved the meeting minutes from 12/10/25 and rejected signing a $6,104.32 contract with Keene Recycling Center. They approved several tax abatements, an oath of office for Amanda Lund to the Thayer Library board, a $20,000 payment to Avitar, and a $5 fee increase recommended by the CAG. All motions carried unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Budget Committee

Winchester Budget Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific budget items, contracts, or proposals are listed for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Budget Committee approves $13,081,669 budget, adding $70,000 for grounds

The committee voted 5‑0 to adopt a bottom‑line budget of $13,081,669 that includes $70,000 restored to the Maintenance of Grounds and Repairs line. It also approved corrected minutes from 11/22/25 and 12/9/25, each by a 5‑0 vote, and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Planning Board

Board will hold a work session to discuss proposed warrant articles

The Planning Board will first review and approve the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a work session to discuss proposed warrant articles. A non‑public RSA 91A may be considered if needed, followed by any other business.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves minutes, amends zoning and pet definition, seats alternate

The board approved the December 1 meeting minutes (5 in favor, 2 abstained). It seated alternate Margaret Sharra as a member, changed the livestock indoor/outdoor space rule to a Special Exception, and adopted a new definition of "Pets." The board also approved amendments #1‑6 with changes to the public hearing and then adjourned the meeting.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board to consider variance to convert storage space into apartment at 11A High St

The Winchester Zoning Board of Adjustment will first review and vote on the minutes from its July 24 and August 14, 2025 meetings. It will then consider a variance application from Max Santonastaso to change a duplex at 11A High Street into a multifamily property by converting a storage space into an additional apartment. The agenda also includes a non‑public RSA 91A item, any other business, and adjournment.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

ZBA to review variance request for studio apartment at Map 26 Lot 94

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for a property at Map 26 Lot 94. The applicant proposes converting a 250 square foot room built in 1890 into a code-compliant studio apartment.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen to hold work session with Brown & Caldwell

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a work session with Brown & Caldwell. The remainder of the meeting consists of standard procedural items and a non-public session.

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✓ Decided: Selectboard approved $2/hr raises and staffing changes for cemetery and transfer station

The board approved wage increases and staffing adjustments for the town cemetery crew and the transfer station, including a $2 per hour raise and an additional transfer‑station employee. It also moved the voting and deliberative session back to Town Hall and approved several administrative items such as meeting minutes, land‑use tax changes, a grant support letter, and a driveway liability release.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Budget Committee

Budget Committee meeting to consider any new business

The Winchester Budget Committee will meet on December 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the school. The agenda lists only a New Business item for any matters the Board may wish to raise, followed by adjournment. No specific proposals, contracts, or budget items are detailed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Budget Committee adjourned with no substantive decisions

The committee received extensive updates on school staffing, special‑education costs, transportation changes, and budget offsets, but no budget items were approved, denied, or amended. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously (5‑0). The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16, 2025.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Board of Selectmen

County guest speaker addresses the Board of Selectmen

The Board will hear a guest speaker from the county, receive ex officio reports, and consider any new or other business presented. A 15‑minute public comment period is scheduled, followed by a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3II. The meeting will then be adjourned.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minutes, land‑use tax changes and a $7M tax warrant

The Selectmen approved the meeting minutes from 11/19/25 and 12/1/25 with a 4‑0 vote. They also approved a land‑use change tax for several lots, again by a 4‑0 vote. Finally, the board approved a tax warrant in the amount of $7,003,929 with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The board discussed staffing and pay options for the Transfer Station and Cemetery but deferred a final decision.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Budget Committee

Discussion of any new business items

The Budget Committee will consider any new business that may be presented to the Board. After reviewing new items, the committee will adjourn the meeting.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss proposed warrant articles

The Planning Board will meet to review minutes from November 17, 2025. The primary focus of the meeting is a work session to discuss possible proposed warrant articles.

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✓ Decided: Board votes 4-3 to remove Amendment #1 from warrant article list

The Planning Board approved the November 17 minutes (6‑for, 1 abstention) and went non‑public unanimously. It voted 4‑3 to remove Amendment #1 from the warrant article list. The board kept Amendments #2, #4, #5, #7, #8, and #9 as proposed warrant articles, while Amendment #3 and Amendment #6 were tabled for later discussion. Amendments #8 and proposed warrant article #3 were also removed from the list.

Wed Nov 26, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will hold routine public and non-public sessions

The Winchester Board of Selectmen will conduct a regular meeting that includes New Business, Any Other Business, and Ex Officio Reports. A 15‑minute public comment period will be offered. The agenda also calls for a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3II before adjournment.

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Sat Nov 22, 2025

Budget Committee

Budget Committee meeting to hear department heads and consider new business

The Budget Committee will hear reports from department heads. The committee may consider any additional business presented to the Board. No specific agenda items or financial actions are listed.

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Sat Nov 22, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will review the town budget with the Budget Committee

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a budget review together with the Budget Committee. They will also consider any other business brought before the board. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Public hearing on the NH the Beautiful grant

The Winchester Board of Selectmen will review the town budget, hold a public hearing on the NH the Beautiful grant, and consider any new or other business brought before the board. A canceled asset review with Brown & Caldwell is noted, and a non‑public session will be held under RSA 91‑A:3II. The meeting will conclude with an open floor for public comments and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Selectmen authorized a $1 million TAN loan if needed (4‑1 vote)

The board unanimously approved the revised budgets for the ambulance ($215,656), fire department ($123,869), other general government ($3,737) and property records ($31,052). They also approved a $3,000 NH The Beautiful Grant expenditure, a $7,000 Thayer Library budget (4‑1), a raffle permit, an engineering services contract, and a $5,486 water‑department reimbursement. The selectmen voted 4‑1 to let the town enter a $1 million TAN loan if required.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Budget Committee

Budget Committee will discuss health agency updates and other new business

The Winchester Budget Committee meeting will address any new business from health agencies and any additional items the Board may receive. No specific contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board meets with Budget Committee and health agencies to discuss new business

The Winchester Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting with the Budget Committee and health agencies. They will consider any new business items presented, including health‑related topics. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold work session with ZBA on proposed warrant articles

The Winchester Planning Board will meet to review previous minutes and discuss a proposed acquisition from the Board of Selectmen. The board will also conduct a work session with the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding proposed warrant articles.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will hold a non‑public session and discuss budget matters

The Board of Selectmen will convene a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3II, followed by a work session to review the town’s budget. The meeting will also include new business, any other business, ex officio reports, and a 15‑minute public comment period before adjourning.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will consider accepting and spending a $146,298.05 state highway grant.

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on November 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Winchester Town Hall. The purpose is to consider accepting and expending the State of New Hampshire Highway Block Grant. The grant amount is $146,298.05. Questions may be directed to the Town Hall office.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will hold a budget work session and public comment period

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a work session focused on the town budget. They will also consider any new business, any other business, and receive ex officio reports. A 15‑minute public comment period is scheduled, followed by a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3II.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Budget Committee

Winchester Budget Committee meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific budget items, contracts, or proposals are listed for decision or discussion.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Budget Committee

Board will consider any new business items presented at the meeting

The Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for Oct 22, 2025 at Town Hall. The agenda lists only a generic New Business item and an adjournment, with no specific proposals or contracts detailed. The committee may hear any items the Board wishes to bring forward.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning Board

Mitchell Materials requests excavation permit renewal for 61.21-acre site

Mitchell Materials LLC seeks renewal of an excavation permit for a 61.21-acre property at 20 Payne Road. The application covers 13.2 acres of active excavation and 17.6 acres for future crusher and stockpile locations.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board will hold a hearing on a minor subdivision at 240 Forest Lake Road

The Winchester Planning Board will approve minutes from two previous meetings and consult with Marshall Royce. It will discuss a Gravel Pit Renewal proposal from Mitchells Materials, LLC and hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application for property at 240 Forest Lake Road. The board will also conduct a work session on proposed warrant articles and address any nonpublic RSA items.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning Board

Board will hold hearing on minor subdivision at 240 Forest Lake Road

The Winchester Planning Board will review minutes from previous meetings and consult with Marshall Royce. It will discuss a Gravel Pit Renewal with Mitchells Materials, LLC and hold a public hearing on a Minor Subdivision application for 240 Forest Lake Road. The board will also have a work session with the Zoning Board of Appeals on proposed warrant articles and consider a nonpublic RSA:91A if needed.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board will consider subdividing 240 Forest Lake Road into three residential lots.

The Winchester Planning Board will review a subdivision application submitted by Lawrence Land Surveying, LLC on behalf of owners Kevin and Diana Anderson for the property at 240 Forest Lake Road, Tax Map 9 Lot 3. The proposal seeks to divide the 21.7‑acre parcel into three residential lots of approximately 5.07, 5.22 and 11.7 acres. No changes to subdivision regulations are requested. The application includes the required abutters list and survey information.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Conservation Commission

Winchester Conservation Commission to meet October 16

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Selectmen meet to discuss town business

The Winchester Board of Selectmen will meet on October 15, 2025, to discuss new business and hear public comments. The session will include an open floor for residents and a non-public session.

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✓ Decided: Selectmen approve sewer abatement, fund tavern payment, and endorse events

The board approved the minutes from the October 8 meeting (4-0-1). It authorized a $127.42 sewer abatement for Map 20 Lot 5 and a $500 payment from Red Committee Funds to The Arlington Inn & Tavern (both 5-0). The board also agreed to hold an Annual Scarecrow Contest in Memorial Park and a Holiday Bazaar on Dec 6, entered a nonpublic session (5-0), and adjourned at 7:25 pm (5-0).

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will hear any other business and hold a public floor session.

The Board of Selectmen will open a 15‑minute public floor for comments, consider any other business that may be presented, receive ex officio reports, and may convene a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $186.66 invasive plant fund payment (4-0)

The Selectmen approved the meeting minutes, the annual charitable exemptions, and Current Use Stewardship updates for several properties, each with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. They also approved a $186.66 payment from the invasive plant fund. The board scheduled a budget work session for October 29 and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Energy Committee

Public can address the Energy Committee for 15 minutes

The Winchester Energy Committee will hear any other business that may be presented to the Board. It will receive ex officio reports and allow a 15‑minute public comment period. A non‑public session may be held under RSA 91-A:3II before the meeting adjourns.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed beyond general new business and a non-public session.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will discuss new business and hold a non-public session

The Board of Selectmen will consider any new business items presented by members. The agenda includes a 15‑minute open floor for public comments. Afterward, a non-public session will be held under RSA 91‑A:3II before the meeting adjourns.

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple $100K‑plus payments and permits, including $68K for road salt

The board approved the corrected minutes from the September 17 meeting (3‑0‑1) and authorized two raffle permits. It also approved payments totaling $117,594: $68,000 for road‑salt, $44,500 for a Main St. drilling contract, and $5,093.75 to reimburse a wastewater asset. The board entered a nonpublic session and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

Conservation Commission

Winchester Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission meeting agenda covers routine reports and public comment

The Winchester Conservation Commission will review minutes from the last meeting, hear the treasurer's report, discuss any unfinished business, consider new business items, and allow public comment. The agenda also includes non‑public items, other business, and sets the next meeting for October 16, 2025.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Voters Registrar and Keeper of the Checklist

Town approves temporary replacement for the Registrar after resignation

The Supervisors of the Checklist will consider the resignation of the current Registrar. They will vote to approve a temporary replacement who will serve until the March election. After these actions, the meeting will adjourn.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will hold routine public and private sessions, no specific agenda items

The Winchester Board of Selectmen will open the meeting with new business and any other business, receive ex officio reports, and allow a 15‑minute public comment period. Afterward, the board will enter a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3II before adjourning. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2025 Hazardous Mitigation Plan and approves multiple town expenditures

The Selectmen unanimously adopted Winchester's 2025 Hazardous Mitigation Plan and the Southwest Regional Agreement for the Town Emergency Operation Plan. They also approved a boot‑allowance increase for an employee and a series of financial disbursements totaling over $43,000. The board authorized a letter to a resident about illegal dump‑sticker use and approved installation of an outside outlet at the bank property. All motions were carried with the recorded vote totals.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Transfer Station

Board meeting covers standard new business and adjourns

The Solid Waste Management District Board will open the meeting with a New Business item, allowing any matters that members wish to bring before the board. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Boards to discuss proposed warrant articles

The Planning Board will hold a work session to review minutes from 8-18-2025 and consult with Richard Drew. The board will also meet with the Zoning Board of Adjustment to discuss proposed warrant articles.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review minutes and discuss warrant articles with Zoning Board

The Winchester Planning Board will hold a work session on September 15, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the town hall at 1 Richmond Road. The board will consider approval of the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting, consult with Richard Drew, and meet with the Zoning Board of Adjustments to discuss proposed warrant articles. Other business will be addressed before adjournment.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Public hearing on petition for Town Beach Trust Funds

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on a petition concerning the Town Beach Trust Funds. The meeting also includes standard items such as new business, ex officio reports, a 15‑minute open floor for public comments, and a non‑public session under RSA 91-A:3II. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved ambulance SOP update, cemetery sexton hire, and staff time off

The Selectboard directed Captain Felicia Howard to revise the ambulance SOPs within 14 days and submit the changes. The board voted to hire Maria Nauman as the Cemetery Sexton. The board also approved a time‑off request for T.A. Miner.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Winchester National Bank Common Committee

Winchester National Bank Common Committee to discuss local festivals and funding

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss business items including local events and infrastructure. The agenda includes updates on LChip.

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Fri Sep 5, 2025

Cemetery

Cemetery Trustees meeting scheduled for September 5, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists only of a non-public session and adjournment. No public business items are listed.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen to receive Pickle Festival update

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss new business and receive an update on the Pickle Festival from Kevin Bazan. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Board voted 5-0 to convert three Main Street parking spots into a fire lane

The Selectmen approved several routine items, including the minutes from the 8/27/25 meeting (4‑0‑1). They also approved water and sewer connections at 6 Opportunity Drive, a timber tax of $465.04, a $4,560 withdrawal for Lawrence Excavating, and a change of the community park fund account to a TD Bank checking account. The board voted 5‑0 to turn three parking spaces in front of the apartment building across from the Bank Building into a fire lane, pending a site‑plan review, and directed the Conservation Commission to keep Musterfield Park maintained as a picnic area.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen to hold highway safety grant hearing

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing regarding a WPD Highway Safety Grant. The meeting also includes time for new business and a non-public session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves cemetery laborer hire and accepts water department resignation

The Selectboard approved a conditional hire for Robert Kempton as the cemetery laborer by a 4‑0 vote. It also accepted the resignation of Rob Cinelli from the Water/Sewer Department, also by a 4‑0 vote. Additionally, the board instructed that a resident be told they do not have permission to go through the recycling can after hours.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Selectboard approves hire and accepts resignation in nonpublic session

The Board of Selectmen met in nonpublic session to address personnel matters and town operations. The board decided on a new hire for the cemetery and accepted a resignation from the Water/Sewer Department.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Town to hear grant request for $18,793

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to consider accepting and expending a Highway Safety Grant in the amount of $18,793.00.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission meets to discuss unfinished and new business

The Winchester Conservation Commission will convene to review previous minutes and financial reports, and to address unfinished and new business items. The meeting will include a public comment period.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

Winchester National Bank Common Committee

Winchester National Bank Common Committee to discuss local festivals and barriers

The WNBCC will meet to approve minutes from June 10, 2025, and discuss several business items. The committee will review plans for Pickle Fest and Spooky Fest, as well as concrete barriers and funding.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen to hold hearing on emergency grant

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to discuss the acceptance and expenditure of a grant. The meeting focuses on a specific emergency management fund.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $4,000 emergency grant and authorized related payments

The Selectmen accepted and expended a $4,000 Emergency Management Performance Grant to update the town’s Emergency Operations Plan. They also approved a mortgage release for the Business Park property on Opportunity Drive (map 6 lot 15‑3) and a $34,850 payment request from the Bar Harbor‑Assessing & Revaluation Trust account. All motions passed with unanimous votes except the entry into a nonpublic session under “d,” which passed 3‑1.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Winchester boards to review zoning rules and new state legislation

The Winchester Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a joint work session to review the town’s existing zoning ordinances and discuss new state legislation. The Planning Board will also approve minutes from its July 7 meeting.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

Planning Board

Planning and Zoning Boards to review town ordinances and state law

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment are holding a joint work session. The boards will review existing Town Zoning Ordinances and discuss new state legislation.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes and adjourned both meetings

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Planning Board each adjourned after unanimous motions. The boards scheduled the next work session for September 15, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Winchester Zoning Board meeting materials posted with no action items

The Winchester Zoning Board of Adjustment agenda for August 14, 2025 lists only links to meeting documents and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Rob Cinelli's 5.25‑hour banked PTO request

The Board voted 4‑0 to approve Rob Cinelli's request to use 5.25 hours of banked PTO. The Board also voted 4‑0 to reconvene a public session after the nonpublic session. Other motions were discussed, but no vote outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen to review water and sewer abatements

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss new business and review requests for water and sewer abatements. The meeting includes a non-public session and a period for public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board accepted resignation and approved 6‑month leave, both 5‑0 votes

The Selectboard voted 5‑0 to accept Codey Lackey's resignation from the part‑time season laborer position. The board also voted 5‑0 to approve Chris Langley's request for a six‑month extended leave from the ambulance service. Both actions were taken in a nonpublic session and recorded in the minutes.

Thu Jul 24, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Winchester ZBA to consider rehearing requests and board membership

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review requests for rehearings from two individuals. The board will also address membership changes following a resignation.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items or decisions are listed for public discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board approved withdrawing Victor LeClair's WPD application (5‑0)

The board voted 5‑0 to approve withdrawing the WPD application submitted by Victor LeClair. No other substantive actions were recorded in the nonpublic session.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board approved water and sewer warrants totaling $260,000

The selectmen approved several permits and financial items, including the Memorial Day Parade application, a fireworks permit, and small property abatements. They also approved a reimbursement claim for town land valued at $3,350,600 and authorized water and sewer warrants of $127,670.92 and $132,280.20. Finally, the board accepted six resignations from the Thayer Library Board of Trustees.

Fri Jul 11, 2025

Trustees of the Trust Fund

Trustees of Trust Funds to conduct quarterly investment review

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet to review quarterly investments presented by Bar Harbor Wealth Management. The body will also review previous meeting minutes and address new and unfinished business.

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Thu Jul 10, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Winchester Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and references to supporting documents. No specific cases, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Public hearing on Community Tax Relief application for 45 Keene Rd.

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to review a Community Tax Relief application from J&B Land Co., LLC. The board will determine if the structure at 45 Keene Rd. qualifies for relief and if the proposed rehabilitation provides a public benefit.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 5‑year community tax relief for J&B Land Co. at 45 Keene Rd.

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the July 2 meeting (3‑0‑1). They approved a five‑year community tax‑relief agreement for J&B Land Co. at 45 Keene Road (4‑0). Additional actions approved include two gravel tax levies for JD Roy, the Monarch bid for the Highway Garage roof repair, and permissions for the Pickle Festival, each passing 4‑0.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen to meet July 9, 2025

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items or decisions are listed for public discussion.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

Planning Board

Winchester Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and links to meeting materials. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for July 2, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items or decisions are listed for public discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board voted to keep meeting minutes confidential

The board voted unanimously to keep the nonpublic session minutes confidential. They also voted unanimously to reconvene a public session at 7:05 PM. Cemetery Sexton Sherry Willard reported that John Hadley quit, creating a laborer vacancy.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items or decisions are listed for public discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board encumbered $6.8M for next year's grant‑funded projects

The Selectmen approved the minutes from 6/18/25 and a series of financial actions, including property abatements, permits, taxes, and fund withdrawals. They also encumbered $6,797,309.90 for next‑year grant‑funded projects and changed the Transfer Station summer hours. All motions passed unanimously except the minutes approval, which passed 4‑0‑1.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Cemetery

✓ Decided: Approved $28,955.31 fence project for cemetery

The trustees approved the minutes from the April 29 and May 20 meetings. They approved a new fence section costing $28,955.31, selected Wilcox to grind stumps for $1,250, and approved seven signage frames totaling $875. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Cemetery

✓ Decided: Trustees approved fence, stump‑grinding and signage contracts

The board approved the new east‑side fence costing $28,955.31 and selected Wilcox for stump grinding at $1,250.00. They also approved purchase of seven cemetery signs for $875.00. Minutes from the April 29 and May 20 meetings were each approved, the May vote recorded as 2 in favor and 1 abstention.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Energy Committee

Winchester Energy Committee to discuss future planning

The Energy Committee will meet to review member information and establish a plan for moving forward. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025

Conservation Commission

Winchester Conservation Commission to meet June 19

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, votes, or discussion topics are listed.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025

Conservation Commission

Winchester Conservation Commission to meet June 19

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items or decisions are listed for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board accepted Henry Audet’s resignation and reconvened a public session

The Board voted 4‑0 to accept Henry Audet’s resignation letter. Afterwards, the Board voted to reconvene a public session, with all members voting yes. The minutes of the nonpublic session were recorded, but the vote on public disclosure is not clearly shown in the record.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Planning Board

Winchester Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025

The provided agenda contains only procedural document links and no specific discussion items or decisions. No substantive business is listed for this meeting.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Selectmen approved minutes, fireworks permits, $12,137 transfer, and bid extension

The board approved the June 4 meeting minutes and a set of six fireworks permits, each with a 4‑0 vote. They also approved a $12,137.16 transfer from the Transfer Station to the Highway, and voted to keep the Highway Roof Project bid open for two more weeks to seek additional bids. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Winchester National Bank Common Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved guest book for bank open houses

The Winchester National Bank Common Committee discussed raffle ideas aimed at men and Pickle Festival plans, including selling donated artwork and improving downtown Wi‑Fi. The committee assigned Chan to investigate a fishing‑trip raffle, Kathy to speak with Karey and Kevin Bazan about Wi‑Fi, and Rene to have the bank’s old ledgers and check digitized. It decided to place a guest book at the bank during open houses such as the Albee birthday celebration, and noted that Maureen will hang buntings and an American flag on the bank through Labor Day. No vote tallies were recorded.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Winchester Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and document references. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items or decisions are listed for public discussion.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Planning Board

Winchester Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025

The provided agenda contains only procedural document links. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

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Wed May 28, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed for the public session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves fireworks permit, veteran credit, safety grant, church lawn use

The selectmen approved the minutes from the May 21 meeting. They approved a fireworks permit for 401 Keene Rd on July 4 with a rain date of July 5. The board also approved the veteran credit and elderly exemption, and signed the WPD Highway Safety Grant. Additionally, the board agreed to let Grace Christian Fellowship use the Bank Lawn for outreach events.

Thu May 22, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Winchester Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025

The provided agenda contains only a list of document filenames and no specific items for decision or discussion. It is procedural boilerplate.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen to receive WEDC and Girl Scouts updates

The Board of Selectmen will meet to receive updates from the WEDC and local Girl Scouts. The agenda includes a 15-minute public comment period and a non-public session.

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✓ Decided: Selectmen approved 10‑acre conservation parcel and several tax and lease actions

The board voted 4‑0 to approve the Declaration/Authorization for a 10‑acre black racer snake conservation area. They also approved the meeting minutes, multiple tax assessments, a letter of support for the Rail Trail Grant, and several $1 lease agreements for fire department equipment. The town beach will be opened with buoys and a swim‑at‑your‑own‑risk notice.

Tue May 20, 2025

Cemetery

✓ Decided: Cemetery trustees approved Sexton’s report and adjourned the meeting

The board approved the Sexton’s report after a motion by Chairman Hubbard and a second by Butch Plifka. Discussions were held about hiring a new sexton, advertising in the Monadnock Shopper, and fence work, but no formal actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Butch Plifka, seconded by Chairman Hubbard.

Mon May 19, 2025

Planning Board

Winchester Planning Board meeting agenda provided without items

The provided agenda contains only document placeholders and no listed business items. No specific decisions or discussions are scheduled in the text provided.

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Thu May 15, 2025

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission meeting with only procedural items

This is a regular meeting of the Winchester Conservation Commission. The agenda includes approval of minutes, reports, and discussion of old and new business. No specific substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

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Wed May 14, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board to discuss CDBG grant for Learning Center and receive WEDC update

The Board of Selectmen will hear a CDBG grant update for the Learning Center from Roberta Royce and an economic development report from Jessica Wright-Moore of WEDC. The agenda also includes a 15-minute public comment period and a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.

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✓ Decided: Board approved sponsoring Learning Center CDBG grant to expand facility

The Selectmen voted 5-0 to sponsor the Learning Center's Community Development Block Grant, allowing town staff and the grant manager to handle paperwork. They also approved a $1,414.33 property abatement, the May 7 meeting minutes, and a $6,943 payment to SVE Associates for beach ramp engineering. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue May 13, 2025

Energy Committee

✓ Decided: Energy Committee approves minutes and sets next meeting date

The committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. Members set the next meeting for June 24, 2024 at 6:30 pm. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu May 8, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025

The provided agenda consists of procedural document listings for the May 8, 2025, meeting. There are no specific cases, proposals, or decisions listed in the text.

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Wed May 7, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board to swear in new police officer Jonathan Gleason

The Board of Selectmen will conduct the swearing in of Winchester Police Department Officer Jonathan Gleason. The agenda also includes a 15-minute public comment period, a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, and other routine business.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $10,035.99 engineering reimbursement and several permits

The Selectmen approved two sets of meeting minutes, granted permits for a raffle and a student‑council car wash, and authorized multiple financial expenditures. They also approved a small sewer abatement, exemptions for solar, veteran, elderly and disabled owners, and a $400 cemetery flower purchase. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

Mon May 5, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Workshop to review existing town zoning ordinances

The Winchester Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a joint workshop to review existing Town Zoning Ordinances. This is a discussion session only, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

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Mon May 5, 2025

Planning Board

Planning and Zoning Boards to review town zoning ordinances

The Winchester Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustments are holding a workshop. The purpose of the meeting is to review existing Town Zoning Ordinances.

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✓ Decided: Board approved letter urging state officials to block restrictive zoning bills

The Planning Board voted to approve a letter urging the town’s state representatives, senator and governor to oppose zoning legislation that would limit local authority. The motion passed with all members in favor. The Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Planning Board also voted to adjourn their respective workshops.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approved opening EOC and gave director authority to close it

The Selectmen voted 3-0 to open the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the 4‑alarm brush fire off Old Turnpike Mountain Road and to allow the EOC Director, WFD Chief Barry Kellom, to close the EOC when needed. They then adjourned the emergency meeting at 4:48 pm with a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

Thu Apr 24, 2025

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission meets for routine business

The Winchester Conservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items: approval of minutes, reports, and old/new business. No specific project discussions or action items are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Selectmen meet with no listed agenda items

The Board of Selectmen is meeting but the agenda contains only procedural items: new business, ex officio reports, public comment, and a non-public session. No specific decisions or discussions are listed on the posted agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved waiving half of interest for American Tissue buyer (5‑0)

The Selectboard voted 5‑0 to waive half of the interest requested by a potential buyer of the American Tissue property. The board also voted to keep the minutes of the nonpublic session confidential. A Forest Lake Campground tenant’s request for a tax abatement was tabled until proof of registration is received.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board continues hearing on converting 45 Keene Road to 3-unit multi-family

The Winchester Planning Board will continue a public hearing for a site plan review submitted by Rebecca Roy to convert a single-family residence at 45 Keene Road into a three-unit multi-family dwelling. If the application is found complete, the board will proceed with the public hearing. The item will remain on the agenda until a decision is reached.

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✓ Decided: Board approved continuation of Roy site plan review to May 19

The Planning Board voted to continue Rebecca Roy's site‑plan review for converting a single‑family home at 45 Keene Road into a three‑unit multi‑family residence, scheduling a site visit at 6:30 p.m. on May 5 followed by a public hearing on May 19. All members present voted in favor. The board also approved an adjournment at 7:30 p.m.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items, votes, or contracts are listed for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board approves conditional ambulance hire and authorizes clerk to seek buyer info

The Selectmen approved a conditional hire of Michael Herbert for ambulance work at $18 per hour, with a 4‑0 vote. The board also agreed to let Town Clerk Jim Tetreault contact the real‑estate agent to obtain information on the potential buyer of the old American Tissue property. A motion to keep the meeting minutes confidential was made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

ZBA to continue hearing on 2-lot subdivision at 400 Scofield Mountain Road

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue a public hearing regarding a variance for a 2-lot subdivision. The board will also review an application to convert a house into a 3-unit apartment building. One application has been postponed.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board continues hearing on variance for 2-lot subdivision at 400 Scofield Mountain Road

The Winchester Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue a public hearing on a variance application for a 2-lot subdivision on 18+ acres at 400 Scofield Mountain Road. The board will also review a new variance application to convert a vacant single-family house into a 3-unit apartment building at 45 Keene Road. If the application is deemed complete, the board will open a public hearing on that item.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen to review Transfer Station Ordinance

The Board of Selectmen will hold a work session to review the Transfer Station Ordinance. The meeting also includes time for public comment and a non-public session.

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✓ Decided: Selectboard approved $260,016.11 water and sewer warrant article

The board approved the minutes from March 26, 2025, and voted to skip the April 30 meeting. It approved a timber tax of $1,156.89 for a lot on Wolf Tree Road, water‑sewer connections for a property on Keene Road, and a combined water and sewer warrant article totaling $260,016.11. The board also authorized letters of verification for Eversource and N.E. Power, set a maximum sign size of 4 × 8 ft, and approved serving alcohol at the Ashuelot Bridge Dinner.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Selectboard rejects EMS contract increase and approves timber tax

The board approved the minutes from the March 26 meeting. It voted 5‑0 to reject the proposed EMS contract increase effective April 14, 2025. The board also approved a timber tax of $754.72 on 130 Watson Rd and authorized reimbursement of $857.50 for a milfoil payment. A 30‑day notice for tree removal on Ashuelot Street was approved.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to consider rehearing application from William A. McGrath

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to review previous meeting minutes and consider a motion to rehear an application submitted by William A. McGrath.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Winchester National Bank Common Committee

Committee to discuss building repairs and food festival ideas

The Winchester National Bank Common Committee will meet to discuss building maintenance and community events. The group will review drainage and outside repairs for the building and discuss grant applications and a food festival.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Procedural meeting with no substantive items

This meeting of the Winchester Board of Selectmen includes only procedural items: new business, public comment, and a non-public session. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a 1‑month leave of absence for EMT Chris Langley

The Selectboard voted 5‑0 to approve a one‑month leave of absence for EMT Chris Langley. A motion was also made to keep the meeting minutes confidential, but the vote result for that motion is not recorded in the minutes.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

ZBA continues hearing on variance and building permit appeal for manufactured home

The Winchester Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on March 20, 2025, to consider several items. They will review minutes, discuss a request for a rehearing by William McGrath, and accept a variance application for a 2-lot subdivision on 18 acres off Old Hinsdale Road. The main item is a continued public hearing for Daniel Adams seeking variances to place a manufactured home at 30 Old Spofford Road, including an appeal of a building permit denial related to state law HB1361. A non-public session under RSA 91A:3(II)(l) is possible.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Town board to hold non-public session and public comment period

The Board of Selectmen will hold a meeting that includes a 15-minute public comment period and a non-public session under state law. No specific decisions, ordinances, or financial items are listed on the agenda beyond general business and ex officio reports.

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✓ Decided: Selectboard reappoints Kilanski as chair, approves welfare increases and new NHMA access list

The Winchester Selectboard reappointed Ben Kilanski as chairman (3-0-1) and approved a new list of town officials with NHMA access (4-0). It approved state-recommended increases in rent and food guidelines for welfare (3-1), signed off on Forest Fire Warden deputy paperwork, a Water/Sewer Connection Application for Plumb Pak Drive, and two Thayer Library alternate appointments (all 4-0). The board deferred decisions on committee assignments and the Transfer Station Building until next week when a full board is present.

Tue Mar 18, 2025

Winchester National Bank Common Committee

✓ Decided: Committee to spend $20K on matching grants after voters rejected request

The Winchester National Bank Common Committee discussed the failure of a $20K funding request at Town Meeting and the denial of a Moose Grant. They agreed to spend $20K from their account, pending Board of Selectmen approval, toward matching grants like LChip. Drainage was identified as the top priority, with other projects including painting, masonry repairs, and furnace review.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board continues 45 Main St. conversion hearing to April 21 site visit

The Planning Board accepted Rebecca Roy's application to convert a single-family home at 45 Main Street into a three-unit multi-family dwelling, but continued the public hearing to April 21 at 6:30 p.m. for a site visit. The board advised Roy to seek a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustments because the property does not meet the density requirement of 10,000 square feet per unit. The board also continued the WEDC public hearing to April 7 at 7:00 p.m. and re-elected Richard Pratt as Chairman and Jordan Sharra as Vice Chairman.

Thu Mar 13, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

No substantive items listed on ZBA agenda

The meeting agenda consists solely of document references and contains no specific items for decision or discussion. This appears to be procedural boilerplate.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Selectboard approves timber and gravel taxes, lien release

The Winchester Selectboard approved a timber tax of $2,906.25 for Map 6 Lot 39 and a gravel tax of $315.40 for Map 6 Lot 23, both unanimously. They also approved the release of a lien on a Keene Rd. property. The board discussed but did not decide on a transfer station building purchase, deferring to next week. They entered nonpublic session to accept a resignation and an arborist report.

Wed Mar 5, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen meet with public comment and non-public session

The agenda consists entirely of procedural items: any other business, ex officio reports, a 15-minute public comment period, and a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II. No specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Selectboard accepts EMS resignation in nonpublic session

The Winchester Board of Selectmen met in nonpublic session and voted 3-0 to accept the resignation of Stephanie Jewitt from EMS. The board voted to publicly disclose the minutes of the session. The board then reconvened into public session at 7:45 PM.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Planning Board

Winchester Planning Board meeting agenda provided without item details

The provided document is a list of meeting materials and packets for the March 3, 2025, Planning Board meeting. It does not contain specific motions, proposals, or discussion items.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The meeting includes time for new business, ex officio reports, and a public comment period.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission holds routine meeting

The Winchester Conservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss old and new business. No specific projects or significant actions are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board to hold public hearing on sewer rates

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to discuss sewer rates. The meeting also includes new business, reports, a public comment period, and a non-public session.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Public hearing on proposed sewer rate increase

The Winchester Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed increase to sewer rates. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Sewer rate hike discussed at public hearing; no vote taken

The board held a public hearing on a proposed sewer rate increase, driven by an operating budget shortfall and a low capital reserve ($14,000), not the treatment plant upgrade project. No rate decision was made; the board approved supplemental taxes, abatements, and water capital reserve withdrawals. The board also discussed transfer station building bids and kept the cruiser detail rate at $15.

Thu Feb 13, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning board agenda contains only document references, no substantive items

The agenda for the February 13, 2025 meeting of the Winchester Zoning Board of Adjustment lists only PDF document filenames with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. It is entirely procedural boilerplate.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Public hearing on milfoil grant

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding a grant for milfoil (invasive aquatic plant) control. The meeting also includes new business, reports, public comment, and a non-public session as permitted by state law. No other substantive decisions are listed.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Public hearing on $6,658 exotic species grant from NH DES

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to consider accepting and expending an Exotic Species Program Grant of $6,658 from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.

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✓ Decided: Selectmen approve police detail rate increase to $80/hr

The Board approved a police detail rate increase from $67/hr to $80/hr, with officer rate rising from $45/hr to $50/hr and cruiser rate staying at $15/hr. They also accepted a $6,658 NHDES Exotic Species Program Grant and approved several financial payments, including $127,434.02 for the Jones Culvert Project. All votes were 4-0.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Winchester National Bank Common Committee

Winchester National Bank Common Committee meets to approve prior minutes and discuss unspecified business

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Winchester National Bank Common Committee. The agenda includes approval of the minutes from January 14, 2025, and an open item for any other business. The committee may also conduct a site visit to the bank property.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for February 5, 2025

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will hold a public session and a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II.

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✓ Decided: Selectboard tables salary discussion in nonpublic session

The Winchester Board of Selectmen met in nonpublic session on 10/16/24 and tabled a discussion about salary (sal.) until a full board was present. The board voted to not publicly disclose the minutes, citing potential adverse effect on a person's reputation. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board meeting agenda contains only procedural materials

The agenda for the February 3, 2025 Planning Board meeting lists only meeting materials (PDF files) and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda details are not included in the provided text.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025

Planning Board

Winchester Planning Board considers road length and radius waivers for Opportunity Drive extension

The Planning Board is reviewing a subdivision application by the Winchester Economic Development Corp. for the Opportunity Drive extension. The applicant requests waivers from subdivision regulations to allow a dead-end street longer than 1,000 feet and a tighter centerline radius. The board will decide whether to grant these waivers to enable creation of commercial lots and a conservation parcel.

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Sat Feb 1, 2025

Budget Committee

Budget Committee deliberates school and town warrant articles

The Budget Committee is holding a deliberative session to discuss warrant articles for the school and town. No specific articles or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

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Wed Jan 29, 2025

Trustees of the Trust Fund

Trustees to review quarterly investments with Bar Harbor Wealth Management

The Winchester Trustees of the Trust Fund will hold a quarterly meeting to review investment performance with Bar Harbor Wealth Management and handle routine administrative business, including setting the next meeting, approving minutes, and addressing any unfinished or new business.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Selectmen meeting with no specific agenda items

This meeting of the Board of Selectmen is scheduled for January 27, 2025, at 7 PM, following the Planning Board's decision on its warrant articles. The agenda contains only procedural items and any other business that may arise before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Selectboard approves town warrants, adjourns after Planning Board

The Selectboard meeting was called to order, recessed for the Planning Board meeting, and reconvened. The only substantive decision was approving the town warrants, which passed unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.

Fri Jan 24, 2025

Trustees of the Trust Fund

Trustees of Trust Funds to conduct quarterly investment review

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet to review quarterly investments presented by Bar Harbor Wealth Management. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and time for public comment.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Winchester Board of Selectmen to hold work session on water and sewer projects

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a work session focused on water and sewer projects and their associated funding. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Winchester approves 20% water/sewer rate hikes and bond debt

The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to increase water and sewer user fees by 20% for two years, then 15% and 10% in subsequent years, and to take on the 2022 CWSRF loan debt through taxation. The board also approved a 3% ambulance rate increase, a capital reserve withdrawal for a conservation grant writer, and other routine items.

Thu Jan 16, 2025

Budget Committee

Winchester Budget Committee holds public hearing on Town and School budgets

The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the Town and School budgets. This meeting allows for public input on the proposed spending plans.

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✓ Decided: Budget Committee recommends $12.99M school budget and $2.69M wastewater bond

The Budget Committee held public hearings on the school and town warrants, voting to recommend all articles for the March 2025 ballot. The committee recommended the $12,990,967 school operating budget (4-0-1), the $4,761,303 town operating budget (5-0), and a $2,685,282 bond for biosolids improvements at the wastewater treatment plant (5-0). All other warrant articles were also recommended, with the Forest Lake Dam fund recommended 4-1 and the Pickle Festival funding recommended 4-0-1.

Thu Jan 16, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Public Hearing on Town & School Budgets

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the Town and School budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Any other business may also be discussed before adjournment.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025

Budget Committee

Budget Committee to discuss school and town petition warrant articles

The Winchester Budget Committee is meeting to review and discuss school petition warrant articles at 5pm, followed by town petition warrant articles with the Selectboard at 5:30pm. The committee may also address any new business that arises. This is a working session on items likely to appear on the town or school ballot.

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✓ Decided: Budget Committee approves petition warrant articles for pickle festival, youth programs

The Budget Committee and Selectboard reviewed four petition warrant articles for the 2025 Town Meeting. All four articles were approved as written by both bodies, including funding for the Pickle Festival, youth recreation at E.L.M. Memorial Community Center, the Historical Society, and ACCESS summer camp. The committee adjourned without further substantive decisions.

Wed Jan 15, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen to hold public hearing on petition warrant articles

The Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee will meet to review petition warrant articles. A public hearing will follow the discussion. The meeting also includes a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II.

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✓ Decided: Selectboard approves petition warrant articles for pickle festival, youth rec, historical society, ACCESS

The Winchester Board of Selectmen approved four petition warrant articles for the March 2025 Town Meeting: $846 for the Pickle Festival, $60,000 for youth recreation at E.L.M. Memorial Community Center, $5,000 for the Winchester Historical Society, and $50,000 for ACCESS summer camp. The board also approved a $2,685,282 bond hearing for wastewater biosolids improvements, a $5,635,438 default budget, and several administrative items. The ACCESS article passed 5-0 despite one selectman's concern about budget breakdown.

Wed Jan 15, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Public hearing on proposed $2,685,282 bond for wastewater biosolids upgrades

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed $2,685,282 bond to finance biosolids improvements and upgrades at the Winchester Wastewater Treatment Plant. The bond will be voted on at the March 11, 2025 Town Meeting. Residents may address questions to the Selectmen's office.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Energy Committee

✓ Decided: Energy Committee discusses CCCP meeting, schedules Feb 4

The Energy Committee met and discussed the upcoming CCCP meeting on January 27, including the proposed increase and fund disbursement details. Members received Zoom login information, and the committee scheduled its next meeting for February 4. No formal decisions were made.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Winchester National Bank Common Committee

✓ Decided: Committee appoints vice chair, plans renovations and events

The Winchester National Bank Common Committee approved minutes, appointed Maureen Curtiss as Vice Chair, and discussed building renovations, including historic preservation requirements and potential heat pumps. They also decided on fund splitting from a recent art auction and agreed to participate in the May 3rd Food Festival.

Thu Jan 9, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting agenda with no listed items

The agenda for this meeting consists only of file references (Meeting Material, Public Hearing Agenda, and Packet). No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearing topics are described in the provided text.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025

Planning Board

Winchester Planning Board meets with no substantive items listed

The agenda for this Planning Board meeting merely lists available documents (PDFs of agenda, minutes, and packets) but does not specify any particular decisions, proposals, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural with no concrete business described.

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Thu Jan 2, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Procedural meeting with no specific items listed.

This is a procedural meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The agenda includes only standard items such as new business, public comment, and a non-public session. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Selectmen approve $25K Forest Lake Dam capital reserve warrant article

The Board of Selectmen approved multiple warrant articles and financial items, including a $25,000 appropriation for the Forest Lake Dam Capital Reserve Fund and a $20,000 fund for property improvements. They also approved several administrative actions, such as ambulance training courses, a mutual aid agreement, a tax abatement, and financial withdrawals. All votes were unanimous (5-0) unless noted.