Windham public meetings in 2025

Select Board

The Board will select a recommended vendor for a Town Facility Needs Assessment, award the contract, and encumber funds. The board will review the Angelene Meadows Senior Housing Project plans and consider recreation donations, including a $350 contribution from Optima Dermatology. The meeting also includes old business on the 2026 warrant and budget, new business to approve purchases of voting booths and a general services truck, consent agenda items, and approval of recent meeting minutes.

• Selection of recommended vendor for Town Facility Needs Assessment, award of contract, and encumbrance of funds
• Review of Angelene Meadows Senior Housing Project plans
• Acceptance of recreation donations: Optima Dermatology $350, Verani BHHS/Verani Cares $100 gift baskets (each), The Common Man $25 gift cards, Friendly Reds Tavern $25 gift card
• Approval of purchase of voting booths
• Approval of purchase of general services truck

The Board approved a $30,000 contract with Banwell Architects to conduct a town facilities needs assessment. It also approved purchases of voting booths, a general services truck, and a guardrail fence, and accepted several community donations. A motion to approve the Angelene Meadows senior housing project plans failed to pass.

• Approved remote participation for Mr. Partington (4-0)
• Selected Banwell Architects for facilities needs assessment (5-0)
• Authorized up to $30,000 to encumber funds and sign Banwell Architects contract (5-0)
• Accepted 2025 community donations (4-0)
• Awarded voting booth purchase to Inclusion Solutions for up to $33,753.85 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of General Services truck up to $60,000 (4-0)
• Awarded guardrail/barrier fence contract to CWS for up to $55,476 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct business, including a non-public session. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Non-public session regarding dismissal, promotion, or compensation of a public employee

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to enter a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A. After one member left, they voted 4‑0 to return to a public session. They then voted unanimously to seal the meeting minutes. Finally, the Board adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.

• Enter non‑public session approved (5‑0)
• Return to public session approved (4‑0)
• Seal meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting approved (4‑0)

Planning Board

The board will review two new applications: a Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation at 3 Winter Street that would allow light gunsmithing, internet sales, and transfers; and a Minor Final Subdivision to transfer 4,049 square feet between lots 25‑R‑8016 and 25‑R‑8015 at 38 Glendenin. The board will also discuss three ordinance items: the Growth Management Ordinance, a zoning amendment (House Bill 2) concerning unregistered/uninspected motor vehicles, and an amendment to Section 400 of the Windham Site Plan Regulations adding a definition for “Adequate Infrastructure.”

• Conditional Use Permit for home occupation at 3 Winter Street (light gunsmithing, internet sales) – Case #2025-29
• Minor Final Subdivision to transfer 4,049 sq ft between lots 25‑R‑8016 and 25‑R‑8015 at 38 Glendenin – Case #2025-32
• Discussion of Growth Management Ordinance
• Review of House Bill 2 zoning amendment on unregistered/uninspected motor vehicles
• Amendment to Section 400 of Windham Site Plan Regulations to add “Adequate Infrastructure” definition

The board approved a Conditional Use Permit for 3 Winter Street, requiring the applicant to obtain an FFL license within six months. It also approved a Minor Final Subdivision at 38 Glendenin. Three citizen petitions were moved to public hearing, and a zoning‑ordinance amendment was sent to a hearing. The board approved the November 5 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 3 Winter St home occupation, pending FFL license (7-0)
• Approved Minor Final Subdivision at 38 Glendenin (6-0)
• Moved Citizen’s Petition #1 (Gateway rezoning) to public hearing (7-0)
• Moved Citizen’s Petition #2 (short‑term rentals/ADUs) to public hearing, pending signature verification (7-0)
• Moved Citizen’s Petition #3 to public hearing, pending signature verification (6-0)
• Sent amendment to zoning sections 704.2.1‑3 to public hearing (7-0)
• Approved November 5 draft minutes (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 8 pm (6-0)

Local Energy Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from its September 30, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on the Community Power Plan implementation and a report on contributions to the annual report. Members will consider a recommendation to join Clean Energy NH.

• Approve minutes of the September 30, 2025 LEC meeting
• Update on Community Power Plan implementation
• Status report on annual report contributions
• Consider recommendation to join Clean Energy NH

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a fee update from the Town Clerk and a request to encumber 2025 funds for a sign installation. It will also consider changes to elderly tax exemptions, updates on the Town Facility and Property Maintenance Trust, and several old‑business items such as end‑of‑year purchases and a memorandum of understanding for 2 North Lowell Road. A consent agenda covering payroll, tax abatements, and other routine items will be approved, followed by approval of recent meeting minutes.

• Town Clerk fee update
• Consideration of changes to elderly tax exemptions
• Request to encumber 2025 funds for a sign installation
• Consideration of end‑of‑year purchases
• Memorandum of Understanding for use of 2 North Lowell Road with Windham Seniors Inc.

The Select Board approved a $1 increase to dog license fees, authorized $3,500 for historic district sign installations, and voted to purchase two police cruisers encumbering up to $145,000 while waiving the bid process. The Board also authorized the Chair to sign the amended Memorandum of Understanding with Windham Seniors, Inc., and agreed to move forward with four warrant articles to adjust elderly property‑tax exemptions.

• Approved revised dog license fees ($1 increase) – vote 5-0
• Authorized $3,500 encumbrance for historic district sign installations – vote 5-0
• Approved purchase of two police cruisers, encumbering up to $145,000, waiving bid – vote 5-0
• Authorized Chair to sign amended MOU with Windham Seniors, Inc. – vote 5-0
• Agreed to move forward with four warrant articles to adjust elderly property‑tax exemptions – consensus
• Motion to seal the minutes passed – vote 5-0
• Motion to seal the minutes passed – vote 5-0

Economic Development Committee

The Windham Economic Development Committee will hear an update on local economic development, consider potential involvement of the UNH Extension, and review comments on the draft 2025 Town Report. The meeting also includes liaison reports from BOS, PB, and SNHC, as well as subcommittee reports on infrastructure, land use, and promotion of Windham. Any remaining old or new business will be addressed before adjournment.

• Economic Development Update – presented by Alex Mello
• UNH Extension Potential Involvement – presented by DJ
• Comments regarding 2025 Town Report Draft
• Liaison Reports – BOS, PB, SNHC
• Subcommittee Reports – Infrastructure, Land Use, Promote Windham

The Economic Development Committee approved the November 14 minutes with a 10‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 14 minutes (10-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a zoning variance request (Case 47-2025) to allow a 988‑sq‑ft accessory dwelling unit at 2 Gillis Rd, exceeding the 950‑sq‑ft limit. The meeting will also discuss next steps for Deer Leap, an overview of cleanup at Fessenden Dam, and tree‑trimming plans for Campbell Farm. Minutes from the September, October, and November 2025 meetings will be reviewed and approved.

• ZBA Case 47-2025: request to permit a 988 sq ft ADU at 2 Gillis Rd (Rural District)
• Deer Leap: next‑step discussion
• Fessenden Dam: overview of cleanup and next steps
• Campbell Farm: tree‑trimming discussion
• Review and approve meeting minutes from 9/25/25, 10/23/25, 11/13/25

The Conservation Commission voted to go into a non‑public session to consider a land‑acquisition matter. It also approved the minutes from September, October and November meetings and sealed the non‑public minutes for two years. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 PM.

• Entered non‑public session on land acquisition (unanimous)
• Exited non‑public session (unanimous)
• Sealed non‑public minutes for two years (unanimous)
• Approved 9/25/25 minutes as amended (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved 10/23/25 minutes as written (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved 11/13/25 minutes as written (unanimous 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:09 PM (unanimous)

Trustees of the Trust Funds

The trustees made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and voted on, ending the meeting. They approved a $438.65 check to the Nesmith Library for accumulated interest on four sub‑accounts. They recorded new deposits and transferred funds to cemetery maintenance and dividend subaccounts as listed.

• Adjourned meeting (motion made, seconded, voted)
• Approved $438.65 check to Nesmith Library for interest (disbursement)
• Transferred funds to cemetery and dividend subaccounts as listed

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on five proposed amendments to the Windham Zoning Ordinance. The amendments address allowing multifamily housing in commercial districts, defining transient occupancy, regulating short‑term rentals, permitting accessory dwelling units, and adjusting setbacks in the Open Space Residential Overlay District. Board members will discuss the details of each amendment and consider adoption.

• Amendment #1 – adds subsection 605.1.20 to permit multifamily residential in several commercial zoning districts
• Amendment #2 – revises definitions for transient occupancy and related dwelling categories
• Amendment #3 – creates section 621 to regulate short‑term rentals with conditional use permits
• Amendment #4 – amends section 602.1.9 to define and permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Amendment #5 – updates front‑yard setback and frontage requirements in the Open Space Residential Overlay District

The Planning Board approved revisions to Amendment #1 that increase the allowable multifamily units from eight to twelve, passing 6‑1. The Board also moved Amendment #1 to a public hearing on January 7, 2026. Amendments #2, #3, #4, and #5 were each opened for public hearing and scheduled for the same January 7, 2026 hearing. Amendment #2 was placed on the Town Warrant and recommended for voter approval, both unanimously.

• Approved revisions to Planning Board Amendment #1, increasing unit limit to 12 (6-1)
• Opened public hearing for Amendment #1 (7-0)
• Opened public hearing for Amendment #2 (7-0)
• Moved Amendment #2 to Town Warrant (7-0)
• Recommended Amendment #2 to voters on Town Warrant (7-0)
• Opened public hearing for Amendment #3 (6-0-1)
• Approved attorney revisions to Amendment #3 and set hearing for Jan 7, 2026 (7-0)
• Opened public hearing for Amendment #4 (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider requests to rehear two denied variance cases and approve minutes from previous meetings. The session will include a non-public session as needed.

• Request for rehearing: Case 35-2025 (59 Mammoth Rd)
• Request for rehearing: Case 37-2025 (180 Range Rd)
• Approval of meeting minutes for 10/14/2025 and 11/25/2025
• Non-public session under RSA 91:A
• Meeting held at 3 North Lowell Road

The Windham Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 5‑0 to deny rehearing requests for Cases 35‑2025 and 37‑2025, finding no new material facts. The board also approved the October 14 and November 25 draft minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote, and unanimously cancelled the scheduled December 23 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 PM.

• Denied rehearing request for Case 35‑2025 (5‑0)
• Denied rehearing request for Case 37‑2025 (5‑0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 draft minutes (5‑0)
• Approved November 25, 2025 draft minutes (5‑0)
• Cancelled December 23, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 PM (5‑0)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The Joint Loss Management Committee met on Dec. 9, 2025, reviewed incident and accident reports and discussed the recent snowstorm. No substantive actions or approvals were taken. The committee adjourned unanimously at 10:16 a.m.

• Adjourned unanimously (motion by Cheryl Haas, seconded by Dennis Senibaldi)

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the Fessenden Mill Park Project and provide updates on the USA 250th anniversary and encumbrances. The body will also welcome a new member and review previous meeting minutes.

• Fessenden Mill Park Project
• USA 250th anniversary update
• Approval of letter for Tom Paquette
• Update on encumbrances

The Heritage Commission approved the November 5th meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved submitting a letter of recommendation for Tom Paquette’s CPC Grant application, also 3‑0. The commission agreed to hold the next meeting on January 15th. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved November 5th meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved letter of recommendation for Tom Paquette CPC Grant (3-0)
• Set next meeting date for January 15th (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider five zoning amendment proposals. Amendment #1 adds subsection 605.1.20 to permit five‑to‑eight unit multifamily housing in listed commercial districts. Amendments #2, #3, #4, and #5 revise definitions for transient occupancy, create Section 621 for short‑term rentals, update accessory dwelling unit rules, and adjust front‑yard setbacks in the Open Space Residential Overlay District. The agenda also includes discussion of the Growth Management Ordinance and routine business items.

• Amendment #1: Permit 5‑8 unit multifamily housing in Neighborhood Business, Commercial District A, Commercial District B, Professional Business and Technology, and Gateway Commercial districts
• Amendment #2: Revise definitions for transient occupancy, duplex, multifamily, and accessory dwelling units
• Amendment #3: Add Section 621 to regulate short‑term rentals with conditional use permits
• Amendment #4: Update accessory dwelling unit definitions and allow one attached or detached ADU per property
• Amendment #5: Change front‑yard setback requirements in the Open Space Residential Overlay District

The Planning Board voted 4‑1‑1 to approve Condition #1 modification for Case 2023‑47, allowing the applicant to work with town staff on accessible recreation trails while keeping all other conditions. The Board also voted 5‑1 to open Case #2025‑31, a preliminary site‑plan application for a self‑storage facility in the Limited Industrial District. No formal action was taken on the Angelene Meadows discussion.

• Approved Condition #1 modification for Case 2023‑47 (4‑1‑1)
• Approved opening of Case #2025‑31 preliminary site‑plan (5‑1)

Highway Safety Committee

The Highway Safety Committee approved a motion for Chief Caron to work with the General Services Director on seasonal speed bumps or speed tables for Chapel Road, passing unanimously. The members appointed Bob Coole as the HSC Citizen Chair, with all members approving. The proposal to modify the Taninger Road traffic circle was tabled for a future meeting. The committee also agreed to ask the Board of Selectmen to recruit a replacement citizen member and two additional members to improve quorum, and took steps to engage town officials.

• Approved motion for speed‑bump/traffic‑table study on Chapel Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Bob Coole as Citizen Chair of HSC (approved)
• Tabled traffic‑circle control proposal for Taninger Road (postponed)
• Requested Board of Selectmen to solicit a replacement citizen member (action taken)
• Requested Board of Selectmen to solicit two new HSC members (action taken)
• Directed investigation of island ownership on Flat Rock Road for visibility improvement

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will review a lease agreement for Angelene Meadows Senior Housing and an order regarding 22 Morrison Road. The meeting includes bid awards for town maintenance and a review of draft 2026 Town Meeting Warrant articles.

• Lease agreement approval for Angelene Meadows Senior Housing (92 Rockingham Road, 98 Rockingham Road, and Seavey Road)
• Order to vacate and raze, repair, or replace 22 Morrison Road
• Bid awards for roadside mowing, street sweeping, Tokanel Fence, and Griffin Field Barrier Fence
• Request to apply for a grant for a solid waste truck
• Review of 2026 Draft Town Meeting Warrant Articles

The Board approved the lease agreement for the Angelene Meadows senior housing project (vote 4-0-1, one abstention). It also voted the project is a governmental use (3-2). The Board adopted an order to vacate and raze a property at 22 Morrison Road (5-0) and approved multiple service contracts and budget items.

• Approved Angelene Meadows senior housing lease (4-0-1)
• Declared Angelene Meadows project a governmental use (3-2)
• Approved Order to Vacate/Raze 22 Morrison Road (5-0)
• Awarded Roadside Mowing contract to Blazing Saddles for $115,500 (5-0)
• Awarded Street Sweeping contract to Amric Street Sweeping for $130,500 (5-0)
• Awarded Tokanel Fence contract to Fences Unlimited for $15,679 (5-0)
• Encumbered $29,000 for police rifles purchase (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a town vehicle up to $80,000 (5-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review a revised Land Lease document for submission to the Windham Board of Selectmen. The body will also review building plans for Angelene Meadows if they are available.

• Review of Land Lease document for submittal to Board of Selectmen
• Review of Angelene Meadows building plans

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for relief from zoning setbacks to allow the construction of a pavilion, a garage, and a fence. The board will also review and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Request to build an 18' x 18' pavilion 12 ft from a side property line in the Open Space Overlay District
• Request to build a one bay garage 30 ft from Hawley Road in the Residential District A
• Request to install 128 ft of a 6 ft fence in the front yard of a Rural District property
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from October 14, 2025, and October 28, 2025

The board denied a variance for an 18’ × 18’ pavilion at 34 Glendenin Rd. It approved variances for a garage at 10 Hawley Rd and a 6‑ft front‑yard fence at 16 Mammoth Rd, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the October 28 and October 22 draft minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Denied variance for pavilion at 34 Glendenin Rd (5-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for pavilion denial (5-0)
• Granted garage variance at 10 Hawley Rd, conditional on lot consolidation (5-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for garage variance (5-0)
• Granted 6‑ft front‑yard fence variance at 16 Mammoth Rd (5-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for fence variance (5-0)
• Approved October 28 draft minutes (amended) (5-0)
• Approved October 22 site‑walk draft minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider three new applications: a final minor subdivision and major WPOD for 150 & 152 Range Road, a final minor subdivision and WWPD special permit for 71 Goodhue Road, and a preliminary site plan for a self‑storage facility at 14 Ledge Road. It will also review previously opened cases for 25 Farmer Road and 59 Range Road. Additionally, the board will discuss zoning amendment proposals for transient occupancy and accessory dwelling units, and a request to reassign Phase III of the Ryan Farm Road project. The meeting includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Final Minor Subdivision and Major WPOD Application for 150 & 152 Range Road (Residential District A)
• Final Minor Subdivision and WWPD Special Permit for 71 Goodhue Road (Rural District)
• Preliminary Site Plan for a 78,000‑sq‑ft self‑storage facility at 14 Ledge Road (Limited Industrial District)
• Review of previously opened cases: 25 Farmer Road (major WPOD) and 59 Range Road (final minor site plan)
• Proposed zoning amendments for Transient Occupancy and Accessory Dwelling Units; request to reassign Phase III of Ryan Farm Road to Phase II rental units

The Board approved the Major WPOD Application for Case 2025-25 (150 & 152 Range Road) by a 5‑1 vote and also approved its Final Minor Subdivision Plan by a 6‑0 vote. Earlier items approved included the major WPOD for Case 2025-26, the minor site plan for Case 2025-24, and the public‑hearing notice for Del Ray owners, all by unanimous votes. Motions to open Cases 2025-25 and 2025-30 were also passed unanimously, and Case 2025-30 was approved with conditions by a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved Major WPOD Application for Case 2025-25 (150 & 152 Range Road) (5-1)
• Approved Final Minor Subdivision Plan for Case 2025-25 (6-0)
• Approved Major WPOD Application for Case 2025-26 (Del Ray I) (6-0)
• Approved Final Minor Site Plan for Case 2025-24 (59 Range Road) (6-0)
• Motion to notify all Del Ray unit owners of public hearing on Dec 17 passed (6-0)
• Motion to open Case 2025-25 passed (6-0)
• Motion to open Case 2025-30 passed (6-0)
• Approved Case 2025-30 (71 Goodhue Road) with conditions (5-1)

Searles Trustees

The trustees accepted the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0‑1). They renewed the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance membership for $60 (7‑0). They approved a request to spend up to $70,000 from the Searles Revenue Fund in the 2026 warrant article (7‑0). They also approved hiring Stacey’s Tree Service for $2,200, a review of tourist directional signs for the December meeting, and hiring 36 Creative for brand evaluation (all 7‑0).

• Accepted October 21, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Renewed NH Preservation Alliance membership for $60 (7-0)
• Approved 2026 warrant article to spend up to $70,000 from Revenue Fund (7-0)
• Approved hiring Stacey’s Tree Service for $2,200 tree work (7-0)
• Approved review of tourist directional sign booklet and discuss locations in December (7-0)
• Approved engaging 36 Creative for brand evaluation (7-0)

Select Board

The Windham Select Board will hear an update from the Southern NH Regional Planning Commission. The board will receive a 2026 Capital Improvements Plan update from the committee. Consent agenda items—including payroll and accounts payable manifests, a property tax warrant, and utility pole licenses—will be approved. Minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting will also be considered.

• Update from Southern NH Regional Planning Commission
• 2026 Capital Improvements Plan Committee update
• Consent agenda: payroll and accounts payable manifests (Nov 17, 2025)
• Consent agenda: property tax warrant
• Consent agenda: utility pole licenses

The Select Board approved the Consent Agenda items (payroll, tax warrant, utility pole licenses) with a 5‑0 vote. They entered a nonpublic session to discuss a potential land acquisition, then returned to public session. By consensus the Board chose not to pursue buying the surplus land offered at $160,000. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (Payroll, Tax Warrant, Utility Pole Licenses) – vote 5‑0
• Approved motion to enter nonpublic session – vote 5‑0
• Decided by consensus not to purchase surplus land along Rt. 111 (full value $160,000)
• Approved motion to return to public session – vote 5‑0
• Approved motion to adjourn – vote 5‑0

Economic Development Committee

The Windham Economic Development Committee will meet to appoint alternates for absent members, review previous meeting minutes, and receive updates on economic development and potential involvement from the UNH Extension.

• Appointment of alternates for absent members
• Review of October meeting minutes
• Economic Development Update - Alex Mello
• UNH Extension Potential Involvement
• Liaison Reports from BOS, PB, and SNH Chamber

The Economic Development Committee approved the October 10, 2025 minutes with a 10‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved Oct 10 minutes (10-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider two zoning‑relief requests: one for an 18’ × 18’ pavilion at 34 Glendenin Rd in the Open Space Overlay District, and another for a one‑bay garage at 10 Hawley Rd in Residential District A. It will also review a Preliminary Site Plan Application for a three‑floor, 78,000 sq ft self‑storage facility with 18 commercial service units at 14 Ledge Road (Limited Industrial District). Additional agenda items include conceptual retaining‑wall plans for Lake Shore Road properties and approval of meeting minutes from September and October 2025.

• Case 44‑2025: relief request for an 18’ × 18’ pavilion at 34 Glendenin Rd (Open Space Overlay District)
• Case 45‑2025: relief request for a one‑bay garage at 10 Hawley Rd (Residential District A)
• Case #2025‑31: preliminary site plan for a 78,000 sq ft self‑storage facility at 14 Ledge Road
• Conceptual retaining‑wall plans for 11, 12A, and 15 Lake Shore Rd
• Review and approve meeting minutes from 9/25/25, 10/09/25, and 10/23/25

The commission voted to reject the Capital Improvement Program request for the Greenway Trails project. It approved three payments totaling $5, - $975 to the NH Association of Conservation Commissions, $1,370.91 to Southeast Land Trust, and $2,647.50 to Field Works, each by a 4‑0 vote. The two wetland permit applications for retaining walls on Lake Shore Road were signed by Vice Chair Morris. The minutes from the 10/09/25 meeting were approved and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Denied Capital Improvement Program funding for Greenway Trails project (not approved)
• Approved $975.00 payment to New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions (4-0)
• Approved $1,370.91 payment to Southeast Land Trust for 2025 easement monitoring (4-0)
• Approved $2,647.50 payment to Field Works for mowing services (4-0)
• Signed wetland permit applications for retaining walls at 12A and 15 Lake Shore Rd
• Approved minutes from 10/09/25 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public site walk at 25 Farmer Road at 4:15 PM on November 12, 2025. At the meeting, the Board will review Case #2025‑26, a major WPOD application and WWPD special permit submitted by Joe Maynard of Benchmark LLC for property owners Belisario and Leslie Rosas. The proposal seeks to demolish the existing home and construct a new home with septic, well, drainage and other site improvements in the Residential District A and WPOD zone.

• Public site walk at 25 Farmer Road, 4:15 PM, Nov 12, 2025
• Case #2025‑26: major WPOD application and WWPD special permit
• Applicant: Joe Maynard, Benchmark LLC, representing Belisario & Leslie Rosas
• Proposal to raze existing home and build a new home
• Includes septic, well, drainage and other site improvements

The Windham Planning Board held a public site walk at 25 Farmer Road on November 12, 2025. Board members observed the existing septic system, discussed planned pavement removal near the shoreline, and noted a tributary stream on an adjacent parcel. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will review a Capital Improvement Program presentation and consider a temporary moratorium on growth. It will examine several zoning amendment proposals, including short‑term rentals, accessory dwelling units, open space, and multi‑family residential development on commercially zoned land. The board will address a drainage design modification for the Thorndike Estates subdivision. The meeting includes standard announcements and adjourns after these items.

• Growth Management/Temporary Moratorium Ordinance
• RSA 674:80 Multi-Family Residential Development on Commercially Zoned Land
• Short Term Rentals Zoning Amendments
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Amendments
• Open Space Zoning Amendments

The board voted 7‑0 to approve the site plan for 1 Thorndike Road, including the forbearance agreement. A motion to recommend the Capital Improvement Plan be sent to the Select Board passed 6‑0‑1. A motion to move the temporary moratorium to a Dec. 10 public hearing failed 2‑5. The board unanimously approved placing the Growth Management Ordinance on the Dec. 10 agenda.

• Approved Thorndike Road site plan and forbearance agreement (7-0)
• Recommended CIP be sent to Select Board (6-0-1)
• Motion to move temporary moratorium to Dec. 10 hearing failed (2-5)
• Motion to put Growth Management Ordinance on Dec. 10 agenda passed (7-0)

Museum Trustees

The Windham Museum Trustees will vote to accept the minutes of the October 8 meeting. They will receive an update on the third‑grade school visit scheduled for the morning of November 12. A workshop will discuss adding and labeling items for new display cases, and the board notes that 500 brochures have been received. Upcoming events include a December 6 open house/tree lighting from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Vote to accept minutes of the October 8 Museum Trustees meeting
• Update on third‑grade school visit scheduled for the morning of November 12
• Workshop to add and label items for new display cases
• Receipt of 500 museum brochures
• Open House/Tree Lighting event on December 6, 2:30‑5:00 p.m.

The board accepted the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. They agreed to store the inventory of 500 new educational brochures in the museum’s basement. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 PM by a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted October 8 minutes (5‑0)
• Agreed to store inventory of brochures in basement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider accepting the roadway shown as McIntosh Hollow Road on the Subdivision Plan Map/Lot 13-C-l & 7-B-5 Searles Road. The meeting also includes a discussion of the Highclere Estates reduction in financial guarantee, presentations for 2026 budget workshops by several departments, a review of the 3rd quarter expenditure and revenue report, and a discussion of the 2025 tax rate.

• Public hearing to consider acceptance of McIntosh Hollow Road (Subdivision Plan Map/Lot 13-C-l & 7-B-5 Searles Road)
• Highclere Estates reduction in financial guarantee (presented by Community Development Director Alex Mello)
• 2026 budget workshops for Community Development, Town Clerk and Elections, Tax Collector, Historic District Commission, and Town Hall/Administration
• 3rd quarter expenditure and revenue report
• 2025 tax rate discussion

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to grant a full release of a $20,472 letter of credit, accept a $10,000 maintenance cash bond, and designate McIntosh Hollow Road as a public road. It also approved a $123,580.15 reduction in the financial guarantee for the Highclere Open Space Subdivision, appointing Dorreen Demone as an alternate on the Historic District/Heritage Commission (5‑0), and allowed Vice Chair McLeod to attend remotely (4‑0). No public comments were offered on these items.

• Approved remote attendance for Vice Chair McLeod (4‑0)
• Appointed Dorreen Demone as Historic District/Heritage Commission alternate (5‑0)
• Granted full release of $20,472 letter of credit, accepted $10,000 maintenance cash bond, and designated McIntosh Hollow Road as public road (5‑0)
• Reduced Highclere Open Space Subdivision financial guarantee by $123,580.15 and allocated payments to vendors (5‑0)

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees voted 3-0 to grant a waiver for Anne Stuart to purchase Block 26 lots 18 and 19. They also approved the minutes from 10/15/2025 with a 3-0 vote. The board reached consensus to remove all cemetery flags by December 1 for winter safety. They agreed the kiosk will be removed in the spring.

• Waiver granted for Anne Stuart to purchase Block 26 lots 18 and 19 (3-0)
• Minutes of 10/15/2025 approved as written (3-0)
• All cemetery flags to be removed by Dec 1 for winter (consensus)
• Kiosk removal scheduled for spring (consensus)
• Chains to be attached after first snowstorm to prohibit winter access (consensus)
• Bruce Moeckel to oversee raising and lowering flags (volunteer)
• Bruce to arrange payment of half the cost for base removal at Brink lot (plan)
• Bruce to coordinate with Kyle for free base replacement at Brink lot (plan)

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The Historic District/Heritage Commission will discuss the town’s Semiquincentennial celebration and related budget. It will receive updates on the Fessenden Mill kiosk, brush clearing, and signage. The commission will consider a request to allow metal detectors on the Fessenden Mill site and will approve $2,000 to install a London Bridge Causeway sign. Additional items include a town hall update, encumbered funds policy review, barn count update, and minutes from the October 2nd meeting.

• Approve $2,000 to install London Bridge Causeway sign
• Review WCC request to allow metal detectors on Fessenden Mill site
• Fessenden Mill kiosk update
• Fessenden Mill brush clearing
• USA 250th (Semiquincentennial) discussion including budget

The Heritage Commission voted 4‑0 to approve $2,000 for a London Bridge Causeway historic marker and $2,370 for a Fessenden Mill historic marker. Members unanimously agreed not to allow metal detectors at the Fessenden Mill site. The commission also approved partnering with the library on two NH Humanities programs related to the America 250th celebration and African American sailors of the Revolution.

• Approved $2,000 for London Bridge Causeway historic marker (4‑0)
• Approved $2,370 for Fessenden Mill historic marker (4‑0)
• Unanimously decided not to allow metal detectors at Fessenden Mill site
• Approved partnership with library on two NH Humanities programs (4‑0)
• Accepted the America 250 logo for town events (unanimous)
• Approved accepting Town Hall restoration windows (vote not recorded)
• Accepted minutes of the October 2 meeting (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:29 PM (4‑0)

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will review several new applications, including a preliminary site plan for a 62‑unit townhouse development at 21 Indian Rock Rd and 1 No Lowell Rd. The board will also consider deadline extension requests for multiple cases and will discuss final subdivision and major WPOD applications for properties on Range Road, Farmer Road, and Goodhue Road. Additional items include a conditional use permit for a home occupation at 3 Winter Street and a deck permit at 21 Second Street.

• Case 2025-21 – Preliminary Site Plan Application for 62-unit townhouses at 21 Indian Rock Rd and 1 No Lowell Rd; deadline extension request to Dec 17, 2025
• Case 2025-25 – Final Minor Subdivision and Major WPOD Application to split 150 & 152 Range Road into two lots with historic barn conversion; deadline extension request to Nov 19, 2025
• Case 2025-26 – Major WPOD Application to raze existing home and build a new home with septic, well, and drainage at 25 Farmer Road
• Case 2025-29 – Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation allowing light gunsmithing at 3 Winter Street; deadline extension request to Dec 17, 2025
• Case 2025-30 – Final Minor Subdivision and WWPD Special Permit for a two‑lot family residential subdivision spanning 71 Goodhue Road (Windham) and adjacent Derry property

The Planning Board voted 3‑4 against approving Case 2025‑26 for 25 Farmer Road, rejecting the proposed conditions. The board then moved to continue the case to November 19 for additional information, which passed unanimously. Earlier, the board unanimously extended review deadlines for four other cases.

• Extended deadline for Case 2025‑21 to Jan 7 2026 (vote 7‑0)
• Extended deadline for Case 2025‑25 to Nov 19 2025 (vote 7‑0)
• Extended deadline for Case 2025‑29 to Dec 17 2025 (vote 7‑0)
• Extended deadline for Case 2025‑30 to Nov 19 2025 (vote 7‑0)
• Motion to approve Case 2025‑26 with conditions failed (vote 3‑4)
• Motion to continue Case 2025‑26 to Nov 19 passed (vote 7‑0)
• Motion to schedule site walk for Case 2025‑26 on Nov 12 passed (vote 7‑0)
• Motion to approve Case 2025‑27 as presented passed (vote 7‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several items, including a request from Police Chief Mike Caron to expend public safety impact fees for new door locks at the police station. They will also review the 3rd quarter expenditure and revenue report and hold a discussion on the 2025 tax rate. Additional agenda items include budget workshops for 2026 and a ceremonial pinning for Firefighter Andrew Mezza.

• Police Chief request to expend public safety impact fees for police station door locks
• 2026 budget workshops for Cable Department, Information Technology, and Police Department
• Pinning ceremony for Firefighter Andrew Mezza
• 3rd Quarter Expenditure & Revenue Report
• 2025 Tax Rate Discussion

The Board voted 5‑0 to spend police impact‑fee funds on an electronic lock system for the police station. They also approved Attorney Maher’s letter on a right‑to‑know request (4‑1) and appointed Assistant Finance Director Bob Parker as acting Finance Director (5‑0). Earlier the Board entered and exited nonpublic sessions as required.

• Approved expenditure of police impact fees for electronic lock system (5‑0)
• Approved Attorney Maher to send right‑to‑know request letter (4‑1)
• Appointed Assistant Finance Director Bob Parker as acting Finance Director (5‑0)
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A 3:II at 6:30 p.m. (5‑0)
• Returned to public session at 7:00 p.m. (5‑0)
• Entered nonpublic session at 8:05 p.m. (5‑0)
• Returned to public session at 8:20 p.m. (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (5‑0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Subcommittee will consider a Final Minor Site Plan Application for a 448 square foot second‑floor addition at 59 Range Road (Parcel 18‑L‑302) in the Professional Business and Technology District. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from meetings held on December 19, 2024; March 19, 2025; May 20, 2025; and July 2, 2025. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Review Final Minor Site Plan Application for 448‑sq‑ft second‑floor addition at 59 Range Road (Parcel 18‑L‑302) in Professional Business and Technology District
• Approve minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting
• Approve minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from July 2, 2025 meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Windham Zoning Board of Adjustment will discuss two continued cases—35-2025 for a commercial kennel at 59 Mammoth Rd and 37-2025 for a single‑family dwelling at 180 Range Rd—and one new case—43-2025 for a detached garage at 31 Harris Rd. The board will also review and approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, address old and new business, and may hold a non‑public session as required.

• Case 35-2025: variance request for a commercial kennel (six runs, 2,500 sq ft building) at 59 Mammoth Rd, relief from Sections 602.1, 720.6.1.1, 720.4.
• Case 37-2025: variance request for a 26’ x 46’ single‑family dwelling at 180 Range Rd, relief from multiple Sections (601.3, 601.3.8, etc.) and WWPD/W POD buffer requirements.
• Case 43-2025: variance request for a 30’ x 50’ detached garage in the front yard at 31 Harris Rd, relief from Section 703.
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from 10/14/2025.
• Consideration of old/new business and possible non‑public session under RSA 91:A.

The board voted 5‑0 to deny the variance request for a new single‑family house on 180 Range Rd (Case 37‑2025) and approved the accompanying findings of fact. It also denied the requested variance for a garage on 31 Harris Rd (Case 43‑2025). The board approved a conditional variance for a small kennel on 59 Mammoth Rd (Case 35‑2025) and approved its findings of fact. All decisions are subject to a 30‑day appeal period.

• Denied variance for 180 Range Rd single‑family dwelling (5‑0)
• Approved findings of fact for 180 Range Rd case (5‑0)
• Denied variance relief for garage on 31 Harris Rd (5‑0)
• Approved variance relief for kennel at 59 Mammoth Rd with conditions (5‑0)
• Approved findings of fact for 59 Mammoth Rd kennel case (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold non‑public sessions to discuss legal advice, real‑property matters, and personnel actions. Public agenda items include a request to waive the purchasing policy for the 2026 fireworks display and a request to extend the custodial contract through 2027. The board will receive reports on donations, a shed placement request for Windham Lacrosse on Nashua Road fields, and will conduct budget workshops covering multiple town departments.

• Waiver request for purchasing policy for the 2026 fireworks display
• Extension request for the custodial contract through 2027
• Windham Lacrosse request to place a shed on Nashua Road fields
• Acceptance of donations: $4,000 (Windham Lacrosse), $400 (Happy Feet), $600 (Windham Lions Club), $100 (Enterprise Bank/Rockland Trust), $375 (Inspired Martial Arts), $3,500 (Windham Endowment) and four high‑top tables valued at $430
• Budget workshops covering town departments and commissions

The Board entered a nonpublic session to review legal advice, then confirmed DTC Lawyers as town counsel for right‑to‑know requests. It waived the purchasing policy to award a $10,000 fireworks contract and authorized a youth lacrosse shed. Finally, it approved a custodial services contract with Best of the Best Cleaning for 2026‑2027.

• Entered nonpublic session (5-0)
• Approved modified MOU with Windham Seniors Inc. (4-1)
• Confirmed DTC Lawyers as town counsel for right‑to‑know requests (5-0)
• Approved moving forward with counsel's recommendation on 132 Kendall Pond Road issue (5-0)
• Waived purchasing policy for 2026 fireworks display with Pyrotechnico for $10,000 (5-0)
• Authorized Windham Youth Lacrosse to install a shed at Nashua Road fields (5-0)
• Accepted listed donations from community groups and individuals (5-0)
• Authorized custodial services contract with Best of the Best Cleaning: $114,000 for 2026 and $120,000 for 2027 (4-1)

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvement Program subcommittee is meeting to finalize the CIP plan. The group will also review minutes from October 14, 2025, and prepare for a presentation to the Windham Planning Board on November 12, 2025.

• Finalization of CIP plan
• Planning for November 12 presentation to Windham Planning Board

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a zoning board of appeals request to allow a 30‑by‑50‑foot detached garage in the front yard of 31 Harris Rd. It will also consider a final subdivision permit for a two‑lot single‑family development on Goodhue Rd (Parcel 8‑9‑5900). Additional agenda items include approval of recent meeting minutes, wetland permits, and a dock permit by notification. The meeting will conclude with any needed non‑public session and adjournment.

• ZBA Case 43-2025: relief from Section 703 to permit a 30’ x 50’ detached garage in the front yard of 31 Harris Rd
• PB Case #2025-30-71: final subdivision and WWPD special permit for a two‑lot single‑family residential subdivision on Goodhue Rd (Parcel 8‑9‑5900)
• Review and approve meeting minutes from 9/25/25 and 10/09/25
• Wetland permits under the Trails Committee items
• Permit by Notification 16‑Q‑179 for a dock

The Conservation Commission signed off on Wetland Permit 16‑Q‑179 for a seasonal dock. A field trip to the Massabesic Audubon Center was scheduled for October 25, 2025. The planned October 25 walk was cancelled and an alternative route was suggested. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Wetland Permit 16‑Q‑179 for seasonal dock (Chair will sign)
• Scheduled field trip to Massabesic Audubon Center on Oct 25, 2025
• Cancelled Oct 25 walk; suggested Ingersol route instead
• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a proposal under RSA 674:80 for a multi‑family residential development on land currently zoned commercial. Board members will also discuss a draft Growth Management/Temporary Moratorium Ordinance. The meeting includes routine announcements, old business, and adjournment.

• RSA 674:80 multi‑family residential development on commercially zoned land
• Draft Growth Management/Temporary Moratorium Ordinance discussion

The Board reviewed RSA 674:80 language, workforce‑housing percentages, ADU size, and short‑term rental language. It also examined a draft temporary moratorium ordinance and heard public comments on water, sewer, school capacity, and traffic. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Windham Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM. At that meeting the board will discuss Case 37‑2025, a variance request to construct a new single‑family dwelling at 180 Range Rd. A public site walk for the same project is scheduled for 5:00 PM the same day. Copies of the case materials are available at the Windham Community Development Department.

• Variance application (Case 37‑2025) to construct a new single‑family dwelling at 180 Range Rd
• Public site walk at 5:00 PM on October 22, 2025 for the same variance project

The board inspected parcel 21-H-26A at 180 Range Rd, noting the house location, septic system, lot lines, a gully from runoff, and the steep slope. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:11 pm.

Searles Trustees

The board accepted the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. They approved payments from the Searles Revenue Fund for additional exterior painting ($1,800), masonry repointing of two window wells ($400), tree care for the beech tree ($1,750), and window washing ($196), each passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted September 16, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved $1,800 payment to American Renaissance Painting (7-0)
• Approved $400 payment to J&R Masonry for window‑well repointing (7-0)
• Approved $1,750 payment to Bartlett Tree for beech‑tree care (7-0)
• Approved $196 payment to Choice Window Cleaning for window washing (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on the acceptance and use of a $30,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant, a $43,057.13 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant, and an approximately $80,000 sidewalk donation from the Letizio family. The board will also discuss the Planning Board’s recommendation to withdraw from the Regional Planning Commission, consider water restrictions, and review an award of a contract for assessing services. Additional items include a presentation on the Rt. 111 waterline extension study, a request to waive purchasing policy for cardiac monitors and CPR devices, PFAS cap engineering expenses, and budget workshop overviews.

• Public hearing on $30,000 Clean Water SRF grant and $43,057.13 FEMA grant
• Public hearing on donation of sidewalks on Enterprise Drive valued ~ $80,000
• Board discussion of Planning Board recommendation to withdraw from Regional Planning Commission
• Request to waive purchasing policy to purchase cardiac monitors & CPR devices using impact fees
• Award of contract for assessing services

The Board voted 5-0 to accept a $30,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant for a Stormwater Asset Management Program and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. It also voted 5-0 to accept a $43,057.13 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for replacement of forestry personal protective clothing and to authorize the Fire Chief to sign the related documents. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Accepted $30,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant for Stormwater Asset Management Program; vote 5-0
• Accepted $43,057.13 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for forestry PPE; vote 5-0

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a previously opened case to modify conditions for 45 townhouses at 11 Indian Rock Road. It will consider three new applications: a 62‑unit townhouse project at 21 Indian Rock Rd and 1 N Lowell Rd with a deadline extension request; a 448‑sq‑ft second‑floor addition at 59 Range Road (incomplete); and a subdivision and major WPOD for 150 & 152 Range Road, also with a deadline extension request. The board will also address financial guarantee release for McIntosh Hollow Road, amendments to the Windham Subdivision Regulations, and approve recent meeting minutes.

• Case #2023-37 – modify conditions for 45 townhouses at 11 Indian Rock Road
• Case #2025-21 – preliminary site plan for 62‑unit townhouses at 21 Indian Rock Rd and 1 N Lowell Rd, deadline extension request
• Case #2025-24 – final minor site plan for 448‑sq‑ft addition at 59 Range Road (incomplete)
• Case #2025-25 – final minor subdivision and major WPOD for 150 & 152 Range Road, deadline extension request
• Old/New Business: financial guarantee release/road acceptance for McIntosh Hollow Road and amendments to Windham Subdivision Regulations

The Planning Board approved a motion to open Case 2023-27 to a public hearing, passing 5-2. The motion was made by Mr. Gattinella and seconded by Mr. Hohenberger; Mr. Rounds and Mr. Carpenter opposed. The board also approved the meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Motion to open Case 2023-27 to a public hearing approved (5-2)

Capital Improvements Committee

The Windham Capital Improvement Program Subcommittee will rank pending projects. It will review and approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. The committee will discuss next steps for the program before adjourning.

• Project ranking
• Review and approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of next steps

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue two cases and consider three new applications for relief from zoning ordinances, including a commercial kennel, a single-family dwelling, and a detached garage.

• Continued case for commercial kennel relief at 59 Mammoth Rd
• Continued case for single-family dwelling relief at 180 Range Rd
• New case for 40 sq ft sign relief at 135 Rockingham Rd
• New case for detached garage in front yard at 17 New Rd
• New case for 12' x 12' deck near wetland at 95 Londonderry Rd

The board unanimously voted to postpone further consideration of the commercial‑kennel variance (case 35‑2025) for 59 Mammoth Rd until the October 28, 2025 meeting. No other motions or approvals were taken. The second agenda item (case 37‑2025) was discussed but no decision was recorded.

• Continued case 35-2025 variance request (5-0 vote)
• No decision made on case 37-2025 (discussion only)

Economic Development Committee

The Windham Economic Development Committee will hear an economic development update from Alex Mello. It will receive a report on potential involvement in a UNH extension presented by DJ. The committee will also review a draft temporary moratorium and hear liaison and subcommittee reports.

• Economic Development Update – presented by Alex Mello
• Update on UNH Extension Potential Involvement – presented by DJ
• Draft Temporary Moratorium – presented by Mattew and Payal
• Liaison Reports – BOS, PB, SNH Chamber
• Subcommittee Reports

The committee approved the minutes from the September 12, 2025 meeting with a vote of 7‑0‑2. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 12 minutes (7-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss progress reports and updates for several town sites, including Deer Leap, Golden Meadow, and Fessenden Dam. The body will also review a graffiti plan for Deer Leap and a trails report.

• Deer Leap: Graffiti Plan
• Golden Meadow and Fessenden Dam progress reports
• Fosters Pond: October 12th walk and Nashua Rd pond update
• Campbell Farm updates regarding Bees email
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from 9/11/25 and 9/25/25

The Conservation Commission approved several actions, including buying paint remover for graffiti removal at Deer Leap (5‑0) and a trial planting of woodchips and wildflowers by a stonewall (5‑0). It also approved up to $400 for wildflower seeds (5‑0) and accepted the minutes from the 9/11/25 meeting (4‑0). The commission entered a non‑public session to discuss land acquisition, later exited it, sealed the non‑public minutes for two years, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved purchase of paint remover for Deer Leap graffiti (5‑0)
• Approved trial planting of woodchips and wildflowers by stonewall (5‑0)
• Approved spending up to $400 for wildflower seeds (5‑0)
• Accepted minutes from 9/11/25 meeting (4‑0)
• Entered non‑public session on land acquisition (unanimous)
• Exited non‑public session (unanimous)
• Sealed non‑public minutes for two years (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:24 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request to reduce the financial guarantee for the Highclere Estates project. It will discuss a draft Growth Management Temporary Moratorium Ordinance. The board will review possible site‑plan regulations and zoning amendments related to House Bill 631, and will address short‑term rental issues.

• Request for reduction of financial guarantee – Highclere Estates
• Discussion of draft Growth Management/Temporary Moratorium Ordinance
• Consideration of possible site‑plan regulations and zoning amendments to address HB 631
• Discussion of short‑term rentals

The Planning Board approved three motions. It moved the Highclere Estates financial‑guarantee reduction request to the Board of Selectmen (vote 6‑0‑1). It authorized the Chair to summarize the HB 631 discussion to the town attorney (vote 7‑0). It also ordered the short‑term rental ordinance to be placed on the first available public hearing in November (vote 7‑0).

• Moved Highclere Estates financial‑guarantee reduction request to Board of Selectmen (6‑0‑1)
• Authorized Chair to summarize HB 631 discussion to town attorney (7‑0)
• Scheduled short‑term rental ordinance for first public hearing in November (7‑0)

Museum Trustees

The trustees will vote to accept the September 10 meeting minutes. They will discuss ordering museum brochures, with three quantity and price options. They will consider scheduling an Open House in November, possibly on the 9th or 16th. Additional items include a workshop on labeling new display cases and reminders of upcoming dates.

• Vote to accept minutes from the September 10 museum trustees meeting
• Brochure order options: 250 books at $4.75 each total $1,187.50; 500 books at $3.75 each total $1,875.00; 1,000 books at $3.40 each total $3,400.00
• Plan an Open House in November, with suggested dates November 9 or November 16
• Workshop to add and label items for new display cases
• Upcoming events: December 6 Open House/Tree Lighting (2:30‑5:00) and January 14 meeting

The trustees accepted the September 10 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. They agreed to order 500 additional educational booklets. The board decided not to hold a November open house and adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote.

• Accepted September 10 minutes (4-0)
• Ordered 500 educational booklets (consensus)
• Cancelled November open house (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 PM (4-0)

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will consider awarding contracts for a PFAS cap on Fellows Road and a stormwater consultant. The board will also review requests to extend parking lot and sidewalk plowing contracts.

• Award of Contract – PFAS Cap on Fellows Road
• Award of Contract – Stormwater Consultant
• Request to extend Parking Lot Plowing contract
• Request to extend Sidewalk Plowing contract
• Non-public session regarding acquisition, sale, or lease of real property

The Board approved three‑year extensions of the town’s parking‑lot and sidewalk plowing contracts at $32,500 and $30,500 per year, respectively (both 4‑0). It also authorized the Town Administrator to sign a contract for the Fellows Road PFAS cap, allowing up to $80,000 in spending (3‑1). Additionally, the Board approved a $100,000 storm‑water consulting contract with Weston & Sampson (4‑0).

• Extend parking‑lot plowing contract with Groundhog Landscaping, $32,500/yr, 3‑year term – approved 4‑0
• Extend sidewalk plowing contract with Delahunty Nurseries, $30,500/yr, 3‑year term – approved 4‑0
• Authorize contract for Fellows Road PFAS cap with Strategic Environmental Services, up to $80,000 – approved 3‑1
• Authorize Town Administrator to negotiate storm‑water consulting contract with Weston & Sampson, up to $100,000 – approved 4‑0
• Approve consent agenda (payroll and accounts payable manifests dated 10/06/2025) – approved 4‑0
• Approve July 11 2022 minutes draft – approved 3‑0‑1
• Approve September 2025 minutes draft – approved 4‑0
• Adjourn meeting at 8:20 p.m. – approved 4‑0

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The Historic District/Heritage Commission will review the town's 2026 budget. It will also discuss updates on historic zoning, town hall improvements, and several Fessenden Mill projects. Additional items include sign updates and a review of meeting minutes.

• Historic Zoning Update
• 2026 budget
• Fessenden Mill Survey
• Fessenden Mill Landscaping
• Sign Updates

The Heritage Commission approved hiring Lise McNaughton to prepare a landscaping plan for the Fessenden Mill site at $95 per hour. It also approved accepting the September 4 meeting minutes and authorized up to $250 for a basket to be donated for a veteran’s trivia night. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved hiring Lise McNaughton for Fessenden Mill landscaping plan at $95/hour (3-0)
• Approved acceptance of September 4 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved spending up to $250 for veteran trivia night basket (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 PM (3-0)

Cable Advisory Board

The board voted unanimously (6‑0) to purchase three digital recording decks, up to $6,000, using the Special Fund. The minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting were also approved unanimously (6‑0). The board approved returning to a quarterly meeting schedule. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved purchase of three digital recording decks up to $6,000 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of 11/21/24 (6-0)
• Approved quarterly meeting schedule (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025 was cancelled. Because the meeting did not occur, none of the listed agenda items were formally discussed or decided. The agenda had included two development applications—a 62‑unit townhouse preliminary site plan on 21 Indian Rock Rd and a 448‑sq‑ft second‑floor addition at 59 Range Road—as well as workshop topics on a growth‑management ordinance, short‑term rentals, and HB631.

• Case #2025-21 – Preliminary Site Plan for 62 townhouses at 21 Indian Rock Rd and 1 N Lowell Rd; applicant seeks deadline extension to October 15, 2025
• Case #2025-24 – Final Minor Site Plan for a 448 sq ft second‑floor addition at 59 Range Road; application noted as incomplete
• Workshop item: Growth Management Ordinance / Moratorium
• Workshop item: Short Term Rentals
• Workshop item: HB631

Local Energy Committee

The Local Energy Committee will consider approving the minutes of its August 19, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on the Community Power Plan implementation. It will review the status of LEC-sponsored Capital Improvement Program recommendations.

• Approve minutes of August 19, 2025 LEC meeting
• Update on Community Power Plan implementation
• Review status of LEC-sponsored CIP recommendations

The committee approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. Members agreed to deliver a report to the CIP by October 5 addressing potential electromagnetic interference from roof‑top solar systems on police and fire facilities. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved August 19, 2025 LEC minutes (vote 4-0)
• Agreed to provide solar interference report to CIP by Oct 5
• Adjourned meeting (vote 3-0)

Beautification Sub-Committees

The Town Common Beautification Committee met on September 29, 2025 and reviewed several projects, including plant replacements, a crosswalk installation, and potential art installations. The committee agreed to obtain more information before approving funding for Town Hall and Senior Center landscaping. A motion to adjourn was made and passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to seek additional information before approving Town Hall and Senior Center landscaping funding

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a site plan application for a property in the Professional Business and Technology District. The committee will consider a proposal to add a second floor to an existing building.

• Case # 2025-24: Final Minor Site Plan Application for a 448 square foot second floor addition at 59 Range Road

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a permit application (Case 40-2025) from Crystal North Bates to build a 12’ × 12’ deck at 95 Londonderry Road within the WWPD buffer zone. The commission will also review and vote on several workshop topics, approve minutes from the August 28 and September 11 meetings, and address invoices and a possible non‑public session.

• Deck permit request (Case 40-2025) at 95 Londonderry Rd
• Workshop review and vote on Deer Leap, Golden Meadow, Fessenden Dam, Clyde Pond/Gage, Campbell Farm, Deer Leap/Moeckel Pond, Fosters Pond, Rt 28 Town Forest
• Approve meeting minutes for 8/28/25 and 9/11/25
• Review and approve invoices
• Potential non‑public session under RSA 91A

The Conservation Commission adopted a series of motions to maintain the existing no‑hunting by‑laws on Fosters Pond, Campbell Farm, Deer Leap, Golden Meadow, Gage Lands, and the 8‑C‑300 parcel, each passing unanimously or with only abstentions. It also approved a $90.24 reimbursement for fence repairs at Campbell Farm, authorized up to $100 for a mushroom‑identification walk at Fosters Pond, and authorized Fieldworks to mow Campbell Farm and Golden Meadow. All motions were approved by the listed vote counts.

• Maintain no hunting on Fosters Pond (6-0)
• Maintain no hunting on Campbell Farm (6-0)
• Maintain no hunting on Deer Leap (6-0)
• Maintain no hunting on Golden Meadow (5-0-1)
• Maintain no hunting on Gage Lands (5-0-1)
• Maintain no hunting on 8-C-300 parcel (4-0-2)
• Approve $90.24 reimbursement for split‑rail fence repair at Campbell Farm (4-0-1)
• Approve up to $100 payment to NH Mycological Society for mushroom walk at Fosters Pond (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss a temporary moratorium ordinance regarding growth management. The board will also review the definition of hardship.

• Growth Management / Temporary Moratorium Ordinance
• Hardship Definition

The Board reviewed a proposed temporary growth‑management moratorium ordinance and related exemptions. Members raised questions about legal review, impact fees, ADU limits, and commercial use definitions. No votes were taken and the Chairman noted that no decisions were made during this meeting.

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvement Program Subcommittee will receive presentations from the Community Development Department, Fire Department, General Services, Conservation/Trails, and the SAU. It will review and approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The committee will also discuss next steps before adjourning.

• Presentation by Community Development Department (CDD)
• Presentation by Fire Department
• Presentation by General Services
• Presentation by Conservation/Trails
• Review and approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Capital Improvements Committee

The subcommittee of the Windham Planning Board will meet to receive presentations from several town departments. The group will also review and approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting.

• Presentations from Community Development Department (CDD)
• Presentations from Fire Department
• Presentations from General Services
• Presentations from Conservation/Trails
• Presentations from School Administrative Unit (SAU)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a continued case (34‑2025) seeking a 24 × 36 ft barn that would be 11 ft from the side yard line instead of the required 30 ft. It will also consider three new applications: a 26 × 46 ft single‑family dwelling with numerous setbacks and buffer variances on 180 Range Rd (37‑2025); an addition and decks to an existing home on 17 Prescott Rd with setbacks and size variances (38‑2025); and a detached two‑story garage on 14 Sharon Rd that would be 2 ft from the side line instead of 30 ft (39‑2025). The board will review and approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and address any old or new business.

• 34‑2025: Brent Dow request to reduce side‑yard setback for a 24 × 36 ft barn at 115 Lowell Rd
• 37‑2025: Benchmark, LLC request for a 26 × 46 ft single‑family home with multiple zoning reliefs at 180 Range Rd
• 38‑2025: Benchmark, LLC request for home addition and decks with setback variances at 17 Prescott Rd
• 39‑2025: Edward Pietras request for a 24 × 35 ft detached garage with reduced side‑yard setback at 14 Sharon Rd
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from 9/9/2025

The Zoning Board approved a variance for the addition at 17 Prescott Rd, pending updated plans, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the barn setback variance and findings of fact for the 115 Lowell Rd case, each 5‑0. The board voted to continue the 180 Range Rd application to a site walk on Sep 25 and to a second hearing on Oct 14, both 5‑0.

• Approved 24’x36’ barn setback variance for 115 Lowell Rd (Case 34-2025) – vote 5-0
• Approved findings of fact for Case 34-2025 – vote 5-0
• Continued Case 37-2025 to site walk Sep 25, 2025 at 4 pm – vote 5-0
• Continued Case 37-2025 to second hearing Oct 14, 2025 at 7 pm – vote 5-0
• Approved conditioned variance for addition at 17 Prescott Rd (Case 38-2025) – vote 5-0
• Approved findings of fact for Case 38-2025 – vote 5-0

Select Board

The Select Board will hear three Board of Health cases requesting regulatory relief for wells and septic systems that do not meet required setbacks. The cases involve 7 Cedar Road, 38 Fish Road, and 108 South Shore Road. The meeting also includes discussion of an unsafe structure at 22 Morrison Road, correspondence about recent zoning legislation, and approval of recent meeting minutes and financial reports.

• BOH Case 25-08 – 7 Cedar Road: request for well setback relief (proposed 50 ft from drain field, required 75 ft)
• BOH Case 25-09 – 38 Fish Road: request for septic system and well setback relief (proposed 44 ft from drain field, required 75 ft)
• BOH Case 25-010 – 108 South Shore Road: request for septic system setback relief (proposed 65 ft from well, required 75 ft)
• 22 Morrison Road – discussion of unsafe structure
• Correspondence from other municipalities regarding recent zoning legislation

The Select Board recessed to a Board of Health session and unanimously approved waivers allowing a well at 7 Cedar Road and septic systems at 38 Fish Road and 108 South Shore Road, with votes of 5‑0, 5‑0 and 4‑1 respectively. The Board also adopted a wording amendment for the 38 Fish Road waiver (5‑0) and increased Searles Attendant Michelle Joyce’s hourly rate from $20 to $25 (4‑0). Additionally, the Board approved several past meeting minutes and the consent agenda items, each by a 4‑0 vote.

• Recessed meeting to Board of Health (5-0)
• Approved waiver for well at 7 Cedar Road (Case 25-08) (5-0)
• Approved waiver for septic at 38 Fish Road (Case 25-09) (5-0)
• Approved wording amendment for 38 Fish Road waiver (5-0)
• Approved waiver for septic at 108 South Shore Road (Case 25-010) (4-1)
• Increased Searles Attendant Michelle Joyce pay to $25 (4-0)
• Approved August 8, 2022 draft minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (MS 1, payroll, MS 535) (4-0)

Forestry Committee

The Windham Forestry Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its prior meeting. It will review the completed 2025 maintenance of the cellar hole trail. The committee will consider trail signage and discuss a warrant article for 2026.

• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Review completion of 2025 maintenance for cellar hole trail
• Consider trail signage
• Discuss 2026 warrant article

The Forestry Committee unanimously approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also unanimously approved the proposed 2026 warrant article language. Maintenance for the Cellar Hole Trail was reported completed, and several trail signs were installed.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 warrant article language (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Windham Conservation Commission will discuss and vet six local properties for potential hunting use. The properties under consideration are Foster’s Pond, Campbell Farm, Deer Leap, Golden Meadow, The Gage Lands, and Lot 8-C-300 (former Mesiti land). The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025 at the Windham High School Auditorium.

• Foster’s Pond – property considered for hunting
• Campbell Farm – property considered for hunting
• Deer Leap – property considered for hunting
• Golden Meadow – property considered for hunting
• The Gage Lands – property considered for hunting

The Conservation Commission met on September 18, 2025 at the Windham High School Auditorium for a public workshop. Members heard comments on several properties—including Foster’s Pond, Campbell Farm, Deer Leap, Golden Meadow, Gage Lands, and the former Mesiti property—and noted that no decisions would be made at this session. The chair read emails from the fire and police chiefs indicating opposition to expanding hunting, and the commission will vote on the proposals at the next regular meeting.

Planning Board

The Board will review five new development applications submitted for public hearing. Applications include a WWPD driveway permit at 52 Burnham Road, a 49‑unit age‑restricted affordable apartment plan on 92 and 98 Rockingham Road, a 62‑unit townhouse project on 21 Indian Rock Road and 1 No Lowell Road, a major WPOD home construction at 27 No Shore Road, and a final minor site plan for a second‑floor addition at 59 Range Road. The Board will also consider a request to extend the deadline for the 21 Indian Rock Road case to October 1, 2025.

• Case #2025-19 – WWPD Special Permit for driveway and site improvements at 52 Burnham Road (Rural District & WWPD)
• Case #2025-20 – Conceptual Site Plan for a 49‑unit age‑restricted affordable apartment building on 92 and 98 Rockingham Rd (Rural District)
• Case #2025-21 – Preliminary Site Plan for 62‑unit townhouses on 21 Indian Rock Rd and 1 No Lowell Rd (Village Center District & WWPD)
• Case #2025-22 – Major WPOD Application to raze existing structures and build a new single‑family home at 27 No Shore Rd (Residential A & WPOD)
• Case #2025-24 – Final Minor Site Plan for a 448‑sq‑ft second‑floor addition at 59 Range Road (Professional Business & Technology District & WPOD)

The Planning Board extended the review deadlines for two site‑plan applications to October 1, 2025. It opened and then approved a special permit for a driveway at 52 Burnham Road with specific conditions by a 4‑3 vote. The Board also opened and approved a major WPOD application for a new home at 27 No Shore Road with stipulated storm‑water and shoreland requirements.

• Extended Case #2025-21 deadline to Oct 1 2025 (vote 7‑0)
• Extended Case #2025-24 deadline to Oct 1 2025 (vote 7‑0)
• Opened Case #2025-19 (vote 7‑0)
• Approved Case #2025-19 with conditions: minimal tree removal, Keach memo items, sheet drain (vote 4‑3)
• Opened Case #2025-22 (vote 7‑0)
• Approved Case #2025-22 with conditions: shoreland permit, Keach memo compliance, extra storm‑water protection (vote 7‑0)
• Opened Case #2025-20 (vote 6‑0)

Searles Trustees

The board approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. Trustees voted to table the parking lot re‑lining discussion until spring. They also approved the donation of four high‑top tables from the Windham Endowment by a 6‑0 vote.

• Accept August 19, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Table parking lot re‑lining discussion until spring (consensus)
• Accept donation of 4 high‑top tables from Windham Endowment (6-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting for a site walk at 59 Range Road. The committee will review a Final Minor Site Plan Application for a building addition.

• Case # 2025-24: Proposal by Nikasa, LLC to construct a 448 square foot second floor addition at 59 Range Road

Cemetery Trustees

The Windham Cemetery Trustees met on September 15, 2025 and reviewed current expenditures, noting they have used 57% of the budget and have two upcoming expenses of $4,000 and $2,200. They announced the acquisition of a dedicated laptop for cemetery records. The trustees determined they will submit the 2026 cemetery budget unchanged and plan gate repairs for the following year.

• Submit unchanged 2026 cemetery budget (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a site walk at 59 Mammoth Rd on September 15, 2025 for Variance Case 35-2025, which seeks a commercial kennel. Board members and the public may park on the discontinued Bridle Bridge Rd and on the grass at the property edge. The variance application will be discussed at a public meeting on October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Copies of case materials are available at the Windham Community Development Department.

• Site walk at 59 Mammoth Rd for commercial kennel variance (Case 35-2025)
• Parking permitted on discontinued Bridle Bridge Rd and on‑site grass
• Variance decision scheduled for October 14, 2025, 7:00 PM
• Case materials available at Windham Community Development Department

The Zoning Board of Adjustment met at 5:03 pm and conducted a site walk of Parcel 19‑B‑150 at 59 Mammoth Rd. Applicant Mr. Roberts showed the existing barn and discussed possible kennel and fence locations. The board adjourned at 5:14 pm. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Economic Development Committee

The Windham Economic Development Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m. to appoint alternates, review the August minutes, receive an economic development update, and hear liaison and subcommittee reports. The committee will consider comments on the PB Draft Temporary Moratorium and address any other old or new business before adjourning.

• Appointment of alternates for absent members
• Review of August meeting minutes
• Economic Development Update by Director Alex Mello
• Comments regarding PB Draft Temporary Moratorium
• Other old or new business

The committee approved the August 8, 2025 minutes with a 9‑0‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn was carried 9‑0‑0. The current meeting minutes were approved as edited on 10‑10‑2025 by a 7‑0‑2 vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved August 8, 2025 minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (9-0-0)
• Approved minutes as edited 10-10-2025 (7-0-2)

Conservation Commission

The Windham Conservation Commission will review several development permit applications. These include a WWPD special permit for a driveway at 52 Burnham Road, a conceptual site plan for a 49‑unit age‑restricted affordable apartment building on 92 and 98 Rockingham Road, a preliminary site plan for 62 townhouses at 21 Indian Rock Road and 1 N Lowell Road, a final major site plan amendment at 11 Indian Rock Road, and a final minor site plan for a second‑floor addition at 59 Range Road. The commission will also review meeting minutes and discuss updates on ponds, forests, and trails. A non‑public session may be held if needed.

• WWPD Special Permit Application for driveway at 52 Burnham Road (Rural District & WWPD)
• Conceptual Site Plan Application for 49‑unit age‑restricted affordable apartments at 92 & 98 Rockingham Rd (Town-owned land)
• Preliminary Site Plan Application for 62‑unit townhouses at 21 Indian Rock Rd and 1 N Lowell Rd (Village Center District & WWPD)
• Final Major Site Plan Application to amend façade at 11 Indian Rock Rd (Village Center District)
• Final Minor Site Plan Application for 448‑sq‑ft second‑floor addition at 59 Range Rd (Professional Business and Technology District & WPOD)

The Conservation Commission voted to go into a non‑public session under RSA 91A:3 II(d) to discuss land acquisition. The commissioners later voted to exit the non‑public session and to seal the non‑public minutes for two years. They also approved the August 14, 2025 minutes and adjourned the September 11 meeting.

• Approved non‑public session on land acquisition (unanimous Yes votes)
• Approved exit from non‑public session (unanimous Yes votes)
• Approved sealing of non‑public minutes for two years (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 8/14/25 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 PM (unanimous)

Museum Trustees

The Windham Museum Trustees will vote to accept the minutes from the July 9 meeting. They will receive an update on potential third‑grade visit dates with Diane Farmer. The board will discuss the museum's 2026 budget and conduct a workshop to intake and label recent Harris donations. Upcoming public events are listed for October, November, and December.

• Vote to accept minutes of the July 9 Museum Trustees meeting
• Update on potential third‑grade visit dates with Diane Farmer
• Discussion of the 2026 museum budget
• Workshop: intake and labeling of recent Harris donations
• Upcoming events: Mystery Tour Oct 4 at 1:00, Open House/Tree Lighting Dec 6, 2:30‑5:00

The trustees increased the 2026 budget for educational programming to $2,000 and reduced the allocation for archival supplies to $500. They renamed the publicity line item to “Publicity & America 250th”. Ms. Farmer was tasked with ordering more pencils and Ms. Manthorne will obtain quotes for up to 1,000 educational booklets. The minutes from the July 9th meeting were accepted and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.

• Accepted July 9th meeting minutes (vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 PM (vote 4-0)
• Increased 2026 educational programming budget to $2,000
• Decreased 2026 archival supplies allocation to $500
• Renamed publicity line item to “Publicity & America 250th”
• Assigned Ms. Farmer to order more pencils
• Assigned Ms. Manthorne to obtain quotes for up to 1,000 educational booklets

Planning Board

The board will hear a public safety presentation on road length. It will consider a Growth Management Temporary Moratorium Ordinance. The meeting includes review and approval of the August 20, 2025 minutes. Additional old and new business items will be addressed.

• Public Safety presentation on road length
• Consideration of Growth Management Temporary Moratorium Ordinance
• Review and approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Announcements / Liaison Reports
• Old/New Business items

The Planning Board unanimously voted to move the Growth Management/Temporary Moratorium Ordinance to a workshop on September 24, 2025. They also approved sending the “harmonized” hardship definition to the town attorney and scheduling its public hearing for October 1, 2025. Both motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Moved Growth Management/Temporary Moratorium Ordinance workshop to Sep 24, 2025 (7‑0)
• Sent “harmonized” hardship definition to town attorney and set public hearing for Oct 1, 2025 (7‑0)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The committee identified that the steps connecting the library's upper and lower parking lots need repair and assigned Dennis Senibaldi to replace them in the spring. Incident and accident reports were reviewed with no further action. Members were reminded to check and replenish first‑aid kits as needed.

• Replace library upper‑to‑lower parking lot steps (spring schedule)
• No action taken on incident/accident reports

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider four new cases requesting relief from Windham Zoning Ordinances. These requests involve land use permissions and setback requirements for residential and rural properties.

• Request for boat storage yard at Rockingham Rd (Parcel 3-B-681)
• Request for 24’ x 36’ barn with 11’ side yard setback at 115 Lowell Rd
• Request for commercial kennel with six runs and 2,500 sq ft building at 59 Mammoth Rd
• Request for 16’ x 16’ deck at 21 Second St on a 4,000 sq ft non-conforming lot

The Board voted 4‑1 to deny the requested variance allowing boat storage on parcel 3‑B‑681 in the Rural District. It then approved the Board’s findings of fact for that case by a 5‑0 vote. The barn setback application (case 34‑2025) was continued to the September 23, 2025 agenda (5‑0). The commercial kennel application (case 35‑2025) was continued to October 14, 2025 and a site walk was scheduled for September 15, 2025 at 5 pm (both 5‑0).

• Denied boat‑storage variance for 3‑B‑681 (4‑1)
• Approved findings of fact for boat‑storage case (5‑0)
• Continued barn setback case 34‑2025 to Sep 23 2025 (5‑0)
• Continued kennel case 35‑2025 to Oct 14 2025 (5‑0)
• Scheduled site walk for kennel case 35‑2025 on Sep 15 2025 at 5 pm (5‑0)

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvement Program Subcommittee will meet on September 9, 2025 at the Golden Brook School Media Center/Library. The agenda includes presentations from Town Administration, the Police Department, and Local Energy, followed by a review and approval of the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. The committee will also discuss next steps before adjourning.

• Presentations by Town Administration
• Presentations by Police Department
• Presentations by Local Energy
• Review and approval of August 26, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of next steps

Housing Authority

The Windham Housing Authority will meet with Simon Beylin of Beylin Construction, the architect, and Karl Dubay of The Dubay Group to review the housing plan and site development plans that will be presented to the Planning Board on September 17, 2025. The board will also review the current revision of the Land Lease document. In addition, the authority will confirm and approve meeting minutes from several prior meetings.

• Review housing plan and site development plans with Simon Beylin/Beylin Construction, the architect, and Karl Dubay of The Dubay Group
• Review current revision of the Land Lease document
• Approve meeting minutes for Dec 24, 2024; Jan 28; Mar 19; Apr 3 & 17; Jul 2; Aug 4, 2025
• Confirm next meeting date as needed

Select Board

The Select Board adopted the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan. It accepted a $22,800 donation from the Windham Endowment for town‑hall improvements and an $8,500 grant for the Searles brick repointing project. The Board also approved an RFP for an architectural study of town administrative buildings and settled a lawsuit with Rick Dieterle for $6,000.

• Adopted 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Accepted $22,800 Windham Endowment donation for Town Hall project (5-0)
• Accepted $8,500 Methuen Festival of Trees grant for Searles brick repointing (5-0)
• Approved RFP for Town Administrative Buildings Architectural Study (4-1)
• Settled lawsuit with Rick Dieterle by paying $6,000 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and payable manifests (5-0)
• Approved draft minutes of September 26, 2022 (4-0-1)
• Accepted assorted community donations (e.g., $280, dumpster, trash totes, $500, $800) (5-0)

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The Historic District/Heritage Commission accepted the design proposal for the Windham Restaurant addition with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the Town Hall “Option A” signage (white signs with black lettering) by a 4‑0 vote. The commission accepted the August 7th meeting minutes (3‑0, one abstention) and agreed not to send a representative to future TRC meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 PM.

• Approved Windham Restaurant addition design (4-0)
• Approved Town Hall “Option A” signage (4-0)
• Accepted August 7th meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Decided HDC/HC will not send a representative to TRC meetings
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan and subdivision application for a new medical facility. The board will also discuss zoning amendments related to House Bill 631 and a procedural rule change regarding alternate members.

• Case # 2025-16: Final Major Site Plan and Minor Subdivision for a 5,000 S.F. ConvenientMD Urgent Care building at 2 Sharma Way
• Amendment to Planning Board Rules of Procedure Article 10 regarding the appointment of Alternates
• Discussion on zoning amendments in response to House Bill 631
• Growth Management Subcommittee update

The Planning Board approved the Final Major Site Plan for 2 Sharma Way, adding several conditions such as addressing comments, recording easements, and completing Usha Way access before a certificate of occupancy. The board also approved related permits and waivers, including a pipe cover waiver, a WWPD special permit, and the final minor subdivision. All motions passed with votes ranging from 4‑3 to unanimous 7‑0.

• Amended Article 10 Subsection 10.6 to replace “Alternate” with “Alternates” (7-0)
• Waived preliminary hearing step for Case #2025-16 (7-0)
• Opened Case #2025-16 as a Final Major Site Plan (7-0)
• Granted pipe cover waiver for Case #2025-16 (7-0)
• Granted WWPD Special Permit for Case #2025-16 (4-3)
• Approved WPOD permit with snow-storage condition for Case #2025-16 (6-1)
• Approved Final Minor Subdivision for Case #2025-16 (7-0)
• Approved Final Major Site Plan for Case #2025-16 with seven conditions (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the August 28 meeting minutes. The commission noted no issues with the deck permit for 21 Second St. A motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously, 5‑0.

• Approved meeting minutes (vote not recorded)
• Stated no issues with deck permit at 21 Second St (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed 5‑0

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvement Program Subcommittee is meeting to review the history and process of the program. Members will assign department write-ups and establish a schedule for future presentation and ranking meetings.

• Presentation of Deferred Expenditures by Mark Kovacs
• Determination of future meeting dates for ranking and presentations to the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen
• Assignment of department write-ups and spreadsheet needs

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5-0 to install a “No Outlet/No Turn Around” sign at a location to be determined by the General Services Director in coordination with police and fire chiefs. The Board also voted 5-0 to install a stop sign on Oakwood Street at a location to be determined by the General Services Director with police and fire input. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved "No Outlet/No Turn Around" sign (5-0)
• Approved stop sign on Oakwood Street (5-0)

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board's Growth Management Subcommittee will meet to review a draft ordinance for a temporary moratorium and discuss findings from US Census data, school data, and public services data. The meeting will also include a review and approval of previous minutes.

• Review Temporary Moratorium Ordinance draft Language
• Discuss Findings - US Census Data
• Discuss Findings - Windham schools data
• Discuss Findings - public services data
• Review and Approval of Minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from prior meetings. It voted 7‑0 to extend the deadline for Case #2025-16 (2 Sharma Way) to September 17, 2025. The board also voted 7‑0 to open Case #2025-18 (150 Haverhill Road) as a conceptual discussion and later voted 7‑0 to close that conceptual discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 pm.

• Approved May‑July draft minutes (various votes, all passed)
• Extended deadline for Case #2025-16 to September 17 (vote 7‑0)
• Opened Case #2025-18 as a conceptual discussion (vote 7‑0)
• Closed conceptual discussion for Case #2025-18 (vote 7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 pm (vote 7‑0)

Searles Trustees

The board accepted the July 15, 2025 minutes (6‑0‑1) and chose Benjamin Moore Country Redwood for the exterior painting, slated to begin in mid‑September. J&R Masonry was awarded the repointing project, and the 1992 anniversary prints will be installed in the anteroom. Additional actions included a $100 purchase for planter plants, a motion to have an arborist assess the property trees, and scheduling open houses for September.

• Accepted July 15, 2025 minutes (vote 6-0-1)
• Approved Benjamin Moore Country Redwood as exterior paint color
• Awarded repointing project to J&R Masonry
• Approved installation of 1992 anniversary prints in the anteroom (vote 8-0)
• Approved spending $100 on planter plants (vote 8-0)
• Approved contacting an arborist for tree assessment (vote 8-0)
• Scheduled open houses on 9/7/2025 (2:30‑4:30) and 9/13/2025 (10‑3)
• Installed new exterior light over the front door

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 5‑0 to allow a senior Girl Scout to install permanent aluminum dog‑waste signs on several conservation sites. It also voted 5‑0 to grant Joey Johannessen permission to camp in the Rt 28 Town Forest on August 15, 2025. Additional actions included approving a $296.96 payment for bridge work and adopting the meeting minutes.

• Approved dog‑waste signage project (5‑0)
• Granted camp permission at Rt 28 Town Forest (5‑0)
• Approved $296.96 payment to Dennis Proulx for Golden Meadow bridges (5‑0)
• Adopted amended minutes of 6/26/25 (4‑0)
• Adopted minutes of 7/24/25 (4‑0)
• Sealed non‑public session minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 PM (5‑0)

Planning Board

The board approved a motion directing CDD staff to contact the local planning commission, the New Hampshire Municipal Association and other communities about House Bill 631, with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a motion to hold a non‑public session concerning counsel’s conflict of interest under RSA 91‑A:3, with a 6‑1 vote. Other items such as the Market Square Overlay District and the Air BnB topic were discussed but not decided, and the amendment to Board Rules of Procedure was postponed to the September 3 meeting.

• Approved request for CDD staff to reach out to local planning commission, NHMA and other communities on House Bill 631 (7-0)
• Approved non-public session on counsel conflict of interest under RSA 91-A:3 (6-1)
• Postponed amendment to Planning Board Rules of Procedure to September 3 meeting (no vote)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board granted the requested variances for a 12 × 16 ft shed, front‑yard setback, and side‑yard setback for a deck at 4 Maple St (Case 31‑2025) with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved relief for an 18 × 21 ft in‑ground pool at 4 Sagamore Rd (Case 32‑2025) by a 5‑0 vote. The Board denied a rehearing request for parcels on Rockingham Rd (Case 27‑2024) and accepted a withdrawal of a pickup‑window request (Case 27‑2025), each 5‑0. Minutes and a July‑22 draft were approved and the meeting adjourned, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved variances for shed, front‑yard and side‑yard setbacks at 4 Maple St (5‑0)
• Approved pool setback relief at 4 Sagamore Rd (5‑0)
• Denied rehearing request for 43 Rockingham Rd & 36 Roulston Rd (5‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of pickup‑window request (5‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved July 22 draft as amended (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 pm (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will convene to discuss the 2026 budget schedule, consider a request for an alcohol license, and review the Moeckel Pond Dam repair plan. The meeting includes a public hearing on fertilizer regulations and a non-public session regarding real estate transactions.

• Public Hearing: Fertilizer regulations revisions
• Discussion: Moeckel Pond Dam repair plan
• New Business: 2026 Budget Schedule and Process
• New Business: Alcohol license for Rhino Cigar Lounge
• Non-Public Session: Real property acquisition/lease

The Select Board voted 6‑0 to waive fees for a septic‑system replacement at 13 Armstrong Road. It also approved a conditional offer of employment for assistant town clerk Samantha Bernice Sands (4‑0‑1). The Board authorized contacting counsel to consider a two‑week ban of a resident from the transfer station (4‑1) and recessed to convene the Board of Health (6‑0).

• Approved fee waiver for septic system at 13 Armstrong Road (6‑0)
• Extended conditional offer to assistant town clerk Samantha Bernice Sands at $24.0764/hr (4‑0‑1)
• Authorized contacting counsel to explore banning resident from transfer station for two weeks (4‑1)
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A 3:II (5‑0)
• Returned to public session (5‑0)
• Recessed Board of Selectmen and convened Board of Health (6‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the July 11, 2025 minutes with a 9‑0‑2 vote. A motion to adjourn was carried unanimously, 9‑0‑0. The August 8, 2025 minutes were then approved by a 9‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved July 11, 2025 minutes (9-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)
• Approved August 8, 2025 minutes (9-0-0)

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve the cost estimates presented by Jennifer Simmons for using the $22,000 raised by the Windham Endowment “NH Gives” fundraiser to repair and improve the front of Town Hall, including door, hardware, signage, lighting and landscaping, leaving about $4,000 for shutters. It also approved removing the rotted wood sign at the Town Pound and will explore making the plaque more visible. Additionally, the commission approved an investigation into the feasibility of recreating a historic fingerpost sign for Town Center.

• Approved $22,000 Town Hall front‑door and landscaping estimates (4‑0)
• Approved removal of rotted wood sign at Town Pound, explore plaque visibility (4‑0)
• Approved investigation of feasibility for historic fingerpost sign at Town Center (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the donation of engraved name plates (7‑0). It also moved the 2 Sharma Way application (Case #2025‑16) to a hearing on August 20, 2025 (7‑0). Finally, the board opened the 102 Indian Rock Road & 82 Range Road application (Case #2025‑17) as a conceptual plan (7‑0).

• Accepted engraved name plates for Vice Chair, Ms. Ballaya, and Mr. Gattinella (7-0)
• Moved Case #2025-16 (2 Sharma Way) to August 20, 2025 (7-0)
• Opened Case #2025-17 (102 Indian Rock Rd & 82 Range Rd) as a conceptual plan (7-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved a full religious exemption for three parcels (Map 3 Lot A‑800, Map 2 Lot A‑700 and A‑700A). It also authorized $16,400 for the Searles Brick Repointing project and approved a tie‑in to the Rogers Field well for the Cemetery. Additional actions included moving three police officers to Step 2 pay, placing one officer on paid administrative leave, and partially granting an administrative abatement of $104 for Map 6A Lot 6.

• Moved officers Buchanan, Bennett, St. Hilaire to Step 2 pay $33.8134/hr (unanimous)
• Placed officer on paid administrative leave until Aug 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Partially granted administrative abatement $104 for Map 6A Lot 6 (5‑0)
• Granted full religious exemption for three parcels (3‑2)
• Approved $16,400 for Searles Brick Repointing (4‑0‑1, 1 abstention)
• Approved tie‑in to Rogers Field well for Cemetery (5‑0)
• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4‑0‑1, 1 abstention)

Cemetery Trustees

The board voted 3‑0 to accept Trustee Wendi Devlin’s resignation effective August 11, 2025. The trustees also approved, by a 3‑0 vote, a proposal to present to the Selectmen that the resignation be accepted, Bruce Moeckel be appointed as an alternate trustee through March 2028, and Wendi Devlin be appointed as an alternate trustee for one year. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted Wendi Devlin’s resignation as Trustee (vote 3‑0)
• Approved proposal to present to Selectmen to accept resignation and appoint Bruce Moeckel as alternate trustee (vote 3‑0)
• Approved proposal to present to Selectmen to appoint Wendi Devlin as alternate trustee for one year (vote 3‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a motion to reimburse the Town of Windham $167,340 from the Conservation Land Trust Special fund. It also approved a $1,060 payment to Fieldworks of NH for mowing services at Campbell and Clyde ponds, and approved the amended minutes of 7/10/25. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:14 PM.

• Approved $167,340 reimbursement to Town of Windham from Conservation Land Trust Special fund (5-0)
• Approved $1,060 payment to Fieldworks of NH for mowing services at Campbell and Clyde pond (5-0)
• Approved amended minutes of 7/10/25 (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Local Energy Committee

The committee approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-2). After presentations from ECM Power and Standard Power, members decided to wait on any change to the community‑aggregation consultant until new pricing information is received. The resolution to delay the consultant decision passed unanimously (7-0). The meeting was then adjourned (7-0).

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0-2)
• Resolved to wait on consultant change pending next pricing period (vote 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 7-0)

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board approved three motions, each passing 7‑0, to forward the hardship definition, the site‑plan landscape requirements, and the short‑term rental permit document (including fines and complaint process) to the town attorney for review. The board also deferred the Updated Survey for Residents and Legislative Changes items to a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 PM.

• Motion by Derek Monson to send hardship definition to town counsel – passed 7‑0
• Motion by Derek Monson to send site‑plan landscape requirements proposal to town attorney – passed 7‑0
• Motion by Vice Chair Tom Earley to send short‑term rental permit document (with fines) to town attorney – passed 7‑0
• Board deferred Updated Survey for Residents to a later meeting
• Board deferred Legislative Changes to a later meeting
• Motion by Payal Ballaya to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 PM – passed 7‑0

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance for Case 23‑2025, allowing a year‑round single‑family dwelling to replace a seasonal cottage on 18 Ministerial Rd (vote 5‑0). It also approved a variance for Case 26‑2025, permitting a two‑lot subdivision of the historic Windham Playhouse property on 150 Range Rd (vote 5‑0). The Board adopted the findings of fact for both cases (each vote 5‑0). Finally, the Board postponed the opening of Case 27‑2025 to August 12, 2025 pending legal counsel (vote 5‑0).

• Approved variance for Case 23‑2025 (Parcel 21‑V‑243G) – Plan A, Option B with septic condition (5‑0)
• Approved findings of fact for Case 23‑2025 (5‑0)
• Approved variance for Case 26‑2025 (Parcel 21‑K‑100) – two‑lot subdivision with septic conditions (5‑0)
• Approved findings of fact for Case 26‑2025 (5‑0)
• Postponed opening of Case 27‑2025 (Parcel 18‑L‑450) to Aug 12, 2025 (5‑0)

Forestry Committee

The Windham Forestry Committee re‑elected its officers, approved the prior meeting minutes, and authorized spending for trail upkeep and signage. It approved up to $800 per year for Cellar Hole Trail mowing and cleanup, and up to $500 for six new trail maps and signage. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Re‑elected Wanda Rice as Chair, Stephen Petron as Vice Chair, Brian McFarland as Secretary (5‑0‑0)
• Approved July 18 2024 meeting minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Approved up to $800 per year for Cellar Hole Trail maintenance (5‑0‑0)
• Approved up to $500 for six new trail maps and signage (5‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 6‑0 to open the conceptual site‑plan discussion for Case #2025-15 (Sharma Way). Later the Board voted 6‑0 to close that conceptual discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 8 pm by a 6‑0 vote.

• Opened conceptual discussion for Case #2025-15 (6-0)
• Closed conceptual discussion for Case #2025-15 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8 pm (6-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment considered the HAB remand for Case #27‑2024, which seeks to change the Manor Motel from transient motel use to multi‑family apartments. After deliberation, the board voted 4‑0 to deny the variance because the applicant did not meet the hardship criteria. The board also voted 4‑0 on a separate motion stating the applicant did meet the burden of proof on the hardship criteria.

• Denied variance for Case #27‑2024 (hardship criteria not met) – vote 4‑0
• Found applicant met burden of proof on hardship criteria – vote 4‑0

Searles Trustees

The trustees accepted the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). They approved the Methuen Festival of Trees grant and agreed to fund the matching amount from the Searles Special Revenue Fund, not using the Special Reserve Fund. The board decided future email correspondence will be routed through the town email address. They also approved buying a Kichler Tournai 24" lantern for $432.11, with installation and bulb costs, by a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted June 17, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Methuen Festival of Trees grant and matching fund from Special Revenue Fund
• Directed email correspondence to be sent through town email address
• Approved purchase of Kichler lantern @ $432.11, installation $250, and bulbs (5‑0)
• Peter to contact Michael Branley and the Board to schedule meeting on compensation issues

Select Board

The Board waived the purchasing policy and approved the purchase of a Harley‑Davidson police motorcycle for up to $22,000, with a 3‑0‑1 vote. It also authorized the Searles School and Chapel Trustees to finance brick repointing, accepted an $8,500 grant, and approved spending $16,400 for the project, each passing 4‑0. The Board supported Town Administrator Michael Branley’s application to the New Hampshire Municipal Association Board (4‑0) and denied a request for legal‑fee reimbursement, forwarding it to Primex. Routine items such as approving minutes, the consent agenda, and entering a non‑public session also passed unanimously.

• Waived purchasing policy and approved police motorcycle purchase up to $22,000 (3-0-1)
• Waived purchasing policy to authorize Searles School repointing financing (4-0)
• Accepted $8,500 Festival of Trees grant for repointing (4-0)
• Approved $16,400 expenditure for Searles brick repointing (4-0)
• Supported Town Administrator Michael Branley’s application to NH Municipal Association Board (4-0)
• Denied legal‑fee reimbursement request for Matthew Rounds, forwarding to Primex (consensus)
• Approved June 30 draft minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting with a 9‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved June 13 minutes (9-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission re‑elected Michael Specian as Chair, Wayne Morris as Vice Chair, and Kara Feldberg as Secretary, each vote unanimous with the nominee abstaining. It approved a $953 contract to purchase about 1,500 trail blazes from Vose Signs (5‑0) and decided to install signage to regulate electric‑bike use at Golden Meadow. The board also chose a chain‑with‑pad‑lock fence solution for Campbell Farm, approved the June 12 minutes (4‑0‑1), and adjourned at 8:27 PM.

• Re‑elected Michael Specian as Chair (unanimous, Specian abstained)
• Re‑elected Wayne Morris as Vice Chair (unanimous, Morris abstained)
• Re‑elected Kara Feldberg as Secretary (unanimous, Feldberg abstained)
• Approved $953 purchase of trail blazes from Vose Signs (5‑0)
• Decided to add signage for electric‑bike regulations at Golden Meadow
• Approved chain with pad lock for Campbell Farm fence access
• Approved minutes of 6/12/25 (4‑0‑1)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 PM (5‑0)

Museum Trustees

The board approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting with a 4‑0‑1 vote. Ms. Snow was seated as a regular trustee, replacing Carol Pynn. No other actions were decided; Ms. Farmer is still awaiting a response about potential third‑grade visit dates.

• Approved June 11 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Ms. Snow seated as regular trustee (replacing Carol Pynn)

Planning Board

The board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Derek Monson as the Planning Board’s representative on the Conservation Commission. The motion was made by Vice Chair Tom Earley, seconded by Matt Rounds, and passed 7‑0. No other substantive actions were approved; items such as short‑term rentals, soils subcommittee, and ordinance drafts were discussed but not decided. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. with a 7‑0 vote.

• Appointed Derek Monson as Planning Board representative to Conservation Commission (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:24 p.m. (7‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Windham Zoning Board did not rule on any variance requests. It voted unanimously to postpone Case #27-2024 (vacated and remanded) to July 15, 2025, and to postpone Case #23-2025 to July 22, 2025. No public comments were received.

• Continue Case #27-2024 (vacated & remanded) to July 15, 2025 – vote 5-0
• Continue Case #23-2025 to July 22, 2025 – vote 5-0

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved a contract with Arco Excavators for cement bases at $200 per square foot. They also voted to make Barbara Coish the new chair, with a 2‑0‑1 vote. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved contract with Arco Excavators for cement bases at $200/sq ft (3‑0)
• Appointed Barbara Coish as chair (2‑0‑1, 1 abstention)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee examined Case #2025-15 for 2 Sharma Way, hearing the applicant’s proposal for mixed‑use development, including assisted‑living units, a medical office, and tiny homes. Members discussed roadway width, fire‑apparatus access, water supply, and potential variances, and expressed general support, but no vote or formal approval/denial was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM.

Select Board

The Select Board approved a $35,800 full fence replacement at the Tokanel Tennis Court (4-0). It also adopted an updated Appointment Policy, approved a boat ramp key for Nault’s, denied an abatement request, and granted several religious, charitable, and educational tax exemptions. One partial religious exemption motion failed to pass.

• Approved full fence replacement at Tokanel Tennis Court (vote 4-0)
• Approved updated Appointment Policy effective immediately (vote 4-0)
• Approved Nault’s request for a Boat Ramp Key (vote 4-0)
• Denied abatement request for Map 7 Lot A-698 (vote 4-0)
• Granted religious tax exemption for Map 21 Lot D-150 (vote 3-1)
• Granted religious tax exemptions for Map 13 Lot A-300 & Map 12 Lot A-501 (vote 4-0)
• Granted charitable tax exemption for Map 12 Lot A-500 (vote 4-0)
• Partial religious exemption for Crossing Life Church failed (vote 2-2)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 5‑0 to let Life Scout Jackson Rogers proceed with installing seven trail signs in the Deer Leap Conservation area. The Commission also approved a supportive letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a two‑lot subdivision at 150 Range Rd (vote 4‑0‑1, one abstention). An invoice for $375 to Dennis Proulx for bridge work in Golden Meadow was approved by a 5‑0 vote, and the review of the June 12 minutes was postponed to July 10.

• Approve Life Scout Jackson Rogers signage project for Deer Leap (5-0)
• Approve letter to ZBA supporting Dubay subdivision at 150 Range Rd (4-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Approve $375 invoice to Dennis Proulx for Golden Meadow bridge work (5-0)
• Postpone review of June 12 minutes to July 10 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:05 PM (5-0)
• Resume session for invoice review at 8:06 PM (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting again at 8:14 PM (5-0)

Local Energy Committee

The Windham Local Energy Committee voted 5‑0 to recommend that the town accept a 36‑month DASI‑Fixed rate of $0.1056/kWh from Constellation Energy. It also recommended removing the Nesmith Library from that contract and enrolling it with Eversource as its default supplier. The committee approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved recommendation to accept 36‑month DASI‑Fixed rate $0.1056/kWh (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to switch Nesmith Library to Eversource (5‑0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved a variance allowing the construction of a new two‑bedroom single‑family dwelling on 14 Second St, conditioned on no additional water flowing onto B Street (vote 5‑0). It also approved the findings of fact for that case (5‑0). The board granted a fence variance for 5 Silver Rd, permitting a 6‑ft front fence near a paper road (5‑0) and approved its findings of fact (5‑0). The board adopted the April 22 and June 10 draft minutes and adjourned the meeting (all votes 5‑0).

• Granted relief for Case 18-2025 to permit new two‑bedroom SFD with condition no additional water onto B Street (vote 5‑0)
• Approved findings of fact for Case 18-2025 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved plan for Case 20-2025 allowing 6‑ft front fence near paper road (vote 5‑0)
• Approved findings of fact for Case 20-2025 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved April 22 draft minutes (vote 5‑0)
• Approved June 10 draft minutes (vote 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:07 pm (vote 5‑0)

Planning Board

The Board approved a WWPD special permit for a pool at 7 Meadow Road with a condition to add Section 601.4.8.1 within 30 days (vote 7-0). It also approved the WWPD special permit, a driveway‑width waiver, the WPOD Site/Subdivision plan, the Final Subdivision Plan, and the Final Major Site Plan for the Enterprise Drive development (all votes 6-0). The April 2, May 7, and May 21 minutes were approved (vote 6-0-1). All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved WWPD special permit for 7 Meadow Road with condition (7-0)
• Approved WWPD special permit for 31, 39 & 47 Enterprise Drive (6-0)
• Approved waiver to allow 18‑ft driveway width (6-0)
• Approved WPOD Site/Subdivision plan for Enterprise Drive (6-0)
• Approved Final Subdivision Plan for Enterprise Drive (6-0)
• Approved Final Major Site Plan for Enterprise Drive (6-0)
• Approved April 2, May 7, May 21 minutes (6-0-1)

Highway Safety Committee

The committee approved the proposed address changes for 43, 43A, and 43B Woodvue Road, with the motion passing unanimously. The committee decided not to recommend installing speed bumps on Balmorra Road, noting concerns for road maintenance and emergency response. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved address changes for Woodvue Road properties (unanimous)
• Did not recommend speed bumps on Balmorra Road

Searles Trustees

The trustees accepted the May 20 minutes (7‑0) and kept the current officers unchanged (7‑0). They voted to recommend that the Board of Selectmen award the repaving project to J&R Masonry and to request a waiver of the bid process. The board also set painting to start July 28, scheduled open house events for September 7 and 13, and approved a $500 Baker Grant for garden upgrades.

• Accepted May 20, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Officers remain the same: Peter Griffin (Chair), Lisa Thornton (Vice Chair), Michael Mazalewski (Secretary) (7-0)
• Recommended awarding repaving project to J&R Masonry (7-0)
• Planned painting start for July 28 after contractor request
• Scheduled Open House events for September 7 and September 13
• Approved $500 Arthur Baker Community Investment Fund grant for garden upgrade
• Peter to request BOS to waive bid process and accept matching grant
• Ross to explore possibility of a coordinator stipend from the revenue fund

Select Board

The Select Board entered a nonpublic session and later returned to public session. It voted 3‑1 to deny police union grievance 25‑03, finding no violation of the collective bargaining agreement. It approved a unanimous motion to refer proposed fertilizer‑ordinance changes to a public hearing. The Board also approved, by consensus, a warrant for civil forfeiture of unregistered dog licenses.

• Entered nonpublic session (vote 4‑0)
• Denied police union grievance 25‑03 (vote 3‑1)
• Returned to public session (vote 4‑0)
• Moved fertilizer‑ordinance changes to public hearing (vote 4‑0)
• Approved dog‑license forfeiture warrant (consensus)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the May 9, 2025 minutes as presented, with a 9‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously, also by a 9‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were decided at this session.

• Approved May 9, 2025 minutes (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved a $1,575 contract with the Southeast Land Trust for yearly monitoring of four conservation properties. It also renamed the Center School to Clyde Pond trail as the Wayne Morris Trail, with a 6‑0‑1 vote. Additional actions included authorizing $150 for fence material, approving mowing contracts for Fieldworks of NH, and adopting a $25 donation in Nancy Johnson’s name.

• Renamed Center School to Clyde Pond trail as the Wayne Morris Trail (6-0-1)
• Approved $1,575 contract with Southeast Land Trust for property monitoring (5-0)
• Approved up to $150 purchase of four split‑rail fence pieces (5-0)
• Authorized Fieldworks of NH to continue mowing Clyde Pond and Campbell areas (5-0)
• Authorized Fieldworks of NH to mow Campbell Farm perimeter to create dry path (5-0)
• Approved $25 donation in Nancy Johnson’s name (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 5/8/25 as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 5/22/25 as amended (5-0)

Beautification Sub-Committees

The Town Common Beautification Committee moved to adjourn at 1:55 pm. The motion was seconded by Peter Griffin and passed unanimously. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Museum Trustees

The trustees accepted the May 14 minutes (4‑0). They agreed to move the August open house to Sunday, August 3, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and to cancel the scheduled August 13 meeting. A manual check of accession forms will be done, starting with the Campbell and Harris collections. The board adjourned (4‑0).

• Accepted May 14 minutes (4‑0)
• Moved August open house to Sunday, Aug 3, 2‑4 PM (agreed)
• Cancelled August 13 meeting (agreed)
• Will conduct manual check of accession forms, starting with Campbell and Harris collections (agreed)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a 7‑ft by 7‑ft soak pool at 20 Turtle Rock Rd with a 5‑0 vote. It also voted to reopen the fence variance case (20‑2025) for additional public testimony and schedule it for June 24 at 7 pm, also 5‑0. Several administrative items, including approval of May meeting minutes and adjournment, were adopted unanimously.

• Approved pool variance for 20 Turtle Rock Rd (5-0)
• Postponed fence case 20-2025 to June 24, 7 pm for public testimony (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of case 10-2025 (5-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 draft minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 draft minutes (5-0)
• Approved findings of fact for pool case 21-2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 pm (5-0)

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission approved the minutes from the May 6 meeting by a 2‑0 vote, with two members abstaining. The commission voted to change the next meeting date from July 3 to June 26. The board adjourned the June 5 meeting at 7:58 PM by a 4‑0 vote. A sitewalk of the Fessenden Mill historic site was scheduled for June 9 at 5 PM.

• Accepted May 6 minutes (2‑0 vote, 2 abstentions)
• Moved next meeting date from July 3 to June 26
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 PM (4‑0 vote)
• Scheduled Fessenden Mill sitewalk for June 9 at 5 PM

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a conditional use permit for 101 N Lowell Road and approved revisions to the site plan for 1‑7 Indian Rock Road, both by unanimous votes. The Board also voted to postpone the pool permit case to June 18 and to keep the 2025‑11 preliminary plan closed. Minutes from April meetings were approved and the board adjourned at 8:05 pm.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 101 N Lowell Rd (7-0)
• Approved site‑plan changes for 1‑7 Indian Rock Rd (7-0)
• Moved Case #2025-12 (pool permit) to June 18 (7-0)
• Declined to open Case #2025-11 (preliminary plan) (6-1)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (5-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 pm (7-0)
• Motion to ask legal counsel about protected communications failed (2-4-1)

Select Board

The Select Board entered a nonpublic session, then approved a conditional offer of employment for Jared Privitera as a full‑time police officer. The Board also approved a Right to Know Request Policy amendment, accepted several community donations, and appointed members to the Cable Advisory Board. A public hearing for two items was scheduled by consensus.

• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A (vote 5‑0)
• Extended conditional offer to Jared Privitera as full‑time police officer (vote 5‑0)
• Sealed nonpublic meeting minutes related to hiring (vote 5‑0)
• Returned to public session at 7:00 p.m. (vote 5‑0)
• Accepted donations: $273.94 DiPietro Real Estate, $2,000 Cyr Lumber, $1,742 Reyes Home Team LLC, $1,500 Hubert Lukomski, $300 Women’s Service Club (vote 5‑0)
• Approved Right to Know Request Policy as amended (vote 4‑1)
• Appointed Cable Advisory Board members Robert Coole, Barbara Coish (alternate), Barry Gadbois (all three‑year terms) (vote 5‑0)
• Agreed to schedule a public hearing for two items (consensus)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5-0 to waive the competitive bid process for tree removal. It then authorized the General Services Director to hire Accurate Tree Service to perform the work for up to $23,400. The meeting was adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Waived bid process for tree removal (5-0)
• Authorized contract with Accurate Tree Service up to $23,400 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board denied the garage variance request for 34 Doiron Rd (Case 16‑2025) with a 5‑0 vote. It approved a sign variance for a home‑occupation at 101 No Lowell Rd (Case 17‑2025) also by a 5‑0 vote. The board voted 5‑0 to continue the case for 14 Second St (Case 18‑2025) to June 24, 2025. No decision was recorded for the pool request at 7 Meadow Rd.

• Denied garage variance for 34 Doiron Rd (Case 16‑2025) – vote 5‑0
• Approved findings of fact for Case 16‑2025 – vote 5‑0
• Granted sign variance up to 4 sq ft for 101 No Lowell Rd (Case 17‑2025) – vote 5‑0
• Approved findings of fact for Case 17‑2025 – vote 5‑0
• Continued case for 14 Second St (Case 18‑2025) to June 24, 2025 – vote 5‑0

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a $361 reimbursement to Mark Wimmer for bridge construction materials. It also approved quotes for poison ivy ($285) and Japanese knotweed ($495) treatments at Fessenden Dam, each passing 5-0. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:26 PM.

• Reimburse Mark Wimmer $361.00 for bridge materials (5-0)
• Accept $285.00 quote for poison ivy treatment at Fessenden Dam (5-0)
• Accept $495.00 quote for Japanese knotweed treatment at Fessenden Dam (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 9:26 PM (5-0)

Planning Board

The Board opened Case #2025-05 for 62 W Shore Rd and voted 7‑0 to consider it. A motion to delete condition number 5 for the driveway requirement was approved by a 5‑2 vote. The Board also opened and later closed the preliminary hearing for Case #2025-10, and directed staff to have the town engineer review the project. Additionally, the Board accepted the withdrawal of Case #2024-23 with a 6‑0‑1 vote.

• Opened Case #2025-05 (62 W Shore Rd) – vote 7-0
• Removed condition #5 for Case #2025-05 – vote 5-2
• Opened preliminary site plan for Case #2025-10 – vote 7-0
• Directed staff to prioritize town engineer review of Case #2025-10 – vote 6-0
• Closed preliminary hearing for Case #2025-10 – vote 6-0
• Accepted withdrawal of Case #2024-23 – vote 6-0-1

Design Review Committee

The committee reviewed the preliminary site plan and design review subdivision application for Indian Rock Park and an accessory barn on Enterprise Drive. Members asked about landscaping, lighting, maintenance responsibility, barn color, and visibility from Route 111. The committee voted to move the project forward, with the motion passing 3-0.

• Motion to move project forward approved (3-0)

Searles Trustees

The board accepted the April 15 minutes (7‑0). It approved an Open House on September 7, upgraded exterior sign lighting for $1,128, and purchased front‑step planters using donation funds plus the revenue fund (all 7‑0). The trustees also voted to raise the coordinator’s salary to $200 per week, effective retroactively to January 1, 2025 (7‑0).

• Accepted April 15, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved Open House on 9/7 (7‑0)
• Approved $1,128 sign‑lighting upgrade from revenue fund (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of front‑step planters using donation and revenue funds (7‑0)
• Approved coordinator pay rate increase to $200/week retroactive to 1/1/2025 (7‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved a property tax assessment for AFS Realty and granted three abatements totaling $283,700. It also approved the Searles School grill request and awarded the 2025 road paving contract to R&D Paving for $971,350, as well as the Town Hall construction and painting contracts. The tree‑removal bid waiver was tabled until May 27. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved property tax assessment for AFS Realty, 1 Industrial Drive (4‑0)
• Granted $28,400 abatement for Map 7 Lot A‑726 (4‑0)
• Granted $17,000 abatement for Map 13 Lot A‑360 (4‑0)
• Granted $238,300 abatement for Map 11 Lot C‑701 (4‑0)
• Approved Searles School grill use request (4‑0)
• Awarded 2025 road paving contract to R&D Paving for $971,350 (4‑0)
• Awarded Town Hall construction to Palmer Innovative ($181,795.17) and painting to Bill Johnson Painting ($22,750) (4‑0)
• Tabled tree‑removal bid waiver request until May 27 (4‑0)

Museum Trustees

The board approved the February 12 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. They scheduled a data‑integrity workshop for June 11 and set the next open house for Saturday, August 2 from 2 PM to 4 PM. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved February 12 minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled data‑integrity workshop for June 11
• Set open house for Aug 2, 2‑4 PM
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board voted 5‑0 to grant the variance criteria for Case 15‑2025, allowing the accessory building, lot merge, and drainage improvements at 39 and 47 Enterprise Drive. The motion was made by Vice Chair Scholz, seconded by Ms. Skinner, and the Chair announced a 30‑day appeal period. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Granted variances for Case 15‑2025 (accessory building, lot merge, drainage improvements) (5‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee appointed Mike Oldenburg as a full member to fill a vacant seat. The minutes from the April 11, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (10‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Appointed Mike Oldenburg as full member (vacant seat)
• Approved April 11, 2025 minutes (10-0-0)
• Scheduled WEDC Goals presentation to BOS for May 19
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 5‑0 to approve Jackson Calderara’s Eagle Scout kiosk project at the Fessenden Mill Dam site. It also approved a $5,000 invoice to Hovling’s Outdoor Services for clearing overgrowth at the same site (5‑0). The commission entered and later exited a non‑public session on land acquisition by unanimous roll‑call vote, and then adjourned the meeting (5‑0). No final actions were taken on the zoning variance applications discussed.

• Approved Eagle Scout kiosk project at Fessenden Mill Dam (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 invoice to Hovling’s Outdoor Services for clearing overgrowth (5-0)
• Entered non-public session on land acquisition (unanimous aye vote)
• Exited non-public session (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board appointed Mr. Balestrieri and Mr. Rounds as its representatives to the Capital Improvement Program with a 6‑0‑1 vote. Members voted 7‑0 to open Case #2023‑24 (Final Subdivision and WWPD Special Permit) for a public hearing. The Board denied the final subdivision application and special permit, citing concerns about the vernal pool and road length.

• Appointed Mr. Balestrieri and Mr. Rounds as Planning Board reps to CIP (vote 6-0-1)
• Opened Case #2023-24 for public hearing (vote 7-0)
• Denied Final Subdivision application and WWPD Special Permit (no vote recorded)

Trustees of the Trust Funds

The trustees notarized signatures on two TD forms and will send them to Tracey Whipple for account authorization. They voted unanimously to contact town attorney Bernie Campbell for guidance on the stock certificates. Dave Martsolf agreed to review old minutes for documentation on the stock donations. The meeting was then adjourned by vote.

• Notarized signatures on Governmental Entity Certificate of Resolution and Government Banking Account Maintenance (action taken)
• Unanimously voted to contact legal counsel Bernie Campbell regarding stock certificates
• Dave Martsolf volunteered to review old minutes for stock donation documentation
• Voted to adjourn the meeting

Select Board

The Select Board approved a conditional offer to hire Christopher London as a full‑time police officer, starting July 14, 2025, with a salary of $33.8134 per hour. The Board also approved a waiver for a septic system treatment plan, accepted a $110,000 bid for a new trash‑ejector trailer, and adjourned the Board of Health session. All actions were voted on and passed.

• Enter nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II(b) hiring a public employee – passed 4-0
• Hire Christopher London as full‑time police officer, $33.8134/hr, start July 14, 2025 – passed 4-0
• Approve waiver for active‑treatment septic system – passed 4-1
• Accept transfer trailer bid from Spectrum Manufacturing Inc. up to $110,000 – passed 4-0
• Adjourn Board of Health and reconvene Select Board – passed 5-0
• Recess meeting until 7:00 p.m. – passed unanimously
• Recess to Board of Health – passed 4-0
• Motion to come out of nonpublic session – passed unanimously

Select Board

The Select Board voted 4‑1 to approve a letter to the New Hampshire General Court that opposes several proposed zoning‑related bills, adding the phrase “and voters” to the wording. Vice Chair McLeod opposed the motion, while the other members supported it. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved letter to NH General Court opposing zoning bills, amended to add “and voters” (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Trustees of the Trust Funds

The trustees elected Alberto Chang as chair and Dave Martsolf as vice chair. They voted to hold the next meeting on May 7, 2025 at 10:30 am in Town Hall. A motion to adjourn the session was passed. No disbursements were requested at this meeting.

• Alberto Chang elected chair (unanimous)
• Dave Martsolf elected vice chair (unanimous)
• Trustees voted to hold next meeting on May 7, 2025 at 10:30 am (vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed (vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a fence up to 6 feet high in the front yard of 1 Romans Rd. The board also approved the findings of fact supporting the variance. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The chair informed the public of the 30‑day appeal period.

• Approved 6‑ft front‑yard fence variance for 1 Romans Rd (5‑0)
• Approved findings of fact for Case 13‑2025 (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to approve a three‑year lease for a police cruiser and fire vehicle costing $136,272, and also authorized a five‑year lease for a loader and trash trailer costing $441,563.35. Additional actions included approving an American Legion plaque honoring first responders (5‑0), authorizing the St. Matthew Eucharistic Procession on the Rail Trail for June 22 (4‑1), appointing two negotiation representatives for the firefighters (5‑0), and approving a “No Outlet” sign on Aladdin Road (5‑0). The board also directed the town administrator to keep existing website links with a disclaimer and discussed a draft Right‑to‑Know Request Policy for future consideration.

• Approved three‑year lease for police cruiser and fire vehicle, $136,272 (vote 5‑0)
• Authorized five‑year lease for loader and trash trailer, $441,563.35 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved American Legion plaque honoring first responders (vote 5‑0)
• Approved St. Matthew Eucharistic Procession on Rail Trail June 22, 2‑5 p.m., subject to coordination (vote 4‑1)
• Appointed Mr. Hohenberger and Mr. Breton as negotiation representatives for firefighters (vote 5‑0)
• Approved installation of “No Outlet” sign on Aladdin Road (vote 5‑0)
• Directed retention of existing “Around Windham” website links with added disclaimer (consensus)
• Discussed Right to Know Request Policy; no decision taken, to be revisited at next meeting

Highway Safety Committee

The Highway Safety Committee voted 5‑1 to recommend that the Board of Selectmen approve installing a “No Outlet” sign at the head of Aladdin Road. The committee declined the speed‑bump request for Blossom Road, suggesting instead a traffic‑speed study and possible additional signage. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended BOS approve “No Outlet” sign on Aladdin Road (vote 5‑1)
• Speed‑bump request on Blossom Road not approved; suggested traffic study and possible signage

Beautification Sub-Committees

The committee voted unanimously to relocate three spruce trees on Rte 111. They also agreed to remove a hazardous tree near the Town Common parking lot. Additional actions were assigned, including drawing a white line at the Town Pound and transplanting a lilac tree at the Senior Center when related projects occur.

• Relocate three spruce trees on Rte 111 – approved unanimously
• Remove safety‑issue tree near Town Common parking lot – approved
• Draw a white line at the Town Pound for four town vehicles – approved (task assigned to Dennis)
• Transplant lilac tree in front of Senior Center during ramp project – approved (task assigned to Dennis)
• Motion to adjourn – approved

Planning Board

The board voted 6-0 to move the deadline for Case #2023-24 (London Bridge Road subdivision) to May 7, 2025. A motion to reconsider Condition #5 regarding porous driveway materials passed 4-2. The meeting was adjourned by a 6-0 vote.

• Extended deadline for Case #2023-24 to May 7, 2025 (6-0)
• Motion to reconsider Condition #5 (porous driveway materials) carried (4-2)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Searles Trustees

The board approved several actions, including a full refund of a $175 deposit, retaining a $350 deposit as credit, and authorizing the purchase of two front‑stair planters for up to $243.60. They also decided not to have a table at the Strawberry Festival, moved furnace‑noise reduction to high priority, and approved a Baker Grant application submission.

• Accepted March 18, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved full refund of $175 deposit (7‑0)
• Approved retaining $350 deposit as credit for future booking (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of two front‑stair planters up to $243.60 (7‑0)
• Decided not to have a table at the Strawberry Festival (consensus, no vote recorded)
• Approved Rich to submit a Baker Grant application (7‑0)
• Moved furnace‑noise reduction to High Priority on the improvement list (consensus, no vote recorded)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the March 14, 2025 minutes with an 8‑0‑1 vote. The committee noted Mark Samsel’s reappointment as the Board of Selectmen liaison. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 14, 2025 minutes (8-0-1)
• Reappointed Mark Samsel as Board of Selectmen liaison
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The Joint Loss Management Committee voted unanimously to nominate Ryan Pitts as Chair and Dennis Senibaldi as Vice Chair. The committee also agreed to refer the rat problem at the Transfer Station to the Town Administrator for possible extermination. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Ryan Pitts nominated and approved as Chair (unanimous)
• Dennis Senibaldi nominated and approved as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Rat issue at Transfer Station referred to Town Administrator

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved up to $100 for landscaping fabric with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also appointed Mr. McFarland as the liaison to the Forestry Committee, again by a 5‑0 vote. The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 13 and March 27 meetings and then adjourned the session.

• Approved up to $100 for landscaping fabric (5-0)
• Appointed Mr. McFarland as liaison to Forestry Committee (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 03-13-25 as is (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 03-27-25 as is (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The board discussed a range of topics including short‑term rentals, housing bills, zoning changes, the Market Square overlay district, and wetlands regulations, but no formal actions were approved or denied. The only recorded vote was to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board voted 5‑0 to deny the variance relief requested for parcels 21‑K‑99 and 21‑K‑100 at 150 & 152 Range Rd. It also approved the Board’s findings of fact for that case, continued the administrative appeal for 102 Indian Rock Rd & 82 Range Rd to May 27, 2025, and granted variance relief for the garage and deck addition at 3 Heron Cove Rd with a 5‑0 vote.

• Denied variance relief for Case 64‑2024 (5‑0)
• Approved findings of fact for Case 64‑2024 (5‑0)
• Continued Case 10‑2025 to May 27, 2025 (5‑0)
• Granted variance relief for Case 12‑2025 (5‑0)
• Approved findings of fact for Case 12‑2025 (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board accepted a proclamation recognizing the Armenian Genocide (5‑0) and authorized the General Services Director to sign a driveway permit (5‑0). It waived the bid process to purchase a police cruiser for $20,000 over three years (4‑1) and to buy fire auto‑extrication equipment up to $14,000 (5‑0). Additional actions included sending a bid invitation for the Town Hall project, disposing of decommissioned Accu‑Vote machines, approving liaison assignments, and empowering the Town Administrator to act on Senate Bill 297.

• Accepted Armenian Genocide proclamation (5‑0)
• Authorized General Services Director to sign driveway permit (5‑0)
• Sent invitation to bid for Town Hall project (5‑0)
• Waived bid process to purchase police cruiser, $20,000 for 3 years (4‑1)
• Waived bid process to purchase fire auto‑extrication equipment up to $14,000 (5‑0)
• Disposed of decommissioned Accu‑Vote equipment (5‑0)
• Approved all liaison assignments (5‑0)
• Allowed Town Administrator to act on Senate Bill 297 matters (4‑0‑1)

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The commission approved purchase of a historic marker for London Bridge Causeway (5‑0). Chair, vice‑chair and secretary were nominated and approved (each 5‑0). The commission also assigned outreach tasks for the 250th celebration, school involvement, archaeological review, and a sign quote.

• Approved purchase of historic site marker for London Bridge Causeway (5‑0)
• Nominated Peter Griffin as chair; approved (5‑0)
• Nominated Renee Mallett as vice‑chair; approved (5‑0)
• Nominated Derek Saffie as secretary; approved (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (5‑0)
• Assigned Ms. Haas, Ms. Merrill, and Ms. Simmons to contact town groups for the 250th celebration
• Assigned Ms. Mallett to contact state archaeological department regarding Indian Rock Park study
• Assigned Mr. Saffie to contact Sewah for a new sign quote

Cemetery Trustees

The trustees voted 3‑0 to waive the competitive bid process for groundskeeping services. They then voted 3‑0 to accept Boyden Landscaping’s proposal to provide groundskeeping for the 25‑26, 26‑27, and 27‑28 seasons. No other formal actions were taken.

• Waived bid process for Boyden Landscaping groundskeeping (3-0)
• Approved Boyden Landscaping groundskeeping contract for 25‑26, 26‑27, and 27‑28 seasons (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board opened a public hearing for Case 2025‑07 and unanimously approved the conditional use permit allowing private swim lessons at the Nesheim family pool. The Board also voted to extend the deadline for a minor subdivision at 28 & 30 Gov Dinsmore Road to May 21, 2025, and to extend a site‑plan amendment at 5 Enterprise Drive to September 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.

• Opened public hearing for Case 2025‑07 (2 Brentwood Rd) – vote 7‑0
• Approved conditional use permit for swim lessons at 2 Brentwood Rd – vote 7‑0
• Continued Case 2024‑33 (28 & 30 Gov Dinsmore Rd) to May 21, 2025 – vote 6‑1
• Continued Case 2024‑30 (5 Enterprise Drive) to September 2025 – vote 6‑1
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 pm – vote 7‑0

Local Energy Committee

The Local Energy Committee approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 6‑0 to authorize Allen Reed to collect, edit, and send the committee's comments to the New Hampshire Department of Energy on the revised solar solicitation request. Members also agreed to investigate a Solar on Earth “solar farm” program. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Authorized Allen Reed to collect and edit comments for NH DOE solar RFP and submit them (6-0)
• Agreed to investigate Solar on Earth “solar farm” program (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board voted 5‑0 to continue the 150 & 152 Range Road variance case to April 8, 2025. It also voted 5‑0 to grant the requested variance relief for the Goodhue Road lot subdivision and to adopt the Findings of Fact for that case.

• Continued Case 64-2024 (150 & 152 Range Rd) to April 8, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved variance relief for Meisner Brem Corp. lot subdivision on Goodhue Rd (5‑0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Case 08-2025 (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission met on March 27, 2025 and discussed a zoning board application for 150 & 152 Range Rd and a house addition at 3 Heron Cove Rd, but no approvals or denials were recorded. The only vote taken was to adjourn the meeting, which passed 5‑0. Review and approval of the March 13, 2025 minutes was postponed to a later date.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)
• Postponed review and approval of 03/13/2025 minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board appointed its officers, continued a subdivision case, and approved variance relief for two separate applications, each passing with a 5‑0 vote. Findings of fact for both variance approvals were also adopted unanimously.

• Appointed Michelle Stith as Chairman (vote 4-0-1)
• Appointed Mike Scholz as Vice Chair (vote 4-0-1)
• Appointed Mark Brockmeier as Secretary (vote 4-0-1)
• Continued Case 08-2025 to April 1, 2025 (vote 5-0)
• Granted variance relief for Case 05-2025 (Benchmark LLC) (vote 5-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Case 05-2025 (vote 5-0)
• Granted variance request for Case 56-2024 (Benchmark LLC) (vote 5-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Case 56-2024 (vote 5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved new land‑use permit fees that will take effect on April 1. It also granted a waiver for a well and septic system on Gardner Road and authorized solicitation for a new wheel loader through Sourcewell. Additional actions included changes to Searles School security deposits, a celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month, and the election of a new chairman and vice chair.

• Approved updated land‑use board fees, effective April 1 (5‑0)
• Granted waiver for well and septic system on Gardner Road (6‑0)
• Authorized solicitation for a new wheel loader via Sourcewell (consensus)
• Approved changes to Searles School security deposit agreements (5‑0)
• Approved celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month in July (consensus)
• Elected Mark Samsel as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen (4‑1)
• Elected Ross McLeod as Vice Chair of the Board of Selectmen (5‑0)

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission voted to have the Chair draft and send letters of support to the Zoning Board of Appeals for both the revised Windham Playhouse development and the Armstrong “West” house project. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 PM.

• Authorized Chair to draft and send a letter of support for the Windham Playhouse project to ZBA (4-0)
• Authorized Chair to draft and send a letter of support for the Armstrong “West” house project to ZBA (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:27 PM (4-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee considered the revised design for 1-7 Indian Rock Rd, submitted by the Dubay Group and owned by Village Center Properties LLC. Members praised the owner's response to concerns. A motion to support the design changes was made, seconded, and passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved revised design changes for 1-7 Indian Rock Rd (4-0 vote)

Planning Board

The board approved the schedule maintenance trimming on Morrison Road. It also approved the WPOD application for 62 W Shore Rd, adding a porous driveway requirement. Additional actions included chair nominations, extending a site‑plan deadline, and approving another WPOD project on First Street.

• Nominated Jacob Cross as Chair of the Planning Board (vote 7-0)
• Nominated Tom Earley as Vice Chair of the Planning Board (vote 6-0-1)
• Approved schedule maintenance trimming on Morrison Road (vote 5-1-1)
• Extended deadline for Case 2023-04 to April 23, 2025 (vote 7-0)
• Opened Case 2025-05 for review (vote 5-2)
• Approved WPOD application for Case 2025-05 with porous driveway condition (vote 4-3)
• Opened Case 2025-06 for review (vote 7-0)
• Approved WPOD application for Case 2025-06 with conditions (vote 7-0)