Winchester, New Hampshire
Próximas reuniones
Planning Board
La Planning Board y la Zoning Board of Adjustments de Winchester llevarán a cabo una sesión de trabajo para revisar una solicitud de subdivisión menor. La propuesta dividiría un lote de 39.3 acres en dos lotes de 38.26 acres (con vivienda) y 1.04 acres (con estructura). La junta también podría aprobar las actas de reuniones anteriores y fijar fechas para futuras sesiones de trabajo.
- Revisión de solicitud de subdivisión menor por Huntley Survey & Design para Malorie Paine en 295 Manning Hill Road
- División propuesta: lote de 38.26 acres con vivienda y lote de 1.04 acres con estructura
- Aprobación de las actas de la planning board del 06-15-2026
- Posible sesión no pública según RSA 91:A
- Programar próximas sesiones de trabajo
Planning Board
El Planning Board está discutiendo una propuesta de subdivisión de dos lotes de 39.3 acres en 295 Manning Hill Road, propiedad de Malorie Paine. La agenda incluye información detallada del estudio topográfico, requisitos de zonificación y datos de suelos. La junta considerará la aprobación del plan de subdivisión.
- Propuesta de subdivisión de dos lotes en 295 Manning Hill Road (39.3 acres)
Planning Board
Esta agenda de la Planning Board parece consistir solo en elementos de trámite procesal, como aprobaciones de actas e informes administrativos. No se identifican decisiones sustantivas ni audiencias públicas notables.
Planning Board
La Junta de Planificación revisará una solicitud de subdivisión menor para dividir una propiedad de 39.3 acres en dos parcelas. La propuesta incluye un lote más grande con una vivienda existente y un lote más pequeño de 1.04 acres con una estructura existente.
- Solicitud de Subdivisión Menor: 295 Manning Hill Road
- División propuesta de 39.3 acres en un lote de 38.26 acres y un lote de 1.04 acres
Board of Selectmen
Esta es una reunión procedimental sin elementos específicos listados. La junta escuchará comentarios públicos y luego entrará en una sesión no pública.
Winchester National Bank Common Committee
El Comité y Common del Winchester National Bank se reunirán en tres fechas en 2026 para discutir renovaciones, financiamiento, eventos y proyectos relacionados con el bank common. No se listan acciones específicas ni propuestas concretas en esta agenda.
- Discusión de renovaciones, financiamiento, eventos y proyectos (sin detalles específicos proporcionados)
Board of Selectmen
Esta reunión de la Board of Selectmen es principalmente procedimental, sin elementos de agenda detallados. Incluye nuevos negocios, comentarios públicos y una posible sesión no pública. La reunión parece no tener decisiones ni discusiones importantes especificadas.
Board of Selectmen
La Junta de Concejales se reúne para una sesión de rutina sin elementos procesables específicos enumerados. La agenda incluye nuevos negocios, informes ex officio, comentarios públicos y una sesión no pública según RSA 91-A:3II.
- No se identificaron elementos específicos de la agenda
Cemetery
Los fideicomisarios del cementerio se reúnen para aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior, recibir el informe del sepulturero y discutir asuntos nuevos o pendientes. La agenda incluye correspondencia y comentario público. No se enumeran decisiones específicas ni elementos financieros.
Winchester National Bank Common Committee
Winchester National Bank Committee se reunirá para discutir renovaciones, financiamiento, eventos y proyectos. La reunión está programada para las 6pm en el ayuntamiento.
- Discusión sobre renovaciones y financiamiento
- Discusión de eventos y proyectos
- Reunión programada para las 6pm
- Ubicación de la reunión: Ayuntamiento
Cemetery
Los Cemetery Trustees se reúnen para aprobar actas anteriores, escuchar el informe del Sexton y discutir asuntos nuevos y antiguos. No se enumeran contratos, proyectos o cambios de tarifas específicos. Se escucharán comentarios públicos.
- Aprobar actas
- Informe del Sexton
- Asuntos nuevos
- Asuntos antiguos
- Correspondencia
Cemetery
Esta es una reunión procedimental de los Winchester Cemetery Trustees. La agenda incluye la aprobación de actas, un informe del sepulturero, asuntos nuevos y antiguos, correspondencia y comentarios públicos. No se enumeran decisiones específicas ni elementos notables.
Cemetery
Los fideicomisarios del cementerio se reúnen para aprobar actas, escuchar el informe del sepulturero y discutir asuntos nuevos y antiguos. No se enumeran acciones o contratos específicos en la agenda, lo que indica una reunión de procedimiento.
- No hay elementos específicos; la agenda consta de temas de procedimiento estándar
Reuniones recientes
Board of Selectmen
La Junta de Selectmen recibirá actualizaciones sobre la Estación de Bombeo Brown & Cadwell y el Proyecto de Biosólidos. La reunión también incluye nuevos negocios, informes de oficiales, un período de comentarios públicos y una sesión no pública.
- Actualización sobre la Estación de Bombeo y el Proyecto de Biosólidos
Cemetery
Los Cemetery Trustees se reúnen para revisar el informe del sexton y manejar asuntos administrativos generales. La agenda consiste en elementos de procedimiento estándar.
Board of Selectmen
La agenda consiste enteramente en procedimiento estándar. No se enumeran elementos legislativos específicos ni audiencias públicas para discusión.
Voters Registrar and Keeper of the Checklist
Esta reunión es solo de procedimiento, sin elementos de agenda específicos listados. Los Supervisores se reunirán en una sesión pública para manejar asuntos rutinarios de la lista de verificación.
Board of Selectmen
La agenda es de procedimiento, incluyendo nuevos negocios, comentario público y una sesión no pública, pero no enumera decisiones o discusiones específicas.
- No se enumeran elementos específicos
The board approved property and charitable tax exemptions as recommended, denied Forest Lake Improvement Association's exemption, and approved water and gravel tax abatements. They encumbered $16,000 for a skid steer/tractor and second bailer. In nonpublic session, they accepted the resignation of Kyle Wetherby and hired Dan Robinson as Highway Superintendent (4-1) and Julie Wesley as Custodian/Groundskeeper (5-0).
- Approved property abatements as recommended (5-0)
- Approved charitable exemptions as recommended (5-0)
- Denied Forest Lake Improvement Association charitable exemption (5-0)
- Approved gravel taxes of $35.08 and $123.90 (5-0)
- Approved water abatement $47.13 for Map 28 Lot 73, denied Map 26 Lot 66 (5-0)
- Encumbered $4,000 from Landfill Fund for bailer and $12,000 for skid steer/tractor, authorized T.A. Miner to sign documents (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of Kyle Wetherby (5-0)
- Hired Dan Robinson as Highway Superintendent with salary $68,282 for 6 months then $70,282 (4-1)
Planning Board
El Planning Board y el Zoning Board of Adjustments llevarán a cabo una sesión de trabajo para revisar un cambio de límites de propiedad. La junta determinará si la solicitud está completa antes de proceder a una audiencia pública.
- Ajuste de Límites para 29 Burt Hill Road (Map 5, Lots 54 and 54-2)
Planning Board
La Junta de Planificación está revisando una solicitud de ajuste de línea límite/subdivisión técnica para 29 Burt Hill Road. La propuesta ajustaría dos lotes de 1.9 y 2.31 acres a 9.1 y 15.14 acres. Se planea una futura vivienda en un lote. El solicitante es Lawrence Land Surveying en nombre del propietario Colby Ebbighausen.
- Ajuste de línea límite en 29 Burt Hill Road
- El lote 54 cambia de 1.9 a 9.1 acres
- El lote 54-2 cambia de 2.31 a 15.14 acres
- Vivienda futura planeada en el lote 54-2
- Solicitud por Lawrence Land Surveying, LLC
Planning Board
La Junta de Planificación de Winchester revisará un plano propuesto de ajuste de líneas de lotes presentado por Colby Ebbighausen. La propuesta busca transferir aproximadamente 12.8 acres del Mapa 5 Lote 54 al lote adyacente Mapa 5 Lote 54-2 a lo largo de Burt Hill y Back Ashuelot Roads. La junta evaluará si los límites ajustados cumplen con los estándares locales de zonificación residencial y rural residencial.
- Plano de ajuste de líneas de lotes para los lotes 54 y 54-2 del Mapa 5
- Transferencia de la parcela "A" de 12.8 acres a la propiedad adyacente en Burt Hill Road
- Revisión de cumplimiento de zonificación para distritos residenciales y rurales residenciales
- Audiencia pública sobre la modificación de límites propuesta
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Esta agenda contiene solo texto estándar de procedimiento sin audiencias públicas sustantivas ni votos listados. La junta aprobará las actas de April, llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo y potencialmente se reunirá en una sesión cerrada bajo la ley estatal. No se programan asuntos específicos de zonificación, presupuesto o contratos.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del April 9
- Sesión de trabajo programada
- Posible sesión cerrada bajo RSA 91A
Board of Selectmen
La agenda consiste enteramente en trámites de procedimiento. No se enumeran decisiones políticas específicas ni proyectos para discusión.
The board approved a $6.15 million tax warrant, a 5-year AVITAR agreement for $217,776, and an upgrade to 12 police firearms using closed D.A.R.E. and DRUG fund lines, all by 5-0 votes. Other routine approvals included timber taxes, a sewer abatement, an elderly exemption, ambulance SOGs, and several financial transfers. In nonpublic session, the board approved an EMT pay increase and authorized tax deeds for two properties; those minutes were sealed.
- Approved $6,150,127 tax warrant (5-0)
- Approved 5-year AVITAR agreement for $217,776 (5-0)
- Approved police firearm upgrade: 12 Glock 45s using closed D.A.R.E./DRUG lines (5-0)
- Approved reimbursement from Police Outside Activities Fund for $40,686.69 (5-0)
- Approved transfer from Ambulance Billing to Operating Budget for $15,656.77 (5-0)
- Approved $2,700 for Music in the Park bands (5-0)
- Nonpublic: Approved EMT pay increase to $20.84 (5-0); minutes sealed
- Nonpublic: Authorized tax deeds for two properties (5-0); minutes sealed
Winchester National Bank Common Committee
El Comité Winchester National Bank Common celebrará reuniones en junio, julio y agosto de 2026 para discutir renovaciones generales, financiamiento, eventos y proyectos. No se enumeran decisiones específicas ni elementos detallados en esta agenda.
Board of Selectmen
Esta reunión consta de elementos de procedimiento rutinarios, que incluyen nuevos negocios, informes y un período de comentarios públicos. El único elemento específico es una sesión no pública según el estatuto estatal, pero no se proporcionan detalles.
Voters Registrar and Keeper of the Checklist
Esta reunión parece ser solo un procedimiento estándar. La agenda enumera solo una sesión pública sin elementos específicos para discusión o decisión.
Board of Selectmen
This meeting is mostly procedural with standard agenda items including new business, reports, and public comment. A non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II is scheduled.
- Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3II
Cemetery
The Cemetery Trustees will approve minutes, hear the sexton's report, and discuss new and old business. No specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda, making this a procedural meeting with public comment.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will review minutes, treasurer's report, and bills. They will discuss a DES violation, consider changing the meeting day, and update bylaws. Public comment and a non-public session are also scheduled.
- DES violation discussion
- Possible change of meeting day/week
- Bylaws update
- Public comment
- Non-public session (executive session)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to accept and expend a $14,900 Recreational Trails Program grant for the Ashuelot Rail Trail.
- Acceptance of $14,900 RTP grant for Ashuelot Rail Trail
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant. Following the hearing, they will discuss new business, receive ex officio reports, and open the floor for public comment. A non-public session is also scheduled. Aside from the public hearing, the agenda is largely procedural.
- Public hearing on RTP Grant
The Selectboard voted 2-3 against moving forward with a new fire station at a new location on Richmond Road, despite a town vote in March supporting it. The board approved the Highway Superintendent job description with a 5-year experience requirement (4-1) and accepted a $14,900 Recreational Trails Program grant for the Ashuelot Rail Trail (5-0). Public comment expressed frustration over the fire station vote.
- Approved $14,900 RTP grant for Ashuelot Rail Trail (5-0)
- Approved payment of $3,390 to SBE & Associates from Town Beach Fund (5-0)
- Approved Highway Superintendent job description with 5 years' experience, 20-minute residency, and Roads Scholar training schedule (4-1)
- Motion to move forward with new fire station/new location denied (2-3)
- Approved opening town beach for season (5-0)
- Approved posting Highway Superintendent position on Keene Sentinel, NHMA, and INDEED for 2 weeks (3-2 in nonpublic session)
Planning Board
The Winchester Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustments are meeting for a work session. They will review minutes from April 6, 2026, update zoning ordinance books, and schedule work sessions for potential zoning ordinance changes in 2027.
- Review of minutes from 04-06-2026
- Update of Town Zoning Ordinance books and materials
- Scheduling work sessions for proposed 2027 zoning changes
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed increase to water rates. No other agenda items are listed.
- Public hearing on water rate increase
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on proposed water rate changes. They will also review the A.C. Lawrence ABCA (likely a development agreement). The meeting includes public comment and a non-public session.
- Public hearing on water rates
- A.C. Lawrence ABCA review
The Board approved adding a third part-time operator at the Transfer Station, funded by $60,000 in savings from discontinued recycling contracts. It also approved a catch basin cleaning contract at $6,250 per hour for up to 68 hours, and several property and sewer abatements. In nonpublic session, the Board accepted the resignation of the Fire Warden and appointed a successor.
- Approved hiring third part-time Transfer Station operator (4-1)
- Approved catch basin cleaning contract, $6,250/hour for up to 68 hours (5-0)
- Approved $10,300 internal transfer from Transfer Station to Highway Dept (5-0)
- Approved 2 solar and 6 veteran exemptions (5-0)
- Approved permission to repair culvert in Pisgah Park (5-0)
- Approved property abatement ($14.29) and sewer abatement ($357.38) (5-0 each)
- Closed public hearing on town water rates (5-0)
- Accepted Fire Warden resignation and appointed John Bebey (nonpublic, 4-0-1)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen is holding a public meeting to discuss and gather comments on the U.S. EPA-funded Brownfields cleanup project for the former A.C. Lawrence Tannery at 15 Bridge Street. The plan focuses on removing chromium-impacted soils and implementing activity-and-use restrictions. The public comment period on the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives/Remedial Action Plan runs until May 20, 2026.
- Discussion of ABCA/RAP for former A.C. Lawrence Tannery at 15 Bridge Street
- Removal of chromium-contaminated soils from historical tannery operations
- Implementation of activity-and-use restrictions on the site
- Public comment period open until May 20, 2026
- U.S. EPA Brownfields funding for cleanup project
Winchester National Bank Common Committee
This meeting is procedural, covering approval of prior minutes and any other business. The committee may also visit the bank property for viewing.
Voters Registrar and Keeper of the Checklist
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Supervisors of the Checklist. No specific agenda items are listed beyond a public session, indicating no major decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hear an update from Brown & Caldwell. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including new business, reports, public comment, and a non-public session.
- Brown & Caldwell update
The board voted to post the Highway Superintendent position internally for 7 days, accepting applications by May 13. They approved $10,260 for storage containers at the transfer station and police department, accepted two resignations from town committees, and approved multiple property, tax, sewer, and water abatements totaling over $8,500.
- Posted Highway Superintendent position internally (4-0)
- Approved $10,260 for storage containers (4-0)
- Accepted Neal Stetson resignations from Budget and Energy Committees (4-0)
- Approved property abatements totaling $2,850 (4-0)
- Approved refund of $5,251.70 for tax overpayment (4-0)
- Approved sewer abatement of $396.21 and water abatement of $50 (4-0)
- Approved $72,414.22 in water/sewer account payments (4-0)
- Approved $2,316 computer fund withdrawal and $1,369 for new laptop (4-0)
Cemetery
This meeting of the Cemetery Trustees consists of standard procedural items: approving minutes, hearing the Sexton's report, new and old business, correspondence, and public comment. No specific actions or discussions are indicated on the agenda.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will discuss new business, receive reports, and hold a public comment period. A non-public session is scheduled, but no specific agenda items are listed.
The board approved a $12,400 refurbished bailer and inverter for the transfer station. They also approved a timber tax of $8,842.50 and interim mowing by Hill Top Mowing. In nonpublic session, they approved switching welfare director and deputy positions to hourly pay and rescinded a conditional job offer to Josh Moore.
- Approved minutes of 4/15/26 (4-0-1)
- Canceled May 5th meeting (no vote recorded)
- Approved Timber Tax $8,842.50 (5-0)
- Approved Hill Top Mowing until custodian hired (5-0)
- Approved purchase of refurbished bailer and inverter for $12,400 (5-0)
- Approved welfare director switch to hourly positions: supervisor $24.30/hr, deputy $18.00/hr (nonpublic, 5-0)
- Rescinded conditional job offer to Josh Moore (nonpublic, 5-0)
Conservation Commission
This is a regular meeting with procedural items such as review of minutes, treasurer's report, and bills. The main action item is a closing on an unspecified property. The agenda also includes public comment and a non-public session.
- Closing on property (no details given)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on a proposed parking ordinance. Other business includes reports, public comment, and a possible non-public session.
- Public hearing on Parking Ordinance
The board held a public hearing and approved updated parking regulations, adding no-parking on Ashuelot Street and clarifying other provisions. They also denied a water/sewer abatement request for Map 5 Lot 110. Two intent-to-cut notices for Piney Woods Rd were submitted. The board approved the prior meeting's minutes and entered nonpublic session.
- Adopted updated parking regulations with no-parking on Ashuelot Street (4-0)
- Denied water/sewer abatement for Map 5 Lot 110 (4-0)
- Approved minutes of 4/8/26 (4-0)
- Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II (c) (4-0)
- Noted intent-to-cut for Map 6 Lot 3-1 and Map 6 Lot 3 on Piney Woods Rd
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to review and update the Town's Parking Ordinance. The meeting is at 6:30pm on April 15, 2026 at Winchester Town Hall.
- Public hearing on Parking Ordinance review and update
Winchester National Bank Common Committee
The Winchester National Bank Common Committee meets to approve minutes from the last meeting and discuss any other business. The committee may also visit the bank property for a site viewing.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Possible site viewing of bank property
Trustees of the Trust Fund
This is a routine quarterly meeting for the Trustees of Trust Funds. They will review minutes, receive a report from Bar Harbor Wealth Management, and set the date for the next meeting. No major decisions are expected.
- Receive report from Bar Harbor Wealth Management
- Set date for next quarterly meeting
The Trustees reviewed quarterly investment performance and signed the Town of Winchester Investment Policy Statement. No other business was conducted. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
- Signed Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)
Cemetery
This meeting of the Cemetery Trustees covers standard procedural items including approval of minutes, the sexton's report, and public comment. No specific decisions or notable items are listed on the agenda.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a special exception request for a residential property. The applicant seeks to add a one-bedroom apartment within the existing space above a garage at a two-family residence.
- Special exception request for 148 Scotland Rd (Map 6, Lot 7)
- Proposed addition of one-bedroom apartment above existing garage
- Application fee of $150
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a special exception application to allow multifamily housing in the Agricultural District at 148 Scotland Road. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and may enter non-public session.
- Special exception application by Rebecca Roy for multifamily use at 148 Scotland Road (Map 6, Lot 4)
- Approval of minutes from 03-16-2026
- Potential non-public session under RSA 91A
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will receive updates on the Water/Sewer Department project from Brown & Caldwell and on Emergency Operations Center building options from FFA's engineer. They will also handle new business, reports, and a public comment period, and may enter a non-public session.
- Brown & Caldwell update on Water/Sewer Dept project
- FFA's engineer discusses EOC building options
- Public comment period (15 minutes)
- Possible non-public session per RSA 91-A:3II
The board voted unanimously to provide a letter of support for a new fire station, allowing the fire department to apply for grants and use the town grant writer. The proposed $5.8M facility on town-owned land would replace the aging 50-year-old station. Routine approvals included minutes, road waiver, water/sewer warrants, contracts, property abatements, and creation of an asset reserve fund for grant matches. In nonpublic session, a 6-month leave of absence was approved for a firefighter.
- Approved letter of support for new fire station grant applications (5-0)
- Approved minutes from 4/1/26 (5-0)
- Approved Class VI Road Waiver on Pudding Hill (5-0)
- Approved Water & Sewer Warrant $115,746.62 and $154,390.95 (5-0)
- Approved raffle permit for Grange (5-0)
- Approved Pinchin Contract for J&G Testing $10-20k (5-0)
- Approved two property abatements (5-0)
- Approved creation of Asset Reserve Fund for grant matches (5-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet to review an earth excavation application from Lawrence Septic Design for Robert & Sandra Cook on property at 811 Manning Hill Road (Map 1, Lot 8). If the application is deemed complete, the board will open a public hearing. The hearing may continue to the next meeting if no decision is reached.
- Earth excavation application for property in Rural Residential and Agricultural Districts
Planning Board
The Planning Board is considering an excavation permit application for Robert L. & Sandra K. Cook on a 34.34-acre lot at 811 Manning Hill Road. The permit would allow excavation of 50,000 cubic yards over 3 acres, with conditions for erosion control, setbacks, and reclamation. The agenda includes detailed plans for sediment control, excavation limits, and operational notes.
- Excavation permit for 50,000 CY on 3 acres at 811 Manning Hill Road
- Setbacks: 50' from R.O.W. and abutters, 150' from dwellings, 25' from ponds
- Erosion control measures required: hay bales, silt fence, straw waddles
- Reclamation must be completed within 12 months of inactivity
- Public hearing likely for this permit application
Planning Board
The Planning Board is considering an application for a 9.25-acre earth excavation (gravel pit) on a 34.3-acre lot at 811 Manning Hill Road. The applicant proposes to remove 50,000 cubic yards of material from an existing pit that dates to the 1950s. The board will review compliance with excavation regulations and hear from abutters.
- Application fee of $175
- Excavation area: 9.25 acres of a 34.3-acre lot
- Volume to be removed: 50,000 cubic yards
- Existing pit started in mid-1950s, with 6.25 acres previously excavated and reclaimed
- Property owner: Robert L. & Sandra K. Cook; applicant: Lawrence Septic Design
Planning Board
The board will review an earth excavation application from Lawrence Septic Design for Robert & Sandra Cook at 811 Manning Hill Road. If accepted as complete, a public hearing will follow. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Review of earth excavation application by Lawrence Septic Design for Robert & Sandra Cook at 811 Manning Hill Road (Map 1, Lot 8)
- Approval of minutes from 03-16-2026
Cemetery
This is a procedural meeting of the Cemetery Trustees. The agenda includes approving previous minutes, a sexton's report, and unspecified new and old business. No specific decisions or notable items are listed.