Conservation Commission — June 10, 2026
The meeting consisted of informational updates and unanimous approvals on routine administrative and maintenance items with no public opposition or internal disagreement expressed.
Public impact
Beaver Deceivers Maintenance Funding
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Skip Lisle offered summer inspection of all devices at estimated cost of $500-$1,000; commission discussed need for ongoing maintenance to prevent issues.
Motion to allocate up to $1,500 passed unanimously; work scheduled for summer.
Decisions logged
Topics discussed
00:00 Minutes Approval
Approved the May amended minutes.
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Motion to approve the May amended minutes.
Motion passed; all in favor.
00:00 NHDES Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
Kurt Yuengling presented on the EPA-funded Climate Pollution Reduction grant and development of NH's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP).
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Grant received August 2023; 4-year timeline; focus on GHG inventory, projections, reduction targets, LIDAC analysis, and coordination across agencies; survey showed 85%+ of municipalities view climate change as real; challenges include lack of central data hub and decentralization; noted Andover's weatherization and solar projects as examples.
Presentation received; no formal action taken by commission.
Public comment period planned for September 2026; CCAP completion targeted for November 2026.
00:00 Friends of the Northern Rail Trail (FNRT) Update
Don Moyer reported on trail maintenance, visitor counts, parking improvements at Highland Lake, and plans for historic granite blocks from Route 11 bridge project.
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50,000 annual visitors; 35 volunteers; trail ownership and maintenance responsibilities; parking area upgrades with boulders, kiosk, and benches; granite blocks to be reused as seating and interpretive panels at rail stations.
Information shared; commission invited to suggest collaboration ideas.
Contact Don Moyer or FNRT website for trail issues; DOT grant of $30,000 for granite reuse plan.
00:00 Communications and Funding Requests
Chaffee Beach sand replenishment project placed on hold; approved $150 contribution to ASLPT.
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Resident withdrew from beach project; request for ASLPT contribution.
Motion to contribute $150 passed unanimously.
00:00 Beaver Deceivers Maintenance
Approved funding for inspection and maintenance of beaver deceivers by Skip Lisle.
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Skip Lisle interested in summer visit; estimated cost $500–$1,000 for inspection/maintenance on all devices.
Motion to allocate up to $1,500 passed unanimously.
Work to occur this summer.
00:00 ZBA Notification and Driveway Appeal
Discussed improper notification for Route 11 driveway permit near McDonough Easement and potential appeal.
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May 19 ZBA approval for driveway; concerns about runoff into wetlands; neither commission nor ASLPT notified as abutters.
Commission may appeal; contacted Land Use Coordinators for future notifications.
Possible appeal of ZBA decision.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
ZBA Driveway Permit Notification and Potential Appeal
Action items
Notable statements
Should we propose a warrant article that any money left over in our annual budget should be turned over into the conservation fund? — Nancy R · Budget surplus discussion 00:00
Public comment
Accountability flags
Agenda items not discussed
Topics discussed — not on agenda
Transcript vs. official minutes
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