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Select Board — March 9, 2026

Zero public speakers, unanimous administrative actions, and only routine operational updates with no off-agenda decisions or visible conflict.

Date Monday, March 9, 2026 Decisions 9 Routine

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At its March 9 meeting the Holderness Select Board heard Police Chief DiFilippe express strong disappointment that an MOU with Plymouth State University remains stalled and may not be approved. The board did not discuss the issue further in open session.

The board also voted unanimously to hold a non-public session under RSA 91A:3, II(l) and later voted to seal those minutes. No description of the topic was provided before the public was excluded.

Other actions were routine: 5-0 approvals of payroll, recent minutes, consent agenda items including ballot clerk appointments, and plans for a March 16 open house honoring the retiring Town Administrator. Cell tower clearing is set to begin April 14.

Mar 9, 2026 9 decisions Routine
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“Extremely disappointed in lack of progress on PSU MOU; concerned it may not be approved”

— Erik DiFilippe · Police Chief update 00:00

“Town Administrator's name should be added to service anniversary list for 10+ years”

— Jill White · Town Meeting logistics 00:00
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Topics ⁠discussed

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Speakers: Jeremy Bonan
What was discussed

Chief Bonan reported on warranty repairs for the new fire engine, with pump work expected in two weeks and possible warranty extension due to delays.

Speakers: Erik DiFilippe
What was discussed

Chief DiFilippe expressed disappointment over stalled MOU progress with PSU and presented a special event permit for the Spring Fling, which the Board signed.

Speakers: Peter Francesco, Campbell Lovett, Kelly Schwaner
What was discussed

Board approved payroll/payables manifests, February 23 and 24 meeting minutes, and consent agenda items including insurance reimbursement, ballot clerk appointments, and PSU permit.

Speakers: Jill White, Campbell Lovett
What was discussed

Board reviewed poll coverage and planned presentations; decided on a March 16 open house to honor the retiring Town Administrator.

Speakers: Michael Capone
What was discussed

Capone summarized poll schedule, submitted reports, cell tower progress with clearing by April 14 and completion by July, and ongoing fee review for transfer station.

Speakers: Jill White, Peter Francesco
What was discussed

Board entered and exited non-public session under RSA 91A:3, II (l) and voted to seal the minutes.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

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Public ⁠comment

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No public comments were identified in this meeting.

Decisions ⁠logged

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Approve payroll and accounts payable manifests
Motion by Francesco, second by Lovett
5-0
00:00
Approve public minutes of February 23, 2026
Motion by Schwaner, second by Lovett
5-0
00:00
Approve public minutes of February 24, 2026
Motion by Francesco, second by Schwaner
5-0
00:00
Approve nonpublic minutes of February 24, 2026
Motion by Francesco, second by Schwaner
5-0
00:00
Approve consent agenda
Motion by Francesco, second by Lovett
5-0
00:00
Enter nonpublic session
Motion by Francesco, second by Brickley at 6:34 PM
5-0 roll call
00:00
Exit nonpublic session
Motion by Francesco, second by Lovett at 7:18 PM
5-0 roll call
00:00
Seal nonpublic minutes
Motion by Schwaner, second by Brickley at 7:19 PM
5-0 roll call
00:00
Adjourn meeting
Motion by Brickley, second by Lovett at 7:19 PM
5-0

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Police MOU delay raised by chief
Holderness Select Board met March 9. Police Chief DiFilippe stated he is 'extremely disappointed' in stalled MOU progress with PSU and concerned it may not be approved. No public discussion or timeline given. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/select-board/2026-03-09/ #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH
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Non-public session and sealed minutes
Board voted 5-0 to enter non-public session under RSA 91A:3, II(l) at 6:34 PM, exit at 7:18 PM, then seal the minutes. Topic not described in open session. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/select-board/2026-03-09/ #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH
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Unanimous routine approvals
All nine votes at the March 9 Holderness Select Board meeting passed 5-0. Items included payroll approvals, minutes from February 23 and 24, and consent agenda with insurance reimbursement and ballot clerk appointments. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/select-board/2026-03-09/ #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH
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Upcoming town decisions
Board scheduled March 16 open house to honor retiring Town Administrator. Also reviewed cell tower clearing timeline (April 14 start) and transfer station fee review. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/select-board/2026-03-09/ #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH
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Holderness Select Board March 9 meeting: Police Chief DiFilippe reported being 'extremely disappointed' over lack of progress on an MOU with PSU and said he is concerned it may not be approved. No board response or next steps recorded in open session. #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH
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The same meeting included a 5-0 vote to enter non-public session under RSA 91A:3, II(l) from 6:34-7:18 PM, followed by a 5-0 vote to seal those minutes. The subject matter was not stated publicly.
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Remaining business was administrative: unanimous approval of payroll, February 23 and 24 minutes, consent agenda items, and scheduling a March 16 open house for the retiring Town Administrator. Cell tower work and transfer station fees were also noted. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/select-board/2026-03-09/
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At its March 9 meeting the Holderness Select Board heard Police Chief DiFilippe express strong disappointment that an MOU with Plymouth State University remains stalled and may not be approved. The board did not discuss the issue further in open session.

The board also voted unanimously to hold a non-public session under RSA 91A:3, II(l) and later voted to seal those minutes. No description of the topic was provided before the public was excluded.

Other actions were routine: 5-0 approvals of payroll, recent minutes, consent agenda items including ballot clerk appointments, and plans for a March 16 open house honoring the retiring Town Administrator. Cell tower clearing is set to begin April 14. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/select-board/2026-03-09/ #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Provide background on warrant articles at Town Meeting second session
Assigned: Jill White
Acknowledge five-year service anniversary employees at Town Meeting
Assigned: Campbell Lovett
Hold open house to honor Town Administrator's retirement
Assigned: Board · Due: 2026-03-16 13:-15:00
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