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Select Board — April 6, 2026

The meeting was a standard administrative session characterized by unanimous votes and a single, non-confrontational public inquiry.

Date Monday, April 6, 2026 Public comments 1 Decisions 7 Routine
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  • Authorize $9,212.50 expenditure for a custom rescue truck cap down payment. (5-0)
  • Approve payroll and accounts payable manifests. (5-0)
  • Approve March 23, 2026, public meeting minutes. (5-0)
  • Approve Consent Agenda. (5-0)
  • Appoint Peter Francesco as ex-officio representative to the Planning Board. (5-0)
Apr 6, 2026 1 public comments 7 decisions Routine
❝ Notable statements ↔ Drag to browse

“The custom cap from Canada will provide cost savings to the Town through its unique design.”

— Chief Bonan · Responding to concerns about potential tariff impacts on the imported item. 00:00

“The Board expressed unanimous recognition and thanks for the Town Administrator's ten years of service.”

— Jill White · Concluding the Board Member reports. 00:00
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Public ⁠impact

Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
What was discussed

Potential loss of property via deeding for nonpayment and upcoming liens.

What was discussed

Authorization of $9,212.50 for a custom rescue truck component.

Topics ⁠discussed

Each topic expands to quotes and full context.
Speakers: Jeremy Bonan
What was discussed

Chief Bonan provided updates on rescue truck repairs, a new custom vehicle cap from Canada, and warranty work on the new fire truck. He also discussed lease concerns regarding the new Laconia communications center facility.

Speakers: Jami White-Lyford
What was discussed

Jami White-Lyford reported on property deeding for nonpayment of taxes, upcoming liens, and the timeline for July tax billing. She also provided updates on motor vehicle registration and upcoming DMV audits.

Speakers: Jill White, Peter Francesco, Kelly Schwaner, Campbell Love
What was discussed

The Board addressed ex-officio appointments for the Planning Board and Budget Committee, as well as the reelection of the Chair and Vice Chair.

Speakers: Michael Capone
What was discussed

Michael Capone provided updates on staff onboarding (Sco), police officer agreements, food waste compost permitting, paving bids, and a lost mailing regarding the Master Plan.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.

Potentially controversial issues

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Sale of undeveloped town land

Residents may have interests in land preservation or personal acquisition, and the sale of public assets often triggers debates regarding long-term town value and community character.
Board position: The Board indicated there are currently no plans to sell any undeveloped town-owned land.
low concern

Community vs. board tension

Public ⁠comment

What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
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Total speakers
1
Addressed
0
Partial
0
Not addressed
Mr. Salmon
Addressed
Mr. Salmon inquired whether the Select Board has any current intentions to sell off undeveloped land owned by the Town. He also expressed a personal interest in being notified if any town parcels become available for purchase. Key concern
Inquiry regarding the sale of undeveloped town-owned land and request for notification of future sales.
Board response
Ms. White replied that there are no plans to sell any town-owned undeveloped land at this time.
The Board directly answered the inquiry regarding the town's plans for undeveloped land.

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
00:00
Authorize $9,212.50 expenditure for a custom rescue truck cap down payment.
Funds to be drawn from the amount voted at Town Meeting.
5-0
00:00
Approve payroll and accounts payable manifests.
Authorization to issue checks accordingly.
5-0
00:00
Approve March 23, 2026, public meeting minutes.
Approved as written.
5-0
00:00
Approve Consent Agenda.
Included Current Use application (Map 247-039) and Health Officer appointment.
5-0
00:00
Appoint Peter Francesco as ex-officio representative to the Planning Board.
5-0
00:00
Appoint Kelly Schwaner as ex-officio representative to the Budget Committee.
5-0
00:00
Reappoint Board leadership.
Jill White reappointed as Chair; Kelly Schwaner reappointed as Vice Chair.
5-0

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Send lien notices to property owners with overdue taxes.
Assigned: Jami White-Lyford · Due: 2026-05-20
Meet with assessing firm to establish property values.
Assigned: New Administrator (Weden) · Due: Prior to July 8
Follow up on Plymouth Police Officer agreement.
Assigned: Sco (New Staff) · Due: Week of 4/13/2026
Initiate correspondence to recover expenses for lost Master Plan mailing.
Assigned: Michael Capone
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