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Select Board — April 6, 2026
The meeting was administrative and orderly, with only one brief public inquiry and no heated debate or contested decisions.
Public impact
Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
01
Property Tax Valuations and Liens
Potential tax deedings for overdue accounts and upcoming adjustments to property values for July tax bills. Affected: All property owners, specifically those with overdue taxes or pending valuation assessments.
tax increase
02
Public Safety Equipment and Infrastructure
Maintenance and specialized equipment (rescue truck cap) required for emergency response capabilities. Affected: Holderness residents (safety impact).
other high impact
Decisions logged
Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Authorize $9,212.50 expenditure for a custom rescue truck cap down payment.
Funds to be used from amount previously voted at Town Meeting.
5-0
05:30
Approval of payroll and accounts payable manifests.
Authorization to issue checks accordingly.
5-0
10:20
Approval of March 23, 2026, public meeting minutes.
Approved as written.
5-0
11:10
Approval of Consent Agenda.
Included current use application (Map 247-039) and Health Officer appointment.
5-0
18:50
Appointment of Peter Francesco as ex-officio representative to the Planning Board.
Motion by Ms. Schwaner.
5-0
20:50
Appointment of Kelly Schwaner as ex-officio representative to the Budget Committee.
Motion by Ms. Schwaner.
5-0
21:20
Reappointment of Board leadership.
Jill White reappointed as Chair; Kelly Schwaner reappointed as Vice Chair.
5-0
22:20
Topics discussed
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05:30 Fire Department Updates
Chief Bonan provided updates on rescue truck repairs, a new custom vehicle cap from Canada, warranty work on the new fire truck, and lease concerns regarding the Laconia communications center facility.
Speakers: Jeremy Bonan, Campbell Love
11:50 Tax Collector and Town Clerk Report
Jami White-Lyford reported on upcoming tax deedings, liens for overdue taxes, property valuation concerns, and upcoming DMV audits and clerk workshops.
Speakers: Jami White-Lyford, Sam Brickley
20:10 Board Elections and Committee Assignments
The Board addressed ex-officio appointments for the Planning Board and Budget Committee, and reconfirmed the Chair and Vice-Chair positions.
Speakers: Jill White, Peter Francesco, Kelly Schwaner, Campbell Love, Sam Brickley
24:40 Town Administrator Report
Michael Capone provided updates on the onboarding of 'Sco' (new staff), police officer agreements, food waste compost permitting, and paving bid timelines.
Speakers: Michael Capone
Controversy & dissent
Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.
Potentially controversial issues
01
Sale of Town-Owned Undeveloped Land
Land sales often involve debates over conservation, town revenue, and long-term community planning. Residents may fear the loss of open space or lack of transparency in how parcels are disposed of.
Board position: The Board signaled there are currently no plans to sell any undeveloped land owned by the town.
low concern
Community vs. board tension
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Action items
Who owes what, by when.
Send lien notices to property owners with overdue taxes.
Assigned: Jami White-Lyford · Due: 2026-05-20
Follow up on Plymouth Police Officer agreement.
Assigned: New Staff (Sco) · Due: Week of 2026-04-13
Meet with assessing firm to establish property values for July tax bills.
Assigned: Town Administrator / Mr. Weden · Due: Before 2026-07-08
Submit letter to LRPC regarding Clayton Titus appointment (pending Board approval).
Assigned: Town Administrator
Notable statements
The custom cap design will provide a cost savings to the Town. — Chief Jeremy Bonan · Responding to concerns regarding potential tariff impacts from a Canadian supplier. 07:00
There are no plans at present to sell off undeveloped land owned by the Town. — Jill White · Responding to a public inquiry from Mr. Salmon regarding land sales. 23:30
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 upcoming plans to sell off undeveloped land currently owned by the Town. He also expressed a personal interest in being notified if any town parcels are put up for sale.
Key concern
Inquiry regarding the sale of town-owned undeveloped land and a request for notification of future sales.
Board responseMs. White replied that there are no plans to sell any undeveloped land at this time.
The Board directly answered the question regarding current plans and noted the lack of intent to sell.
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