Select Board — June 1, 2026
Routine approvals dominated but several high-significance decisions (abatement, veterans credit) occurred off-agenda, reducing opportunity for public preparation or response.
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At its June 1 meeting the Holderness Select Board approved a full property tax abatement for the Squam Valley Masonic Association property (PID 252-007). Staff consultant Whitney had recommended denial because the organization is fraternal rather than charitable under state law and had missed required filings. The matter was not listed on the agenda posted for residents.
The board approved the abatement 5-0 with the single condition that future filings be on time. A separate veterans tax credit was also granted off-agenda after a missed deadline was attributed to illness.
Because these items were not noticed in advance, residents had no opportunity to examine the applications or attend specifically to comment. Official minutes have since been published.
Topics discussed
Board approved payroll/accounts payable manifests and May 18 minutes.
Both items approved 5-0.
Approved multiple land use change taxes and camper move permission.
Approved 5-0.
Tax collector reported 32 liens totaling $67,659.86 and upcoming deeding.
Information only; deeding scheduled for June 10.
Discussion of upcoming NHDOT informational presentation on all-way stop proposal.
Presentation noted as informational only.
NHDOT presentation June 15.
Chief Bonan covered operations, Engine 2 status, Engine 4 disposal, and AED purchases.
Engine 4 to be posted by end of week; bids returned for board approval. AED purchases approved via existing funds.
High bid brought to board around July 13 meeting.
Accessibility concerns for new fire apparatus on smaller roads.
Fire chief and road agent to meet on problematic spots.
Meeting between fire chief and road agent.
Full abatement approved for PID 252-007 despite compliance issues.
Full abatement approved 5-0 with condition of future timely filings.
Ms. White to contact lodge.
Credit granted despite missed deadline due to documented illness.
Approved unanimously.
Updates on paving, handbook revisions, ordinances, master plan, and library repairs.
Information and status updates provided.
Chief Difilippe to discuss sex offender ordinance on June 15.
Appreciation expressed for administrator and Memorial Day event.
Sound system suggested for future events.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Squam Valley Masonic Association property tax abatement
Rte 113 & Rte 3 all-way stop proposal
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
Accountability flags
Agenda items not discussed
Topics discussed — not on agenda
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