Select Board — June 9, 2026
The meeting consisted of routine administrative approvals, appointments, and budget-conscious facility maintenance decisions with no public participation or internal disagreement.
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At the June 9, 2026, Mason Select Board meeting, two issues stood out regarding how town resources are managed and how decisions are recorded.
First, the board addressed much-needed maintenance at the police station. While the board approved $4,300 for essential roofing and trim repairs to address dry rot, they declined a $9,695.70 quote for a full HVAC system replacement. Instead, the board authorized $1,000 for three window AC units as a temporary measure, citing budget constraints. The board has stated they will reconsider the full replacement in the fall.
Second, there appears to be a gap between the meeting discussion and the official record. During a review of the Year-To-Date budget, a specific directive was issued stating that the Planning Board will need to 'very closely monitor' their budget. However, this warning was not included in the official minutes.
As taxpayers, it is important to monitor whether these deferred maintenance decisions lead to higher costs later and to ensure that the official record accurately reflects the oversight being applied to town departments.
Public impact
Deferral of a ~$10,000 full system replacement in favor of ~$1,000 window units
The board authorized $1,000 for the purchase and installation of three window AC units as a temporary measure.
The Select Board will reconsider the full AC replacement quote in the fall.
Topics discussed
Planning Board member Chris Jones met with the Select Board to discuss NH Municipal Association resources and his appointment to the NRPC.
Chris Jones accepted the position, signed appointment papers, and was sworn in.
The board reviewed estimates for fascia board replacement and a full AC system replacement for the police station.
The board approved the $4,300 roofing/trim work but declined the full AC replacement due to budget constraints, authorizing $1,000 for window units instead.
The Select Board will reconsider the AC replacement quote in the fall.
The board discussed the status of Town Hall repairs and potential funding sources.
Jim Dore is scheduled to attend the next meeting to discuss progress.
Jim Dore will present progress updates at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
An update was provided regarding the status of firehouse subgrant requests.
A meeting is scheduled for the current week to review the grant submission process.
A meeting to review the grant submission process was scheduled for the week of 6/9/26.
Controversy & dissent
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.”
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