Board of Selectmen — June 15, 2026
New London residents questioned Hilltop address renumbering costs and timing at June 15 meeting; board deferred answers to town manager research.
The meeting was otherwise routine; the only notable public engagement occurred during questions on Hilltop address renumbering.
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At the June 15 New London Board of Selectmen meeting, two residents asked pointed questions about plans to renumber addresses at Hilltop Place to comply with state E911 requirements under RSA 106-H. They raised issues of cost allocation to condominium owners, the long delay since the 2003 law, and whether the project should take priority over other public safety needs such as a police station or ongoing arson investigation.
The board noted the change stems from difficulties during a previous fire response and stated a public hearing will be held later. No cost figures, exact timeline, or statute text were supplied during the meeting. The town manager was asked to gather that information and report back before the board's internal meeting this Friday.
Residents at Hilltop Place continue to seek clarity on how much they will pay and why this project is advancing now. The board recorded no formal action on the item.
Public impact
Potential direct costs for new signage and addressing plus safety implications
No board action; town manager directed to research and respond before Friday internal meeting
Internal board meeting Friday; town manager to provide statute language, cost estimates, timeline, and arson investigation status
Topics discussed
Board chair opened the June 15, 2026 meeting and noted that it is being video/audio recorded and transcribed with AI assistance for draft minutes.
Meeting formally called to order; standard recording and minute procedures announced.
Board of Fire Wards announced appointment of Mike Mathey as full-time fire chief effective immediately; new chief presented alternative Canadian-built 70-ft ladder truck on 4WD chassis that could fit existing station and save ~$3 million vs. building expansion and traditional ladder truck.
No formal vote; board received presentation and pictures; chief offered to arrange on-site demonstration.
Chief will notify board when demonstrator truck arrives for inspection; potential future decision on purchase ahead of 2032 replacement schedule.
Board voted to accept a $4,000 FEMA emergency management performance grant (50% match) for updating the local emergency operations plan.
Motion passed by majority vote; board accepted terms and acknowledged the match requirement.
Board conducted multiple votes to reappoint members to Archives, Bike & Pedestrian, Fire Wards, Citizens, Conservation, Energy, Housing, Library, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Planning Board; one new alternate appointment to Conservation Commission.
All presented reappointment motions passed by unanimous or majority voice votes; Grant Smith appointed alternate to Conservation Commission.
Recruitment planned for remaining vacancies on Citizens Committee, Bike & Pedestrian, ZBA, and Planning Board.
Residents Pat Rogers and Phyllis Pietro raised questions about the timeline, legal basis (RSA 106-H), costs, priority relative to other projects, and public hearing process for renumbering streets at Hilltop for E911 safety compliance.
No board action taken; board committed to providing statute language, cost estimates, and investigation status via town manager.
Board scheduled internal meeting for Friday; town manager to research and respond to residents' questions on law, costs, timeline, and arson investigation status.
Brief reports received on Water Precinct and Fire Wards; June 4 minutes approved and meeting adjourned.
Minutes of June 4 approved by voice vote; meeting adjourned after signing of documents.
Next meeting June 30 to review public works site designs.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Hilltop Place address renumbering for E911 compliance
Community vs. board tension
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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