Board of Selectmen — July 2, 2026
Votes were unanimous, public input was limited to one recurring speaker whose points received direct responses, and discussion remained constructive on routine operational and safety items.
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At the July 2 Board of Selectmen meeting, members approved hiring ADCOM Engineering LLC for the first phase of the dispatch study at approximately $29,600 plus limited expenses. Public commenters and some board members had raised questions about the proposal's cost analysis, comparisons to other New Hampshire centers, KPI data, and possible bias. The motion passed with instructions to negotiate an in-person presentation, cap expenses, and obtain those clarifications. Ashley will follow up at the next meeting.
Separately, resident Christine Arseno raised visibility issues with the Pleasant Street crosswalk near Birch Acres. The board agreed the request for better signage or flashing beacons was reasonable and directed Public Works Director Sam Clark to evaluate options, with possible budget discussion later.
All recorded votes were unanimous. Official minutes are not yet published.
Public impact
Local visibility and crossing safety upgrade under review
Board agreed the request is reasonable and directed review of signage options and flashing beacons on higher posts.
Sam Clark and board will evaluate options; possible budget discussion in future cycle.
Topics discussed
Resident Christine Arseno raised safety concerns for children crossing Pleasant Street near Birch Acres due to poor visibility of the crosswalk.
Board agreed the request is reasonable and directed review of Sam's memo and options for flashing beacons on higher posts.
Sam Clark and board will evaluate signage options; possible budget discussion in future cycle.
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Board discussed recommendation to hire ADCOM Engineering for phase one of the dispatch study at approximately $29,600 plus limited expenses.
Motion passed to hire ADCOM Engineering LLC, with instructions to negotiate in-person presentation, cap expenses, and obtain clarifications on cost assessment and RFI details.
Ashley to seek clarifications from ADCOM and report back at next meeting; board may review Fitch phases as alternative.
Board approved use of highway equipment capital reserve funds for equipment installation on new trucks.
Motion approved unanimously.
St. Andrews Church offered to plant a chestnut tree seedling on town property between the church and town offices.
Board agreed to accept the tree without formal motion.
Board discussed frequency of sticker checks at beaches and whether to hire seasonal enforcement staff.
Board agreed PD can manage enforcement without new hire for this season.
Ongoing PD patrols and training of beach staff; possible future increase in violation fees.
Update on seasonal speed feedback signs, data retrieval, storage constraints, and ongoing traffic counts by the planning commission.
Item reported as in motion with a matrix expected from the planning commission in early August.
Matrix to be provided to the board in early August for evaluation decisions.
Status check on previously requested security cameras, ballistic glass, and protective pylons for the dispatch office.
Cameras are in use; no action taken on glass or pylons. Request for cost estimates recorded.
Cost estimate for pylons to protect dispatch center to be explored and returned within approximately two weeks.
Public observation of increased roaming dogs and call for renewed education and enforcement of state rules.
Chief affirmed enforcement occurs and department responds to complaints.
Police chief reported recent home-renovation and Bitcoin-kiosk scams targeting residents.
Information provided for public awareness; no formal board action.
Report on hosting Governor Ayotte's press conference announcing the new bail-condition notification system.
Successful event completed; neighboring departments attended.
Approval of June meeting minutes and review of upcoming events and closures.
Minutes approved by voice vote.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Dispatch study consultant selection
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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