Board of Selectmen — March 9, 2026
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Two significant topics were discussed during the Springfield Board of Selectmen meeting on March 9 that require resident attention: municipal fees and street lighting policy.
First, a new proposed fee schedule was presented by the Zoning Coordinator. These fees impact the cost of conducting town business and obtaining permits. Recognizing the financial impact on residents, the Board has been tasked with scheduling a formal public hearing by March 23 so the community can review and weigh in on these changes.
Second, the Board is currently debating the future of Springfield's street lighting. The discussion centered on whether the town should invest in LED upgrades or move toward eliminating street lighting entirely to reduce costs. While the immediate priority is repairing currently malfunctioning lights, the decision between energy efficiency and public visibility/safety is still pending.
We will continue to monitor the scheduling of the fee schedule hearing. Residents should prepare to attend and voice their opinions on how these costs and infrastructure changes will affect our community.
Public impact
Potential increase in costs for town-related services and permits
Potential reduction in public lighting or significant infrastructure upgrade
Topics discussed
Review of zoning permits issued for solar arrays and bunkhouses, updates on Short Term Rental vested permits and expirations, driveway permit statuses, and a discussion regarding NHDES wetland permitting requirements for a culvert on Pettengill Road.
The Zoning Coordinator presented a researched proposed fee schedule based on comparable towns.
Discussion regarding malfunctioning street lights and whether to replace them with LEDs or eliminate them entirely.
Brief updates from various town departments including Buildings/Grounds, Cemetery, Conservation, Fire Department, and Recreation.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Proposed Fee Schedule
Street Lighting Policy
Split votes
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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