Board of Selectmen — March 9, 2026
The meeting consisted of standard administrative updates, permit approvals, and departmental reports with no public presence or heated debate recorded.
Public impact
Proposed Fee Schedule Update
Decisions logged
Topics discussed
Zoning and Health Officer Report
Review of issued zoning permits (solar array and bunkhouse), status of vested short-term rental permits, driveway permits, and a report on NHDES wetland permitting requirements for a culvert installation on Pettengill Road.
Fee Schedule Proposal
The Zoning Coordinator presented a researched, proposed updated fee schedule for the town.
Meeting Minutes Approval
The Board reviewed and voted on the approval of minutes from the February 10 and February 23, 2026, meetings.
Unfinished and New Business
Discussions regarding street lighting energy audits, IT company proposals, and creating a Right to Know request policy based on Grantham's model.
Departmental Updates
Brief updates from various town entities including Buildings/Grounds (Fire Dept window and Meetinghouse repairs), Cemetery (green burials), and Recreation (Easter egg hunt).
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Proposed Fee Schedule Update
Split votes
Action items
Notable statements
Suggested handling the street light issue first [regarding the energy audit]. — Steve Dzubak · Discussing whether to replace street lights with LEDs or eliminate them.
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position.
Public comment
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