Based on official minutes only. No video recording was available for this
meeting, so this report reflects the town's approved minutes rather than the full meeting.
Public comment, verbatim quotes, and timestamps aren't available from minutes.
Lively discussion: Multiple split votes and public-process complaints created measurable division, though most substantive items were routine or deferred.
Public impact
Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
01
Highway Garage Fire Repair
Approximately $827k in repairs plus extras Affected: Town residents via insurance-funded repairs and CRF funds
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What was discussed
Herm Blanchette presented $793k insurance-funded repairs plus $34.5k CRF extras; vehicles status updated. Ed Mical inquired about Primex unanticipated funds and public hearing need.
What happened
Board scheduled June 16 work session to review extras; no final decisions on fund use.
What's next
Work session June 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
other high impact
Decisions logged
Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Approve Knights of Columbus raffle permit
Hanson YES, Bixby YES, Smith YES
Passed 3-0
00:00
Approve Consent Agenda (trust fund and tower account withdrawals)
Bixby YES, Hanson YES, Smith ABSTAIN
Passed 2-0-1
00:00
Approve June 9 Manifest (AP and payroll)
Bixby YES, Hanson YES, Smith NO
Passed 2-1
00:00
Move to non-public session (RSA 91-A:3 II (b))
Hanson YES, Bixby YES, Smith NO
Passed 2-1
00:00
Topics discussed
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00:00
Highway Garage Update
Herm Blanchette reported insurance-funded building repairs totaling ~$793k plus $34.5k extras from CRF; vehicles mostly repaired or awaiting parts.
Speakers: Herm Blanchette, Alfred Hanson
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What was discussed
Detailed cost breakdown for insulation/siding/roof work and extras like fans, AC, heat pumps; contractors ready to start. Vehicle repairs status provided. Alfred requested more details on extras.
What happened
Board agreed to hold work session on June 16 at 7 PM to review extras.
What's next
Work session Tuesday June 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
00:00
Forfeiture Fines for Unlicensed Dogs
Town Clerk Michelle Courser presented warrant for 90 unlicensed dogs and annual civil forfeiture process.
Speakers: Michelle Courser
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What was discussed
Annual process of sending forfeitures explained; current count of 90 unlicensed dogs noted.
What happened
Presented for board consideration; no immediate action recorded.
00:00
Open Town Positions Update
Alfred Hanson stated updates on Land Use and Human Services Director positions will be ready at next meeting.
Speakers: Alfred Hanson
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What was discussed
Brief mention of two open positions with no details provided.
What happened
Deferred to next regular meeting.
What's next
Update expected at next Select Board meeting
00:00
Howe Lane Resident Mowing Waiver
Liability waiver for resident volunteer mowing discussed; Rick Bixby needs more review time.
Speakers: Alfred Hanson, Rick Bixby, Mike Smith
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What was discussed
Waiver requirement stated; Mike Smith noted lack of prior information on document or work session.
What happened
Added to June 16 work session agenda.
What's next
Review at June 16 work session
00:00
Raffle Permit Request
Knights of Columbus raffle permit for June 20 approved unanimously.
Speakers: Alfred Hanson, Mike Smith
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What was discussed
Mike Smith noted he received info only yesterday and stressed 3-day advance requirement; Alfred noted physical box at Town Hall.
What happened
Motion passed: Hanson YES, Bixby YES, Smith YES.
00:00
Town Administrator Position and Notifications
Mike Smith pressed for faster action on year-long vacancy; repeated complaints about late email delivery of agendas and materials.
Speakers: Mike Smith, Alfred Hanson, Rick Bixby
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What was discussed
Mike argued advertisement should have been done months ago and town voted to fill it; Alfred said not ready yet. Multiple exchanges on email vs. physical delivery and timely notice.
What happened
Alfred will take under advisement; no immediate timeline set.
What's next
Alfred Hanson to distribute draft Professional Employment Performance Review for next meeting discussion
00:00
Consent Agenda and Manifest Approvals
Consent agenda (trust fund withdrawal and tower account transfer) and June 9 manifest approved with split votes.
Speakers: Alfred Hanson, Rick Bixby, Mike Smith
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What was discussed
Mike Smith abstained on consent and voted no on manifest, citing lack of prior information received.
What happened
Consent passed (Bixby YES, Hanson YES, Smith ABSTAIN); Manifest passed (Bixby YES, Hanson YES, Smith NO).
00:00
Non-Public Session
Board voted to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) to discuss hiring.
Speakers: Alfred Hanson, Rick Bixby, Mike Smith
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What was discussed
Mike Smith voted against; asked about June 11 non-public topic (Land Use position).
What happened
Motion passed (Hanson YES, Bixby YES, Smith NO); entered non-public at 6:47 PM.
Controversy & dissent
Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.
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Board unity: Consistent 2-1 splits and abstentions on procedural and approval items, with Mike Smith dissenting over notice and timing issues while Hanson and Bixby formed the majority.
Potentially controversial issues
01
Timely agenda and materials distribution
Mike Smith repeatedly stated he receives materials only one day in advance or not at all, violating the 3-day requirement and preventing informed votes on consent agenda, manifest, raffle, and non-public session.
Board position: Alfred Hanson agreed to take the complaints under advisement; no binding process change adopted.
Internal dissent
Mike Smith abstained or voted no on multiple items citing lack of notice; Hanson and Bixby approved.
medium concern
02
Town Administrator vacancy handling
Position vacant for a year despite town vote to fill it; Smith argued advertisement should have occurred months earlier.
Board position: Hanson stated the posting is not yet ready; action deferred.
Internal dissent
Smith pressed for faster timeline; Hanson and Bixby did not commit to one.
medium concern
Split votes
Approve Consent Agenda (trust fund and tower account withdrawals)
2-0-1
Approve June 9 Manifest (AP and payroll)
2-1
Move to non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b)
2-1
Community vs. board tension
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Primex insurance funds and public hearing requirement Community wants: Ed Mical asked whether a public hearing is required before using unanticipated Primex funds for highway garage repairs. Board response: Deferred response until after June 16 work session; no immediate answer provided.
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Board member absence notification for quorum Community wants: Judy Newman-Rogers requested advance notice of absences to prevent canceled meetings. Board response: No acknowledgment or response recorded.
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Distribute draft Professional Employment Performance Review for discussion
Assigned: Alfred Hanson · Due: Next meeting
Hold work session on highway garage extras and Howe Lane waiver
Assigned: Select Board · Due: June 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Notable statements
He receives only 1 email a month and did not receive agenda or materials in timely fashion; information must be provided 3 days in advance.
— Mike Smith · Multiple agenda items including raffle, consent, manifest, and non-public notice 00:00
Town Administrator position has been vacant for a year; advertisement should have been written months ago and board needs to work faster.
— Mike Smith · Other Business discussion 00:00
Member positions
5 issues · 22 explicit · 3 inferred · 1 unclear
⚠A split vote in this meeting was recorded without naming the dissenter (e.g. a voice vote). Members whose individual vote could not be confirmed are marked UNCLEAR below — this is not the same as a “yes.” Named votes will be filled in if official minutes record them.
Pushed for faster hiring action after year-long vacancy and timely 3-day notice on materials
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.”
Public comment
What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
2
Total speakers
0
Addressed
1
Partial
1
Not addressed
Ed Mical
Partial
Ed Mical asked for clarification on the unanticipated funds the town will receive from Primex related to the highway garage insurance claim. He specifically inquired whether a public hearing would be required before using those funds.
Key concern
Clarification on use of Primex funds and whether a public hearing is needed
Board response
Alfred Hanson stated that additional information will be available after the scheduled work session on June 16.
Board acknowledged the question but deferred any detailed response or decision until after the work session.
Judy Newman-Rogers
Not addressed
Judy Newman-Rogers suggested that board members who are unable to attend a meeting should notify her in advance. She noted this would help avoid situations where a lack of quorum prevents a meeting from occurring.
Key concern
Advance notification of board member absences to ensure quorum
No response or acknowledgment from the board is recorded in the transcript.
Accountability flags
Documented procedural gaps. Each item links to its source.
Transcript vs. official minutes
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Town Administrator vacancy and notification complaintshigh — Mike Smith pressed for faster action on year-long vacancy and repeated complaints about late email delivery of agendas/materials
⚠
Consent agenda, manifest approvals, and non-public sessionhigh — Votes recorded on trust fund/tower transfers (2-0-1), June 9 manifest (2-1), and move to non-public under RSA 91-A:3 II(b) (2-1)
⚠
Raffle permit approval detailsmedium — Knights of Columbus raffle permit for June 20 approved unanimously (3-0)
⚠
Work session scheduling and performance review actionmedium — Board agreed to June 16 work session; Alfred Hanson to distribute draft Professional Employment Performance Review
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