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Thu Nov 5, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review subdivision and site plan applications

The Barnstead Planning Board will hold public hearings for three land use proposals. These include a minor subdivision and a change of use request.

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OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF BARNSTEAD THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2026 6:00 P.M. BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. MINUTES: 10/15/26 5. CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW a. Continuation: Robert Abbott of PO Box 114, Barnstead, NH proposes to present findings for an off-site exaction at Will Smith and Province Road, Map 2, Lot 33 per Notice of Decision dated June 19, 2025. Public hearing to follow. b. Scott Coverdale of 76 Chesley Dr, Barrington, NH and Samuel Coverdale of 919 North Barnstead Rd, Barnstead, NH proposes to submit to the Planning Board the following application for a Minor Subdivision located at 919 North Barnstead Road, Map 16, Lot 44-3. If the application is accepted, the applicant proposed to subdivide this parcel into 3 lots. Public hearing to follow. c. Andrew Terry of 3 Babbitt Rd, Franklin, NH proposes to submit a Site Plan Review Application requesting a Change of Use located at 27 Depot Street, C2, Map 7, Lot 4, Public hearing to follow. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. OLD BUSINESS a. LRPC – David Kerr b. Board of Selectmen – Andrew Sylvester c. CIP – Elizabeth Madden 9. ADJOURN

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Tue Oct 27, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Barnstead Selectmen to review 2027 Fire Rescue and Highway budgets

The Board of Selectmen will hold budget appointments for Fire Rescue and Highway departments for 2027. The meeting includes discussions on a watershed engineering contract and a diesel truck grant.

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TOWN OF BARNSTEAD SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA October 27, 2026 – 6:00 pm SELECTMENS MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS - SIGNATURES: A. Payroll & Manifest B. Minutes of October 13 & 20, 2026 APPOINTMENTS: 6:15 pm Fire Rescue 2027 Budget 6:45 pm Highway 2027 Budget NEW BUSINESS: A. Diesel Truck Grant Approved B. Generator Maintenance Reports C. Watershed Engineering Contract OLD BUSINESS: A. Direct Assistance Application B. Rules of Procedure C. RFP Conex Box Cover INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. BCEP Budget Meetings DEPT. HEADS /COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC INPUT/ANNOUNCEMENTS: NON-PUBLIC: Per RSA 91-A:3 II (a-j) ADJOURNMENT: NO MEETING 11/3/26 – ELECTION DAY! * Non-Public Sessions may occur more than once and at various times as necessary*
Mon Oct 26, 2026

Tricentennial Committee

Tricentennial Committee to review drone shows and event planning

The Barnstead 300 Yr Tricentennial Committee is meeting to confirm event dates and review drone light show presentations. The group will also discuss social media coordination and promotional merchandise.

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BARNSTEAD 300 YR TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 26, 2026 7:00 PM Oscar Foss Memorial Library 1. Call to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Review of minutes from October 5. 4. Agenda Review. 5. History Review. 6. Confirm events & dates. Poster for Bake off. 7. 7:45 pm Open Sky Drone Light Shows Teams Meet to view drone show. 8. 8:15 pm Sky Element Drones Teams Meet to view drone show. 9. Social Media – Facebook, Instagram 10. social media coordinator- Sherri Beaudoin. Web page & email – Denise Adjutant 11. Write up for Barnstead Banner. Advertise at the November 3 election. 12. Swag Update– t-shirts, mugs, hats, ornaments, etc. Linda has the ornaments & glassware. The hats are in. Update from Judy regarding towels, update from Linda regarding pins, and info from Granite Image. 13. Meeting schedule for 2026. We have picked the 1st Monday of the month. Next meeting is November 9, at 7:00 pm at the Library. Also, December 7. Meetings will be added as needed. 14. Adjourn by 9:00 pm
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Barnstead Selectmen to review 2027 budget requests

The Board of Selectmen will hear 2027 budget presentations from the Police department, Parks & Rec, and N. Carr regarding elections. The board will also discuss a 2026 budget freeze and health insurance increases.

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✓ Decided: Barnstead Board of Selectmen freezes town budget to stabilize overspent lines

The Barnstead Board of Selectmen voted to freeze the town budget to help stabilize overspent electricity and highway accounts. The Board also approved spending up to $500 plus a buyer's premium for a Parks and Recreation heater, approved the October 6 minutes, and tabled the October 13 minutes. Additionally, the Board addressed a resident's complaint regarding the Town Clerk and discussed upcoming 2027 department budgets.

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TOWN OF BARNSTEAD SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA October 20, 2026 – 6:00 pm SELECTMENS MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS - SIGNATURES: A. Payroll & Manifest B. Minutes of October 6 & 13, 2026 C. (1) Land Use Change Tax D. Letter to Applicant APPOINTMENTS: 6:15 pm N. Carr Re: Elections & 2027 Budget 6:30 pm Parks & Rec 2027 Budget 6:45 pm Police 2027 Budget 7:15 pm Non-Public NEW BUSINESS: A. 2026 Budget Freeze B. Health Insurance Increase C. DES Re: Wetlands Permit Hartshorn Rd. D. Direct Assistance Application OLD BUSINESS: A. Rules of Procedure B. RFP Conex Box Cover INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Library Monthly Report DEPT. HEADS /COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC INPUT/ANNOUNCEMENTS: NON-PUBLIC: Per RSA 91-A:3 II (a-j) ADJOURNMENT: NEXT MEETING 10/27/2026 There will be no meeting on Nov. 3, 2026, as it is election day! * Non-Public Sessions may occur more than once and at various times as necessary*
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October 20, 2026 Page 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman Andrew Sylvester. Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester (AS), Board Members Paula Penney (PP) arrived at 7:03 pm, Jason Leavitt (JL), Richard Therrien (RT), Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM), Recording Secretary Britney Goodwin (BG) Absent: Vice-Chair Madden (GM) There were approximately 12 members of the public in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 6:00 pm AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS: The Board approved and signed the payroll and manifest. A motion was made by Member Therrien to approve the minutes of October 6, 2026, seconded by Member Leavitt and passed with a unanimous vote. The minutes of October 13, 2026 was tabled until next week. The Board approved and signed (1) land use change tax and a letter to an applicant. APPOINTMENTS: At 6:15 pm, the Board met with Parks & Rec Coordinator Gail McCullough to go over the Parks and Recreation’s 2027 budget. Gail mentioned that if the lowering of Suncook Lake takes place next year, the beach would not be open and beach attendants line would not be expended. The maintenance line had $2000 added to it for new lines and buoys and included the costs of the port-a-potties and trash pickup. Gail mentioned the pricing of the paint for the rink wall from Home Depot totaling $1,500 and Sherwin Williams totaling $3,500. She reached out to Fra …
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Thu Oct 15, 2026

Capitol Improvement Program

Barnstead Planning Board to review Capital Improvement Program articles

The Planning Board is meeting to review approvals and discuss Capital Improvement Program articles. A tentative appointment with the School Superintendent is scheduled for this purpose.

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call. 4. Scheduled Appointments: • Tentatively - School Superintendent, re: CIP articles. • Review all approvals. 5. Approval of Minutes: • 10/08/26. 6. Next meeting – Tentatively 10/22/26 7. Adjournment.
Thu Oct 15, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review proposed 195-foot communications tower

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan review for a communications tower. The board will also hold a work session to review and update the Zoning Ordinance.

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OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF BARNSTEAD THURSDAY OCTOBER 15, 2026 6:00 P.M. BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL MEETING & WORK SESSION AGENDA MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. MINUTES: 9/3/26 & 10/01/26 5. SITE PLAN REVIEW Continuation: Harmoni Towers, LLC of 6210 Ardrey Kell Road, Suite 375, Charlotte, NC proposes to submit to the Planning Board the following application for Site Plan Review located at 708 Province Road, Map 2, Lot 31, Barnstead, NH. If the application is accepted, the applicant proposed to construct a 195’ tall self-support communications tower. Public hearing to follow. 6. ADJOURN WORK SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION 3. NEW BUSINESS Zoning Ordinance Review/Update 4. ADJOURN
Tue Oct 13, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen approves pay rate increase for per diem Fire Rescue employees

The Board of Selectmen met in a non-public session to discuss per diem employee pay rates with Fire Rescue leadership. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Fire Rescue Chief's proposed rate increase.

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October 13, 2026 Non-Public Session – Not Sealed BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday October 13, 2026 Non-Public Minutes – Not Sealed Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester, Vice Chairman Gary Madden (GM), Member Jason Leavitt (JL), Paula Penney (PP), Member Richard Therrien (RT) and Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM). The Board entered non-public session at 5:30 pm with Fire Rescue Chief Tim Wilder and Deputy Chief Will Bartels to discuss the pay rates of per diem employees. After a very lengthy explanation of the current situation and further discussion, the Chief and Deputy left the meeting at 5:50 pm. The Board engaged in further discussion and Chairman AS made a motion to approve the Fire Rescue Chief’s proposed increase in the per diem rate. Vice-Chair GM seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Member RT made a motion to come out of non-public session at 5:56 pm, seconded by Chairman AS and approved with the following votes: Chairman AS, yes; Vice Chairman GM, yes; Member JL, yes; Member PP, yes; and Member RT, yes. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Karen Montgomery ___________________________ Town Administrator ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
Tue Oct 13, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen denies additional payment request for library employee

The Board of Selectmen met in a non-public session to discuss a request for additional payment to a library employee. The Board voted unanimously to deny the request.

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October 13, 2026 Non-Public Session – Not Sealed BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday October 13, 2026 Non-Public Minutes – Not Sealed Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester, Vice Chairman Gary Madden (GM), Member Jason Leavitt (JL), Paula Penney (PP), Member Richard Therrien (RT) and Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM). The Board entered non-public session at 7:39 pm to discuss a request for additional payment to a Library employee. After discussion among the Board Members the Chairman asked for a consensus of the Board to approve the request and the following vote was recorded: Chairman AS, no; Vice-Chair GM, no; Member JL, no; Member PP, no; and Member RT, no. Chairman AS made a motion to come out of non-public session at 7:46 pm, seconded by Member RT and approved with the following votes: Chairman AS, yes; Vice Chairman GM, yes; Member JL, yes; Member PP, yes; and Member RT, yes. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Karen Montgomery ___________________________ Town Administrator ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
Tue Oct 13, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen rejects hire for Highway Department position

The Board of Selectmen met in a non-public session to interview a candidate for a full-time position on the Highway Department. A motion to extend an offer of hire to the candidate was defeated by a 3-2 vote.

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October 13, 2026 Non-Public Session – Not Sealed BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday October 13, 2026 Non-Public Minutes – Not Sealed Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester, Vice Chairman Gary Madden (GM), Member Jason Leavitt (JL), Paula Penney (PP), Member Richard Therrien (RT) and Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM). The Board entered non-public session at 7:01 pm with Road Agent Sarah Hodgdon and an applicant for the fulltime position on the Highway Department. After some discussion, the applicant left the meeting at 7:10 pm. The Board and Road Agent had further discussion and Sarah Left the meeting at 7:26 pm. After a brief deliberation, Chairman AS made a motion to give the candidate an offer of hire and it was seconded by Vice-Chair GM. The motion failed with the following vote: Chairman AS, yes; Vice-Chair GM, yes; Member JL, no; Member PP, no; and Member RT, no. Chairman AS made a motion to come out of non-public session at 7:39 pm, seconded by Member RT and approved with the following votes: Chairman AS, yes; Vice Chairman GM, yes; Member JL, yes; Member PP, yes; and Member RT, yes. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Karen Montgomery ___________________________ Town Administrator ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
Tue Oct 13, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen discusses Town Administrator applicants

The Board of Selectmen held a non-public session to discuss applicants for the Town Administrator position. The session lasted from 7:48 pm to 8:01 pm.

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October 13, 2026 Non-Public Session – Not Sealed BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday October 13, 2026 Non-Public Minutes – Not Sealed Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester, Vice Chairman Gary Madden (GM), Member Jason Leavitt (JL), Paula Penney (PP), Member Richard Therrien (RT) and Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM). The Board entered non-public session at 7:48 pm to discuss applicants for the Town Administrator position. Chairman AS made a motion to come out of non-public session at 8:01pm, seconded by Member RT and approved with the following votes: Chairman AS, yes; Vice Chairman GM, yes; Member JL, yes; Member PP, yes; and Member RT, yes. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Karen Montgomery ___________________________ Town Administrator ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
Tue Oct 13, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen holds brief non-public session

The Board of Selectmen met in a non-public session to receive information regarding a grant that had not yet been made public. The session lasted from 7:46 pm to 7:48 pm.

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October 13, 2026 Non-Public Session – Not Sealed BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday October 13, 2026 Non-Public Minutes – Not Sealed Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester, Vice Chairman Gary Madden (GM), Member Jason Leavitt (JL), Paula Penney (PP), Member Richard Therrien (RT) and Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM). The Board entered non-public session at 7:46 pm to receive information regarding a grant that was not made public yet. Chairman AS made a motion to come out of non-public session at 7:48 pm, seconded by Member PP and approved with the following votes: Chairman AS, yes; Vice Chairman GM, yes; Member JL, yes; Member PP, yes; and Member RT, yes. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Karen Montgomery ___________________________ Town Administrator ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
Tue Oct 13, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen tables employee contract discussion

The Board of Selectmen met in a non-public session to discuss an employee's contract. The Board decided to table the discussion until they can meet with the individual involved.

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October 13, 2026 Non-Public Session – Not Sealed BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday October 13, 2026 Non-Public Minutes – Not Sealed Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester, Vice Chairman Gary Madden (GM), Member Jason Leavitt (JL), Paula Penney (PP), Member Richard Therrien (RT) and Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM). The Board entered non-public session at 8:02 pm to discuss an employees contract. After a very lengthy discussion, it was decided to table the discussion until after the Board could meet with the person. Member RT made a motion to come out of non-public session at 8:36pm, seconded by Chairman AS and approved with the following votes: Chairman AS, yes; Vice Chairman GM, yes; Member JL, yes; Member PP, yes; and Member RT, yes. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Karen Montgomery ___________________________ Town Administrator ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
Tue Oct 13, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Barnstead Selectmen to review highway garage proposal and 2027 assessing contract

The Board of Selectmen will consider a proposal for a highway garage and a request for a Conex box cover. The board is also scheduled to sign the 2027 assessing contract and review winter sand bids.

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✓ Decided: Board approves assessing contract and $18,000 highway garage bid

The Board of Selectmen approved a multi-year assessing contract and a bid for highway garage repairs. They also authorized spending for winter sand and allowed Parks and Recreation to exceed its budget for ice rink paint.

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TOWN OF BARNSTEAD SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA October 13, 2026 – 6:00 pm SELECTMENS MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS - SIGNATURES: A. Payroll & Manifest B. Minutes of October 6, 2026 C. 2027 Assessing Contract D. (1) Veteran’s Credit E. (1) Raffle Permit Tricentennial Committee APPOINTMENTS: 6:15 pm Parks & Rec 6:45 pm Non-Public NEW BUSINESS: A. Highway Garage Proposal B. RFP Conex Box Cover C. HealthTrust HRA Invoice D. Request to Change Minutes E. FEMA Disaster 2022 Payment OLD BUSINESS: A. Rules of Procedure B. Winter Sand Bids INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. NHES Community Profiles B. Building Inspector Letter to PMS Superintendent C. Green Emer Light Petition Submitted DEPT. HEADS /COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC INPUT/ANNOUNCEMENTS: NON-PUBLIC: Per RSA 91-A:3 II (a-j) ADJOURNMENT: NEXT MEETING 10/20/2026 * Non-Public Sessions may occur more than once and at various times as necessary*
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October 13, 2026 Page 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chairman Andrew Sylvester. Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester (AS), Vice-Chair Gary Madden (GM), Board Members Paula Penney (PP), Jason Leavitt (JL), Richard Therrien (RT), Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM), Recording Secretary Britney Goodwin (BG) There were approximately 10 members of the public in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5:30 pm NON-PUBLIC: A motion was made by Chairman Sylvester to go into Non-Public Session at 5:30 pm per RSA 91-A:3 II, (a), seconded by Member Penney, and approved with the following votes: Chairman Sylvester, yes; Vice-Chair Madden, yes; Member Leavitt, yes; and Member Penney, yes. The Board came out of non-public session at 5:56 pm AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS: The Board approved and signed the payroll and manifest. The minutes of October 6th are still being worked on. The 2027 assessing contract for 2027, 2028, and 2029 has been submitted and seen, no recommendations from the DRA. The first year would total $42,600 while the second year would total $43,872 and year three’s total being $45,180. Member Therrien made a motion to sign the assessing contract, seconded by Vice-Chair Madden and passed with a unanimous vote. There was (1) veteran’s credit. The raffle permit for the tricentennial committee was seen and accepted. APPOINTMENTS: At 6:16 pm, t …
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Thu Oct 8, 2026

Capitol Improvement Program

Barnstead Planning Board to review budget presentations

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement Program. The session includes budget presentations from Town Hall departments and the finalization of Parks & Recreation items.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves $257,500 in capital improvement funding

The committee approved funding for Town Hall renovations and adjusted Parks and Recreation requests. Members also discussed concerns regarding the lack of budget item presentations from local schools.

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call. 4. Scheduled Appointments: • Parks & Recreation – finalization. • Town Hall Departments budget presentation. 5. Approval of Minutes: • 10/01/26. 6. Next meeting - 10/15/26. 7. Adjournment.
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Approved 10/15/2026 Page 1 of 3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2:00 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Elizabeth Madden at 2:02 PM. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call: Chairman Elizabeth Madden, Member Wayne Whitney, Member Michelle Chamberlain, Member Steve Beaudoin, Planning Board Rep. Nancy Carr, Select Board Rep. Andrew Sylvester, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Gail McCullough, Town Administrator Karen Montgomery and Recording Clerk Christine Hughes. Absent: Member Tim Eade 4. Scheduled Appointments: Parks & Recreation: G. McCullough returned to present her final CIP requests to the committee. She advised that the rink walls and pavilions would fall under the Capital Reserve Fund which includes renovation, construction, and maintenance of building facilities and grounds. The anticipated date for the rink wall is 2031 for $2,400 for 5 years. The anticipated dates for the two pavilions are 2029 and 2034 for $3,500 for 8 years. An account will be created for the tractor replacement for $1,000 for 28 years. E. Madden stated that the existing Capital Reserve Fund that was handed out last week was $5,000 a year and the new one is $5,900 a year and asked if that was correct. G. McCullough advised the extra $900 was added for some misc …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Barnstead Selectmen to review winter sand bids and highway garage proposal

The Board of Selectmen will review bids for 2026-2027 winter sanding and discuss a proposal for the highway garage. The meeting includes appointments regarding a violation and a review of building permits.

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✓ Decided: Barnstead Board of Selectmen approved $9,705 for Narrows Road guardrails

The Barnstead Board of Selectmen approved funding for guardrails on Narrows Road and reviewed winter sand bids. The Board also discussed property violations involving burning and wastewater with landowners, and confirmed a previous 2024 land-use notice is inactive and non-enforceable. Additionally, the Board voted to support a petition from Plymouth regarding green strobe lights.

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TOWN OF BARNSTEAD SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA October 6, 2026 – 6:00 pm SELECTMENS MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS - SIGNATURES: A. Payroll & Manifest B. Minutes of September 29, 2026 C. MS-535 2025 D. (2) Veteran’s Credits E. (2) Yield Tax Warrants F. Historical Society Raffle Permit APPOINTMENTS: 6:00 pm 2026-2027 Winter Sand Bids 6:15 pm Tasker/Giddis Re: Violation 6:30 pm J. Hanselman & E. Stone NEW BUSINESS: A. Highway Garage Proposal B. RFP Conex Box Cover C. Monthly Building Permits D. Website E. Plymouth Petition to DOT Re: Green Lights OLD BUSINESS: A. Rules of Procedure INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Milfoil Invoices and Payouts for 2026 DEPT. HEADS /COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC INPUT/ANNOUNCEMENTS: NON-PUBLIC: Per RSA 91-A:3 II (a-j) ADJOURNMENT: NEXT MEETING 10/13/2026 * Non-Public Sessions may occur more than once and at various times as necessary*
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October 6, 2026 Page 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm by Chairman Andrew Sylvester. Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester (AS), Vice-Chair Gary Madden (GM), Board Members Paula Penney (PP), Jason Leavitt (JL), Richard Therrien (RT), Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM) Absent: Recording Secretary Britney Goodwin (BG) There were approximately 11 members of the public in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 6:02 pm AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS: The Board approved and signed the payroll. There was no manifest this week. Vice-Chair Madden made a motion to approve the minutes of September 29, 2026, seconded by Member Therrien and passed with a unanimous vote. The MS-535 for 2025 has been submitted to DRA. There were (2) veteran’s credits and (2) yield tax warrants. There was a permit submitted for the Historical Society’s annual raffle. APPOINTMENTS: At 6:03 pm, the Board discussed the 2026-2027 winter sand bids, receiving bids from Angelini, EARTH, FL Merrill, and AW Gravel. Angelini: cost would be $16.25 per yard for delivery and $13.00 per yard if the town picks it up. EARTH: cost $21.87 per yard for delivery and $18 per yard for picking it up. FL Merrill: cost $19.42 per ton for delivery and $12.50 per ton for pick up. The Greymont pricing remained the same for delivery and picking up at $32.20 per yard. These will be given to the Road Agent for revi …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026

Tricentennial Committee

Tricentennial Committee coordinates events and promotional materials

The Barnstead 300 Year Tricentennial Committee is meeting to review history and confirm event dates. The body is discussing social media coordination, advertising in the Barnstead Banner, and updates on promotional merchandise.

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✓ Decided: Tricentennial Committee plans merchandise and event details for 2026

The committee approved the purchase of 100 whiskey glasses for resale and accepted the previous meeting minutes. Members discussed plans for a bake-off, a July hike, and parade logistics, while noting that a choice must be made between fireworks or a drone show.

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BARNSTEAD 300 YR TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 5, 2026 7:00 PM Oscar Foss Memorial Library 1. Call to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Review of minutes from September 14. 4. Agenda Review. 5. History Review. 6. Confirm events & dates. Poster for Bake off. 7. Social Media – Facebook, Instagram. Find a social media coordinator- Sherri Beaudoin. Web page & email – Denise Adjutant 8. Write up for Barnstead Banner. Advertise at the November 3 election. 9. Swag Update– t-shirts, mugs, hats, ornaments, etc. Linda has the ornaments. The hats are in. Update from Linda regarding glass, Judy regarding towels and info from Granite Image. 10. Meeting schedule for 2026. We have picked the 1st Monday of the month. Next meeting is November 9, at 7:00 pm at the Library. Also, December 7. Meetings will be added as needed. 11. Adjourn by 9:00 pm
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BARNSTEAD 300 YEAR TRICENTIENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 5th, 2026 7:00 PM Oscar Foss Memorial Library • Called to order: about 7:08 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A sign-in sheet was circulated. Pledge of Allegiance. All present and participated • Attendance: Denise Adjutant, Linda Bramante, Nancy Carr, Jodi Drew, Laura Dunham, Judy Forsyth, Gail McCullough, Amy Mitchell, Rob Mitchell, Tami Mousseau, Jessica Rowell, Jeannie Terry, Previous minutes: A motion to accept the minutes was made, seconded and carried. • Agenda Review: Agenda Adjustments - One roadway‑related item was added to the agenda. No additional amendments were requested. Website (Denise) • A basic page is live with the logo, a meetings page, minutes and agendas links, an events block and a link to the Town Charter. • Planned additions are a merchandise page (info only, no online ordering), parade registration forms and more navigation items. • The platform (CivicPlus) is hard to use and has poor support. Denise will keep working on it, with Danielle as backup. • Minutes and agendas must be posted on the site under state law (91-A). • The committee needs an official town email address, with tricentennial@barnstead.org suggested. • Notices can go in the Barnstead Banner (deadline the 15th, print and online). Historical Society calendar • The 2027 calendar is printed and sells for $15. More than half of the 250 printed have already sold. • It will be sold …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review three subdivision and site plan applications

The Barnstead Planning Board will hold public hearings on three applications: a continuation of an off-site exaction for Robert Abbott, a minor subdivision for Anthony Beairsto, and a major subdivision for Jacques Lemieux. The board will also consider minutes from previous meetings and hear updates from town committees.

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OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF BARNSTEAD THURSDAY OCTOBER 1, 2026 6:00 P.M. BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. MINUTES: 8/31/26, 9/3/26 & 9/17/26 5. CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW a. Continuation: Robert Abbott of PO Box 114, Barnstead, NH proposes to present findings for an off-site exaction at Will Smith and Province Road, Map 2, Lot 33 per Notice of Decision dated June 19, 2025. Public hearing to follow. b. Anthony Beairsto of 160 Hartshorn Road, Barnstead, NH proposes to submit to the Planning Board the following application for a Minor Subdivision located at 160 Hartshorn Road, Map 3, Lot 53-1. If the application is accepted, the applicant proposed to subdivide this parcel into 2 lots. Public hearing to follow. c. Jacques Lemieux of 180 South Barnstead Road, Barnstead, NH proposes to submit to the Planning Board the following application for a Major Subdivision located at 142 South Barnstead Road, Map 7, Lot 29. If the application is accepted, the applicant proposed to subdivide this parcel into 2 lots. Public hearing to follow. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. OLD BUSINESS a. LRPC – David Kerr b. Board of Selectmen – Andrew Sylvester c. CIP – Elizabeth Madden 9. ADJOURN
Thu Oct 1, 2026

Planning Board

Barnstead Planning Board reviews two subdivision requests and an off-site exaction

The Barnstead Planning Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Barnstead Town Hall. Under site plan review, the board will continue a request from Robert Abbott regarding an off-site exaction at Will Smith and Province Road (Map 2, Lot 33), and will consider two subdivision applications: a Minor Subdivision at 160 Hartshorn Road (Map 3, Lot 53-1) and a Major Subdivision at 142 South Barnstead Road (Map 7, Lot 29). Public hearings are to follow each item, and the board will also review minutes from 8/31/26, 9/3/26 and 9/17/26 and take up old business.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves two major subdivisions and a drainage analysis

The Board approved a drainage analysis for a culvert upgrade and granted approval for two major subdivision applications. Additionally, Susan Gray was appointed as an Alternate Member of the Planning Board.

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OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF BARNSTEAD THURSDAY OCTOBER 1, 2026 6:00 P.M. BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. MINUTES: 8/31/26, 9/3/26 & 9/17/26 5. CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW a. Continuation: Robert Abbott of PO Box 114, Barnstead, NH proposes to present findings for an off-site exaction at Will Smith and Province Road, Map 2, Lot 33 per Notice of Decision dated June 19, 2025. Public hearing to follow. b. Anthony Beairsto of 160 Hartshorn Road, Barnstead, NH proposes to submit to the Planning Board the following application for a Minor Subdivision located at 160 Hartshorn Road, Map 3, Lot 53-1. If the application is accepted, the applicant proposed to subdivide this parcel into 2 lots. Public hearing to follow. c. Jacques Lemieux of 180 South Barnstead Road, Barnstead, NH proposes to submit to the Planning Board the following application for a Major Subdivision located at 142 South Barnstead Road, Map 7, Lot 29. If the application is accepted, the applicant proposed to subdivide this parcel into 2 lots. Public hearing to follow. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. OLD BUSINESS a. LRPC – David Kerr b. Board of Selectmen – Andrew Sylvester c. CIP – Elizabeth Madden 9. ADJOURN
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Approved with corrections 10/15/2026 Page 1 of 5 OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF BARNSTEAD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026, 6:00 P.M. BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL MEETING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Nancy Carr. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Chairman Nancy Carr, Vice Chairman David Kerr, Board Member Anthony Palmieri, Board Member Elizabeth Madden, Board Member Sean Dunne, Alternate Board Member Timothy Eade, Alternate Board Member Kevin Harrison and Recording Clerk Christine Hughes. Absent: Secretary Brianna Weller, and Selectboard Representative Andrew Sylvester. Board Member A. Palmieri sat in as secretary and Alternate Board Member K. Harrison sat in as a voting member. 4. MINUTES: 8/31/26: D. Kerr motioned to accept the minutes as presented. E. Madden seconded the motion. All were in favor. 9/3/26: There are corrections to be made to the minutes and were not approved. K. Harrison made a motion to save the minutes until a subsequent meeting. S. Dunne seconded the motion. All were in favor. 9/17/26: E. Madden motioned to accept the minutes as presented. D. Kerr seconded the motion. All were in favor. 5. CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION: There was no conceptual consultation. 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW: a. Robert Abbott of PO Box 114, Barnstead, NH and Paul Blanc, Project Manager for Norway Plains Associates, Inc. approached the Board to pr …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026

Capitol Improvement Program

Barnstead Planning Board to meet October 1, 2026

The Planning Board will meet to conduct routine business and hear from Parks & Rec. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves $11,900 for Parks & Recreation CIP requests

The committee approved a total of $11,900 for four Parks & Recreation capital improvement requests. Members also discussed the potential future cost of replacing the Prospect Mountain High School roof.

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call. 4. Scheduled Appointments: • Parks & Rec 5. Approval of Minutes: • 09/24/26 6. Next meeting - 10/08/26. 7. Adjournment.
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Approved 10/08/2026 Page 1 of 2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2:00 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Elizabeth Madden at 2:02 PM. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call: Chairman Elizabeth Madden, Member Wayne Whitney, Member Michelle Chamberlain, Member Steve Beaudoin, Member Tim Eade, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Gail McCullough and Recording Clerk Christine Hughes. Absent: Planning Board Rep. Nancy Carr and Select Board Rep. Andrew Sylvester. 4. Scheduled Appointments: Parks & Recreation budget presentation: G. McCullough presented her CIP requests to the committee. G. McCullough presented the committee with four requests. She is requesting $30,000 for pavilions in “The Bowl”, which is the area behind the library. She is requesting two pavilions. One approximately 12’x12’, the other approximately 24’x24’. They will be covered pavilions for public shelter from the elements for outdoor activities and gatherings. She is requesting $18,000 for a tractor to be replaced in either 2040 or 2050. It is used to clear the snow from the rink and other areas as well as being used for miscellaneous tasks throughout the year. She is requesting $13,500 for a rink wall and net replacement, which $1,500 of that will come from donations and $12 …
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Tue Sep 29, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Barnstead Selectmen to discuss highway garage proposal and road agent appointment

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review appointments for the Road Agent and Library Trustees. The agenda includes discussions on a highway garage proposal and a notice of violation for 640 Province Road.

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✓ Decided: Board approves salt agreement and Tricentennial fund payment

The Board of Selectmen approved a salt agreement for 900 tons and a payment for town ornaments. A request for a $500 stipend for the Library Director's website work was tabled for discussion next week.

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TOWN OF BARNSTEAD SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA September 29, 2026 – 6:00 pm SELECTMENS MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS - SIGNATURES: A. Payroll & Manifest B. Minutes of September 22, 2026 C. Eastern Salt Agreement APPOINTMENTS: 6:15 pm Library Trustees 6:30 pm Road Agent NEW BUSINESS: A. Highway Garage Proposal B. RFP Conex Box Cover C. Notice of Violation Re: 640 Province Road OLD BUSINESS: A. Rules of Procedure INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. NHDES Shoreland Permit Damsite Road DEPT. HEADS /COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC INPUT/ANNOUNCEMENTS: NON-PUBLIC: Per RSA 91-A:3 II (a-j) ADJOURNMENT: NEXT MEETING 10/6/2026 * Non-Public Sessions may occur more than once and at various times as necessary*
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September 29, 2026 Page 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman Andrew Sylvester. Present: Vice-Chair Gary Madden (GM), Board Members Paula Penney (PP), Jason Leavitt (JL), and Richard Therrien (RT), Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM), Recording Secretary Britney Goodwin (BG). Absent: Chairman Andrew Sylvester (AS). There were approximately 4 members of the public in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 6:00 pm AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS: The Board approved and signed the payroll and manifest. Member Penney made a motion to approve the minutes of September 22, 2026, seconded by Member Leavitt and passed with a unanimous vote. Member Therrien made a motion to have the Vice-Chair sign the Eastern Salt agreement for 900 ton at the price of $77.77/ton, seconded by Member Leavitt and passing with a unanimous vote. This is a savings of $10 per ton from last year’s vendor. NEW BUSINESS: A. The Board is waiting for a proposal from Fab for the Highway Garage damages. B. The RFP for the Conex box cover is still being drafted; the trusses are ordered and are 4-6 weeks out. C. The Board reviewed a notice of violation for 640 Province Road. D. Member RT made a motion to pay the invoice for 200 ornaments in the amount of $1,200 from the 300 Year Trust Fund, as requested by the Tricentennial Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Leavitt and …
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Tue Sep 29, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen holds non-public session regarding building inspector

The Board of Selectmen met in a non-public session to discuss a statement in a letter concerning the building inspector. Jason Henry stated that the School Board does not endorse or agree with the statement in question.

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September 29, 2026 Non-Public Session – Not Sealed BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday September 29, 2026 Non-Public Minutes – Not Sealed Present: Vice Chairman Gary Madden (GM), Jason Leavitt (JL), Paula Penney (PP), Member Richard Therrien (RT) and Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM). The Board entered non-public session at 6:49 pm with Jason Henry to discuss a statement in a letter regarding the building inspector. Mr. Henry clarified that the School Board does not endorse or agree with that statement. Chairman AS made a motion to come out of non-public session at 7:11 pm, seconded by Member RT and approved with the following votes: Vice Chair GM yes; Member JL, yes; Member PP, yes; and Member RT, yes. Respectfully submitted, __A. Sylvester Not Present_____ Karen Montgomery ___________________________ Town Administrator ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
Thu Sep 24, 2026

Capitol Improvement Program

Planning Board to hear Library and Fire Department budget presentations

The Barnstead Planning Board is meeting to review budget presentations from the Library and Fire Departments as part of the Capital Improvement Program.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves capital funding for library and fire department

The Planning Board approved funding allocations for the library's flooring and the fire department's capital assets. The board also accepted the minutes from the September 17, 2026, meeting.

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call. 4. Scheduled Appointments: • Library Department budget presentation. • Fire Department budget presentation. 5. Approval of Minutes: • 09/17/26. 6. Next meeting - 10/01/26. 7. Adjournment.
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Approved 10/01/26 Page 1 of 2 -CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:00 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Elizabeth Madden at 2:00 PM. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call: Chairman Elizabeth Madden, Member Wayne Whitney, Member Michelle Chamberlain, Member Steve Beaudoin, Planning Board Rep. Nancy Carr, Select Board Rep. Andrew Sylvester, Director of the Oscar Foss Memorial Library Danielle Hinton, Fire Chief Tim Wilder and Recording Clerk Christine Hughes. Absent: Member Tim Eade. 4. Scheduled Appointments: Library Department budget presentation: D. Hinton presented her CIP requests to the committee. She advised the flooring in the library is over 25 years old and starting to show significant wear. The carpet is stained, fraying and unraveling in several spots. The linoleum near the doorways and in the bathrooms has several health and safety issues. She noted some sources she received for quotes on her project request sheet. She stated she realized the estimates will change and she will get quotes locally as they get closer to the job. She advised she has three different grants that she is currently looking into to offset costs. She is looking at one with the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Program. They do community facilities a …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Barnstead Selectmen to discuss highway garage and winter sand procurement

The Board of Selectmen will review proposals for a highway garage and Capital Improvement Plan projects. The meeting includes discussions on requests for proposals for a Conex box cover and winter sand.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $38,600 engineering proposal for White Oak Road

The Board approved a contract for engineering services on White Oak Road and authorized budget over-expenditure for staff hours. The Board also approved the disposal of various Parks & Rec equipment and the sale of a 2012 Dodge pickup via state auction.

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TOWN OF BARNSTEAD SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA September 22, 2026 – 6:00 pm SELECTMENS MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS - SIGNATURES: A. Payroll & Manifest B. Minutes of September 15, 2026 C. (1) Veteran’s Credit D. Letter to Post Office APPOINTMENTS: 6:15 pm J. Hanselman & E. Stone 6:30 pm M. Clarke NEW BUSINESS: A. Highway Garage Proposal B. Selectmen’s CIP Projects C. RFP Conex Box Cover D. Winter Sand RFP OLD BUSINESS: A. Rules of Procedure INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Pittsfield Selectmen Meeting 9/16/26 Update DEPT. HEADS /COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC INPUT/ANNOUNCEMENTS: NON-PUBLIC: Per RSA 91-A:3 II (a-j) ADJOURNMENT: NEXT MEETING 9/29/2026 * Non-Public Sessions may occur more than once and at various times as necessary*
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September 22, 2026 Page 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman Andrew Sylvester. Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester (AS), Vice-Chair Gary Madden (GM), Board Members Paula Penney (PP), Jason Leavitt (JL), Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM), Recording Secretary Britney Goodwin (BG) Richard Therrien (RT) arrived at 7:30 pm. There were approximately 11 members of the public in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 6:00 pm AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS: The Board approved and signed the payroll and manifest. Member Penney made a motion to approve the minutes of September 15, 2026, seconded by Vice-Chair Madden and passed with a unanimous vote. Also approved and signed was one veteran’s credit, a letter to the Post Office HQ explaining how the town, including the town clerk-tax collector’s office, has been having general issues with receiving the mail, including certified letters not being signed for and copies being returned and signed by postal people, and a letter to a resident. NEW BUSINESS: A. The Board is waiting for a proposal from Fab for the Highway Garage damages. B. The Selectmen’s CIP projects, will be the Town Hall addition and the boiler at the fire department’s station 1. C. The RFP for the Conex box cover is still being drafted. D. The Board has reviewed the RFP for winter sand and it will be posted and will have a two-week de …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to review three variance requests for residential projects

The Barnstead Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three variance applications. The board will determine if the applications are complete and accurate before holding public hearings.

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWN OF BARNSTEAD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 – 7:00 P.M. BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CASES a. CONTINUATION: CASE No. 0826-328: Gordon Bilodeau, owner of 8 Ridge Rd, Map 28 Lot 30, requests a variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 4-2.07. If a variance is granted, the applicant proposes replacing the existing 8’ deck with a 12’ deck. The applicant is requesting a variance to his property not meeting the minimum of fifty (50) feet from the shoreline as required. If this application is deemed complete and accurate, a Public Hearing will be held. b. CASE No. 0926-329: Scott Reed Coverdale & Samuel Evan Coverdale, owners of 919 North Barnstead Road, Map 16 Lot 45-1, on behalf of Thomas Coverdale of 4 Coventry Drive, Sunapee, NH requests a variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 4-1: Lot Size and Section 4- 2.02: Lot Accommodations. Also, Section 2-3.03.1 of the Barnstead Code of Building Regulations. If a variance is granted, the applicant proposes building a 14x20 three-season off- grid cabin below the 500 square feet building code requirement. If this application is deemed complete and accurate, a Public Hearing will be held. c. CASE No. 0926-330: Michael & Kristy Schwec, owners of 14 Vail Road, Map 11 Lot 77, requests a variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 4-2.06. If a variance is granted, the applicant proposes to construct a 22’3”x14’2” rear deck. The applicant is requesting …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026

Capitol Improvement Program

Barnstead Planning Board to review department budget presentations

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement Program. The session includes budget presentations from the Library and Highway departments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves $526,000 Highway Department CIP request

The Planning Board approved the Highway Department's Capital Improvement Program request. The board also approved the meeting minutes from September 10, 2026. The Library Department budget presentation was rescheduled.

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, September 17, 2026, 2pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call. 4. Scheduled Appointments: • Library Department budget presentation. • Highway Department budget presentation. 5. Approval of Minutes: • 09/10/26 6. Next meeting - 09/24/26. 7. Adjournment.
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Approved with corrections 9/24/26 Page 1 of 2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MINUTES Thursday, September 17, 2026, 2:00 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Elizabeth Madden at 2:01 PM. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call: Chairman Elizabeth Madden, Member Wayne Whitney, Member Michelle Chamberlain, Member Steve Beaudoin, Member Tim Eade, Planning Board Rep. Nancy Carr, Select Board Rep. Andrew Sylvester, Road Agent Sarah Hodgdon and Recording Clerk Christine Hughes. 4. Scheduled Appointments: Library Department budget presentation: Rescheduled for 9/24/26 Highway Department budget presentation: S. Hodgdon presented her CIP to the committee. She would like to use the 2019 Silverado and the 2015 Dodge as trade-ins for a new Ford F350 Super Duty work truck with plow. A. Sylvester stated it will be up to the Selectboard if they want to make purchases outright with funds that are already in the account or if they want to make a lease purchase. A lease purchase will stabilize the tax rate. S. Beaudoin inquired about lease purchases vs. outright purchases. A. Sylvester advised it is yearly payments. It can be a three-year purchase or a five-year purchase and at the end of the lease the Town buys it outright for a dollar. The department would like to replace the 2012 450E backh …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026

Planning Board

Barnstead Planning Board to discuss tiny houses and driveway rules at work session

The Barnstead Planning Board meets Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Barnstead Town Hall for a work session. New business includes tiny houses, driveways, and miscellaneous items. Old business includes reports on the LRPC (David Kerr), Board of Selectmen (Andrew Sylvester), and CIP (Elizabeth Madden). The agenda also lists a conceptual consultation, but gives no project name or details.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board discusses tiny house and floodplain ordinance updates

The Board discussed creating a Zoning Ordinance for tiny houses and updating the Floodplain Zoning Ordinance to comply with FEMA requirements. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for these items.

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OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF BARNSTEAD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 6:00 P.M. BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL WORK SESSION AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Tiny Houses b. Driveways c. Misc. Items 6. OLD BUSINESS a. LRPC – David Kerr b. Board of Selectmen – Andrew Sylvester c. CIP – Elizabeth Madden 7. ADJOURN
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Approved 10/01/26 Page 1 of 2 OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF BARNSTEAD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 6:00 P.M. BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL MEETING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Nancy Carr. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Chairman Nancy Carr, Vice Chairman David Kerr, Secretary Brianna Weller, Board Member Anthony Palmieri, Board Member Elizabeth Madden, Board Member Sean Dunne, Selectboard Representative Andrew Sylvester, Alternate Board Member Timothy Eade, and Recording Clerk Christine Hughes. Absent: Alternate Board Member Kevin Harrison 4. CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION: There was no conceptual consultation. 5. NEW BUSINESS: a. Tiny Houses - The Board will need to come up with a definition for tiny houses and work on a Zoning Ordinance for the Town. House Bill 1681 establishes standards for innovative housing structures, including tiny houses, tiny houses on wheels, and yurts, authorizes their use as single-family or accessory dwellings, sets construction, inspection, and off-site manufacturing requirements, regulates transportation, and directs related rulemaking under the state building code and wastewater and modular building statutes. RSA 674:81 IV defines tiny houses as: a detached building used or intended to be used for human habitation, providing permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation th …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen to open Highway Garage bids, discuss Narrows Road work

The Barnstead Board of Selectmen is meeting to handle routine signatures, open bids for the Highway Garage, hear from the Tricentennial Committee, and discuss Narrows Road work including an invoice and a NHDES permit. The board will also enter a non-public session under state law.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $283,000 equipment lease and $24,500 for Conex box materials

The Board of Selectmen approved several equipment purchases and a high-value lease agreement. They also decided to allow a budget over-expenditure for a fire utility truck rather than using a trust fund.

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TOWN OF BARNSTEAD SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA September 15, 2026 – 6:00 pm SELECTMENS MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS - SIGNATURES: A. Payroll & Manifest B. Minutes of September 1, 2026 C. MLCC Re: 10-Wheeler Package D. (1) Veteran’s Credit E. (1) Excavation Tax Levy F. (2) Land Use Change Tax & Warrant APPOINTMENTS: 6:15 pm Highway Garage RFP’s 6:30 pm Tricentennial Committee 6:45 pm Non-Public (RSA 91-A:3, II B) NEW BUSINESS: A. Earth Invoice Re: Narrows Road B. NHDES Permit Re:342 Narrows Road OLD BUSINESS: A. Rules of Procedure B. Narrows Road Update INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. North Barnstead Road B. Pittsfield Selectmen Meeting 9/16/26 DEPT. HEADS /COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC INPUT/ANNOUNCEMENTS: NON-PUBLIC: Per RSA 91-A:3 II (a-j) ADJOURNMENT: NEXT MEETING 9/22/2026 * Non-Public Sessions may occur more than once and at various times as necessary*
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September 15, 2026 Page 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm by Chairman Andrew Sylvester. Present: Chairman Andrew Sylvester (AS), Vice-Chair Gary Madden (GM), Board Members Paula Penney (PP), Jason Leavitt (JL), Richard Therrien (RT), Town Administrator Karen Montgomery (KM), Recording Secretary Britney Goodwin (BG) There were approximately 10 members of the public in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 6:01 pm AGENDA REVIEW: ACTION ITEMS: The Board approved and signed the payroll and manifest. Member Penney made a motion to approve the minutes of September 1, 2026, seconded by Vice-Chair Madden and passed with a unanimous vote. The lease agreement for the 10-wheeler package was viewed, and Member Therrien made a motion for the Chair to sign the lease agreement for $283,000. Vice-Chair Madden seconded the motion and passed with a unanimous vote. Also signed and approved was one veteran’s credit, one excavation tax levy, and two land use change tax warrants. APPOINTMENTS: At 6:22 pm The Chair informed the public that per the RFP regarding the repair to the Highway Garage, Building Inspector, Fab Cusson waited at the Highway Dept. for 1 hour and no one came so there are no bids for the work. Fab will submit a proposal for the project. At 6:29 pm the Board met with Nancy Carr regarding the tricentennial next year. Nancy wanted to bring it to the Bo …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026

Tricentennial Committee

Barnstead Tricentennial Committee meets to confirm events, logo, and swag for town's 300th anniversary

The Barnstead 300 Yr Tricentennial Committee is holding a regular planning meeting at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library. Members will review August 17 minutes, confirm events and dates for a calendar project, discuss a slogan and logo, and coordinate social media and merchandise. No votes on ordinances, budgets, or contracts appear on this agenda.

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✓ Decided: Barnstead Tricentennial Committee approves purchase of 200 glass ornaments

The committee approved the purchase of 200 etched glass ornaments for approximately $1,200. Members also reviewed planning for the June 2027 Tricentennial weekend, including a road race and pancake breakfast, and discussed financial management concerns regarding merchandise revenue.

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BARNSTEAD 300 YR TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 7:00 PM Oscar Foss Memorial Library 1. Call to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Review of minutes from August 17. 4. Agenda Review. 5. History Review. 6. Confirm events & dates. What can we give to the calendar project? 7. Slogan & logo. Need a cleaner sample for printer & ornament maker. 8. Social Media – Facebook, Instagram. Find a social media co- ordinator. Sherri Beaudoin 9. Write up for Barnstead Banner. Advertise at the November 3 election. 10. Swag – t-shirts, mugs, hats, ornaments, etc. The hats are in. Update from Linda regarding glass, Judy regarding towels and info from Granite Image. 11. Meeting schedule for 2026. We have picked the 1st Monday of the month. Next meeting is October 5, at 7:00 pm at the Library. Also, November 9, and December 7.
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BARNSTEAD 300 YEAR TRICENTIENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 14th, 2026 7:00 PM Oscar Foss Memorial Library • Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 • Pledge of Allegiance. All present and participated • Attendance: Denise Adjutant, Linda Bramante, Nancy Carr, Laura Dunham, Nancy Hart, Amy Mitchell, Rob Mitchell, Jeannie Terry, Tami Mousseau • Review of minutes from August 17th. The Committee reviewed the minutes from the meeting of September 17. Corrections Identified - A spelling correction was made to a name (“A little finger didn't hit the end. And add an E to her name right there.”). Clarification was added to reflect that a donated quilt was intended to be raffled (“I actually added to raffle off…”). A wording correction was made in the Parks & Recreation section to remove an extraneous “with.” No further corrections were offered. Motion: To approve the minutes as amended. Second: Provided. Vote: Motion passed unanimously • Agenda Review: Agenda Adjustments - One roadway‑related item was added to the agenda. No additional amendments were requested. • Introduction of Guest – Becca Levesque Chair Carr introduced Ms. Becca Levesque, organizer of the Old Home Day 5K Road Race, who attended to discuss coordination of the Tricentennial Road Race. Committee members present introduced themselves. Ms. Levesque’s son, Zach, attended in his capacity as a Northwood Fire Explorer. • Tricentennial Road Race and Pancake Breakfast Plannin …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

Capitol Improvement Program

Planning Board to hear Police Department budget presentation

The Barnstead Planning Board is meeting to review a budget presentation from the Police Department. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from August 27 and September 3, 2026.

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✓ Decided: CIP Committee allocates funds for police cruisers and storage facility

The committee approved a multi-year funding schedule for the Police Department to replace cruisers and rebuild a storage port. Members also discussed the Planning Board's decision to cancel future site walks.

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, September 10, 2026, 2pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call. 4. Scheduled Appointment – Police Department budget presentation. 5. Approval of Minutes: • 08/27/26 • 09/03/26 6. Next meeting - 09/17/26. 7. Adjournment.
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Approved 9/17/26 Page 1 of 4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, September 10, 2026, 2pm MINUTES 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Elizabeth Madden at 2:00 PM. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call: Chairman Elizabeth Madden, Member Wayne Whitney, Member Michelle Chamberlain, Member Steve Beaudoin, Member Tim Eade, Planning Board Rep. Nancy Carr, Select Board Rep. Andrew Sylvester, Police Chief Annie Cole and Recording Clerk Christine Hughes. 4. Scheduled Appointment – Police Department budget presentation: Police Chief Annie Cole presented her CIP requests to the committee. She stated the Police Department is looking to change out a cruiser each year. It will start with the Charger and then the Taurus. Followed by the 2021’s, making them seven, eight and nine years old. For police vehicles, engine hours and idle hours are more meaningful than odometer mileage. She provided the committee with the mileage of vehicles. She would like to ask for the Sally Port / Car Port back that was eliminated last year. It is used for extra storage for the cruisers, ice cream truck and evidence storage for larger items as well as equipment. S. Beaudoin asked if the building behind the church belonged to the town and if it would suffice if it was made secure. Chief Cole stated it is …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026

Planning Board

Barnstead Planning Board weighs 195-foot communications tower at 708 Province Road

The Barnstead Planning Board meets Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Barnstead Town Hall. The board will review minutes from 8/6/26 and 8/20/26 and take up four site plan review items, each with a public hearing to follow. These include a proposed 195-foot self-support communications tower, a two-lot minor subdivision, an off-site exaction, and a minor lot line adjustment. New business and old business items (LRPC, Board of Selectmen, CIP) are listed without details.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves two subdivisions and appoints CIP committee members

The Board approved a minor subdivision at 293 Gilmanton Road and a lot line adjustment at Hartshorn Road. An application for a new cellular tower at 708 Province Road was not accepted as complete. The Board also appointed three members and a chair to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) committee.

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OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF BARNSTEAD THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 6:00 P.M. BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. MINUTES: 8/6/26 & 8/20/26 5. CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW a. Continuation: Robert Abbott of PO Box 114, Barnstead, NH proposes to present findings for an off-site exaction at Will Smith and Province Road, Map 2, Lot 33 per Notice of Decision dated June 19, 2025. Public hearing to follow. b. Continuation: Kathleen Maxwell of PO Box 7292, Gilford, NH proposes to submit to the Planning board the following application for a Minor Subdivision located at 293 Gilmanton Road, Map 9, Lot 6. If the application is accepted, the applicant proposed to subdivide this parcel into 2 lots. Public hearing to follow. c. Harmoni Towers, LLC of 6210 Ardrey Kell Road, Suite 375, Charlotte, NC proposes to submit to the Planning Board the following application for Site Plan Review located at 708 Province Road, Map 2, Lot 31, Barnstead, NH. If the application is accepted, the applicant proposed to construct a 195’ tall self-support communications tower. Public hearing to follow. d. Christopher Beairsto, Beairsto Family Irrevocable Trust of 25 South Shore Road, New Durham, NH & Anthony Beairsto of 160 Hartshorn Road, Barnstead, NH proposes to submit to the Planning Board the following application for a Minor Lot Line Adjustment located at Hartshorn Road & 160 Harts …
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Approved as corrected 10/15/26 Page 1 of 7 OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF BARNSTEAD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026, 6:00 P.M. BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL MEETING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Nancy Carr. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance 3. ROLL CALL: Chairman Nancy Carr, Vice Chairman David Kerr, Secretary Brianna Weller, Board Member Anthony Palmieri, Board Member Elizabeth Madden, Board Member Sean Dunne, Alternate Board Member Timothy Eade, Alternate Board Member Kevin Harrison, Selectboard Representative Andrew Sylvester and Recording Clerk Christine Hughes. 4. MINUTES: 8/6/26: S. Dunne motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. E. Madden seconded the motion. All were in favor. 8/20/26: B. Weller motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. A. Palmieri seconded the motion. All were in favor. 5. CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION: a. Terese and Tony Bugieda, along with surveyor Paul Zuzgo approached the Board. They would like to apply for a major subdivision to split their remaining parcel into three parcels, so they transfer them to their two sons. P. Zuzgo advised the Board that it is Map 13, Lot 54 (after the fact K. Harrison advised it is actually Map 10, Lot 50) which is 17 acres and they wanted to divide two of them into five acres and leave one six-acre lot and have plenty of frontage on Route 28. He advised he previously subdivided the lo …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026

Capitol Improvement Program

Planning Board to conduct site walk of Highway Department

The Barnstead Planning Board is meeting to conduct a site walk of the Highway Department. The board will also review minutes from the August 27, 2026, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Barnstead Capital Improvement Program toured Highway Dept

The Barnstead Capital Improvement Program committee conducted a site walk of the Highway Department facility at 23 Beauty Hill Road to review equipment and structures. Afterward, the committee reconvened at Town Hall to discuss future meeting schedules, past CIP requests, and committee swearing-in procedures. No substantive funding decisions or formal votes were made during the meeting.

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD BARNSTEAD TOWN HALL – Meeting Room Thursday, September 3, 2026, 1:00 pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call. 4. 1:00pm site walk – Highway Department, 23 Beauty Hill Road. 5. 1:45pm head back to the meeting at the Town Hall meeting room. 6. Approval of Minutes – 8/27/26. 7. Next meeting - 9/10/26. 8. Adjournment.
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Approved 9/10/26 Page 1 of 3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOWN OF BARNSTEAD NH OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MINUTES Thursday, September 3, 2026, 1pm MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at the Highway Department at 23 Beauty Hill Road at 1:15pm by Chairman Elizabeth Madden with the following members present. Elizabeth Madden, Michelle Chamberlain, Wayne Whitney, Linda Bramante, Tim Eade, Steve Beaudoin (1:44pm), Sarah Hodgdon (Road Agent). 2. SITE WALK – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Sarah Hodgdon (Road Agent) led a tour of the property. Each vehicle, piece of heavy equipment, and structure was pointed out with its’ purpose. There were many pieces not on site due to being used at sites around the Town. • Equipment included two Ford F600 trucks. Unit 3 on site. The second was not yet on site. • New Holland road mower. • 3 International plow dump trucks, #24, 27, 30. Kept under an open structure with a roof. • 2 large yellow liquid calcium containers. • Sanders for each truck. Spare sanders on site if needed. Yellow Fisher sanders for the one- ton trucks. • Salt building. Contained building. Dark green in color and very large in size. Current salt price is $87.84/ton. • Volvo Excavator. #13. Model EW160D. Used for ditching, culverts, etc. • Flatbed trailer used for hauling heavy equipment. • Dynapac roller. Used for rolling dirt roads. • Backhoe. 2012 Catepillar 450E. Old. Unit #19. • Sand storage area. U …
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