Salem, NH

Supervisors of the Checklist

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider five variance applications for properties on Lawrence Road, King Street, Liberty Street, Concord Coach Drive, and Main Street, as well as a rehearing request for 179 Main Street. The board will also review proposed amendments to its rules of procedure.

• Variance application for 254 Lawrence Road (SDL Farm)
• Variance application for 28 King Street
• Variance application for 6 Liberty Street
• Variance application for 21 Concord Coach Drive
• Rehearing request for 179 Main Street

Conservation Commission

Planning Board

Planning Board

The Salem Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on proposed 2026 zoning amendments, as well as site plan applications for a self-storage facility at 15-18 Manor Parkway and a sign permit at 9 Northeastern Boulevard. The agenda includes legal notices and revised plans for these items.

• 2026 zoning amendments (memo and legal notice)
• 15-18 Manor Parkway: Bluebird Self Storage revised plans and response to town comments
• 9 Northeastern Boulevard: Sign CUP application (Synqor)

Budget Committee

The Salem Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the default budget delivery process, a joint meeting with the Town Council on October 1st, and the school budget review timeline. They will also receive updates on the police station budget and correspondence from the Finance Director.

• Discussion on default budget delivery with town and school budget
• Discussion on joint meeting with Town Council on October 1st
• Update on Police Station Budget from Municipal Buildings Advisory Committee
• Correspondence from Finance Director re: YTD budget reports for May and June 2026
• Resignation of Scott Olsen from Budget Committee

The Budget Committee interviewed two candidates and appointed Christopher Sousa to fill the vacant seat until March 2027. The committee also discussed budget delivery schedules, a joint meeting with the Town Council, and received updates on property revaluation and the South Fire Station project.

• Appointed Christopher Sousa to fill vacant Budget Committee seat until March 2027 (8-0)
• Motion to appoint Clayton Theberge failed (1-7)
• Approved Dane Hoover's remote participation via electronic means (7-0)
• Accepted correspondence from Town, School District, and resignation letter (7-0-2)
• Tabled approval of June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:42 PM (9-0)

Budget Committee

The Salem, New Hampshire Municipal Budget Committee is meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Knightly Meeting Room at Salem Town Hall. The agenda contains only the meeting notice with no listed agenda items, so the specific topics to be discussed are not specified in this document.

The Budget Committee interviewed two candidates for a vacant seat and appointed Christopher Sousa by unanimous vote (8-0), after rejecting Clayton Theberge (1-7). The committee also discussed budget delivery schedules, a joint meeting with the Town Council, and received correspondence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Christopher Sousa to fill vacant Budget Committee seat until March 2027 (8-0)
• Rejected appointment of Clayton Theberge (1-7)
• Accepted receipt of correspondence from Town, School District, and resignation letter (7-0-2)
• Tabled approval of June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0-1)

Finance Committee

The Salem Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial documents, including June 2026 month-end reports and the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). They will also discuss and confirm the FY2027 budget review timeline and meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review meeting minutes of July 1, 2026
• Review June 2026 month-end reports
• Review 2027 CIP report and evaluation spreadsheet
• Discussion and confirmation of FY2027 budget review timeline and meeting schedule

Finance Committee

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Salem, New Hampshire Finance Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Development Conference Room at Town Hall. No agenda items are listed, so the meeting appears to be for routine business or discussion without specified decisions.

Ethics Committee

The Salem Ethics Committee is meeting to discuss general ethics trainings. The agenda contains only the meeting notice with no specific action items listed.

• Meeting of the Ethics Committee for general ethics trainings

Economic Development Committee

The Salem Economic Development Committee is meeting to review and recommend edits to the Commercial and Property Tax Exemption Program, review the Master Plan, and assess its own goals. The agenda also includes reviewing minutes from a previous meeting and planning upcoming meetings.

• Review and recommendation of Commercial and Property Tax Exemption Program edits
• Master Plan review
• EDC Goals review
• Review of June 16, 2026 minutes

The Economic Development Committee voted 5-0 to recommend that the Town Council approve proposed amendments to the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Exemption Program, which would formally involve the EDC in reviewing applications. The committee also adopted three goals for the coming year (6-0) and approved the June 16, 2026 minutes as amended (5-0-1).

• Recommended Town Council approve Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Exemption Program amendments (5-0)
• Adopted three EDC goals for the coming year (6-0)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (5-0-1, Cottrell abstaining)

Town Council

The Salem Town Council is meeting to receive an update on the town-wide revaluation. The agenda includes the pledge, chairman comments, and a period for public or council additions. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Town-wide revaluation update

Transfer Station Study Committee

The Salem Transfer Station Study Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on an increase to the annual fee for Transfer Station/Landfill stickers. The agenda also includes addressing questions from the Town Council following a previous presentation, along with routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Annual fee for Transfer Station/Landfill sticker - increase (discussion)
• Questions from Town Council after presentation (old business)
• Approve meeting minutes for 6/15/26

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing the 2026 town-wide revaluation, which updates property assessments to reflect market conditions from April 2021 to April 2026. This process is required by state law to ensure uniform taxation and does not change the total tax revenue collected, as the tax rate will be adjusted to match the new values. The agenda includes an update on the revaluation status and a list of upcoming meetings.

• Single-family home values increased by 51% on average
• Multi-family (2-3 family) values increased by 49%
• Residential condo values increased by 52%
• Manufactured housing values increased by 53%
• Commercial property values increased by 25%

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Salem Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss recreation projects, including an itemization list for Hedgehog Park and beach enhancements at Milleville Beach. They will also review the calendar of events, including the Salem Community Road Race on August 22nd. The agenda includes approval of the June 11, 2026 minutes and reports from town and school representatives.

• Hedgehog Park project itemization list
• Milleville Beach enhancements
• Salem Community Road Race (August 22nd)
• Approval of June 11, 2026 minutes
• Next meeting: September 10, 2026 at Salem Town Hall

Ethics Committee

The Salem, New Hampshire Ethics Committee is meeting for general ethics trainings. The agenda contains only the meeting notice with location and time, and no specific discussion or decision items are listed, making it a procedural meeting.

• General ethics trainings scheduled

Planning Board

The Salem Planning Board is meeting to review the 2026 zoning amendments and several site plans and subdivisions. Items include a site plan for the North Jewel buildings at 600 Via Toscana, subdivisions at 31 Atkinson Road and 15 Wheeler Dam Road, and a project at 15 Keewaydin Drive. The board will decide or discuss these items as part of its regular agenda.

• 2026 zoning amendments memo
• 600 Via Toscana - North Jewel Buildings site plan
• 31 Atkinson Road - subdivision
• 15 Wheeler Dam Road - subdivision
• 15 Keewaydin Drive - project with sign and parking plans

The Salem Planning Board continued all five proposed zoning amendments, including those on educational and religious uses, personal services, mixed-use development, and cigar bar/kennel proximity, to allow staff to review property notifications and refine language. The Board granted a conditional use permit for five murals at Tuscan Village, conditionally approved a two-lot subdivision at 15 Wheeler Dam Road, and conditionally approved a four-story office building at 15 Keewaydin Drive while continuing the request for a larger sign. The meeting also reviewed several temporary event permits and building permit applications.

• Continued zoning amendment #1 (educational uses) 6-0
• Continued zoning amendments #2, #3, #4 (religious uses, personal services, mixed-use) 6-0
• Continued zoning amendment #5 (cigar bar/kennel proximity) 5-1
• Granted conditional use permit for five murals at Tuscan Village (600 Via Toscana) 6-0
• Granted conditional approval for two-lot subdivision at 15 Wheeler Dam Road 6-0
• Granted conditional approval for 63,700 sq. ft. office building at 15 Keewaydin Drive 6-0
• Continued conditional use permit for 144 sq. ft. sign with 56% changeable copy at 15 Keewaydin Drive 6-0
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2026 5-0-1

Conservation Commission

The Salem Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a wildlife proposal for the town forest, sign estimates for Norwood Rd and Stramaglia Family Conservation Area, an update from the Recreation Coordinator, the Conservation Commission Fund for June 2026, and tree service estimates for 186 Bluff St. The agenda includes draft minutes from the previous meeting. All items appear to be for discussion or decision, but no specific actions are stated.

• Wildlife proposal for town forest (SNH Wildlife Town Forest Proposal)
• Sign estimates for Norwood Rd and Stramaglia Family Conservation Area
• Tree service estimates for 186 Bluff St (Send It Tree Service)
• Conservation Commission Fund report for June 2026
• Recreation Coordinator update for August 2026

The Conservation Commission approved a maintenance contract for beaver deceivers in the Town forest, with a budget of up to $2,800 per year, and approved a $5,838 estimate for new signs at Norwood Road and Stramaglia Family Conservation Area. They also approved a $1,000 quote for tree removal at 186 Bluff St. The meeting included updates on recreation programs and conservation fund status.

• Approved beaver deceiver maintenance service (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,800 per year for beaver deceiver maintenance (5-0)
• Approved Harvey sign estimate of $5,838 (5-1)
• Approved option 2 tree removal quote for $1,000 at 186 Bluff St (7-0)
• Approved July 8, 2026 draft minutes (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider an equitable waiver for 73 Haverhill Road and variance requests for 18 Samoset Drive, 6 Cove Road Extension, and 8908 Gaffney Cove Rd Ext. The agenda includes procedural documents and legal notices. Decisions will be made on these property-specific requests.

• Equitable waiver application for 73 Haverhill Road
• Variance request for 18 Samoset Drive
• Variance request for 6 Cove Road Extension
• Shoreland plan for 8908 Gaffney Cove Rd Ext

The Salem Zoning Board approved all three variance requests before it. It granted an equitable waiver for a garage foundation encroachment at 73 Haverhill Road, a variance for a front-yard solar array at 18 Samoset Drive, and a variance for a deck and gazebo at 6 Cove Road Extension. The board also voted to continue revisions to its rules of procedure to a future meeting.

• Approved equitable waiver for garage foundation at 73 Haverhill Road (5-0)
• Approved variance for front-yard solar array at 18 Samoset Drive (5-0)
• Approved variance for deck and gazebo at 6 Cove Road Extension (4-1)
• Continued revisions to ZBA rules of procedure to September 1, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Town Council

The Salem Town Council will hold a public session on August 3, 2026, starting with a tour of the new police station. The main business includes a second reading of amendments to the Solid Waste code, a public hearing to accept a $30,000 grant for water cybersecurity, a presentation on the Salem Rail Trail Phase 4 & 5, and consideration of a conservation easement and a lease agreement with the state.

• Public hearing to accept $30,000 grant from Overwatch Foundation for water cybersecurity
• Presentation and public comment on Salem Rail Trail Phase 4 & 5 preliminary design
• Review and approve conservation easement at 417 South Broadway
• Consider 1-year lease agreement with NH DHHS for use of the Court House
• Second read/adoption of Resolution 2026-15 amending Solid Waste Code Chapter 409

The Salem Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-15 amending the Solid Waste chapter of the Municipal Code, and accepted a $30,000 grant from the Overwatch Foundation for water system cybersecurity upgrades. The council also approved the appointment of Deborah Sweeney as Deputy Town Clerk, approved a one-year lease extension with NH DHHS, and tabled discussion of a conservation easement for Canobie Lake Toyota pending additional information. A joint budget presentation with the Budget Committee was approved as a presentation-only meeting without questions.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-15 amending Municipal Code Chapter 409 (Solid Waste) (8-0)
• Accepted $30,000 Overwatch Foundation cybersecurity grant for water system (8-0)
• Appointed Deborah Sweeney as Deputy Town Clerk (8-0)
• Approved one-year lease extension with NH DHHS at $8,947.08 (8-0)
• Tabled conservation easement discussion for Canobie Lake Toyota at 417 South Broadway (8-0)
• Approved joint budget presentation with Budget Committee as presentation-only (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including donations to Police Department (8-0)
• Approved minutes from July 6, 2026 public session (7-0-1)

Town Council

The Salem Town Council is meeting on August 3, 2026, starting with a tour of the new police station, followed by a public session. They will consider several items including a $30,000 grant for water cybersecurity, a presentation on the Salem Rail Trail Phase 4 & 5, a conservation easement, and a lease agreement with the state. The agenda also includes a second reading of a resolution on solid waste code amendments and various consent agenda items.

• Tour of new police station at 9 Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Public hearing on $30,000 grant from Overwatch Foundation for water cybersecurity
• Presentation and public comment on Salem Rail Trail Phase 4 & 5 preliminary design
• Review and approve conservation easement at 417 South Broadway
• Consider 1-year lease agreement with NH DHHS for Court House use

The Salem Town Council approved several routine items, including amendments to the Solid Waste chapter of the municipal code, a $30,000 grant for water system cybersecurity, and a one-year lease extension with the state DHHS. The council also tabled a conservation easement for Canobie Lake Toyota pending additional information, and voted to hold a joint budget presentation with the Budget Committee as a presentation-only meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-15 amending Municipal Code Chapter 409 (Solid Waste) (8-0)
• Accepted $30,000 Overwatch Foundation grant for water cybersecurity (8-0)
• Approved 1-year lease with NH DHHS for courthouse office space at $8,947.08 (8-0)
• Tabled conservation easement for Canobie Lake Toyota at 417 South Broadway (8-0)
• Approved joint budget presentation with Budget Committee as presentation-only (8-0)
• Appointed Deborah Sweeney as Deputy Town Clerk (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including police donations (8-0)
• Approved sealed non-public session minutes and public session minutes (8-0, 7-0-1)

Planning Board

The Salem Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2026 zoning amendments and a major master plan update for Tuscan Village at 14-24 Tuscan Blvd, covering buildings 5100-5800. The agenda also includes a site plan review for a sign at Wonder, 125 South Broadway. The meeting is focused on these development proposals and their fiscal and water usage impacts.

• 2026 zoning amendments
• Tuscan Village master plan update 3.0 for buildings 5100-5800 at 14-24 Tuscan Blvd
• Water usage and fiscal impact analyses for Tuscan Village master plan update
• Wonder site plan for sign at 125 South Broadway

The Planning Board granted conditional approval for a conditional use permit allowing two wall signs where one is permitted at 125 South Broadway (Wonder site), subject to four conditions. The board also continued the public hearing on five zoning amendments to August 11, 2026, and held a conceptual discussion on the Tuscan Village master plan revision, which was continued to a future date. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Granted conditional use permit for second wall sign at 125 South Broadway (7-0)
• Continued zoning amendment public hearing to August 11, 2026 (7-0)
• Accepted July 14, 2026 meeting minutes as written (6-0-1)
• Accepted Wonder site plan as complete (7-0)
• Continued Tuscan Village master plan conceptual discussion to future date (7-0)

Supervisors of the Checklist

The Supervisors of the Checklist will hold a session to remove and approve voters. This is a routine administrative meeting for voter list maintenance.

• Session to remove and approve voters
• Held at Municipal Office Building lower level

The Salem Supervisors of the Checklist reviewed and processed voter registrations, including new registrations, re-registrations, and removals due to moves or death. The meeting was opened and closed by motion, with all actions approved unanimously.

• Approved opening of meeting (unanimous)
• Processed 21 new voter registrations
• Processed 11 re-registrations
• Removed 16 voters who moved to another NH town
• Removed 6 voters who moved out of state
• Removed 10 voters due to death
• Approved closing of meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Salem Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a zoning amendment and several site plan applications. Items include a proposal for PR Sports Hooksett at 179 Main Street, a change of use at 21 Keewaydin Drive, a site plan and conditional use permit for Singh Realty at 9 Manor Parkway, and a self-storage project by Bluebird at 15-18 Manor Parkway. The agenda includes supporting documents for each item.

• Zoning amendment (legal notice and memo)
• 179 Main Street: PR Sports Hooksett site plan, noise opinion, sound mitigation, outdoor court use policy
• 21 Keewaydin Drive: change of use plan
• 9 Manor Parkway: Singh Realty site plan and conditional use permit
• 15-18 Manor Parkway: Bluebird Self Storage project narrative, site plan, traffic assessment

The Planning Board granted conditional approval for a 25,100 sq. ft. pickleball facility at 179 Main Street, including a conditional use permit for reduced parking, subject to 16 conditions such as exclusive use of quiet paddles and a 55-decibel noise limit. The board also approved a change of use for an adult education facility at 21 Keewaydin Drive and continued hearings on a contractor building and a self-storage facility. Public hearings on five zoning amendments were continued to July 28, 2026.

• Granted conditional approval for PR Sports Hooksett pickleball facility with 16 conditions (5-1-1)
• Approved change of use to adult education at 21 Keewaydin Drive with 8 conditions (7-0)
• Continued Singh Realty contractor building hearing (7-0)
• Continued Bluebird Salem self-storage hearing (6-0)
• Continued public hearing on zoning amendments to July 28, 2026
• Accepted minutes from May 26, June 9, and June 23 meetings (4-0-2, 5-0-2, 4-0-2)

Municipal Buildings Advisory Committee

The Municipal Buildings Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the Police Station and South Station design, public outreach for the South Fire station, and an introduction to the Water Treatment Plant project. They will also consider FY 2027 budget requests and a proposed charter amendment, along with routine items like approving minutes and electing officers.

• Update on Police Station
• Update on South Station Design
• Public Outreach South Fire
• Water Treatment Plant Project Introduction
• FY 2027 Budget Requests

Capital Improvements Program Committee

The Salem Capital Improvements Program Committee will hear presentations on the Fire Department's project schedule and the MBAC Facilities Master Plan, then discuss and adopt the spreadsheet of 2027 projects. The committee will also review minutes from May and June meetings and consider additional meetings before a September presentation to the Town Council.

• Fire Department presentation on outer years and project schedule
• MBAC Facilities Master Plan presentation
• Discussion and adoption of 2027 projects spreadsheet
• Review of minutes from May 19 and June 9, 2026
• Possible additional meetings and September Town Council presentation

The Capital Improvements Plan Committee reviewed and adopted a spreadsheet of recommended 2027 capital projects, approving seven projects and deferring five others. The approved projects have a total year-one tax impact of $5,400,000, within the CIP ceiling of $5,483,486. The motion to approve the spreadsheet as amended passed unanimously 4-0.

• Approved 2027 project list as amended (4-0)
• Recommended Lawrence Rd Fire Station new construction for approval
• Recommended Municipal Services Complex Administrative Building Phase 2 for approval
• Recommended Depot Park Phase 1 contingent on Congressional Directed Spending with no taxpayer money
• Deferred Millville St. Bridge / Culvert at Hitty Titty Brook
• Deferred Salem Rail Trail Phase 7
• Approved May 19 and June 9 minutes (3-0-1, Sweeney abstained)

Trustees of Trust Funds

The Trustees of Trust Funds are meeting to accept prior minutes, review the investment portfolio with Clarfeld, and discuss document storage. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Acceptance of minutes from April 20, 2026
• Portfolio review with Clarfeld
• Discussion on document storage

Conservation Commission

The Salem Conservation Commission is meeting to review a conditional use permit and site plan for wetlands work at 9 Manor Parkway, discuss a wildlife proposal for the town forest, and hear an update from the recreation coordinator. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes and a fund report. Most items are routine administrative matters.

• 9 Manor Parkway wetlands conditional use permit and site plan
• SNH Wildlife town forest proposal
• Recreation coordinator July 2026 update
• Conservation Commission fund report for May 2026
• Draft minutes from May 11, June 3, and June 17 site walks

The Salem Conservation Commission unanimously recommended approval of two wetland conditional use permits for 9 Manor Parkway to the Planning Board. The commission also approved an easement for 417 S Broadway with a condition requiring the land be kept in its natural state. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussed or tabled.

• Recommended approval of two wetland conditional use permits for 9 Manor Parkway (7-0)
• Approved easement for 417 S Broadway with condition to maintain natural state (7-0)
• Accepted minutes from May 11, June 3, and June 17 meetings (7-0)
• Tabled beaver deceiver maintenance discussion until August

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several variance applications and a rehearing request. The most notable item is a continued variance application for 179 Main Street, which includes extensive exhibits on sound mitigation, site plans, and lighting. Other items include variances for residential properties and a rehearing request for 31 Atkinson Road.

• Continued variance application for 179 Main Street (with sound mitigation and site plan exhibits)
• Variance application for 16 Linwood Avenue
• Variance application for 11 Evergreen Road
• Variance application for 14 Colleen Drive
• Variance application for 15-19 Keewaydin Drive (with proposed sign and site plan)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance for six outdoor pickleball courts at 179 Main Street, with a stipulation requiring the exclusive use of USA Pickleball approved quiet paddles and adherence to a noise policy. The board also approved variances for a garage with an accessory dwelling unit, a single-family home on a substandard lot, a garage and shed setback, and a digital sign, while denying a rehearing request.

• Approved variance for outdoor pickleball courts at 179 Main St (5-0)
• Approved variance for two-car garage with ADU at 16 Linwood Ave (5-0)
• Approved variance for single-family home at 11 Evergreen Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for garage and shed at 14 Colleen Dr (5-0)
• Approved variance for electronic sign at 15-19 Keewaydin Dr (4-0-1)
• Denied rehearing request for variance at 31 Atkinson Rd (4-1)

Town Council

The Salem Town Council will hold its regular meeting on July 6, 2026, at Old Town Hall/Museum. The agenda includes first readings of resolutions on a fire engine pumper lease, amendments to the Commercial Tax Credit Program, and proposed changes to the Solid Waste chapter of the Municipal Code. The council will also interview candidates for the Conservation Commission and Historic District Commission, and discuss traffic safety evaluations at two intersections. Consent agenda items include property tax abatement decisions and donations.

• Resolution 2026-13: Authorize lease agreement for fire engine pumper
• Resolution 2026-14: Amend Commercial Tax Credit Program criteria
• Resolution 2026-15: Public hearing on amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 409 (Solid Waste)
• Conservation Commission: Accept $2,000 donation from Edward Hawkins
• Traffic safety evaluations: North Main/Bluff and Hampstead/Shannon/Town Farm/Liberty

The Salem Town Council approved a lease agreement for a new fire engine pumper, appointed two commission members, accepted donations, and tabled a tax credit amendment. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also discussed water restrictions and traffic safety evaluations, with no formal action on those items.

• Approved lease agreement for fire engine pumper with All American Investment Group, LLC, $1,109,538 principal, 5-year term (6-0)
• Appointed Bill Georato to Conservation Commission as alternate member, term ending April 2028 (6-0)
• Appointed Jubilee Oberlander to Historic District Commission as regular member, term ending April 2029 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including donations totaling $3,340 (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2026-14 on Commercial Tax Credit Program Criteria amendments (6-0)
• Set first reading for Resolution 2026-15 on Solid Waste code amendments, second reading scheduled for August 3, 2026 (6-0)
• Authorized Conservation Commission to accept $2,000 donation from Edward Hawkins (6-0)
• Approved minutes from June 15, 2026 meeting (6-0)

Town Council

The Salem Town Council will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Old Town Hall/Museum, 310 Main Street. The agenda includes first readings of resolutions on a fire engine pumper lease, amendments to the Commercial Tax Credit Program, and proposed changes to Municipal Code Chapter 409 (Solid Waste). New business items include accepting a $2,000 donation from Edward Hawkins, updating the Historic District Commission bylaws, water restrictions, and traffic safety evaluations at two intersections. The meeting also includes interviews for the Conservation Commission and Historic District Commission.

• Resolution No. 2026-13: Authorize lease agreement for fire engine pumper (first read/waiver)
• Resolution No. 2026-14: Amend Commercial Tax Credit Program criteria (first read)
• Resolution No. 2026-15: Public hearing on proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 409 (Solid Waste)
• Accept $2,000.00 donation from Edward Hawkins for Conservation Commission
• Traffic safety intersection evaluations: North Main/Bluff and Hampstead/Shannon/Town Farm/Liberty

The Town Council unanimously approved a lease agreement for a new fire engine-pumper, authorized by voters under Warrant Article 7, with a principal amount of $1,109,538 and annual payments of $243,607.34. The Council also appointed Bill Georato to the Conservation Commission and Jubilee Oberlander to the Historic District Commission, both unanimously. A resolution to amend the Commercial Tax Credit Program criteria was tabled until a future meeting. The Council also held a first reading on solid waste code amendments and accepted a $2,000 donation to the Conservation Fund.

• Approved Resolution 2026-13 authorizing fire engine lease with All American Investment Group, LLC (6-0)
• Appointed Bill Georato to Conservation Commission alternate position, term ending April 2028 (6-0)
• Appointed Jubilee Oberlander to Historic District Commission regular member, term ending April 2029 (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2026-14 on Commercial Tax Credit Program amendments (6-0)
• Set first reading for Resolution 2026-15 on solid waste code amendments, second reading scheduled for August 3, 2026 (6-0)
• Accepted $2,000 donation from Edward Hawkins for Conservation Fund (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including donations totaling over $3,300 (6-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)

Supervisors of the Checklist

This is a routine meeting of the Supervisors of the Checklist, with no specific agenda items listed beyond the meeting notice. The body typically handles voter registration and checklist maintenance, but no decisions or discussions are detailed in this agenda.

Finance Committee

The Salem Finance Committee is holding its organizational meeting to review its enabling policy, elect officers, adopt internal procedures, and set a work plan for the year. The committee will also receive an overview of the town's budget process, discuss its role in reviewing the fee schedule, and be introduced to the South Station project and the MBAC Finance Subcommittee. No final decisions on substantive matters are expected at this meeting.

• Review of Finance Committee policy adopted by Town Council on April 6, 2026
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Adoption of internal operating procedures and meeting schedule
• Overview of Salem's budget process, including operating budget vs. warrant articles and property tax rate calculation
• Introduction to South Station project and potential Finance Committee participation on MBAC Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Committee held its first meeting, electing Kevin Wallace as Chair, Alexei Popov as Vice-Chair, and Camelia Bouzerdan as Secretary, all by unanimous 3-0 votes. The committee adopted internal procedures, reviewed the budget process, and scheduled its next meeting for August 19. No substantive financial decisions were made; the meeting was organizational and procedural.

• Elected Kevin Wallace as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Alexei Popov as Vice-Chair (3-0)
• Elected Camelia Bouzerdan as Secretary (3-0)
• Agreed future agenda requests should be submitted to the Chair
• Appointed Alexei Popov as representative to the MBAC South Station Finance Subcommittee
• Scheduled next meeting for August 19 at 10:00am

Finance Committee

The Salem, New Hampshire Finance Committee is holding a meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Development Conference Room at Town Hall. The agenda contains only meeting notice details and no specific agenda items, so this appears to be a procedural or administrative meeting.

The Finance Committee held its first meeting, electing Kevin Wallace as Chair, Alexei Popov as Vice-Chair, and Camelia Bouzerdan as Secretary, all by unanimous votes. The committee adopted internal procedures, reviewed the budget process, and scheduled its next meeting for August 19th. No substantive budget or fee decisions were made; the meeting was primarily organizational and informational.

• Elected Kevin Wallace as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Alexei Popov as Vice-Chair (3-0)
• Elected Camelia Bouzerdan as Secretary (3-0)
• Agreed future agenda requests should be submitted to the Chair
• Appointed Alexei Popov as representative to the MBAC South Station Finance Subcommittee
• Scheduled next meeting for August 19th at 10:00am