Dublin meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Library trustees accept $5,000 donation, approve leadership changes

The Dublin Public Library Board of Trustees accepted a $5,000 donation from the Grand Monadnock Rotary Club for the library's 125th Anniversary Fund at its Aug. 12 meeting. The board also approved moving its regular meetings to the fourth Tuesday at 5 p.m. and appointed new officers following the departure of Chair Linda Abram in September.

Library Trustees

At the Aug. 12 meeting, the board voted to accept the donation. The motion was made by Kathy Nichols and seconded by Lawrence Graves, and it passed. No other substantive decisions were made at that portion of the meeting.

In a separate set of actions also taken Aug. 12, the board:

• Approved the minutes of the July 8 meeting as written.
• Accepted donated gifts: 8 hardbacks, 19 paperbacks, 8 lamps, 5 chairs, and party supplies.
• Deleted the Introductory Status Policy from the Personnel Manual.
• Moved regular board meetings to the fourth Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., effective immediately.
• Appointed Waddy Rowe as Personnel Committee Chair.
• Appointed Maureen Hulslander as Secretary.
• Appointed Julie Rizzo as Chair.

These appointments follow Chair Linda Abram's departure in September.

Planning Board

The Planning Board held two site visits related to a proposed wetland waiver for a building addition and pool at 42 Close Road (Map 3, Lot 3). The first visit occurred Aug. 13, and the second on Aug. 19. No decisions were made at either visit. Member Caleb Niemela recused himself from discussion and voting due to his role as builder/contractor. Concerns raised during the Aug. 19 visit included pool backwash drainage, missing flagging, and the late stage of construction. The board scheduled deliberation for its Aug. 20 meeting, which was also on the agenda to review a wetlands buffer remediation plan for Valley Rd/Perry Pasture Rd and a preliminary review of a minor subdivision on Korpi Rd. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

A separate Planning Board meeting on Aug. 13 was held to discuss the Master Plan; the agenda contained no specific action items.

Select Board

The Select Board met Aug. 10 with an agenda that included an introduction with new Dublin School Headmaster Sam Bicknell, discussions on the transfer station, town clerk/tax collector, cemetery forestry plan, and historical society staff changes. No decisions were reported; minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **Select Board** – Aug. 24 (today): Review of a building permit application for Map 1 Lot 1 at 39 Hathersage Lane, signing of two tree-cutting intent reports for Map 6, and approval of minutes from Aug. 10.
• **Library Trustees** – Aug. 25: Regular monthly meeting to review Aug. 12 minutes and action items, receive treasurer, director, and personnel reports, and discuss a new meeting date/time and Friends meeting rotation.

Dublin boards meet on school, library gift, and Master Plan; no decisions yet recorded

Dublin's Select Board, Library Trustees, and Planning Board all met this week, but none of the meetings have published minutes yet, so no official decisions are on record. The agendas covered a new school headmaster, a $5,000 library donation, and the town Master Plan.

Select Board (Aug. 10)

The Select Board held its regular meeting, which included an introduction with new Dublin School Headmaster Sam Bicknell. The board also discussed the transfer station, received a Town Clerk/Tax Collector update, reviewed the Cemetery Forestry Plan, and took up Historical Society staff changes. Routine items on the agenda included correspondence, payroll, accounts payable, and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

Library Trustees (Aug. 12)

The Library Trustees opened with a public hearing to accept a $5,000 donation from the Grand Monadnock Rotary Club. After the hearing, the regular meeting covered the director's report and building and grounds issues, including a security tower that emits frequent alerts and shows the wrong color, and latex paint on a door handle that raised allergy concerns. Trustees also discussed a question about a W9 form for grant funds and a proposal to move meeting days from Wednesdays.

Planning Board (Aug. 13)

The Planning Board met to discuss the Master Plan. The agenda contained no specific action items, only the meeting's purpose and logistics.

Coming up

• **Zoning Board of Adjustment** – Aug. 20. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate; no specific zoning cases, variances, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

Dublin Budget Committee Approves April 2025 Minutes; Select Board to Review Wetlands Violation

The Dublin Budget Committee approved minutes from its April 21, 2025 meeting during a July 21 session, the only formal vote recorded among three recent town meetings. The Select Board has scheduled discussion of a wetlands violation at 221 Cobb Meadow Road for July 27.

Budget Committee — July 21, 2026

The Budget Committee approved the minutes from its April 21, 2025 meeting on a 4-0 vote, with 2 abstentions. Members also reviewed second-quarter income and expense budgets and the status of previous warrant articles. No other substantive votes were taken, according to the official minutes.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 23, 2026

The Zoning Board of Adjustment met on July 23, but minutes have not yet been published. The agenda listed only procedural items: review of minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting and discussion of committee membership. No substantive actions were listed on the agenda.

Select Board — July 27, 2026

The Select Board is scheduled to meet July 27 to review department updates and sign official contracts and permits. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available. The agenda listed four items for discussion or action:

• A wetlands violation at 221 Cobb Meadow Road.
• The appointment of Sturdy Thomas to the Zoning Board.
• A building permit for Map 3 Lot 24 sub A-158 Page Road.
• An audit contract for signature.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which of these items were decided and which were only discussed.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the town website for any meetings added after this report.

Dublin Roundup: Library Trustees Accept Donations, Master Plan Committee Sets August Forum

Library Trustees Accept Donated Materials and $500 Gift

The Library Trustees voted on July 8 to accept a collection of donated items, including books, DVDs, scissors, candy, decorations, bookcases, a "Flybrary," and a $500 check from the Peterborough Kiwanis Club. The motion passed. The board also approved minutes from its June 10, 2026 meeting and adjourned.

Master Plan Steering Committee Prepares for August 8 Public Forum

The Master Plan Steering Committee met July 9 and made several decisions shaping its ongoing update process. Members approved additions to stakeholder interview questions covering land use, town property, and employee compensation. They agreed to include a question on previous master plan implementation in all interviews.

The committee added topics for the Road Agent interview, including infrastructure trends, dams, and salt management, and included the homeschool community in youth and childcare discussions.

For the August 8 public forum, the committee approved the use of dot voting and map exercises. Outreach tasks for stakeholder interviews were assigned to Jack Munn, Archie McIntyre, and Blake Minkler. The committee also agreed that SWRPC may develop a new format for draft master plan chapters.

Planning Board Sets Public Hearing for Minor Subdivision

The Planning Board met July 14 and conducted a site visit for Map 6 Lot 55A. The board requested additional septic system information ahead of a public hearing, which was scheduled for July 16 at 7:10 p.m. No approvals or denials were made at the July 14 meeting.

A July 16 Planning Board agenda listed a public hearing for a minor subdivision at 225 Old Harrisville Rd, along with updates on the Valley Road/Perry Pasture Road project and the Master Plan Steering Committee. The agenda also included discussion of an upcoming wetlands waiver request for Map 3, Lot 3 at 42 Close Rd and a review of a zoning code audit from HOP. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

Select Board to Review 2026 Warrant and Q2 Budget

The Select Board's July 13 agenda included review of the 2026 warrant and second-quarter budget, along with routine correspondence, payroll, and accounts payable items. A public hearing on boat launch and mooring was scheduled for 5:00 p.m. The board was also set to sign a current-use application for Map 11 Lot 7&8, a building permit for Map 4 Lot 24 on Old Peterborough Road, and an application for reimbursement for state forest land. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Energy Committee Discusses Solar and Energy Audits

The Energy Committee's July 8 agenda listed discussion of municipal solar initiatives, a review of town buildings energy audits, and a home energy coaching program. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Coming Up

The Budget Committee meets July 21 to review the town's second-quarter 2026 revenues and expenses, approve minutes from April 21, 2026, and set its future meeting schedule.

Select Board Reviews Potential Wetland Violations; Energy Committee to Meet July 8

The Dublin Select Board on June 29 discussed potential wetland permit violations at three properties on Valley and Cobb Meadow Roads, but took no final action because the meeting was an agenda-posting only; official minutes have not yet been published. The board also reviewed a contract with the Historical Society and signed off on a police highway safety grant.

Select Board Reviews Potential Wetland Violations

The board's agenda listed three properties for review of possible wetland violations:

• Map 4 Lot 73 (Valley Road)
• Map 7 Lot 71 Sub A-1 (169 Cobb Meadow Road)
• Map 7 Lot 73 (221 Cobb Meadow Road)

No further details, such as the nature of the alleged violations or next steps, were available from the agenda. The minutes of the meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions or discussions beyond the agenda items are known at this time.

Other Select Board Business

The Select Board also reviewed a contract involving the Dublin Historical Society. The agenda did not specify the contract's purpose or dollar amount. Additionally, the board signed a Police Highway Safety Grant; the amount and duration of the grant were not listed in the agenda summary.

Both items were listed as agenda topics, and because minutes are not yet available, it is not known whether the board approved or simply discussed them.

Coming Up: Energy Committee

The Dublin Energy Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 8, at a time and location to be determined. The agenda includes discussion of municipal solar initiatives, a review of energy audits for town buildings, and the Home Energy Coaching program. The committee will also review previous minutes and consider new business. Residents interested in local energy efficiency and renewable energy programs are encouraged to attend.