Select Board
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Meeting Minutes

Select Board: Andrew Maneval, Kathy Scott.  Absent: Andrea Hodson
Recording Secretary: Mary Ann Noyer

The meeting opened at 7:00 pm.

Agenda, Minutes of 4/2 – Mr. Maneval suggested deferral of the following agenda items until SB member Hodson’s return: update from the Dam Bureau and on the South Road Bridge, the COLA request, and a process for the use of public property.  With addition of a brief legal update and an RC item, the SB approved the agenda as amended.  The board then voted 2-0 to approve the SB Minutes of 4/2.

The SB confirmed a Letter of Intent was submitted to the Department of Homeland Security for potential grant money for the generator at the highway barn. The town may revise the final grant application pending other infrastructure/emergency needs (e.g., dam repairs).

Correspondence and other business
-The board signed the pay warrant for $340,543.07
-The board signed applications for two veteran’s exemptions for Map 40 – Lot 112 and Map 10 – Lot 27-4 and the gravel tax levy for Map 10 – Lot 6.
-The board signed the Swim Instructor appointment renewal for Tristan Gargan for the Town Swim Lesson Program at Sunset Beach.
-The board signed the contract with American Thunder Fireworks for the July 19, 2026 display.
-Per Governor Ayotte’s Proclamation, the board acknowledged the celebration of Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week, May 3-May 9, in honor of the dedication and professionalism of municipal clerks.
-The board confirmed that the Town signed the renewal agreement with HealthTrust for 2026-27.

-Andrew Maneval shared the invitation from the City of Keene to join their celebration parade on Saturday, July 4, in honor of the country’s 250th Anniversary.  The SB will share this with the Fire and Police Chiefs and Municipal Services Director for their consideration in participating with any town vehicles and personnel.

-Kathy Scott noted the interest in replacing the current signage at the entrance to the Recycling Center.  Don Scott has offered pro bono assistance.

-Legal update.  In response to receipt of legal correspondence, Mr. Maneval will review and report back to the SB with recommended action. He also noted that town counsel will update the board on any development relative to the denial of Mr. Cucchi’s appeal for damages and attorney fees.

-Following Kathy Scott’s emphasis on the value of SB participation on the town’s various boards, particularly the Conservation Commission and Historic District Commission, and on the recent practice of SB representation on the various boards, Andrew Maneval noted he would reach out to the chairs to discuss their views.

The next meeting of the SB is Fri 4/24 at 9:00 AM. The draft agenda includes: an update from the DES Dam Bureau and on the SR Bridge project; request from the Police Dept; the use of public property form and process; a report on the SWRPC meeting Thur 4/23; any update on legal issues; and, as possible, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Personnel Policies.

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.