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Board of Selectmen Meeting

November 12, 2025 · Hillsborough, NH
Source: 2025 11 12 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved May 6, 2026 from hillsboroughnh.org ↗
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Attendees

James Bailey (Chairman)
Iris Campbell (Selectwoman)
Richard Pelletier (Selectman)
Laura Buono (Town Administrator)
Cathy Houle (Other)
Mary Rogers (Other)
Jim Riddle (Other)
John Segedy (Other)
Ann Poole (Other)
Dana Clow (Other)
Riche' Colcombe (Other)
James McDonough (Other)
Richard Head (Other)
✓ Present: 13/13

Decisions

#Motion to waive usage fees for non-profit entities

PASSED Unanimous

#Motion to support CDBG application process

PASSED Unanimous

#Motion to pay $355,778 for Park & Whittemore drainage project

PASSED Unanimous

#Motion to approve meeting minutes

PASSED Unanimous

#Motion to approve Consent Agenda

PASSED Unanimous

#Motion to authorize manifests and order Treasurer to sign Payroll Check numbers

PASSED Unanimous

Agenda Items

#1

PUBLIC COMMENT

Ann Poole asked about live streaming of meetings, and Riche' Colcombe asked about comparison with YouTube

#2

CONSERVATION COMMISSION – TRAILS

Conservation Commission Chair, Richard Head, and members discussed trails in town and potential promotion

#3

FARMSTEADS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

Matt Cordaro from Farmsteads asked for support for CDBG application process

#4

WATER/SEWER COMMISSIONERS – FUTURE PLANNING

Selectman Pelletier discussed future planning with Water/Sewer Commissioners, including potential bonding and engineering study

#5

MEETING MINUTES

Chairman Bailey made a motion to approve meeting minutes dated October 22, 2025

#6

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to approve Consent Agenda for November 12, 2025

#7

MANIFEST

Chairman Bailey made a motion to authorize manifests and order Treasurer to sign Payroll Check numbers

#8

ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC

Ms. Buono reported on demolition of old Associated Electric property and stalled Brownsfield grant application

#9

WOODSWOOLEN MILL

Ms. Buono reported on wetlands permit for Woodswolen Mill project

#10

PROJECT MANAGER

Ms. Buono proposed adding funding for Project Manager in 2026 budget

#11

TAX RATE

Ms. Buono explained potential cash flow issue due to delayed tax payments

#12

STATUS ON DEERING PULLING OUT OF HILLSBOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Selectman Pelletier reported on meeting regarding Deering's potential withdrawal from Hillsborough School District

Public Comments

3 speakers
Ann Poole · Topic: Live streaming of meetings

Ann Poole asked about the status of live streaming of meetings

Riche' Colcombe · Topic: Comparison with YouTube

Riche' Colcombe asked about comparison with YouTube

Leigh Bosse · Topic: 250th Town Birthday Party

Leigh Bosse from the Lions Club informed the Selectmen about the 250th Birthday Party