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Board of Selectmen Meeting

April 8, 2026 · Hillsborough, NH
Source: 2026 04 08 Board of Selectmens Meeting Minutes (PDF, 6 pp)
Retrieved May 6, 2026 from hillsboroughnh.org ↗
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Attendees

Iris Campbell (Chairman)
James Bailey (Selectman)
Richard Pelletier (Selectman)
Laura Buono (Town Administrator)
James Clough (Director)
Cathy Houle (Unknown)
Chris Parsons (Unknown)
Keith Cobbett (Unknown)
Florence Steven (Unknown)
Riche' Colcombe (Unknown)
William Bannister (Unknown)
Christopher Dustin (Unknown)
Mark McSweeney (Unknown)
Shelley Sheehan (Unknown)
Alber Sheehan (Unknown)
Susanne Palmer (Unknown)
Creighton Demarest (Unknown)
Lindsey Boyle (Unknown)
Lori Mitchell (Unknown)
Heidi Welch (Unknown)
Nicole Carmen (Unknown)
Joshua Gallant (Unknown)
Jonathan Barry (Unknown)
✓ Present: 23/23

Decisions

#Waiver of usage fee for Farmers Market

PASSED Unanimous

#Appointment of May Egner to School Scholarship Funds

PASSED Unanimous

#Delegation of authority for Woods Woolen Mill grant

PASSED Unanimous

#Appointment of members to Conservation Commission

PASSED Unanimous

#Appointment of members to Economic Development Commission

PASSED Unanimous

Agenda Items

#1

Oath of Office

Kirk Smith took the oath of office as a new full-time police officer.

#2

Public Comments

Lindsey Boyle and Jonathan Barry spoke about waiving the usage fee for the Farmers Market, and Riche' Colcombe discussed various topics including property tax assessments and revaluation.

#3

Farmers Market - Usage of Butler Park

The Board discussed and voted to waive the usage fee for the Farmers Market.

#4

Parks/Recreation Update

James Clough provided an update on parks and recreation, including the Hillsborough Youth Association and the Recreation Van.

#5

Representative on School Scholarship Funds

The Board appointed May Egner as the representative to the School Scholarship Funds.

#6

Delegation of Authority - Woods Woolen Mill

The Board granted delegation of authority to the Town Administrator for the Woods Woolen Mill grant.

#7

Windsor Emergency Services

Selectman Pelletier discussed the need for a new formula for determining the cost of providing services to Windsor.

#8

Deering - Police Department

Ms. Buono reported that Deering approved the coverage by Hillsborough police department.

#9

Associated Electric

Ms. Buono reported on the status of the clean-up and the submission of a Brownsfield Grant.

#10

Sidewalk Project - Start Date

Ms. Buono reported that the construction engineer is waiting to hear from the construction company.

#11

Permission to Park on Town Property

The Board agreed to allow Newcom to park their trucks on town property.

#12

Appointments to Commissions

The Board appointed members to the Conservation Commission and the Economic Development Commission.

#13

Meeting Minutes

The Board approved the meeting minutes from March 10 and March 23.

#14

Manifest

The Board authorized the manifests and payroll checks.

#15

Consent Agenda

The Board approved the consent agenda.

#16

Other Business

The Board discussed various topics, including property tax assessments and revaluation.

#17

Revaluation Discussion

The Board discussed the revaluation and concerns from residents.

#18

John Penny - Barn Removal

Ms. Buono reported that the demolition of Mr. Penny's barn is scheduled for the week of April 20th.

#19

Deering School Decision

Selectman Pelletier reported that Deering agreed to stay in the school district.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Lindsey Boyle · Topic: Waiver of usage fee for Farmers Market

Lindsey Boyle spoke about waiving the usage fee for the Farmers Market to support local vendors.

Riche' Colcombe · Topic: Property tax assessments and revaluation

Riche' Colcombe discussed various topics, including property tax assessments and revaluation, and suggested placing audit reports on the website.