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Board of Selectmen Meeting

January 9, 2026 · Hillsborough, NH
Source: 2026 01 09 Board of Selectcmen Meeting Minutes (PDF, 7 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)
✓ Leigh Bosse (Other)
✓ Jon Daley (Other)
✓ Steve Solomon (Other)
✓ Mark Murdough (Other)
✓ Chris Parsons (Other)
✓ Kenneth Stafford (Other)
✓ Ernie Butler (Other)
✓ Dennis Yeaton (Other)
✓ James Clough (Other)
✓ Angie Polochuv (Other)
✓ Donna Lane (Other)
✓ Kim Opperman (Other)
✓ Laura Pasquine (Other)
✓ Nancy Merrill (Other)
✓ Riche' Colcombe (Other)
✓ Present: 19/19

Decisions

#Brownfield Grant Application

APPROVED Unanimous

#2026 Budget Discussion

NO DECISION None

#Request for Payment - Sewer Commission

APPROVED Unanimous

#Kearsarge Energy Request for Pilot

NO DECISION None

#Hazard Mitigation Grant Application

APPROVED Unanimous

#Consent Agenda

APPROVED Unanimous

#Manifest

APPROVED Unanimous

#CDBG Application

APPROVED Unanimous

#Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan

APPROVED Unanimous

#Housing and Community Development Plan

APPROVED Unanimous

Agenda Items

#1

PUBLIC HEARING – BROWNSFIELD GRANT APPLICATION FOR 171 W. MAIN STREET (ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC)

The board held a public hearing to discuss the Brownfield Grant Application for 171 W. Main Street.
#2

2026 BUDGET DISCUSSION WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS

The board discussed the 2026 budget with department heads.
#3

REQUEST FOR PAYMENT – SEWER COMMISSION

The Sewer Commission requested reimbursement for the Park & Whittemore Project.
#4

KEARSARGE ENERGY REQUEST FOR PILOT

Kearsarge Energy requested a pilot program.
#5

HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT APPLICATION

The board discussed the Hazard Mitigation Grant Application.
#6

CONSENT AGENDA

The board approved the Consent Agenda.
#7

MANIFEST

The board authorized the Selectmen to sign manifests and order payroll checks.
#8

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (17 W. MAIN STREET)

The board held a public hearing to discuss the Community Development Block Grant application.

Public Comments

5 speakers
Leigh Bosse · Topic: Brownfield Grant Application

Commented on the application and suggested the committee should come up with the best use for the property.

Jon Daley · Topic: Brownfield Grant Application

Asked about unknown future contamination at the property.

Steve Solomon · Topic: Brownfield Grant Application

Commented on the grant narrative and the use of the property for a municipal complex.

Nancy Merrill · Topic: Brownfield Grant Application

Explained the application and the requirements for the grant.

Riche' Colcombe · Topic: Brownfield Grant Application

Commented on the inclusion of the Chamber of Commerce in the grant application.