**MEETING DATE:** 05/27/2025
**MEETING TYPE:** Selectmen  
**TIME IN:** 18:00
**MEETING LOCATION:** Town Office meeting room
**PRESENT:** Selectmen: Karl Behr; Steven Schaeffer; Lianne Prentice;   
**ELECTRONIC:** xx
**ABSENT:** Emery Roberts; 
**ADMINISTRATOR:** Emily Nolan;   
**ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:** xx
**CAM OPERATOR:** Hon. Ed Comeau
**CONTENT ANALYSIS:** @OPR1
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:**  Agenda review:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** The agenda was modified to include a timber yield tax levy for Map 203, Lot 27, in the amount of $94.69, which was not part of the original agenda.



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**AGENDA ITEM:** PUBLIC/MEMBER COMMENTS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:**  Public:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** Hon. Susan Ticehurst followed up on a prior discussion about incorporating Narcan into first aid kits in town buildings. She inquired about progress on identifying kit locations and next steps. The Town Administrator reported that Buildings and Grounds Manager Rick Moreau confirmed no public first aid kits are currently available in all town buildings. Moreau is exploring options, such as placing kits alongside AEDs including maintenance, accessibility, and ensuring supplies remain unexpired. Ticehurst suggested starting with one accessible kit containing Narcan, acknowledging the complexity of implementing a broader system.




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**AGENDA ITEM:** PUBLIC/MEMBER COMMENTS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:**  Public:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** Maureen Diamond, participating via Zoom, reported an issue with Tri-County CAP transportation services for community center food pantry clients. She referenced a May 6 discussion with Scott Boisvert, who indicated clients could arrange rides with 24-hour notice or set up recurring appointments. Diamond noted a client who called on May 19 or 20 for a May 21 pantry visit was denied both a ride and the ability to schedule recurring rides. She expressed an obligation to follow up with Boisvert and planned to do so, emphasizing the importance of the service for clients. Selectman Lianne Prentice offered support for further discussions with Boisvert.

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**AGENDA ITEM:** DEPARTMENT REPORTS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:**  Transfer Station::  

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**SYNOPSIS:** Brian Gillespie reported that transfer station operations are running smoothly, with construction underway. He highlighted issues with repeat offenders sneaking prohibited items, including sheetrock, shingles, paint, and hazardous waste, into the compactor using black bags costing $5 each, resulting in heavy bags and sheetrock dust clouds when dumped. He identified a small group of consistent violators who react confrontationally when confronted, though 98% of users are cooperative. Gillespie proposed inspecting bags, noting state confirmation that items are no longer private property once they leave a vehicle, and suggested developing a policy with warnings, fines, or temporary bans for violators. The board discussed updating the town website to clarify permissible municipal solid waste (MSW) items and adding signage to deter misuse, though Gillespie doubted signage would impact repeat offenders. He proposed charging for brush disposal, citing taxpayer costs from machine wear during processing, unlike demolition waste, and suggested stacking brush for periodic burning, pending fire chief consultation, referencing practices in Moultonborough and Freedom. The new compactor is performing efficiently, saving time and money, with ongoing traffic pattern adjustments. Waste Management swaps containers, but three owned containers leak, with repairs scheduled for the following day. Gillespie noted unauthorized dumping of tires and construction debris (C&D), with half the C&D pile from unchecked drop-offs, suggesting cameras for monitoring. The board recognized Gillespie’s upcoming Lakes Region Planning Commission award on June 23, one of five among 27 towns, for his contributions. Selectman Steve Schaeffer reported no foundation under the existing slab, complicating recycling building plans, and suggested relocating it to the brush pile area to streamline user stops, with further layout planning needed.


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**AGENDA ITEM:** ORGANIZATION REPORTS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:**  Housing Initiatives of New England:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** Scott Morrison, representing Housing Initiatives of New England Corporation, a nonprofit developer, owner, and operator of affordable housing for seniors, discussed a proposed rehabilitation project for Remick Acres, a 24-unit property in Tamworth with 18 one-bedroom and 6 studio apartments. The rehab aims to convert the studios into one-bedroom units to better serve low-income elderly residents, addressing the property’s moderate need for upgrades, with an estimated cost of $2-$3 million. A third-party capital needs assessment and architectural/engineering plans are needed to finalize details. The organization requested the town apply for a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund the project, with the town acting as a pass-through entity, incurring no direct costs but requiring administrative time for paperwork, meetings, and three consecutive public hearings (on the project, anti-displacement plan, and housing/community development plan). The anti-displacement strategy ensures residents stay in place during renovations, with work done in stages (e.g., a day per unit), and any relocation (e.g., to a hotel or onsite unit) would be funded by Housing Initiatives. The project includes funding from tax-exempt bonds, low-income housing tax credits, and equity syndication. The timeline targets a CDBG application by July 2025, loan closing in February 2026, construction starting March 2026, and completion by November or December 2026. The property operates under a HUD Section 8 contract, with residents paying 30% of their income for rent, supplemented by HUD subsidies. Public hearings were proposed for June 24, 2025, to meet noticing requirements.

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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:**  Received bids:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** Two bids were received for the exterior painting of the library, focusing on the front of the building, including cornices, doors, shingles, and stucco foundation repairs, with lead paint considerations. On Demand Painting, submitted by Tim McGlue, offered a bid of $19,785.38. Cobalt Construction submitted a bid of $20,890. Both contractors were required to be lead-certified due to the historical building’s needs, with On Demand providing a certificate, while Cobalt’s certification was assumed but not included in the bid documents. The bids exceeded the warrant article funding of $17,000–$18,000, requiring additional funds from an expendable trust. The board noted the price difference of approximately $1,000 and discussed the need to confirm contractor availability, as no timetables were provided. On Demand’s references included work on the South Tamworth Union Hall and a recommendation from a state representative for the South Meeting House, while Cobalt cited experience managing a historic town hall project in Effingham. The board considered the time-sensitive nature of the project due to the short summer season and the detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) addressing lead and historic preservation requirements.

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**MOTIONER:** Prentice                                                                                            
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**MOTION DETAILS:** 
APPROVE:  
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**NOTICE TYPE:** xx   
**PERMIT TYPE:** xx;   
**DOCUMENT TYPE:** Bid award     
**MEETING TYPE:** xx             
**DETAIL:** On Demand Painting; 
**DATE:** xx 
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**AMOUNT:** $19,785.38  
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:**xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
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**ACCESS:** xx       
**NAME:** xx 
**ADDRESS:** xx
**LAND OWNER:** xx
**CEMETERY:** xx
**ACREAGE/CUT:** xx 
**TOTAL ACREAGE:** xx  
**TAX STATUS:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #1: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #2: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #3: **DATE:** xx $xx
**PAYROLL MANIFEST:** Date: xx $xx
**CASH USED TO DATE:** $xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                                                                                                                                  
**DISCUSSION:** During the discussion of exterior painting bids for the library, the board noted that both bids—$19,785.38 from On Demand Painting and $20,890 from Cobalt Construction—exceeded the warrant article funding, which was between $17,000 and $18,000. The library lacked additional funds to cover the shortfall. The board proposed using an expendable trust fund to make up the difference, estimated at around $2,000. The process involves the library budget initially covering the overage, with reimbursement from the expendable trust. The Town Administrator explained that a request, approved by the Selectmen, would be sent to the trustees of the trust fund to facilitate the reimbursement. The board noted they had not previously accessed the expendable trust for this purpose and would need to confirm the exact amount and budget line item at a future meeting to formalize the process. The warrant article was structured to allow spending into 2026 if needed, providing flexibility.
      
**BEHR:** Yes  
**DOUCETTE:** Yes  
**PRENTICE:** Yes                 
**SCHAEFFER:** Yes     
**ROBERTS:** Absent             
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**AGENDA ITEM:** ORGANIZATION REPORTS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:**  Cook Memorial Library:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** No bids were received for the rooftop solar installation at the Cook Memorial Library by the deadline, despite prior board approval to seek quotes from two contractors: Barrington Power (now operating under a new name) and Maine’s Electric. The Town Administrator had not received submissions from either contractor, though both had expressed interest. The board noted the deadline for these quotes was the same day as the meeting, suggesting contractors might be delayed. Since the solar component involved requesting quotes rather than sealed bids, the board discussed following up with the contractors by phone to obtain submissions, potentially within a week or two. If no quotes were forthcoming, the board considered issuing a new request for bids to ensure progress on the project


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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:**  Resignation:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** The board announced that Ed Mautone, the code compliance officer responsible for the groundwater protection ordinance, resigned from the position. The town must now designate or find a new compliance officer. Selectman Lianne Prentice addressed ongoing compliance issues, referencing prior discussions on junkyards, health officer roles, and uncompleted building notification forms, which result in unassessed properties and lost tax revenue. She noted non-compliance with subdivision regulations, citing properties bypassing required processes, and recent complaints about multiple RVs on single properties, potentially requiring planning board review. Prentice volunteered to research options for a land use enforcement position, separate from building or fire code enforcement, to uphold existing ordinances, including floodplain, junkyard, health code, and noise regulations. The research will examine costs, potential revenue benefits, and legal requirements under relevant RSAs, without proposing new regulations. The board discussed informing residents about ordinances, possibly via a new resident packet, and highlighted a recent floodplain permit application triggered by FEMA’s updated maps, necessitating specific foundation standards.



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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:**  Appointments:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** Selectman Karl Behr reported that four individuals—Sienna Kaplan-Thompson, Kate Thompson, Amy Carter, and Elsa Weintraub—volunteered to join the Tamworth Village Committee, tasked with addressing pedestrian safety, traffic, and parking issues in Tamworth Village. The committee aims to develop recommendations for the Select Board, meeting as needed with posted notices. Behr expressed interest in recruiting additional members, particularly business owners or Main Street residents, noting 8–10 people attended a prior informal discussion. The committee’s scope includes evaluating diagonal parking lines at the Lyceum for safety, confirmed feasible by the Road Agent, as the village right of way extends three rods (49.5 feet) from the Lyceum’s porch to the curb. The Police Chief installed a traffic monitoring device near the bridge to collect data on traffic count and speed. A presentation by Jim Lambert on July 8, 2025, was scheduled to explore four-way stops at Route 113 and Paige Hill Road intersections. The board encouraged pursuing grant opportunities through the Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) for traffic and pedestrian improvements.




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**MOTIONER:** Behr                                                                                            
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**MOTION DETAILS:** 
APPOINT:  
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**PERMIT TYPE:** xx;   
**DOCUMENT TYPE:** Appointment form:     
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**DETAIL:** Tamworth Village Traffic Study Committee: Sienna Kaplan-Thompson, Kate Thompson, Amy Carter, and Elsa Weintraub
**DATE:** xx 
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**AMOUNT:** $xx  
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**NAME:** xx 
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**LAND OWNER:** xx
**CEMETERY:** xx
**ACREAGE/CUT:** xx 
**TOTAL ACREAGE:** xx  
**TAX STATUS:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #1: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #2: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #3: **DATE:** xx $xx
**PAYROLL MANIFEST:** Date: xx $xx
**CASH USED TO DATE:** $xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                                                                                                                                  
**DISCUSSION:** The Tamworth Village Committee discussion, led by Selectman Karl Behr, addressed traffic and parking improvements in Tamworth Village, with specific attention to the Lyceum. The Police Chief  installed a traffic monitoring device on a pole near the bridge to collect data on traffic counts and speeds, aiding the committee’s safety initiatives. The Lyceum was central to parking adjustments, with the Road Agent confirming a three-rod (49.5-foot) right of way from the Lyceum’s front porch to the curb, allowing for diagonal parking lines to enhance pedestrian safety, previously supported by the Road Agent. Jim Lambert was scheduled to present on July 5, 2025, during a Selectmen meeting, to discuss potential four-way stops at the intersections of Route 113 and Paige Hill Road to address village traffic flow. The committee, including volunteers Sienna Kaplan-Thompson, Kate Thompson, Amy Carter, and Elsa Weintraub, will develop further recommendations and seek additional members. The board encouraged exploring grant opportunities through the Lakes Region Planning Commission for traffic and pedestrian enhancements.

**BEHR:** No vote   
**DOUCETTE:** No Vote  
**PRENTICE:** No Vote                 
**SCHAEFFER:** No Vote; 2nd;      
**ROBERTS:** Absent             
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:**  Brown’s Field Study:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** Selectman Lianne Prentice reported that the Brown-fields study for the Tamworth Road property, funded by a Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) grant at no cost to the town, is nearing completion. A meeting on May 14 with engineer Tim from Novus Engineering, LRPC’s Shannon Saunders, and Glen Trefethen discussed next steps. The study’s report, expected soon, will be sent to the Department of Environmental Services (DES) for approval and posted online. Phase one identified potential contamination sites (e.g., buried debris, dipping shed), leading to soil sampling at eight sites and installation of test wells for groundwater analysis. Initial soil visuals suggest minimal contamination, with water sample results pending. The next phase involves community conversations to determine the property’s best use, such as a potential fire station, given the current station’s substandard condition. These discussions, also grant-funded, could include feasibility studies, architectural renderings, and return-on-investment analyses, with no obligation to act. If contamination is found, a 100% funded cleanup grant is available this fall, shifting to an 80/20 split in November 2026. Prentice proposed scheduling a meeting with Saunders to plan public engagement, citing her busy summer schedule.





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**AGENDA ITEM:** DEPARTMENT REPORTS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Selectmen’s office:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** Town Administrator Emily Nolan reported a town account balance of $1,622,283. She noted that finance officer Eileen’s last day was scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2025, and a card for her was included in the signature file. Addressing a May 13 inquiry from resident Bruno Siniscalchi about the ambulance contract, Nolan shared that from 2023 to 2024, the town had 3 calls, with half resulting in transports, averaging $400 per incident against the $2,000 contract cost. She explained that costs reflect vehicle maintenance, staff certifications, and life-saving interventions, with insurance companies often rejecting coverage, impacting residents. Nolan planned to revisit the contract in fall negotiations, noting Action Ambulance’s efforts to offer payment plans or forgiveness for residents. Responding to a request from Hon. Ed Comeau, Nolan confirmed three residents contacted her supporting a return to Thursday Select Board meetings to accommodate GovernmentOversite.com’s recording schedule, addressing a scheduling conflict with Brookfield’s budget season raised on May 13






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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD REPORTS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Selectmen liasion:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** Doucette reported on the Energy Committee’s second annual EV and Classic Car Expo on May 18 at Club Motorsports, attracting over 90 cars and nearly 200 attendees, with more electric vehicles than classic cars compared to the prior year. Dealers offered track rides at low speeds, supported by significant paid staff from Club Motorsports. The committee will decide whether to repeat the event or pursue a new one. Doucette also noted the committee’s work on the SolSmart program, creating a fact sheet for solar developers and homeowners, leveraging Tamworth’s minimal land use restrictions to attract solar projects. He updated on the transfer station, where the bathroom framing was complete, water line installed, and slab investigation confirmed no foundation, prompting consideration of relocating a recycling building.
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Behr focused on the Tamworth Village Committee, reporting on traffic and parking initiatives, including a traffic monitoring device installed by Police Chief Dana Littlefield and a scheduled July 8 presentation by Jim Lambert on four-way stops, as detailed in prior synopses.
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Schaeffer reported on transfer station operations, addressing aftermath from the compactor installation and unauthorized dumping of tires and construction debris, suggesting cameras for monitoring. He collaborated with Brian Gillespie on operational adjustments.
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Prentice reported on the Memorial Day ceremony, noting strong performances by scouts, the Silver Lake Singers, and emcee Jeremy, organized by the Veterans Committee. She attended an LRPC commissioner meeting in Wolfeboro discussing the state’s Housing Champions initiative, which incentivizes relaxed land use regulations for grant priority. Tamworth’s minimal restrictions could qualify it for 40 of 80 points, and Prentice planned to review the application. She noted the Planning Board’s work session on the 2025 master plan, with David Little presenting on past processes, and encouraged diverse community involvement in a steering committee.
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Behr also attended a charrette for the Lyceum property, where 50 residents discussed its future, including leasing the ground floor, converting the second floor to a condominium, and developing the third floor, requiring subdivision approval.


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**AGENDA ITEM:** PUBLIC/MEMBER COMMENTS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Public:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** During the second Public Input period, Town Administrator Emily Nolan read a Zoom chat message from Becky Mason. Mason requested that the board review the non-public meeting minutes from April 22, 2025, session three, noting a motion was made but not seconded or voted on, rendering it null and void. The motion involved an employee being allowed to take time off. Mason highlighted that the board had approved these minutes, prompting her request for review. Nolan acknowledged the request, suggesting she might have missed recording the motion details in the minutes and committed to checking them



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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Review draft public minutes:  

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**SYNOPSIS:** The board reviewed the draft public meeting minutes from the May 13, 2025, Selectmen meeting as part of the signature file. No specific issues or amendments to the minutes were discussed during the meeting.




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**MOTIONER:** Behr                                                                                            
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**MOTION DETAILS:** 
APPROVE:  
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**NOTICE TYPE:** xx   
**PERMIT TYPE:** xx;   
**DOCUMENT TYPE:** Public minutes     
**MEETING TYPE:** xx             
**DETAIL:** xx
**DATE:** 05/13/2025 
**TIME:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx  
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**ACCESS:** xx       
**NAME:** xx 
**ADDRESS:** xx
**LAND OWNER:** xx
**CEMETERY:** xx
**ACREAGE/CUT:** xx 
**TOTAL ACREAGE:** xx  
**TAX STATUS:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #1: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #2: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #3: **DATE:** xx $xx
**PAYROLL MANIFEST:** Date: xx $xx
**CASH USED TO DATE:** $xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                                                                                                                                  
**DISCUSSION:** xx.
**BEHR:** Yes  
**DOUCETTE:** Abstain  
**PRENTICE:** Yes                 
**SCHAEFFER:** Yes     
**ROBERTS:** Absent             
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Permit:   

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**SYNOPSIS:** The board reviewed two applications for raffle permits submitted by the Arts Council of Tamworth. The raffles were scheduled for drawing dates of June 14, 2025, and July 12, 2025.





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**MOTIONER:** Behr                                                                                            
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**MOTION DETAILS:** 
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**NOTICE TYPE:** xx   
**PERMIT TYPE:** Raffle  
**DOCUMENT TYPE:** xx     
**MEETING TYPE:** xx             
**DETAIL:** Arts Council of Tamworth; Raffle permits; 
**DATE:** xx 
**TIME:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx  
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:**xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx**SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx    
**ACCESS:** xx       
**NAME:** xx 
**ADDRESS:** xx
**LAND OWNER:** xx
**CEMETERY:** xx
**ACREAGE/CUT:** xx 
**TOTAL ACREAGE:** xx  
**TAX STATUS:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #1: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #2: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #3: **DATE:** xx $xx
**PAYROLL MANIFEST:** Date: xx $xx
**CASH USED TO DATE:** $xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                                                                                                                                  
**DISCUSSION:** xx.
**BEHR:** Yes  
**DOUCETTE:** Abstain  
**PRENTICE:** Yes                 
**SCHAEFFER:** Yes     
**ROBERTS:** Absent             
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Application::  

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**SYNOPSIS:** The board reviewed institutional exemption applications for the 2025 tax year for the following properties: Tamworth History Center (Map 202, Lot 80), Tamworth Congregational Church (Map 202, Lot 78), Tamworth Preschool (Map 206, Lot 65), Sonata Housing (Map 218, Lot 12), Unitarian Universalist (Map 202, Lot 49), and Lakes Region Conservation (multiple parcels totaling 18 lots).






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**MOTIONER:** Behr                                                                                            
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**MOTION DETAILS:** 
APPROVE:  
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**NOTICE TYPE:** xx   
**PERMIT TYPE:** xx  
**DOCUMENT TYPE:** Institutional tax exemption; Institutional tax exemption; Institutional tax exemption; Institutional tax exemption; Institutional tax exemption; Institutional tax exemption;   
**MEETING TYPE:** xx             
**DETAIL:**Tamworth History Center; Tamworth Congregational church; Tamworth Preschool; Sonata Housing; Unitarian Universalist; Lakes Region Conservation multiple lots;  
**DATE:** 2025 
**TIME:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx  
**MAP:** 202  **LOT:** 080 **SUB:**xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** 202  **LOT:** 078 **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** 206  **LOT:** 065 **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** 218  **LOT:** 012 **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** 202  **LOT:** 049 **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx    
**ACCESS:** xx       
**NAME:** xx 
**ADDRESS:** xx
**LAND OWNER:** xx
**CEMETERY:** xx
**ACREAGE/CUT:** xx 
**TOTAL ACREAGE:** xx  
**TAX STATUS:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #1: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #2: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #3: **DATE:** xx $xx
**PAYROLL MANIFEST:** Date: xx $xx
**CASH USED TO DATE:** $xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                                                                                                                                  
**DISCUSSION:** xx.
**BEHR:** Yes  
**DOUCETTE:** Abstain  
**PRENTICE:** Yes                 
**SCHAEFFER:** Yes     
**ROBERTS:** Absent             
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Application::  

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**SYNOPSIS:** The board reviewed PA-29 forms for the 2025 tax year, addressing three property-specific tax exemptions and credits: a solar exemption for Map 405, Lot 10; an elderly exemption for Map 215, Lot 115; and a veterans credit for a surviving spouse for Map 404, Lot 32. No additional details or discussions about the exemptions, credits, or properties were recorded during the meeting.







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**MOTIONER:** Behr                                                                                            
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**MOTION DETAILS:** 
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**NOTICE TYPE:** xx   
**PERMIT TYPE:** xx  
**DOCUMENT TYPE:** Form;    
**MEETING TYPE:** xx             
**DETAIL:** DRA PA29; Solar installation; Elderly exemption; Veterans/spouse;   
**DATE:** xx 
**TIME:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx  
**MAP:** 405  **LOT:** 010 **SUB:**xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** 215  **LOT:** 115 **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** 404  **LOT:** 032 **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
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**ACCESS:** xx       
**NAME:** xx 
**ADDRESS:** xx
**LAND OWNER:** xx
**CEMETERY:** xx
**ACREAGE/CUT:** xx 
**TOTAL ACREAGE:** xx  
**TAX STATUS:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #1: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #2: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #3: **DATE:** xx $xx
**PAYROLL MANIFEST:** Date: xx $xx
**CASH USED TO DATE:** $xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                                                                                                                                  
**DISCUSSION:** xx.
**BEHR:** Yes  
**DOUCETTE:** Abstain  
**PRENTICE:** Yes                 
**SCHAEFFER:** Yes     
**ROBERTS:** Absent             
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Notice::  

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**SYNOPSIS:** The board reviewed an application for an intent to cut wood or timber for Map 419, Lot 01, with access via Hackett Hill Road.








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**MOTIONER:** Behr                                                                                            
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**MOTION DETAILS:** 
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**NOTICE TYPE:** Intent to cut wood or timber    
**PERMIT TYPE:** xx  
**DOCUMENT TYPE:** xx    
**MEETING TYPE:** xx             
**DETAIL:** xx   
**DATE:** xx 
**TIME:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx  
**MAP:** 419  **LOT:** 001 **SUB:**xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx    
**ACCESS:** Hackett Hill Road;        
**NAME:** xx 
**ADDRESS:** xx
**LAND OWNER:** xx
**CEMETERY:** xx
**ACREAGE/CUT:** xx 
**TOTAL ACREAGE:** xx  
**TAX STATUS:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #1: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #2: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #3: **DATE:** xx $xx
**PAYROLL MANIFEST:** Date: xx $xx
**CASH USED TO DATE:** $xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                                                                                                                                  
**DISCUSSION:** xx.
**BEHR:** Yes  
**DOUCETTE:** Abstain  
**PRENTICE:** Yes                 
**SCHAEFFER:** Yes     
**ROBERTS:** Absent             
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**NOTE** xx
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Yield tax levy:   

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**SYNOPSIS:** The board reviewed a timber yield tax levy for Map 203, Lot 27, in the amount of $1,594.69, added to the agenda during the meeting.









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**NOTE:** xx
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**MOTIONER:** Behr                                                                                            
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**MOTION DETAILS:** 
APPROVE:  
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**NOTICE TYPE:** xx    
**PERMIT TYPE:** xx  
**DOCUMENT TYPE:** Timber yield tax levy    
**MEETING TYPE:** xx             
**DETAIL:** xx   
**DATE:** xx 
**TIME:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx  
**MAP:** 203  **LOT:** 027 **SUB:**xx **AMOUNT:** $1,594.69
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx    
**ACCESS:** Hackett Hill Road;        
**NAME:** xx 
**ADDRESS:** xx
**LAND OWNER:** xx
**CEMETERY:** xx
**ACREAGE/CUT:** xx 
**TOTAL ACREAGE:** xx  
**TAX STATUS:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #1: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #2: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #3: **DATE:** xx $xx
**PAYROLL MANIFEST:** Date: xx $xx
**CASH USED TO DATE:** $xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                                                                                                                                  
**DISCUSSION:** xx.
**BEHR:** Yes  
**DOUCETTE:** Abstain  
**PRENTICE:** Yes                 
**SCHAEFFER:** Yes     
**ROBERTS:** Absent             
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**NOTE** xx
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Abatements:   

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**SYNOPSIS:** The board reviewed a list of tax abatement applications for the 2025 tax year for the following properties and amounts: Map 202, Lot 35 for $2,001; Map 410, Lot 18 for $660.89; Map 206, Lot 07 for $1,707.07; Map 211, Lot 18-01 for $1,795; Map 407, Lot 97 for $1,167; Map 407, Lot 122 for $994; Map 216, Lot 172 for $921; Map 411, Lot 20 for $3,784; Map 209, Lot 15 for $374; Map 402, Lot 08 for $5,081 with a supplemental bill of $4,883; Map 402, Lot 09 for $5,923 with a supplemental bill of $5,745; Map 407, Lot 116 for $6,601 with a supplemental bill of $6,369; and Map 402, Lot 05 for $2,262 with a supplemental bill of $2,003. .










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**NOTE:** xx
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**MOTIONER:** Behr                                                                                            
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**MOTION DETAILS:** 
APPROVE:  
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**NOTICE TYPE:** xx    
**PERMIT TYPE:** xx  
**DOCUMENT TYPE:** Property tax abatements: Reference synopsis;   
**MEETING TYPE:** xx             
**DETAIL:** xx   
**DATE:** xx 
**TIME:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx  
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:**xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx    
**ACCESS:** xx        
**NAME:** xx 
**ADDRESS:** xx
**LAND OWNER:** xx
**CEMETERY:** xx
**ACREAGE/CUT:** xx 
**TOTAL ACREAGE:** xx  
**TAX STATUS:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #1: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #2: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #3: **DATE:** xx $xx
**PAYROLL MANIFEST:** Date: xx $xx
**CASH USED TO DATE:** $xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                                                                                                                                  
**DISCUSSION:** The abatement for Map 407, Lot 113 ($974) was tabled due to conflicting requests from the property owner, who sought both a conservation reduction and an abatement claiming the property was too developed, requiring further clarification. The board noted that letters were sent to four or five property owners, including this one, requesting justification for conservation restrictions by June 10, 2025, to be discussed at a future meeting.
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**BEHR:** Yes  
**DOUCETTE:** Abstain  
**PRENTICE:** Yes                 
**SCHAEFFER:** Yes     
**ROBERTS:** Absent             
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**NOTE** xx
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Manifest:   

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**SYNOPSIS:** The board reviewed two financial manifests for approval. The payroll manifest totaled $59,936.02. The accounts payable manifest amounted to $350,405.49, with the bulk attributed to a $276,000 school payment.











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**NOTE:** xx
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**MOTIONER:** Behr                                                                                            
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**MOTION DETAILS:** 
APPROVE:  
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**NOTICE TYPE:** xx    
**PERMIT TYPE:** xx  
**DOCUMENT TYPE:** xx  
**MEETING TYPE:** xx             
**DETAIL:** xx   
**DATE:** xx 
**TIME:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx  
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:**xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx
**MAP:** xx  **LOT:** xx **SUB:** xx **AMOUNT:** $xx    
**ACCESS:** xx        
**NAME:** xx 
**ADDRESS:** xx
**LAND OWNER:** xx
**CEMETERY:** xx
**ACREAGE/CUT:** xx 
**TOTAL ACREAGE:** xx  
**TAX STATUS:** xx
**AMOUNT:** $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #1: **DATE:** xx $350,405.49
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #2: **DATE:** xx $xx
**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANIFEST:** #3: **DATE:** xx $xx
**PAYROLL MANIFEST:** Date: xx $59,936.02
**CASH USED TO DATE:** $xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                                                                                                                                  
**DISCUSSION:** xx
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**BEHR:** Yes  
**DOUCETTE:** Abstain  
**PRENTICE:** Yes                 
**SCHAEFFER:** Yes     
**ROBERTS:** Absent             
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**NOTE** xx
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS: 
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**AGENDA DETAIL:** Non public session:
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**SYNTAX:** Sessions #1: RSA 91-A:3 II (a); Session: #2: RSA 91-A:3 II (xx); Session: #3: RSA 91-A:3 II (xx); Session: #4: RSA 91-A:3 II (xx); 
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**DATA LINK:** [https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/VI/91-A/91-A-mrg.htm](https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/VI/91-A/91-A-mrg.htm)
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**SYNOPSIS:** The board entered a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II (a), which pertains to personnel matters, at 7:39 PM. The session concluded, and the board returned to the public session at 7:56 PM. The minutes of the non-public session were not sealed.
 



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**NOTE:** xx 
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**MOTIONER:** Behr                 
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**MOTION DETAILS:** (ENTER INTO) Non public sessions:
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**SESSION #1:** 05/27/2025 RSA 91-A:3 II (a) **STATUS:** xx
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**SESSION #2:** xx/xx/2025 RSA 91-A:3 II (b) **STATUS:** xx
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**SESSION #3:** xx/xx/2025 RSA 91-A:3 II (a) **STATUS:** xx
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**SESSION #4:** xx/xx/2025 RSA 91-A:3 II (xx) **STATUS:** xx
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**SECOND:** Schaeffer                
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**BEHR:** Yes  
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**SCHAEFFER:** Yes       
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**PRENTICE:** Yes       
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**ROBERTS:** Absent          
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**DOUCETTE:** Yes              
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**TIME IN:** 19:39
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**MOTIONER:** Behr              
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**MOTION DETAILS:** (EXIT) Non public session: 
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**TIME OUT:** 19:56
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**SECOND:** Prentice                             
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**DISCUSSION:**  xx
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**BEHR:** Yes   
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**SCHAEFFER:** Yes       
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**PRENTICE:** Yes         
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**ROBERTS:** Absent      
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**DOUCETTE:** Yes            
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**NOTE** xx
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**REPORT:** 
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**REPORTER:** Behr          
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**REPORT DETAILS:** NP Not sealed;    
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**SESSION #1:** 05/27/2025 RSA 91-A:3 II (a) **STATUS:** NS
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**SESSION #2:** xx/xx/2025 RSA 91-A:3 II (xx) **STATUS:** xx
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**SESSION #3:** xx/xx/2025 RSA 91-A:3 II (xx) **STATUS:** xx
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**SESSION #4:** xx/xx/2025 RSA 91-A:3 II (xx) **STATUS:** xx
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**NOTE:** xx
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**AGENDA ITEM:** BOARD ACTIONS:                                                                                            
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**AGENDA DETAILS:** Adjournment:   

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**SYNOPSIS:** The board adjourned the public meeting at 7:57 PM, following the conclusion of a non-public session that ended at 7:56 PM. No further discussion or actions were recorded during the adjournment.



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**NOTE:** xx
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