Eric W. Lambert

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several withdrawal requests from different Capital Reserve Funds (CRF). These included withdrawals from the New Municipal Building CRF for fire inspection and system repair, cell communicator installation, and door lock cores and housings. A withdrawal from the Highway Dept. Equipment CRF was approved for the purchase of new tires for the Skid Steer. Additionally, withdrawals from the Highway Garage Capital Reserve Fund were approved for engineer and project manager labor, final site design, and foundation design for the new Highway Garage. The board also approved the closure of the School Renovation & New Building CRF and the transfer of funds to the School Building Maintenance ETF. There was also discussion regarding a check from the School District for deposit of funds that had not yet been received.

The Allenstown Planning Board meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A presentation was given on the proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program, with revisions made to reflect the sale and replacement of schools. The board agreed to proceed to a Public Hearing on Dec 03, 2025. An additional amendment to the definition of Livestock was approved. The board reviewed proposed changes to multi-family residential development on commercially zoned land, and decided to include language that the requirements do not take effect until July 01, 2026. There was also discussion regarding a policy for handling Private Roads, the Impact Fee Ordinance, the former Ploude Sand & Gravel Site, placement of Reality Signs, and updates on Aubuchon/Ace Hardware and the Plaza on Allenstown Road.

The meeting included a review of Suncook Times articles, a discussion about Fire Department employees interviewing for positions in other towns, and a review of draft warrant articles for 2026. Representatives were selected for the quarterly joint BOS/School Board meetings. An update was provided on the Future Town Hall, including approval for payment to New England Cut & Core for upgraded security and fire systems. The board discussed a staff member's concerns about moving investments and agreed to hold a presentation for staff members. There was also a discussion about transfer station numbers and the contract with Casella. The board went into a non-public meeting and later appointed a town treasurer, health inspector, and facilities supervisor.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics, such as the Fire Department's staffing, the hiring of a Building Inspector and a Family Services/Multi-Department Admin Assistant, and a review of the 2026 Warrant Draft. Updates were provided on the Future Town Hall project, including donations of used cubbies and metal recycling. The board approved payment for the delivery of the new highway building and block work for the new municipal building, and discussed a request for a streetlight replacement and a liquor license approval. Other business included discussions on extending a contract, exploring a website for potential contract savings, the Holiday Food & Toy Drive, a deed release, a proposal from Kearsarge Power, and a contract for Central Alarm Monitoring. The board also addressed the RB Lewis Agreement for fire alarm system monitoring and entered a non-public meeting.

The committee discussed the Town of Allenstown's Code of Ethics Policy and members subscribed to it. They acknowledged the receipt of a stipend from the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) for submitting the Historic Resources Monitoring Report. The committee also discussed the annual budget request for the Old Allenstown Meeting House and noted the refurbishment of State Historical Markers in Allenstown. Events scheduled at the Old Allenstown Meeting House for the summer of 2016 were reviewed, including visits by Allenstown fourth graders and the DAR, as well as the Allenstown Historical Society annual bake sale. The opening of the new Suncook Senior Center and an archaeological investigation at Bear Brook State Park were also mentioned.