Jennifer DeForest

The Board conducted public hearings to accept and expend grants from the United Way and Grafton County to support emergency response and community health initiatives. Discussions included the rejection of bond bids for wastewater treatment plant repairs in favor of future application through the municipal bond bank, a request to renew the town's opportunity zone designation, and updates to the budget procedure policy. Additionally, the Board established budget guidance for the upcoming fiscal year, setting a target increase of 3% to 5% for combined gross appropriations.

The board met in a nonpublic session to discuss a proposed amendment to the Town Manager contract. No formal votes or motions were taken during the session, and the meeting concluded after a brief discussion.

The work session included a public hearing regarding the issuance of refunding bonds to refinance existing town debt and achieve interest cost savings. The board approved the resolution authorizing the issuance of these bonds. Other business included the approval of a land transfer of approximately 29.52 acres from the town to the Littleton Industrial Development Corporation. The board also received a debriefing on a town-wide emergency power outage and discussed strategies for improving emergency communication with residents. Finally, a timeline for the upcoming Memorial Day procession and associated community events was presented.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed transfer of approximately 29.52 acres of land from the Town of Littleton to the Littleton Industrial Development Corporation, specifically involving Map 99 Lots 17 and 46. Discussion included the buildability of the land, environmental considerations such as wetlands and streams, and the long-term intent to improve the site for future industrial development. The board formally voted to support the land transfer and subsequently approved a lot line adjustment application for the same properties.

The commission reviewed a proposal for a lot line adjustment involving Town-owned land at the Transfer Station to facilitate an LIDC land development project, with discussions focusing on potential wetland impacts. The commission also reviewed the current budget balance, approved an annual donation to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Non-Game and Endangered Wildlife Program, and distributed information regarding the Green Mountain Conservation Camp. Stewardship reports covered maintenance activities at the Dells, Kilburn Crags, Pine Hill Trails, and Eaton Town Forest, alongside discussions regarding the dam restoration project and the potential recruitment of a trail steward.