The Annual Report for Belknap County, New Hampshire for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and calendar year 2025 operations. It includes an independent auditor's report on the financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, government-wide and fund financial statements, as well as departmental reports from the County Attorney, Department of Corrections, Maintenance, Nursing Home, and Registry of Deeds.
Oct 25, 2025·Board meeting
Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
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The Board of Commissioners convened a budget work session to discuss the 2026 budget. Recommendations for wages and benefits were presented and agreed upon without changes. The budget for the County Convention was decreased. The administration budget and IT budget were reviewed, with the IT budget approval postponed pending a response on Duo key fobs. Several outside agencies' budgets were reviewed and approved or modified, including UNH Cooperative Extension, Conservation District, and Lakes Region Mental Health. Funding for Tilton/Northfield Recreation and CASA was not approved. The finance budget was approved as presented. Capital Projects/Improvements and Fund Balance allocations were approved. Facilities-related discussions led to reductions in the Water/Sewer and heating fuel budgets, as well as adjustments to the new equipment and building improvements budgets. Adjustments were made to the custodial supply, general operating supplies, training, and office supply budgets. The restructuring of Pretrial services was approved. The Sheriff's 2026 budget was reviewed, leading to reductions in overtime, Special Operations, and Uniform Allowance budgets, with adjustments made to office supplies and public relations budgets. The importance of installing a secure fence around the Sheriff's office parking area was discussed, with the request moved to the County Maintenance budget. The Registry of Deeds budget was presented without changes. Discussions on staffing levels and recruitment efforts at the Nursing Home led to changes in the full-time and part-time wage budgets. An increase was approved for the Pandemic testing line. The purchase of new security cameras was approved, and the purchasing policy was waived. The County Attorney and Restorative Justice budgets were approved as presented.
Oct 20, 2025·Board meeting
Belknap County Commissioners Commission Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a department update from the Registry of Deeds, highlighting revenue growth and efficiency improvements. A presentation on the Belknap County Jail analysis was given, focusing on necessary improvements for safety, efficiency, and security, along with cost estimates for upgrades and repairs. The Finance Director reviewed the year-to-date revenues and expenditures, noting a revenue surplus. A request to waive the purchasing policy for a security camera system upgrade at the Nursing Home was discussed. The proposed 2026 budget for Restorative Justice was presented, along with a discussion on the proposed merger between Pretrial Services and Restorative Justice. The Board also discussed developing a budget to address urgent projects identified in the Jail Analysis.
Jul 28, 2025·Board meeting
Belknap County Commissioners Commission Meeting Minutes
The meeting included updates from the Restorative Justice Program and the Registry of Deeds, a Laconia Housing Authority update, and a financial review. The Restorative Justice Program is managing active cases, and future funding is pending. The Registry of Deeds reported increased revenue and the completion of a plan book restoration project. The Laconia Housing Authority discussed funding for Laconia and Manchester. The Commissioners awarded bids to Cura Hospitality LLC for dietary services and to KPMB Enterprises for mini split replacement laundry services. A non-public session was held, and the board directed the posting of the Restorative Justice Director position internally.