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  Due to the Extreme weather and Hazardous condition's predicted on February 23rd the meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 25, 2026 at 6:30 pm

5.  March 26th, Hudson Community Center, 12 Lions Ave, Hudson, NH 03051

NH DOT, Hudson Board of Selectmen. Members of the Public   7-10 pm

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

Next Opportunity: Fiscal Year 2026

The fiscal year (FY) 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All closed on June 26, 2025. Stay tuned for the FY 2026 NOFO release.

10.   Memorial Day Holiday - Monday, May 25th BOS Meeting need to reschedule

Non-Public - as required by the Board of Selectmen

Next Meeting Monday, March 9, 2026

Town Administrator's Report

1.   RSA 41:14 states that the annual report must be available to voters at least seven days prior to the annual town meeting - It will be online by March 2nd and printed by request, March 3rd.  Please email townhall@litchfieldnh.gov

2.  Voter guide is available on the Town Website at www.litchfieldnh.gov  under 2026 Town Meeting .

3.  Kim Vacation  - March 26 - April 3rd

4.    Proposed Employee Recognition Program  - see below

5. 2026  State Legislation  - Updates

SB 564  - passed Senate Prohibits local governments from limiting maximum road lengths and from capping the number of housing lots on dead-end roads, provided that these developments comply with the state fire code. Additionally, the bill allows municipalities to place utilities within designated open space or perimeter buffer areas of subdivisions, as long as these areas do not include wetlands or protected shorelands. 

SB 508 - passed Senate.  modifies RSA 676:5, I to include the insertion that "All grounds for appeal must be stated in the initial notice." This change aims to streamline the appeal process and ensure that all relevant issues are clearly identified from the outset. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, RSA 676:5-a, which mandates that municipalities must stamp and accept revised plans submitted by applicants within three business days. The acceptance of these plans is contingent upon them reflecting specific alterations requested during the initial planning board review. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that applicants are not required to revise their plans more than once unless the revisions do not adequately address the comments or conditions from the initial review, thereby preventing excessive rounds of revision.

HB 1195 - received OTP from the House committee. greatly expands the existing zoning mandate requiring home-based day care be permitted as an accessory use. Allows family and group family child care as an accessory use to any primary residential use without local site plan review, as long as certain conditions are met.   It specifies that municipalities must allow the operation of child care centers by right on commercially zoned land, provided they comply with the licensing requirements set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Manufactured mandate: On Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m. in GP Room 231, the House Housing Committee has an executive session on HB 1357, which would allow manufactured housing in all residential zones. Would be a  statewide mandate. 

Sludge application moratorium: On Tuesday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. in GP Room 153, the House Environment and Agriculture Committee has a work session on HB 1275, which creates a fund for farmers who have experienced losses or incurred costs due to the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil, water, or agricultural products, including as a result of standard agricultural practices like the application of sludge or biosolids. The fund will be financed through litigation recoveries, grants, and donations. This bill also imposes a five-year moratorium on the land application of sludge and biosolids for agricultural use, which would deprive municipal wastewater utilities of a major pathway of biosolid management and lead to higher costs and operational challenges.  Funds from the Agricultural PFAS Relief Fund cannot be distributed to entities that have operated solid waste management facilities or held permits for sludge or biosolid processing. The bill prioritizes funding based on criteria such as the historical application of sludge and current land use, ensuring that assistance is directed to those most affected by PFAS contamination

HB 1581 - This bill mandates that municipalities must notify property owners of any changes to their property's assessed valuation within 14 days of the change being recorded, unless the adjustment is part of a municipality-wide revaluation. The new legal language added to RSA 75:8 specifies that the notice must include the municipality's contact information, such as the address, hours of operation, and phone number, as well as details on how to access the assessment online if available. The bill is expected to have a fiscal impact on local expenditures, with an indeterminable increase estimated to be less than $10,000 per municipality due to costs associated with staff time, printing, and mailing the notices. 

HB 244 - Would change building inspector to  building official.  Hearing: 03/03/2026, Room 122-123 .  Adds : XII. The building official shall have the authority to order occupants to vacate a building, structure, or other premises if the inspector determines, based on reasonable information and belief, that there is imminent danger of failure or collapse, or the condition of such premises otherwise constitutes a clear and imminent danger to the life or 37 safety of occupants or other persons and that protection of life or safety requires vacating the premises. Such an order shall be subject to the procedures of RSA 147:16-a, which shall supersede inconsistent provisions contained in any local code or code adopted by reference. XIII. The provisions of paragraph I shall not apply to a residence which is occupied by the owner and his or her immediate family, unless the condition of such premises constitutes a clear and imminent danger to the life or health of persons other than the occupant or occupants.  This bill does not prohibit the ZBA from being the local Building code of Appeals but its jurisdiction shall be limited to hearing appeals of local amendments to the state building code or state fire code, and all other appeals shall be made to the building code review board under RSA 155-A:11-b.

HB 348  - Changes to Local Welfare Guidelines -  Hearing     03/03/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:30 am 

Will add: The criteria for determining eligibility for general assistance, which may require an individual to provide proof of residency prior to being approved for such assistance. Acceptable evidence of an individual's residence may include a lease, car registration, utility bill, or any government-issued document with an address matching the stated residence.

 (1) Special consideration maybe provided  to non-residents who have left their town of origin due to domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, or human trafficking.

 (2) The governing body may, at its discretion, authorize the local assistance administrator to provide emergency assistance to a non-resident for up to 72 hours to allow application and communication coordination with the town of origin.

Also adds :  (f) A monthly local assistance  limit of not less than 50 percent of the federal poverty level.

From Chief Nicoll :

1. Fire & Police Associations have set a date of Saturday March 7th for a Pancake Breakfast @ the fire station from 8am-10am.  No cost for the breakfast but we will be accepting any donations.  Fire Station approved for use?

2. The Rescue truck has been striped and I have been working with Kevin Brown to set up a time to bring it to MA in the next few weeks to have the holes cut in the engine. We will notofy DES and see if they want to be present.

SELECTMEN REPORTS

1. Recreation Commission Representative - F. Robert Leary Sr.

2. School Facilities Improvement Committee - John Brunelle

3. Budget Committee Representative - John Brunelle

4. Planning Board Representative - Steven G. Gannon

5. Capital Improvement Committee Representative - Kimberly M. Queenan

6. Conservation Commission Representative - Dianne Plansky

7. Heritage Commission Representative -    

8. Emergency Management Team - John Brunelle

9. Energy Committee - Steven G. Gannon

10. Economic Development Committee - Kimberly M. Queenan

 Adjournment