Sandown Heritage Commission cancels fall fair, flags safety issue at historic depot. During its September 3 meeting, Commission Chair Pamela Gaudreau cancelled the Fall Heritage Fair due to scheduling conflicts with local fairs and only one vendor commitment. The commission approved its August 6
The Sandown Recreation Commission approves $3,000 in equipment funding and plans expanded programming. The board discussed a revised 2027 budget that increases community programs from $3,500 to $8,000. Recreation Director Becky Francis reported on fall activities including adult craft night at $25,
Selectmen approve 2027 pay increase at 4 percent total, split 3-1. The Board voted August 31 to set non-union town employee compensation at 3 percent COLA matrix plus 1 percent additional COLA totaling $52,775, with Selectman Ben Sharpe voting against the motion. Selectman Ed Mencis moved the
Sandown Zoning Board of Adjustment approves two residential variances. The board unanimously approved a variance for Marc and Jennifer Marois to build a single-family home on 18 Brian Street with 175 feet of frontage, below the 200-foot minimum, with Board Member John White citing no safety
Sandown Selectmen hold plow rates steady while approving higher salt costs. The board voted 5-0 to maintain the winter maintenance and snow removal contract at 2025-2026 rates, authorizing Public Works Director Rich O'Hanley to accept new Morton's pricing of $75.42 per ton for Bulk Safety Salt and
The Sandown Recreation Commission approved prior minutes and reviewed the summer recreation program on August 19. Recreation Director Becky Francis reported positive parent survey feedback from 21 initial responses and maintained registration of approximately 90 participants, though coordinator
Sandown Planning Board continues four major development hearings. The board deferred decisions on applications from NTV Builders, LLC for a 21-unit residential subdivision (Noah Estates) and The Sanctuary Estates, LLC for a 32-unit recreational camping complex with approximately 320-foot driveway
The Sandown Conservation Commission unanimously approved $2,880 for environmental consulting on the Hunt Pond Boardwalk Project. Chairman Brian Butler led the board in voting to allocate funds from the Environmental Consultant budget line to West Environmental Services. The board also scheduled Red
Selectmen approve firefighter and office assistant hires, reshuffle senior affairs committee. Vice-Chairman Meganne Daly presided as the Board unanimously appointed Benjamin Winter as Firefighter/EMT at $19.19 per hour effective August 10, 2026, and Lisa Butler as part-time office assistant to the
Sandown Heritage Commission coordinates fall heritage events, approves prior minutes. Commission Chair Pamela Gaudreau, Vice Chair Fran Rosenau, and Clerk Peter Koester unanimously approved the July 2, 2026 meeting minutes and a $19.39 reimbursement to Gaudreau for Redcoats & Rebels refreshments.