Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectmen approve 2027 budgets for five town departments
Sandown Selectmen approved five 2027 departmental budgets totaling $1.2 million in gross expenses.
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Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission delays wetland ordinance, increases education budget
The Sandown Conservation Commission tabled its proposed wetland ordinance amendment to 2027, deciding to prioritize public education on proposed setback requirements.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board Approves 2027 Budgets, $87K Truck, Roadway Repairs
Sandown Selectmen approved 2027 budgets and authorized up to $87K for truck purchase. The Board voted unanimously on 12 of 13 proposed departmental budgets totaling roughly $100,500, tabling the Trustees of Trust Fund budget for full board discussion.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectmen approve prior minutes, accept $30 donation
Sandown Board of Selectmen holds routine September meeting with limited public action. The board voted 4-0 to approve prior meeting minutes, with Selectman Ben Sharpe moving and Selectman Ed Mencis seconding. The selectmen accepted a $30 donation to the Old Home Day Donation Trust Fund, moved by
Government · Conservation Commission
Sandown Conservation Commission approves $1,200 brush-clearing contract
Sandown Conservation Commission approves $1,200 contract to clear brush at town forest. The board unanimously authorized payment to contractor Devon Preston to clear vegetation at the Fremont Road Town Forest field, work that will enable future maintenance by Chairman Brian Butler. Members
Government · Zoning Board of Adjustment
Zoning Board Raises Newspaper Notification Fee
Sandown Zoning Board increases newspaper notification fee to $200 and approves budget changes. The board unanimously raised the newspaper notification fee from $125 to $200, adding a $5 handling charge and postage, after determining actual notification costs averaged $210 between February 2025 and
Government · Recreation
Sandown Recreation approves digger, structure purchases; reviews 2027 budget
Sandown Recreation Commission reviews 2027 budget; director may go full-time. Recreation Director Becky Francis presented the 2027 budget draft, with members discussing adjustments to mowing costs, lifeguard wages, and potentially moving Francis to full-time status. The commission approved a 3,000
Government · Joint Loss Management Committee
Sandown Loss Management Committee reviews facility conditions
Sandown Loss Management Committee highlights facility maintenance needs at September meeting. Chairman Andrew Artimovich presided over the meeting where water testing from June showed no issues and one worker's compensation incident occurred at the Transfer Station. Facility self-inspections
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board approves Hersey Road two-lot subdivision
Planning Board approves Hersey Road two-lot subdivision with recreation waiver. The board unanimously approved Mark Calledare's subdivision at Tax Map 12 Lot 8, 25 Hersey Road, granting a waiver of onsite recreation requirements in exchange for a $1,000 voluntary donation to the Recreation
Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectmen approve fuel supply contracts, organize library cleanup
Sandown Board of Selectmen approves one-year fuel supply contracts. The five-member board unanimously selected Haffner's for gasoline and diesel, and Palmer Gas and Oil for heating oil and propane. The selectmen also consented to a library cleanup day on September 19 and discussed a $7,425 Homeland
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