New Boston, NH

Boards and Committees

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Capital Improvements Committee

Overview

The Planning Board is authorized by the local legislative body (town meeting) to prepare and amend a recommended program of municipal capital improvements. To help accomplish this, the Planning Board appoints a subcommittee known as the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Advisory Committee to develop the recommendations. The CIP Committee is made up of one Planning Board member, two Finance Committee members, one Select Board member and three at-large citizens.

Annually, the CIP Advisory Committee reviews capital needs and recommends a program of capital improvement projects over a six-year period. The primary purpose of the CIP Advisory Committee is to aid the Select Board and the Finance Committee in their consideration of the ensuing annual budget.

  • In order to be considered for CIP participation the item must:

    • Have a cost greater than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00)
    • Have a useful lifespan of greater than two years.

  • Trade in and/or sale recoveries anticipated for current year budget items must be represented in the Project Worksheet and Submission forms.

  • To stabilize the 6-year schedule new projects will not be accepted for that time frame unless the majority of the Committee considers the item to be of an emergency nature.

  • Departmental projects will be prioritized, as follows:

    • Committed Funds (e.g. bond payments and items mandated by law)
    • Life Safety (e.g. Fire/Police items)
    • Infrastructure (e.g. Roads and Bridges)
    • Community Services and Facilities (e.g. Libraries, Recreation items)

  • Capital Reserve Funds may be proposed for items of greater than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00)

Benefits

  • The Capital Improvements Program provides an important link between broadly stated planning goals and specific capital appropriation requests.
  • The CIP process is an initial vetting and balancing of identified capital needs conducted by citizen volunteers.
  • The CIP process encourages cooperative project planning. Major capital projects are forecasted within a flexible framework designed to distribute the tax burden attributable to capital expenditures over time thereby contributing to a stable tax rate.
  • The CIP process helps make voters aware of proposed improvements that may be of particular interest and about major proposals that will likely come before future town or school district meetings.

Committee Members

  • Jennifer Allocca - Chair - Term Expires 2026
  • Fred Hayes - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Matt Beaulieu - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Bill McFadden - Select Board Rep
  • Zane Merva - Planning Board Rep
  • Palani Tellez-Giron - Finance Committee Rep
  • Nicole Treat - Finance Committee Rep

Meetings are held during the month of October in the Town Hall Conference room. Meetings are available for public viewing on Town Hall Streams.

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Cemetery Trustees

Overview

The New Boston Cemetery Commission is dedicated to preserving the history and sanctity of our town’s cemeteries. With responsibility for five cemeteries, we invite residents to connect with us if they have information about graveyards on their properties or elsewhere in the community.

Bunker Hill Cemetery

Location: North end of town on Bunker Hill Road\ A historical site marked by a low stone perimeter and an adjacent old logging road. It contains six field stones marking unknown graves, likely of the Livingstone or Lemonstone family. As one of the oldest cemeteries, it appears on the 1858 map of New Boston. Ongoing research continues to unearth its past.

Cemetery Road Cemetery

Each year, volunteers and 5th-grade students from the New Boston Central School place flags by the U.S. Military Veterans’ graves in preparation for Memorial Day. Accurate maps guide this effort, though they are volunteer-created and may not be entirely precise. Flags are removed just before Thanksgiving. We encourage community members to report any inaccuracies or missing flags to our volunteers.

Dennison Road Cemetery

Location: Northwest corner of New Boston, on private land. This larger cemetery is defined by a stone wall and prominent entrance boulders. It hosts numerous fieldstone markers and notably includes the graves of Jacob Dodge and his son Jacob. Historically significant, it likely served the Bennette and Andrews families and their neighbors.

Eaton Cemetery

Location: Route 77, across from Woodbury Lane. Marked by corner posts and orange tape, this family cemetery has a challenging right of way due to overgrowth. It contains three marble headstones with matching footstones. This Cemetery has been abandoned for many years. The Eaton family buried here were the last of their line.

  • William E. Eaton - died in 1904 - no grave marker
  • Harriet Gould Eaton - wife - died in 1859 - no grave marker
  • Olive Eaton - daughter - died 1863 (12 yrs.) - headstone
  • Viola Eaton - daughter - died 1889 (27 yrs.) - headstone
  • Harriet Eaton - daughter - died 1915 (70 yrs.) - no grave marker - the last of the family members to be buried in this Cemetery
  • Hannah Gould from Weare, NH - sister to Harriet Gould Eaton - died 1854 (22 yrs.) - headstone

North Side Cemetery

Location: Saunders Hill Road, privately owned land. Also known as the Gregg Cemetery, it is situated on a hill, obscured from road view. Despite overgrown access, it is defined by a stone wall with a missing gate and houses approximately 18 marked graves.

  • Hugh Blair & Family - died 1862 - Mother and two Brothers - all on same stone
  • Ann Cochran - died 1839 (74 yrs.)
  • Jean C. Cochran - died 1786 (22 yrs.)
  • Andrew Cochran - died 1781 (21 yrs.)
  • Abraham Cochran - died 1776 (47 yrs.)
  • Jennet Ferson - died 1804 (86 yrs.)
  • Deacon James Ferson - died 1792 (76 yrs.)
  • Paul Ferson - died 1798 (66 yrs.)
  • Ann Smith - died 1816 (72 yrs.)
  • Deacon John Smith - died 1800 (74 yrs.)
  • James Gregg - died 1800 (74 yrs.)
  • Jennet Gregg - died 1820 (82 yrs.)
  • Jane Gregg - died 1800 (31 yrs.)

There is a plot marked with Granite posts - no markers found.

Contact Information

Our dedicated volunteers are here to assist with any inquiries or concerns regarding the cemeteries:

  • Bill Vickery - 603-487-5459 - Volunteer
  • Maureen Mansfield - 603-487-2212 - Volunteer

Feel free to reach out to us for more information or to participate in our community efforts to honor and maintain these sacred spaces.

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Community Power Aggregation Committee

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Conservation Commission

Overview

Since New Boston’s earliest days, the Piscataquog River, which actually means Place of Deer, has influenced residents’ lifestyles. In addition to providing settlers with food, it also supplied power for over 100 mills and early industries. Townspeople’s continuous respect for our river has resulted in the preservation of its scenic qualities. The town owns several parcels of riverfront land which have been set aside for our use and are managed and monitored by the Conservation Commission. Trails on three of these pieces provide access to quiet forests, magnificent hilltop views, a beaver pond, and hidden spots from which we can witness some of nature’s wonders. The Commission hopes that you will enjoy and use these Trail Brochures to help you become better acquainted with the jewels that the town has set aside for your enjoyment.

Committee Members

  • Scott Chouinard - Chair - Term Expires 2026
  • Louise Robie - Vice Chair - Term Expires 2027
  • Esther Brown - Secretary - Term Expires 2027
  • Laura Bernard - Treasurer - Term Expires 2028
  • Barbara Thomson - Member - Term Expires 2027
  • David Bellemore - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Lee Cronk - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Betsy Whitman - Term Expires 2026

Key Contact: Scott Chouinard

Conservation Areas

General Rules

  • Multi-use trails: hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, riding.
  • Share the Trail: Slow down and communicate when passing.
  • No Unauthorized Motorized Vehicles, No Fires, No Camping, No Digging, NO TRASH.
  • Leave No Trace: Pick up after yourself, your children, & your animals.
  • NOTE: Town-owned properties allow hunting during season - be aware, wear orange. RSA 207:3-a and 644:13
  • Trail Etiquette: Bikers yield to hikers and horses. Hikers yield to horses.

Volunteer Opportunities

Ever thought about volunteering some of your time? Do you enjoy the outdoors and don’t mind getting a little dirty? Or maybe you have some grant-writing expertise or are great at writing in general. There are so many ways your can help the New Boston Conservation Commission and below are just a few.

  • Currently looking for volunteers passionate about our New Boston Rail Trail. We are looking for form a “Friends of the Rail Trail” 501c(3) non-profit organization to focus on the maintenance, management and long-range planning for the future of our Rail Trail.
  • In need of volunteers to sign up as “SWAT Team Members” to help with ongoing trail maintenance on any of our 9 Conservation properties.
  • Always looking for Trail Rangers - individuals/families who will take on the responsibility of annual monitoring of Conservation properties (we provide training).

If you are interested in helping out, please contact the Conservation Commission via email.

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Economic Development Committee

Overview

The New Boston Economic Development Committee (NBEDC) is a group of citizens and business representatives appointed by the New Boston Select Board, whose purpose is to promote economic development in New Boston. 

Mission

  • Promote Economic prosperity in the Town
  • Attract new businesses that increase the tax base
  • Encourage existing businesses to renovate or expand
  • Increase the tax base through projects, programs, and activities
  • Seek the support of other Town departments and State Agencies for specific projects
  • Stay in alignment with the New Boston Master Plan

It is important to stay consistent with New Boston’s rural character and engage with the citizens and business owners to guide economic development activity.  We invite the public to attend NBEDC meetings and reach out to committee members at EconomicDevelopmentCommittee@newbostonnh.gov.

The New Boston Economic Development Committee meets monthly with meeting date and time posted to the Town calendar.

Committee Members

  • Jimmy Allen - Member
  • Ben Kent - Member
  • Shannon MacKay - Ex-Officio - Community Development Director
  • Peter Hogan - Ex-Officio - Planning Board Chair
  • Kary Jencks - Ex-Officio - Select Board Member

Committee Contact:

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Energy Commission

Mission

  • To promote energy conservation, efficiency and renewables to reduce energy consumption, save money, strengthen the local economy and improve the environment.
  • To study, advise and educate the citizens and town officials on policy and actions to reduce carbon emission.
  • To support, encourage and celebrate actions that will lead to carbon emission reductions, while protecting the economy and natural resources.

Goals

  • To reduce New Boston carbon emission 80% by 2050
  • To advise and implement actions in accordance with the mission
  • To increase community awareness and participation in energy and environmental issues
  • To increase renewables

Commission Members

  • Daryl Luter - Chair - Term Expires 2026
  • Donna Mombourquette - Secretary - Term Expires 2027
  • David Mullin - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Susan Carr - Alternate - Term Expires 2026
  • Kevin G. Collimore - Ex-Officio - Select Board Member

Key Contact - Daryl Luter

  • Address: PO Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070
  • Email:

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Finance Committee

Overview

The New Boston Finance Committee review both the Town and School Budgets and makes recommendations about these budgets to Town officials, the School Board, and voters. The Committee includes a representative from the Select Board, School Board, and five townspeople who are appointed by the Select Board. The Select Board seek volunteers who are a cross-section of the Town population: homemakers, retired people, and businesspeople. We serve three-year terms, and there are generally one or two open positions each year.

Duties

The Finance Committee meets Thursday evenings, beginning in November until January. At each meeting, we typically review the budgets of two or more Town departments or the school budget.

This is more interesting than you may think, because there is generally a story behind every change to a budget. We learn a lot about Town government, how the Highway Department maintains 100 miles of roads, how the Police and Fire Departments provide public safety, how the Transfer Station handles over 2,500 tons of waste and recyclables each year, how the Library and Recreation Commission provide cultural resources to the Town, and how the school educates our children. Being on the Finance Committee is an education in itself!

In addition to listening to the Town Departments and School Board, the Finance Committee provides feedback from our perspective as voters and taxpayers. Most of us are not accountants, as the Town and School have administrators and auditors who are responsible for the actual finances, our role is purely advisory.

Committee Members

  • Mark Suennen - Chair - Term Expires 2028
  • Matthew Beaulieu - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Todd Biggs - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Palani Tellez-Giron - Member - Term Expires 2027
  • Howard Bailynson - Member - Term Expires 2027
  • Daniel Jeffries - Alternate - Term Expires 2027
  • Bill McFadden - Ex-Officio - Select Board Member
  • Nicole Treat - Ex-Officio - School Board Representative

Staff Contact: Maralyn Segien

  • Address: 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, PO Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070
  • Phone: 603-487-2500 x 160
  • Email:

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Fire Station Advisory Committee

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Fire Wards

Overview

Welcome to the official webpage for the New Boston Fire Wards. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of our community.

Fire Wards

  • Cliff Plourde - Term Expires 2027
  • Brandon Merron - Term Expires 2028
  • Wayne Blassberg - Term Expires 2026
  • Joe Segien - Term Expires 2026
  • Bruce McKim - Term Expires 2027
  • Derek Danis - Term Expires 2028
  • Mark Shatney - Term Expires 2028

Key Contact

  • Cliff Plourde
  • Address: 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, PO Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070
  • Phone: 603-487-2500 x 310
  • Email:

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Forestry

Mission Statement

The Forestry Committee, a group of volunteers from the town appointed by the Select Board, shall manage the town forests. The main purpose of having town forests is to encourage the proper management of timber, firewood and other natural resources through planting, timber stand improvement, thinning, harvesting, reforestation and other multiple use programs consistent with the forest management program, any deed restrictions and pertinent local ordinances or regulations (Per RSA 31:111)

Recreational Use Policy:

The use of wheeled motorized vehicles is not permitted on town forest land, with the exception of individuals needing handicapped access.

Current Projects:

  • Working on the Lydia Dodge Lot - Boundary lines - Forest inventory sampling plots
  • Marking timber on the Johnson Lot
  • Update Forest Management Plans

Committee Members

  • Elizabeth McKinley - Chair - Term Expires 2028
  • Graham Pendlebury - Vice Chair - Term Expires 2025
  • Tom Miller - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Willard Dodge - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • David Kent - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Joe Constance - Alternate - Term Expires 2028

Committee Contact

  • Address: PO Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070

Town Forests

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Fourth of July Association

Overview

The New Boston Fourth of July Association, Inc. is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that was formed to continue and grow the tradition of New Boston’s cherished Fourth of July Celebration. The Association plans and oversees all celebration events and entertainment. For more detailed information, please visit the Fourth of July Association’s website or visit us on Facebook.

Association Members

  • Laura Bernard - President, Parade Chair
  • Jennifer Allocca - Vice President, Treasurer, & Fireworks
  • Amy Parrish - Secretary
  • Jason Miller - Beer Tent
  • Francis Despres - Beer Tent
  • Nicole Fillmore - Gate
  • Dick Joyal - Chicken BBQ
  • Jacqui Fillmore - Chicken BBQ
  • Amy Welch - Sponsorships
  • April Gill - Activities & Entertainment
  • Victor Parrish - Promotions
  • Wayne Daniels - Fireworks
  • Mark Dudley - Concessions
  • Grounds - OPEN *Volunteer Opportunity!*
  • Parking - OPEN *Volunteer Opportunity!*
  • Traffic - OPEN *Volunteer Opportunity!*

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Highway Safety Committee

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Open Space Committee

Mission

To preserve, protect, and enhance the Town’s scenic, recreational, open space and natural resources, as well as its environmentally sensitive areas, and where appropriate, to encourage the enjoyment thereof.

Protecting land in New Boston since 2002. Interested in protecting your land? Call 603-487-2500 x 160 and we will be in touch.

380+ Acres of Farmland Conserved

640+ Acres of Forestland Conserved

Committee Members

  • Jared Keyes - Chair - Term Expires 2028
  • David Woodbury - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Kenneth Lombard - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Peter Moloney - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Raleigh Bacon - Member - Term Expires 2027
  • Richard Sobodacha - Member - Term Expires 2027

Committee Contact

  • Address: 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, PO Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070
  • Phone: 603-487-2500 x 160

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Planning Board

Contact Information

  • Address: 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, PO Box 250, New Boston, NH, 03070
  • Phone: (603) 487-2500
  • Fax: (603) 487-2975
  • Hours: Monday-Friday - 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Key Contacts

  • Community Development Director - Shannon MacKay

    • Phone: (603) 487-2500 x141
    • Email:

  • Community Development Assistant - Sonya Fournier-Mitchell

    • Phone: (603) 487-2500 x142
    • Email:

Planning Board

  • Amy Sanders - Chair - Term Expires 2026
  • Scott Chouinard - Vice Chair - Term Expires: 2026
  • Peter Hogan - Secretary - Term Expires: 2027
  • Zane Merva - Member - Term Expires: 2028
  • Kary Jencks - Ex-Officio - Select Board Member

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Recreation Commission

Overview

The New Boston Recreation Commission meets in the “Old Engine House” at 5 Meetinghouse Hill Road. The building is on the Town Common between the Gazebo and Town Hall. The department was established by vote of the townspeople at the annual Town Meeting on March 4, 1975.

Mission

Our mission is to enrich and enhance the lives of the residents of New Boston. We accomplish this by providing safe, welcoming facilities and affordable, diverse recreation and cultural opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn, and build community.

Values Statement

The New Boston Recreation Department fulfills its mission by:

  1. Ensuring that activities are available to all New Boston residents regardless of age, race, sex, religion, physical or mental abilities and social or economic status while celebrating ethnic diversity.
  2. Being committed to public and employee safety.
  3. Encouraging public participation through outreach and community relations.
  4. Being fiscally responsible and embracing our role as stewards of the town’s trust.
  5. Recognizing contributions from volunteers that help make us successful.
  6. Using professional and equitable standards when planning to reflect community heritage, needs, and changing interests.
  7. Recognizing the added benefits of inter-agency and community relationships.

Vision Statement

We strive to be a partner in promoting community health and well-being through fun, engaging and memorable experiences and activities from the community.

Committee Members

  • Christopher Hall - Chair - Term Expires 2028
  • Kathleen Hawkes - Member - Term Expires 2027
  • Daniel O-Brien - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Lynn Wawrzyniak - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • William Platt - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Kristine Flythe - Ex-Officio - Director
  • Sheri Moloney - Financial Reporting

Committee Contact

  • Address: Old Engine House, 5 Meetinghouse Hill Road, PO Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070
  • Phone: 603-487-2880 x 1
  • Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

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Road Committee

Mission Statement

The Road Committee function is to evaluate, advise and make recommendations to the Select Board on the transportation infrastructure system for the Town of New Boston.

Committee Members

  • Mark Suennen - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • George St. John - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Kevin LaPointe - Member - Term Expires 2027
  • Benji Knapp - Road Agent, Ex-Officio
  • Kevin G. Collimore - Ex-Officio - Select Board Member

Committee Contact

  • Address: Old Coach Road, New Boston, NH 03070
  • Phone: 603-487-2279

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Select Board

Contact Information

  • Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
  • Address: 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, PO Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070
  • Phone: 603-487-2500 x 160
  • Fax: 603-487-2975
  • Email: select@newbostonnh.gov

Key Contacts

  • Maraly Segien - Assistant Town Administrator

    • Phone: (603) 487-2500 x160
    • Email:

  • Jen Webber - Select Board and Assessing Assistant

    • Phone: (603) 487-2500 x162
    • Email:

Board Members

  • Bill McFadden - Chair - Term Expires 2027
  • Kary Jencks - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Kevin G. Collimore - Member - Term Expires 2028

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Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Overview

The Transfer Station Advisory Committee serves in an advisory capacity to both the Transfer Station Manager and the Select Board, helping to address necessary issues and to establish broad long-term goals. As the population increases, consideration must be given to make some major changes. Ideas and/or comments regarding these new adjustments are always welcome. Please do not hesitate to contact the Committee.

Committee Members

  • Bruce McKim - Member - Term Expires 2027
  • Jim Keyes - Member - Term Expires 2027
  • Mary Koon - Member - Term Expires 2027
  • Gerry Cornett - Ex-Officio - Transfer Station Manager
  • Bill McFadden - Ex-Officio - Select Board Member

Committee Contact

  • Address: Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070

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Supervisors of the Checklist

Current Supervisors

  • David Mudrick - Term Expires 2030
  • Cathy Strausbaugh - Term Expires 2025
  • Wendy Lambert - Term Expires 2028

Contact Information

  • Address: 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, PO Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070
  • Phone: 603-487-3391

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Trustees of Trust Funds

Board Members

  • Wendy Lambert - Chair
  • R. Frederick Hayes - Bookkeeper
  • Jennifer M. Allocca - Secretary

Staff Contact

  • Maralyn Segien
  • Address: 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, PO Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070
  • Phone: 603-487-2500 x 160
  • Email:

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

Overview

The New Boston Zoning Board of Adjustment in an appointed (5) five full member board, with (2) two or more alternates. The ZBA meets the third Wednesday 6:30pm, as posted, to hear appeals to the following:

  • Appeal from Administrative Decision
  • Special Exceptions
  • Variance
  • Equitable Waivers of Dimensional Requirement

Board Members

  • Robert Garside - Chair - Term Expires 2028
  • Kristen Cray - Vice Chair - Term Expires 2028
  • Howard Bailynson - Clerk - Term Expires 2028
  • Nicholas Hayden - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Michael Constance - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Donna Mombourquette - Alternate - Term Expires 2028

Staff Contact

  • Shannon MacKay - Community Development Director
  • Address: 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, PO Box 250, New Boston, NH 03070
  • Phone: 603-487-2500 x141
  • Email:

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