MERRIMACK COUNTY — Commissioners received an update on a recently formed building committee that includes members of the county delegation and county staff; the committee reviewed scope, timeline and agreed to hold public meetings with Q&A and site visits.

Commissioner Bryce (first name used in discussion) and other staff described the committee’s role as a forum to answer delegation questions about scope, finances and timelines rather than to develop final project decisions. Meetings were scheduled for July 17, Aug. 7 and Sept. 18; the committee intends to post recordings, agendas and Q&A responses online after each session.

County staff emphasized that prior feasibility work and studies — including a county-funded feasibility study and consultant analysis — will be shared with the committee to explain how the project was developed. The committee plans facility walkthroughs at a future meeting so members can view existing spaces and better understand current uses across the building, which include administration, the sheriff’s office, daycare and assisted-living functions.

No formal board action was required; commissioners asked staff to continue coordinating schedules with the delegation and to post materials publicly to ensure transparency.