Committee approves series of DOT disposals, easement and land sales; informational updates received

The Long Range Capital Planning & Utilization Committee approved a set of property transactions proposed by the Department of Transportation and other agencies, including public listings, a permanent utility easement, direct sales and related administrative steps.

Key actions approved (voice votes; motions carried):

- LRCP25‑020 (Department of Transportation): Authorize disposal and listing of a former maintenance parcel at 75 Route 27 in Raymond. DOT described a 2,400 square‑foot garage, an underground storage tank and a septic system; the department will list the property on the open market at $499,000 with a $1,100 administrative fee, and will require a boundary survey by the buyer. The town of Raymond declined interest; DOT will also solicit interest from New Hampshire Housing.

- LRCP25‑021 (Department of Transportation): Authorize disposal and listing of 3.11 acres on the southerly side of Indian Brook Drive in Dover, previously a Spalding Turnpike maintenance facility. DOT will list the parcel with a prequalified realtor for a one‑year term at not less than $660,000 plus a $1,100 administrative fee and will solicit interest from the City of Dover and New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority.

- LRCP25‑022 (Department of Transportation): Authorize a permanent utility easement to the Conway Water Precinct across a roughly 1.21‑acre area of a 46‑acre state parcel originally acquired for the Conway Bypass. DOT reported the easement consideration at $36,000 plus a $1,100 administrative fee; Conway Water Precinct must provide a boundary survey.

- LRCP25‑023 (Department of Transportation): Approve a direct sale of a portion of limited‑access right of way at I‑95 Exit 1 southbound ramp in Seabrook to C and J Seabrook LLC for $218,700 plus a $1,100 administrative fee. DOT noted Federal Highway Administration approval will be required to discontinue that portion of the limited access right of way. A representative of C & J told the committee the Seabrook facility is landlocked and the parcel would allow the operator to expand parking; the representative confirmed the operator charges for parking and has invested in paving and security at other facilities.

- LRCP25‑025 (Department of Transportation): Approve a direct sale of roughly 0.4 acres on the northerly side of Northeastern Boulevard in Salem to Brooks Property LLC for $107,500 plus a $1,100 administrative fee. DOT will require a boundary survey and will solicit interest from the Town of Salem and New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority.

Other items: The committee received an informational update from the New Hampshire Liquor Commission regarding the I‑95 Welcome Center liquor commission land; DOT said the site will go through an RFP process rather than a direct sale (no action was required). The committee also accepted informational minutes from the New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development (meeting of March 6) and noted three memoranda for surplus land review in New Ipswich, Belmont and Lebanon.

Most motions to approve DOT items were made by members present and carried by voice vote after brief committee questions. Each sale or easement includes a condition requiring a buyer or grantee boundary survey and an administrative fee of $1,100 unless otherwise noted. Several items noted outreach to municipal governments and the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority before final disposition. FHWA approval is required for the Seabrook sale before the state can discontinue limited‑access right of way.

Votes at a glance (all approved): LRCP25‑020 (Raymond listing) approved; LRCP25‑021 (Dover listing) approved; LRCP25‑022 (Conway easement) approved; LRCP25‑023 (Seabrook direct sale) approved; LRCP25‑024 (BEA lease amendment) approved (covered separately); LRCP25‑025 (Salem sale) approved; LRCP25‑026 (DES transfer to New Ipswich) approved (covered separately).