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Atkinson Conservation Commission meets Feb. 25: non-public session, routine approvals and event planning

Atkinson Conservation Commission · February 25, 2026

Summary

At its Feb. 25 meeting the Commission approved prior minutes, held a non-public session on pending litigation (minutes sealed), discussed trail and culvert updates, and set dates for upcoming meetings and events including Atkinson Day on Sept. 12.

The Atkinson Conservation Commission conducted routine business at its Feb. 25 meeting, approving previous minutes, entering a non-public session on pending litigation, and discussing trail maintenance and upcoming events.

Vice Chair Bill Steele moved to approve the Jan. 28 minutes; the motion was seconded by Secretary Suzie Newman and approved with a recorded vote of 6 yes, 0 no and 1 abstention. Later the Commission entered a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II(e) to consider pending litigation; the roll-call vote to enter non-public was 7-0-0. After returning to public session at 8:00 p.m., the Commission voted 7-0-0 to seal the non-public minutes.

Chair Paul Wainwright updated members on a wildlife-friendly culvert mitigation plan being drafted by the town’s environmental consultant and reported Keach-Nordstrom is assisting with property-line work; potential encroachment issues will be discussed with the Town Manager and neighbors. Member John Fournier reported Slade All-Persons Trails have seen snowshoeing and walking activity, and Scouts (Troop 9) will help with spring trail work and habitat projects. Secretary Suzie Newman said a pollinator event initially planned for April will likely be postponed and that the Commission should begin planning Atkinson Day (Sept. 12).

The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. after a motion by Vice Chair Steele that passed 7-0-0. Minutes were recorded by Recording Clerk Gretchen Grosky.

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