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Marlborough selectmen approve payroll and payments, accept small donations and handle routine permits; discuss Memorial Day and library drainage
Summary
At its April 1 meeting the Marlborough Board of Selectmen unanimously approved an April 2 payroll warrant of $16,316.06 and an accounts payable manifest of $56,839.82, accepted two $50 donations for the Revolutionary War monument under RSA 31:95(b), and reviewed several permit applications; the board also discussed Memorial Day payments, a town flag replacement, and a proposal to install a dry well at the Forest Free Library.
The Marlborough Board of Selectmen on April 1 unanimously approved an April 2 payroll warrant for $16,316.06 and an accounts payable manifest for $56,839.82 after a motion by Selectman Nelson and a second from Selectman Pitt. The board also unanimously approved the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes.
Selectman Pitt moved and Selectman Nelson seconded approval of two unanticipated-revenue donations totaling $100 for the Revolutionary War Monument under NH RSA 31:95(b): Marge and Carl Shepardson ($50) and Linda Ferranti-Nesbeda ($50). The vote to accept the donations was unanimous.
The board reviewed and signed routine paperwork including a Notice of Intent to Excavate (Map 26-287-01-E), the 2025 Municipal Assessment Data Certificate, electrical permit applications for Map 03-090-E39 and 03-090-C17, building and electrical permit applications for Map 08-028, and a building permit application for Map 12-008.
On community items, attendee Drew Cullen asked whether the town would issue checks to pay the Memorial Day band and bagpipers; Town Administrator Ellen Smith asked Cullen to submit the request by email so staff could process payment. Cullen also asked how the American Legion is reimbursed for flags attached to utility poles; TA Smith said the expense is charged to the Patriotic Purposes budget and requested supporting documentation if the Legion already paid.
Matt Patnode, Director of Public Works, recommended installing a dry well at the Forest Free Library to replace a retention pond; Chairman Paight will speak to the Library Director and TA Smith will check whether DPW can store stones at the DPW garage until needed. There was also discussion about the front light at the library and the possibility of a solar light for the flagpole; the American Legion is exploring a solar option.
A real estate agent contacted the town about 89 Main Street, which is listed as commercial in the assessing system. The board said the property card can be updated to residential once a new owner uses the property exclusively for residential purposes; the current operation had been approved by Special Exception.
At noon the board entered a nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3, II(a) on personnel matters (roll call: Paight, Pitt, Nelson). The public session reconvened at 12:50 p.m.; the board voted to seal the nonpublic minutes. Selectman Nelson moved to adjourn at 12:50 p.m.; Selectman Pitt seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: These routine approvals and small donations enable municipal operations and local commemorations; the library drainage recommendation and flag replacements reflect minor capital and community-preparedness work that will require follow-up at the staff level.
