The Town Council will be discussing Charter amendments proposed by the Town Manager at the 1/12/2026 meeting. The proposed Charter changes were sent to the State Attorney General for review, while the AG did not object to the amendments, they did find a problem with the current Charter January 8,…
Londonderry Welcomes James R. Young Jr. as New Fire Chief
NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, January 8, 2026Kirsten HildonenAdministrative Services Director(603) 421-1353 Londonderry Welcomes James R. Young Jr. as New Fire Chief LONDONDERRY, N.H. – The Town of Londonderry is proud to announce the appointment ofJames R. Young Jr. as its new Fire Chief, effective February 17, 2026. With more than…
New Page – 2026 Town and School Election Information for 3/10/2026
2026 Town and School March 10th Election Information page located HERE. The page will be updated as new information is posted. The 2025 Election information page is HERE
Town Open Elected Positions for 3/10/2026
Notice of Open Elected Positions in the Town of Londonderry for the election on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Current office holders are listed below. Town CouncilThe Town Council’s mission is to facilitate the timely delivery of consistently superior local government services to meet the needs of Londonderry’s diverse public interests…
Londonderry Town Blunderground
There is a new Londonderry Facebook page in town as of November. The Londonderry Town Blunderground a ‘satire/parody’ site run by an anonymous individual. The page has 68 followers including Sherry Farrell, Londonderry Town Clerk, John Farrell for Londonderry Town Council, Londonderry NH Democrats, and the now defunct Londonderry News…
IT Personnel and Budgetary Restructuring Discussions
Town Council Meeting 12/8/2025. Town Council and Budget Committee discussion, regarding the transition of two contracted Information Technology (IT) positions to full-time town employees. A central issue is the significant increase in cost—estimated to be around $130,000 to fully staff the positions, budgeted collectively at over $400,000—which some members want to cut…
Town Clerk Compensation and Full-Time Status Debate
Town Council meeting on 11/3/2025. Town Manager, Shaun Mulhullond, discuses the current and proposed compensation and benefits for the town clerk position. Mulhullond argues that the clerk, despite being designated as part-time by a previous warrant article, performs a full-time, professional job comparable to those in larger communities, and is…
Public Hearing Town Budget, 12/15/2025
Receive Public input, discuss, and act upon fiscal year 2027 budget.Presentation: Shaun Mulholland, Town ManagerOpening of the Public Hearing:Questions & Comments by the Public:Closing of the Public Hearing:Council Deliberation & Action: Documents:
16 Percent Raises: Non-Union Compensation Debate
Town Council meeting on 12/8/2025 a heated public discussion among town officials regarding significant, non-union raises given to a small group of non-represented employees, including department heads and the town manager. Town Councilor Deb Paul initiates the discussion by demanding the total dollar amount and average percentage of these increases, which is…
Kristine Perez Announces Intention to Run for Town Council in 2026
Kristine Perez formally declared her intention to run in the March 2026 election for Town Council and outlined her qualifications, noting her consistent attendance at local governmental and educational board meetings. She emphasizes that her campaign will focus on honesty, transparency, and listening to resident concerns, assuring the public that she has no personal…
Council Ethics Conflict? Documents in Question
A question was posted on the TU Facebook page concerning the Planning Board Appointments: A Council Ethics Conflict post. What’s the ethics complaint exactly? Bouchard stating that something was illegal and/or unethical. He then waives around document that he claims is public but may, in fact, not be public. That…
Planning Board Appointments: A Council Ethics Conflict
Town Council meeting 12/1/2025 discussing Planning Board appointments, which proposed naming John Farrell and Tony DeFrancesco as full-time members. While the proponents argued the nominations fostered a necessary balance of experience and fresh faces, the discussion quickly devolved into a bitter ethical dispute. One council member, Dan Bouchard, vehemently opposed John Farrell’s appointment, accusing…
Town Hall: Traffic, Growth, and Infrastructure
Town Leadership Town Hall meeting held on 11/13/2025, primarily featuring Town Manager Shaun Mulholland as the moderator and comments from various citizens and town council members regarding local governance issues. A central and recurring theme is the significant traffic and safety problems stemming from rapid residential and commercial growth within the town. Residents express deep…
Planning Board Appointment and Process Recommendations
Discussion among planning board members and a town council liaison regarding issues with the current nomination and appointment process for board vacancies. A central concern is the lack of communication and a procedural change that now requires current alternate members to formally apply for full-time positions, a step not previously mandated. The conversation highlights…
Planning Board Candidate Interview with Former Town Councilor John Farrell
Town Council interview for a planning board seat with former Town Councilor John Farrell. Farrell, who has served on the planning board and town council, discusses his extensive experience, including his involvement with the Open Space Committee and his historical knowledge of community development issues. The questions posed by a council member often…
Former Town Councilor Applies for Planning Board Seat
Former Town Councilor John Farrell has applied for an open position on the Planning Board. Farrell is one of nine candidates interested in serving on the board. PLANNING BOARDOpen Positions:Two (2) Three-Year Full Member PositionsOne (1) Three-Year Alternate Position Applicants:Jason Knights (current full member) would like an alternate position onlyRyan…
Appointing Boards and Commissions: A Call for Reform
Conservation Commission Chair Marge Badois addressed the town council during public comment on 11/10/2025. Badois recommended that the Town Council reevaluate the procedure for appointing individuals to various boards and commissions, specifically suggesting that boards be allowed to give input on applicants. She used the Conservation Commission as a key…
Stephen Conroy for Londonderry Town Council
The filing perion to run for elected office is not until January, but one candidate has begun his campaign early. Stephen Conroy is running for Town Council he will be challenging incumbent Councilors Ron Dunn and Ted Combes, should they decide to run for reelection. Conroy has a Facebook pager…