Town Council meeting on August 3rd, 2026, where officials and residents discuss several critical administrative and community issues. A central point of contention involves a request for transparency regarding a legal opinion on the veterans tax credit and the high costs associated with using outside legal counsel. The council also deliberates on the…
Recreation Commission Meeting, 7/13/2026
7/13/2026 Recreation Commission meeting focused on various town infrastructure improvements and upcoming community events. Members discussed several Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects, including the potential installation of synthetic turf fields, new pickleball courts, and the renovation of local skate parks. The committee reviewed the progress of summer youth camps and finalized details for Old Home Day activities, such as…
Londonderry and Litchfield Intermunicipal Fire and EMS Agreement Proposal
Town Council Meeting 8/3/2026 Londonderry Fire Department to provide ambulance and dispatch services to the neighboring town of Litchfield. Starting in January 2027, this intermunicipal agreement aims to add five full-time staff members, including a dispatcher and four firefighters, to improve emergency response capabilities. Officials emphasize that the expansion will be entirely funded by service fees and insurance reimbursements,…
Capital Improvements Plan Committee: Recreation Department Presentation
7/21/2026 Capital Improvement Program committee meeting where the Recreation Director presents several proposed municipal projects. The primary focus involves the restoration of tennis courts and the redevelopment of the local skate park, both of which have surpassed their functional lifespan. Discussions highlight a significant demand for new pickle ball courts and a five-year plan to modernize baseball dugouts to improve…
Resident: How the Free State Movement Is Reshaping New Hampshire – Part 1
Submitted by resident Kristine Perez The Free State project did not begin in New Hampshire. It began in academia in the mind of a young political scientist named Jason Soren. In 2001, Sorens, published an essay proposing that libertarians abandon national politics and concentrate their efforts in a single small…
Londonderry Strategic Plan Deferral and Budget Alignment Process
Town Council Meeting 8/3/2026 The Londonderry Town Council voted to delay the adoption of its fiscal year 2027-2029 strategic plan until the spring of 2027. The town manager recommended this pause because the council lacks a durable consensus on the plan’s scope and the current draft no longer aligns with the upcoming budget cycle. While…
Transparency and the Veterans Tax Credit Legal Opinion
Town Council Meeting 8/3/2026 Glenn Douglas TownUnderground.com advocates for the release of a confidential legal opinion regarding a veterans tax credit. While Douglas argues that transparency would resolve public confusion, town officials contend that the document is currently protected by attorney-client privilege. The discussion shifts toward the procedural steps required to waive this privilege, such as adding…
Council Conflict Over Legal Expenditures and Charter Authority
8/3/2026 Town Council Meeting/ Councilor Dan Bouchard expresses frustration regarding a lack of transparency from the Legal Subcommittee involving legal expenditures and ongoing investigations. Bouchard challenges the validity of a legal opinion used to justify the subcommittee’s actions, noting that the attorney cited non-existent sections of the town charter. Central to the dispute is the exclusion of…
Utilities Energy Subcommittee Agenda, 8/4/2026
6:00 PM Tuesday, August 4, 2026Moose Hill Conference Room – Londonderry Town Hall I. Call to Order II. Public Comment III. Subcommittee Administrative Work a. Approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutesb. Clean Energy NH Membership IV. Old Business a. Community Choice Power Aggregationb. Solar Array Planningi. Solar Consulting Contractii….
Leach Library Bylaws Sub-Committee Agenda, 8/5/2026
WHAT: Bylaws sub-commitee WHEN: Wednesday, August 5, 2026@ 6 pm WHERE: Sunnycrest Conference room Londonderry Town Hall
Town Council Agenda, 8/3/2026
Londonderry Town Council Meeting Monday, August 3, 2026, 7 p.m., Moose Hill Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER B. PUBLIC COMMENT C. BOARD APPOINTMENTS & REAPPOINTMENTS D. PUBLIC HEARING – None E. NEW BUSINESS F. OLD BUSINESS G. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS H. OTHER BUSINESS I. PUBLIC COMMENT J. NON-PUBLIC SESSION…
Planning Board Agenda, 8/5/2026
Agenda August 5, 2026 7:00 p.m.268B Mammoth Road – Moose Hill Conference I. Call to Order II. Administrative Board WorkA. Approval of MinutesB. Regional Impact DeterminationsC. Discussions with Town Staff III. Old Business A. Formal application of a site plan for sixty (60) residential units, with associated site improvements along…
Should Simple Questions Require a Legal Review at a Cost of $500/Hour?
Glenn Douglas from TownUnderground.com discussing concerns regarding the rising legal costs and transparency of the local town council. Douglas describes his attempt to obtain a legal opinion concerning a newly formed subcommittee, only to face delays and a formal 91A public records request process. He highlights a specific concern that…
How Does It Work – Planning Board
I’m starting a new series of video ‘How Does It Work’ the first video comes from a question on the TU Facebook page of a person asking about the planning board. Below is a description of the video and a brief outline and links An overview of the Londonderry Planning Board in…
Town Council Meeting, 4/6/2026
Catching up on some old meetings Town Council meeting held in April 6 2026, covering various local administrative and community matters. The session begins with the resolution of an anonymous complaint against a council member and a discussion regarding the legal challenges facing a veterans tax credit. A significant portion of the meeting is…
Context Is Not Optional
There is a reason this page posts complete videos. Videos posted on this pager are clearly marked when content has been removed. Theses edit generally occur when a subject is discussed at a number of different times during a meeting. These are not my words but AI sums up my…
The Veteran Tax Credit Dispute Resolution, 4/6/2026
4/6/2026 Town Council debate concerning the implementation and legality of an increased veterans tax credit. Councilor Bouchard cites a legal opinion suggesting the town cannot apply the credit retroactively, potentially rendering the current program vulnerable to court challenges. Conversely, Councilor Faber argues that according to the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA), the tax break should have…
The Veterans Tax Credit Implementation Dispute, 5/18/2026
5/18/2026 Town Council meeting, officials discussed a miscommunication regarding the implementation of a veterans tax credit. The town council faced scrutiny at the 5/4/2026 meeting over why the credit was not applied immediately, leading to a legal inquiry about the possibility of making retroactive payments. Councilor Bouchard issued an apology to veterans, acknowledging that the council failed…
Public Input Session, Growth & Our Future, 7/28/2026
How should Londonderry grow in the years ahead? What role should Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) play in shaping our community’s future? The Town of Londonderry invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to participate in a public input session focused on growth, development, and the future of Planned Unit Developments…
Video: Londonderry Town Council Legal Communication and Subcommittee Debate
A conflict within the Londonderry Town Council regarding the management of legal expenses and the consolidation of power. Local residents and specific council members raised alarms over excessive legal bills and the disproportionate use of attorney services by the chair and vice chair, which critics argue violates the town charter’s requirement for the council to…