Town Council Agenda, 8/17/2026

Londonderry Town Council Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2026, 7 p.m., Moose Hill Council Chambers

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. PUBLIC COMMENT

C. BOARD APPOINTMENTS & REAPPOINTMENTS

1. Appointment of Planning Board nominee Brian Battaglia to the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission. (Administrative Services Director Kirsten Hildonen)
   Documents: 2026-08-17 SNHPC Nomination.pdf

D. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Receive public input, discuss, and approve an amendment to the Fire Department Rules and Regulations.
   a. Presentation: Administrative Services Director Kirsten Hildonen
   b. Opening of the public hearing
   c. Questions & comments by the public
   Residents who are unable to attend the public hearing may submit written comments to the Town Council by email using the link:  Submit Public Comment Online
   d. Closing of the public hearing
   e. Council deliberation & action
   Documents:
   1. 2026-08-17 Cover Sheet Fire Dept Regulation Change.pdf
   2. Ordinance 2026-13 Amending Fire Department Regulations.pdf
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2. Receive public input, discuss, and approve the revisions to the General Assistance Guidelines.
   a. Presentation: Administrative Services Director Kirsten Hildonen
   b. Opening of the public hearing
   c. Questions & comments by the public
   Residents who are unable to attend the public hearing may submit written comments to the Town Council by email using the link:  Submit Public Comment Online
   d. Closing of the public hearing
   e. Council deliberation & action
   Documents:
   1. 2026-08-17 Cover Sheet_Revised General Assistance Guidelines.pdf
   2. Town of Londonderry General Assistance Guidlines.DRAFT clean copy.pdf
   3. Town of Londonderry General Assistance Guidlines.DRAFT red-lined.pdf
   4. 2026-12 – Revision of the General Assistance Guidelines.pdf
   
   
3. Receive public input and discuss the proposed changes to the Pettingill Road TIF District.
   a. Presentation: Administrative Services Director Kirsten Hildonen
   b. Opening of the public hearing
   c. Questions & comments by the public
   Residents who are unable to attend the public hearing may submit written comments to the Town Council by email using the link:  Submit Public Comment Online
   d. Closing of the public hearing
   e. Council deliberation & action
   Documents:
   1. 2026-08-17 Cover Sheet_Pettengil TIF District.pdf
   2. Pettengill Road TIF Amended Plan.pdf

E. NEW BUSINESS

1. Receive a presentation by Londonderry Trailways regarding the status of the rail trail projects. (Sandy Lagueux & Bob Rimol)
   Documents:
   1. Agenda Cover Sheet_Londonderry Trailways Update.pdf
   2. Trailways Into_Update Aug 2026.pdf
   
   
2. Discuss and schedule a public hearing for September 14, 2026 regarding an application from Purpose Energy requesting the Commercial/Industrial Tax Exemption. (Town Manager Shaun Mulholland)
   Documents:
   1. Agenda Cover Sheet_Purpose Energy CITE.pdf
   2. SouthernNH.GreenEnergyCampus.TaxExemption.Application.R2.pdf
   3. CITE Ordinance_2025.pdf
   
3. Discuss and approve the transfer of funds from the Recreation Department Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to repair the West Road pumphouse. (Art Psaledas, Recreation)
   Documents:
   1. 2026-08-17 Cover Sheet West Road Pump House Repairs.pdf
   2. 2026-08-17 R.H. White quote for pumphouse repairs.pdf
   3. Order 2026-17 – Recreation CRF (Pump House Repairs).pdf
   
   
4. Discuss and approve the transfer of funds from the Fire Equipment Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to purchase defibrillators.
   Documents:
   1. 2026-08-17 Cover Sheet_Zoll Cardiac Monitor-Defibs.pdf
   2. 2026-08-17 Zoll Defibrillator Invoice.pdf
   3. 2026-18 – Fire CRF (Defibrillators).pdf
   
   

F. OLD BUSINESS

1. Discuss and approve the easement for the cul-de-sac at the end of Ashley Dr. (Town Manager Shaun Mulholland)
   Documents:
   1. 2026-08-17 Cover Sheet_Ashley Drive.pdf
   2. 2026-07-24 Heywood Proposed Easement.pdf
   3. 2026-04-23 Ashley Dr Petition Page 1.pdf
   4. 2026-04-23 Ashley Dr Petition Page 2.pdf
   5. Plan_PB signed 07-27-77.pdf
   6. Deed.pdf
   7. Roadway Layout RSAs.pdf
   8. Knowing the Territory NHMA 2026.pdf
   
   
2. Discuss and authorize the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Litchfield for the Londonderry Fire Dept. to provide Emergency Medical Services and Fire Dispatch Services. (Fire Chief James Young)
   Documents:
   1. 2026-08-17 Cover Sheet Litchfield Dispatch-EMS.pdf
   2. 2026-08-03 Proposal to Provide Dispatch and Ambulance Services to Litchfield.pdf
   3. 2026-08-03 Draft IMA for Dispatch Services.pdf
   4. 2026-08-03 Draft IMA for EMS.pdf
   
   
3. Discuss and approve the Town Manager’s job description for the position of Town Manager. (Chairman Ron Dunn)
   Documents:
   1. 2026-08-17 Agenda Cover Sheet_TM Evaluation.pdf
   2. DRAFT Town Manager Job Description.pdf
   
4. Discuss the Town Manager’s recommendation to engage the Braver Angels program to enhance civic discourse. (Chairman Dunn / Town Manager Shaun Mulholland)
   Documents:
   Agenda Cover Sheet_Braver Angels.pdf
   
   

G. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS

1. Town Council Meeting Minutes from August 3, 2026 Documents TC-minutes-2026-08-03_appended.pdf
2. August 3, 2026 non-public session minutes (sealed)

H. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Liaison Reports
2. Town Manager Report

I. PUBLIC COMMENT

J. NON-PUBLIC SESSION – NONE

K. ADJOURNMENT

L. MEETING SCHEDULE

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