The Town Council held it’s second Budget Workshop on 11/18/2024. I have to say in all the years I followed budget presentation this year is by far the most confusing. There appears to no clear direction if the Town Council is moving toward an increase, decrease, or default budget.
Councilors Farrell and Faber Comment on the Budget, 25% Increase or 4% Decrease?
Town Councilors Farrell and Faber addressed the budget during public comment on 11/18/2024. Councilor Farrell addressed ‘right sizing’ the budget and the cost of adding additional services, that cost is somewhere between 17% and 25%. Councilor Faber addressed the 4% budget decrease the state of New Hampshire is currently looking…
School Board Budget Presentation, 11/26/2024
The School Board will be presented with the School District proposed budget on 11/26/2024. Unlike the Town Budget presentation the board will entertain public comment after the presentation. Agenda The meeting of the Londonderry School Board will be held on Tuesday, November 26,2024, in the Cafe at Londonderry High School,…
Applications for Appointed Boards Due December 6, 2024
From the Town email distribution list The Town of Londonderry is seeking volunteers to serve on the following Boards: Beautify LondonderryOne (1) Ad-Hoc Alternate Member Position Conservation CommissionTwo (2) Three-Year Full Member PositionsOne (1) Three-Year Alternate PositionOne (1) One-Year Alternate Position Heritage CommissionOne (1) Three-Year Full Member PositionOne (1) Three-Year…
Londonderry Property Tax Rate for Calendar Year 2024
Londonderry’s tax rate for 2024 has officially been set and finalized by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration. The rate is $16.14 per thousand of assessed valuation. This increase of $0.49 represents a 3.13% increase from the 2023 Tax Rate. The Tax bills will be mailed early next week, and will be…
Londonderry Heritage/Historic District Commission Meeting, 11/21/2024
Londonderry Heritage/Historic District Commission MeetingNOVEMBER 21, 2024 – 7:00 P.M.MOOSE HILL CONFERENCE ROOMAGENDA I. Open MeetingII. Open Meeting Approval of minutes from prior meetingIII. Design/Formal Review Applications: A. Public hearing on an application for formal review of the multifamily residential phase of the Village on Technology Hill Planned Unit Development…
Londonderry Master Plan Steering Committee Meeting, 11/21/2024
Londonderry Master Plan Steering Committee Meeting268B Mammoth Road – Moose Hill Conference RoomAGENDANovember 21, 2024 6:00 PM I. Call To OrderII. Public CommentsIII. Review and Approve MinutesIV. Survey Report (highlight changes in graphical depictions) – approval to post on MP websiteV. Review of proposed outreach and chapter development a. Land…
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, 11/20/2024
Town of Londonderry Zoning Board of Adjustment AgendaNovember 20, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.Moose Hill Council Chambers, 268B Mammoth Road I. Draft minutes to approve: October 16, 2024II. Report by Town Council liaisonIII. Regional Impact Determinations Public hearing of cases: A. CASE NO. 09.18.24-2 Request for variance from LZO section 5.14.B…
Budget Committee Meeting, 11/21/2024
Budget Committee MeetingSunnycrest Conference RoomEvent Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 – 7:00pmNo published agenda as of 11/20/2024
Town Council Agenda, 11/18/2024
Londonderry Town Council Meeting Monday, November 18, 2024, 7:00 p.m., Moose Hill Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDERB. PUBLIC COMMENT C. NEW BUSINESS D. PUBLIC HEARING E. OLD BUSINESS F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES G. OTHER BUSINESS H. ADJOURNMENTI. MEETING SCHEDULE In addition to the items listed on the agenda the…
House Republicans Choose Representative Sherman Packard as the Nominee for NH Speaker
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 13, 2024Contact: [NHHouse@leg.state.nh.us]NHHouse@leg.state.nh.us603-271-3664 House Republicans Choose Representative Sherman Packard as the Nominee for NH Speaker Concord, NH: Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) released the following statement after being nominated as the Republican candidate for Speakership for the 2025-2026 legislative term: “Thank you to my Republican colleagues for entrusting…
FY 2026 Town Budget Calendar
Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire FY 2026 Budget Calendar (All meetings at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted) Saturday, Nov 02, 2024 (9AM) – FY 2026 initial Budget Presentation: Presented by Town Manager & Town Departments Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 – Town Council meeting: Budget Workshop Monday, Nov 18, 2024 –…
YouTube: TownUnderground channel has lost access to advanced features
YouTube has restricted the TownUnderground YouTube Channel. For an unknown reason other than a vague ‘your channel did not follow community standards’ some YouTube features have been disabled. I’m not sure what community guidelines the channel is in violation of and contacting YouTube is nearly impossible. For now I cannot…
Video: Town Council Addresses Recent Resignations
The video below is in response to former Town Councilor Jim Butlers questioning of ‘Who is running the town’ during public comment on 11/12/2024. Town Councilor Chairman, Chad Franz, addressed the question stating the council is actively and aggressively working on next steps. Councilor Shawn Faber followed that the are…
Video: Town Council Approves $14,988 for Christmas Lights on the Town Common
The Town Council discussed and approved spending up to $14,988 for Christmas lights on the Town Common. Option presented to the Council were:
Video: Town Council Discusses 17.5 to 25% Property Tax Increase
The Town Council and Budget Committee discussed a possible property tax increase of 17.5 to 25% at the 11/13/2024 meeting. A few things to note. After years of sitting through budget meetings this year seams different. There appears to be little direction from the Town Council as there has been…
Town Council Agenda, 11/ 12/2024
Londonderry Town Council MeetingTuesday, November 12, 2024, 7:00 p.m., Moose Hill Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER B. PUBLIC COMMENT C. NEW BUSINESS1. Veterans’ Parking Spot (Erin Matlin, Library Director)2. 2024 General Election Recap (Jonathan Kipp, Town Moderator & Sherry Farrell, Town Clerk)3. Discussion Regarding Holiday Lights on the Town…
Town Council Renewed Town Manager Contract 9 Months Early?
Michael Malaguti the Londonderry Town Manager resigned on 10/24/2024 Town Managers’ Letter of Resignation. Malaguti has given a six month notice, his final day will be 4/24/2025The Town Council has not publicly addressed the resignation and no plan for a replacement has been presented to the public. I was sent…