Town Council meeting 8/4/2025 discusses the town council’s new responsibility of appointing alternate members to the Leech Library Board of Trustees. This is a departure from their usual appointment processes for advisory boards, as the library board is an independent governing body. The discussion highlights the creation of specific application questions tailored for these alternate positions,…

Town Council Meeting 8/4/2025 a proposal to establish a workgroup. This group’s primary objective is to explore the feasibility of relocating the school district office to town hall. The town manager suggests this move could be a mutually beneficial opportunity, especially since the school district’s current lease is nearing its…

Town Council meeting 8/4/2025 the Town Manager is seeking authorization to proceed with phases six and seven of the Londonderry Rail Trail project. Specifically, the manager requires approval to obtain and execute permanent easements for the land needed, as this power is typically reserved for the governing body and isn’t…

Town Budget Reporting Schedule and Procedures https://youtu.be/niWjD0w1dfI Town Council Meeting 8/4/2025. The Town Manager outlines the upcoming schedule for quarterly budget reports, with specific dates set for Q1, Q2, and Q3, along with an unaudited report for the previous year. These reports, focusing on expenditures and revenues, are intended to…

Town Council meeting 8/4/2025 a discussion regarding a new fixed asset management program designed to modernize the town’s operations. This initiative, a three to four-year buildout, aims to integrate existing software systems, including a currently paper-based permitting program, to improve efficiency and resident tracking of applications. The speaker emphasizes the…

Town Council meeting 8/4/2025. The discussion revolves around the potential listing of the Reverend Morrison house on the state register of historic places. Supporters emphasize that being on the register offers advantages like increased publicity, potential grant opportunities, and no encumbrances on ownership. They assert that property owners maintain full…

Town council meeting 8/4/2025. A discussion regarding a fee schedule for public records requests. The conversation covers the renewal of fees for fiscal year 2026, highlighting that copying and scanning prices remain unchanged. Key points include clarification on flash drive costs for document copies, email limits of 25 megabytes and 10 documents, and the discontinuation of Dropbox in favor…

The “Town Run Committee Equals $100,000+ Spent Old Home Day” video transcript discusses the cost and management of the town’s Old Home Day event, with Town Manager Shaun Mulholland advocating for a return to a volunteer-led committee instead of the current staff-driven approach. Mulholland emphasizes that the event’s actual cost, including various departmental contributions,…

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Former Londonderry NH, Town Treasurer Kathy Wagner, questions the Town Managers decision to contract with the Londonderry Times for publishing official meeting minutes. Wagner questions whether this arrangement creates a conflict of interest, especially since the newspaper also covers town affairs. The Town Manager defends the decision, stating that town regulations permit council members to do business with…

I spoke at public comment after the Town Council kicked impact fees down the road again. The Town Council has been a reactive council for years, we hear of everything they want to do when running for election, but seldom see any results from Combes, Faber and Dunn. Newly elected…

To be clear this website and Facebook page has one Admin, Glenn Douglas, a Londonderry resident. This site was started in 2006 and has followed local politics for almost 20 years. See About TownUnderground for a brief history. This week, after warning a Facebook that they may be blocked from…

7/21/2025 discussion among Town Council members regarding the feasibility and implementation of impact fees. Speakers debate the necessity of these fees to fund capital improvements like roads, schools, and recreational facilities, arguing that new developments should bear a portion of the cost rather than solely relying on taxpayers. The conversation also touches upon past mismanagement…

Today I posted the following on the TU Facebook page. There were several responses on in particular was: And what brave soul decided to lob this resignation demand from behind the safety of an anonymous post?  I don’t have a dog in this fight—and frankly, it looks like there’s a…

7/21/2025 Town Council meeting where the appointment of alternate members to the Leach Library Board of Trustees was being discussed. The primary conflict revolves around the selection process for these alternate positions, as the library board had already recommended three candidates, but some council members believe a more public and transparent application and interview process is…

7/14/2025 Recreation Commission meeting where members discuss various aspects of town recreation. Key topics include facilities updates, addressing irrigation and grass issues at West Road fields, and the ongoing summer camps, detailing enrollment numbers and successful trips. The conversation also covers new and ongoing programs like tennis, flag football, and plans for the upcoming Old Home…

7/14/2025 Capital Improvement Committee (CIP) meeting focusing on potential school projects. The committee discusses three main proposals from the school district: a high school renovation and auditorium addition, new turf athletic fields, and a grandstand and press box to accompany the fields. Throughout the discussion, committee members raise questions regarding project costs, maintenance, funding mechanisms, and community…

6/14/2025 a tumultuous Library Trustee meeting in Londonderry, NH, highlighting significant financial and operational disagreements among the trustees and with library staff. Key contentions include the transfer of bank accounts due to signature verification issues, the lack of transparency and proper record-keeping for donations and expenses, and the board’s oversight…