Town Council Rules for 2024 Met with Objection
Shortly after accepting the nomination of Town Council chairman, Chad Franz, proposed adopting council rules for 2024 based on the town Charter. The Councilors so chosen shall meet in their capacity as the Council within ten (10) calendar days following their election for the purpose of taking their respective oaths…
Town Council Chairman Hands the Gavel Over after 12 Years
Town Council chairman John Farrell has stepped down as chairman after 12 years. Farrell read a prepared statement before nominating Chad Franz to be chairman and Ted Combes to serve as vice chairman. Councilor Franz read prepared comments after accepting the nomination.
91A Requests Still Not Published
At the February 5, 2024 Town Council meeting a resident asked about the progress in posting 91A requests. Councilor Farrell responded that the majority of the information would be posted on the website by the end of the week. Over a month later and we are still waiting for any…
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, 3/20/2024
Town of LondonderryZoning Board of Adjustment AgendaMarch 20, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.Moose Hill Council Chambers, 268B Mammoth Road I. Draft minutes to approve: February 21, 2024II. Report by Town Council liaisonIII. Regional Impact DeterminationsIV. Public hearing of cases: A. CASE NO. 02/21/2024-2 Request for a variance from LZO section 8.2.A.2…
Town Council Meeting, 3/18/2024
Not much on the agenda. Election of Town Council Chair and Vice Chair. Reappointment of the Tax Collector and reports.
Planning Board Chair Hands the Gavel Over after 19 Years as Chair
After 19 years as the Planning Board Chairman, Art Rug, has stepped down. Rugg handed the gavel to Jake Butler who approached Rugg two years ago aspiring to become the chairman. Rugg will remain on the board as vice chair. Lynn Wiles was elected secretary and Jeff Penta was elected…
Tax Collector Reappointment 2024
The Town Council will consider reappointment of the Town Tax Collector at the 3/18/2024 meeting. The proposed agreement for 2024 is below Tax Collector compensation from the Town Annual reports2023 – $70,379.022022 – $63,463.162021 – $56,577.83
Town Website Changes
As most of you know Shawn Faber won the election for Town Council on Tuesday unseating Councilor Jim Butler. At Wednesdays Planning Boar meeting Chairman Art Rugg stepped down as Chairman of the board after serving 19 years and Jake Butler was appointed Chair. Rugg will now serve as vice…
2024 Town Election Tax Impact
There is a lot of false information regarding Tuesdays election and the tax impact (increase or decrease) that is associated with the results. Below is a list of all Town and School Articles and the tax impact each will have. The tax impact is based on the assessed value of…
Article 2 Appointment of Town Treasurer Fails Again
Article 2, An amendment to the Town Charter for the second consecutive year was rejected by the voters on 3/12/2024. The article which would have changed the position of Town Treasure from elected to appointed failed with a vote of 2529 voting NO and 1553 voting YES. Article 2 failed…
Correction Town Article 3 PASSED
Town Article 3 PASSED with a 64% vote. I incorrectly listed a required 66% vote last night. My apologies. ARTICLE NO. 3 [LOAN AUTHORIZATION FOR HIGH RANGE ROAD WATER SUPPLY EXTENSION PROJECT]Yes – 2738 (Passed 64%, required 60%)No – 1536
Unofficial Town and School Election Results, 3/12/2024
Update 3/13/2024: Town Article 3 passed 60% was required the warrant received 64% not the post from last night incorrectly stated 66% was required.Update 3/13/2024: Added results for Town Article 7 Town Results TOWN COUNCILSHAWN FABER – 2035 (Elected)JIM BUTLER – 1866 BUDGET COMMITTEE (3 Year)KATE BURBIDGE – 2205 (Elected)JASON…
Conservation Commission Agenda, 3/12/2024
In accordance with RSA 91-A:2, you are hereby notified that the Londonderry Conservation Commission will meet Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the Moose Hill Council Chambers at 7:30 PM to discuss the followingagenda 7:30 – Call to order Old Business New Business Approval of Minutes – Minutes of February 27,…
Town Seeks to Hire Town Planner
The Town is seeking to hire a Town Planner in the Planning and Economic Development department. The salary has increased to $77,705.28 – $101,656.03 from 2023 which was $75,810.03 – $99,176.61 Related Posts:Town Seeks to Hire Town Planner – 1/9/2023Proposed Planning & Economic Development Department Reorganization, 1/23/2023Londonderry Town Manager Bars…
Town and School District Sample Ballots, 3/12/2024
Below are the Town and School District sample ballots for the March 12, 2024 School District voting. Voting will take place at the High School Gym between 6AM and 8PM, 295 Mammoth Rd. Town School District
Election Officials on the Ballot, 3/12/2024
Can Town Officials whose name appears on the ballot work as election officials? In years past some incumbents who were running for reelection have been required to remain outside of the polling place. Last year Town Councilor Joe Green was not permitted to server as an election official. Town Moderator…
Political Signs – Rules for Some, But Not All
Updated 3/6/2024 See Below Both the State of New Hampshire and the Town of Londonderry have rules regulating placement and requirements for political signs. Two incumbents running for office in Londonderry have chosen to disregards those rules. The Town Council remains silent on the issue. Jim Butler, Town Councilor, said…
School Board Candidate Forum, 3/4/2024
The Londonderry School District and the Londonderry Education Association (LEA) will be hosting a public forum March 4, 2024 for the 4 candidates running for the School Board. This event will take place from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM in the library at Londonderry High School, 295 Mammoth Road. The…