Board Adopts Water and Sewer Access Fee Ordinance
Newport's Board of Selectmen unanimously adopts water and sewer access fee ordinance. The Board formalized the ordinance following a multi-meeting review process and also approved updated Community Center rental fees, a commemorative tree for America's 250th anniversary, and appointed Rachel Dilger
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of January 19, 2026
NH NEWPORT — Newport's Board of Selectmen unanimously adopts water and sewer access fee ordinance. The Board formalized the ordinance following a multi-meeting review process and also approved updated Community Center rental fees, a commemorative tree for America's 250th anniversary, and appointed Rachel Dilger as NCTV Board alternate. Fire Chief Steve Yannuzzi reported 1,687 calls in 2025, ranking 33rd statewide, while Police Chief S.
Alex Lee reported 9,862 calls and secured $265,000 in grant funding. Both departments face staffing shortages, with two police positions unfilled for approximately two years.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of January 19, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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