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Board Approves NEMBA Mountain Biking Trail Agreement
Newport selectboard approved mountain biking agreement and law enforcement grant.
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Police Chief succession planning underway; board appoints pro tems
Police Chief S. Alex Lee announced his July 1, 2027 retirement; the Board initiated a nationwide succession search. Chief Lee presented the Newport Police Department's Lifesaving Award to Communications Specialist William "Buddy" Russell for rescuing an unconscious pilot from a July 5 aircraft
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board approves $60,000 increase in substance abuse enforcement grant
Newport secures $60,000 increase in substance abuse enforcement grant. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved an expanded Northern Shield Grant from the New Hampshire Department of Safety, increasing the allocation from $150,000 to $210,000 for the 2026/2027 Substance Abuse Enforcement
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Selectmen and school board commit to expanded collaboration on capital planning.
The Board of Selectmen and Newport School Board commit to pursuing collaborative capital planning and shared services. Select Board Chair Rachel Dilger and School Board Chair Nikki Murphy emphasized the shared tax base, with discussion focusing on joint equipment sharing, coordinated fuel bidding,
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Board approves Right-to-Know Policy addressing records request surge
Newport Selectmen approved Right-to-Know Policy to address surging public records requests from external marketing firms. Town Manager Kyle Harris explained that some requests are extensive enough to potentially require a full-time employee to process; the unanimous vote centralizes submissions
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board authorizes town manager to sign LCWF addendum
Newport selectmen authorize LCWF addendum for school conservation project. The Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized Town Manager Kyle Harris to sign an addendum to the Land and Water Conservation Fund program. Financial Consultant Paul Brown explained the school will pay the town to construct
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Newport Board Approves $35,000 for Loader Purchase Despite Voter Rejection
Newport Board moves $35,000 for loader purchase despite voter rejection. Vice Chair Jeffrey Kessler's 3-2 motion advanced the $227,000 equipment replacement, funded through a $57,000 emissions grant, Highway Department surplus, and Water and Sewer funds alongside the municipal appropriation.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Newport board weighs major service cuts under default budget
Newport selectmen outline major service cuts under default budget. The Board unanimously reelected Rachel Dilger as Chair and elected Jeffrey Kessler as Vice Chair. With the town operating under a default budget after a failed town meeting vote, Town Manager Kyle Harris proposed cutting
Government · Board of Selectmen
Newport Board advances 28 warrant articles for May vote
Newport Board advances 28 warrant articles for May Town Meeting vote. Town Manager Kyle Harris outlined the package, which includes a bare-bones operating budget with an 18-cent tax rate increase driven by health insurance costs, property and liability insurance, fire department reorganization, and
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board hears on Meadow Road parking, recommends $15,000 transportation funding
Newport Board of Selectmen holds public hearing on Meadow Road parking expansion, recommends $15,000 for transportation program. The Board unanimously recommended a warrant article to contribute $15,000 to the Sullivan County Transportation Program for federal match requirements operated by
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