Newton Board of Selectmen unanimously names Michelle Fobert as Deputy Treasurer pending background check. Fobert, a resident with finance-industry experience, discussed her qualifications with the board; Town Treasurer Gonyer requested authorization for bank access once the background check clears.
Newton Board of Selectmen unanimously approves firefighter hires and capital equipment spending. The board hired three firefighters: Christopher Miller and Jeffrey Worman as Firefighter EMT Basic at $21.50 per hour, and Matthew Griswold as Firefighter AEMT Basic at $22.50 per hour. Fire Department
Newton Board of Selectmen reorganizes leadership and approves staffing. Daniel Guide was unanimously elected Chairman and Michael Connolly Vice-Chairman at the March 17 meeting. The five-member board approved $41,200 in funds for the Gale Library Trustees and unanimously hired James Collier as
Newton selectmen approve $63K school impact fee reimbursement. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a $63,258.32 transfer from the Impact Fees account to the general fund to reimburse school-related expenses paid in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Chairman Robert Marchand Jr., Vice Chairman Joseph
Newton Board of Selectmen approves appointments and highway fund transfer. Selectmen unanimously approved the appointment of Daria Grisanzio to the Recreation Commission and reappointed Diane Morin, Patricia Masterson, and Sarah Woodman to the Cable Committee, with all terms expiring April 30,
Newton Selectboard adopts revised Right to Know policy with higher fees and USB delivery. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved an updated RSA 91-A policy that raises the public records fee from 50 cents to $1.00 per page and requires information delivery via USB drive instead of electronic
Newton Selectmen approve $5.3M operating budget and $500K land purchase. The board voted unanimously to acquire 4.73 acres on Merrimac Road for $500,000, with $250,000 from the Building Capital Reserve Fund and $250,000 from general taxation. Additional warrant articles approved include $370,000 to
Newton Board of Selectmen approves dual budget structure for 2026. The board unanimously accepted the Proposed Budget at $5,290,762.17 and approved a Default Budget at $5,255,176.65 at a brief January 15 meeting chaired by Robert Marchand Jr. Selectman Daniel Guide moved both budgets, with Vice
Newton Selectmen approve $5.29 million budget; support 24/7 fire staffing. Town Administrator Paula Mahoney presented the proposed operating budget of $5,296,957.17, including a Health Department cost of $6,195 that was previously overlooked. All four selectmen unanimously endorsed the budget and
Newton Board of Selectmen hosts public hearing on eight-year $500,000 land acquisition plan for future town facilities. Road Agent Mike Pivero presented a proposed 2026 warrant article to purchase 7.74 acres at 8 Merrimac Road, financed without interest, to enable future construction of a new
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