Selectmen revise procedures enabling committee restructuring

Allenstown Board of Selectmen restructures committees to separate Parks and Recreation from Economic Development. The board unanimously revised committee creation procedures with members Diane Adinolfo, Patricia Caruso, John Childs, Kris Fowler, and Chair Kathleen Pelissier voting in favor,

Selectboard approves consent calendar, addresses staffing gap

Allenstown selectmen approve consent calendar amid staffing shortage. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a 19-item consent calendar on a motion by Diane Adinolfo, seconded by Kris Fowler, with four of five members present. Town Administrator John Harrington reported only one application

Board Recommends Pickford for Zoning Vacancy

The Allenstown Zoning Board unanimously recommends Carol Pickford for the vacant member position. Chair Keith Klawes, Vice-Chair Steve Marcq, and member Diane Adinolfo voted 3-0 in favor. The recommendation proceeds to the Board of Selectmen for formal approval. Board member Joanna Rusch was absent

Planning Board approves minutes, reviews state land use bills

Planning Board approves June minutes, reviews state land use bills affecting local zoning. The Allenstown Planning Board unanimously approved its June 17 meeting minutes and received notice that the town's McDonald's restaurant opened July 15. Board member Michael Frascinella noted the restaurant

Board approves one-way streets for Chester Turnpike and Reynolds Avenue

Allenstown selectmen approve one-way streets for Chester Turnpike and Reynolds Avenue. Following a public hearing where Road Agent Chad Pelissier and Fire Chief John Sartorelli expressed safety concerns about traffic once a new McDonald's opens, the board unanimously approved one-way designations

Committee proposes Community Events and Recreation Committee

Allenstown Economic Development Committee proposes new Community Events and Recreation Committee structure. The Committee recommended a five-member body with staggered three-year terms, to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, along with an ex-officio Parks and Recreation Director position when

Selectboard explores major shift in emergency services and fund management

Allenstown selectboard weighs major shifts to emergency services and municipal fund oversight. The Board of Selectmen discussed a proposal to discontinue the town's Emergency Services Revolving Fund and establish a voter-controlled Capital Reserve Fund, which would require voter approval via

Trustees approve $39,570 in capital reserve fund withdrawals

Trustees of the Trust Funds approve $39,570 in capital reserve fund withdrawals. Chair Ron Adinolfo and Trustees Cheryl McDonald and Brenda Brown unanimously released $24,910 from the New Municipal Building Capital Reserve Fund for construction at the new Town Hall, including $10,910 for door work

Allenstown presents dual teacher, support staff pay proposals for August vote

Allenstown Budget Committee holds public hearing on dual school labor proposals. The paraprofessional and support staff contract would cost $44,930 in increased salaries and benefits for approximately 35 employees (3.5 percent adjustment), with a tax impact of $0.08 per $1,000 valuation. The

Selectboard Hires Officer to Meet August Academy Deadline

Allenstown selectboard hires police officer to meet academy deadline, rejects fire chief term extension. Chair Kathleen Pelissier moved to hire Elijah Boyle as a full-time officer at $27.97 per hour, effective July 5, 2026, with the motion passing unanimously. The hire was prompted by a tight

Budget Committee Recommends School Labor Deals, Citing Retention

Allenstown Budget Committee recommends school labor agreements totaling $208,558 in salary increases. The committee voted 4-0-1 to endorse a one-year teacher contract worth $163,628 for approximately 38 educators averaging $4,306 annually, and a paraprofessional agreement for $44,930 covering

Planning Board considers two residential development proposals

Allenstown Planning Board examines two residential-development proposals on Dowst Road and Granite Street. Brady Family LLC presented a conceptual plan to develop four parcels totaling approximately 51 acres on Class VI Dowst Road; under new state law effective July 1, 2026, the site could support

Selectmen approve $3,229.95 federal grant for police vests

Allenstown's Board of Selectmen unanimously approves federal grant for police ballistic vests. Chief of Police Beth Tower requested the $3,229.95 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant; the board approved it with any additional costs covered by the Police Department Uniforms line. Tower was authorized

Selectboard holds closed session on legal advice

Allenstown Selectboard convenes in closed legal session. Chair Kathleen Pelissier presided over the seven-member board in a special meeting on June 4 that consisted entirely of a non-public session to consider legal advice from counsel, in accordance with New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law. The closed