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
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 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
The Allenstown Sewer Commission authorized four vendor contracts. Chair Dave Bouffard, with Commissioners John Childs and Jim Rodger present, approved an internet service upgrade with Fidium at $185 per month per location for 24 months, a $20,615 electrical panel maintenance contract with Infra-Red
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
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
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 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 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
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