Allenstown Selectmen approved a $131,450 contract with Itaglia Foundation Inc for a highway building foundation. The board voted unanimously to authorize the expenditure after the previously selected contractor failed to appear for the job.
Allenstown EDC voted to organize free Trunk-or-Treat event for October 23 Halloween Howl. Chairman Mike Frascinella and members Elizabeth Joyce and Peter DeSantis approved the motion, aiming to coordinate volunteer vehicle registrations and candy distribution.
Board approved consent calendar, tabled parking policy for review. The Allenstown Board of Selectmen on October 5 unanimously approved a 12-item consent calendar and tabled a draft parking policy for further review.
Allenstown Select Board approves per diem firefighter hires and street paving project. The board unanimously approved hiring Christopher Royale and Peyton Martin as per diem firefighters at $20.10 per hour each, effective September 27, 2026, to address staffing needs created by full-time departures
Allenstown Economic Development Committee reviewed the McDonald's opening and planned recreation facility improvements at the new AES Building. The committee welcomed the July 15, 2026 opening of McDonald's, which hired 35 employees and is expected to generate additional tax revenue for the town.
Planning Board approved a farmstand waiver at 194 River Road with conditions. Roger Staley's 4.9-acre Commercial/Light Industrial property would operate a farmstand with greenhouses and parking on the non-residential portion. Road Agent Chad Pelissier raised concerns that the original driveway
Eastern Development withdrew a four-unit duplex proposal after the Zoning Board raised concerns. The applicant, represented by Attorney Brett Allard and Ryan Tabor, had sought a special exception to permit two-family dwellings and a variance for two principal buildings on a single 3.09-acre Granite
Allenstown Planning Board considered a working farmstand proposal at 194 River Road. Property owner Roger Staley presented plans for on-site sales and seasonal Christmas trees from his 4.5-acre agricultural property, acquired in 2021. The board determined no change of use occurred from
Economic Development Committee lauds McDonald's opening, pursues community events structure. The committee reviewed McDonald's July 15 opening, which added more than 35 employees and new taxable value to the town with potential meals and rooms tax revenue through state distributions. Owner Mike
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,